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SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Xenocor, a Utah-based medical device company, today announced newly issued U.S. patent protection for the Saberscope system from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The Saberscope system is the world's first true HD, fog free, omnidirectional articulating, recyclable laparoscope.
With the Saberscope's innovative and disposable design, it sets itself apart from all other laparoscopes on the market today. All traditional laparoscopes present unnecessary patient risk, hassles, cost, workflow complexity and waste. Not only do they expose patients to potential cross contamination, they are also a leading source of OR fires and arc injuries. They provide inconsistent visualization due to aging components, fog and smoke and steam. They are all prone to fogging and have a limited visual field due to lack of articulation. They require substantial upfront capital costs. They require long setup procedures and complex logistics to be cleaned. Lastly, they produce significant waste in their cleaning process.
The Saberscope system addresses every one of these challenges. It is a disposable 5mm scope, so there is no risk of cross contamination. It is non-conducting and does not get hot enough to initiate combustion. It is brand new out of the box every time, is completely fog free and sees better through smoke and steam. It articulates to 90 degrees in every direction, requires little to no capital costs and requires no complex setup or sterilization logistics. Lastly, it is recyclable and creates less landfill and water waste than traditional scopes.
"Additional patent protection supports Xenocor's innovative design, assembly, system, utility, and use," said Charles DeCoster IV, Chief Executive Officer. "Xenocor's novel technology has the potential to significantly improve laparoscopic surgery and bring minimally invasive technology into the 21st century."
The Saberscope system is FDA cleared for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery. Xenocor's devices have been used in over 300 live human cases.
Xenocor is a privately held company that designs, develops, and commercializes medical devices including the Saberscope system. Xenocor has 11 combined issued and pending U.S. and global patents.
View product video here: https://vimeo.com/505004139
Live procedures footage here: https://vimeo.com/505743964
Xenocor contact: (844) 936-6267; info@xenocor.com.
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Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, and More Join the Cast of Garfield
Sony’s animated Garfield reboot is adding more star power to its voice cast. Deadline brings word that Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Hannah Waddingham, and Cecily Strong have all booked roles in the upcoming film. Unfortunately, the studio isn’t sharing any details about their characters right now.
All of these actors are joining Chris Pratt and Samuel L. Jackson, who will provide the voices of Garfield and his father, Vic, respectively. The film will mark the first Garfield movie to hit theaters since Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties bowed in 2006. But unlike that film and its 2004 predecessor, Sony’s reboot will be fully CG-animated.
Rhames is gearing up to reprise his role as Luther Stickell in the last two installments of Paramount’s Mission: Impossible franchise. Holt, a veteran of 20th Century Fox’s X-Men series, will soon star as the title character in Renfield and also appears on Hulu’s The Great. Waddingham currently stars as Rebecca Welton in Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso, for which she won an Emmy in 2021. Finally, Strong is still a regular performer on Saturday Night Live and also co-stars in Apple TV+’s Schmigadoon!
RELATED: Sony’s Animated Garfield Movie Sets a 2024 Release Date
Mark Dindal is directing Garfield from a screenplay by David Reynolds. The original comic strip’s creator, Jim Davis, is executive producing the film alongside Andrews McMeel Entertainment’s Bridget McMeel and Craig Sost. DNEG is handling the animation and will also produce the movie with Alcon Entertainment. Alcon co-founders and co-CEOs Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove will produce with John Cohen and Steven P. Wegner.
Garfield will hit theaters on February 16, 2024.
What do you think of these latest additions to the film’s voice cast? Do you have any theories about their characters? Let us know in the comment section below!
Recommended Reading: Garfield: His 9 Lives
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WXMI — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday that it’s assisting Michigan and Ohio with an E. coli outbreak investigation.
The CDC says the outbreak strain of E. coli O157 has infected 29 people: 15 in Michigan and 14 in Ohio; however, the true number of sick people in the outbreak likely is higher.
So far, the outbreak hospitalized nine people and no deaths have been reported.
Researchers are trying to identify the unknown food source associated with the outbreak.
The CDC is using the PulseNet system to identify and confirm illnesses that are part of the outbreak.
PulseNet manages a national database of DNA fingerprints of bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses.
DNA fingerprinting is performed on bacteria using a method called whole genome sequencing (WGS).
WGS from the illnesses in PulseNet showed that bacteria from sick people’s samples are closely related genetically, suggesting that people in this outbreak got sick from the same food.
State and local public health officials continue to interview people about the foods they ate during the week before they got sick.
If investigators identify a specific food item, they will issue advice for people and businesses.
The CDC says you should do the following if you start to feel sick:
- Call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe E. coli symptoms
- Write down what you ate in the week before you got sick
- Report your illness to your local or state health department
- Answer public health officials’ questions about your illness
- Follow these four food safety steps to prevent getting sick from E. coli: clean, separate, cook and chill
E. coli symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting. Some people can develop a fever, which usually isn’t very high.
Most people get better within five to seven days. Some infections are very mild; however, others can be severe or even life-threatening. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/cdc-to-assist-michigan-ohio-with-e-coli-outbreak-investigation | 2022-08-17T20:13:42Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/cdc-to-assist-michigan-ohio-with-e-coli-outbreak-investigation | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A spacewalk outside the International Space Station was cut short Wednesday.
According to NASA, Expedition 67 Commander Oleg Artemyev and flight engineer Denis Matveev were instructed to end the spacewalk due to battery power issues with Artemyev's spacesuit.
The two Russians had already managed to install cameras on a robotic arm before returning to the space state, NASA reported.
Artemyev reportedly joked with flight controllers once inside the ISS, telling them that he felt "better than when he started the spacewalk."
"The duo was never in any danger during the operations," NASA stated.
Artemyev was wearing a Russian-made Orlan spacesuit.
CNN reports this was his seventh spacewalk. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/spacewalk-halted-due-to-problems-with-cosmonauts-spacesuit | 2022-08-17T20:14:06Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/spacewalk-halted-due-to-problems-with-cosmonauts-spacesuit | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
We welcome families and children as we meet God as parents and family. They can be the core values on which our future is predica ted. We try make space and make ourselves approachablre to give a chance they become in time people after God to serve Jesus, His people in His name…… we can start small to teach these family ethique\nThe parish runs various group classes during the session so come and bring everyone into the faith as many people already here . God bless them for The parent company for lower-priced retailer T.J. Maxx released its annual earnings forecast on Wednesday and expects to see lower profits as the U.S. deals with lingering inflation troubles.
TJX Cos Inc. expects profits within the yearly forecast for the company and same-store sales to drop after watching quarterly revenue miss estimated markers, Reuters reported.
Rising inflation has pushed many American consumers, especially those with lower incomes, to cut their spending on non-essentials, including clothing and home good, which are popular product categories at T.J. Maxx stores across the country.
Ernie Herrman, CEO and president of TJX Companies Inc. said, "U.S. comp sales for the second quarter came in lighter than we expected as we believe historically high inflation impacted consumer discretionary spending. While we saw more softness in our home categories, we were very pleased that comp sales in our overall apparel business at Marmaxx were slightly positive every month of the quarter."
Herrman said, "While we are not immune to macro factors, we are convinced that the flexibility of our off-price business model and the value proposition we offer to a wide range of consumers will continue to serve us well, as we have seen throughout our 46-year history." | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/t-j-maxx-expects-lower-profits-as-shoppers-curb-spending-amid-rising-inflation | 2022-08-17T20:14:12Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/t-j-maxx-expects-lower-profits-as-shoppers-curb-spending-amid-rising-inflation | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Abbas faces outrage over "50 Holocausts" remark in Berlin
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sparked a diplomatic scandal in Berlin on Tuesday when he said Israel had committed "50 Holocausts" against the Palestinians during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Driving the news: Scholz said Wednesday that he had been "disgusted" by Abbas' remarks. Berlin summoned the Palestinian ambassador to demand clarification, and U.S. and Israeli officials also objected.
- As the condemnations accumulated, Abbas' office released a statement this morning calling the Holocaust "the most heinous crime in modern human history" and stressing that he had "not intended to deny the singularity of the Holocaust."
- Hussein al-Sheikh, the Palestinian minister for civilian affairs, told Axios he'd made clear to the Germans, the Biden administration and the Israelis that Abbas had been misunderstood.
During the press conference, Abbas was asked if he would apologize for the terror attack against Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympic Games in 1972 ahead of the 50th anniversary next month. The attack was carried out by Black September, a militant group then associated with Abbas' Fatah party.
- Abbas did not apologize but spoke instead about Israeli actions against the Palestinians since 1948. “Israel has committed 50 massacres. 50 Holocausts," Abbas said.
- As the German media started reporting the statement and criticizing Scholz's silence, the chancellor issued a statement distancing himself from the remark.
- On Wednesday, Scholz issued a stronger statement: “For us Germans in particular, any relativization of the singularity of the Holocaust is intolerable and unacceptable. I condemn any attempt to deny the crimes of the Holocaust."
Meanwhile, Lapid condemned Abbas’ statements as “a moral disgrace and a monstrous lie." In a call with al-Sheikh, he demanded that Abbas backtrack from his comments, two Lapid aides told Axios.
- Gantz, who has taken heat in Israel for meeting Abbas three times in the last year, also sent angry messages to Abbas and his aides demanding a clarification, according to an Israeli Defense Ministry official.
- The Biden administration's envoy for fighting antisemitism said such rhetoric "can have dangerous consequences and fuels antisemitism."
Behind the scenes: Ahead of the Scholz-Abbas meeting, German officials met with Abbas' aides and urged them to tone down the rhetoric and ensure Abbas avoided language that would be unacceptable in Germany, a German official said. | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/17/abbas-outrage-50-holocaust-berlin-condemnation | 2022-08-17T20:17:21Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/17/abbas-outrage-50-holocaust-berlin-condemnation | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Fed will keep raising rates until inflation cools down, minutes show
Federal Reserve officials last month agreed it would be necessary to continue raising interest rates to battle hot inflation, though they also discussed slowing the pace of hikes "at some point" to assess how the economy is digesting higher borrowing costs, minutes from their last policy meeting show.
Why it matters: The minutes indicate the Fed's resolve to raise interest rates to a level that sufficiently slows the economy — and, officials said, keep it at that level until it's clear inflation is slowing down.
Catch up quick: The minutes are from the Fed's July 26-27 meeting, where officials agreed to raise interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point after an identical move in June. These were the steepest rate increases since 1994.
The backdrop: Since the Fed gathered last month, there have been new updates on how the economy evolved, including a report that showed plummeting gasoline prices dragged the Consumer Price Index down to zero in July.
- The minutes released Wednesday do provide a clue that alone won't be enough to soothe Fed officials anxious about rising prices. At the meeting, officials agreed that "declines in the prices of oil and some other commodities could not be relied on as providing a basis for sustained lower inflation, as these prices could quickly rebound."
The big picture: The minutes largely reflect the tone of Fed chairman Jerome Powell, who told reporters after the policy meeting the central bank would eventually slow the pace of interest rate hikes. That sparked a stock market rally, with some traders interpreting that comment to mean the Fed would soon ease up its aggressive stance.
- According to the minutes, officials agreed it would "likely become appropriate" to eventually dial back the pace of interest rate hikes as the central bank assesses the effects its policy is having on the economy and inflation.
- Speaking at the press conference, Powell left the door open to another "unusually large" interest rate increase at its upcoming meeting, though he said the decision will depend on incoming economic data.
- Most traders expect the Fed to raise interest rates by a half-percentage point — a bet that firmed up after the release of the minutes.
The bottom line: The minutes show Fed officials' commitment to bring inflation down and point out the downside of wavering on this stance. The Fed faced a "significant risk" that high inflation could become entrenched if the public started to doubt the Fed's commitment to adjusting interest rates, the minutes say.
- But, notably, many officials also pointed out the risk of overdoing interest rate hikes and crimp the economy more than necessary to bring inflation down. | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/17/fed-minutes-interest-rates-inflation | 2022-08-17T20:17:27Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/17/fed-minutes-interest-rates-inflation | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Scoop: U.S. asked Israel to review IDF's "rules of engagement" in West Bank
The Biden administration wants Israel to review its “rules of engagement” during military operations in the occupied West Bank after the killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, three Israeli and U.S. sources briefed on the call told Axios.
Between the lines: U.S. pressure for Israel to review the guidelines is unusual, but comes as the Biden administration faces pressure to do more to ensure accountability in Abu Akleh's death.
- The rules of engagement define the circumstances under which Israeli soldiers can use live fire in the West Bank.
Catch up quick: Abu Akleh was killed in May while covering an Israeli military raid in Jenin. The Al Jazeera correspondent was wearing a bulletproof vest that was marked “press.”
- The Biden administration said earlier this month that Abu Akleh was likely killed by unintentional Israeli fire, but a ballistics test of the bullet fragment removed from her body was "inconclusive."
Driving the news: After meeting with Abu Akleh's family in Washington, Secretary of State Tony Blinken called Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz and asked him to publish the final conclusions of the Israeli military operational investigation into the journalist's death as soon as possible.
- He also asked for a review of the IDF rules of engagement in the West Bank, saying it would be a step toward accountability in the Abu Akleh case, according to the Israeli and U.S. sources.
- Blinken told Gantz he thinks that either the rules of engagement weren't followed or they need to be reviewed if an Israeli soldier shot Abu Akleh while she wore a bulletproof vest that was marked "press," the sources said.
- Gantz told Blinken that situations on the ground are not always black and white during military operations, the sources added.
What they're saying: "As the secretary said, we are calling for accountability for the tragic killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh," said a State Department spokesperson.
- A senior Israeli official said there was no official U.S. request to change the rules of engagement and if there was, Israel would have denied it. “Israel is a sovereign country and the rules of engagement save lives," the official said.
What’s next: The Biden administration is planning to follow up on the call with more talks with the Israelis on the IDF rules of engagement in the West Bank, the Israeli and U.S. sources said. | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/17/israel-soldiers-rules-engagement-shireen-abu-akleh | 2022-08-17T20:17:33Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/17/israel-soldiers-rules-engagement-shireen-abu-akleh | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
By Lisa Mascaro | Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Liz Cheney’s resounding primary defeat marks the end of an era for the Republican Party as well as her own family legacy, the most high-profile political casualty yet as the party of Lincoln transforms into the party of Trump.
The fall of the three-term congresswoman, who has declared it her mission to ensure Donald Trump never returns to the Oval Office, was vividly foreshadowed earlier this year, on the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
As the House convened for a moment of silence, Cheney, who is leading the investigation into the insurrection as vice chair of the 1/6 committee, and her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, stood almost alone on the Republican side of the House floor.
Democratic lawmakers streamed by to shake their hands. Republicans declined to join them.
“Liz Cheney represents the Republican Party as it used to be. … All of that is gone now,” said Geoff Kabaservice, vice president of political studies at the center-right Niskanen Center.
What comes next for Liz Cheney is still to be determined.
“Now the real work begins,” she said in an election night concession speech in Wyoming, summoning the legacy of both Abraham Lincoln and his Civil War-era military and presidential successor Ulysses Grant in her campaign against Trump.
Cheney could very well announce her own run for the White House — unlikely to win a hostile Republican Party’s nomination but to at least give those opposed to Trump an alternative.
Overnight, she transferred leftover campaign funds into a new entity: “The Great Task.” That’s a phrase from The Gettysburg Address.
“I will be doing whatever it takes to keep Donald Trump out of the Oval Office,” Cheney told NBC’s “Today” show early Wednesday, adding that running for president “is something I’m thinking about and I’ll make a decision in the coming months.”
Whether she runs or not, her belief that Trump poses a danger to democracy is a conviction that runs deep in her family.
But it’s a view that has no home in today’s GOP.
Trump is purging the Republican Party, ridding it of dissenters like Cheney and others who dare to defy him, shifting the coast-to-coast GOP landscape and the makeup of Congress.
Of the 10 House Republicans including Cheney who voted to impeach Trump for inciting the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection, at the Capitol, only two remain candidates for re-election. The others have bowed out or, like Cheney, have been defeated by Trump-backed challengers.
If Republicans gain control of the House and Senate in the November elections, the new Congress is destined to be remade in Trump’s image. However, his influence may in fact cut two ways, winning back the House for Republicans but costing the party the Senate if his candidates fail to generate the broader appeal needed for statewide elections.
“It’s just a party of Donald Trump’s fever dreams,” said Mark Salter, a former longtime Republican aide to the late Sen. John McCain.
“It’s just Donald Trump’s club.”
For 50 years, the Cheneys have had important influence in Washington, from the time Dick Cheney first ran for Congress — later being elected vice president — to the arrival of his daughter, elected in 2016 alongside Trump’s White House victory.
Identified with the hawkish defense wing of the Republican Party, the Cheneys with the Presidents Bush represented a cornerstone of the GOP in the post-World War II era, when it thrived as a party of small government, low taxation and muscular foreign policy.
Liz Cheney never wavered, chosen by House GOP colleagues to the same position her father held, the No. 3 Republican in the House, its highest-ranking woman.
But the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol changed all that.
Cheney was unequivocal, laying blame for the attack on the defeated president and his false claims of voter fraud and a rigged election.
Trump “summoned this mob, assembled the mob and lit the flame of this attack,” she said at the time, announcing her vote to impeach.
“There has never been a greater betrayal by a president of the United States of his office and his oath to the Constitution.”
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy initially defended Cheney but quickly reversed as Republicans booted her from party leadership. When Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi named Cheney to the 1/6 panel, her exile was all but complete.
Trump gloated at Cheney’s GOP primary defeat Tuesday night, deriding her as “sanctimonious” and a “fool” for suggesting his claims of a rigged election were false.
Trump had swooped into the Cowboy State to rally for Harriet Hageman, who was once highly critical of him but beat Cheney by embracing the former president, backed by McCarthy and other party leaders.
Cheney’s defeat follows that of the last Bush in public office, Jeb’s son George P. Bush, who was defeated in the Republican primary for Texas attorney general by Trump-backed Ken Paxton in May.
On Fox News, conservative author Charlie Kirk called Tuesday’s election a “mass repudiation” of the Bush-Cheney-McCain era.
Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, who replaced Cheney in House GOP leadership and endorsed Hageman, said in a statement she was glad to see Pelosi’s “puppet” defeated.
Former Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming who served in Congress alongside Dick Cheney and has known Liz Cheney since she was a child, says he can no longer recognize the party that he joined, casting his first presidential vote for Dwight Eisenhower.
“What’s happened to our party is a fear of Donald J. Trump,” Simpson said.
Founded in the mid-19th century, the Republican Party’s core conservative values have shifted in the Trump era into a strain of politics that is more inward focused on grievances at home and isolationism abroad.
Those running for Congress include many Republican incumbents who voted against certifying Joe Biden’s election, amplifying Trump’s relentless false claims of a rigged election and fueling the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
And many of the new GOP candidates for Congress are also election deniers, according to a tally by Democrats.
“The House is — should be — the people’s House,” said former Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo of Florida. Instead, he said, “It’s controlled by Mr. Trump.”
Cheney walks alone many days at the Capitol, flanked by plain-clothes Capitol police who guard her amid an onslaught of violent threats.
Her mission of denying Trump a return to the presidency can be seen in her daily schedule, much of her time devoted to the 1/6 committee deepening and completing its work.
Fellow Wyoming Republican Simpson said he has no doubt what’s next for Cheney: “She’ll mount a new set of horses and ride to the finish line.”
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The Clippers released their 2022-23 schedule on Wednesday.
The team, expected to be among contenders for a title with the return of Kawhi Leonard, will open Thursday, Oct. 20, against the Lakers (who are the home team) in a TNT game. The Clippers’ “home” opener is on Sunday, Oct. 23, vs. the Phoenix Suns.
Individual game tickets go on sale Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.
The Clippers will be the home team against the Lakers on Nov. 9 and April 5. They’ll host the defending champion Golden State Warriors on Feb. 14 and March 15.
The schedule includes 14 back-to-back games and 32 games on national TV.
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Book review: Without Warning & Only Sometimes, by Kit de Waal
In this intelligent, angry and sometimes very funny memoir, the novelist Kit de Waal looks back on her childhood as a Jehovah’s witness. Review by Stuart Kelly
Given that around 188,000 books are published in the UK each year, it is not surprising that vortices emerge in the maelstrom. Nor is it unpredictable that some trends are prominent – you do not have to be a seer to have foreseen that there would be a slew of books about Brexit, virology, Ukraine, a former Prime Minister and so on; nor that there would – Lord save us – be a rash of books about people during lockdown learning to bake sourdough or save their marriage or train their Transnistrian rescue dog. But there are occasional convergences that are curious.
I recently reviewed The Last Days, Ali Millar’s harrowing account of growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness. At roughly the same time I reviewed David Collard’s scintillating collection, Multiple Joyce, a series of 100 meditations on Joyce, where the book’s pivot (essay number 50) is about growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness. Now we have Kit de Waal’s excellent memoir, subtitled “Scenes from an Unpredictable Childhood” about growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness. Why should this be? I really have no idea, although I would guess at serendipity rather than destiny.
De Waal is an accomplished novelist, with My Name Is Leon being shortlisted for the Costa and Desmond Elliot prize and becoming a television drama. She is an eloquent advocate for publishing to better represent working class lives, especially in the radio series “Where are all the working class writers?” More importantly, she has put her money where her mouth is, establishing the de Waal Creative Writing scholarship at Birkbeck College, specifically for writers from “disadvantaged” backgrounds. Her work has analysed diversity, and in an interview she has described her and her siblings being “the only black children at the Irish Community Centre and the only ones with a white mother at the West Indian Social Club”. This full length memoir expands on that idea of betweenness, complicated by the religious dimension which stresses being “set apart”. De Waal has drawn on her dual heritage in her novels, but here sets fiction aside; and it is no less compelling. There is discrimination, as one might expect, but it is in the understanding of zealotry that it comes into its own.
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As a memoir it does not feel teleological, nor, until the final chapter does it look into how the child of a “haphazard” mother and an extravagant but distant father, in a religious sect, turns into the novelist. There is no sense of “this was because it had to be”. Although usually quite limpid, the prose takes on an electrifying – maybe electrified – quality when de Waal describes the strictures of being part of Kingdom Hall, with sentences a page long enumerating all the rules. It takes on the feeling of a barely suppressed hysteria. The use of photographs gives a sense of snapshots, and it is quite rare to read a memoir and think that it is only part of the story.
Neither creed nor colour determines the book: it is far stronger, far angrier on poverty. Particularly the descriptions of food are immediate, with margarine as a luxury of sorts, as are the logistics of choosing bus stops to minimise the fare or surreptitiously seeking out dropped coins in a launderette. But this does not wallow in privation, and there are moments of genuine charity and warmth. De Waal is very good on daydreaming, as in this passage: “I feel the whole of algebra and my fingertip grasp of long division slip forever into a filing cabinet marked ‘Who cares?’, where it will meet with the chemical symbol for boron, the size of a frog’s heart and the name of the man who invented the heat exchanger. Where’s the story in random facts? Where’s the story in algebra? What’s it for? When will I ever need it? Tell me about the princess and the frog, tell me about the childhood of Mr Heat Exchanger or his wife or his broken arm, and I can plug in again”.
Read in tandem with the other books, it is possible to discern a certain strategy. I do not impute evil intentions to every Witness, and believe some of them to be sincere, if sincerely wrong. But in the targeting of low income families, promises of future abundance, insistence on God’s fury and wrath (and that one needs to protect one’s family from it) and the oppressive nature of limiting access to things, there seems something calculating. I was slightly bemused by the book not recounting whether de Waal was actively disfellowshipped – there is an account, indeed a very funny account, of this happening to someone else. (The fellow in question asks how Noah got to the Arctic to get a pair of polar bears).
By chance I was actually preaching the day after I finished this serious, intelligent book. The lectionary was Isaiah chapter 1, where God is pretty judgmental. But it moves on to redemption, forgiveness and reconciliation. Basically, if a version purportedly about Jehovah doesn’t have that, it is not just a slightly wonky version of Christianity, it is heretical and wrong. All praise to de Waal for calling them out on that.
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Book review: Without Warning & Only Sometimes, by Kit de Waal
In this intelligent, angry and sometimes very funny memoir, the novelist Kit de Waal looks back on her childhood as a Jehovah’s witness. Review by Stuart Kelly
Given that around 188,000 books are published in the UK each year, it is not surprising that vortices emerge in the maelstrom. Nor is it unpredictable that some trends are prominent – you do not have to be a seer to have foreseen that there would be a slew of books about Brexit, virology, Ukraine, a former Prime Minister and so on; nor that there would – Lord save us – be a rash of books about people during lockdown learning to bake sourdough or save their marriage or train their Transnistrian rescue dog. But there are occasional convergences that are curious.
I recently reviewed The Last Days, Ali Millar’s harrowing account of growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness. At roughly the same time I reviewed David Collard’s scintillating collection, Multiple Joyce, a series of 100 meditations on Joyce, where the book’s pivot (essay number 50) is about growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness. Now we have Kit de Waal’s excellent memoir, subtitled “Scenes from an Unpredictable Childhood” about growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness. Why should this be? I really have no idea, although I would guess at serendipity rather than destiny.
De Waal is an accomplished novelist, with My Name Is Leon being shortlisted for the Costa and Desmond Elliot prize and becoming a television drama. She is an eloquent advocate for publishing to better represent working class lives, especially in the radio series “Where are all the working class writers?” More importantly, she has put her money where her mouth is, establishing the de Waal Creative Writing scholarship at Birkbeck College, specifically for writers from “disadvantaged” backgrounds. Her work has analysed diversity, and in an interview she has described her and her siblings being “the only black children at the Irish Community Centre and the only ones with a white mother at the West Indian Social Club”. This full length memoir expands on that idea of betweenness, complicated by the religious dimension which stresses being “set apart”. De Waal has drawn on her dual heritage in her novels, but here sets fiction aside; and it is no less compelling. There is discrimination, as one might expect, but it is in the understanding of zealotry that it comes into its own.
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As a memoir it does not feel teleological, nor, until the final chapter does it look into how the child of a “haphazard” mother and an extravagant but distant father, in a religious sect, turns into the novelist. There is no sense of “this was because it had to be”. Although usually quite limpid, the prose takes on an electrifying – maybe electrified – quality when de Waal describes the strictures of being part of Kingdom Hall, with sentences a page long enumerating all the rules. It takes on the feeling of a barely suppressed hysteria. The use of photographs gives a sense of snapshots, and it is quite rare to read a memoir and think that it is only part of the story.
Neither creed nor colour determines the book: it is far stronger, far angrier on poverty. Particularly the descriptions of food are immediate, with margarine as a luxury of sorts, as are the logistics of choosing bus stops to minimise the fare or surreptitiously seeking out dropped coins in a launderette. But this does not wallow in privation, and there are moments of genuine charity and warmth. De Waal is very good on daydreaming, as in this passage: “I feel the whole of algebra and my fingertip grasp of long division slip forever into a filing cabinet marked ‘Who cares?’, where it will meet with the chemical symbol for boron, the size of a frog’s heart and the name of the man who invented the heat exchanger. Where’s the story in random facts? Where’s the story in algebra? What’s it for? When will I ever need it? Tell me about the princess and the frog, tell me about the childhood of Mr Heat Exchanger or his wife or his broken arm, and I can plug in again”.
Read in tandem with the other books, it is possible to discern a certain strategy. I do not impute evil intentions to every Witness, and believe some of them to be sincere, if sincerely wrong. But in the targeting of low income families, promises of future abundance, insistence on God’s fury and wrath (and that one needs to protect one’s family from it) and the oppressive nature of limiting access to things, there seems something calculating. I was slightly bemused by the book not recounting whether de Waal was actively disfellowshipped – there is an account, indeed a very funny account, of this happening to someone else. (The fellow in question asks how Noah got to the Arctic to get a pair of polar bears).
By chance I was actually preaching the day after I finished this serious, intelligent book. The lectionary was Isaiah chapter 1, where God is pretty judgmental. But it moves on to redemption, forgiveness and reconciliation. Basically, if a version purportedly about Jehovah doesn’t have that, it is not just a slightly wonky version of Christianity, it is heretical and wrong. All praise to de Waal for calling them out on that.
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe comedy reviews: Amy Gledhill: The Girl Before The Girl You Marry | Myra DuBois’ A Problem Shared | Sid Singh: Illegally Funny | Sarah Keyworth: Lost Boy
Need advice about love, life or how to beat Donald Trump in a court case? All feature in our latest round-up of Fringe comedy. Reviews by Jay Richardson, Ben Walters, Kate Copstick and Claire Smith
Amy Gledhill: The Girl Before The Girl You Marry ****
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Carnivore 2) (Venue 180), until 28 August
When relationships tend to unfold and end in the same manner, it’s a pattern. Yet when that pattern persists, well, it’s the stuff of Fringe comedy shows. And from successive break-ups, Amy Gledhill of The Delightful Sausage double act has contrived a candid but upbeat debut solo show, silly in execution yet mature in the hard-won lessons she’s learned. The Hull-born comic has come to see herself as a “human property developer”, fixing up men and improving them, before they then shack up with someone new and get married soon after. And although Gledhill characterises her natural audience as “the bullied” and evokes great sympathy for the story of how she came to dance and embarrass herself before the Queen as a teenager, she’s not a jilted victim. She owns and makes considerable lightness of even her most humiliating episodes.
