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Cineworld considering bankruptcy but ‘no significant impact’ on jobs
Bosses at Cineworld are considering whether to put the world’s second largest cinema chain into bankruptcy.
They confirmed on Monday that they are looking at options for restructuring the business, which is struggling under heavy debts.
This might lead to a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in the US. Chapter 11 is often referred to as reorganisation bankruptcy and does not mean the end of the line for the company.
Firms including General Motors and Marvel Entertainment have in the past made Chapter 11 filings, only to bounce back later.
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The announcement from Cineworld came days after the Wall Street Journal first reported that the company was on the verge of declaring it is bankrupt.
A Chapter 11 gives companies a chance to propose a reorganisation, and the banks, suppliers and employees they owe money to are allowed to vote on the plan.
After the filing is made, the company remains in control of its assets and does not have to shut down or liquidate its business to pay off debts.
It is also protected from foreclosure and repossessions.
“Cineworld and Regal theatres globally are open for business as usual and continue to welcome guests and members,” the company told shareholders.
“The strategic options through which Cineworld may achieve its restructuring objectives include a possible voluntary Chapter 11 filing in the United States and associated ancillary proceedings in other jurisdictions as part of an orderly implementation process.
“Cineworld is in discussions with many of its major stakeholders, including its secured lenders and their legal and financial advisers.”
Importantly, the company’s cinemas would be able to continue to trade throughout the whole process.
It brings some respite for workers at the 127 cinemas that Cineworld runs in the UK, which include the Picturehouse chain.
Globally the cinema giant employs around 28,000 people across 10 countries.
“Cineworld would expect to maintain its operations in the ordinary course until and following any filing and ultimately to continue its business over the longer term with no significant impact upon its employees,” the business said.
But it added that shareholders are likely to see their holdings in the cinema chain watered down as a result of the filing.
It has been a tough couple of years for anyone in the cinema business, despite recent blockbuster releases such as Top Gun: Maverick, The Batman and Thor: Love And Thunder.
Last week Cineworld told investors that, while demand has recovered a little following the pandemic, recently customers have not been flocking to cinemas in the numbers that had been expected.
“These lower levels of admissions are due to a limited film slate that is anticipated to continue until November 2022 and are expected to negatively impact trading and the group’s liquidity position in the near term,” it said. | https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/cineworld-considering-bankruptcy-but-no-significant-impact-on-jobs-3814879 | 2022-08-22T14:31:00Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/cineworld-considering-bankruptcy-but-no-significant-impact-on-jobs-3814879 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Disney+ Sets a Premiere Date For Thor: Love and Thunder
It’s been over a month since Thor: Love and Thunder hit theaters, which means that its streaming debut has finally been set. Marvel Studios has announced that the fourth Thor film will have its Disney+ premiere on Sept 8, designated “Disney+ Day.” Other releases that day include the live-action Pinocchio remake and Cars TV series, along with a Love and Thunder episode of Assembled. This leads into Disney’s D23 Expo convention running Sept 9-11, which should debut more Marvel Studios news.
Thor: Love and Thunder will include an enhanced Imax version with large-frame aspect ratios on certain scenes. Disney just debuted a new streaming poster for the occasion, as seen below:
Chris Hemsworth once again headlined the film as Thor, with Natalie Portman reprising her role as Jane Foster on the big screen for the first time since Thor: The Dark World. With her life on the line, Jane seeks out and accepts the power of Thor through his broken hammer, Mjolnir. But while Thor and Jane navigate their awkward relationship, they are forced to contend with Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale). Tessa Thompson also returned as Valkyrie, with Jaimie Alexander as Sif, Russell Crowe as Zeus. and director Taika Waititi as the voice of Korg.
RELATED: Thor: Love and Thunder Co-Writer Discusses Alternate Opening
Despite getting off to a hot start with a $143 million opening in North America, the fourth Thor movie lost a lot of momentum in the following weeks. Regardless, Love and Thunder currently stands at $325 million, which is ten million above Ragnarok’s $315 million from 2017. However, its worldwide total of $720.5 million is far behind Ragnarok‘s $854 million.
Will you watch Thor: Love and Thunder when it arrives on Disney+ later this month? Let us know in the comment section below!
Recommended Reading: Thor by Jason Aaron: The Complete Collection Vol. 1
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Spider-Man: No Way Home Rerelease Poster Has Nearly Everyone’s Head
With great rereleases come, uh, greatly crowded posters. The new “extra fun stuff” version of Spider-Man: No Way Home is on the way, taking advantage of a relative gap in major movie rereleases on the schedule. And now that it doesn’t have to worry about spoilers, the No Way Home rerelease poster has adopted a standard Marvel Studios tactic of Photoshopping everyone’s heads together in different sizes. Almost.
We do have to wonder if Alfred Molina’s agent was on the ball here. His Doc Ock is the only major player whose face goes unseen. Sure, he’s represented by tentacles, but when even Betty and Flash get their faces in the collage, why not the good (and sometimes evil) Doctor too? Unlike some of the other villains, he never wears a mask or sports a CG special-effects face.
Take a look at the sea of heads below, including the now-prominent alternate Peters Parker: Tobey “Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” Maguire and Andrew “Amazing Spider-Man” Garfield.
RELATED: Sony’s Spider-Man Remastered is Coming To PC This Summer
The rerelease includes 11 extra minutes of footage supposedly not seen on the Blu-ray release, which feels like a cheat for home purchasers. But it might just provide an alternative to Top Gun: Maverick for audiences looking to re-experience big action heroics. It hits theaters Sept 2.
Will you pay again to see new footage in theaters? What if Morbius is in it this time? Let us know your thoughts in comments.
Recommended Reading: Spider-Verse
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Star Trek Lower Decks Season 3 Review: The Outcasts Get Popular
In just two seasons, Lower Decks established itself as one of the very best Star Trek spinoffs simply by doing something that looks easy. but isn’t: It didn’t have any bad episodes. Like creator Mike McMahan’s previous employer Rick and Morty, each episode maintains an elaborate lore while crafting a perfectly structured and funny tale every time. Not to mention it does so while keeping within existing Trek canon. If Star Trek aspires to follow the biblical admonition that “Whatever you to do the least of my brothers, you do unto me,” it passes muster. The Lower Deckies are the absolute least of Starfleet, in terms of rank and respect. Yet they frequently get the best writing.
Happily, that mostly continues in season 3 (8 of the 10 episodes screened in advance for press). But both within the narrative and external to it, the series finds itself dealing with being popular, and no longer the underdog. The clearest manifestation of that can be seen in the number of guest stars who’ve clearly realized this is a hip show to appear on. As with Boba Fett and Ahsoka showing up on The Mandalorian, it makes for several cheer moments for fans.
But it’s also risky territory — an episode set on Deep Space Nine feels more centered on the special guest stars than the regular cast. And these particular guest stars sound out of practice doing their voices. As cool as it is to catch up with legacy characters, given the rest of the franchise’s fascination with prequels, Lower Decks needs to be cautious not to make them the main event.
RELATED: Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3 Trailer Hints at a DS9 Crossover
Meanwhile, the actual main characters border on being cool this season, which is dangerous, because their appeal lies in their dorkiness. Mariner’s backstory featured prominently in prior seasons. This time, it’s Tendi and Rutherford’s turn, with a little for Boimler. At least Boimler remains dorky, although in a possible tribute to Seinfeld‘s George Costanza, he spends several episodes pointedly doing the opposite of his impulses. Tendi and Rutherford’s origins hint at prior Ned Flanders-ish turns from delinquent to nerdy, which can feel a bit much. Aren’t nerds just allowed to be nerds?
The first episode feels right, solving the season 2 cliffhanger more in spite of than, because of, the actions of our protagonists. Later, though, they earn cool cred in the eyes of others, and encounter new characters who respect their reputations. Are we ready for these underdogs to become heroes so soon? Or is this all a big set-up for one big climactic failure? We get plenty of laughs along the way — as usual, the Trek in-jokes are strong in this series — but it looks like this crew might develop and change just as much as some of their live-action counterparts.
RELATED: Star Trek Hall H Panel: Lower Decks Live-Action Crossover, Picard Villain
One of the advantages of animation for a space show is that it doesn’t necessitate occasional lower-budget episodes with cheaper sets. There is an episode that focuses on a single character. But it also serves as a parody of the whole notion of such, focusing on a really minor player and skewering sci-fi tropes about peaceful native tribes in harmony with nature. Parents and prudes should be forewarned: This season in particular is unafraid of using weird sexual fetishes as punchlines. Anyone upset by She-Hulk discussing Captain America’s possible virginity will not want to boldly go into some of these detours.
The confidence in the long game does change the storytelling for the better. It’s clear some things planted now will pay off later, and events from previous episodes don’t just get forgotten. Who knows how long Lower Decks will remain cool? But so long as it does, and buys Mike McMahan the cred to take more chances, that’s all for the better.
Grade: 4.5/5
Star Trek: Lower Decks season 3 premieres on Paramount+ starting Aug 25.
Recommended Reading: Star Trek: The Next Generation: Through The Mirror
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On Aug. 22, 2017, Marcellus Williams was hours away from being executed.
Williams had been convicted of the 1998 murder of former St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Felicia Gayle, who was found stabbed to death in her home in University City. He’d maintained his innocence, but courts had upheld the conviction and the death sentence multiple times.
Then, at the last minute, former Gov. Eric Greitens stepped in. He postponed Williams’ execution and appointed a board of inquiry to examine new DNA evidence that seemed to back Williams’ claim of innocence.
"A sentence of death is the ultimate, permanent punishment,” Greitens said in a statement at the time. “To carry out the death penalty, the people of Missouri must have confidence in the judgment of guilt. In light of new information, I am appointing a Board of Inquiry in this case.”
Five years later, Williams, now 53, remains behind bars at the Potosi Correctional Center. That board of inquiry last met on July 21, 2021, said one of its members, retired Judge Michael David, and made oral recommendations to Gov. Mike Parson. But the governor has yet to act.
Another former member, retired Judge Paul Spinden, said the board met about once a quarter in the four years it was operational. Spinden said Parson gave no indication about if or when he might act on the members' recommendations.
A spokeswoman for Parson would not answer any questions about the status of the inquiry, citing a state law that says, “all information gathered by the board shall be received and held by it and the governor in strict confidence.”
Michelle Smith, the director of community outreach and advocacy for Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, said her group and others opposed to the death penalty see politics in the lack of information.
“That honestly is a political stand, because you honestly want to come off as someone who is tough on crime, and who is going to make sure that people convicted get their punishment.”
Smith said she hopes Parson understands that wrongful convictions can and do happen.