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Her narrative is suffused with tenderness, even for the cad who promised himself to her then almost immediately pledged himself to another out of social awkwardness, Gledhill has had enough water flow under the bridge to be charmingly magnanimous and offer up her anecdotes with wry detachment and a twinkle in her eye. Certainly – overlooking her wardrobe malfunction before the monarch – she doesn’t seem to have retained any lingering trauma that she can’t recast as an endearingly relatable cautionary tale.
Almost in spite of her girlish vivacity and baseline niceness, she finds herself the victorious protagonist in a vengeance subplot. And Gledhill has her happy ending, but satisfyingly focuses less on the lovey-dovey than the stupidity of her and her current beau, united in struggling through the misadventure of a date gone horribly awry. Jay Richardson
Myra DuBois’ A Problem Shared ****
Underbelly Bristo Square (Venue 302), until 28 August
Those familiar with the wonderfully waspish Myra DuBois will know that she has great empathy and compassion for herself and little, if any, for anyone else. That’s what makes the notion of this copper-bottomed drag sensation doing an advice show such a treat: Myra, frankly, couldn’t care less.
At a time when the influence of US drag culture is felt strongly across the cabaret scene, DuBois is something of a standard-bearer for the British tradition. Her fabulously leopard-printed look owes more to Coronation Street and panto than ballroom or Instagram, and her act is rooted in a rich comic persona and razor-sharp audience engagement, honed in boozers. She’s truly in her element swatting away heckles or blithely skewering perceived shortcomings in her crowd. (“Unfold your arms,” she barks at one point, “were you not hugged as a child?”) The opening section of the show revels in this kind of interaction, which walks a masterful line between insult and complicity and turns on a dime from bared teeth to bonhomie, with the occasional pointed political barb lobbed in for good measure.
There’s much more going on in the show, though. DuBois has supposedly been taking on board the teachings of a dodgy self-help guru and promises to cure all our ills through such techniques as projectile mindfulness: “That’s when you tell other people what’s wrong with them.” She’s installed in a mock-up of her London flat, where her hapless sister Rose helps her field problems submitted by audience members and a different guest each night. The whole thing rattles along at a formidable pace, punctuated by a characteristically strident tune or two. Whether it will solve every problem in your life is questionable but you’d be well advised to go see. Ben Walters
Sid Singh: Illegally Funny ***
Cabaret Voltaire (Venue 338), until 28 August
Sid Singh (who identifies as “brown”) has had a pretty packed pandemic. He got to help beat Donald Trump in a human rights case, he has moved to live in the UK, he has been dumped and he is doing rather well on Romania’s Got Talent. It is good that he has had so much going on, because he is one high-speed, high-octane comic and he gets through the laughs faster than the Carolina Reaper chili pepper through a sensitive digestive tract.
Singh has persuasive (he is a lawyer, remember) views on why lefties lose and how the crux of the political divide is really about electorates preferring the evil to the terminally annoying. Singh also has thoughts on recycling, racism and why Elon Musk is not a genius. Singh’s Dad was, he tells us, a genius. Which might help explain his confession that he has a real thing for smart woman and a wonderful way of describing the various types, according to their specific academic qualifications. Neuroscientists will be particularly delighted. Of course, immigration features here, alongside how stupidity (specifically of the US kind) can seem to soften the edge of racism, as well as a seriously clever introduction to gaslighting in English cuisine. Kate Copstick
Sarah Keyworth: Lost Boy ****
Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33), until 28 August
Sarah Keyworth has a lovely dry understated wit, which she uses to dissect language, relationships and human behaviour. Since comedy shut down and re-opened she has experienced a broken heart, then mended it again. She’s taken up therapy, although she retains a refreshingly doubtful view about the process. Keyworth takes us through the day-to-day realities of her life with neat and beautifully constructed stories, which lead to big unexpected bursts of laughter. Her stories are short on detail, strong on logic and her deliberately low-key delivery and super precise timing gives her comedy a smooth unruffled certainty.
Her girlfriend’s peculiar way with a metaphor and her therapist’s way of ending sessions become a running joke, which Keyworth exploits to full effect. Like almost every other comic on the Fringe this August, Keyworth has been diagnosed with ADHD – but at least she manages to write a truly funny joke about it. She’s not one for displays of her own suffering. She’s here to make us laugh and she does. So far, so enjoyable. But, there is a hidden emotional charge in her narrative which gradually reveals itself. The title of her show has a double meaning. Keyworth is so assured, upbeat and confident on stage you don’t realise the threads of all her stories have a common emotional connection. But once you see it you can’t unsee it.
Here is a story of loss and friendship that will steal your heart away. Keyworth has created this show out of love and it is impossible not to be deeply moved. She’s crafted the show the way she has for a very particular reason and she has a final twist which brings the audience to its feet, makes us laugh, whoop and roar with delight. Claire Smith | https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/edinburgh-festivals/edinburgh-festival-fringe-comedy-reviews-amy-gledhill-the-girl-before-the-girl-you-marry-myra-dubois-a-problem-shared-sid-singh-illegally-funny-sarah-keyworth-lost-boy-3809564 | 2022-08-17T20:20:11Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/edinburgh-festivals/edinburgh-festival-fringe-comedy-reviews-amy-gledhill-the-girl-before-the-girl-you-marry-myra-dubois-a-problem-shared-sid-singh-illegally-funny-sarah-keyworth-lost-boy-3809564 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
RALEIGH, N.C. — A co-pilot who jumped to his death from a small airplane in North Carolina was upset about damaging the craft during a failed runway approach, according to a preliminary report released Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board.
The pilot in command — the plane’s only other occupant at the time of the fatal jump on July 29 — told federal investigators that Charles Hew Crooks, 23, “became visibly upset” and spoke of feeling sick in the aftermath of a “hard landing” that left part of the plane’s landing gear on a runway.
The report said Crooks “got up from his seat, removed his headset, apologized and departed the airplane via the aft ramp door.”
More than four hours later, his body was found in the yard of a home in Fuquay-Varina.
Tuesday’s report said that the two pilots had been flying skydiving runs out of Raeford West Airport. Their plane was a twin-engine CASA CN-212 Aviocar, a light cargo turboprop plane that can carry up to 26 people and is popular among skydivers.
Around 2 p.m., with Crooks at the controls, they were descending toward the airport to pick up passengers for a third run when the hard landing occurred.
The aircraft had dropped suddenly on the approach, and its pilots notified controllers that they would abort the landing and circle around to try again. But before Crooks could initiate the “go-around,” the right-side landing gear struck the runway and part of it broke off.
Crooks managed to pull up, and the other pilot took the controls. He directed Crooks to declare an emergency and request a diversion to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, where they hoped conditions would be safer for an emergency landing.
Crooks communicated with Raleigh controllers about the situation, but about 20 minutes into the diversion he spoke of feeling ill and needing air — then he opened the rear ramp that was used for skydivers’ exits, walked to the back of the plane and stepped out.
After initially turning the plane to look for Crooks, the pilot continued on to Raleigh and made an emergency landing. Though initial reports said he was treated at a hospital for minor injuries, the NTSB report said the pilot was not injured.
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Cameron House fire inquiry: Woman fleeing blaze 'feared for her life'
A woman fleeing a burning hotel feared for her life as she crawled through through thick, black smoke, an inquiry has heard.
Pauline Booth, 52, and her husband, Scott, escaped the blaze at the five-star Cameron House Hotel in December 2017.
The inferno claimed the lives of Simon Midgley, 32, and his partner, Richard Dyson, 38, from London.
A fatal accident inquiry into the fire at the hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond, near Balloch, is being held at Paisley Sherriff Court.
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Mrs Booth was woken by a “piercing” fire alarm in the early hours of December 18, 2017.
The inquiry heard she told her husband: “I jumped up and looked out the window and saw black smoke. I said ‘quick, quick, we need to get ready, it’s definitely a real fire’.”
Upon exiting her room, Mrs Booth said the smoke made it difficult to see a clear escape route. “The smoke was really dense, it was black and it was heavy,” she told the inquiry.
“We were on the floor, looking for the main staircase, crawling below the smoke.”
She told the inquiry the smoke was around a “metre from the floor”.
Upon arriving at the main stairway, the couple realised they could not go any further as they could see the fire from the bottom of the stairway.
The couple turned around, again, crawling below the smoke and feeling for an exit.
“We thought we were trapped,” Mrs Booth recalled.
“We didn’t know there was another exit and we knew we couldn’t get out another way.
“It felt like I was in there a long time because I was having to feel around and couldn’t see, trying to find an opening for a door.
“I eventually found what must have been a fire door.
“As soon as we got through that door it was like a different world. There was no smoke, we could see other people who were totally unaware of what we had gone through in that area.”
Mrs Booth became emotional as she recalled meeting Mr Midgley and Mr Dyson at the spa and restaurant on the evening before the fire.
“As we went back to our room that night, they were having a night cap, so we said goodnight,” she said. “They looked like they were having a nice night and enjoying themselves.”
The couple eventually escaped the hotel and congregated with others on the grassy area near the front of the hotel.
But Mrs Booth recalled the distress of seeing a couple with their child trapped inside the hotel, signalling for help at a window above.
“My husband and I walked away,” she said. “We couldn’t watch it. We knew what they were saying and that no-one could help them until the fire service came.
“We were very lucky to get out and knew how difficult it was. It was quite disturbing because they had a child.”
Later, the couple were sent to the boat house with other hotel guests where Mrs Booth told the court she became distressed upon hearing Mr Midgley and Mr Dyson’s name repeatedly called during a roll-call, but to no answer.
“The staff were calling the same names and they weren’t responding and because it was the two young guys that weren’t responding I was getting uneasy because I knew they were in a suite near us,” she said.
Hotel operator Cameron House Resort (Loch Lomond) Ltd was previously fined £500,000, and night porter Christopher O’Malley was given a community payback order over the fire.
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Ex-Fettes College teacher Peter Coshan's disappearance treated as murder
A former biology teacher at Edinburgh’s Fettes College who was reported missing from his home has been murdered, police believe.
A major search is under way for the body of Dr Peter Coshan, who was 75 and was last seen in the Seafield Road area of the city shortly before midnight on Thursday.
He was reported missing the following day, prompting exhaustive inquiries by police officers and door-to-door questioning of his neighbours in the city’s Stockbridge.
Two men have now been arrested and charged in connection with his disappearance.
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They are due to appear in private on petition from custody at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday afternoon.
Police Scotland said that officers “can confirm that Mr Coshan is believed to be dead” and they are treating his death as murder.
However, his body is yet to be recovered and an appeal has been launched for anyone with information to come forward so that it can be recovered.
The suspects being held in custody after initially being detained by officers for questioning are aged 27 and 63.
In a direct appeal for information, Detective Superintendent Andrew Patrick, of Police Scotland Major Investigation Team said any potential witnesses can contact the force anonymously via the Crimestoppers charity.
He urged anyone who even suspects that they know something about Mr Coshan’s disappearance to come forward.
Det Supt Patrick said: "Our thoughts are very much with Peter's family at this difficult time.
"Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace Peter and I would encourage anyone with any information regarding Peter's disappearance to contact police as a matter of urgency.
"Any piece of information, no matter how small or insignificant you think it is, could prove vital so please do pass it on to officers.
"We have also set up a website that gives members of the public access to a form to send information directly to the Major Investigation Team.
"You can select to remain anonymous when submitting information.
"The portal can be accessed at: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT22S27-PO1.”
Dr Coshan was at Fettes College from 1972 until 2005, and was lead on its Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme for pupils there for 33 years.
He is regularly named in the Old Fettesian Association and is warmly remembered by former pupils and staff as a leading figure at the school.
Dr Coshan is also credited with playing a key role in the development of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme at Fettes, taking it from basic outdoor skills to the modern age and encouraging several generations of pupils to take part.
Former colleagues also said he regularly tutored struggling students because he personally wanted to see them succeed and pass their biology examinations.
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Labour needs to realise that England is not a Tory country and provide hope in place of despair – Kenny MacAskill MP
Angela Rayner’s comments that Scottish independence would leave England “to perpetual Conservatism” were both factually inaccurate and, what’s worse, a counsel of despair.
Even if every seat in Scotland had voted Labour in 2019, Johnson would have won, as Thatcher managed in her day. The problem therefore lies in England not Scotland and tactics to win there are what should matter for Labour.
After all, the historic election victories for Labour were all delivered largely by votes from south of the Border. The 1945 landslide and even the highest vote, albeit in an electoral defeat in 1951, were predicated on England not the Celtic fringe of Scotland and Wales. Those results show that it's winning there that matters.
That no doubt explains the shift of so many in the English Left to supporting Scottish independence as a catalyst for change there. But even without that impetus for a re-evaluation of what England and being English means, change can be made and that’s where Rayner and her colleagues are shamefully failing.
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England’s not a Tory country. After all, whether Johnson or Thatcher, they’ve not been returned by a majority and rarely even breach 40 per cent, but the electoral system sees them romp home. As past results show, and even Corbyn nearly achieved, a radical agenda can galvanise support.
Critical to that though is electoral reform. England is awash with rotten boroughs where it seems there’s no point in voting as the return of one or other party’s assured. Radical voters in the Isle of Wight are as unrepresented as the few Tory voters in Toxteth.
Electoral reform’s key to that, yet Labour rejects overtures to achieve it. A non-Tory alliance predicated on electoral reform and a wider progressive platform could bring change and one that would be permanent.
Instead Starmer’s Labour prefer to hold out for a political Buggins’ Turn. But it’s not even two terms a piece as in the USA or even every second or third election and it’s now a widening gap before a return.
Labour have only won a majority under three leaders, Atlee, Wilson and Blair in a century. All won on a radical prospectus to what had been before, not an amelioration of Tory rule. But hope of a shot of power trumps the push for permanent change.
It’s not only electoral reform that could come from a progressive alliance but radical change on other aspects that institutionalise Tory control. Labour pledges on changing the House of Lords are becoming laughable. Keir Hardie was genuine in his demands, now Starmer just goes through the motions while appointing a few more Labour Lords and Ladies.
But it’s not just on policies that Rayner’s Labour is failing England. It has a radical history and a lot more than Wat Tyler or Peterloo.
However, rather than champion it, they prefer to sign up for the English/British ‘Exceptionalism’ agenda. No wonder in areas left behind and even devoid of a knowledge of their own history, racism and nihilism have flourished and democratic participation’s scorned. Changing that requires championing, not running from, radicalism in the style of Chartism or the anti-Poll Tax movement. That can inspire where currently there’s despair.
Rayner doesn’t even know her own country, let alone Scotland.
Kenny MacAskill is Alba Party MP for East Lothian
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Scottish independence: Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak's dictatorial attitudes to Scotland should alarm us all – Laura Waddell
At Tuesday evening’s Tory leadership contest hustings in Perth, alarm bells were ringing for Scots’ right to democracy.
Scottish independence was always going to be a talking point. Liz Truss said, when asked her view, “To me we are not neighbours, we are family, and I will never let our family be split up”.
If this makes you uneasy, it’s not just you – it’s creepy, possessive, and more than a tad presumptuous about who has the right to make the decision.
As for Rishi Sunak, the man with many a confidently stated but highly questionable plan, he “can’t imagine the circumstances in which he would ever allow another Scottish independence referendum".
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So much for self-determination – Sunak thinks he has the right to decide for us without even asking us. Unveiling, pre-hustings, his bright idea to subject Holyrood to greater scrutiny from the UK Parliament (while demanding data from it) demonstrates a dedicated intention to undermine and chip away at the Scottish Parliament’s authority over devolved matters.
Listen closely to those forbidding, dictatorial words: “never let”, “ever allow”. Get the message yet? The red flag flapping desperately in the wind is not that the next leader of the United Kingdom opposes Scottish independence – that we would expect – it’s that they are blatantly, one might even say flippantly, informing us of their will to quash Scotland’s right to democracy by forbidding us a democratic process.
And although there is a clear and repeated mandate for another independence referendum, with Scots voting in parties with pro-independence manifestos in successive elections, there is really no circumstance in which Truss or Sunak should get to decide the height of the bar we are to jump over before they will deign to let democracy happen.
Truss and Sunak’s vision of the future, where Scots are disenfranchised at the will of our Westminster superiors, send chills down my spine, as it will many Scots, including those who voted No in 2014 and are still on the fence about independence. Even those steadfastly pro-Union should balk at this casual dismissal of our political agency.
Union leader Mick Lynch got it right when he said independence should be up to the will of the Scottish people, and his union “go where democracy takes us".
Now that is a decent, fair sentiment adhering to democratic principles; a statement indicating respect for the rights of the Scottish citizen.
If the Scottish Labour party, or even Starmer’s Labour, wanted to demonstrate how seriously they really take Scotland, they might extend some effort to countering the tinpot proclamations the Tories are making about diminishing devolved powers and denying a referendum.
But the Labour party defence of Scottish democracy is missing in action, when they’re not actually parroting the same sort of sentiments as their Better Together chums. Absolutely useless.
No wonder they want to quash the question on whether Scotland should be an independent nation. They don’t want to hear the answer because they suspect they won’t like it.
But whether they like it or not ultimately doesn’t matter. Scottish independence is a matter not for the flavour-of-the-month Tory but for Scottish citizens to decide.
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Millions of older people are loneliest in the summer, as visits from loved ones decrease
Research of 1,400 retired people discovered 27 per cent feel disconnected when loved ones’ social schedules ramp up as the temperatures rise, leaving less time for them to check in.
And with the country experiencing record temperatures this summer, 43 per cent are also struggling in the heat, which can cause them to become isolated from their family and friends.
More than half of retired people believe people popping around is a lifeline when they are feeling secluded in the summer.
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It also emerged 57 per cent think people talk more about loneliness in older people during winter than the summer months, with 62 per cent believing isolation during the warmest time of year is just as big an issue.
And, despite the average respondent living with two people, 58 per cent said even when surrounded by others, they can sometimes still feel alone.
The research was commissioned by Specsavers Home Visits to support its #GenerationWOW campaign, which aims to give older people a platform to pass on their skills and life experience to others.
Katie James, a director and optometrist for the service, which offers free at-home eye tests for those who are eligible, said: “During the summer months when people typically have more plans, it’s easy to forget older people may be missing out on valuable interaction with loved ones as a result.
“The research has shown there is a hidden issue around loneliness in older people during this period.
“And with the days being longer, no doubt it can often feel quite a lonely time for many.”
Research highlights a hidden problem
The study also found 62 per cent of those polled believe people popping around is a lifeline when they are feeling secluded in the summer.
While 47 per cent have tried joining social clubs – either locally or online – to curb their solitude.
But 22 per cent are homebound for long periods in the summer as they struggle to fill the days, even if they would normally be able to leave the house alone.
Nearly one in six (14 per cent) will go a week without having a face-to-face conversation with someone close to them, with 40 per cent sometimes going multiple days during the summer without a chat in person.
But while 41 per cent would like to make more friends, 16 per cent find this difficult, according to the OnePoll data.
Boredom can set in for 26 per cent when they go longer than usual without having a meaningful conversation, while 19 per cent experience feelings of sadness.
Despite their emotional state, six in 10 only want to be visited by relatives if they want to, as they don’t want to feel like a burden.
Katie James, from Specsavers Home Visits, which is also launching an at-home hearing service in areas of the UK, added: “Even a small conversation that might appear insignificant could have a huge impact on an older person’s day.
“Hopefully this research goes some way to highlighting a hidden problem, and readers will use this as a reminder to pick up the phone or visit an older relative who might be hiding their feelings of loneliness.
“Our teams look to give those who are housebound some much needed face-to-face interaction while providing an important service which helps them maintain their quality of life.” | https://www.scotsman.com/read-this/millions-of-older-people-are-loneliest-in-the-summer-as-visits-from-loved-ones-decrease-3809436 | 2022-08-17T20:22:58Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/read-this/millions-of-older-people-are-loneliest-in-the-summer-as-visits-from-loved-ones-decrease-3809436 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Best indoor rowing machines UK 2022: at home rowers including the Concept 2 and Aldi’s budget option
A rowing machine is a great way of giving you an all-body workout - and they are easy to set up as part of your home workout
The best at home rowing machines
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The machine has a sliding seat and handles which replicate oars to mimic the motion of rowing, which in turn exercises the muscles as though rowing on water.
Why is a rowing machine an effective workout?
The rowing machine is the best all-round cardio training tool.
It works many parts of the body; shoulders, arms, back, pectoral muscles, abdominals, as well as the thighs and calves, so it’s a great machine for a good all-body workout.
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This means it’s a good choice for anyone who is perhaps new to fitness routines but wants to improve their overall fitness.
Rowing can aslo help you to lose weight when done consistently, but this should be paired with a healthy and balanced diet for the est results.
While they provide an effective way to workout, rowing machines also have little impact on your joints so there’s less chance of injury when using one, compared to other fitness equipment.
They are also very simple and easy to use, so you can quickly get on with your workout.
How do I choose the best rowing machine for me?
Size, easy storage, noise levels and usability are all important things to consider when choosing which rowing machine you want to buy for your home.
If you live in a house with neighbours adjoining or a house share then noise - or lack of - may be the most important factor, or if you don’t have much space then size or the ability to fold up the machine may be the deciding factor for you.
Lastly, of course, you need to consider budget. There are many rowing machines out there available to buy, some costing less than £100 and some costing £1,000 or more.
The good news is that they all perform the same basic functions, and you don’t have to spend a huge amount of money to get a high quality machine.
Of course, the more expensive machines do offer some functionality that the cheaper machines can’t, so if you do have the money - and you’re serious about your fitness - it is worth spending a little more.
We’ve rounded up six of the best rowing machines to suit all budgets below.
How else can I get fit and healthy at home?
There are many other ways to get fit and healthy from the comfort of your own home.
We’ve rounded up some of the best at home gym equipment, along with six of the best indoor exercise bikes and the top protein powders to help you reach your fitness goals.
If you’re ready to leave the house, but don’t want to go to the gym, then running could be the ideal exercise for you. We’ve put together the definitive guide for running for beginners so you can have everything you need to get started.
Homcom 12 Level Fitness Rowing Machine Cardio Fitness Workout And Gym Training
This machine comes with an easy to view display for tracking on time, count and calories burned.
It has 12 adjustable levels to provide a low impact aerobic exercise, and this also means that you can work out at various resistance levels too so it will suit people of all fitness levels.
There’s a dully padded seat and non-slip grip handlebars for optimal comfort , along with large anti-slip foot pedals with adjustable foot straps.
JTX Freedom Air Rowing Machine
This sleek rowing machine is powerful and sleek.
The dual air and magnetic resistance helps you achieve a powerful, even stroke, and the best possible workout.
Choose from 8 levels of magnetic resistance, depending on how much of a challenge you want.
Track your pace, distance, time, 500m split time, total strokes, watts and calories with the in-built computer. Plus, there’s also a tablet holder which means you can watch your favourite shows to motivate you during your workout.
It is foldable, which means it’s a great choice for you if you don’t have the space for a permenant home gym and need to be able to put your equipment to one side when you have finished with your fitness routine.
Dripex Magnetic Rowing Machine
This rowing machine has been created for a silent home workout.
Unlike other rowers in the market, this machine has a unique double aluminum railway, making it super smooth and silent when doing rowing workout at home.
It’s easy to operate too. With a simple twist, you can are able to customize your personal workout plan accurately so that it can be as challenging as you like.
The length of the foot straps and the angle of the pedal pad are both adjustable and can be adapted to users of different ages and different body types, ensuring the stability in movement.
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With 16 adjustable resistance levels, an Iiuminated colour LCD display and various adjustable training programmes, this rowing machine has everything you need for an effective workout.
You can also track your body’s response and fitness results such as time, pulse, distance and calories you have burnt during your session.
This is an online exclusive product and is not available in store.
Concept 2 PM5 Rower
The reliability and durability of this rower make it the best selling rower in the world.
It is considered a benchmark for indoor rowers and is used as a tool to test performance by the French Rowing Federation.
It’s designed for regular to intensive use; 4 or more times per week, from 15 to 60 minutes each session.
It has air resistance levels of 1 to 10 and has a PM5 screen up with a range of programmes to help you through your workout.
V-fit Tornado Air Rower
This rower is different to some others as it adapts to your body and your movements as you workout.
A centre-pull micro link chain drives the multi-vane air fan to provide speed proportionate resistance to the user, giving a naturally adaptive difficulty level that matches your own ability - so the faster you row, the harder it becomes.
Keep track of your progress with the help of the built in LCD exercise monitor which can show strokes per minute, theoretical distance and calorie burn, time, speed and total strokes.
When you’re finished, it can also be folded away fo easy storage. | https://www.scotsman.com/recommended/best-at-home-rowing-machine-3525590 | 2022-08-17T20:23:12Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/recommended/best-at-home-rowing-machine-3525590 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A ceremony for the opening of Phase III of the University of Kansas’ Innovation Park, located on West Campus, took place on Wednesday, as government and academic leaders touted the opportunities for students and economic development it would bring to the University and to Lawrence.
Arvin Agah, the Dean of KU’s School of Engineering, said in an interview that the Engineering School has been involved in previous phases to provide opportunities for students to research and network.
“We work with the engineering companies who are interested in having our students,” Agah said. “Our involvement has been talent, number one. Number two has been research collaboration. So, they have been able to be here and do work with us they otherwise wouldn’t do if they were not here.”
Part of this goal is the Undergraduate Research Fellows program, a program introduced in 2019 which allows students to receive a stipend to research within a professor’s lab. Agah said this program is another vehicle for students to be able to do the research which drives the science of tomorrow.
“Our hope is to have it help with retention,” Agah said. “These are potential future graduate [students].”
Among the speakers at the ceremony were Chancellor Douglas Girod, Governor Laura Kelly, Lawrence Mayor Courtney Shipley, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Angela Martinez, the regional director for the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
In a speech to attendees of the ceremony, Chancellor Douglas Girod said that this new building would be providing new opportunities for those both in the industry and for students, as well as keeping KU graduates in Kansas.
“As a university, a big part of what we do is help provide the workforce to keep the economic engine of the state of Kansas going,” Girod said. “41% of our students come from outside of the state of Kansas. In 2020 40% of those out of state students stayed in Kansas with $70 million worth of wages.”
In her speech, Governor Kelly said that based on the information she’s seen, the new campus is incredibly important.
“This campus provides a place for companies, industry experts and students to collaborate and develop solutions to major challenges,” Kelly said. “It enables our state to not just keep up with economic trends, but to set them ourselves.”
Companies such as Archer-Daniels-Midland, Clark & Enerson, the Kansas Department of Transportation, and Ligand Pharmaceuticals have all signed on for this phase of the project. Girod said in an interview that it will not just be engineering students who get opportunities out of this project - there will be opportunities for students in other majors as well.
“One of the reasons established companies came here was to interact with you guys,” Girod said. “They know they want first shot at the best time, if you will. And so the opportunity to interact with students while they’re still in school, gives them some experience, chops in their career, but also gives them sort of first pass and helping to recruit some of those [students].”
Girod also said that part of the next steps was to spread the word to students that this building exists.
“Most students don’t know it exists,” Girod said. “I think our students just need to come over and learn about what it is and see what opportunities this could create for them.”
The KU Innovation Park was developed through a partnership with the City of Lawrence government, Douglas County government, the University and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. | https://www.kansan.com/news/regional-leaders-celebrate-new-phase-of-ku-innovation-park-touting-opportunities-for-students/article_6f18666a-1e54-11ed-849c-8f9200ddbe5a.html | 2022-08-17T20:23:25Z | kansan.com | control | https://www.kansan.com/news/regional-leaders-celebrate-new-phase-of-ku-innovation-park-touting-opportunities-for-students/article_6f18666a-1e54-11ed-849c-8f9200ddbe5a.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Kieran Tierney: Arsenal documentary highlights unusual location where former Celtic defender's injury was revealed
Kieran Tierney missed Scotland’s World Cup play-off defeat to Ukraine after his knee ‘collapsed’ after a post-training shower, Arsenal’s All or Nothing documentary has revealed.
The Celtic-trained defender had been a key figure in Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad but was a glaring omission in the defeat which ended hopes of a World Cup place in Qatar this November.
Tierney was believed to have reported back from the March international matches with an issue but further light has been shed on his condition in the the Amazon Prime TV programme which followed the Gunners through season 2021-22.
Club doctor Gary O’Driscoll explained how Tierney’s injury was discovered at the training ground’s showers.
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"He had a hyperextension injury and finished the game [against Wolves], and did not mention it, then played the next five games with no problems whatsoever," he said.
"He then walked out of the shower on Thursday after training and turned a corner and bent his knee and felt the knee collapse."
Analysis of the injury led to surgery and a 12-week lay-off meaning Tierney missed the end of Arsenal’s season – and crucially, Scotland’s big night at Hampden.
The 25-year-old explained: “I wasn't in great pain. I'd played for Arsenal and we'd been winning, then for Scotland I got a goal and an assist. There had been nothing to worry about after that Wolves match.
“But the scan result came back and suddenly I'm needing an op. It was so unfortunate. But after that click [while exercising in the gym] I knew it wasn't normal. It was gutting when I realised the games I'd miss for Arsenal and Scotland.”
Want to join the conversation? Please or to comment on this article. | https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/arsenal/kieran-tierney-arsenal-documentary-highlights-unusual-location-where-former-celtic-defenders-injury-was-revealed-3809375 | 2022-08-17T20:23:25Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/arsenal/kieran-tierney-arsenal-documentary-highlights-unusual-location-where-former-celtic-defenders-injury-was-revealed-3809375 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Scott Allan: Former boss could give ex-Hibs and Celtic midfielder route back
Former Hibs midfielder Scott Allan may have a route back into football just days after airing his frustrations over his first new season kick-off without a club.
Allan wrote in a personal opinion blog of his fears of being marked out as a free agent ‘with an asterisk’ due to his heart condition and diabetes but insists after the advice of three separate medical experts, he still has something to offer and after 14 years in the game retirement was not an option he was contemplating.
"There's life left in me. I need to be playing. Since being diagnosed with the heart condition a few years ago, it's thrown doubt in there for some of the clubs. I know the way chairmen think. One million per cent it would be an issue for some teams. I've worked so hard to get back,” he wrote in a column for BBC Scotland online.
Willing to make a ‘less glamorous step’ in order to secure regular football, one of Allan's former bosses could now give the player a platform in the SPFL Championship after his summer departure from Hibs in the cinch Premiership.
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Dick Campbell had Allan with him at Forfar Athletic for a month’s emergency loan in season 2010/11 and the pair are now said to be in talks over a possible reunion 12 years later at Arbroath.
Allan could take a wealth of experience to Gayfield from two terms at Easter Road but also Celtic, Portsmouth, West Bromwich Albion and both Dundee clubs and insisted he would do “everything in his power” to continue his playing career. | https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/scott-allan-former-boss-could-give-ex-hibs-and-celtic-midfielder-route-back-3809968 | 2022-08-17T20:23:38Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/scott-allan-former-boss-could-give-ex-hibs-and-celtic-midfielder-route-back-3809968 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Target reported profit plunged 90% in the second quarter, falling far short of expectations, as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending on nonessential items. A New York Target store is pictured on July 28.
Target reported profit plunged 90% in the second quarter, falling far short of expectations, as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending on nonessential items.
But Target reported that its price cuts did little good: It ended the quarter with 1.5% more inventory than it had three months earlier and 36% more than it had a year ago.
The company said it reduced the amount of discretionary items it held in warehouses, but Target noted the sales on those items "put significant pressure on our near-term profitability."
Shares of Target fell 3% in morning trading on the report.
Plunging earnings, once again
Target's quarterly net income fell to $183 million, down significantly from $1.8 billion during the same period a year ago.
Plus, its adjusted earnings of 39 cents a share were far below the 72 cents forecast by analysts surveyed by Refinitiv. Sales of $26 billion were up slightly from a year ago and roughly in line with forecasts.
After seven quarters of strong profit growth, this marks the second-straight quarter of plunging earnings at Target — and this decline was much more significant than the 40% drop in the previous quarter.
Consumers' pullback on demand for discretionary items is one of the factors raising fears of a recession, as consumer spending is responsible for nearly three-quarters of the nation's economic activity.
Target's disappointing results came in contrast to much stronger results at larger rival Walmart, which Tuesday reported profit was down only slightly from a year earlier. Walmart also said it expects a 8% to 10% drop in annual earnings, though that's a narrower drop than it previously forecast.
'Feeling the impact of inflation'
The environment for Target and similar retailers remains "challenging," CEO Brian Cornell told investors Wednesday. But Target is seeing "an encouraging start to the back-to-school" shopping season, he said.
He believes the hit to earnings in the recent quarter shouldn't be repeated: "The high-level story is: The vast majority of the financial impact of these inventory actions is now behind us."
Still, it's a difficult time to be a retailer given the unpredictability of consumer spending activity and the effect of macro factors like inflation.
Target is "hearing from our guests is that they still have spending power but they're increasingly feeling the impact of inflation," said Christina Hennington, the company's chief growth officer. She said the drop in gas prices in the last two months was "encouraging," however.
These trends are not unique to Target. A recent government report echoed Hennington's comments, showing retail sales at general merchandise stores like Target fell 0.7% in July compared to June when adjusted for seasonal factors — even as overall retail sales remained essentially flat in the same period.
And spending at gas stations fell by $1.2 billion in July compared to June due to the lower gas prices Hennington mentioned.
Target's heavier dependence on discretionary vs. Walmart
These trends are hitting Target harder than rival Walmart, which gets a greater share of its sales and profits from essentials like groceries. Target typically depends more on those discretionary items.
Walmart has a reputation for offering the lowest prices among big-box retailers in many categories — but in its earnings report Tuesday, the company said sales to middle- and higher-income shoppers has increased. | https://www.kitv.com/news/business/target-profit-plunges-90-as-inflation-weary-shoppers-pull-back/article_08dce20b-940b-54b6-92c9-436e16d823b8.html | 2022-08-17T20:24:45Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/business/target-profit-plunges-90-as-inflation-weary-shoppers-pull-back/article_08dce20b-940b-54b6-92c9-436e16d823b8.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Covid-19 vaccinations for children younger than 5 are beginning June 21 across the United States, marking a milestone in the nation's fight against the disease.
HONOLULU (KITV4) -- The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) reported 13 new deaths related to COVID-19 and 2,696 new infections over the last seven days in Hawaii. The total number of deaths stands at 1,619.
The statewide test positivity rate is 10.7%. -- the positivity rate in Honolulu County is 12.2%; on the Big Island it's 9.7%; in Maui County it's 11.5%; and on Kauai it is 13.4%. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 335,518 total infections to date.
The new infections on each island stands as follows:
Oahu: 1,886
Hawaii Island: 338
Maui: 311
Kauai: 116
Molokai: 1
Lanai: 4
There were 40 new cases reported from Hawaii residents who were diagnosed out-of-state.
There have been 5,535 COVID cases reported in the last 14 days and 11,195 cumulative hospitalizations. There are 141 people currently hospitalized with COVID-19 – 77.2% of the population is fully vaccinated and 85.7% of state residents have had at least one dose.
More than 634,000 residents have also received their first COVID-19 booster shot – 44.6% of the eligible population. Another 11.3% of the population has gotten their second booster shot.
The percentage of completed their primary series of vaccinations, per county, stands as follows: | https://www.kitv.com/news/coronavirus/13-new-covid-related-deaths-2-696-new-infections-recorded-in-hawaii-doh-reports/article_88ec044c-1e5f-11ed-b8f7-3754eb790ec1.html | 2022-08-17T20:24:51Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/coronavirus/13-new-covid-related-deaths-2-696-new-infections-recorded-in-hawaii-doh-reports/article_88ec044c-1e5f-11ed-b8f7-3754eb790ec1.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Most monkeypox cases in the current outbreak have been linked to sexual activity, but research published on August 17 by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers new insight into other ways it may be spreading.
Most monkeypox cases in the current outbreak have been linked to sexual activity, but research published Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers new insight into other ways it may be spreading.
A man noticed his first lesion and subsequently developed a rash about two weeks after attending a "large, crowded outdoor event at which he had close contact with others, including close dancing, for a few hours," according to researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine. He tested positive for monkeypox after seeking care at an emergency department about a week later.
The patient's "primary risk factor was close, nonsexual contact with numerous unknown persons at a crowded outdoor event," the researchers wrote, and the case "highlights the potential for spread at such gatherings, which may have implications for epidemic control."
The event he attended in the UK was not a rave and was not attended specifically or mostly by persons identifying as gay or bisexual, according to the researchers. While many attendees wore tank tops and shorts, he wore pants and a short-sleeve top. He did not notice anyone with skin lesions or who seemed ill, and he attended a few other similar events over the next four days.
According to CDC guidance, "monkeypox can spread to anyone" through close contact, which is often skin-to-skin, as well as intimate contact that includes sex, hugging, massage and kissing.
The patient -- a man in his 20s who recently returned to the US after travel to the UK -- did not report any sexual contact and did not have evidence of genital lesions. Samples of both saliva and nasal swabs tested positive for the virus, even though the patient did not report any related signs of illness such as fever, chills or cough.
An earlier analysis of monkeypox cases by the CDC found that early warning signs of illness are less common in the current outbreak compared with "typical" monkeypox. In about 2 in 5 cases, the illness started with the rash -- but no reported prodromal symptoms such as chills, headache or malaise.
These findings indicate that transmission may be "associated with clinical symptoms" and things like hotel bedding and high-touch areas in public settings may be modes of transmission.
However, despite no reported sexual contact, a rectal swab from the patient did test positive for the virus, which indicates "potential for sustained sexual transmission." | https://www.kitv.com/news/national/monkeypox-case-reported-in-man-whose-primary-risk-factor-was-close-nonsexual-contact-at-a/article_b5051c01-889a-599f-ba5c-9733e8dd8562.html | 2022-08-17T20:25:03Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/national/monkeypox-case-reported-in-man-whose-primary-risk-factor-was-close-nonsexual-contact-at-a/article_b5051c01-889a-599f-ba5c-9733e8dd8562.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A spacewalk was cut short just a few hours into what was intended to be a nearly seven-hour spacewalk after a Russian cosmonaut was repeatedly ordered to drop what he was working on and return to the International Space Station's airlock because of an issue with his spacesuit.
NASA officials said during a livestream that the cosmonaut, Oleg Artemyev, was never in any danger. Still, issues with the battery pack that powers his spacesuit were concerning enough for flight controllers to urgently order him to return to the space station and attach his suit to ISS power. The battery issues were causing "voltage fluctuations" in Artemyev's spacesuit, according to commentary on the spacewalk livestream.
Officials on the ground gave Artemyev several warnings that he needed to return to the airlock.
"Drop everything and start going back right away," was one of the last dispatches from the ground before Artemyev confirmed he was headed for the airlock. A few minutes later, he was able to re-enter the space station and hook his suit up to its power.
Cosmonaut Denis Matveev, who was working alongside Artemyev on the spacewalk, remained just outside the space station's airlock for more than an hour until flight controllers decided to end the spacewalk early because of Artemyev's spacesuit issues.
A Russian translator said on the livestream that Artemyev jokingly told flight controllers that he felt "better than when he started the spacewalk" after returning to the ISS.
The goal of Wednesday's spacewalk was for the two cosmonauts, Artemyev and Matveev, to install two cameras on the new European robotic arm, which is affixed to the space station's exterior on a Russian-controlled portion of the ISS.
Spacewalks are regular occurrences on the ISS, as astronauts and cosmonauts — the Russian term for astronaut — routinely need to exit the space station for maintenance, science experiments and other tasks. More than 250 spacewalks have been conducted outside the orbiting laboratory since it entered service about two decades ago, and they typically go off without a hitch.
This was the seventh spacewalk for Artemyev and the third for Matveev. Both men were wearing Russian-made Orlan spacesuits. There are also US-made EMU, or Extravehicular Mobility Unit, spacesuits onboard the ISS for spacewalks.
Both types of suits are designed to be entirely self-contained, providing all the air providing the sole barrier between astronauts and the deadly vacuum of space during spacewalks. They're equipped with communications equipment, ventilation, and enough air for the astronauts to breathe for hours on end. | https://www.kitv.com/news/national/spacewalk-cut-short-by-issue-with-russian-cosmonauts-spacesuit-drop-everything-and-start-going-back/article_3cc4fda9-d8a8-54e5-9525-5a197c9c1d72.html | 2022-08-17T20:25:09Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/national/spacewalk-cut-short-by-issue-with-russian-cosmonauts-spacesuit-drop-everything-and-start-going-back/article_3cc4fda9-d8a8-54e5-9525-5a197c9c1d72.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In this piece, we’ll use TipRanks’ Comparison Tool to look at three FAANG stocks — AAPL, GOOGL, AMZN — that Wall Street is pounding the table on, with “Strong Buy” ratings and price targets that still imply solid gains from current levels.
FAANG stocks have been in rally mode ever since the broader stock market formed a bottom in June. Many firms within the exclusive cohort have been viewed as rather defensive amid the recent barrage of volatility. While the powerful tech behemoths aren’t immune to the impact of a steep economic downturn, they seem better equipped to take further market share away from their competitors.
Undoubtedly, the FAANG group has found ways to adapt to difficult times. Though the coming recession could be the falling tide that lowers all boats across the S&P 500, my bet would be that the best-in-breed firms, like those within FAANG, will be the ones that better themselves most as job cuts and cutbacks on investment become the new norm.
While I don’t view FAANG as the market’s “new defensives,” I do think they’re in great shape to continue acting resilient over the coming weeks and months. This market is beginning to show signs that it’s okay with higher interest rates if it means pushing inflation off of its incredibly elevated peak.
Apple (AAPL)
Apple has been the hottest of the FAANG cohort of late, surging more than 33% off its June low. Undoubtedly, the iPhone maker is showing signs of taking share away from rivals. As the world slips into a recession, Apple seems well-equipped to offset macro headwinds as it continues moving into the turf of rivals, not just in smartphones but across other product categories and services.
Morgan Stanley (MS) analyst Erik Woodring recently noted that Apple has more stable products relative to competitors. He’s right. With such a powerful ecosystem of many loyal users, Apple can raise prices in a big way without its customers putting up too much fuss. In an era of high inflation, Apple’s top-tier pricing power is paying major dividends. Just ask Warren Buffett, who took another big bite out of AAPL stock in the second quarter.
For the second quarter, Apple saw demand shipments slip 9%. Still, global demand couldn’t be more robust, with Apple’s global phone share rising to 17% in Q2 from 14% over the same quarter a year prior.
Apple continues to flex its muscles, and I find it hard to believe a mild recession will stop recent momentum in its tracks. Looking ahead to 2023, a recession may be in the cards. That said, the firm could be poised to unveil its mixed-reality headset.
Undoubtedly, it’s been such a long time since Apple delivered such a shocker at its keynote. Though the headset is no longer a surprise, given the rumor mill has been spinning for years now, I wouldn’t at all be shocked to see shares rally as the design and additional details are released.
Indeed, Apple may have the keys to the metaverse, making it an exciting time to be a shareholder.
Like the Oracle of Omaha, Wall Street analysts just can’t get enough of AAPL stock, which has 23 Buys, four Holds, and one Sell. The average Apple price target of $182.79 implies just 4.7% upside potential over the year ahead. Given the magnitude of the recent run, though, Apple stock seems overdue for some price target upgrades.
Alphabet (GOOG)(GOOGL)
Alphabet stock has enjoyed a much more muted bounce off June lows, now up around 16%. The company is fresh off a better-than-feared quarter that actually fell short of analyst expectations. For Q2 2022, Google’s per-share earnings came in at $1.21, just shy of the average analyst estimate of $1.27.
Despite the rare bottom-line fumble, investors have been much more forgiving of the name. Google Cloud really flexed its muscles for the quarter. As the secular trend in the cloud continues, it’s likely that Google’s Cloud business can continue helping the stock weather any further macro storm. Sometimes secular trends are just far stronger than mild macro headwinds.
Alphabet’s Q2 revenues came in just shy of $70 billion, up 12.6% year-over-year on a constant-currency basis. Advertising — a segment that’s caused quite a bit of investor nail-biting in recent months — remained robust, up 11.6% year-over-year.
Though YouTube has hit a bump in the road, I still view it as head and shoulders above peers in the social space. Undoubtedly, the video platform remains a preferred entertainment option among many within the Generation Z (Zoomers) cohort.
As the worst of the recession sets in, we may see Alphabet’s ad growth reaccelerate. For now, Alphabet remains one of the cheaper FAANG stocks at this juncture at 22.3 times trailing earnings.
Wall Street continues to praise Alphabet stock, with 32 analysts rating the name as a Buy while only two analysts rate it a Hold. Google’s price forecast of $142.63 puts the upside potential comes in at 18.9%.
Amazon (AMZN)
Amazon is the e-commerce darling that blew away expectations in its second quarter. Undoubtedly, many investors and analysts may have underestimated the retail behemoth’s staying power in the post-Bezos era. CEO Andy Jassy has proven a capable leader, and he’s ready to propel the e-commerce darling to the next level.
As the consumer recession sets in, retail may be in for a slump. Still, Amazon has shown that AWS (Amazon Web Services) is the new star of the show, with AWS growth surging by 33%. As a cloud frontrunner, Amazon arguably has the most room to run as the secular trend in the cloud continues through the coming period of economic slowness.
Further, Amazon’s forward-looking projects seem most exciting, as the company looks to increase its disruptive force amid rising interest rates. Higher rates have curbed reinvestment in growth among many cash-strapped small firms in the tech space. With such deep pockets and the ability to sustain steep losses across various forward-thinking business segments, Amazon is arguably one of the best growth stocks to own in this environment.
The firm’s logistics and fulfillment push could bolster its payments business and help Amazon spread its wings of disruption further. Simply put, the FAANG behemoth is better-positioned than most to grow in a recession, mild or severe.
Wall Street still loves Amazon stock while it’s off 22% from its highs, with 39 Buys and just one Hold. The expected upside for the year ahead comes in at 24%, as Amazon’s price target is $176.04.
Conclusion – Wall Street is Most Bullish on AMZN Stock
FAANG stocks are magnificent companies that may be key to succeeding in a 2023 mild recession. Of the three stocks mentioned, Wall Street expects the greatest gains from Amazon stock over the next year. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/faang-stocks-are-hot-again-which-do-analysts-favor-most | 2022-08-17T20:25:34Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/faang-stocks-are-hot-again-which-do-analysts-favor-most | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
House of the Dragon had a bit of a rocky takeoff, at least Down Under. At the Sydney premiere for the Game of Thrones prequel series, Patrick Delany, the CEO of Australian television company Foxtel, reportedly made some disparaging remarks about Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke, calling her a “short, dumpy girl.”
Per Australian news outlet Crikey, Delany was delivering a speech ahead of the screening of the first episode of the highly anticipated House of the Dragon. The new series is set roughly two centuries before the events of Game of Thrones and centers on House Targaryen, the ancestors of Clarke’s dragon-taming queen, Daenerys. The Foxtel CEO was reportedly attempting to make a joke about how he was late to jump on the bandwagon for Game of Thrones, which became one of the most popular television shows of all time.
“I was like, ‘What’s this show with the short, dumpy girl walking into the fire?’” said Delany, according to Crikey.
Crikey reports that Delany’s attempt at humor didn’t land with the audience. One attendee reportedly told the news outlet that “It felt like he was expecting us to laugh along but people in the room were obviously shocked by it.” Another said that “there was a bit of a gasp” after Delany made the comment.
A spokesperson for Foxtel later said that Delany’s remark was meant to be self-deprecating: “The aim was to convey that for him, Games of Thrones was something very different for television in 2011 and that Emilia Clarke went from relatively unknown to one of the most recognized and most-loved actors in television and film,” they stated before issuing an apology: “On behalf of Mr. Delany, the Foxtel Group apologi[z]es if his remarks were misunderstood and caused any offense.”
Foxtel has long been an Australian home to Game of Thrones, hosting the series across streaming and cable in that territory. As Crikey notes, according to a Foxtel press release, the 2019 Game of Thrones series finale was responsible for the “largest overnight audience in subscription TV history” for the platform at that time.
Clarke is not involved in House of the Dragon and can next be seen in the Marvel television series Secret Invasion. House of the Dragon premieres on HBO on Sunday, August 21. | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/australian-ceo-called-emilia-clarke-a-short-dumpy-girl-at-the-house-of-the-dragon-premiere | 2022-08-17T20:26:21Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/australian-ceo-called-emilia-clarke-a-short-dumpy-girl-at-the-house-of-the-dragon-premiere | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
As you’ve probably heard by now, Donald Trump is in a whole bunch of legal trouble. While said trouble includes numerous criminal investigations and civil lawsuits, probably the most pressing issue at the moment involves his decision to take classified documents from the U.S. government, which resulted in the FBI raiding Mar-a-Lago last week, a search they got permission to perform by convincing a federal judge they had probable cause to believe the ex-president had violated the Espionage Act, among other things. Since all of this could conceivably culminate in Trump going to prison, he obviously needs legal representation. But unfortunately for the former guy, no respectable lawyer wants to touch him with a 1,000-foot pole. No, really: It’s like he has monkeypox, early-era COVID, and the plague all in one.
The Washington Post reports the thoroughly embarrassing but entirely understandable news that “Trump and close aides have spent the eight days since the FBI searched his Florida home rushing to assemble a team of respected defense lawyers,” but, in the words of one person familiar with the matter, “everyone is saying no.” While representing a former president of the United States would likely be a high point of most people’s careers, it obviously becomes less appealing when that former POTUS is Donald Trump, who, in addition to reportedly stashing documents related to nuclear weapons in his basement, is an extremely annoying person to have to deal with. As one lawyer recounted to the Post, Trump’s legal team once urged the then president “against tweeting about the Mueller probe, only to find he’d tweeted about it before they got to the end of the West Wing driveway.” Others said he was “nearly impossible to represent and that it would be unclear if they would ever get paid.” (Trump, you may have heard, has a long history of allegedly not paying his bills, which one of his former attorneys, Rudy Giuliani, reportedly knows something about.) While the Trump of the ’80s would’ve been able to round up a legal team despite his reputation for being an asshole, it seems that is no longer the case.
“In olden days, he would tell firms representing him was a benefit because they could advertise off it. Today it’s not the same,” Michael Cohen, Trump’s former “fixer,” told the Post. “He’s also a very difficult client in that he’s always pushing the envelope, he rarely listens to sound legal advice, and he wants you to do things that are not appropriate, ethically or legally.” For his second impeachment trial, the one regarding his decision to incite an insurrection, his representation included a personal injury lawyer who specializes, among other things, in dog bites, and had sued the president the previous year. (Luckily for Trump, Senate Republicans were obviously going to acquit him, no questions asked, anyway, and he could have been represented by a first-year law student and it wouldn’t have mattered.)
Of course, some people are willing to be associated with the guy—they’re just not exactly the legal profession’s cream of the crop. Per the Post:
On Tuesday, Habba demanded the Justice Department reveal who told them Trump still had classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, which is, obviously, not how any of this works. Over the weekend, The New York Times reported that one of Trump’s lawyers signed a written statement in June that all classified material at Mar-a-Lago had been returned to the government. That obviously turned out to be a lie, which, the Post notes, could make the lawyer who signed the statement either a potential target of the criminal investigation for lying, or a witness who’d been lied to by Trump. | https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/08/donald-trump-lawyer-problems-classified-documents-raid | 2022-08-17T20:26:27Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/08/donald-trump-lawyer-problems-classified-documents-raid | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Fresh off his botched bid to buy Twitter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk made an appearance Tuesday at a Republican retreat hosted by House minority leader Kevin McCarthy in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where he delivered a “fireside chat” with prominent GOP figures ahead of the midterms, according to Fox News. The event reportedly took place on the same day that Representative Liz Cheney, an anti-Trump Republican from Wyoming, was defeated by her pro-Trump primary challenger, Harriet Hageman.
Representative Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, promoted Musk’s participation in the closed-press gathering on Twitter, sharing a photo of the two shaking hands and quoting Musk as saying, “We should be actively inspiring great things.” Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department spokesperson under Donald Trump, who attended the mountain-resort gathering, also posted a photo with Musk, writing, “Bucket list #selfie Thank you @elonmusk.”
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For years, Musk’s partisan affiliations have been ill-defined. Back in May, Musk tweeted that he voted for Democrats in the past “because they were (mostly) the kindness party. But they have become the party of division & hate,” he added, “so I can no longer support them and will vote Republican.” He went on to claim that a “dirty tricks campaign” would be waged against him for throwing his support behind the GOP. That cryptic warning came just ahead of an Insider report that SpaceX had paid a flight attendant a $250,000 severance agreement in 2018 to settle a sexual-misconduct claim against Musk. (The CEO told the outlet that the story was a “politically motivated hit piece.”)
In June, Musk revealed that he cast his first Republican vote for Representative Mayra Flores of Texas in a special election. But in a Tuesday tweet, the billionaire attempted to portray himself as a “moderate” who is not loyal to either party. “To be clear, I support the left half of the Republican Party and the right half of the Democratic Party!” he wrote.
Politically, Musk has made significant inroads with conservative lawmakers and media figures in his belief that social media companies censor users, an alleged phenomenon that he promised to resolve at Twitter. Some conservatives have even described Musk as the potential savior of free speech and the First Amendment. But after Musk recently announced that he’d be bowing out of the Twitter deal, some conservatives, including Trump, expressed disappointment, with the former president writing Musk off as “another bullshit artist.” Twitter is now taking the billionaire to court for violating his $44 billion acquisition agreement to buy the company. | https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/08/elon-musk-gop-retreat-wyoming | 2022-08-17T20:26:33Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/08/elon-musk-gop-retreat-wyoming | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Climate change and sustainability have been at the forefront of the royal family’s philanthropic endeavors for decades, serving as a common thread across generations. But now, with the environment in even greater peril, the cause has taken on new importance for Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle.
“The younger generation of royals are focused on climate change because we’ve reached a critical juncture,” Victoria Arbiter, royal commentator and author of Queen Elizabeth II: Pocket Giants recently told Vanity Fair. Extreme weather events have propelled citizens and governments around the world to implement long-term change.
By prioritizing protecting the planet, William and Harry follow in the footsteps of their father, Prince Charles, and their grandfather, the late Prince Philip. Prince Charles was ahead of his time, first addressing the damaging effects of single-use plastics, chemical contamination, and air pollution more than 50 years ago, something William has publicly praised him for in the past. Charles gave his first big speech on climate change in 1970, when he emphasized his desire to tackle pollution.
When William and Harry were young, they were aware of the need to protect the environment because they witnessed the work that was done by Prince Charles and Prince Philip, Arbiter said. Charles reportedly made an effort to take his children to pick up litter during the holidays, influencing his sons to now use their own platforms to champion environmental causes.
Aside from speaking publicly about conservation efforts, William and Kate have implemented eco-friendly practices in their home life. Reports suggest, for instance, that the royal couple had an electric-car charging point installed at Kensington Palace, and the pair is dedicated to making the electric car a symbol of their passion to fight against climate change. Last year, William and Kate made a statement when they arrived at the inaugural Earthshot Prize ceremony in London in a fully electric Audi that operates without emitting any carbon dioxide. Prince Charles made a similar declaration when he arrived at the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games earlier this summer in an Aston Martin that runs on wine and cheese byproducts. He also installed solar panels to generate electricity at Clarence House, where he lives with his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
“The royal family has no power—other than the power to educate, inspire, and motivate,” said Andrei Cherny, the CEO of Aspiration, a financial firm that seeks to tackle climate change through “green banking.” This brand of leadership is central to what is needed to confront the climate crisis, he added. “Billions of people around the world will have to change the way they eat, travel, spend, and save, and the royal family is uniquely positioned to drive that cultural transformation,” Cherny said.
Prince William homed in on this leadership role by launching the Earthshot Prize, an annual prize awarded to five winners who are committed to creating environmental solutions. This effort cemented his stance on climate change and made his dedication to the cause more visible to the public. “He’s managed to bring together some of the brightest minds along with a host of celebrities and public figures,” Arbiter said, reflecting on the initiative. “He doesn’t profess to know everything,” she added. “But he’s actively sought to educate himself and he has surrounded himself with experts in the field.”
Additionally, William and Kate have been praised for using fashion as a means to express their environmentally conscious lifestyle shift. In October, at the Earthshot awards, royal observers were quick to notice that Prince William was wearing the same green velvet suit jacket he wore to an event in 2019, paired with 20-year-old pants. Kate wore an Alexander McQueen dress that she had previously worn to a BAFTA event in 2011. “Instead of buying low-quality budget items with quick churn, save up and invest in pieces that last longer, and when you can, opt for repairing rather than replacing,” Cherny said. The cycle of short use leads to a demand for more clothing, which in turn has a negative impact on global resources, he added. | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/why-sustainability-became-a-natural-priority-for-the-royals | 2022-08-17T20:26:39Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/why-sustainability-became-a-natural-priority-for-the-royals | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MUFG Research discusses GBP form the positioning front.
"The weekly IMM positioning data revealed an interesting jump in appetite for holding the pound. Leveraged funds GBP long position jumped to just over 32,500 contracts, which is the largest net long position since the extreme period of volatility immediately following the covid pandemic market turmoil in March 2020. If you exclude that brief period when positioning was larger, this is the largest long position since April 2018. Using our z-score measure to gauge how extreme positioning is (standard deviation from a 2-year average), the current level is over 2 standard deviations from the average," MUFG notes.