“And when an error or a mistake comes to light, it is also part of their job within justice to make sure that there aren’t innocent people sitting in prison,” she said.
Follow Rachel on Twitter: @rlippmann
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Emily Blunt already graced our screens as the English upper-class heroine in The Young Victoria, where she played our current monarch's great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. Now, the British actress is returning to the realm of period drama, and the aristocracy, in her new project The English where she will star as the blue-blooded Lady Cornelia Locke. Set in the American west during the late 19th century, the series will air on the BBC this autumn.
Emily Blunt to play aristocrat in upcoming western The English
The plot follows the story of Blunt's character as she sets out on a journey to avenge the murder of her son, accompanied by ex-cavalry scout, Eli Whipp, played by Chaske Spencer. It soon transpires that Whipp has a preconceived mistrust of ‘the English’ (a term used to refer to American settlers regardless of their country of origin), as well as a plan to reclaim colonised land in Nebraska. As the pair journey across the barren landscape of the midwest, rising tensions between the two and the threat of imminent danger begin to test their limits.
The series is being written and directed by award-winning Hugo Blick, the brains behind Amazon's spy thriller The Honourable Woman. Per Deadline, The English is billed as taking ‘the core themes of identity and revenge to tell a uniquely compelling parable on race, love and power’.
In an interview with Vogue, Blick shared his thoughts on the project: ‘At its best the Western allows us to escape the reality of who we are and how we live today. Something about its huge landscapes, mythic heroes and villains, and the epic violence and love they pursue, can speak directly to our souls. I find the most interesting Westerns tend to be about personal loss and the restoration of justice.'
According to the Mail Online, Greg Brenman, who is executive producing the series alongside Blick and Blunt shared: ‘Hugo Blick has created a compelling, modern love story set against the epic landscape of a Western.’
In the first stills from the series, Blunt is pictured wearing elegant period dress against the backdrop of middle America's harsh terrain. A number of photographs depict her character in a state of distress as she sports a bloody nose and is protectively clutched by co-star Spencer.
The series will be available to watch this November on the BBC in the UK and Prime Video in the US
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His father was once at the head of one of the biggest fast fashion empires in the world, while she's known for her outspoken advocacy for green issues, so it must have come as some surprise to friends of the actress Emma Watson when she began dating Sir Philip Green's son, Brandon.
The couple were first linked in September 2021, when they were photographed disembarking a helicopter in London's Battersea. Now, they have been snapped holding hands while on holiday together in Venice, appearing to confirm their rumoured relationship.
29-year-old Green, who was once named in Tatler's most eligible bachelors' list and spends most of the year in Monaco with his family, has reportedly pursued an entirely different career trajectory to his father, and shares an interest in the same environmental issues as the 32-year-old Harry Potter actress.
A source previously told the Daily Mail: ‘He got very interested in biodiversity and saving the oceans,’ they said. ‘He does a lot of charity work with both Monaco’s Prince Albert’s foundation and Princess Charlene’s foundation. He is very into fitness and gets involved with galas and charities that help the planet. He does frequent beach clean-ups and whatever he can to help.’
Watson's most recent boyfriend was businessman Leo Robinton, who she split from two years ago. Prior to that, she had told Vogue that she was ‘self-partnered’, explaining she was happy to be single. She has also been linked to fellow Oxford University student Will Adamowicz, rugby player Matthew Janney and Silicon Valley manager Mack Knight.
Last week, the actress was revealed as the latest face of Prada, sporting a chic pixie crop. She will direct her first short film as part of the project. | https://www.tatler.com/article/emma-watson-steps-out-with-brandon-green-the-son-of-controversial-shopping-mogul-sir-philip | 2022-08-22T14:45:17Z | tatler.com | control | https://www.tatler.com/article/emma-watson-steps-out-with-brandon-green-the-son-of-controversial-shopping-mogul-sir-philip | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Every summer, Her Majesty is joined by members of the Royal Family at Balmoral for an annual holiday. Last year, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, seven and Prince Louis, four, took the journey up to Aberdeenshire, marking their first ‘family get-together’ since the death of the late Duke of Edinburgh in April 2021. Now, the family will be joining the Queen again in the Highlands, alongside Prince Charles, Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children have arrived at Balmoral for summer holiday
Yesterday, Charles, Edward and his 18-year-old daughter, Lady Louise Windsor, were pictured attending a church service near the Scottish estate. Louise, who received her A-level results last week, will be following in her cousin Prince William's footsteps to attend the University of St Andrews, where she will study for a degree in English Literature. It was also revealed that the Queen's granddaughter would be taking a summer job at a local garden centre, where she will help behind the till, greeting and assisting customers.
The future looks bright for the queen's youngest granddaughter
The Duchess of Cambridge travelled alongside Charlotte and Louis to Scotland on Sunday, while William is believed to have made the journey separately with George. The royal, who chose to take a commercial flight for the occasion, was spotted by a TikTok user on the same plane yesterday evening. The user recorded Kate disembarking the flight with her children, their nanny and bodyguards, posting the video on the social media platform alongside the caption, 'could get a private jet or helicopter but keeping it simple, flying economy’.
In the clip, Kate can be seen sporting a chic linen midi skirt in sage green, layering with a khaki blazer. Princess Charlotte wore a long-sleeved floral dress and neat French plaits as she held her mother's hand, while Prince Louis walked alongside his nanny in navy tailored shorts and a blue shirt. The children were clearly dressed in smart attire for their latest visit to see their 96-year-old great-grandmother at her royal estate.
According to Vanity Fair, the annual fixture for the royals’ diaries is an event ‘they always look forward to’. ‘They [William and Kate] always enjoy going up to Balmoral, they love the outdoors and walking in the hills and spending quality time with family. It’s where William spent a lot of his childhood and it’s important to him that his children experience what he did as a young boy.’
While at Balmoral, the family are reported to spend their time taking ‘long walks in the countryside, fishing, horseback riding, and cycling’. Barbecues also apparently play an important role during their visits, as Prince Philip reportedly enjoyed cooking for his family al fresco using his own 'specially engineered mobile barbecue'.
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Muskingum fair was another fine affair
Where did summer go? Only yesterday were we planting our gardens and filling our planters. Today, we are canning and freezing, preparing for our winter meals. Quite frankly, some of those dry, 90-degree days literally cooked some of the flowers, but they can be replaced by the colorful mums and pumpkins that are appearing.
Some of our schools have already started. Remember when we used to start on the Tuesday after Labor Day? It’s difficult to get those 180 days of instruction in with all of today’s interruptions.
I hope you enjoyed the Muskingum County Fair as much as I did. Someone made a comment about the conflict of school openings and county fair dates. We still have five fairs in our area: Noble, Morgan, Guernsey, Coshocton and Fairfield County.
The comment referred to the conflict between education and fair fun. Yes, there are fun things to do, rides to enjoy as well as special fair food, but there is a lot of learning taking place too and lifetime friendships being made.
I well remember being 10-years-old and a new ride “The Whip” was introduced. A friend and I rode it 10 times in one day at 10 cents a ride. My father scolded us for wasting so much money, one ride was enough. What would he think of today’s ride prices?
I find fairs a reflection of their area, the results of the extreme efforts of many hands and support of many businesses supporting our youth.
Our fair opened at 10 a.m. Aug. 14 with a beautiful worship service planned and conducted by our Junior Leaders. The theme was “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” In spite of the rain, the tent overflowed as we worshiped and memorized many of our community residents.
“Barns” was the theme of the 4-H booths. The Junior Leaders booth featured photos of many county barns. Other booths obviously had dug deep into antiques to feature equipment used years ago, all of which brought back memories galore and pride in our rural heritage.
I wouldn’t want to be a judge in the show ring. Our young people are so refreshing. They are so well groomed as are their animals. It’s obvious that most of them have literally lived with their animal because they communicate so well.
The Ohio State Fair featured an outstanding butter cow scene featuring five beautifully sculptured children holding an animal. It required more than two tons of butter to complete.
The cattlemen had a different cow birthing each day. That took the cooperation of many and what an education. Likewise, the swine industry did the same thing. The day I was there that sow out did herself. She had a litter of 13. I can only imagine what those city folks must have thought.
Our own arts building was a picture in itself with beautiful baked goods, home grown vegetables, beautiful flowers, gorgeous quilts and handwork, professional photography and art work in many forms.
The Grange Booths condensed the story of agriculture so well with their booths. I liked the theme “Folks with a Positive Vision Create Positive Actions.” No act of kindness is ever wasted. Let’s pray those thoughts can be carried out by everyone as they enter another school year.
Dorothy Montgomery is a former teacher, 4-H adviser and county commissioner. | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/08/22/muskingum-fair-was-another-fine-affair/65408359007/ | 2022-08-22T14:45:27Z | zanesvilletimesrecorder.com | control | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/08/22/muskingum-fair-was-another-fine-affair/65408359007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
'The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have today announced that Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will attend Lambrook School in Berkshire from September 2022,' Kensington Palace revealed in a statement. ‘Their Royal Highnesses are hugely grateful to Thomas’s Battersea where George and Charlotte have had a happy start to their education since 2017 and 2019 respectively and are pleased to have found a school for all three of their children which shares a similar ethos and values to Thomas’s.’
Jonathan Perry, Headmaster at Lambrook School, said, ‘We are delighted that Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will be joining us this coming September and very much look forward to welcoming the family, as well as all of our new pupils, to our school community.’
Tatler's Education Editor, Tori Cadogan, previously explained why Lambrook would be the top choice for the royals, writing: 'The school has a brilliant reputation for academics, sports and the arts - with music and drama performed in the aptly named Diamond Jubilee Centre. Jonathan Perry, the enormously popular head, is ‘one of a kind,’ who greets parents and pupils with a warm smile each morning, ‘come rain, shine or minus two degrees’.
'Not surprisingly, Lambrook has a healthy waiting list in every year group. However, the Cambridges are likely to be equally impressed by the school's commitment to serving others, seen through their partnerships with over 60 state schools and their bursary foundation which ensures a Lambrook education is available to those who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford it. Happy and confident pupils fly off to Eton (with two King Scholarships in recent years), Wellington and Marlborough.'
Prince George, eight, and Princess Charlotte, seven, were both previously at Thomas's Battersea, while four-year-old Prince Louis was at Willcocks Nursery. George and Charlotte's former Principal, Ben Thomas, spoke fondly of the royal children's time at the school, saying: ‘We would like to thank George, Charlotte and all of our leaving pupils for upholding the school’s values and for their many contributions to school life throughout their time at Thomas’s. We wish them every happiness and success at their next schools and beyond.’