"Across the G10 space, the GBP position is the standout with all other G10 currencies less than one standard deviation. Again, for GBP, 2018 was the last time we had a z-score of 2.0 when GBP/USD was trading above the 1.4000 level," MUFG adds.
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- Dow industrial average moved briefly into positive territory but is now down -165 points or -0.49%
- S&P index fell just short of its closing level from yesterday. The high price reached 4302.18. The close level yesterday was at 4305.34
- NASDAQ index which has been the weakest of the majors moved up to a high of 13053.51 him. That was still well short of the closing level at 13102.82.
In other markets
- Crude oil is trading up $1.04 or 1.20% at $87.58.
- Spot gold is trading down around $10 at $1765.82
- Bitcoin Bitcoin Bitcoin is the largest and world’s first digital currency launched back in 2009 by the entity, Satoshi Nakamoto. Being a digital currency, a defining feature of Bitcoin is that it functions without a central bank or single administrator. Rather, Bitcoin instead can be sent by peer-to-peer (P2P) networking, which is itself absent of any intermediaries.Instead of being a physical currency, Bitcoins represent pieces of digital code that can be sent and received across a kind of distributed ledger network called a blockchain. As Bitcoins are not issued or backed by any governments or central banks, it is considered to be legal tender. Transactions on the Bitcoin network are confirmed by a network of computers (or nodes) that solve a series of complex equations. This process is called Bitcoin mining. In exchange for Bitcoin mining, computers receive rewards in the form of new Bitcoins. Over time, mining grows increasingly difficult, leading subsequent rewards to become smaller and smaller. Given the structure of code, there will only ever be 21 million Bitcoins in existence. However, as of 2020, there were already 18.3 million Bitcoins in circulation. Bitcoin Making HistorySince its launch back in 2009, Bitcoin has remained the most popular and largest cryptocurrency in terms of market cap in the world. Its popularity has also contributed significantly to the release of thousands of other cryptocurrencies, that are now known as altcoins. At its inception, the crypto market was originally hegemonic, though presently the landscape contains countless altcoins.Bitcoin has also been controversial since its original launch. It has been heavily criticized for its use in illegal transactions and money laundering given its decentralized nature.As Bitcoin is impossible to trace, this makes the cryptocurrency an ideal target for illicit behavior. Critics also point to its high electricity consumption for mining, rampant price volatility, and thefts from exchanges. Bitcoin has been seen by some as a speculative bubble given its lack of oversight. Bitcoin is the largest and world’s first digital currency launched back in 2009 by the entity, Satoshi Nakamoto. Being a digital currency, a defining feature of Bitcoin is that it functions without a central bank or single administrator. Rather, Bitcoin instead can be sent by peer-to-peer (P2P) networking, which is itself absent of any intermediaries.Instead of being a physical currency, Bitcoins represent pieces of digital code that can be sent and received across a kind of distributed ledger network called a blockchain. As Bitcoins are not issued or backed by any governments or central banks, it is considered to be legal tender. Transactions on the Bitcoin network are confirmed by a network of computers (or nodes) that solve a series of complex equations. This process is called Bitcoin mining. In exchange for Bitcoin mining, computers receive rewards in the form of new Bitcoins. Over time, mining grows increasingly difficult, leading subsequent rewards to become smaller and smaller. Given the structure of code, there will only ever be 21 million Bitcoins in existence. However, as of 2020, there were already 18.3 million Bitcoins in circulation. Bitcoin Making HistorySince its launch back in 2009, Bitcoin has remained the most popular and largest cryptocurrency in terms of market cap in the world. Its popularity has also contributed significantly to the release of thousands of other cryptocurrencies, that are now known as altcoins. At its inception, the crypto market was originally hegemonic, though presently the landscape contains countless altcoins.Bitcoin has also been controversial since its original launch. It has been heavily criticized for its use in illegal transactions and money laundering given its decentralized nature.As Bitcoin is impossible to trace, this makes the cryptocurrency an ideal target for illicit behavior. Critics also point to its high electricity consumption for mining, rampant price volatility, and thefts from exchanges. Bitcoin has been seen by some as a speculative bubble given its lack of oversight. is trading near its low level at $22,248. Looking at the hourly chart, the price had a spike above the 200 /100 hour moving averages, but quickly reversed back to the downside. IN the process, the price has broken below a upward sloping trendline and stayed below. The $22,777 level is the 38.2% retracement of the move up from the July 14 low. That is the next downside target on further downside momentum
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The S&P fell for the 1st time in 3 days. The Dow snapped a 5 day win streak. The Nasdaq is down for the 2nd consecutive day. Both the S&P and and NASDAQ are lower for the week. A decline this week will be the 1st after 4 straight weeks of gains.
Yesterday the S&P index tested its 200 day moving average to the upside, but closed below the level. Today the price gapped lower and although it rebounded toward unchanged after the FOMC meeting minutes, the price action reversed into the close and the pair is ending lower on the day.
Traders will be concerned that the holding of the 200 day moving average is like the holding of the 100 day moving average back in April (see chart below). That hold was the restart of the downside momentum that bottomed on June 16.
A snapshot of the closing level shows:
- Dow industrial average -171.30 points or -0.50% at 33980.73
- S&P index -31.14 points or -0.72% at 4274.09
- NASDAQ index -164.42 points or -1.25% at 12938.13
- Russell 2000-33.215 points or -1.64% at 1987.31
Looking at the S&P sectors, 10 of 11 sectors were lower with energy as the only gainer (+0.8%). The biggest decliner was communications at -2.0%. Materials fell -1.4% in consumer discretionary fell -1.1%.
Rates moving higher soured the move in the stock market. The 10 year is up 8.5 basis points at 2.891%.
After the close, Cisco reported earnings :
- Revenues came in at 13.1 billion vs. 12.73 billion
- Adjusted earnings-per-share $0.83 vs. $0.82 expected
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The 49ers had their first joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings Wednesday morning, and a couple of loyal 49er fans were on hand to provide updates for us. Arik Armstead and Emmanuel Moseley returned to practice. Robert Nkemdiche’s release was a sign that Armstead was close to returning. Moseley’s health is critical, so it’s good to have him back on the field.
Let’s start with Danny Gray, who Patrick Peterson found out could fly:
Danny Gray TD here towards end of video pic.twitter.com/mDZ6uGtae1
— Steph Sanchez (@stragosaurus) August 17, 2022
They are toward the top of the screen, and you can see Gray run right past Patrick Peterson, who wasn’t expecting Gray to run deep. Gray is so fast that he had to wait a split second for Lance’s pass.
I understand it’s just practice, but these types of deep shots weren’t a part of Kyle Shanahan’s playbook a season ago. Now, they can take shots down the field on early downs to loosen up the defense or in short-yardage situations when the opposition is expecting a running play.
Either way, the offense can use the full field, which will only make life easier for everyone else.
According to a few people on hand, Lance found Deebo Samuel for a 50-yard touchdown and connected with Brandon Aiyuk down the field as well. Again, it’s practice, but where the ball is going and how the team is using Lance matters.
Get ‘em, Kinlaw
Whenever defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans takes the podium to discuss Javon Kinlaw, he preaches pad level. The primary coaching point for Kinlaw is to come off the ball low and not stand up as the play goes along.
This play is precisely what the coaching staff wants from Kinlaw:
49ers Javon Kinlaw just ATE this Vikings OLineman pic.twitter.com/FJU6K8C6rv
— Brad (@Graham_SFN) August 17, 2022
The play above gives you an idea about the chaos Kinlaw can cause. Having a defensive tackle that can collapse the pocket with the talent at the other three defensive line spots will be a headache for quarterbacks all season long.
Jefferson has a day
The Niners will slow roll Moseley back into action, so that means San Francisco guarded one of the best receivers in the NFL, Justin Jefferson, with a bunch of backups. As you might expect, they didn’t have much luck.
Whether it was during 1-on-1s or team periods, Jefferson had his way with the defense:
Look at this move Justin Jefferson puts on Deommodore Lenoir. pic.twitter.com/hCyMsEYMW3
— Steph Sanchez (@stragosaurus) August 17, 2022
Justin Jefferson leaves his man in the dust #Skol pic.twitter.com/Y4mZbQ9vRx
— Rick Sosa (@sosarick) August 17, 2022
Get well soon, starters.
Odum, out of nowhere
Jimmie Ward is out for perhaps the next month. That means someone has to step up for safety. That could be Tarvarius Moore, but don’t count out Odum.
49ers George Odom picks off Vikings Kirk Cousins in team period pic.twitter.com/EkdZJRRJXO
— Brad (@Graham_SFN) August 17, 2022
Consistency will be key for Odum, as he gave up a big play that led to a touchdown. But generating a turnover will always catch the attention of the coaches.
Trey’s day
Lance found Deebo for a deep pass, but Samuel dropped it. As the teams were moving the ball, it sounds like that’s when Lance was his most effective. He found Aiyuk for gains of 15 and 17 on the same drive. The highlight came in the red zone, where Lance rolled to his right and found Samuel back across the middle for a score. Finally, on 4th & 10, Lance used his athleticism to evade a sack and hit Deebo for a gain of 25.
Lance finished the day 11-of-17 and had to do his fair share of scrambling as there were four would-be sacks. | https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/8/17/23309885/49ers-vikings-joint-practice-updates | 2022-08-17T20:47:45Z | ninersnation.com | control | https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/8/17/23309885/49ers-vikings-joint-practice-updates | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Since Kyle Shanahan has taken over as 49ers head coach, there has been a preseason star at wide receiver, specifically the slot, each year. First, it was Trent Taylor. Once he came back from injury, Taylor seemed destined to break out as Jimmy Garopoplo’s favorite target in 2019.
Then, we had Mohamed Sanu. He was supposed to be the veteran that was needed inside, who knew how to win and played with the right mentality.
Last year, it was Trent Sherfield. He was different front Taylor, as Sherfield brought speed to the table. Everyone recalls Sherfield’s deep preseason touchdown reception from Trey Lance. That came after Sherfield had impressed throughout training camp last year.
Neither Taylor, Sanu, nor Sherfield did anything noteworthy during each season after standing out in training camp. This year, the 49ers have another wide receiver who is grabbing everyone’s attention — rookie Danny Gray.
The difference between Gray and the names mentioned above is the investment the 49ers have in him. The other three were all on one-year contracts. San Francisco drafted Gray in the third round. So not only will he have a longer leash than the others, but there’s an expectation for Gray to produce.
During today’s episode of The Shanaplan, we ask whether you are buying Gray’s preseason hype. He ran by Patrick Peterson and connected with Trey Lance on another deep throw during Wednesday’s joint practice against the Vikings. It feels as though we see these reports daily from Gray.
No matter if you’re all in on Gray or would rather wait and see before you crown him, his impact on the offense is already felt. For the first time in ages, defenses must respect the 49ers' deep passing game. Kyle Shanahan can open up the playbook, and all that’ll do is create more space for some of the best playmakers in the NFL.
Rob Guerrera and I discussed Gray and what else Twitter told us happened during joint practices today. You can listen to the episode in its entirety below:
Other topics include:
Will Trey Lance being under pressure be the norm? (7:04)
How will 49ers fans react to Lance’s bad games? (10:25)
Shanahan’s odd comment that the QB won’t make or break the team (13:06)
Shanahan knows this team is going to be good and has said so (16:36)
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Yesterday we had the latest in the string of Reserve Bank of New Zealand rate hikes:
- ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: AUD drops on data, NZD up on RBNZ
- RBNZ Gov. Orr says sees below-par growth but not forecasting a recession
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Orr will be speaking again today. He will be appearing before the NZ Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Select Committee.
After policy statements its normal for Orr and other officials of the Bank to pop up in media interviews in following days also. | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/rbnz-gov-orr-ill-be-speaking-again-today-thursday-18-august-2022--20220817/ | 2022-08-17T20:48:13Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/rbnz-gov-orr-ill-be-speaking-again-today-thursday-18-august-2022--20220817/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) — It was all smiles for residents at Jewish Senior Life's campuses in Michigan.
They were treated Tuesday to a parade of classic cars.
"I just love seeing the old cars," Pat George said. "I just love it."
Jewish Senior Life had previously held the event at their West Bloomfield location, but this year they expanded it to the location in Oak Park.
The owners of the cars say they have just as much fun as the residents.
"I like people who can't get out and about and I like showing off my cars," a driver said.
This story was originally reported by Kimberly Craig on wxyz.com | https://www.katc.com/lifestyle/seniors-get-front-row-seats-to-private-parade-of-classic-cars | 2022-08-17T20:48:30Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/lifestyle/seniors-get-front-row-seats-to-private-parade-of-classic-cars | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Good Wednesday. We will be cloudy this evening with temps in the 70s, and a VERY slight chance for an isolated shower.
We are in a stretch for the next week or so that will be cooler and wetter than normal.
Thursday will be mostly cloudy with an occasional peak of sun. We will manage a high of 86, and we may see a couple of showers in the afternoon.
Friday we have a better chance for scattered storms in the afternoon with a high of only 80. Things right now look like they SHOULD quiet down in time for Friday Night Football, but stay tuned.
Saturday and Sunday will both sport highs in the mid-80s with scattered showers and storms both days.
We actually won't see much change through the first half of next week. Highs will remain in the low to mid-80s with chances for scattered showers and storms each day.
For the latest, download the Local 3 Weather app. | https://www.local3news.com/local-news/cool-cloudy-wet-period-setting-up/article_7418fa18-1e62-11ed-b058-a39c6fd0aea1.html | 2022-08-17T20:48:54Z | local3news.com | control | https://www.local3news.com/local-news/cool-cloudy-wet-period-setting-up/article_7418fa18-1e62-11ed-b058-a39c6fd0aea1.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Do you have a virtual private network? Do you need one? Both are great questions and in the last two years, you've probably heard a lot about VPNs.
If you've ever worked remotely on your company's computer, you've probably used a virtual private network or VPN. Why? Because it protects the company's devices from being hacked or getting malware on the network. But everyone should use a VPN and for other reasons too.
If you don't know about VPNs, I'll explain. every device that connects to the internet has an IP address like this. You can see yours by Googling "What's my IP". This shows where you're located and what you're doing online to your internet provider, the government, and hackers. My laptop, for example, has one IP address at a local coffee shop, and a different address when I return home and connect to my WiFi network. This presents some security threats regarding your data and activity as your internet provider, trackers, the government and hackers can see not only your computer's location but can see its activity or where it's going online.
A Virtual Private Network, or VPN, gives you a different IP address to hide your location. For example, even if I'm at home, by connecting to a Virtual Private Network anyone looking or gathering data will see that my computer and connection is in Frankfurt, Germany, or any other place in the world I choose, provided the VPN company has servers there.
This is especially important while working on public WiFi as it hides your computer from the network.
There are other benefits. Most streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Spotify have the rights to show certain movies only in some countries. If I log onto a virtual private network in Canada, I can watch the TV series Fargo on Netflix. If I search for it in the United States: it doesn't appear in the results. Sometimes Netflix and Amazon Prime can tell you're using a VPN and will block your access to the content.
Another example, playing the “name that tunes” game “Heardle” from Spotify: certain songs are not available in the U.S. but I can play the song and the game by logging on from an IP address in Germany.
There are several recommended VPN services: Express VPN, Nord, and CyberGhost. These are subscription services that work on all of your devices. You connect by choosing a location and connecting.
If you only work from home and have no interest in streaming content or playing games in other countries, a VPN isn't essential. But if you work remotely, live in an apartment, condo, or dorm, you should have a VPN and use it on your computers, phones, and tablets. I don't recommend free VPN services. Your privacy is worth paying for. | https://www.local3news.com/local-news/what-the-tech-two-reasons-to-immediately-get-a-virtual-private-network/article_9ce71dea-1e3e-11ed-87b6-9f668815a337.html | 2022-08-17T20:49:00Z | local3news.com | control | https://www.local3news.com/local-news/what-the-tech-two-reasons-to-immediately-get-a-virtual-private-network/article_9ce71dea-1e3e-11ed-87b6-9f668815a337.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In areas of China along its Yangtze River, the government has begun weather modification programs involving a process known as seeding clouds, to try and spark rain amid some of the worst heatwaves on record there.
China has been flying planes that fire rods into the sky to try and spark more rainfall over the drying Earth in parts of the country.
Multiple regions along the Yangtze have seen thin cloud cover, though, which isn't enough density to spark rainfall by trying to seed clouds, CNN reported.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, baking temperatures have been a major problem for farmers in China who've seen stunted crop growth for more than two months now.
The Chinese government has released recent warnings that it expects extreme weather to persist as the nation works to adapt to climate change.
A South China Morning Post report detailed an alarming incident where a woman who went out and bought a bag of shrimp at around 9 a.m. local time that day, arrived home less than an hour later to find the shrimp had been cooked in the bag because of the extreme heat outside. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/china-launches-rods-into-the-sky-to-cause-rain-amid-worst-heatwave-on-record | 2022-08-17T20:49:07Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/china-launches-rods-into-the-sky-to-cause-rain-amid-worst-heatwave-on-record | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Amazon recently struck a $1.7 billion deal to acquire iRobot — the company behind Roomba — and it's creating worries about data protection.
Amazon told Newsy that protecting customer data is "incredibly important" to the company. Still, privacy advocates say a recent deal to acquire iRobot would give Amazon a huge source of potentially invasive personal data.
"When people buy a Roomba, they want something that's going to clean their floors. They don't want a little roving robot with a front-facing camera, able to map their entire home and everything in it and deliver that information back to the world's greatest retail monopolist. This is not what the product is intended to do. And when people buy Roomba, this is not what they expect it to do," said Ron Knox, a senior researcher at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
The newest Roombas are outfitted with operating systems and cameras, making the robots a very efficient tool for creating maps of owners' homes.
Knox noted that Roomba could record the inside of your house in real-time.
"Amazon can use that data to do a couple of different things," he continued. "One, it can try to sell its captured Prime member customers more things that it thinks they want to buy. If it thinks you have a pet, you know, more dog toys, dog food. If you have a kid in your house, it can understand this using the Roomba data."
Antitrust experts also worry that the deal is less about selling Roombas and more about finding ways to surveil the most intimate spaces of our lives for a marketing advantage. Amazon already controls about 56% of the eCommerce market, and this deal could further that reach.
"To have this kind of physical data, which is an element that they don't currently have … you could really see a future where Alexa is pushing a new couch that fits perfectly in the dimensions of your living room," said Krista Brown, a senior policy analyst at the American Economic Liberties Project. "Then, they also provide a doctor when they see you getting an air purifier. It just has so many elements that can be kind of abused and help them further entrench their dominance."
The deal isn't set in stone quite yet, as it could face scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission. Chair Lina Khan rose to notability after publishing a Yale Law Journal article on changing antitrust law, with Amazon as the centerpiece of the piece.
Newsy is the nation’s only free 24/7 national news network. You can find Newsy using your TV’s digital antenna or stream for free. See all the ways you can watch Newsy here. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/consumer-data-concerns-as-amazon-is-set-to-acquire-irobot-roomba | 2022-08-17T20:49:13Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/consumer-data-concerns-as-amazon-is-set-to-acquire-irobot-roomba | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NEW YORK CITY — The Sept. 11 Tribute Museum is set to permanently close its doors on Wednesday, just a month before the 21st anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
According to the Associated Press, the small museum, which opened in 2006, said it was closing after falling into hard times financially.
“Financial hardship, including lost revenue caused by the pandemic, prevents us from generating sufficient funding to continue to operate the physical museum,” said Jennifer Adams, co-founder, and CEO of the 9/11 Tribute Museum, in a statement to the Associated Press.
The news outlet reported that the Tribute Museum provided tours by volunteers who either lost a family member on Sept. 11 or were connected to the attacks somehow.
The news outlet reported that the Tribute Museum was sometimes confused with the other Sept. 11 museum, The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, which was much more extensive and was opened in 2014.
Adams told the news outlet that most items housed in the tribute museum were being relocated to the New York State Museum in Albany.
Adams added that Tribute Museum would still be available online "to provide educational resources and support for the 9/11 community," the Associated Press reported. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/sept-11-tribute-museum-known-for-ground-zero-tours-closing | 2022-08-17T20:49:31Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/sept-11-tribute-museum-known-for-ground-zero-tours-closing | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The parent company for lower-priced retailer T.J. Maxx released its annual earnings forecast on Wednesday and expects to see lower profits as the U.S. deals with lingering inflation troubles.
TJX Cos Inc. expects profits within the yearly forecast for the company and same-store sales to drop after watching quarterly revenue miss estimated markers, Reuters reported.
Rising inflation has pushed many American consumers, especially those with lower incomes, to cut their spending on non-essentials, including clothing and home good, which are popular product categories at T.J. Maxx stores across the country.
Ernie Herrman, CEO and president of TJX Companies Inc. said, "U.S. comp sales for the second quarter came in lighter than we expected as we believe historically high inflation impacted consumer discretionary spending. While we saw more softness in our home categories, we were very pleased that comp sales in our overall apparel business at Marmaxx were slightly positive every month of the quarter."
Herrman said, "While we are not immune to macro factors, we are convinced that the flexibility of our off-price business model and the value proposition we offer to a wide range of consumers will continue to serve us well, as we have seen throughout our 46-year history." | https://www.katc.com/news/national/t-j-maxx-expects-lower-profits-as-shoppers-curb-spending-amid-rising-inflation | 2022-08-17T20:49:44Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/t-j-maxx-expects-lower-profits-as-shoppers-curb-spending-amid-rising-inflation | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
One couple opted for a not-so-traditional approach to hosting a gender reveal party.
While many go for the standard balloon-popping or cake-cutting spectacle, mom-to-be Maria Popa decided to have a stripper pole displayed front and center at her bash.
What’s more, the pole wasn’t there as a prop: She had dancers perform their tricks.
The party video shared on her TikTok account, which often features clips of herself pole dancing, has racked up a whopping 6.1 million views in just three days.
The video was shared on the Reddit page “TikTok Cringe,” which features some rare clips people come across on social media.
Eagle-eyed Reddit users were quick to spot that Popa’s video didn’t actually reveal the gender of the baby, but instead the spread she put on for the big day.
“So what gender was it? Or was it twins, boy/girl? I have so many questions,” wrote one person, before another asked, “So what’s the gender?”
A third puzzled viewer wrote, “I mean they are both very talented and this is original but just … why?”
“At this point is just an excuse to do something ridiculous and have a laugh. I’d bet most of the parents doing those gender reveal things are self-aware,” a fourth added.
But much to the delight of frustrated viewers, Popa uploaded another round-up video of the day, which indeed included the customary gender reveal.
The video acknowledged that the happy couple is expecting a boy, as one of the pole dancers popped a balloon that had blue glitter inside of it. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/17/bizarre-gender-reveal-party-boasts-stripper-pole-dancers-just-why/ | 2022-08-17T20:52:06Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/17/bizarre-gender-reveal-party-boasts-stripper-pole-dancers-just-why/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Longtime Freeport reporter suffers setback while recovering from life-saving surgery
FREEPORT — Community asset and treasure Jane Lethlean is on a bumpy road to recovery after undergoing a life-saving surgery earlier this month.
Lethlean, a familiar face in the community and byline in the Freeport Journal-Standard for over 30 years, underwent an extensive emergency abdominal surgery on Aug. 2 to treat an infection.
She was released from the hospital Friday and re-admitted Monday after experiencing complications.
"She had a setback," said her sister-in-law, Helen Lethlean, a retired nurse practitioner.
Jane was receiving home health care and therapy before she was re-admitted. Her recovery time is unknown at this point.
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Lethlean is a veteran freelance writer for the Freeport newspaper and a part-time employee of Highland Community College.
Jeniece Smith, a former employee of the Rockford Register Star, the Journal-Standard's sister newspaper, and now a co-worker with Lethlean at Highland Community College, called her colleague a "loyal" and "trustworthy" person.
"She's such a good person, and she's really revered in the Freeport community. It's crazy. Everyone knows her."
However, as a part-time employee of the college, Lethlean is under insured.
A GoFundMe account, established with a goal of raising $10,000, has collected more than $2,800 as of Tuesday evening.
Steve Lethlean said his sister is a devoted "dog mom" who has given a lot to the community over the years and is asking the community to give back to her.
Steve and Helen Lethlean said all money collected will go toward Jane's medical expenses, and any money beyond medical bills will go toward her lost wages.
To make a donation, go to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jane-lethlean
Chris Green: 815-987-1241; cgreen@rrstar.com; @chrisfgreen | https://www.journalstandard.com/story/news/local/2022/08/17/longtime-freeport-reporter-hospitalized-after-surgery-setback/65404249007/ | 2022-08-17T20:52:37Z | journalstandard.com | control | https://www.journalstandard.com/story/news/local/2022/08/17/longtime-freeport-reporter-hospitalized-after-surgery-setback/65404249007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A suspended state attorney in Florida sued Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, claiming that the Republican violated the prosecutor’s constitutional rights by removing him from office and is attempting to thwart the will of Sunshine State voters.
Andrew Warren was the state attorney for Hillsborough County, which includes the city of Tampa, until DeSantis suspended him earlier this month.
The two clashed over what the governor called Warren’s lax approach to prosecuting criminals and the state attorney’s avowed refusal to enforce the state’s 15-week abortion ban or any potential laws restricting gender-affirming care for transgender people.
Warren, who was first elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2020, claimed in the lawsuit filed in Tampa federal court that DeSantis infringed on his First Amendment rights when the governor ousted him.
“As a result of Warren’s decision to continue to speak out on issues his constituents elected him to pursue, DeSantis suspended Warren from his elected office and has deprived Warren of the ability to perform his duties, of his income, and of the benefits associated with the job,” he says in the 28-page suit.
Warren admitted to joining other prosecutors around the country in signing two statements opposing abortion restrictions and “[b]lls that criminalize safe and crucial medical treatments or the mere public existence of trans people” but insisted that neither statement referred to a particular Florida law.
Despite that, Warren said, DeSantis’ executive order booting him from office cites his signatures on the two statements.
“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,” Warren says in the court filing.
“But on Thursday August 4, 2022, DeSantis went too far. Employing the powers of his esteemed office as a weapon to suppress criticism and promote cronyism, DeSantis promulgated Executive Order 22-176 suspending Warren from his duly elected office,” it goes on.
At a news conference Wednesday morning, Warren accused the governor of an “illegal abuse of power.”
“There’s so much more at stake here than my job. Ron DeSantis is hoping to get away with overturning a fair election, throwing out the votes of hundreds of thousands of Floridians,” he said.
“By challenging this illegal abuse of power, we can make sure that no governor can toss out the results of an election because he doesn’t like the outcome,” Warren added.
DeSantis, who is likely to enter the 2024 Republican presidential primary race, laid out a litany of accusations of “incompetence” and “neglect of duty” by Warren in the 29-page Aug. 4 executive order that suspended the state attorney.
The governor tapped Susan Lopez, a judge in the district, to replace Warren.
DeSantis’ office said the lawsuit was expected.
“It’s not surprising Warren, who was suspended for refusing to follow the law, would file a legally baseless lawsuit challenging his suspension,” DeSantis spokesperson Taryn Fenske said in a statement to Politico. “We look forward to responding in court.” | https://nypost.com/2022/08/17/florida-state-attorney-andrew-warren-sues-ron-desantis-over-suspension/ | 2022-08-17T20:52:49Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/17/florida-state-attorney-andrew-warren-sues-ron-desantis-over-suspension/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly videotaped himself having sex with multiple children — including in vile footage where he repeatedly referred to his goddaughter’s “14-year-old” anatomy, prosecutors alleged Wednesday in opening statements of his federal trial in Chicago.
Jurors are expected to see parts of three videotapes allegedly depicting Kelly having sexual contact with his then-14-year-old goddaughter, Jane, over the course of the trial, Assistant US Attorney Jason Julien told the court.
“The defendant, Robert Kelly, had sex with multiple children,” Julien said. “He made videotapes of himself having sex with children.”
The prosecutor described the Grammy-winning superstar as a serial predator who had sex hundreds of times with minors and went to “extraordinary lengths” to cover it up, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Another videotape allegedly showing child porn will not be played for jurors because Kelly and his co-defendants, Derrel McDavid and Milton Brown, allegedly covered it up, but witnesses will testify about it, Julien said.
Julien told jurors the “I Believe I Can Fly” singer had “a hidden side, a dark side, that he — with the help of McDavid and Brown — did not allow the world to see.”
“This trial is about Kelly’s hidden side,” Julien said.
Meanwhile, Kelly’s attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, urged jurors not to believe prosecutors’ portrayal of her client as “a monster.”
“When the government wants to paint him as a monster … you remember we are talking about a human being,” she said.
“It is true that Mr. Kelly is imperfect,” she said. “On his journey from poverty to stardom, he stumbled along the way.”
But she said she believed jurors would ultimately find Kelly not guilty on charges of enticing of minors for sex, producing child pornography and rigging his 2008 pornography trial.
During prosecutors’ opening remarks, Kelly shook his head slightly and he nodded when Bonjean told jurors he was not expecting special treatment.
Jurors acquitted Kelly in his 2008 child pornography trial but some later explained that they felt they had no choice because the victim did not testify.
The woman, who is now in her 30s and referred to in court papers as “Minor 1,” will now be the government’s star witness.
Kelly, 55, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in June after his conviction in Brooklyn federal court on nine counts, including racketeering and violations of the Mann Act.
A host of victims testified at the 2021 trial, where prosecutors painted Kelly as a “predator” who preyed on his young fans and sexually abused them for decades.
With Post wires | https://nypost.com/2022/08/17/jurors-to-be-shown-video-of-r-kelly-having-sex-with-minor-prosecutors/ | 2022-08-17T20:53:25Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/17/jurors-to-be-shown-video-of-r-kelly-having-sex-with-minor-prosecutors/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Kremlin has reportedly ousted the head of its Black Sea Fleet after a series of apparent Ukrainian attacks on occupied Crimea, where the fleet is based.
Vice-Admiral Viktor Sokolov was made head of the fleet Wednesday, Russian state-run outlet RIA reported, citing unnamed sources. Sokolov ousts Admiral Igor Osipov, who’s commanded the fleet since 2019.
The leadership change comes as Russian momentum in Ukraine had reached a crawl, and a series of explosions in Crimea hint at the start of a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
The Russian Ministry of Defense immediately denied the report according to Russian newspaper Kommersant, warning, “Do not believe the gossip, when he is appointed, then it will be officially announced.”
The Sebastopol shakeup is notable given the symbolic importance of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. The Crimea-based battlegroup has been home to the Russian empire’s warm-water warships since the late 18th century.
Russia continued to operate out of Crimea even after the fall of the Soviet Union in a deal with newly independent Ukraine.
In 2014, Russian forces annexed the peninsula, declaring it part of Russia — a proclamation Kyiv and the Western powers reject.
Since the start of the invasion, the Crimea-based fleet has been the primary threat to Ukrainian port cities like Odessa. The fleet’s guided-missile cruisers have also been a key component to Russian bombardments of Ukrainian cities.
The fleet gained a black eye in April after Ukrainian anti-ship missiles sank its flagship, the Moskva.
A British Defense Ministry intelligence update this week said the fleet has been in an “extremely defensive posture” in the waters off Crimea, barely venturing beyond the coast.
The Russian fleet’s “limited effectiveness undermines Russia’s overall invasion strategy,” the British said. “This means Ukraine can divert resources to press Russian ground forces elsewhere.”
That assessment comes as Ukraine has said it’s gearing up for a push into the Kherson oblast — north of occupied Crimea — and after a series of unexplained explosions on the peninsula.
Last week, a series of detonations rocked a Russian airfield in the Saki district of Crimea, destroying multiple attack aircraft and leaving craters visible in satellite photos.
Russian authorities denied any airplanes were destroyed and blamed the massive explosions on an accident at an ammunition depot.
On Tuesday, yet more explosions were reported, this time at an ammunition dump and a separate airfield. Russian authorities called it “sabotage,” but gave no further information.
Ukrainian authorities have neither confirmed nor denied their responsibility for the attacks.
Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak hinted at more to come on Tuesday.
“I certainly agree with the Russian ministry for defense, which is predicting more incidents of this kind in the next two, three months,” he told the British newspaper the Guardian. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/17/russia-changes-head-of-black-sea-fleet-amid-crimea-strikes/ | 2022-08-17T20:54:01Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/17/russia-changes-head-of-black-sea-fleet-amid-crimea-strikes/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Sigh: In the wake of her long-foreordained defeat in Wyoming’s GOP primary Tuesday, the usual media suspects are jumping on an absurd “Liz Cheney for president” bandwagon doomed to do nothing but give the same suspects added opportunity for cluck-clucking — and probably to boost their bête noire, ex-Prez Donald Trump.
Never mind that, in a Trumpless world, these same outfits would be calling her Satan and a Nazi, as they did with her dad and even the likes of John McCain and Mitt Romney. In their eyes, the only “good Republican” is one who’s causing trouble for the bulk of the GOP.
Yes, Trump’s lies about the 2020 election are a continued horror, and his Jan. 6 behavior was despicable. But going monomaniacal on it doesn’t turn Liz Cheney into Abraham Lincoln, as she vaingloriously claimed.
Sure, she’s built a huge national fund-raising machine while abandoning her constituents’ concerns (and not just on Trump) and going silent on core conservative issues. That would let her collect a pile of cash from the same clueless millionaires and Lincoln Project types, and could even fund a third-party run for the White House.
Because she won’t go anywhere in any Republican or Democratic primaries: Every other candidate would bring more to the table than “I hate Trump.” And as an independent in the general, she’d mainly hurt the Democrat by drawing moderates looking for a bit of sanity, à la John Anderson in 1980.
Your new media fans aren’t your friends, Liz: They only love you for the clickbait. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/17/the-utter-idiocy-of-liz-cheney-for-president/ | 2022-08-17T20:54:38Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/17/the-utter-idiocy-of-liz-cheney-for-president/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A picture is worth much more than a thousand words when it depicts a cluttered bookcase — which may include a few surprise additions.
One image of a crowded shelf is said to reveal a real-life cat somewhere among the countless volumes and other tchotchkes — but the sly creature is much harder to spot than in a typical pet portrait.
The photo was originally shared on June 7, 2020, by Katie Hinds, a WNYC editor. “Today in find the cat,” she captioned the optical illusion.
It’s since been re-shared across social media, adding to its viral infamy for stumping all who approach the challenge.
Found the feline yet? Here’s a hint: Its fur is white.
The cat-savvy will know that the curious creatures love to explore tight spaces — especially when they make for a cozy and warm place to nap. And a television media console does make for an unassuming nook.
Indeed, you’re at least as smart as a second-grader if you found the cat paw dangling from below the TV.
Can you outsmart the ocean in this optical illusion? | https://nypost.com/web-stories/can-you-find-the-covert-kitty-hidden-in-this-packed-bookcase/ | 2022-08-17T20:55:08Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/web-stories/can-you-find-the-covert-kitty-hidden-in-this-packed-bookcase/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
HARRISBURG, Pa., August 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to honor Kim Alaburda with the 2022 Gail-Burns Smith Award. Alaburda, who is the Executive Director of the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (NMCSAP), will receive the award during the 2022 National Sexual Assault Conference® held online on August 17.
Presented jointly by ATSA and NSVRC, the award is named in honor of Gail Burns-Smith, one of the first advocates to recognize and speak publicly about the importance of collaboration between victim advocates and those working in the area of sex offender management to effectively prevent child sexual abuse.
Alaburda has been Executive Director of the NMCSAP for a combined total of over 34 years. She is revered throughout the state for her visionary, brilliant, kind, dedicated, and considerate leadership in a relentless pursuit to end sexual violence. She brings a highly sophisticated and collaborative approach to her work that has always integrated services for those who have been abused, those who have abused, and anyone impacted by sexual violence, including service providers. Her expertise includes successful community and statewide program and policy development and implementation, community collaboration, professional training, and fiscal and contract management.
ABOUT ATSA
The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) is an international, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to preventing sexual abuse. ATSA has member chapters throughout the world; and informs evidence-based public policy and prevention initiatives. Visit www.atsa.com for more information on the treatment and management of individuals who have sexually abused or are at risk to abuse.
ABOUT NSVRC
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence. NSVRC translates research and trends into best practices that help individuals, communities and service providers achieve real and lasting change. The center also works with the media to promote informed reporting and sponsors a Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) prevention campaign each April.
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HENDERSON, Nev., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grove Inc. (NASDAQ: GRVI), a market leader in Amazon and eCommerce brand ownership and aggregation, announces that today, August 17, 2022, its trading name on the Nasdaq officially changed from "Grove Inc." to "Upexi, Inc." and its ticker symbol changed from "GRVI" to "UPXI". This accompanies previous press releases notifying investors of this change.
CEO Allan Marshall stated, "Last month, we announced our growth strategy in a letter to shareholders that focused on our acquisition plan to bring more, profitable eCommerce brands in various industries under our umbrella. Moving to a new name and stock ticker is a reflection of the progress we have made and our goal for continued growth."
No action is required by the company's current shareholders as a result of this change, and the change in its ticker symbol will have no effect on its business goals, strategy, or fees and expenses.
Upexi Inc., is an innovator in aggregation, accelerating Amazon and eCommerce businesses by combining consumer data and vertical integration to scale brands in multiple industries, while lowering costs with a growing distribution network. Through strategic acquisitions, Grove continues to expand into numerous consumer markets, and utilizes its in-house, SaaS programmatic ad technology to help achieve a lower cost per acquisition and accumulate consumer data for increased cross-selling between its growing portfolio of brands.
Andrew Norstrud
Email: investorinfo@upexi.com
Phone: (702) 332-5591
Investor Relations Contact
TraDigital IR
John McNamara
Email: john@tradigitalir.com
Phone: (917) 658-2602
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with business strategy, potential acquisitions, revenue guidance, product development, integration and synergies of acquiring companies and personnel. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our annual report on Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Höegh LNG Partners LP's (NYSE: HMLP) second quarter 2022 results will be released on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, before the market opens. In connection with this, a presentation will be held at 8:30 A.M. (EST) on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. The results and presentation material will be available for download at http://www.hoeghlngpartners.com.
The presentation will be immediately followed by a Q&A session. Participants will be able to join this presentation using the following details:
a. Webcast
https://app.webinar.net/E3qLlRjln9Y
b. Teleconference
Participants should ask to be joined into the Höegh LNG Partners LP call.
There will be a Q&A session after the presentation. Information on how to ask questions will be given at the beginning of the Q&A session.
For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available from one hour after the end of the conference call until August 31, 2022.
The replay dial-in numbers are as follows:
Replay passcode: 9296187
Media:
The IGB Group, Bryan Degnan, +1 (646) 673-9701 / Leon Berman, +1 (212) 477-8438
www.hoeghlngpartners.com
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Three-year sponsorship will produce fun and engaging activities and opportunities for little learners
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tech Interactive has announced plans to create delightful and engaging resources for families to explore critical thinking and problem-solving skills through a new sponsorship from Stanford Medicine Children's Health. As part of the three-year program, The Tech will create a STEAM activity guide available at libraries and healthcare practices later this month. The agreement will also build new and exciting ways to encourage visitors to enjoy Climb The Cascade, presented by Stanford Medicine Children's Health, and develop another exciting attraction for visitors next year.
"We're thrilled to support such a creative and entertaining way to help kids discover their problem-solving potential," said Les Lifter, Chief Marketing Officer of Stanford Medicine Children's Health. "This sponsorship provides a winning opportunity for our shared community and creates a fantastic environment to help more kids and their families get excited about science."
Prior sponsorship from Stanford Medicine Children's Health made possible one of The Interactive's most popular attractions, Climb the Cascade. The engineering design activity encourages families to build a device that delivers a ball onto platforms of varying heights. Visitors put on hard hats, choose fun materials and explore mechanical engineering concepts by tweaking their designs over and over. It's not unusual to see innovators of all ages spend hours perfecting their device.
"We are grateful for this support at a time when so many families are looking for fun ways to enrich their kids' education during the pandemic," said Katrina Stevens, President and CEO of The Tech and learning sciences expert. "Delivering hands-on STEM activities anyone can do at home to waiting rooms and libraries will also go far in helping families fall in love with learning."
The activity guide will be available in English and Spanish starting this month.
About The Tech Interactive
The Tech Interactive is a family-friendly science and technology center in the heart of downtown San Jose. Our hands-on activities, experimental labs and design challenge experiences empower people to innovate with creativity, curiosity and compassion. The Tech is a world leader in the creation of immersive STEAM education resources to develop the next generation of problem-solvers locally, nationally and globally.
Inspiring the innovator in everyone. | thetech.org
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Annual For Fun Festival celebrates diversity and talent
PARIS, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teleperformance, a leading global group in digitally integrated business services, has opened its art submissions to the public for its For Fun Festival, the annual contest that celebrates diversity and talent throughout Teleperformance in the categories of art, music, dance and TP Originals. Now in its 12th year, the 2022 For Fun Festival was held in the Metaverse for the first time in April and began with a performance by Grammy award-winner Norah Jones who recorded an exclusive video for the festival singing her famous hit "Don't Know Why."
The music category was incredibly successful with more than 75 million views across social media platforms. Mae Oclarit from the Philippines and Edison Gabriel from Colombia were the first two finalists selected for the For Fun Festival's music category. While the music category has closed, there is still time to submit content for the other categories.
For the art category, Teleperformance partnered with multimedia artist LeDania who is known for her vibrant graffiti murals. LeDania created an exclusive digital art piece for the For Fun Festival. To enter the competition, participants need to have an account on TikTok or Instagram, upload their unique performance, follow Teleperformance on Instagram and TikTok, and add the hashtag #ForFunFestival2022 to be considered. As an added element for the art category, all submissions must incorporate the Teleperformance logo which can be found on the Teleperformance's Instagram and TikTok accounts.
"The entries for this year's For Fun Festival have been truly remarkable. It is an honor to have participants from all over the world join our employees in this celebration of diversity and talent," said Luciana Cemerka, Global Vice President of Marketing, Teleperformance.
The For Fun Festival began on April 22 and will end on December 12. Official contest rules, details, and information about the For Fun Festival 2022 can be found on TikTok. To learn more about Teleperformance's For Fun Festival visit https://teleperformance.com/for-fun-festival and follow Teleperformance on Twitter: @teleperformance.
Teleperformance (TEP – ISIN: FR0000051807 – Reuters: TEPRF.PA - Bloomberg: TEP FP), the global leader in outsourced customer and citizen experience management and related digital services, serves as a strategic partner to the world's largest companies in many industries. It offers a One Office support services model including end-to-end digital solutions, which guarantee successful customer interaction and optimized business processes, anchored in a unique, comprehensive high touch, high tech approach. Nearly 420,000 employees, based in 88 countries, support billions of connections every year in over 265 languages and around 170 markets, in a shared commitment to excellence as part of the "Simpler, Faster, Safer" process. This mission is supported by the use of reliable, flexible, intelligent technological solutions and compliance with the industry's highest security and quality standards, based on Corporate Social Responsibility excellence. In 2021, Teleperformance reported consolidated revenue of €7,115 million (US$8.4 billion, based on €1 = $1.18) and net profit of €557 million.
Teleperformance shares are traded on the Euronext Paris market, Compartment A, and are eligible for the deferred settlement service. They are included in the following indices: CAC 40, STOXX 600, S&P Europe 350, MSCI Global Standard and Euronext Tech Leaders. In the area of corporate social responsibility, Teleperformance shares are included in the Euronext Vigeo Euro 120 index since 2015, the EURO STOXX 50 ESG index since 2020, the MSCI Europe ESG Leaders index since 2019, the FTSE4Good index since 2018 and the S&P Global 1200 ESG index since 2017.
For more information: www.teleperformance.com Follow us on Twitter: @teleperformance
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OLYMPIA, Wash.-
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Ostrom Mushroom Farms in Sunnyside.
The lawsuit alleges discrimination against domestic farmworkers and women, and retaliation against workers who spoke against management.
Between January, 2021 and May, 2022, Ostrom allegedly fired over 140 of its U.S.-based mushroom pickers, the majority of which were women. During this same period the farm hired 63 male foreign agricultural workers.
These actions were an abuse of the H-2A system, as foreign workers are guaranteed fewer rights than U.S.-based workers.
Female workers at Ostrom were also reportedly disciplined at higher rates than their male counterparts.
Production goals were raised in an effort to pressure women to quit. Today's lawsuit alleges that Ostrom hid production numbers and fired female workers who they claimed didn't meet the goals.
When workers approached management with their concerns, management retaliated through warnings, disciplinary action, and in one case, physical assault. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/ag-files-civil-rights-lawsuit-against-sunnyside-mushroom-farm/article_6dc4197e-1e6a-11ed-b705-b33ac452d965.html | 2022-08-17T21:01:28Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/ag-files-civil-rights-lawsuit-against-sunnyside-mushroom-farm/article_6dc4197e-1e6a-11ed-b705-b33ac452d965.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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The port of Benton will begin construction on the Van Giesen/State Route 224 railroad crossing on Thursday, August, 18th. Detours will be in place.
Van Giesen Street will be closed for the duration of the project, with the railroad crossing re-opening no later than Monday, August, 22nd.
Detour signage will be in place and electronic highway notifications will direct traffic around the construction.
The detour will generally take drivers from Van Giesen Street to Bombing Range Road and Keene Road, and then via Duportail Street back to SR 240.
The project will fully replace the railroad crossing and the road on both sides of the crossing will be repaved. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/construction-to-begin-on-van-giesen-sr-224-detour-in-place/article_8b906582-1e53-11ed-8930-e7ffa1325ce8.html | 2022-08-17T21:01:34Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/construction-to-begin-on-van-giesen-sr-224-detour-in-place/article_8b906582-1e53-11ed-8930-e7ffa1325ce8.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic businesses are struggling to hire enough workers, which often leads to delays in service and reduced business hours.
The pandemic spurred the "great resignation" and businesses are still struggling to find enough qualified employees.
Workers are easier to find in some states than others. The personal finance website WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia, based on the rate of job openings for the latest month, and the past 12 months to determine which states are struggling the most in hiring.
According to the WalletHub findings Washington State is struggling the least in hiring, with a job opening rate during the latest month of 5.00% and a job openings rate in the past 12 months of 6.10% | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/wa-experiencing-smallest-hiring-struggle-in-nation/article_d8ce3272-1e56-11ed-9cd2-075ccf6dfe33.html | 2022-08-17T21:01:40Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/wa-experiencing-smallest-hiring-struggle-in-nation/article_d8ce3272-1e56-11ed-9cd2-075ccf6dfe33.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
FOXBORO (WPRI) — Bill Belichick used a few words to describe James White on Tuesday night.
“Intelligence, toughness, heart, teammate, dependability, and longevity.”
The three-time Super Bowl champion announced his retirement last week, and the Patriots were quick to honor the career-long Patriot, holding a press conference featuring White, Belichick and owner Robert Kraft.
“I’m extremely grateful to have played in such a great organization,” White said. “Great owner, great coach, for eight years.”
Over those eight years was a special Super Bowl LI victory, where White scored the game-winning touchdown in one of the greatest comebacks in sports.
“Everything was just going right that day by the grace of God, we ended up finding a way to win that football game,” White said as he reflected on the big game against Atlanta. “A special moment for me, my teammates, and the fans as well, something that we’ll remember for the rest of our lives.”
A Patriot through and through, Foxboro will always be home to number 28.
“Such a special place, man,” White added. “Too many people to thank, so much people to help me get here to make it to this point.”
White mentioned that he is interested in coaching, doing radio or television, and also sneaker design. Although he may not know what’s next at the moment, what he does know is that he will be a Patriot for life. | https://www.wpri.com/sports/patriots-new-england-nation/james-white-honored-by-patriots-after-announcing-retirement/ | 2022-08-17T21:02:09Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/sports/patriots-new-england-nation/james-white-honored-by-patriots-after-announcing-retirement/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Yakima School District’s board of supervisors unanimously approved its 2022-23 budget and changed its Monday meeting times during its Tuesday business meeting.
No changes were made to the preliminary budget, which has been available to the public for more than a month, said board President Martha Rice. No public comments were made regarding the budget.
YSD will spend around $306 million out of its general fund this school year. Another $10 million will go to capital projects to renovate Davis High School’s auditorium.
The total outlay from YSD’s general fund is about $317 million. Revenues total almost $313 million. The difference will come out of YSD’s general fund balance from last year.
YSD has allocated $705,624 to its ASB fund, $10.2 million to debt service, $10.5 million to capital projects and $2.6 million to transportation vehicles.
“We do appreciate the trust from the board of directors,” Interim Executive Director of Finance Jacob Kuper said. “We would be remiss not to thank the board and the community for approving the budget.”
During the meeting, the board approved Kuper as an auditing and investment officer, paving the way for him to replace Executive Director of Finance Becky Nissen, who is retiring at the end of the month.
A cause for concern in future budgets is YSD’s reliance on Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. The district increased its budget from last year due to inflation and ESSER funds. Those funds have allowed YSD to soften the blow of the pandemic, keep jobs and support students.
The district received $87 million in total ESSER funding since the start of the pandemic. It is nearing the end of its ESSER II grant, originally $21 million, which must be fully spent by September 2022.
YSD has $36 million of its ESSER III funds and about $9 million in ESSER III Learning Recover Expenditures available. Those funds originally totaled more than $55 million and must be used by September 2024, according to a presentation by Nissen and Kuper.
Several other purchases were approved by the board. YSD is using revenue from scrapped buses and a grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology to purchase three electric school buses for just over $1.2 million. The grant will also pay for charging stations for the buses.
The board also approved a purchase of $550,000 in fuel for non-electric vehicles.
Finally, YSD approved a change in the meeting time for some of the board meetings. Beginning in September, Monday board meetings will take place at 4 p.m., not 3:30 p.m. so staff can finish work at schools and community members can more easily attend meetings. | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/education/yakima-school-board-approves-budget-moves-meeting-times/article_ef1b6486-1e52-11ed-b3ca-97fd26a0695c.html | 2022-08-17T21:02:33Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/education/yakima-school-board-approves-budget-moves-meeting-times/article_ef1b6486-1e52-11ed-b3ca-97fd26a0695c.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Considering that at one point in history, natural hair types were viewed as messy or untamable, according to Eurocentric beauty standards, it's refreshing to see so many hair companies expand into the natural haircare space. Giant corporations to small indie brands, including a myriad of which are Black-owned, are becoming more recognized for their textured haircare offerings. And a good thing, too, because natural hair, which ranges from wavy to coily, kinky textures, requires extra TLC because it tends to be drier and more fragile than other hair types.
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When shopping for haircare products for your natural hair type, it's best to look for formulas that protect, strengthen, and hydrate the strands. Fortunately, there's a variety of shampoos, conditioners, balms, oils, and curly hair stylers available on the market to help you achieve the healthiest natural hair of your dreams. That said, sometimes weeding through all the products can feel a bit like walking through a dense fog, which is why we've done the hard work for you. Instead of wondering which products are worth taking home, keep scrolling for our helpful list of 30 best natural haircare products that are expert-approved.
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When I was young, anytime I was in public—in a restaurant, at the beach, or even waiting in line for the bathroom at the gas station–I was constantly seeking to recognize something familiar in strangers’ faces. I was looking for my mother. And though I didn’t remember what she looked like, I felt sure she could spot me: the skinny, curly-haired, freckle-nosed girl she had left years before.
She disappeared in 1970, when she was 25, and I was the middle of three girls, 6, 4, and 3. One day, she and a boyfriend dropped us off at our paternal grandmother’s house in Central Fresno, saying they were going to the movies and would come back for us in the morning. Except they didn’t. In the days that followed there were whispers among the grown-ups about what to do with us. Whispers and waiting, and bottomless sadness.
I remember feeling quietly underwater while we waited for our father to appear. He hadn’t been around in a while, and though our grandmother talked about him being away in the Army, later we would learn he was actually in prison for trying to rob a drive-in movie theater with a butcher knife. Jail time was not new to him, we would discover. Nor were violence and drug addiction. But for the moment, we believed he was our knight in shining armor who would whisk us away to a more secure life. Instead, he took us to the county building where the three of us sat lined up on a bench in a long hallway, waiting quietly as he filed the necessary paperwork to surrender us to the California court system.
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We spent the next 14 years shuttling through a series of kinship placements and foster homes, always together, thankfully. Many of our placements were horrifying, exposing us to neglect, violence, and sexual abuse. We were throwaway children who belonged to no one, least of all ourselves. Each time we arrived at strangers’ houses with our clothes in garbage bags, I wanted to believe things would change for the better. When they didn’t, I spent years waking up in the middle of the night. I would go into the bathroom and stare at myself in the mirror. Why is this happening? I asked, searching my face for an answer to why no one kept us. It’s your fault, my reflection replied. The most obvious answer.
I wish there were a way right now to reach out to that confused and terrified girl. I would turn her toward the mirror and tell her things she’s never heard before: that she is precious and valuable. That she deserves to be safe and loved. That she’s looking in the wrong place for the “problem” of her life. It didn’t start with her or her sisters, who are simply children, and have done nothing wrong—but generations before. A river of sorrow and unresolved trauma that weaves through family members she’s never met but who have struggled and thrashed in the same current.
On June 13, 1925, three days shy of her 36th birthday, my maternal great-grandmother, Anna Esther Pulliam McLain, died in a drowning accident in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge. Her 13-year-old daughter, Lorna, also drowned that day, a tragedy that profoundly altered the lives of the surviving family members, including those who hadn’t been born yet, as if the lethal undertow wouldn’t rest until it touched all of us.
I’ve imagined that day a thousand times. The sun-spotted water as children play, shrieking and splashing with glee. Then the tug of slipstream at Lorna’s ankles. She thrashes breathlessly, full of raw terror as her mother—who never learned to swim—jumps in and tries to save her. Both of them are quickly taken by the current, pulled under while others watch helplessly.
My grandmother Clover was 10 when her mother and sister died. She and her younger sister were given up by their father, who decided he couldn’t care for them, much the way my father did. Later, Clover would marry young to a violent and abusive man, and settle with him near Spokane, Washington. They had five children, the youngest of whom is my mother, Rita. Except not really. When Clover became pregnant with a sixth child, my grandfather told her that there were too many mouths to feed. That if she came home from the hospital with another baby, he would leave her.
Forced with this impossible proposition, she gave the child up for adoption and returned to her family with empty arms. But she never forgave her husband, nor did she recover emotionally. A few years later, she boarded a bus east to erase one life and begin another. Her two sons stayed with their father. One sister was sent to live with a pair of maiden aunts who resided nearby. One married at 16. And my mother, at around age 9—eerily mirroring her own mother’s experience—was sent to an orphanage.
There are stories we know by heart, and others that are closer to life’s blood. Ones we live unconsciously, destined to repeat them. I might never have been aware of my lineage if my mother hadn’t come back into my life, just as suddenly and bewilderingly as she disappeared, to eventually drop small shards of stories, clues to the past.
It was the mid ’80s by then, and my sisters and I had finally aged out of the system. We were living together in a dingy apartment with borrowed furniture, putting ourselves through community college with minimum wage jobs. Then a letter arrived out of the blue. Rita and some friends were going to be visiting California. She wanted to know if we were open to a visit. Honestly, my answer was no. But my sisters outvoted me. They wanted to hear what she had to say, and I felt I had no choice but to agree.
She came to the door alone, dressed in a striped shirt and white pants. Her wavy hair, the same color as mine, was combed away from her forehead. Her eyes were chocolate brown like my sister’s. Suddenly I found myself hugging her, tugged at by chaotic, incoherent feelings. She took us to a crowded Mexican restaurant. There, over chips and salsa, with mariachi music playing over the hi-fi, she tearfully asked us about our lives, without explaining where she’d been all this while, or why she’d left in the first place. We were too afraid to ask. Before the evening ended, she told us that she’d recently been at her mother’s deathbed and made a promise—Clover’s dying wish—that she would try and find us before it was too late.
Rita seemed to want to know us, to make amends. We three had been struggling to keep our heads above water, and she offered to help. We could move to Michigan, where she was living with her husband, Jim, and go to school there. Before I knew it, we were all living together in a small Michigan town. Daughters again.
In many ways, life did get easier. I arrived in Michigan malnourished, weighing barely a hundred pounds at 5'8". Without rent to pay, I could go to A&W every day for a root beer float. I could buy new clothes with my wages from Domino’s Pizza. But family life was complicated. Rita and Jim were both employed by the same factory in a small, one-stoplight town. They worked all day, then went out at night, coming home late to eat take-out in the kitchen after we’d gone to bed. They fought a lot, and not in whispers. Family meals were all but nonexistent, let alone anything like intimacy or nurturing.
My sisters and I enrolled in college, determined to finish. Then Jim left Rita for a much younger woman. Watching her come undone felt both familiar and terrifying, echoing against long-buried memories of the time before she left us, when our father was always out trying to get drug money, or catting around. My earliest recollections were of trying to wake her in the middle of the day, on the couch under a crocheted blanket, her hair over her face, an ashtray full of lipstick-stained, spent cigarettes. But she wouldn’t get up.
After Jim left, Rita finally began to talk to us about the past, little by little. These were never whole stories, just small, barbed puzzle pieces: difficult truths she had clearly wrestled with, and felt ashamed of. Like how her father once knocked out the teeth of his new wife after Clover left them. How she didn’t finish high school because she followed her first husband to Virginia for a military assignment when she was 17, in an attempt to escape her life. How our father had never been faithful to her, but threatened to kill her when he found out she had a boyfriend while he was in prison. That’s why she left us in 1970. Because she thought she was going to die.