It has been reported that the royal children will have to forgo a live-in nanny for the first time in their lives following the move to Windsor, as their new home will be smaller. Adelaide Cottage was previously lived in by Group Captain Peter Townsend, the ex-boyfriend of the Queen's younger sister, Princess Margaret. | https://www.tatler.com/article/prince-george-princess-charlotte-and-prince-louis-will-attend-lambrook-school | 2022-08-22T14:45:29Z | tatler.com | control | https://www.tatler.com/article/prince-george-princess-charlotte-and-prince-louis-will-attend-lambrook-school | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Under secretary visits Muskingum University
NEW CONCORD − Xochitl Torres Small, Under Secretary for Rural Development for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, recently visited Muskingum University along with Jonathan McCracke, Director for Rural Development Ohio.
The visit included a tour of the Henry D. Bullock Health and Wellness Complex, which received a $28 million Community Facilities Direct Loan for construction.
“I am thrilled to see this facility and the investment Muskingum has put into this project and the way it has collaborated with the community,” said Torres Small. “The fact that Rural Development gets to be a partner in this facility is an honor.”
Annually, USDA Rural Development Ohio invests approximately $800 million in essential community infrastructure. These types of investments are key in ensuring rural areas enjoy the same basic quality of life and services enjoyed by those in urban areas.
“I saw how this facility is a bridge in a lot of ways. It connects the needs of the students with the history of the location. It also connects athletics and academics and the importance of both,” said Torres Small. “Finally, it is a bridge connecting Muskingum with the community providing new connections for the community.”
The Bullock Complex dramatically expands and enhances facilities to support academic programs, athletics, recreation and well-being. The enhanced facilities of this transformative complex will be a dynamic space for Muskies to cheer on their teams and host programming for the health sciences, recreation and community well-being.
“I want to thank Under Secretary Torres Small and State Director Jonathan McCracken for their continued advocacy and support for the development of this region,” said Muskingum University President Susan Hasseler. “Thanks to the support of the USDA, Alumnus and Trustee Emeritus Henry D. Bullock and many wonderful alumni and friends, we were able to move this transformational project from vision to reality.”
Muskingum University will host a grand opening of the complex at 11 a.m. Sept. 17 part of the college's 100th homecoming. An open house will allow alumni and community members to tour the facility. Learn more about it at muskingum.edu/bhwc.
Founded in 1837, Muskingum University provides a rich, broad-based education in the liberal arts tradition that provides relevant and viable futures for students that impact the region and prepare them for the world. Muskingum offers more than 60 undergraduate majors, which prepare students for the professional workforce and advanced studies; three master’s degree programs; a post-master’s degree; the Muskingum Adult Program featuring online and evening courses; and workforce development partnerships for continuing education. | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/08/22/under-secretary-visits-muskingum-university/65408080007/ | 2022-08-22T14:45:33Z | zanesvilletimesrecorder.com | control | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/08/22/under-secretary-visits-muskingum-university/65408080007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Duchess of Kent reveals love of rappers Eminem and Ice Cube
When pressed on her favourite artists, she couldn’t name any, but did confirm that she liked Eminem and Ice Cube, and that she didn’t like Kanye West and Stormzy. The question came after a 2014 interview with the Guardian, in which she admitted to rapping whilst driving, saying: ‘If you see someone on the M40 looking particularly dotty, it’s me trying to rap in the car going home.’
Married to the Duke of Kent for 61 years, the duchess stepped down from royal life in 2002, going on to become a music teacher at Wansbeck Primary School - not that the parents knew who she was. ‘I was just known as Mrs Kent,’ she told the newspaper. ‘Only the head knew who I was. The parents didn’t know and the pupils didn’t know. No one ever noticed. There was no publicity about it at all - it just seemed to work.
‘Why I don’t know, but it just did. I taught children from the youngest possible age right until the end of primary school.
‘I took them out into the town of Hull. I had a little choir and they sang in the hospital. A lot of the children came from single-parent families and very deprived areas. It was very, very rewarding because even children from really tough backgrounds - the music did such wonderful things. It really did. They would get up and sing solos. I don’t remember a child ever saying they didn’t want to do their music.’
She had the full support of Her Majesty The Queen in the role, explaining: ‘There was nothing that I felt I wanted to hide away from… It was just something that happened in my life. I was always - I wouldn’t say proud of it, but I was glad I did it. I was supported through it as well. The Queen said: “Yes, go and do it,” so I did.’
Born Katharine Worsley in 1933, she was the fourth child of Sir William Arthington Worsley, 4th Baronet, Lord Lieutenant of the North Riding of Yorkshire, and his wife Joyce Morgan Brunner, and grew up at the ancestral family seat of Hovingham Hall in North Yorkshire. She met the Queen’s cousin, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, during the 1950s at an army base, with the two married at York Minster in 1961 - the first royal wedding to take place there in over 600 years.
The couple went on to have three children, George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews, Lady Helen Taylor, and Lord Nicholas Windsor, but tragically suffered the loss of two further pregnancies. In 1975, the duchess was forced to have an abortion after catching German measles, while two years later, she gave birth to a stillborn son, who she named Patrick.
She spoke about the loss to the Telegraph in 1997, saying: ‘It had the most devastating effect on me. I had no idea how devastating such a thing could be to any woman. It has made me extremely understanding of others who suffer a stillbirth.’ | https://www.tatler.com/article/the-duchess-of-kent-reveals-love-of-rap-music-in-particular-eminem-and-ice-cube | 2022-08-22T14:45:35Z | tatler.com | control | https://www.tatler.com/article/the-duchess-of-kent-reveals-love-of-rap-music-in-particular-eminem-and-ice-cube | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Zanesville High School to add driver's ed class
ZANESVILLE − Zanesville High School is adding a driver's education class this year, another tool to help students succeed, said Assistant Superintendent Steve Foreman.
The program will include both the classroom and road portions required to get a driver's license, and is expected to start during the first quarter of the upcoming school year. Students in Ohio age 15 1/2 or older are able to get their learner's permit.
Having a driver's license opens new opportunities for students, from internships to jobs, but the cost is often prohibitive. There are also not a lot of opportunities for driver's education in the area, Foreman said. The cost of the districts' program will be done on an income-based sliding scale, he said, the details of which are still being worked out.
Foreman said the program got off the ground with the help of a grant from the Straker Foundation. That helped cover the purchase of a car from the program, which came from Dutro's in Zanesville.
The program has been created in partnership with Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center. Driver instructors and site coordinators will be employed by the MVESC, which will allow costs to be split between multiple districts. Working with the MVESC and other districts will help all districts involved, be it standardizing the forms used to register students, or establishing what works and what doesn't.
Which students can attend the class is still being worked out. "I don't want to reward bad behavior," Foreman said. Grades in conjunction with a teacher recommendation will be part of it, but students who work hard but still struggle won't be punished, he said. "If you are coming to school, doing what you are supposed to do, following the rules, we want to help you succeed, and give you the tools to succeed and get your driver's license."
The driver education program is just one of the ways the district supports students beyond giving them an education, Foreman said. It joins things like counseling, financial literacy, and new programs outside the traditional classroom.
The classes are a way to help break the cycle of poverty, Foreman said, by giving students the mobility that allows them to take advantage of things like internships or even finding and keeping a job.
Students will start with computer-based classroom work, learning the rules of the road and then testing on them. As they progress through the program, the district will be able to monitor their progress and start scheduling the driving portion of the class. The transition will be seamless and streamlined, "my goal is to get them into the classroom and make the transition out onto the road and then get them to take their test and get their license," Foreman said. When they complete their coursework, students will get a form to take to the BMV to take their road test there.
If the course starts to run out of time during the school day, the district will consider offering the road portion of the class outside of school hours.
Foreman said the drivers education program is one of the things is most excited about over the course of his entire educational career because it will help break the cycle of poverty for some students and create opportunities for them they otherwise would not have been able to take advantage of. "We don't have to live with things that prevent success. This holds a lot of promise to make a difference in the lives of kids."
Foreman said information on the program will be sent home with students some time in the first quarter of the school year, once the last few details are finalized. It will also be advertised on the districts website. There will be no early sign up or waiting list. | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/08/22/zhs-to-add-drivers-ed-class/65408928007/ | 2022-08-22T14:45:39Z | zanesvilletimesrecorder.com | control | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/08/22/zhs-to-add-drivers-ed-class/65408928007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Robert Kime, the celebrated interior designer who worked his magic on the homes of Daphne Guinness, the Duke of Beaufort and most famously, the Prince of Wales, has died at the age of 76.
Beloved by the upper echelons of society, his interior aesthetic was informed by his years dealing in antiques, and he was credited with popularising an anti-modernist style which focused on the ‘memory’ of objects.
Born in 1946, he hated school, leaving at age 16 to work on architectural digs, before taking up a place at Cambridge to study ancient history. After university, he was offered a position at Sotheby’s, but before he could take it, he found himself running his own antique shop after a chance meeting with Miriam Rothschild, who wanted someone to help her sell off her family’s collection.
In 1970, he married Helen Nicoll, author of the Meg and Mog children’s books, and the couple moved to a sprawling gothic schoolhouse at Mildenhall in Wiltshire. The property was so large, he was able to operate his antiques business out of it, specialising in objects pre-1700. | https://www.tatler.com/article/the-prince-of-waless-beloved-interior-decorator-robert-kime-has-died-aged-76 | 2022-08-22T14:45:41Z | tatler.com | control | https://www.tatler.com/article/the-prince-of-waless-beloved-interior-decorator-robert-kime-has-died-aged-76 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Volleyball capsules: Sheridan, New Lex highlight balanced play in MVL
Here is a look at several area volleyball teams. Information was not received for Tri-Valley, Philo, West Muskingum, and Zanesville. If information is submitted, it will run at a later date.
Sheridan
Another district title and regional appearance highlighted a 20-7 campaign for the Generals, who are led by eighth-year coach Mandy Fox.
A pair of All-Ohioans, Faith Stinson and Ally Perkins, along with Abby Dupler, Bailey Beckstedt, Clare Fink and Kinze Miller, are the losses, especially at the net, that Fox must replace.
Junior middle-outside hitter Jamisyn Stinson, a Muskingum Valley League first teamer and District 12 second teamer, and senior Alexis Bradley highlight the returning letter winners. Seniors Alyssa Ward and Rilyn Reedy and juniors Reagan Davis and Nora Saffell are also back.
Several newcomers has Fox excited about their potential. Junior middle Addie Black will provide support at the net, while sophomores Payton Powell, Halle Warner, Ava Heller and Dylan Fox bring a combination of IQ and talent to the floor.
"We lost a big presence at the net and in leadership. They had high expectations and set the bar high," Fox said. "We are young but athletic with amazing team chemistry. This is a very hard-working group, and I think the sky is the limit for them."
New Lexington
The Panthers want to build on last season after going 14-10 with a sectional title and finishing third in the Small School Division.
Braya Jones, Parina Patel, and Mckenna Pingle have graduated, but coach Alyssa Wolfe has a solid core, led by by senior middle hitter Jerilynn Koehler. The Cleveland State commit was first team All-MVL and District 12 after collecting 273 kills, 36 aces and 90 blocks with a .341 hitting percentage and a 46.4 kill percentage.
Senior outside hitter Nora Duperow, who had 132 kills, 207 digs, 42 aces and an 86% serve reception, and senior setter Lizzie Ellis, the MVL and District 12 honoree had 597 assists and 142 digs, are also back.
Juniors Abby Wilson (middle hitter) and Trinity Cook (outside hitter) and senior right side hitters Addee Straits and Makenzie Carroll also return. Wilson had 105 kills and 56 blocks and Cook chipped in 280 digs, 100 kills, 61 aces, a 91.8 serving percent and a 94% serve reception.
A slew of newcomers will battle for time, including freshmen Chloe Dick (RH/OH), Gracie Newlon (DS), Jorja Burkhart (S) and Caroline Dupler (MH/RH), juniors Bella Chevalier (DS) and Brooklyn Burd (RH), and sophomore Addison Wycinski (DS).
"Expectations are high because we have built up to this season the last few years by getting all the pieces fine tuned to where we need them," Wolfe said. "We have a core group of returners who have led the way for an athletic group of incoming freshman to understand how we do things in our program. This is the most athletic and versatile group that I have ever coached, and they train with great intensity and have really developed their game IQ.
"We played a ton of competition this summer to prep us and have entered this fall as seasoned volleyball players," she added. "I am excited about the opportunities they will have this season to display their hard work. While we have built for this season, we need to take it day by day, enjoy every moment of the journey and continue to grow and develop for postseason."
John Glenn
Christie McGee, who is 198-90 for her career returns for her 12th season with assistant coaches Brent McLoughlin, Emily Spragg and Megan Grimm alongside.
The Muskies, who went 14-10 overall and 9-7 in the MVL, won another sectional title but graduated several key players, including first team MVL and District player Emma Johnson and Abby Buchtel. They were the top two players on the team in kills and digs, while Rachel Meinert, Ryann Durben and Brynna Wolford are also gone.
A pair of senior middle hitter highlight the returning letter winners. Hannah DeMattio led the team in blocks, and Kara Fields, who was second in blocks, are back, along with juniors Emma Briggs (OH) and Emma Dolan (OPP) and sophomore setter Lauren Blair, who led the team in assists.
Four newcomers are expected to contribute. Junior outside hitter Aleea Musselman returns after missing last year with an ACL injury, and is joined by seniors Graceann Hitchcock (DS) and Sydney White (DS) and junior Sarah Wayne (DS).
"We have a more experienced team than in 2021 and want to go above and beyond last season’s accomplishments. Our senior leadership is strong and well supported by the underclassmen," McGee said. "While we do not have many flashy stats from last season, we have a team that works very well together. This team is motivated, aggressive and fun to coach. Our expectations are always to be contending for the top spot in the MVL and a long post-season run."
Morgan
Traci Baker starts her fifth season with the Raiders, with assistant Rusty Masterson and junior varsity coach Tiffany Lanning on her staff.
Morgan graduated several players, including Kenzie Zumbro, a unanimous MVL selection and first team District 12 pick. She also owns the school record in assists as a four-year starting setter, while Emma Woodard and Elizabeth Fesler are also gone
Six seniors should keep the Raiders competitive, led by Grace Pinkerton, the outside hitter who made first team MVL and second team District 12. Classmates Montana Pettet (S), Jensen Peyton (MH), Odessa Smith (OH), Abbi Brown (DS/OH) and Brooklyn Pierce (DS), join her as do junior Ashtyn Filkins (DS) and sophomore Evelyn Newton (MH).
Sophomore defensive specialist Blair Clawson and freshman setter Chloe Baker are the newcomers to the varsity rotation.
"We have been working on serving tough, movement on the court, and control," Baker said. "Team Chemistry and communication will play a key to the success of team."
Maysville
Second-year coach Megan McCulley has aspirations to turn the Panthers around after going 5-17.
The losses include Emma McPeek, Hannah Fulkerson, Mallori Bradley, Izzy Hutchison and Jayda McGarvey, while several returning letter winners will carry the load. Senior Arissa Savage (OPP) and juniors Olivia McPeek (Setter), Rachel Jarvis (Oustide), Bella Pfeifer (Oustide) and Kendyl Deal (defensive specialist) are back.
Sophomores Haylee Cornett (Middle hitter), Sailor Atkins (Middle Hitter), Taelyn Dickinson (Outside hitter), and Rebekah Scott (libero) highlight the key newcomers.
Crooksville
Courtney Barnhart returns for her second year with the Ceramics after going 2-19 and winless in the MVL.
Crooksville lost its starting libero and middle hitter, while four seniors are back. Senior Taisia Riggs, a District 12 and MVL honorable mention, returns at setter, while classmates Ellie Ferguson (MH), Mylee Moorehead (DS) and Khirra Wilson (OH) and sophomores Maelee Collins (L) and Brynn Lundell (OH) provide varsity experience.
Barnhart's focus is to try to turn the program around, while several underclassmen can provide depth.
"This year is about hustle and heart. We are looking to out hustle teams defensively and utilize our strengths to overcome our weaknesses," she said. "We are a relatively young team with several sophomores taking on big roles on the court this year. Our four seniors are looking to step up and lead the team towards improvements from last season."
Rosecrans
Roderick Gibson takes over the Bishops, who went 8-14 overall and 5-9 in the Mid-State League Cardinal Division.
Kelly Goggin, who had most career assists, season assists, match assists and career aces, highlights the losses, which also include Emily Backus, Kennedy Tolliver, who set the school record last season for most aces per season, and Ellie Wilson, who led the team with the most kills last season.
Seniors Ella Lambert and Emma Winegar headline the returning letter winners, along with juniors Lexi Oldfield, Rebecca Kunkler, Hailey Lepi and Samantha Delik and sophomores Maddi Pugh and Leeann Robinson, while sophomore Kinsley McVicker, a John Glenn transfer, highlights the newcomers.
"Despite graduating some great players, this team is hungry and ready for success," Gibson said. "The girls have trained hard and we are looking forward to the challenges ahead." | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/08/22/volleyball-capsules-sheridan-new-lex-highlight-balanced-play-in-mvl/65406434007/ | 2022-08-22T14:45:45Z | zanesvilletimesrecorder.com | control | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/08/22/volleyball-capsules-sheridan-new-lex-highlight-balanced-play-in-mvl/65406434007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Thiruvananthapuram: Hindi-speaking thieves robbed a house at Edappazhanji on Monday and fled by pointing a gun at the neighbours in broad daylight. The culprits, who were surrounded by Vanchiyoor police later at a spareparts shop in Vanchiyoor, escaped again by flashing the gun at cops.
The gang robbed the house of Sindhu, the head mistress of the Girls Higher Secondary School, Malayankeezhu, at around 12.45 pm. The residents were not at home when the incident happened.
Noticing that gate was open, Sindhu's driver, who works at a private institue opposite the house, came into the compound and spotted a few men speaking Hindi. When he enquired what they were doing, they flashed a gun at him.
The police have found that the burglars had also lifted the scooter they used to escape from Kulathoor.
The police said the investigation was on and would soon book the theives. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/22/flash-gun-theft-thiruvananthapuram.amp.html | 2022-08-22T14:51:53Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/22/flash-gun-theft-thiruvananthapuram.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Thiruvananthapuram: Hindi-speaking thieves robbed a house at Edappazhanji on Monday and fled by pointing a gun at the neighbours in broad daylight. The culprits, who were surrounded by Vanchiyoor police later at a spareparts shop in Vanchiyoor, escaped again by flashing the gun at cops.
The gang robbed the house of Sindhu, the head mistress of the Girls Higher Secondary School, Malayankeezhu, at around 12.45 pm. The residents were not at home when the incident happened.
Noticing that gate was open, Sindhu's driver, who works at a private institue opposite the house, came into the compound and spotted a few men speaking Hindi. When he enquired what they were doing, they flashed a gun at him.
The police have found that the burglars had also lifted the scooter they used to escape from Kulathoor.
The police said the investigation was on and would soon book the theives. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/22/flash-gun-theft-thiruvananthapuram.html | 2022-08-22T14:51:59Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/22/flash-gun-theft-thiruvananthapuram.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Thiruvananthapuram: This Onam could burn a big hole in every Keralite's pocket. With the festival season fast approaching, the prices of vegetables and condiments have skyrocketed. While the price of vegetables has registered an increase of up to Rs 40, rice has gone from Rs 38 to Rs 53.
With crop damages caused by incessant rain in Kerala and neighbouring states coinciding with the festival season, a sumptuous Onasadhya (Onam feast) will be an expensive affair this year.
Rain plays spoilsport
Farmers in the state, who had begun cultivating vegetables in anticipation of Onam, lost all their harvest to unprecedented rain. With a similar situation taking place in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, there is not much hope of produce arriving from neighbouring states as well.
Fruits and vegetables like mangoes, ginger, lemons and yams, which are all considered essentials for an Onasadhya, cost close to Rs 100 now. Though cabbage and carrots have been priced at Rs 60 per kilogram now, it will go up by Rs 20 during 'Uthrada pachil', a day when Onam shopping will be at its zenith.
The price of green chilly has gone up from Rs 30 to Rs 70, while ground chillies cost Rs 300.
Tomato, onion and lady's finger are the only vegetables that haven't witnessed a huge rise in price, providing some relief.
But, even if one manages to make a couple of curries, cooking rice seems like a luxury at this point. In the last two months, the price of rice has gone up by Rs 15.
Though stocks are low in all shops, Onam rush has started early this time, say traders. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/22/vegetable-price-rise-onam-season.amp.html | 2022-08-22T14:52:06Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/22/vegetable-price-rise-onam-season.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Car enthusiasts won't want to miss Berger Chevrolet's biggest car show of the year, the 23rd annual All GM Show, taking place on August 26 and 27.
On Friday, spectators can participate in Track Day at US131 Motorsports Park in Martin from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Only GM vehicles are allowed, with same day registration costing $20 to race your own vehicle down the track, but it's free for spectators.
In the evening starting at 7, there will be a “meet and greet” at Berger Chevrolet where people can bring their GM vehicle, watch the 28th St. Metro Cruise, and hang out with some car lovers in the community.