I wish I could say I felt freer listening to her. All those years, I’d carried the weight of our abandonment, feeling like damaged goods, when in truth her departure had nothing to do with me. Our violent father had left her with three kids, no support, and few choices. Life itself had as well. She’d been abandoned by her mother and raised by strangers, just as we had. I could see her woundedness, feel the way it matched and chimed against my own. But really, I was still hurting, still the aching girl who’d been thrust into chaos and pain at the age of 4.
It would take many more years and a hefty dose of counseling and psychotherapy before I could begin the long work of forgiveness. I had married and divorced and was nearly 40, battling with my ex-husband over custody of our 7-year-old son, when I learned the story of Anna and Lorna’s drowning. The details sent a chill through me, and I made Rita repeat them. Anna had died just before she turned 36. I’d never struggled with any birthday, except the day I turned 36, when I climbed into the shower and found I couldn’t get out. I spent hours crying without knowing why, spinning over and over on the thought that I hadn’t done enough, or lived right, and that it was too late to change.
I soon realized it was Anna crying that day, through me. It was my grandmother on her deathbed, and my mother on the couch, too sad or lost to get up. It was all of us, swimming against the current of loss and grief. Knowing that trauma is knitted deeply into our cells, our DNA holds a lot of pain, for sure, but also hope and forgiveness. From where I write at my desk, I can see the whole story—the beginning and the middle and the end. It’s fallen to me and my sisters, now, to stop the cycle, to step out of the river and stay. Our children will never be motherless. Not even when we die one day. That’s what love does. That’s called healing: when a new story begins.
Paula McLain is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels When the Stars Go Dark (out now in paperback), Love and Ruin, Circling the Sun, The Paris Wife, and A Ticket to Ride; the memoir Like Family: Growing Up in Other People's Houses; and two collections of poetry. She lives in Ohio with her family. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/books/a39640419/paula-mclain-trauma/ | 2022-08-17T21:04:23Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/books/a39640419/paula-mclain-trauma/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
It’s easy to lump grief into one broad category of emotions that you never want to experience. But there are actually different types of grief, and each has little nuances that make them stand out from one another.
At baseline, grief is a normal response to loss during or after a disaster or other traumatic event, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Grief can happen in response to a slew of different things, ranging from a death to dramatic changes to your daily routines. That can cause a variety of reactions, including shock, denial, anxiety, distress, anger, sadness, loss of sleep, and loss of appetite, the CDC says.
Grief isn’t the same for everyone, though. “Grieving is a highly individualized experience that is influenced by multiple factors, including the nature of the loss,” says Arianna Galligher, associate director of the STAR Trauma Recovery Center at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. “It’s important to acknowledge that not all loss is the same, and consequently, an individual may grieve differently depending on the circumstances.”
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While grief is usually thought of as losing someone close to you, “grief is more complex than that,” says psychologist John Mayer, PhD, author of Family Fit: Find Your Balance in Life. “We can grieve lost positions, experiences, of course pets, stages in our life, and relationships,” he adds.
There is a goal with grieving—to be able to move forward with your life despite sadness and having a loss, says psychologist Paul Coleman, PsyD, author of Finding Peace When Your Heart Is in Pieces. But acknowledging that you’re grieving and “realizing that your grief can take many forms may help you to understand what your needs are at those times,” he says.
Whatever form it takes, “it’s really important that we process our grief,” says clinical psychologist Thea Gallagher, PsyD, a clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health and cohost of the Mind in View podcast. “When we don’t, it can ultimately make things worse,” she adds.
Because grief is so personal, there’s a nearly endless list of potential types of grief you might face at some point. Mental health experts say these are the most common ones.
Anticipatory grief
Anticipatory grief means you’re grieving someone or something that’s still around but may be declining or changing, Gallagher says. A good example, Gallagher says, is a loved one or pet with a terminal illness.
“It’s self-protective,” she says. “You want to pre-grieve because it feels out of your control.” People with anticipatory grief may try to avoid a loved one who is sick and can even act as if they’re already gone. “It’s problematic because it takes you out of the present,” Gallagher says.
Chronic or complicated grief
This is grief that continues at a severe level over time. It’s sometimes referred to as persistent complex bereavement disorder and causes painful, drawn-out emotions that are so severe that they impact your daily living, the Mayo Clinic says. “It can still feel as devastating now as it did when it first happened,” Coleman says. “Chronic grief is more likely chronic, untreated clinical depression.”
People may have complicated grief if it’s been a year after the loss of a loved one and they’re still unable to move through the stages of grief—accepting the loss, allowing yourself to feel the pain of your loss, adjusting to a new reality, and having other relationships, the Mayo Clinic says.
Cumulative grief
This can happen a few different ways, Coleman says. It can be new grief that happens on top of previously unresolved grief, like losing your mom several years after your dad and never processing your father's death when the second loss happens, or experiencing losses that happen close together, like having a serious illness while going through a divorce.
Delayed grief
With delayed grief, people may push off the feelings and emotions from a loss until they feel that they have space to properly grieve. “That may be something like, My parents died, but I have two young kids to take care of, and I have to compartmentalize this now,” Gallagher says. “It can feel really overwhelming, and you need to let the dust settle a bit.” In the case of delayed grief, Gallagher says that people will often “engage in the grief process” a year or so later. However, Gallagher notes, these feelings can also come up when someone is “triggered," like having an emotional meltdown in a department store because you smelled the perfume your late grandmother always wore.
Absent grief
Again, not everyone grieves the same way, and in some situations, you may not feel anything while you’re grieving. In the case of absent grief, you will have “no obvious signs of grief at all—no crying, no physical symptoms, no sleep changes, no ruminating about the loss,” Coleman says. But, he adds, “if the relationship was important and close, it suggests that the person is denying the enormity of the loss because it would be too overwhelming.”
Inhibited grief
With inhibited grief, “the person is trying to suppress any emotional reactions they find too uncomfortable or embarrassing or that might interfere with daily life in some way,” Coleman says. It’s a way of trying to control your emotions, he says. But, he notes, “such suppression usually backfires, and grief can show up later or appear indirectly in the form of irritability or impatience, sleep disturbances, or odd behavioral changes.”
Disenfranchised grief
“This is grief that others may not recognize because the loss is not something the average person might automatically relate to or assume would create such deep sadness,” Coleman says. It can include grieving the loss of an unusual pet, feeling sad about the death of someone you didn’t know for long, or feeling sadness for a loss related to a group you belong to, like grieving the loss of women’s reproductive rights on a federal level.
When to see a therapist for grief
With grief, “it’s important to work your way through it,” Gallagher says. “Don’t push it down, and don’t talk yourself out of it,” she says.
If you feel like your grief isn’t getting better with time or it’s interfering with your daily life, Mayer says it’s time to see a mental health professional for help. “Don’t hesitate,” he adds. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a40911471/types-of-grief/ | 2022-08-17T21:04:33Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a40911471/types-of-grief/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Ending a romantic relationship, whether short-term or long-term, can be a withering and life-draining experience. If you've been with your partner long enough to have built a home and a family together, their absence can feel, quite literally, like a missing limb. There's a kind of fusion that happens in love relationships that makes the severing of the unit excruciatingly painful.
You wake up to an emptiness on one side of your bed; a wonderful thing happens and you can't share it with them; a bad day at work can no longer be broken down with the person you thought would always have your back. The devastation can be as grave as losing a loved one to death, according to Jill Weber, PhD, a psychologist and author of Breaking Up & Divorce. "It's not the same as a death, but our brains have to kind of go through a similar process that's very healthy," she says.
Weber, in fact, says the five stages of breaking up with someone are akin to the five stages of grief, formulated by psychologist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, we experience when someone we love passes away.
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Here she identifies each and how we can successfully manage—even thrive—through each phase of heartbreak.
Stage 1: Deep denial.
In this stage, you're so bereft and gobsmacked, you're in total disbelief. "You're blaming the other person, thinking, They're not getting it. What's wrong with them? I'm going to keep calling. I'm going to make them see they need to get therapy. All that kind of kicking the can down the road," Weber explains. While she emphasizes that it's essential to honor and allow yourself to go through each phase, she thinks that we need to pause and suss out the whys undergirding the demise of our relationship: "If somebody ended the relationship with you, or you've ended it, that means something needs to be really looked at and taken seriously." Probing that a little will help spotlight what you can learn from the experience.
Stage 2: Full fury.
"Anger often comes after denial wanes," Weber says, and a sense of unfairness takes root. "How did this happen to me? You can feel like you're a victim. Maybe you are a victim," she says. You're starting to get (inflamed) clarity on your relationship, your ex, and yourself. You might be hurling harsh judgments at your former flame or at yourself. "For many, it can devolve into blaming. You can really get stuck in that, ruminating and obsessing about how your ex wronged you." To prevent this outcome, Weber suggests speaking with friends and family who can provide a clearer, more measured understanding of the situation.
Stage 3: Bad bargain.
Bargaining is a coping mechanism whereby we attempt to "undo the grief," Weber says. In this stage, we typically think of activities or tasks that will ease the pain—or even help us reunite with the lost loved one. "We might start saying, 'Hey, maybe if I say this to him, he'll see how I really am,' or, 'Oh, I never explained why I did X, so I'm going to go back and do that,' or 'I'm gonna write a letter,' or 'I'm gonna get a gift.'"
Stage 4: Depression and grief.
When the bargaining fails, Weber explains, that's when depression and hopelessness set in. "A lot of people feel, I have nothing. I am nothing without my partner. My life has no meaning," In this chapter of grieving, Weber recommends reaching out to a therapist for support and help processing the past. Another way to thrive through the bargaining stage is to treat ourselves to the kindness and understanding we're inclined to bestow on our old paramour.
Stage 5: Radical acceptance.
"The final stage for most if you healthfully go through this process is acceptance," says Weber. You're no longer obsessing over the loss or trying to unknot what went wrong or how you can regain your ex's love. "And there's a real bonus to this stage," Weber explains. "You begin to find new meaning, new passions, and new activities," she says, including enhanced self-awareness.
Substantial self-growth can result from a romantic union's end, Weber promises, if you move through your grief with the goal of greater self-understanding. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relationships-love/a39173100/stages-of-a-breakup/ | 2022-08-17T21:04:43Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relationships-love/a39173100/stages-of-a-breakup/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Some changes are coming to a popular national park in Tennessee.
Beginning March 2023, visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park will have to buy a parking pass.
The new parking fees are $5 per day, $15 for a week, or $40 annually.
Park Superintendent Cassius Cash said in a news release that it's part of a new initiative called Park It Forward, with the fees going towards maintaining the park and staffing demands.
"Over the past decade, park visitation has skyrocketed by 57%," Cash said in a statement. "Because the park’s operational budget hasn’t seen similar growth, the increase in visitors is starting to take its toll with wear and tear on aging facilities and undue strain on limited staff."
Cash said the new funding would "rehabilitate this national treasure and preserve the magic of the Smokies for future generations."
According to the Associated Press, the park is one of the nation's most popular, having drawn 14.1 million visitors last year.
Cash told the news outlet that those coming to the visitor center or needing to use the restroom would not need a pass.
Back in June, park officials issued a news release stating that roadside parking at Laurel Falls Trailhead would be blocked with temporary barriers such as traffic cones until the fall.
On Tuesday, a park spokesperson told the Asheville Citizen-Times that the park would eliminate roadside parking at trailheads along Newfound Gap Road, Little River Road, Clingmans Dome Road, Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, and Cherokee Orchard Road. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/beginning-next-march-visitors-to-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-must-buy-parking-pass | 2022-08-17T21:07:49Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/beginning-next-march-visitors-to-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-must-buy-parking-pass | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
It doesn't take long; A quick slide under a car and moments later the thief emerges with a catalytic converter stolen for the precious metals inside.
"You just hear every day or every week somebody in my neighborhood is getting their catalytic converter stolen," said Scott Cook, who lives in Tempe, Arizona.
Thieves cut the converters out of the car's exhaust systems, then sell them to scrappers. They are then resold to recycling companies.
The thieves get as little as $50, but the metals inside include rhodium, which is the rarest metal on earth.
There's only a gram or two of rhodium inside, but an ounce of the silvery metal can top $15,000.
"Certain electric cars that have a high efficiency and high amount of rhodium," said Chicago Police Superintendent David O. Brown.
Rhodium is used in converters with palladium and platinum to reduce exhaust gases, but as the rarest metal in the world, it's also valued for jewelry, high-end mirrors and electrical devices.
In Tampa, police busted one recycler last year who advertised on social media he was paying cash for converters.
"It showed that he had made well over $800,000 in about a year's time just with the receipts we found in the home," Tampa Police Department Officer Greg Noble said.
Bloomberg reports in 2021, State Farm Insurance paid $62 million in claims for around 32,000 converter thefts. That's up over 1,100% from two years earlier.
"I started my car and it sounded like a race car," West Palm Beach, Florida, theft victim Pamela Beady said.
That was her first clue that something wasn't right.
"There was metal pieces laying under the ground underneath," she continued.
The catalytic converter on her new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander was gone. It cost $1,000 to replace.
"I'm like, 'Man, if I would have just known that these were high-targeted,' because there are things that you can do to your catalytic converters to prevent thieves from taking them," Beady said.
In West Palm Beach, one way people are trying to prevent theft is by having their car's VIN etched onto the converters.
"If customers will call us, if it's not one of our customers, ask them for the VIN number," mechanic Ron Katz said. "We are more than happy to do that. There are other Midas' around the country now that are also starting this initiative."
In Phoenix, Midas teamed up with the Maricopa County State's Attorney to push for VIN markings.
"For us on the County Attorney's Office, this type of information that's being etched today is crucial because it allows us to link a catalytic converter, once it's recovered, back to its original car, its original owner," Maricopa County Attorney's Office spokeswoman Karla Navarrete said. "And it really aids in prosecution."
Owners are also having catalytic converters painted to help prevent thefts. In Chicago next month, a pilot program will include spray painting the converters hot pink and marking them with a Chicago Police Department stencil.
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In areas of China along its Yangtze River, the government has begun weather modification programs involving a process known as seeding clouds, to try and spark rain amid some of the worst heatwaves on record there.
China has been flying planes that fire rods into the sky to try and spark more rainfall over the drying Earth in parts of the country.
Multiple regions along the Yangtze have seen thin cloud cover, though, which isn't enough density to spark rainfall by trying to seed clouds, CNN reported.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, baking temperatures have been a major problem for farmers in China who've seen stunted crop growth for more than two months now.
The Chinese government has released recent warnings that it expects extreme weather to persist as the nation works to adapt to climate change.
A South China Morning Post report detailed an alarming incident where a woman who went out and bought a bag of shrimp at around 9 a.m. local time that day, arrived home less than an hour later to find the shrimp had been cooked in the bag because of the extreme heat outside. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/china-launches-rods-into-the-sky-to-cause-rain-amid-worst-heatwave-on-record | 2022-08-17T21:08:01Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/china-launches-rods-into-the-sky-to-cause-rain-amid-worst-heatwave-on-record | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Amazon recently struck a $1.7 billion deal to acquire iRobot — the company behind Roomba — and it's creating worries about data protection.
Amazon told Newsy that protecting customer data is "incredibly important" to the company. Still, privacy advocates say a recent deal to acquire iRobot would give Amazon a huge source of potentially invasive personal data.
"When people buy a Roomba, they want something that's going to clean their floors. They don't want a little roving robot with a front-facing camera, able to map their entire home and everything in it and deliver that information back to the world's greatest retail monopolist. This is not what the product is intended to do. And when people buy Roomba, this is not what they expect it to do," said Ron Knox, a senior researcher at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
The newest Roombas are outfitted with operating systems and cameras, making the robots a very efficient tool for creating maps of owners' homes.
Knox noted that Roomba could record the inside of your house in real-time.
"Amazon can use that data to do a couple of different things," he continued. "One, it can try to sell its captured Prime member customers more things that it thinks they want to buy. If it thinks you have a pet, you know, more dog toys, dog food. If you have a kid in your house, it can understand this using the Roomba data."
Antitrust experts also worry that the deal is less about selling Roombas and more about finding ways to surveil the most intimate spaces of our lives for a marketing advantage. Amazon already controls about 56% of the eCommerce market, and this deal could further that reach.
"To have this kind of physical data, which is an element that they don't currently have … you could really see a future where Alexa is pushing a new couch that fits perfectly in the dimensions of your living room," said Krista Brown, a senior policy analyst at the American Economic Liberties Project. "Then, they also provide a doctor when they see you getting an air purifier. It just has so many elements that can be kind of abused and help them further entrench their dominance."
The deal isn't set in stone quite yet, as it could face scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission. Chair Lina Khan rose to notability after publishing a Yale Law Journal article on changing antitrust law, with Amazon as the centerpiece of the piece.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Rudy Giuliani faced hours of questioning Wednesday before a special grand jury in Atlanta as a target of an investigation into attempts by former President Donald Trump and others to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia.
The former New York mayor and Trump attorney left the Fulton County courthouse without commenting to reporters roughly six hours after the special grand jury convened Wednesday as part of a rapidly escalating investigation that has ensnared several Trump allies.
Giuliani's questioning took place behind closed doors, as grand jury proceedings are secret. Swarmed by news cameras Wednesday morning as he stepped out of a black SUV at the courthouse steps, Giuliani said he didn't plan to talk about his testimony.
“Grand juries, as I recall, are secret,” said Giuliani, who came to court with his attorney, Robert Costello. “They ask the questions and we’ll see.”
Though grand jury secrecy rules prohibit people present during grand jury testimony from discussing it, that prohibition does not apply to witnesses, including Giuliani. As a former federal prosecutor, he is likely familiar with those rules.
It's unclear how much the former New York mayor and attorney for Trump was willing to say after his lawyers were informed Monday that he's a target of the investigation.
Giuliani's Atlanta-based attorney, Bill Thomas, declined to comment after Giuliani left the courthouse. Costello did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The investigation by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has brought heightened scrutiny to the desperate and ultimately failed efforts to overturn Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 election win. It’s one of several investigations into Trump’s actions in office as he lays the groundwork for another run at the White House in 2024.
Willis opened her investigation after the disclosure of a remarkable Jan. 2, 2021, phone call between Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. On the call, Trump suggested that Raffensperger could “find” the exact number of votes that would be needed to flip the election results in Georgia.
Trump has denied any wrongdoing. He has described the call as “perfect.”
Willis last month filed petitions to compel testimony from seven Trump associates and advisers. She has also said she’s considering calling Trump himself to testify, and the former president has hired a legal team in Atlanta that includes a prominent criminal defense attorney.
Other Trump allies swept up in the probe include U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. His attorneys filed a legal motion Wednesday asking a federal judge to put Graham’s special grand jury appearance set for Aug. 23 on hold while the South Carolina Republican appeals an order compelling him to testify.
Fulton County prosecutors want to ask Graham about phone calls they say he made to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his staff in the weeks following the vote.
Graham’s attorneys, including former Trump White House counsel Don McGahn, are fighting the subpoena in federal court. They argue Graham’s position in Congress protects him from having to appear before the grand jury. A federal judge rejected that notion and ordered the senator to testify. Graham has said he plans to appeal.
In seeking Giuliani’s testimony, Willis noted that he was both a personal attorney for Trump and a lead attorney for his 2020 campaign.
She recalled in a petition how Giuliani and others appeared at a state Senate committee meeting in late 2020 and presented a video that Giuliani said showed election workers producing “suitcases” of unlawful ballots from unknown sources, outside the view of election poll watchers. The claims of fraud were debunked by Georgia election officials within 24 hours. Yet Giuliani continued to make statements to the public and in subsequent legislative hearings claiming widespread election fraud using the debunked video, Willis noted in her filing.
Two of the election workers seen in the video, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, said they faced relentless harassment online and in person after it was shown at the Dec. 3 Georgia legislative hearing in which Giuliani appeared. At another hearing a week later, Giuliani said the footage showed the women “surreptitiously passing around USB ports as if they are vials of heroin or cocaine.” They actually were passing a piece of candy.
Willis wrote in the court filing that Giuliani’s hearing appearance and testimony were “part of a multi-state, coordinated plan by the Trump Campaign to influence the results of the November 2020 election in Georgia and elsewhere.”
Willis also wrote in a petition seeking the testimony of attorney Kenneth Chesebro that he worked with Giuliani to coordinate and carry out a plan to have Georgia Republicans serve as fake electors. Those 16 people signed a certificate declaring falsely that Trump had won the 2020 presidential election and declaring themselves the state’s “duly elected and qualified” electors even though Biden had won the state and a slate of Democratic electors was certified.
Giuliani’s attorneys tried to delay his appearance before the special grand jury, saying he was unable to fly due to heart stent surgery in early July.
But Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney, who’s overseeing the special grand jury, said during a hearing last week that Giuliani needed to be in Atlanta on Wednesday and could travel by bus, car or train if necessary.
Asked how he made the trip, Giuliani told reporters, “I’ll give you one answer: I didn’t walk.” | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/giuliani-faces-grand-jury-in-georgia-2020-election-probe | 2022-08-17T21:08:14Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/giuliani-faces-grand-jury-in-georgia-2020-election-probe | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The parent company for lower-priced retailer T.J. Maxx released its annual earnings forecast on Wednesday and expects to see lower profits as the U.S. deals with lingering inflation troubles.
TJX Cos Inc. expects profits within the yearly forecast for the company and same-store sales to drop after watching quarterly revenue miss estimated markers, Reuters reported.
Rising inflation has pushed many American consumers, especially those with lower incomes, to cut their spending on non-essentials, including clothing and home good, which are popular product categories at T.J. Maxx stores across the country.
Ernie Herrman, CEO and president of TJX Companies Inc. said, "U.S. comp sales for the second quarter came in lighter than we expected as we believe historically high inflation impacted consumer discretionary spending. While we saw more softness in our home categories, we were very pleased that comp sales in our overall apparel business at Marmaxx were slightly positive every month of the quarter."
Herrman said, "While we are not immune to macro factors, we are convinced that the flexibility of our off-price business model and the value proposition we offer to a wide range of consumers will continue to serve us well, as we have seen throughout our 46-year history." | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/t-j-maxx-expects-lower-profits-as-shoppers-curb-spending-amid-rising-inflation | 2022-08-17T21:08:44Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/t-j-maxx-expects-lower-profits-as-shoppers-curb-spending-amid-rising-inflation | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Nikki Fired rolled into the first stop of her "Something New" bus tour, Tuesday evening ready to deliver a "closing argument" to voters ahead of next week's primary.
But right from the get-go, the target was Gov. Ron DeSantis; not her immediate opponent Charlie Crist.
"We will make Ron DeSantis a one term-governor and a zero-term president," Fried said at the rally.
In her 12-minute speech, Fried railed against the governor at least 12 times; saying he's demonizing LGBTQ youth, has done little to ease sky-high housing costs and blaming DeSantis for Florida's crumbling insurance market.
"Ron may have a Harvard and Yale degree, but what he's doing isn't smart at all. In fact, it's dangerous," Fried said.
Fried's takeaway message — she's the only one who can beat the popular incumbent as the sole Democrat to win Florida since 2012.
"She's off," Crist said.
But Fried has got to get through Crist, first.
The presumptive primary frontrunner brushed off a new University of North Florida poll that had him trailing Fried by four, Tuesday.
He's amassed more money, more endorsements, and is already well into planning for the coming months.
"Look, she's down in almost every poll. She's desperate and she's flailing about trying to resurrect herself," Crist said.
Voters will make the final decision on the 23rd, but Crist thinks many already have — citing internal polling showing a 10-point lead over Fried and 17-points among those who already voted. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/politics/crist-fried-campaign-in-north-florida-ahead-of-democratic-primary-for-governor | 2022-08-17T21:08:56Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/politics/crist-fried-campaign-in-north-florida-ahead-of-democratic-primary-for-governor | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The lingering cold front around the state line region is helping to trigger additional spots of heavy rain and lightning activity that will move mainly to the southeast, affecting several local counties into the early evening hours. A few of these storms will kick up wind gusts to near 50 mph, with isolated occurrences of 60-mpg gusts leading to severe thunderstorm concerns. Most of the rain will diminish late tonight leaving patchy clouds and temperatures falling to the low to mid 70s for lows. The front will still be a major factor in the rain development Thursday with highs near the 90° mark, influenced by more clouds and periodic rain and thunder action. Friday will also feature more rainy and stormy times, with multi-day rain accumulations able to exceed 2" in some areas. The weekend will feature occasional showers and storms with a partly cloudy sky.
--Casanova Nurse, Chief Meteorologist | https://www.wtxl.com/weather/wednesday-evening-first-to-know-forecast-08-17-2022 | 2022-08-17T21:09:03Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/weather/wednesday-evening-first-to-know-forecast-08-17-2022 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The only system that has shorter-range potential for development is situated just east of Belize in the waters of the western Caribbean Sea. The moisture wave will cross the land near the Yucatan Peninsula and then reach the waters of the Bay of Campeche in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, where a window of opportunity exists for the system to gain some organization before affecting the coastline of Mexico south of the Rio Grande River this weekend.
Other disturbances continue to have a presence in the eastern tropical Atlantic, but it will be some time before any of them acquire enough development to warrant tropical depression formation concerns.
Nonetheless, some long-range signals suggest tropical systems can gain further strength next week. No reliable source of forecasting models or guidance can depict a precise amount of strength or specific location of any of these systems beyond seven days in advance. Therefore, keep a proper perspective and a healthy level of skepticism of any long-range outlook forecasting an exact storm outcome projected toward the end of the month or later. | https://www.wtxl.com/weather/wednesday-evening-first-to-know-tropics-check-08-17-2022 | 2022-08-17T21:09:09Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/weather/wednesday-evening-first-to-know-tropics-check-08-17-2022 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Investigation into death of 3-year-old boy found in hot car continues
Temperature in Fort Smith was 100 degrees Tuesday
On what was the last 100-degree day in the summer forecast, a 3-year-old boy was found in a hot car in Fort Smith Tuesday. Someone broke out a window and rushed him to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The temperature at 2 p.m. Tuesday had topped 100 degrees in north Fort Smith near Midland Boulevard and Spradling Avenue in the Stone Brooke addition.
The boy was reportedly left in a car parked in the driveway of a house in the 3600 block of Boone Avenue, police said.
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Grieving people gathered on the lawn as police investigated what happened Tuesday afternoon.
The death of the boy in a hot car came on the tail end of a summer heatwave.
The death was the first one of a child in a hot vehicle in Arkansas since 2020, according to reports. There were two deaths in hot vehicles in 2020 in the state.
Sebastian County Coroner Kenny Hobbs said there has not been a death of a child from a hot vehicle since he has took over the office in 2017. | https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/2022/08/17/fort-smith-3-year-old-boy-dies-hot-car/10346082002/ | 2022-08-17T21:09:49Z | swtimes.com | control | https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/2022/08/17/fort-smith-3-year-old-boy-dies-hot-car/10346082002/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Fort Smith Board of Directors halts major water projects in hopes of avoiding tax hike
The Fort Smith Board of Directors put a temporary stop to major city water projects.
The board passed a resolution Tuesday night to halt water projects that cost more than 20% of city revenues. The directors did this in reaction to Act 605, which mandates that if a water project costs more than 20% of system revenues, then the city has to have a water rate study, which would determine how much the city would have to raise its water rates.
The board is opposed to raising water rates, as Fort Smith residents just passed a sales tax on the condition that sewer rates freeze.
Director Robyn Dawson said, “I personally feel like the public does not understand the ramifications of that act, and I think oftentimes the public feels like when things happened on the board that they weren’t informed or it was sketchy or shady or that type of thing, and when you’re talking about water rates possibly being mandated through a legislative act, I think that that’s important that we spend the time in a study session to have that done so that the public is 100% aware of what Act 605 says and what that means for the community of Fort Smith."
Dawson said, and others echoed, that many Fort Smith residents do not understand the difference between sewer and water rates, and they will feel tricked if water rates rise.
“I had a call just this week about this where someone was upset saying that we had made the condition we wouldn’t raise water rates, and now here we are looking at that, and I had to help them understand the difference between water and sewer, and so I do think this is very important to educate our community on it and give them an opportunity to learn about it," Dawson said.
The board pushed the issue to its Sept. 13 meeting, when City Administrator Carl Geffken said he would have more information regarding the interpretation of the law.
Director Neal Martin made a motion to amend the board's resolution. His amendment mandated that before major water projects can resume, the board must vote to approve the projects. His amendment passed unanimously.
Board members expressed frustration with Act 605.
“I will say I’ve said it before I’ll say it again, I think that Act 605 is one of the most ridiculous pieces of legislation I’ve ever seen come down the pipe from any place I ever lived at any level of government I’ve ever worked at," Director Jarred Rego said.
Rego implored the audience to reach out to state legislators to seek change in Act 605.
Halting water projects that costs more than 20% of system revenues means pausing construction on the planning for a project that would bring water from Lake Fort Smith to Chaffee Crossing via a water line. It also disrupts projects that involve Highway 45 and Towson Avenue.
The state is reimbursing the city for its part in the Highway 45 project, but the board is still unclear on whether the project would be included in the projects that cost more than 20% of system revenues as the state is paying for the project.