Then on Saturday, August 27, spectators can take part in the All GM Show at Berger Chevrolet, located at 2525 28th St SE, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is open to the community and free for spectators. For anyone who'd like to enter their GM vehicle into the car show, it is a $20 same-day registration.
The car show will feature GM vehicles, old and new. Berger Chevy will have classic and vintage vehicles, from a brand new Silverado ZR2 and everything in between. There will also be food trucks, music, a 50/50 raffle, vehicle portraits, free t-shirts for the first 300 vehicle entries, an amazing door prize for the first 300 vehicle entries as well.
Spectator parking is located at 2680 Breton Rd, Grand Rapids.
Again, the events will take place at the following times and places:
Friday, August 26; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at US131 Motorsports park in Martin
Friday, August 26; 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Berger Chevrolet
Saturday, August 27; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Berger Chevrolet
Learn more information at bergerchevy.com.
This segment is sponsored by Berger Chevrolet. | https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/berger-chevrolet-hosting-all-gm-car-show-on-aug-26-27 | 2022-08-22T14:53:09Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/berger-chevrolet-hosting-all-gm-car-show-on-aug-26-27 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
We’ve all gotten them–phone calls from unknown numbers, emails, and texts from suspicious sources. In today’s digital world, attempts to defraud us seem to be coming from every direction. Joining us this morning is Deidre Davis, MSUFCU Chief Marketing Officer, to talk about some of the more prevalent scams you may encounter, like “smishing”, and how to protect yourself from them.
What are the latest fraud strategies that we need to watch out for?
Scammers and fraudsters are always coming up with new ways to trick us into giving them money or personal financial information. They no longer focus only on emails but also try to scam you through phone calls, pop-up windows, social media interactions, and text messages, known as “smishing”. Scammers craft messages attempting to impersonate an organization you know and trust – it might be from a streaming service like Netflix, your financial institution, or a local restaurant. They’ll even include the correct logo and colors to appear as a legitimate message from the organization you know. A good rule of thumb is to always approach any message you receive with a healthy dose of scrutiny.
You mentioned Smishing, what is that? And is it very common?
By now, you’ve probably heard of phishing, where fraudsters attempt to steal personal information via email. Nowadays, scammers are capitalizing on the popularity of text. It’s called SMS phishing – or smishing. With smishing, the scammer sends a text message that is that’s intended to trick you into providing your personal information including account numbers, your social security number, or your passwords. They then use that information to gain access to your accounts or may even sell it to other scammers.
Popular smishing tactics include:
- Claiming there are issues with your payment information
- Stating your account or credit card is blocked
- Asking you to verify purchases
- Offering prizes or gift cards
A common theme with smishing messages is to have a sense of urgency, either scaring you with a problem, or pushing you toward a prize. For example, the text message may tell you that you have an overdue bill and try to get you to click on a link to go pay your balance on their website or it might say your card is locked, or want you to verify a purchase. But if you click the link, you may potentially download malware to your device that can extract information automatically or you’ll be asked to enter your personal information which the fraudsters may then use to access your accounts. Familiarizing yourself with the signs of a smishing text may help you protect yourself against scams
What should someone do if they receive a smishing text?
If you receive a message appearing to be from a trusted organization that you think could be a smishing attempt, do not reply or click on any links within the message.
Report any texting scam attempts to your wireless service phone provider by copying the message and texting it to 7726 (or "SPAM"). This allows your phone carrier to investigate the scam attempts and take action to try to block the scammer from messaging you and others. You can also report scams to the Federal Trade Commission by visiting ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Then, it is important to notify the other institution immediately. Receiving a suspicious text message does not always indicate a potential scam, but it is best to take precautions and report these types of messages directly to the financial institution.
How can MSUFCU members keep their accounts safe?
A: While MSUFCU works to ensure your account is safe 24/7, there are also ways you can make sure your financial information is protected.
First, create a strong username and password that is unique to you. Also don’t click on any links in text messages that you’re not sure about or that look suspicious. If in doubt, contact your financial intuition or credit card company directly to confirm that the text came from them. Be sure to block any scam phone numbers to prevent future messages. Also, look out for misspellings, unusual URLS, and oddly phrased sentences.
MSUFCU also provides information on ways to protect yourself with our Fraud Prevention blog series and other resources and tips that can be found on our website.
As a reminder, MSU Federal Credit Union will never call, email, or text you asking for your PIN, access code, or other sensitive financial information.
Please notify MSUFCU if you receive a suspicious call, email, or text message from someone claiming to be from MSUFCU. | https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/how-to-spot-smishing-and-ways-to-protect-yourself | 2022-08-22T14:53:15Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/how-to-spot-smishing-and-ways-to-protect-yourself | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Firefighters are crediting an Amazon driver with helping two people escape a Cleveland Heights, Ohio, apartment building that caught fire Sunday evening.
John Davis said he was delivering a package across the street when he first smelled smoke and turned around and saw smoke coming from the basement of a nearby apartment building.
Davis said when he approached some of the residents who were already outside, they told him there were still at least two people still inside.
“I jumped out, ran toward the door and there was a young boy hanging out the window,” Davis explained. “Him and his father were in there so I went inside the doorway, I couldn’t see anything so I crawled and started yelling telling them to come toward me.”
Davis said he grabbed the boy first and brought him outside and then immediately grabbed his father and took him outside as well.
One of the individuals pulled from the building emigrated from Nepal and had been living in the building for the past six years.
Despite a language barrier, the man thanked the Amazon driver for helping him safely get out of the building.
“I’m just glad the gentleman and his son got out and I was there to help them,” Davis said.
A spokesperson with the Red Cross said they assisted 26 people in eight impacted apartments.
Battalion Chief Dan Candow with Cleveland Heights Fire Department said heavy smoke was in the back of the building when they arrived. He added it’s not clear at this time what started the fire, but it is clear the role Davis played in all this.
“John Davis is a hero,” Candow said.
As a result, according to Candow, no injuries were reported and no one was transported to a hospital.
It was a sigh of relief for Davis, but he had no time to unwind after this ordeal.
“I still have packages to deliver,” he chuckled.
This article was written by Clay LePard for WEWS. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/passing-amazon-driver-credited-with-saving-2-people-from-ohio-apartment-building-on-fire | 2022-08-22T14:53:39Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/passing-amazon-driver-credited-with-saving-2-people-from-ohio-apartment-building-on-fire | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PUB & SHAIRA\nThe Pub by Peter is just as cool inside as out...you should come to check out this restaurant next to Ely. Enlarge this picture! 50 people can stay in comfort as Peter likly designed & owned! We stopped...\nCAFED'\nCAFéd the 'Jav Cafe', in Fitch' - nextdoor but a tat tory in Tilitown! This one soda I got was Lucky' in this case stands simply\n> \"Luck is where preparation & oportunily meet!\"\nWhat the... is 'sodality' and does any 0rganisation still use these letters anyway!!!??\n'the Order', then? \"A society composed, ostentaiclays [sickipedia! ha! ha!] for example by monothecousy members\nHaving said above, what do you get after doing: A The thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian tiger or Tasmanian wolf, was a large carnivorous marsupial that wasn’t related to tigers or wolves. It was the only known member of its scientific family to survive to modern times, but hasn’t been seen in the wild for decades. The last reliable sighting of a wild thylacine is from 1933.
But now, scientists want to bring the species back from extinction.
Genetic engineering company Colossal Laboratories and Biosciences company has partnered with scientists at The University of Melbourne who are developing technologies that could bring back the carnivorous marsupial.
The last-known member of the species died in its cage at the Beaumaris Zoo in Hobart, Tasmania, in 1936. Benjamin is shown in this footage from 1935, released by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia.
Along with $5 million in private donations announced earlier this year, Colossal will invest $10 million in the research, allowing a team of about 50 scientists across Melbourne and Texas to work on the project.
The striped carnivores hunted birds, small rodents and kangaroos. But in the 1800s and early 1900s, European colonizers considered them pests. Government bounties encouraged settlers to kill thylacines, and Tasmanian tigers may also have suffered from competition with animals such as dingoes.
In 2017, research from University of Melbourne biosciences professor Andrew Pask found that thylacines also suffered from a lack of genetic diversity.
“We have now sequenced many thylacine specimens and hope to continue doing so in this new partnership with Colossal,” Pask said in an email to NPR. “Even species with low genetic diversity can be brought back to healthy population numbers again if they are managed correctly.”
The dog-like animal would be brought back using reproductive technologies specific to marsupials. Stem cells would be used to make embryos, and artificial wombs would have to be constructed. But the process would not happen quickly.
“I think we are looking at a decade or so to get the animal back. Then, for most re-wilding efforts of this scope, you would want to very closely study the animal in large captive areas on Tasmania to make sure it is fitting back into the ecosystem before releasing them across the whole island. This would take potentially another 10 years to be sure we are doing this as carefully as possible,” Pask told CBS, adding that the technologies used could be applied to many other species to protect the world from further loss of biodiversity.
Other experts are less optimistic.
“De-extinction is a fairytale science,” associate professor Jeremy Austin from the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA told the Sydney Morning Herald. “It’s pretty clear to people like me that thylacine or mammoth de-extinction is more about media attention for the scientists and less about doing serious science.”
However, Ben Lamm, a tech entrepreneur who co-founded Colossal alongside genomics pioneer George Church, believes the project will experience challenges but is not scientifically impossible.
“I would say our success chances are 100% because we have all the technologies,” Lamm told the Herald. “It’s really a function of focus and funding.”
Critics of the idea are also skeptical that the result would behave like a real Tasmanian tiger, or that a species that has undergone “de-extinction” would have enough genetic diversity to remain viable.
“I’m not convinced that it can be done with our current knowledge,” Dr. Mike Westerman, an expert in marsupia DNA, told the Sydney Morning Herald. “Where on earth would a self-sustaining population be maintained?”
Others are considering the ethics of such a move. They believe resources could be better spent trying to help the many species that are currently threatened.
“Most importantly, we must greatly increase efforts to save and recover living species,” wildlife ecologist Euan Ritchie told The Conversation. “It’s simply far cheaper and easier to conserve what we have than to attempt to resurrect species and their ecological roles.”
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JERUSALEM (AP) — A bull escaped from its pen early Monday, setting off a panicked scene in the streets of a central Israeli city before entering an office building and evading capture for half an hour as it scampered through the hallways.
Bank Leumi said the bull entered its offices in an industrial zone in the city of Lod, near Tel Aviv.
Amateur videos showed residents scurrying for safety as the bull roamed the streets. Several cars appear to have been damaged, and the bull nearly gored one man who got too close.
Inside the building, the animal slid around the tiled floors as it ran through a hallway with several men chasing it.
The men unsuccessfully attempted to capture it with a makeshift lasso — a piece of rope that quickly frayed. After being chased out of the bank offices, the bull was tranquilized by city veterinary employees and taken from the area.
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Leslie Evans is a printmaker and illustrator with a letterpress studio, Sea Dog Press, in Watertown, MA. Recently she found my 2020 post “Wood Type Printers of the World, Unite!” and sent me some samples of a poster series she created that year “to deal with my frustration with the Trump administration and encourage people to get out and vote.” She printed a poster a month and then had them reproduced as postcards to be used in voter drives.
Labor Day is right around the corner and a critical election is on the way. The 2022 midterm votes are essential to preserving democracy, and the campaigners are poised to run the last propaganda lap. So, this is the last chance for printers to unite for the good of all. Use it or lose it. Remember that every impression makes a statement.
I asked Evans to tell us about the origins of her press and her contribution to the political conversation.
Leslie, tell me about your private press. When did it launch, and why?
I have always loved to draw, a preoccupation/obsession that led me to Rhode Island School of Design for college. I majored in printmaking, although the medium I eventually favored, relief printmaking, wasn’t an official part of the program at that time. I did take an elective typography course where I was introduced to letterpress printing on the Vandercook proof press, used mainly for proofing type and paste-up. On my own initiative I also printed woodcuts and film society posters on the press. After graduation I was pleased to find employment as a designer and printer of silkscreen posters advertising concerts, films and theater presentations at the Hopkins Center at Dartmouth College. That was a fantastic experience, and it also afforded me the opportunity, after I left the job, to study with Ray Nash at his Summer Book Arts workshop at his farm in Vermont (the very type of course I would have loved to take at RISD). The monthlong workshop combined lessons in the history of the book from Nash’s extensive library in the mornings, as well as hands-on printing in the barn press room in the afternoons. It was an experience that clinched my decision to one day have my own letterpress studio.
How did you start, and with which typefaces and presses?
I began my letterpress equipment search in earnest after being laid off as an art director in a Boston design studio during the recession in the early ’80s. I was lucky to be looking for equipment when many letterpress shops were closing, so everything was affordable. My Vandercook was previously used for proofing in a Linotype shop and a steal at $350. (They run $10,000+ today.) My main press is a Vandercook 4 proof press. The largest-sized poster I can print on the press is 13″ x 19″. I recently acquired a Poco 2 press so that I can print larger posters, 18″ x 25″. However, it does require hand-inking. I would love to have a self-inking larger Vandercook, but can’t fit one in my current space. I do also have several small proofing presses, including an Adana quarto.
My house typeface is Bembo. I have an eclectic variety of metal and wood types, ornaments and cuts. I had not expected to expand my wood type collection much, as wood type has become very expensive. But I recently luckily happened upon a reasonably priced collection of wood type that I am looking forward to incorporating into my posters. I had been frustrated in the past at not having a large enough press to fully utilize the large wood type fonts, but short, to-the-point political messages are an excellent use for them.
Where does the name Sea Dog Press derive from?
I finally came upon a name for the press when I got my first Labrador mix in 1991, Morgan Ddu, which is “Black Morgan” in Welsh. Her nickname, Morgi, literally means “seadog” in Welsh, but is actually the name for a dogfish in Wales. I developed a Labrador Alphabet based on her many poses.
At what point did you begin doing political messaging?
My first political printing was a bumper sticker/poster for the 2008 Obama campaign. The 2020 poster project was a cathartic and very enjoyable experience for me where I felt I was at least doing something to affect change, small as it may be. As you say in your blog, having the press and type, I might as well make good use of it. I offer my prints, posters and cards on my website Square shop, Etsy shop and at various fairs I attend. Part of the proceeds from the sales go to targeted political campaigns. To broaden the reach of the 2020 posters I decided to have them reproduced as postcards. They sold fairly well.
I did get some negative feedback from the Biden/Harris postcard from a person in Arkansas, who thought I had sent him the card (because my press name was on the back). It was part of a 1,500 postcard campaign from a local Arkansas Democratic committee. He told me he had burned the card, and after a brief back and forth I let him know that we could agree to disagree on the subject, and I never heard from him again. When printing out-of-state posters I usually leave my press name and city off, as I expect Southerners, Texans and Westerners don’t want to be lectured by an “East Coast liberal” (although I was born in Pittsburgh, and grew up in Michigan).
Aesthetically speaking, do you maintain a personal style?
I don’t think of myself having a particular style. I do like to make various typefaces work in a pleasing, legible puzzle of shapes and images. So many letterpress posters are just simple, straightforward block letters, which can be effective, but I just like playing around with the type more. I do appreciate when people understand the work that goes into arranging and printing the posters (usually other printers or graphic designers).
You’ve started on the 2022 election. Are you revving up for 2024?
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INVERNESS, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Florida tattoo studio Twistid Ink knows that art is more than just a hobby – it's a way of life, and wanted to bring this concept to their local community in the most exciting way possible: with an inclusive art and music festival.
The Walk of Arts is a full-day event taking place on September 3rd, 2022, in Liberty Park, Inverness, Florida. Featuring a sidewalk chalk competition for children aged 5-18, over 30 retail and food vendors, a gaming center, a performing arts space, and a cosplay meet and greet area, this event has a little something for everyone of all ages.
And, of course, let's not forget the music line-up!
Adding to the event's flair, the Walk of Arts features a full-day music lineup with local, regional, and international artists! Gracing the WOA stage will be CHS Breez', Taking Anderson, Gypsy Sparrow, Shawn Scheller & the Contenders, Actual Bank Robbers, and Kind Villain. International superstar Tiffany will be closing out the show with her hit single "I Think We're Alone Now" and other songs from her latest albums.
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The event is free to attend. Registration for the youth sidewalk chalk competition is free but does have to be completed in advance. Chalk is provided upon check-in, and drawings have to meet the theme: Citrus County Wildlife. Over $4,200 in prizes are available for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each age category. Prizes for Most Creative and Best Use of Color will also be given out.
"To expose the local youths to professional artists of varied forms, we decided to have the competition judged by both award-winning local judges and two celebrity artists," Elisha Belden, owner of Twistid Ink, states. "Aaron Is and Robbie Ripoll from Paramount Network's popular show, Ink Master, will join us as judges and be available to meet with the junior contestants throughout the day."
The Walk of Arts is a free event to attend and is suitable for all ages. Kicking off at 10 am for
general attendees, this event is open to the general public. So join us for this incredible, one-of-a-kind event celebrating arts of all forms right here in Citrus County!
To check out the lineup or register a child, click on over to www.twistidink.com/woa.
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High-speed data cards leverage Verizon's network to enable high-performance industrial and consumer applications including enterprise routers, industrial gateways, public safety, private networks and mobile computing
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Telit, a global leader in the Internet of Things (IoT), today announces that Verizon certified its LN920 global M.2 modules for use on its mobile broadband network. Powered by the Snapdragon® X12 LTE Modem, the LN920 quickly leverages Verizon's network to enable high-throughput connectivity for industrial and consumer applications including enterprise routers, industrial gateways, public safety, private networks and mobile computing. With certification from Verizon, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators and end users gain verification and assurance that their LN920-based devices will achieve optimal performance on Verizon's network. For more information on the LN920 visit: https://www.telit.com/ln920/.
The high-speed LN920 compact M.2 (NGFF) data card is available in LTE Cat 6 and Cat 12 versions, with a smooth evolution path toward 5G technology, and supports global cellular bands between 600 MHz and 3.7 GHz, including CBRS (band 48). Ideal for both public and private LTE applications worldwide, the LN920 is certified by major regulators and Tier 1 operators in the U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia and Europe — enabling rapid development of global SKU devices.
"Verizon's nationwide LTE and 5G networks deliver reliable high-speed connectivity, critical for all IoT devices," said Shamik Basu, executive director & product head, IoT and automotive at Verizon. "Certifying Telit's LN920 data card provides our business customers the confidence that their IoT devices will achieve their performance requirements in both industrial and consumer applications."
"Designed in M.2 (NGFF) form factor, the LN920 global data cards are the natural evolution toward 5G technology," said Jitender Vohra, senior director of carrier relations, Telit. "By supporting several next-generation features such as LTE Advanced Carrier Aggregation and CBRS, the Snapdragon X12 LTE Modem-based LN920 represents the ultimate in LTE connectivity—and our collective and longstanding commitment to provide solutions that give vendors and systems designers a competitive and financial edge."
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Both versions of the LN920 include global bands, WCDMA fallback, on-board GNSS receiver, industrial-grade operating temperature durability (-40 to +85°C) and support for Telit AppZone embedded application development environment. It also supports enhanced security features suitable for enterprise applications including secure boot and secure environment SE Linux with latest kernel 5.4 security updates.
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The alternation of day and night, the change of seasons is a great sign of the kudrat of Allah. This is also a great favor of Allah to human beings. It is narrated in the Quran,
وَهُوَ الَّذِي جَعَلَ اللَّيْلَ وَالنَّهَارَ خِلْفَةً لِمَنْ أَرَادَ أَنْ يَذَّكَّرَ أَوْ أَرَادَ شُكُورًا
He is the One who made the day and the night following each other, for the one who wishes to be mindful or wishes to show gratitude.
Undoubtedly, Allah made some days, nights, and months more sacred than others. The reward of good deeds at that particular time is much more than that at other times. But he did not make any day or night or any month evil. Time is Allah’s favor and kindness. By doing good deeds, anybody can make his time blessed and fruitful.
It is a habit of Jahiliyyah to regard any day or night or month as evil or to take any particular time a carrier of misfortune for a particular work. For example, during the day of Jahiliyya, some people thought that the month of Shawal is evil for marriage. Ummul Muminin Hazrat Ayasha R. refuted this misconception and said, the prophet sm married me in Shawal, and spent the first night of marriage in Shawal. So, who is more fortunate from the wives of the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam than me? (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 1423)
Nowadays some people have these types of misconceptions regarding Muharram. They think it is bad to marry in Muharram. Maybe the cause behind this misconception is that this month Hussain R. was martyred. But they do not think that time is by no means evil. Especially, Muharram is one of the four blessed months (ashhure hurum). It is the first meritorious and important month after Ramadan. How can this month be evil due to the martyrdom of Hussain R.? Evil omen is in those people’s works who killed Him unjustly. Is there any month in a year when no great person was killed? Then, are all months of a year evil?
Regarding the month of Safar people of Jahiliyah thought that it was bad and evil. This type of misconception is undoubtedly superstition, which is refuted by Islam. Thus, Islam rescued people from a big danger and made the path to peace and happiness easy.