Alex Gladden is a University of Arkansas graduate. She previously reported for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and The Jonesboro Sun before joining the Times Record. She can be contacted at agladden@swtimes.com. | https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/2022/08/17/fort-smith-board-directors-puts-hold-major-water-projects-avoid-tax-hike/10347330002/ | 2022-08-17T21:09:55Z | swtimes.com | control | https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/2022/08/17/fort-smith-board-directors-puts-hold-major-water-projects-avoid-tax-hike/10347330002/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
How new Arkansas football defensive line coach Deke Adams wants to improve pass rush
FAYETTEVILLE — One of Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman's main goals for the 2022 season is to improve the Razorbacks' pass rush. His first step toward a better defensive line? Hiring a new coach.
Enter Deke Adams, whom Pittman hired away from the same position at Florida International. Adams has previous experience at Ole Miss, Mississippi State and South Carolina in the SEC. He's familiar with Arkansas, too, having spent four years at Ouachita Baptist in Arkadelphia.
Adams leads a defensive line group that lost three of last season's starters, including leading pass rusher Tre Williams. Among a combination of newcomers and returning Razorbacks, Adams is looking for a dominant athlete who can fill that void.
Adams spoke to the media Tuesday and, while he didn't name one particular player who had emerged, he highlighted a few who had shown potential in preseason practice: Jashaud Stewart, Nico Davillier, Landon Jackson and Zach Williams.
"They’re all different," Adams said. "We’re working (on), ‘Hey, what’s best for me? What’s best for them?' Over trying to teach this general pass rush concept. I think we’re getting a lot better at it. I think a big part of pass rushing is effort, and we’ve given that effort a lot this camp."
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Stewart and Williams are returning players who appeared in all 13 games last season. Davillier, a freshman and former four-star prospect out of Maumelle, and Jackson, a transfer from LSU, are newcomers.
Both Davillier and Williams can play inside or outside, Adams said. Jackson brings speed and length to the group but lacks experience. He's been running with the second team in the open periods of practice.
Linebacker Drew Sanders, a transfer from Alabama, is also a talented pass rusher. Adams said he hasn't pulled Sanders away from his position group to work with him.
"When you get kids like that, that are natural with a lot of their pass-rush ability, you don’t want to mess it up," Adams said. "We’re going to do things that’s going to allow him to be who he is, and we’ll play off of him. There’s some times where we have things designed directly for him."
Williams said Adams has worked well with the variable personnel Arkansas has, and that his more than two decades of coaching experience at a dozen different programs has made Adams an excellent teacher.
"I think he’s really taught me a lot of stuff that other people have tried to teach me," Williams said. "He knows how to coach players. I feel like we’re going to be a lot better. Everybody learns differently, and he really adapts to each player."
Adams said Arkansas will mix in three- and four-man fronts this season. Defensive coordinator Barry Odom wants his defense to be "multiple," and Adams said the 2022 squad has the personnel to get in more four-man fronts than last season.
"If we’re rushing four or we’re rushing three, I expect the same," Adams said. "I expect guys to have great pass rush lanes. I expect them to get to the quarterback. ... The guys are working hard, so we’re getting better at it. We’ll see Sept. 3 what happens on that day."
Christina Long covers the Arkansas Razorbacks for the Southwest Times Record and USA Today Network. You can follow her on Twitter @christinalong00 or email her at clong@swtimes.com. | https://www.swtimes.com/story/sports/college/2022/08/17/arkansas-football-coaches-deke-adams-defensive-line-pass-rush/10312764002/ | 2022-08-17T21:10:01Z | swtimes.com | control | https://www.swtimes.com/story/sports/college/2022/08/17/arkansas-football-coaches-deke-adams-defensive-line-pass-rush/10312764002/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Arkansas women's basketball's 2022-23 SEC schedule released
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas women's basketball's 2022-23 SEC schedule was released Wednesday, and the Razorbacks will start conference play with a tough matchup.
Arkansas hosts LSU for its first SEC game on Dec. 29. Last season's meeting between the Razorbacks and Tigers resulted in one of Arkansas' biggest wins of the season as it took down No. 12 LSU 90-76. Arkansas will visit LSU later in the season on Jan. 19.
With 11 SEC teams coming off of NCAA Tournament appearances last season, Arkansas won't catch many breaks during conference play. Arkansas has a pair of particularly challenging road games to look forward to: A Jan. 22 visit to defending national champion South Carolina and a trip to Georgia on Feb. 19.
As for home games, SEC East powers Florida and Tennessee will come to Bud Walton Arena on Jan. 5 and Feb. 16, respectively. A home-and-home series with Missouri will put the Razorbacks' seven-game win streak over the Tigers to the test starting with a trip to Columbia on Jan. 8.
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Arkansas women's basketball 2022-23 conference schedule
Thursday, Dec. 29: vs. LSU
Sunday, Jan. 1: at Kentucky
Thursday, Jan. 5: vs. Florida
Sunday, Jan. 8: at Missouri
Monday, Jan. 16: vs. Vanderbilt
Thursday, Jan. 19: at LSU
Sunday, Jan. 22: at South Carolina
Thursday, Jan. 26: vs. Alabama
Sunday, Jan. 29: vs. Ole Miss
Sunday, Feb. 5: at Auburn
Thursday, Feb. 9: at Vanderbilt
Sunday, Feb. 12: vs. Missouri
Thursday, Feb. 16: vs. Tennessee
Sunday, Feb. 19: at Georgia
Thursday, Feb. 23: at Mississippi State
Sunday, Feb. 26: vs. Texas A&M
Christina Long covers the Arkansas Razorbacks for the Southwest Times Record and USA Today Network. You can follow her on Twitter @christinalong00 or email her at clong@swtimes.com. | https://www.swtimes.com/story/sports/college/2022/08/17/arkansas-womens-basketball-2022-23-sec-schedule-released/10348890002/ | 2022-08-17T21:10:07Z | swtimes.com | control | https://www.swtimes.com/story/sports/college/2022/08/17/arkansas-womens-basketball-2022-23-sec-schedule-released/10348890002/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The koalas at John Ball Zoo (JBZ) will soon return home to San Diego, and the zoo is planning to give Noorundi and Iluka a sendoff before they make their departure.
Koalapalooza is scheduled to be held Sept. 3–5 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The zoo tells us the three-day event aims to raise awareness for conservation efforts regarding the adorable species.
We’re told guests can expect live music, other rotating entertainment, and food provided by Monkey Island Café.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online.
Check out FOX 17's koala cam while you still can!
The koalas are most active during feeding time at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., according to JBZ.
READ MORE: Everything you ever wanted to know about being a zookeeper and caring for koalas | https://www.fox17online.com/community/john-ball-zoo-to-hold-koalapalooza-in-celebration-of-homebound-koalas | 2022-08-17T21:18:32Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/community/john-ball-zoo-to-hold-koalapalooza-in-celebration-of-homebound-koalas | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — For the second time in two years, the office of the police chief of Kalamazoo Public Safety has come under controversy.
The first time was back in the summer and fall of 2020 when then-police chief Karianne Thomas was investigated for her actions into the mishandling of the unrest that summer. Protests and demonstrations occurred in May and June following the death of George Floyd, and teargas was deployed.
Then in mid-August, violence broke out when the Proud Boys marched in the downtown area. Police were nearby but did not intervene.
FOX 17 witnessed, and reported on, each incident.
Then in September, FOX 17 was told that Thomas “stepped down." However, it was later discovered that her contract was in fact terminated.
Months later, the OIR Group was hired to look into the city’s response to the various protests and demonstrations.
In October 2020, Vernon Coakley was sworn in as the new police chief.
However, the city announced Tuesday that Chief Coakley was put on administrative leave by City Manager Jim Ritsema. The city said allegations of harassment were filed against him.
FOX 17 reached out to the city Wednesday for an interview about the logistics of these kinds of investigations. They declined but provided the following statement:
“Personnel complaints are handled by the City of Kalamazoo’s Human Resources department and each situation is different. The review depends on the nature of the complaint and how many staff need to be interviewed. After factual findings are determined, the appropriate course of action, if any, is taken with the parties involved. An outside investigator may be brought in for a variety of reasons, including the current workload for Human Resources staff or the nature of the complaint. An outside investigator may also be used due to the sensitivity of the topic, or the position of the parties involved.
In this particular matter, the City Administration has brought in an outside independent investigator so that city staff would not be put in a position of investigating claims against the Public Safety Chief. The firm will thoroughly investigate all claims and will take the investigation in any direction where the facts may lead it.” | https://www.fox17online.com/homepage-showcase/the-office-of-kdps-police-chief-under-review-for-2nd-time-in-two-years | 2022-08-17T21:18:38Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/homepage-showcase/the-office-of-kdps-police-chief-under-review-for-2nd-time-in-two-years | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
What we have created can perhaps loook different if our views do different thing then what they are doing…\nHere is mine if my own opinion, in general and after much discussions..\nWell i got another thing wrong\nThe 2. part is correct: As always everything comes up to mind to be one way because a more complex, as simpler but if you do just an a1+ a4 – the same, then both will remain equal no more or than and its not DENVER, Colo. — In the last eight years, the number of kids diagnosed with ADHD has jumped by 30%, according to a study. But greater than that, a study published in JAMA found that adult ADHD diagnoses are growing at a rate four times faster than kids' diagnoses.
Still, millions of adults may be living with ADHD without knowing they have it. That’s where psychologist Andrew Fields steps in. Fields has dedicated his career to studying mental health and helping families get assessed for ADHD. His passion comes from personal experience. He was diagnosed with ADHD at 35 years old.
“I think the stereotype in most people's mind for ADHD is a child, usually a boy bouncing off the walls, and that's actually one of the least common types of ADHD,” said Fields. “I have a real soft spot in my heart for the adults who have been missed.”
Research by the Journal of Global Health Shows worldwide, 6.76% of adults, that’s 366 million people, have significant ADHD symptoms. The problem is it’s easy for adults to be missed. Symptoms can be subtle.
“You see this pattern of, ‘I get easily distracted, I can't stay on task. I am blurting stuff out. I'm interrupting people. I can't stay on something. I go to do something and I get distracted.’ And, if that's happening so much that it's impairing your life, that's what we'd call sort of the stereotypical symptoms,” said Fields of ADHD in adults.
Fields said adult ADHD can also show up as:
- Struggling with memory. You could have trouble recalling conversations or details, or you lose things often.
- Impulsive decision-making. That could mean buying something you don’t need or making a big decision without thinking it through.
- Getting overly frustrated at the small stuff. That could mean feelings of road rage or anger at the slightest disruption to your day.
Adult ADHD is also tougher to spot because it may not become disruptive until a major life change.
“New parents. New jobs. Every degree of schooling is when it shows up,” said Fields.
Fields said another common way adults find out they have ADHD: they see symptoms in their kids first.
“It's very genetic, and so, I oftentimes will have parents, you know, justifiably so, concerned for their child or teen. And we do an evaluation, and then they will reach out to me and say, ‘Hey, I might need to get looked at as well.’”
Fields said it can help a child get mentally on track if their parent is caring for their own mental health too. Getting evaluated and starting treatment can be life-changing. It was for Fields.
“I was driving somewhere and I said, ‘I feel vaguely patient.’ I said that out loud and I went, ‘Huh.’ And what I realized was happening is I still wanted all the traffic to go faster, but I didn't feel that ‘rawr’ feeling inside of me anymore. I started…I pulled over and started crying. I realized this is something I could never control about my brain before,” said Fields.
Left untreated, ADHD can lead to other health problems, substance abuse, and even decreased life expectancy. That’s why Fields wants people to know that help is out there, and there is no shame in wanting to be mentally well.
“It has nothing to do with who you are as a person; it has to do with what you're able to execute on. If you're struggling, don't wait,” said Fields.
Fields runs the Denver ADHD Center. To connect with him, click HERE. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/adult-adhd-diagnoses-growing-four-times-faster-than-kids-cases | 2022-08-17T21:19:08Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/adult-adhd-diagnoses-growing-four-times-faster-than-kids-cases | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
ATLANTA (AP) — Rudy Giuliani faced hours of questioning Wednesday before a special grand jury in Atlanta as a target of an investigation into attempts by former President Donald Trump and others to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia.
The former New York mayor and Trump attorney left the Fulton County courthouse without commenting to reporters roughly six hours after the special grand jury convened Wednesday as part of a rapidly escalating investigation that has ensnared several Trump allies.
Giuliani's questioning took place behind closed doors, as grand jury proceedings are secret. Swarmed by news cameras Wednesday morning as he stepped out of a black SUV at the courthouse steps, Giuliani said he didn't plan to talk about his testimony.
“Grand juries, as I recall, are secret,” said Giuliani, who came to court with his attorney, Robert Costello. “They ask the questions and we’ll see.”
Though grand jury secrecy rules prohibit people present during grand jury testimony from discussing it, that prohibition does not apply to witnesses, including Giuliani. As a former federal prosecutor, he is likely familiar with those rules.
It's unclear how much the former New York mayor and attorney for Trump was willing to say after his lawyers were informed Monday that he's a target of the investigation.
Giuliani's Atlanta-based attorney, Bill Thomas, declined to comment after Giuliani left the courthouse. Costello did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The investigation by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has brought heightened scrutiny to the desperate and ultimately failed efforts to overturn Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 election win. It’s one of several investigations into Trump’s actions in office as he lays the groundwork for another run at the White House in 2024.
Willis opened her investigation after the disclosure of a remarkable Jan. 2, 2021, phone call between Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. On the call, Trump suggested that Raffensperger could “find” the exact number of votes that would be needed to flip the election results in Georgia.
Trump has denied any wrongdoing. He has described the call as “perfect.”
Willis last month filed petitions to compel testimony from seven Trump associates and advisers. She has also said she’s considering calling Trump himself to testify, and the former president has hired a legal team in Atlanta that includes a prominent criminal defense attorney.
Other Trump allies swept up in the probe include U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. His attorneys filed a legal motion Wednesday asking a federal judge to put Graham’s special grand jury appearance set for Aug. 23 on hold while the South Carolina Republican appeals an order compelling him to testify.
Fulton County prosecutors want to ask Graham about phone calls they say he made to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his staff in the weeks following the vote.
Graham’s attorneys, including former Trump White House counsel Don McGahn, are fighting the subpoena in federal court. They argue Graham’s position in Congress protects him from having to appear before the grand jury. A federal judge rejected that notion and ordered the senator to testify. Graham has said he plans to appeal.
In seeking Giuliani’s testimony, Willis noted that he was both a personal attorney for Trump and a lead attorney for his 2020 campaign.
She recalled in a petition how Giuliani and others appeared at a state Senate committee meeting in late 2020 and presented a video that Giuliani said showed election workers producing “suitcases” of unlawful ballots from unknown sources, outside the view of election poll watchers. The claims of fraud were debunked by Georgia election officials within 24 hours. Yet Giuliani continued to make statements to the public and in subsequent legislative hearings claiming widespread election fraud using the debunked video, Willis noted in her filing.
Two of the election workers seen in the video, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, said they faced relentless harassment online and in person after it was shown at the Dec. 3 Georgia legislative hearing in which Giuliani appeared. At another hearing a week later, Giuliani said the footage showed the women “surreptitiously passing around USB ports as if they are vials of heroin or cocaine.” They actually were passing a piece of candy.
Willis wrote in the court filing that Giuliani’s hearing appearance and testimony were “part of a multi-state, coordinated plan by the Trump Campaign to influence the results of the November 2020 election in Georgia and elsewhere.”
Willis also wrote in a petition seeking the testimony of attorney Kenneth Chesebro that he worked with Giuliani to coordinate and carry out a plan to have Georgia Republicans serve as fake electors. Those 16 people signed a certificate declaring falsely that Trump had won the 2020 presidential election and declaring themselves the state’s “duly elected and qualified” electors even though Biden had won the state and a slate of Democratic electors was certified.
Giuliani’s attorneys tried to delay his appearance before the special grand jury, saying he was unable to fly due to heart stent surgery in early July.
But Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney, who’s overseeing the special grand jury, said during a hearing last week that Giuliani needed to be in Atlanta on Wednesday and could travel by bus, car or train if necessary.
Asked how he made the trip, Giuliani told reporters, “I’ll give you one answer: I didn’t walk.” | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/giuliani-faces-grand-jury-in-georgia-2020-election-probe | 2022-08-17T21:19:33Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/giuliani-faces-grand-jury-in-georgia-2020-election-probe | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NEW YORK CITY — The Sept. 11 Tribute Museum is set to permanently close its doors on Wednesday, just a month before the 21st anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
According to the Associated Press, the small museum, which opened in 2006, said it was closing after falling into hard times financially.
“Financial hardship, including lost revenue caused by the pandemic, prevents us from generating sufficient funding to continue to operate the physical museum,” said Jennifer Adams, co-founder, and CEO of the 9/11 Tribute Museum, in a statement to the Associated Press.
The news outlet reported that the Tribute Museum provided tours by volunteers who either lost a family member on Sept. 11 or were connected to the attacks somehow.
The news outlet reported that the Tribute Museum was sometimes confused with the other Sept. 11 museum, The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, which was much more extensive and was opened in 2014.
Adams told the news outlet that most items housed in the tribute museum were being relocated to the New York State Museum in Albany.
Adams added that Tribute Museum would still be available online "to provide educational resources and support for the 9/11 community," the Associated Press reported. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/sept-11-tribute-museum-known-for-ground-zero-tours-closing | 2022-08-17T21:19:51Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/sept-11-tribute-museum-known-for-ground-zero-tours-closing | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Col. Justin Spears, 49th Wing commander, secures his helmet prior to takeoff, Aug. 16, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. This was Spears’ first flight in an F-16 since taking command of the wing in June. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)
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Local Sports: Sawatzke sisters debut; Red Storm gets new opponent
JACKSON – The Sawatzke sisters have taken over Monroe’s girls golf team this season and they couldn’t wait to get started.
Alexis Sawatzke, who graduated from Monroe in 2013, is the head coach and her younger Jordan (Class of 2016) is her assistant.
Their team took the course for the first time Tuesday, the second day that the Michigan High School Athletic Association allowed teams to play matches.
The Trojans dropped their opener 204-238 to Jackson. Seniors Kara Danish and Kendra Zurecki shot 55 and 57, respectively to lead Monroe. Sophomore Allison Casey and junior Katelyn Boss each checked in with 63.
FOOTBALL
Red Storm gets new foe
The Southeast Michigan Red Storm has a new opponent for its playoff game.
The Red Storm (3-8) still will open the Midwest Elite Football Alliance playoffs at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Navarre Field, but will not play the Flint Fury as originally scheduled.
They now will take on the Detroit Chargers, a team they beat 49-2 earlier this season.
“We just have to keep doing what we’ve doing,” said Red Storm coach Taylor Bates, whose team is on a two-game winning streak.
BASEBALL
Wiemer goes deep
NASHVILLE – Bedford product Joe Wiemer blasted his first home run at the Triple A level Friday, hitting a two-run shot for the Nashville Sounds in an 11-2 rout of Gwinnett.
Wiemer has played 11 games with Nashville since getting promoted from Double A Biloxi on Aug. 2. He has 10 hits in 42 at-bats for a .238 average and has driven in 6 runs.
Windham drives in run
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – St. Mary Catholic Central graduate Bryce Windham went 1-for-3 with an RBI and scored twice Tuesday for the Double A Tennessee Smokies in a 10-6 loss to Birmingham Tuesday.
Windham is hitting .203 with 3 home runs, 23 RBI and 34 runs in 63 games.
Lester, Cameron homer
COLUMBUS, Ohio – John Lester blasted his 22nd home run of the season and Daz Cameron also went deep as the Toledo Mud Hens beat Columbus 6-4 Tuesday.
Former No. 1 draft choice Spencer Torklelson went 1-for-4 with an RBI. He is hitting .162 with Toledo.
Eduardo Rodriguez, on a rehabilitation assignment from the Detroit Tigers, gave up 5 hits and 1 run over the first 6 innings. He walked 1 and struck out 11.
Toledo is 59-52 and holds third place in the International League West, 7 games behind first-place Nashville.
ADULT SOCCER
Auten nets header
Dennis Auten scored on a header off a pass from Brynley Powers to highlight Team Krug’s 8-1 win over Team Drouillard in the Monroe Adult Coed Summer Soccer League at Munson Park Sunday.
Travis Campbell, Kiley Schneck, Eric Wahoski and Sophie Mapes also scored. Habeeb Bello had the goal for Drouillard.
GOLF
Hook shoots ace
TEMPERANCE – Greg Hook used a sand wedge to shoot a hole-in-one on the 87-yard No. 7 hole on the Executive Course at Giant Oak Golf Club Tuesday.
AUTO RACING
Vanderhoof wins twice
FLAT ROCK – Jeremy Vanderhoof picked up a pair of wins Saturday at Flat Rock Speedway, winning both the Street Stocks and Figure 8 features.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America says the revenue it gets from overdrafts has dropped 90% from a year ago, after the bank reduced overdraft fees to $10 from $35 and eliminated fees for bounced checks.
The nation’s largest banks are moving away from the practice of charging exorbitant fees on what are mostly small-dollar purchases after years of public pressure. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan told The Associated Press that he expects whatever residual income the bank earns from overdraft fees will come from small businesses using overdraft fees as a convenience.
BofA’s new overdraft fee policy was implemented starting in June. Moynihan said in the policy’s first two months, overdraft fee revenue declined 90% and the bank was seeing fewer instances of the fees being collected. He did not share specifics on the number of instances.
“The remaining (people that get charged overdraft fees) are business owners who are moving money around,” Moynihan said. “It’s not individuals anymore, frankly.”
Starting the middle of 2021, regional banks such as PNC and Capital One, as well as the online bank Ally, announced plans to eliminate overdraft fees or find ways to curtail them dramatically. Most of the banks said the fees largely impacted the poor and racial minorities, or that the pandemic had shown the banks they could earn big profits without charging fees on their customers, in explaining their decision.
While notable, consumer advocates considered these announcements symbolic wins, not substantial reform for the industry.
However, Bank of America’s decision in January to eliminate non-sufficient fund fees — sometimes referred to as a bounced check fee — as well as cut overdraft fees to $10 is credited with shaking up the industry. BofA for years was cited as one of the top collectors of overdraft fees and still brought in slightly more than $1 billion from such fees last year. Other banking giants such as Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase and Truist all changed their overdraft fee practices shortly after BofA’s announcement.
Overdraft fee revenues at BofA have been declining for some time as the bank took several incremental steps to cut back its reliance on fees. Roughly half of all accounts opened at BofA are now accounts that do not allow the customer to overdraft. The bank took in $1.63 billion in overdraft fee income in 2015, the first year banks were required to publicly report overdraft fee revenues to regulators.
“(BofA) is miles ahead of what Wells and Chase have done. Both of them did some reforms, we certainly applaud those changes, but they are still charging the $35 fee,” said Mike Calhoun, head of the Center for Responsible Lending and a long-time critic of overdraft fee practices. Calhoun sits on an advisory board that includes several other consumer advocacy groups that advised BofA on the changes.
But regulators and researchers have taken note of the overall industrywide decline in overdraft fee revenues since the pandemic. In a July report, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau researchers found that “industry changes in overdraft program settings and in other checking account policies are making meaningful difference in the amount consumers incur in various fees.” | https://www.wpri.com/business-news/bank-of-americas-overdraft-fees-down-90-under-new-policy/ | 2022-08-17T21:24:55Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/business-news/bank-of-americas-overdraft-fees-down-90-under-new-policy/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 53 |
NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America says the revenue it gets from overdrafts has dropped 90% from a year ago, after the bank reduced overdraft fees to $10 from $35 and eliminated fees for bounced checks.
The nation’s largest banks are moving away from the practice of charging exorbitant fees on what are mostly small-dollar purchases after years of public pressure. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan told The Associated Press that he expects whatever residual income the bank earns from overdraft fees will come from small businesses using overdraft fees as a convenience.
BofA’s new overdraft fee policy was implemented starting in June. Moynihan said in the policy’s first two months, overdraft fee revenue declined 90% and the bank was seeing fewer instances of the fees being collected. He did not share specifics on the number of instances.
“The remaining (people that get charged overdraft fees) are business owners who are moving money around,” Moynihan said. “It’s not individuals anymore, frankly.”
Starting the middle of 2021, regional banks such as PNC and Capital One, as well as the online bank Ally, announced plans to eliminate overdraft fees or find ways to curtail them dramatically. Most of the banks said the fees largely impacted the poor and racial minorities, or that the pandemic had shown the banks they could earn big profits without charging fees on their customers, in explaining their decision.
While notable, consumer advocates considered these announcements symbolic wins, not substantial reform for the industry.
However, Bank of America’s decision in January to eliminate non-sufficient fund fees — sometimes referred to as a bounced check fee — as well as cut overdraft fees to $10 is credited with shaking up the industry. BofA for years was cited as one of the top collectors of overdraft fees and still brought in slightly more than $1 billion from such fees last year. Other banking giants such as Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase and Truist all changed their overdraft fee practices shortly after BofA’s announcement.
Overdraft fee revenues at BofA have been declining for some time as the bank took several incremental steps to cut back its reliance on fees. Roughly half of all accounts opened at BofA are now accounts that do not allow the customer to overdraft. The bank took in $1.63 billion in overdraft fee income in 2015, the first year banks were required to publicly report overdraft fee revenues to regulators.
“(BofA) is miles ahead of what Wells and Chase have done. Both of them did some reforms, we certainly applaud those changes, but they are still charging the $35 fee,” said Mike Calhoun, head of the Center for Responsible Lending and a long-time critic of overdraft fee practices. Calhoun sits on an advisory board that includes several other consumer advocacy groups that advised BofA on the changes.
But regulators and researchers have taken note of the overall industrywide decline in overdraft fee revenues since the pandemic. In a July report, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau researchers found that “industry changes in overdraft program settings and in other checking account policies are making meaningful difference in the amount consumers incur in various fees.” | https://www.wpri.com/business-news/bank-of-americas-overdraft-fees-down-90-under-new-policy/ | 2022-08-17T21:24:55Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/business-news/bank-of-americas-overdraft-fees-down-90-under-new-policy/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 53 |
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — Anyone planning to be in Fall River in the coming days may come upon some detours as the Great Holy Ghost Feast gets underway.
Fall River police put out a notice Wednesday regarding road closures and parking for the event.
Bradford Avenue and Middle Street will be closed to traffic between South Main Street and Broadway at the following times:
- Thursday, Aug. 25: 5:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 26: 5:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 27: 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 28: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Since there will be an increase in foot traffic, police urged drivers to use extra caution in the area.
For those who live nearby, special parking permits are being issued by police. The permits will be valid from Thursday through Sunday for the following addresses:
- Bradford Ave. (#380 – #651)
- Middle St. (#517 – #685)
- Eagle St. (#289 – #303)
- Fountain St. (#311 – #358)
- Mulberry St. (#358 – #384)
- Division St. (#369, #381, #451, and #509)
Police say the permits will be distributed on Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fall River Police Department Mobile Command Post at upper Kennedy Park. Residents must bring their current motor vehicle registrations to be issued a permit, which will only be given to registrations that reflect an address listed above. | https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/road-closures-planned-for-great-holy-ghost-feast-in-fall-river/ | 2022-08-17T21:25:07Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/road-closures-planned-for-great-holy-ghost-feast-in-fall-river/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In commemoration of his first year anniversary, the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, on Wednesday, played soccer to the admiration of his subjects with the assistance of his Olori and Super Eagles legend, Victor Ikpeba.
The event, which heralded the five-day programme outlined for the celebration was held at the playing field of Nana College, Warri, Delta State.
It will be recalled that Atuwatse III, the 21st Olu of Warri, ascended the throne of his forebears on Saturday, August 21, 2021.
The monarch and Olori Atuwatse III were the Special Guests of Honour at the two novelty matches specially organised in his honour.
The duo performed the kick-off of both the female and male soccer events respectively.
The female match held between Ebiren Olori FC and the Dynamic Ladies Club ended 3-3 while the main match of the day, featured star-studded Chevron Football Club and the Itsekiri National Youth Council FC ended 1-1 draw.
Players at the male’s novelty match comprised notable ex-Eagles including Victor Ikpeba as well as other known names such as Mark Edema, Dr Segun Adeniran, Omawu Shendorf, Christopher Omoze and Timothy Mobiaku, among others.
The chairman of the media and publicity committee of the anniversary planning group, Prince Yemi Emiko, told journalists that the grand finale of the anniversary scheduled for Saturday at Ode-Itsekiri is expected to feature a cultural display and homage paid to the monarch by various Itsekiri organisations, home and abroad.
According to him, it will be followed by a Thanksgiving Service in the Palace Church, Warri on Sunday.
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The Senator representing Abia North at the National Assembly, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu has explained that his purpose of setting up the Umunneochi cattle market was to drive revenues.
Kalu disclosed this today (Tuesday) during his ongoing mid-term constituency report tour and town hall meetings within localities in Item in Bende Local Government Area of the state where he engaged community stakeholders to analyze the impact of his legislative representation in their communities.
Kalu, who is the Senate Chief Whip said “Like I explained when I visited Umunneochi, the purpose of setting up that cattle market was to drive revenues.
“According to the law, 10% of the revenue obtained from the “Lopkanta” cattle market was divided in two and shared to both the state and local government authorities at 5 per cent each.
“The proceeds were what I used to fund security operations in Abia and you are witnesses to how crimes were curbed in Abia.
“Security remains the constitutional responsibility of both the state and local government.
“When I was the state Governor, I didn’t wait, complain or blame anybody. I used my security votes to fight crime. I even created the Bakassi Vigilante in Abia to augment the activities of the Police and other security agencies in the state to fight crime.
“I also ensured that their activities were restricted to fighting crime and not to meddle in domestic or communal disputes.”
Kalu who said he was not yet on campaign regretted, “only a failed and petty politician is using the insecurity incidents at Lopkanta against me. Anybody coming to meet you must tell you what they have done for the people and their plans, rather than promoting mischievous narratives.
Speaking on infrastructure Kalu disclosed that he has changed the narrative that Legislators cannot construct infrastructure in their rural communities.
“I have shown my colleagues that they must construct projects for their rural communities. Has any Senator in the history of Abia State till today, facilitated the construction of any project except me?” Kalu queried.
Kalu notified that the current projects in their various communities were those captured in the 2019-2021 budgets, disclosing that the projects for 2022 and 2023 were yet to be executed and urged the communities to be optimistic about more developmental projects.
According to him, apart from other completed projects in their various communities, the delay in the execution of other projects is a result of the current economic inflation which has led to the increase in the price of construction materials as against their initial price as listed in the budget when the budget was drafted.
“For instance, at the time we submitted the budget, the price of asphalt used to be N28,000 but now it is N65,000. Likewise the price of diesel and other materials. So that means that we might need to limit the scope of our projects to meet up with the change in prices” the Chief Whip, emphasised.
Kalu further explained that since the provision of infrastructure is the constitutional duty of the state and local government, it will require some requisite influential skill for legislators to attract federal presence to their communities as possessed himself.
In their speeches, the traditional rulers in the area, Eze J.O. Akaliro, Eze Jerry Akpala Igwe, and Eze Silas O. Igwe enumerated infrastructure works done by Kalu, describing the projects as a reference point for election campaigns, assuring that the electorates in their community and the entire Bende will ensure his return to the Senate in 2023.
Speaking during the occasion, the President General of Item Development Association Chief Ogba Nwokoro thanked Sen. Kalu for the road which he constructed during his tenure as Governor and the distribution of empowerment materials, while the community Youth Leader, Comrade Igwe Kalu drew the attention of Sen. Kalu to other areas his intervention is needed.
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Seplat Energy Plc has kicked off the 3rd edition of its Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP) in Benin City Edo State, empowering a total of 300 teachers from both Edo and Delta States.
The STEP initiative launched in 2022 seeks to promote teachers’ creative thinking, allow for higher student engagement, and offer a well-rounded education for recipients of the programme.
The programme empowers teachers by providing them with resources to support their delivery of quality teaching in Seplat Energy’s host states, Edo and Delta State.
In a statement, Seplat said the official kick-off of this year’s edition was preceded by a four-day residential workshop which provided leadership, self-improvement introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) training and its application to teaching.
This year, 905 teachers wrote the online qualifying test, and 300 teachers qualified from both states for the 4-day-long residential training, and the training which was a huge success, will continue online for a further 3 months.
In her opening remarks, Seplat Energy’s Director, External Affairs and Sustainability, Dr Chioma Nwachuku, represented by Joseph Ofili, Business Relations Manager, stated that Seplat Energy in conjunction with its JV partners, the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Science and Technology, decided to embark on this initiative to empower teachers towards providing a better education platform for students who are the future leaders.
“The initiative is designed to foster creative thinking; problem-solving abilities; teacher-student engagement and produce well-rounded educated students,” she said, adding that this year’s edition features the empowerment of 300 teachers from 90 qualifying schools across Edo and Delta States as well as Chief Inspectors of Education in the states and key personnel of the ministry of education to ensure impactful delivery of the programme,” she said.
She further stated that the participant was split between 75 per cent public sector, 25 per cent private sector, explaining that all participants had been issued electronic devices and internet data to continue the online training for the next three months.
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Dr Nwachuku noted that the success of the programme was largely attributed to the support received from the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Science and Technology as well as Seplat Energy’s JV partner- Nigerian Exploration and Production Ltd (NEPL) formally Nigerian Petroleum Development Company Ltd.
Responding to the opening remarks, the Edo State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Joan Osa Oviawe commended Seplat Energy for STEP Initiative which she branded as a transformative training programme. She also commended the quality and robustness of courses being offered and urged the teachers to share the learnings from the programme with their colleagues who were unable to be part of it. She also encouraged the teachers to ensure their schools and students benefit from the additional knowledge received from the STEP initiative.
Enumerating some of the immediate positive impacts of the STEP Initiative, Mrs Oviawe stated that the commission will engage the STEP beneficiaries as Master Trainers to facilitate the planned digital learning training programme for Edo State teachers, being set up by the Edo State government under its Education reform programme- “Edo Best 2.0”
Mrs Oviawe further reinstated the commitment of the Edo State Ministry of Education to continue the partnership with Seplat Energy and other agencies in delivering the transformative CSR initiative.
Also speaking at the event, the Delta State Commissioner for Secondary Education, Mrs Rose Ezewu, represented by Mrs Clementina Ojuma, Director of Schools Department, Delta State Ministry of Education, commended the efforts of Seplat Energy and NPDC “for the determination to continually uphold its corporate social responsibilities to its host states, which has sustained quality education in Edo and Delta States over time.”
She said: “You have been carefully selected for this training which is an uncommon opportunity for you to gain knowledge and become equipped with skills and tools in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, generally known as STEAM”. She noted that Delta State had witnessed an increase in students’ participation in local and national Science and Technology competitions since the launch of the STEP initiative whilst encouraging the teachers to ensure that their schools and students benefit from their learnings.
Over the last two editions, Seplat Energy has empowered 363 persons (inclusive of 49 Chief Inspectors of Education). The Ministry of Education of both Delta and Edo States are very excited by the programme because of the multiplier effect it had and will continue to have in secondary education. Both states, therefore, have continued to commend Seplat Energy for the feat whilst indicating their unwavering support for the programme.
Seplat Energy Plc is a leading Nigerian independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the London Stock Exchange.
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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge or the Company) (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) today announced it has completed a joint venture merger transaction with Phillips 66 (P66) resulting in a single joint venture holding both Enbridge's and P66's indirect ownership interests in Gray Oak Pipeline, LLC (Gray Oak) and DCP Midstream LP (DCP) and an agreement to realign their respective economic and governance interests in the underlying business operations.
Through the surviving joint venture as illustrated below, Enbridge will increase its indirect economic interest in Gray Oak to 58.5% from 22.8%, and the parties have agreed to transfer to Enbridge, from P66, the operatorship of Gray Oak, the long-haul, contracted pipeline which provides critical, low-cost connectivity from the Permian into Corpus Christi and the Houston area. The transfer of operatorship of Gray Oak is planned to occur in the second quarter of 2023. In turn, Enbridge will reduce its indirect economic interest in DCP to 13.2% from 28.3%, further reducing its commodity price exposure and strengthening the Company's low risk pipeline-utility model.
The merger is expected to be immediately accretive to Enbridge's distributable cash flow per share and result in an approximately US$400 million cash payment to the Company from the merged entity. The cash generated from the transaction will create additional financial flexibility and further the Company's capital allocation priorities.
"We're pleased to have reached this new arrangement with P66 to optimize the combined assets and drive operational and financial synergies from both assets," said Al Monaco, President and Chief Executive Officer of Enbridge. "It's another example of our continued focus on optimizing our portfolio and surfacing value for our shareholders, while further building out our already strong U.S. Gulf Coast export position. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with P66."
Gray Oak Pipeline, in combination with Enbridge's Ingleside Energy Center (EIEC), provides an industry-leading solution to deliver low-cost, long-lived Permian Basin oil to local Gulf Coast and global export markets. The EIEC currently loads nearly 30% of North American oil exports. Through 2030, the Company anticipates that Permian oil supply will grow by an estimated two million barrels per day, enhancing Gray Oak's utilization and driving increased oil exports off the Gulf Coast. Further integration of Gray Oak and the EIEC is expected to support the development of new commercial solutions and future growth potential, unlocking additional value for Enbridge's customers.
Enbridge intends to extend its solar self-power strategy by working with the other Gray Oak owners to develop solar facilities along the Gray Oak right-of-way in support of the Company's net-zero emissions targets, and those of its customers'.
Citi acted as financial advisor to Enbridge and Vinson & Elkins acted as its legal counsel.
Forward-Looking Information
Forward-looking information, or forward-looking statements, have been included in this news release to provide information about Enbridge and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including management's assessment of Enbridge and its subsidiaries' and affiliates' future plans and operations. This information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward looking statements are typically identified by words such as ''anticipate'', ''expect'', ''project'', 'estimate'', ''forecast'', ''plan'', ''intend'', ''target'', ''believe'', "likely" and similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Forward-looking information or statements included or incorporated by reference in this document include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the joint venture merger transaction with Phillips 66 (the "Transaction") and related matters, including expected accretion, operational and financial synergies, and other benefits of the Transaction; expected Permian oil supply; expected Gulf Coast oil exports; expected utilization of Gray Oak; integration of Gray Oak and Enbridge Ingleside Energy Center; future growth opportunities; solar self-power strategy; and net zero emissions targets.
Although Enbridge believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable based on the information available on the date such statements are made and processes used to prepare the information, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, these statements involve a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, levels of activity and achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Material assumptions include assumptions about the following: energy transition, including the drivers and pace thereof; the COVID-19 pandemic and the duration and impact thereof; global economic growth and trade; the expected supply of and demand for crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids ("NGL"), liquified natural gas ("LNG") and renewable energy; prices of crude oil, natural gas, NGL, LNG and renewable energy; anticipated utilization of our assets; anticipated cost savings; exchange rates; inflation; interest rates; availability and price of labour and construction materials; the stability of our supply chain; operational reliability and performance; customer, regulatory and stakeholder support and approvals; anticipated construction and in-service dates; weather; announced and potential acquisition, disposition and other corporate transactions and projects and the timing and impact thereof, including the Transaction; expectations about our partners' ability to complete and finance proposed transactions and projects, including the Transaction; governmental legislation; litigation; credit ratings; hedging program; expected EBITDA and expected adjusted EBITDA; expected earnings/(loss) and adjusted earnings/(loss); expected earnings/(loss) or adjusted earnings/(loss) per share; expected future cash flows and expected future distributable cash flow ("DCF") and DCF per share; estimated future dividends; financial strength and flexibility; debt and equity market conditions; and general economic and competitive conditions. Assumptions regarding the expected supply of and demand for crude oil, natural gas, NGL, LNG and renewable energy and the prices of these commodities are material to and underlie all forward-looking statements, as they may impact current and future levels of demand for the Company's services. Similarly, exchange rates, inflation, interest rates and the COVID-19 pandemic impact the economies and business environments in which the Company operates and may impact levels of demand for the Company's services and cost of inputs and are, therefore, inherent in all forward-looking statements. Due to the interdependencies and correlation of these macroeconomic factors, the impact of any one assumption on a forward-looking statement cannot be determined with certainty, particularly with respect to expected DCF and DCF per share amounts.
Enbridge's forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties pertaining to the realization of anticipated benefits and synergies of projects and transactions, including the Transaction, successful execution of our strategic priorities, operating performance, the Company's dividend policy, regulatory parameters, changes in regulations applicable to the Company's business, litigation, acquisitions and dispositions and other transactions, project approval and support, renewals of rights-of-way, weather, economic and competitive conditions, public opinion, changes in tax laws and tax rates, changes in trade agreements, political decisions, exchange rates, interest rates, commodity prices, supply of and demand for commodities and the COVID-19 pandemic, including but not limited to those risks and uncertainties discussed in this and in the Company's other filings with Canadian and U.S. securities regulators. The impact of any one risk, uncertainty or factor on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable with certainty, as these are interdependent, and Enbridge's future course of action depends on management's assessment of all information available at the relevant time. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Enbridge assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made in this news release or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Enbridge or persons acting on the Company's behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.
About Enbridge
At Enbridge, we safely connect millions of people to the energy they rely on every day, fueling quality of life through our North American natural gas, oil or renewable power networks and our growing European offshore wind portfolio. We're investing in modern energy delivery infrastructure to sustain access to secure, affordable energy and building on two decades of experience in renewable energy to advance new technologies including wind and solar power, hydrogen, renewable natural gas and carbon capture and storage. We're committed to reducing the carbon footprint of the energy we deliver, and to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Enbridge's common shares trade under the symbol ENB on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges. To learn more, visit us at Enbridge.com.
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HARRISBURG, Pa., August 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to honor Kim Alaburda with the 2022 Gail-Burns Smith Award. Alaburda, who is the Executive Director of the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (NMCSAP), will receive the award during the 2022 National Sexual Assault Conference® held online on August 17.
Presented jointly by ATSA and NSVRC, the award is named in honor of Gail Burns-Smith, one of the first advocates to recognize and speak publicly about the importance of collaboration between victim advocates and those working in the area of sex offender management to effectively prevent child sexual abuse.
Alaburda has been Executive Director of the NMCSAP for a combined total of over 34 years. She is revered throughout the state for her visionary, brilliant, kind, dedicated, and considerate leadership in a relentless pursuit to end sexual violence. She brings a highly sophisticated and collaborative approach to her work that has always integrated services for those who have been abused, those who have abused, and anyone impacted by sexual violence, including service providers. Her expertise includes successful community and statewide program and policy development and implementation, community collaboration, professional training, and fiscal and contract management.
ABOUT ATSA
The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) is an international, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to preventing sexual abuse. ATSA has member chapters throughout the world; and informs evidence-based public policy and prevention initiatives. Visit www.atsa.com for more information on the treatment and management of individuals who have sexually abused or are at risk to abuse.
ABOUT NSVRC
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence. NSVRC translates research and trends into best practices that help individuals, communities and service providers achieve real and lasting change. The center also works with the media to promote informed reporting and sponsors a Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) prevention campaign each April.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyzon Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: HYZN), today announced that it has received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") stating that because the Company has not yet filed its second quarter report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 (the "Form 10-Q"), the Company is no longer in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c) (1), which requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
The notification letter has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Nasdaq indicated that the Company must submit a plan within 60 calendar days from August 16, 2022, or no later than October 14, 2022, addressing how it intends to regain compliance with Nasdaq's listing rules. If Nasdaq accepts the Company's plan, it may grant the Company an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the Form 10-Q original filing due date, or until February 13, 2023, to regain compliance. The Company previously discussed the circumstances behind the late filing of the Form 10-Q in the Notification of Late Filing on Form 12b-25 (the "Notification"), filed with the SEC on August 16, 2022. The Company's management is working diligently to complete the Form 10-Q and intends to file the Form 10-Q as soon as practicable, but does not expect to do so within the timeframe specified by Rule 12b-25 for the reasons discussed in the Notification.
About Hyzon
Hyzon is a global leader in fuel cell electric mobility, with US operations in the Rochester, Chicago and Detroit areas, and international operations in the Netherlands, China, Australia, and Germany. Hyzon is an energy transition accelerator and technology innovator, providing end-to-end solutions in the transport sector with a focus on commercial vehicles and hydrogen supply infrastructure. Utilizing its proven and proprietary hydrogen fuel cell technology, Hyzon aims to supply zero-emission heavy duty trucks and buses to customers in North America, Europe and around the world to mitigate emissions from diesel transportation, which is one of the single largest sources of carbon emissions globally. The Company is contributing to the escalating adoption of fuel cell electric vehicles through its demonstrated technology advantage, leading fuel cell performance and history of rapid innovation. Visit www.hyzonmotors.com.
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Funding to Help Provide Financial Education to 39,000+ Students in Miami-Dade
MIAMI, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Junior Achievement of Greater Miami, Inc. has accepted a generous gift of $900,000, made by author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This contribution is the largest gift from a single donor since the organization was founded 65 years ago. Junior Achievement of Greater Miami intends to utilize Ms. Scott's generous investment to increase their capacity to serve children in grades K-12 with innovative lessons focused on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship.
"We greatly appreciate the incredible generosity of MacKenzie Scott for this amazing gift to our organization," said, Troy Templeton, Managing Partner, Trivest Partners, and Junior Achievement Board Chairman. "We are honored to have been selected and see this transformative investment into the South Florida community as recognition for the great work taking place as a result of the passion and commitment of the business community, educators, volunteers, and other partners who support Junior Achievement. We will use this gift as a catalyst to help accelerate the growth of JA programs to our at-risk K-12 students."
Recognizing the unique need in the community, Junior Achievement implements several different programs throughout the year that not only serve students ranging from kindergarten through high school, but the dedicated staff and volunteers have sought to lighten the burden on our valued educators. For example, Junior Achievement of Miami has been a model for other chapters around the country with the Stock Market Challenge, which is a three-arc course for high school students that teaches the basics of stocks and trading and culminates in a county-wide trading competition. Sponsors of the program experience the thrill of the student program at their own event, on the evening of the student competition. The 7th annual event will be taking place on October 20, 2022 at Akerman, LLP in Brickell. More information about getting involved can be found here.
For middle school students, JA Inspire has shown great success with both in-person and virtual programming to not only give Miami's growing industries the opportunity to showcase their expertise, but to also give students the chance to identify potential career paths within their own community, and then choose classes accordingly.
Catherine Haga, President of Junior Achievement said, "We are thrilled to have been selected and grateful for Ms. Scott's acknowledgement in the important work done by Junior Achievement. We have experienced tremendous growth over the last four years, and the gift will boost JA's plan to play a key role as a solution provider for Florida's new financial literacy and money management half semester course. Additional local priorities include expansion of JA's high school entrepreneurship programs, rolling out entrepreneurship programs and opportunities to the 18-25 age group, and continuing to build a bridge between education and the South Florida business community by focusing on local career opportunities and exploration."
Generous investments like Ms. Scott's allow Junior Achievement to continue providing life changing learning experiences to children in Miami and around the world, empowering them to develop the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities. Gifts of this size can yield incredible returns, especially when it comes to empowering youth; for today's children are tomorrow's leaders, workers, creators, and innovators and it is our responsibility to prepare them for whatever lies ahead.
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers, and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that provide 38,000 students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Today, JA USA reaches more than 2.5 million students per year in 102 markets across the United States, as part of 10 million students served by operations in 100 other countries worldwide. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA Worldwide. Visit www.jamiami.org for more information.
Contact: Tara Templeton, Director of Communications, Junior Achievement of Greater Miami, Inc. ttempleton@jamiami.org
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Highly integrated, super power-efficient, 4nm platform supports 5G speeds up to 7Gbps on sub-6GHz networks
HSINCHU , Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaTek today announced the latest addition to its 5G portfolio, the T830 platform for 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) routers and mobile hotspot customer-premise equipment (CPE). The T830 is built with MediaTek's M80 modem which supports advanced Release 16 capabilities for sub-6GHz band operations, making the platform ideal for 5G networks around the globe.
For device manufacturers, the T830's highly integrated, compact design provides big power savings and reduces development time and costs. The T830 makes it possible for operators to deliver 5G speeds up to 7Gbps right out of the box using sub-6GHz cellular infrastructure to avoid the costs of wireline technologies such as cable or fiber. Additionally, consumers can enjoy super-fast internet services from a small device that they can self-install, avoiding the hassles of lengthy installation times for fixed line broadband.
"As the leader in 5G CPE solutions, MediaTek is working with Tier-1 operators around the world to bring fast, reliable connectivity to consumers and businesses," said JC Hsu, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of MediaTek's wireless communications business unit. "This highly integrated platform represents the latest advancements in both 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity and enables our customers to build extremely high performance multi-gigabit 5G CPE products in the smallest form factors possible."
The T830 platform includes a main SoC with a 3GPP Release-16 5G cellular modem integrated with a powerful quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 CPU, a sub-6GHz RF transceiver, a GNSS receiver and associated PMICs. The main SoC also has a built-in Network Processing Unit (NPU) and Wi-Fi offload engine to support multi-gigabit routing speeds between 5G cellular to Ethernet or Wi-Fi, without CPU involvement – offering speed and power-efficiency benefits.
Customers have the option to pair the T830 with a wide selection of MediaTek's award-winning Filogic Wi-Fi connectivity solutions. For 5G FWA routers, the T830 can be combined with the Filogic 680 (Tri-band 4x4 Wi-Fi 7). For 5G Mobile hotspots, the T830 can be paired with the Filogic 380 (dual-band 2x2 Wi-Fi 7). All of these solutions offer best-in-class capabilities for new Wi-Fi 7 features such as MLO (Multi-Link Operation) and support for 320MHz wide channels.
Additional T830 features include:
- The built-in M80 modem integrates MediaTek's 5G UltraSave technologies to ensure optimal energy efficiency for all 5G connection conditions.
- The M80 modem's cellular capabilities include both 5G NSA/SA support, with sub-6GHz connections up to 4CC-CA plus mixed duplex FDD/TDD support.
- Support for dual 5G SIM (DSDS), depending on device maker requirements.
- Peripheral connectivity includes 3x PCI-Express root complex controllers, USB 3.2, two 10GbE USXGMII interfaces, plus various PCM/SPI interfaces for RJ11 phone lines.
- An integrated 3D GPU with a display driver.
- Support for RDK-B, prplOS and OpenSync to comply with various Tier-1 operators' open OS framework specifications.
For more information about MediaTek's 5G portfolio, please visit: https://www.mediatek.com/products/networking-and-connectivity/5g-broadband.
About MediaTek Inc.
MediaTek Incorporated (TWSE: 2454) is a global fabless semiconductor company that enables nearly 2 billion connected devices a year. We are a market leader in developing innovative systems-on-chip (SoC) for mobile, home entertainment, connectivity and IoT products. Our dedication to innovation has positioned us as a driving market force in several key technology areas, including highly power-efficient mobile technologies, automotive solutions and a broad range of advanced multimedia products such as smartphones, tablets, digital televisions, 5G, Voice Assistant Devices (VAD) and wearables. MediaTek empowers and inspires people to expand their horizons and achieve their goals through smart technology, more easily and efficiently than ever before. We work with the brands you love to make great technology accessible to everyone, and it drives everything we do. Visit www.mediatek.com for more information.
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As the cost of living crisis means that UK households across the country are struggling to pay rising gas and electricity bills, energy companies are still sharing record-breaking profits. In the face of this seeming inequality, protest groups are coordinating efforts to rebel - but it could cost the average consumer.
By January 2023, some economic forecasters believe British households could be paying as much as £5,500 a year for their energy bills. This comes out to an eye-watering £571 per month for the average household during the winter months when the heating needs to be on.
These prices would be up by £4,229 since last year, a shocking increase in energy costs that will put a strain on thousands of UK households. In an effort to protest the dramatic price hikes, protest groups like Don't Pay UK are calling for action.
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Don't Pay UK and other groups are urging energy customers to cancel their Direct Debits from October 1 - the date of the next price cap rise which could see bills soar by 81% - as part of a protest message to the government and energy companies. However, committing to this action could risk customers being disconnected, reports Yorkshire Live.
On top of people potentially losing power, consumers choosing to pay by another method of payment will end up paying more money each month. Not paying your bill entirely could cost you more than £200 depending on your supplier and how long you refuse to cough up.
"It's simple: we are demanding a reduction of energy bills to an affordable level," said Don't Pay UK about the protests. "Our leverage is that we will gather a million people to pledge not to pay if the government goes ahead with another massive hike on October 1st.
"Mass non-payment is not a new idea, it happened in the UK in the late 80s and 90s, when more than 17 million people refused to pay the Poll Tax – helping bring down the government and reversing its harshest measures.
"Even if a fraction of those of us who are paying by direct debit stop our payments, it will be enough to put energy companies in serious trouble, and they know this. We want to bring them to the table and force them to end this crisis."
Major energy suppliers have informed customers via their websites what cancelling direct debits will cost them. For those genuinely struggling to make ends meet, each company also has a dedicated 'financial help' page and encourages customers struggling to pay their bills to contact them first.
One supplier charges customers £48 per fuel extra not to use direct debit, equating to £84 a year or £8 a month, for a duel fuel customer. Other companies simply state that monthly bills will be higher for those not using direct debit, with higher monthly unit rates.
If customers cancel their direct debit and then miss their payment, essentially refusing to pay the amount owed for that month, then they can expect to be subject to various fines.
What do different energy companies say about changing your direct debit?
E.ON explains: "If you cancel your Direct Debit it may affect the price you pay for the energy you use, if this is the case we'll let you know. Your contract confirmation letter will also explain if you're receiving lower prices for paying by Direct Debit."
E.On also states that its late payment fee is £10, a warrant fee is £90, a warrant application fee another £60, and the debt collection fee is £20. The debt resolution visit fee is £55 and a debt collection agency fee is 'up to 31% of the outstanding balance", added to the balance.
British Gas told customers: "Contact us and we can cancel your Direct Debit or set up a different way for you to pay. But remember, you'll lose your Direct Debit discount and have to pay a higher rate."
EDF said: "EdF Direct Debit is our cheapest tariff. If you cancel your Direct Debit your energy unit rates will change."
Shell Energy outlines its £84 charges for not using direct debit. The company said: "You should cancel it at least 3 working days before your next payment is due. That’s so we can let your bank know in time to make sure that we don’t collect any money from your account. In addition, you should be aware that Non-Direct Debit payment methods incur extra administration fees of up to £48.00 per fuel, per year (£4.00 per fuel, per month)."
Octopus Energy has a full statement on its website addressing the costs of direct debits and says that the average customer actually owes the firm £214: "We never increase your payment just for the sake of it. Overwhelmingly, customers owe us more money than we owe them. At the end of this Winter, the average customer owed us £214.
"We run thorough, frequent ‘health checks’ on your account to make sure your balance is where it should be and your payments are at a good level. The reason we change Direct Debits is to make sure you can cover the cost of the energy you use and get to a healthy balance – we explain a bit more how we work out what’s healthy later on.
"You’re always in control of your payments, and can change them online or by talking to our team. Over 70% of our customers feel more in control of their DD since joining us. Customers in credit on our Flexible tariff have had their Direct Debit increased by 59% on average since the price cap changed in April – in line with how much our tariff has gone up."
Scottish Power does not specify on its Direct Debits page whether using non-DD methods incur extra costs. However, it does state that there are several fines for missing a direct debit: "If we are unable to collect your Direct Debit payment, we may apply the following charge each time your Direct Debit payment fails. £5 Direct Debit Failed fee. We may apply fees if your bill is paid late or if additional action is required.
"£10 Late payment fee if unpaid after 14 days, £20 Additional fee if still unpaid after 28 days, £33.28 Pass to debt collections agency / visiting your home fee, £150 if we were to apply for a warrant to fit a prepayment meter"
This is in line with EDF Energy which warns that missing a direct debit will lead to a 'late payment charge' being added to your account.
British Gas outlines its charges for missing a bill, stating that possible charges include: "£13 to cover the extra cost for debt collection, £7 to pass your details to a debt collection agency, £39 for visiting your home, £56 to apply for a warrant to enter your home, £94 to carry out the warrant (and fit a Pay As You Go meter), £28 for admin fees and for passing your account to a debt collection agency to recover your final bill."
All of these fines and charges add up, potentially accumulating to around £200 or even higher. What's more, missing payments can affect your credit score, harming your borrowing ability down the line.
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Jen Gets Triggered in Marvel’s Latest She-Hulk Clip
With only a few hours left until She-Hulk: Attorney at Law hits Disney+, Marvel is sharing yet another scene from the first episode. We’ve already seen how Jennifer Walters’ training sessions with Bruce Banner provide a lot of the series’ comic relief. But as the latest She-Hulk clip shows us, not all of Bruce’s methods err on the side of caution.
In the aftermath of the car accident that causes her to absorb some of her famous cousin’s blood, Jen isn’t finding it easy to Hulk out at a moment’s notice. Luckily, Bruce comes up with the perfect solution to this problem. It just so happens that he already has a Stark Industries-branded torture chamber in his lab (for some reason), which he uses to help Jen get a handle on her transformations. Bruce probably could have found a safer way to test his cousin’s powers than by sending a wall of buzz saws her way. But where’s the fun in that?
You can check out the new clip in the player below.
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Jen is able to transform at the last second and keep the spinning blades from grinding into her into. But as we saw in She-Hulk’s trailer, all of that fresh rage has to go somewhere, and Bruce is the only logical target. Unfortunately, we’ll have until tomorrow to see how Jen gets her payback.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law premieres on Disney+ tomorrow, August 18.
What do you think of this latest clip from the series? Let us know in the comment section below!
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