Superstition means to believe something only based on conjectures without any evidence and take its influence in real life. It is a dangerous disease that makes people’s minds full of imaginary things. It drowns people in depression and despair and imposes upon them different kinds of unbearable customs. Following these conjectures is not only the root cause of many false beliefs and many bida’h (works innovated), it is also the root cause of major sins like Shirk.
To believe in bad omen and the tendency to take its influence is one of the worst superstitions, which left a bad influence upon people’s lifestyle. As its basis is different imaginary assumptions and conjectures, it is impossible to imagine how many categories there are in bad omen based on times, places, and persons.
Somewhere new moon is considered bad, somewhere odd nights are seen evil, somewhere any special day somewhere any particular place are seen ill-omened. Different people consider different subjects inauspicious. Many people consider a particular day or a particular night evil for a particular work. All these subjects are actually blind following of the Arab pagans, or the blind following of the Indian idol worshippers. They had invented such of these absurd subjects based on imagination or false influence of stars and planets.
In this subject a dangerous superstition is that even today many people consider the birth of a daughter inauspicious like the people of age of ignorance before Islam. At least birth of a daughter as the first child is believed a bad omen by many people. Even many mothers also consider daughters evil.
A great achievement of Islam is that Islam rejects conjectures without any evidence and gave the neat and clean belief of Tawheed (oneness of Allah) in which there is no room for blind belief and superstition. Especially Islam refuted very strictly the tendency to take bad omen from something.
The prophet (SAW) said, infection of some disease, bad omen, owl, Safar is false imagination. They have no reality. [Bukhari Hadith 5757, Muslim Hadith 5743]
In this Hadith, some superstitions have been refuted:
a. The concept of infection of disease by itself from someone to another is shirk. The Prophet (SAW) refuted this concept by saying that who infected the first person? Yes, when it is proved scientifically that this disease may infect the one who associates the ill, there is no problem in taking caution besides the belief of tawheed. In some cases, sharia orders to be cautious. The concept that is refuted in sharia is that some diseases can infect themselves, while the harm and benefit cannot be done except by the order of Allah. Life and death, illness and wellbeing these things are all controlled by Allah.
b. Secondly, the subject that is refuted in this Hadith is to take a bad omen from something, which is stated in the Hadith by the word of Tiyarah. The root of this word is طير i.e. bird. In Arab country, the most common way to determine which is good and which is bad is that they make some birds fly when they want to do something. If the bird flies on the right, they take a good omen from it. If it flies on the left, they take a bad omen from it, and accordingly they decide to do something or not to do something. Then any bad omen is called tiyarah, whatever its way may be.
Islam declared these imaginary things as baseless, and told that to take a bad omen is one kind of Shirk. [Musnad Ahmad 1/389; Tirmizi, Hadith 1614; Abu Daud Hadith 3910, 3907].
He who believes in destiny, and whose belief in tawheed is clear, who considers that it is Allah who is the controller of all goodness and evil, he cannot fall after a good or bad omen. These are works of those who accept different imaginary things as their belief and take something a bad omen without any evidence. This kind of belief is not but one kind of shirk.
Someone asked the prophet (SAW) that oh Allah’s prophet, in the age of ignorance, we used to determine which is good or bad by making birds fly. He answered that this is waswasah of your mind (false idea). So do not abstain from your work because of this.
In another Hadith the prophet (SAW) said, if you feel this kind of waswasah in your mind, then say these words and start your work
اللهم لا يأتي بالحسنات إلا أنت و لا يدفع السيئات إلا أنت و لا حول و لا قوة إلا بالله .
Oh Allah, it is you who give goodness, it is you who protects from evil. It is you who give strength to take goodness, and desist evil. [Abu Dawud, Hadith 3919, with a sound Isnad]
In another Hadith it is narrated that the man whom a bad omen desists from his work as if he commits a shirk. They asked, what is the remedy of it? It is said that say these words and start your work.
اللهم لا خير إلا خيرك و لا طير إلا طيرك و لا إله غيرك
Oh Allah, all goodness comes only from you, and all evils happen by your order. There is no God but you.
In fact tawheed is such a high belief that in whose heart it is instilled, he never fears anybody other than Allah. The center of his concentration is only Allah. This is the life of tawheed. In whose heart there is not this life, in this hearts the weeds of shirk will grow, which is seen in those who believe in superstations.
c. Thirdly what is refuted in this hadith is the superstition of Jahiliyah about owls. People during the period of Jahiliyah believed that if an owl sits on the roof of a house, or the branch of a tree, there someone may die or something evil may happen although death or life, goodness or evil is destined, and everything will happen in the due time by the will of Allah. There is no connection between owls and these things. Did Allah who is the owner and creator of everything tell that the owl is a sign of the trouble? Is there any evidence in the Quran and Sunnah for taking this concept as a belief?
Of course, troubles come due to sins. This is why the door of repentance is always open. In the same way, the door of prayer to Allah for earning goodness and being protected from all evils is always open too. We should be careful about all these things.
d. Fourthly what is narrated in the Hadith is ‘Safar’. The scholars of hadith have different opinions in explanation of this word. One of them is, during Jahiliyah people consider Safar an unfortunate month. Islam refutes this wrong assumption and announced it a baseless and unreal superstition. Islam declared that there is no concept of bad omen in Islam. These are superstitions and fancy things made by minds. The biggest bad thing is the sins and misdeeds of mankind, which call upon the displeasure of Allah. Therefore we should refrain from these things.
There is no bad thing on a particular day or night or a month. Time is a great favor of Allah. We should utilize it properly and make it fruitful by doing good deeds. This is the way to take goodness and barakah. May Allah grant us tawfiq and save us from all kinds of waswasah and misconceptions.
* By Maulana Muhammad Abdul Malek, Translated by: Enam Hasan Junaid | https://islamonline.net/en/month-of-safar-common-superstitions-and-time-related-good-or-bad-omen/ | 2022-08-22T15:06:34Z | afar.com | control | https://islamonline.net/en/month-of-safar-common-superstitions-and-time-related-good-or-bad-omen/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Florida judge outlines intent to unseal parts of Mar-a-Lago affidavit
Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart on Monday filed a written order reiterating his intent to unseal portions of the Mar-a-Lago affidavit.
Driving the news: "Given the intense public and historical interest in an unprecedented search of a former President’s residence," the government has not provided sufficient reasoning to justify sealing the affidavit, Reinhart wrote.
- "I therefore reject the government’s argument that the present record justifies keeping the entire Affidavit under seal," he wrote.
Between the lines: In the court filing, Reinhart also mentioned the possibility of extensive redactions presented by the government.
- "I cannot say at this point that partial redactions will be so extensive that they will result in meaningless disclosure, but I may ultimately reach that conclusion after hearing further from the Government," he wrote.
- He also gave insight into his reasons for not unsealing the affidavit completely.
- "Given the public notoriety and controversy about this search, it is likely that even witnesses who are not expressly named in the Affidavit would be quickly and broadly identified over social media and other communication channels, which could lead to them being harassed and intimidated,” Reinhart wrote.
The big picture: Reinhart during a hearing last week signaled his openness to unseal at least parts of the affidavit when he gave the Department of Justice this week to file a redacted version of the document.
- The Justice Department has argued for the affidavit to remain sealed, contending that its release "would provide a road map and suggest next investigative steps we are about to take," the Washington Post reports.
What to watch: The Justice Department has until Thursday to file its redacted affidavit, which could provide new details of the investigation, including the probable cause that warranted the search.
- Reinhart also said Monday that the government can provide "any additional evidence or legal argument" relevant to its opposition to unsealing.
Go deeper: Florida judge orders government to submit redacted Mar-a-Lago affidavit | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/22/florida-judge-search-warrant-affidavit-trumpg | 2022-08-22T15:14:46Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/22/florida-judge-search-warrant-affidavit-trumpg | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Help name Houston's newest street sweeper
Houstonians have the chance to name the city's newest and cutest street sweeper.
Driving the news: Later today, Houston Public Works will launch an ideas submission page on the Engage Houston website.
- Public Works staff will whittle down the list to the top four suggestions.
- Residents will then vote for the best name through HPW's Facebook and Twitter pages.
Of note: The new equipment is Houston's first sweeper narrow enough to fit in the city's bike lanes, sidewalks, and pedestrian islands.
- The city purchased a Madvac LS175 in June after biking advocates urged the city to clean dirty and dangerous bike lanes.
- Public Works staff hope to receive the sweeper in September.
Flashback: During Houston's 2018 adopt-a-drain naming contest, a bad actor used the open submissions to promote an Arizona-based sex toy company, prompting city officials to amend the naming rules.
- "Vulgar/or insulting/disrespectful" submissions are off-limits for the sweeper-naming contest, so keep it clean.
Submissions are due by Sept. 6.
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Russian shelling near Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in eastern Ukraine wounded four people Monday, hours after President Biden spoke with the leaders of France, Germany and the UK about the delicate situation.
A White House readout of Biden’s Sunday call with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Schloz and outgoing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that all four leaders agreed on “the need to avoid military operations near the plant and the importance of an [International Atomic Energy Agency] visit as soon as feasible to ascertain the state of safety systems.”
Kyiv and Moscow have traded blame for heavy shelling in the area over the past few weeks, and fears grew last week that Russian forces would stage a “false flag” operation that could lead to a potential nuclear meltdown.
The latest bombardment targeted the city of Nikopol, about six miles down the Dnieper River from the plant. Authorities said houses, a kindergarten, a bus station and stores were hit.
Earlier this month, the IAEA — the United Nations nuclear watchdog — revealed that parts of the plant were damaged due to nearby fighting and called for an immediate inspection.
The leaders’ call took place two days after the US formally announced it would be sending another $775 million in weapons and military equipment to assist Ukraine’s fight against the six-month-old Russian invasion.
The package includes 15 reconnaissance drones, 40 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, 16 105mm howitzers and 36,000 artillery rounds, an undisclosed number of TOW anti-tank missile systems and 2,000 rounds of anti-armor ammunition for Carl Gustaf rifles.
Since Russia’s invasion began Feb. 24, the US has led the way in providing military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, according to a new report by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
As of Aug. 3, the US had committed $44.5 billion in military, humanitarian and financial aid to Kyiv since Jan. 24. The United Kingdom was a distant second with $6.48 billion in aid, followed by Germany with $3.1 billion, then France with $1.15 billion.
With European support for Ukraine lagging, some experts are saying the continent’s leaders need to get their act together.
Former Estonian defense chief Riho Terras told Politico last week that Europe needs “to wake up.”
“Hundreds are dying every day, not just soldiers but women and children,” the European Parliament member said. “People don’t really understand, we are at war.”
Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks reiterated that concern, telling the outlet, “If we are wanting the war to end as soon as possible, they need to ask themselves, are they doing enough?” | https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/biden-european-leaders-talk-ukraine-amid-nuclear-plant-fears/ | 2022-08-22T15:16:07Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/biden-european-leaders-talk-ukraine-amid-nuclear-plant-fears/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
They’re the deep-diving YouTubers who claim to have found missing California teen Kiely Rodni in less than a full day of looking — even after authorities spent nearly 20,000 man-hours failing to find her.
Adventures With Purpose started searching Prosser Creek Reservoir on Sunday — and within hours found what they believe is the 16-year-old’s 2013 Honda CRV with a body inside.
“WE JUST FOUND KIELY RODNI,” the volunteer group claimed on Facebook, ahead of local authorities confirming that the body was indeed the teen who went missing after a nearby graduation party on Aug. 6.
If confirmed — with the sleuths as well as police promising updates later Monday — it would be at least the 24th missing person case the team of 10 has solved in less than three years.
“We have developed a set of skills that have led us in this direction,” lead investigator Doug Bishop, 38, told Fox 2 earlier this year.
“We’re just good guys trying to do good in the world.”
Some high-profile successes have ended years of unknowing for families — including James Amabile, a Pennsylvania man the group found in March after he’d been missing for nearly 20 years. Last year, they also found the body of Arkansas mom Samantha Hopper, 19, and her daughter an incredible 23 years after they went missing.
And as with many other such cases, they quickly found success in the Rodni dive despite local law enforcement insisting they had already carried out exhaustive searches in the very areas a body was found.
Hours before the crew’s breakthrough Sunday, the sheriff’s offices for both Placer and Nevada counties bragged about devoting 19,951 cumulative man hours in the search, using seven aircraft and with help from the California High Patrol, local police and fire and even the FBI.
“Additionally, seven civilian air patrol resources were utilized to search an 80-mile radius from where Kiely was last seen,” the forces said.
However, while they put out a wide net, the car and body were found close to where Rodni was last seen — and where police told Adventures With Purpose “they did a rigorous search,” according to one of the volunteer divers, Josh Cantu, 31.
“They gave us a grid map and made us confident we didn’t need to search here,” Cantu insisted.
Still, the Oregon-based team persisted, with its sonar spotting the likely car about 14 feet underwater, and a diver then confirming it within minutes of going in, the group told The Post.
The deep-diving sleuths, who make high-production YouTube videos of their missions to help offer their services to families for free, have previously shared similar successes where huge police hunts have failed.
Before joining the Rodni search, Bishop cited such successes as what they “bring to the table that 16 other agencies haven’t already.”
Crucially, they have expertise in using the type of sonar equipment that appears to have quickly spotted a car underwater in Rodni’s case — skills most law enforcement does not have.
“There’s no school, really that exists, that teaches sonar,” Bishop told Fox 2 in May, saying his crew has had to learn as they go along.
“I’ve had a lot of agencies reach out to me for help,” he added of law enforcement lacking the same skills.
The group offers its services for free, funding missions through clicks on its YouTube channel, donations and mech sales.
That also allows its volunteers a freedom that cops do not enjoy, founder Jared Leisek told KCENTV earlier this year.
“We have zero red tape, and as long as it’s a public body of water or if it’s private and we get permission, we can get in anything we want on a moment’s notice,” he said.
Leisek told KCENTV in February that he started the group with less lofty ambitions of highlighting polluted waterways and showing things “that are out of sight, out of mind.”
In one early video, he found a wallet — and returned $150 cash inside to its owner.
While filming, he started stumbling on submerged cars — catching the eye of the family of Nate Ashby, 22, who had been missing for months in Warrenton, Missouri.
When they found his body in December 2019, they assumed it “was a one-off,” Leisek said — until May 2020, when they pulled a silver Mazda 6 out of Willamette River in Milwaukie, Oregon, and found the body of Timothy Robinson, who had been missing for 12 years.
Adventures With Purpose has detailed each success in videos for its 2.44 million YouTube subscribers.
Bishop has previously estimated that thousands of bodies are likely still unaccounted for under US waters, with the group getting constant requests for help.
The pain that the families experience from the tragic discoveries gives the volunteers conflicting feelings about taking on the missions, Bishop told Fox 40 on Sunday as his team started searching for Rodni.
“It’s tough — I don’t want to find her, [but] if she’s here and something has happened to her, I do,” he said.
“I want to be able to find the family and this community answers so they can properly lay her to rest.” | https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/meet-the-youtuber-divers-claiming-to-have-found-kiely-rodni/ | 2022-08-22T15:17:13Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/meet-the-youtuber-divers-claiming-to-have-found-kiely-rodni/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A Queens man was pistol-whipped and tied up as two strangers raided his home early Monday, cops said.
The 38-year-old victim answered a knock at his door at 39th Place near 43rd Avenue in Sunnyside around 1:20 a.m., cops said.
One of the suspects went inside and struck the victim in the head with a gun, followed by the second intruder, who tied him up with zip ties, authorities said.
The pair left the victim’s home with an undetermined amount of cash, a Rolex watch, a gold chain and a wedding ring, police said.
The victim — who told cops he did not know the suspects — refused medical attention, cops said. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/nyc-man-pistol-whipped-tied-up-in-home-invasion-cops/ | 2022-08-22T15:17:25Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/nyc-man-pistol-whipped-tied-up-in-home-invasion-cops/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Annual Summer Bash set for Aug. 26 at Labor Park
The annual Summer Bash, sponsored by Great Start Collaborative, is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at Labor Park.
Each year, hundreds attend the bash, which concludes the season's popular Playdates & Popsicles program. Admission and most offerings are free.
"Let's make this year even bigger than last," Nicki Eyler, organizer, said.
Offered will be police and fire vehicles tours, popsicles, free face painting, free children's activities from the Monroe County ISD's Early On program and the YMCA and free food provided by The Opportunity Center.
Costumed characters also may visit, and school supplies will be given away.
Snow cones can be purchased from a self-serve truck. A portion of proceeds will be given to the Child Advocacy Network of Monroe County.
For more information, contact Nicki at greatstart@monroeisd.us or (734) 342-8507. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/entertainment/2022/08/22/popular-summer-bash-at-labor-park-set-for-aug-26/10346287002/ | 2022-08-22T15:18:54Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/entertainment/2022/08/22/popular-summer-bash-at-labor-park-set-for-aug-26/10346287002/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Summer in St. Mary's: New DJ at final Court Dance of the summer
A new disc jockey will be featured at this summer's final Court Dance.
The dance will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on the tennis courts at St. Mary’s Park, 111 W. Elm Ave. Admission is free. Chairs are permitted.
Michael of Totally Focused Entertainment LLC will be the DJ.
“He was the DJ for the City of Monroe's tree lighting this past November and did a great job. He likes to interact with the crowd,” Amy Mason, recreation programmer for the City of Monroe Parks and Recreation department, said.
DJ Chip Williams offered music for the season’s first Court Dance in June. For many years, the dance's DJ was Bruce Bezeau.
Tuesday's music will include 1950s and ’60 hits and line dances.
“(Michael) will mostly be playing '50s and '60s, but may also take some requests. We usually have a few line dancing songs played at the Court Dances, as that gets everyone on the dance floor,” Mason said.
Court Dances are well-attended.
"It is a relaxing evening to sit and listen to some great oldies. There are many out there dancing. All ages are welcome to attend," Mason said.
Court Dances were popular in Monroe in the 1950s and ‘60s. In 2010, Loretta LaPointe, retired director of the parks and recreation department, brought them back. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/entertainment/2022/08/22/summer-in-st-marys-new-dj-at-final-court-dance/10345880002/ | 2022-08-22T15:19:00Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/entertainment/2022/08/22/summer-in-st-marys-new-dj-at-final-court-dance/10345880002/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Ducky Dash returns to downtown Monroe
Monroe News Staff Report
The Downtown Monroe Business Network (DMBN) sponsored their 4th Annual Ducky Dash in the River Raisin last Thursday night.
The Ducky Dash is rubber duck race down the River Raisin from an area near the Knights of Columbus Hall to Altrusa Park, a pocket park along E. Front St.
Over 1,300 rubber ducks were released by an employee from the City of Monroe from a bucket truck over the river, and volunteers were in the river to collect ducks after the race.
The first ten ducks that crossed the finish line into a chute won prizes, including $250 cash for the first place finisher.
This DMBN event is a fundraiser, with the money going to events and beautification of downtown Monroe. For more information, visit the DMBN Facebook page. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/22/ducky-dash-returns-to-downtown-monroe/65411426007/ | 2022-08-22T15:19:06Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/22/ducky-dash-returns-to-downtown-monroe/65411426007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Road Watch: Construction projects scheduled for this week in Monroe County
The following are road construction projects scheduled this week for Monroe County:
Ash Township
Chip Seal Project
Carleton Rockwood Road from Briar Hill to US-24 is scheduled to be chip sealed during the upcoming week. The road will be closed to through traffic while crews are working, and the road will be swept the following day. Motorists are encouraged to travel at the advisory speed limit of 25 mph until the chip seal surface has been swept.
Carleton Rockwood Road from I-275 to Briar Hill Road
RAM Construction Services is scheduled to apply a concrete surface coating on the bridge railings on the Carleton Rockwood Road bridge over Swan Creek. One-lane, two-way traffic will be maintained with traffic regulators when work is being performed.
Maxwell Road between Carleton West Road and Scofield Carleton Road
The county-wide tree removal contractor (Alpine Tree Service) will be performing tree removals and tree trimming. The road(s) may be closed to thru traffic during daylight hours with no detour(s) posted due to the short term duration of the work and the low traffic volumes. All work is weather permitting.
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Ash, Exeter, Frenchtown and London townships
South Stoney Creek Road from Palmer Road to US-24 (Telegraph Road)
Fahrner Asphalt Sealers is scheduled to begin a fog sealing project on South Stoney Creek Road between Palmer Road and Telegraph Road at the end of the next week. Traffic regulators will maintain one-lane, two-way traffic during the fog sealing operation.
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Bedford Township
Lavoy Road between US-24 (Telegraph Road) and M-125 (South Dixie Highway)
RAM Construction Services is scheduled to apply a silane treatment on the Lavoy Road bridge over Indian Creek. One-lane, two-way traffic will be maintained with traffic regulators when work is being performed.
Lewis Avenue between Smith Road and State Line
The tile crew is tentatively scheduled to repair a catch basin on Lewis Avenue between Smith Road and the state line next week. One lane will be closed to through traffic. Traffic regulators will maintain local access during the operations. All work is weather permitting.
Summerfield Road between Sterns Road and Secor Road
South County Water System will continue installing new water main along Summerfield Road between Sterns Road and Secor Road, and they will also be installing new water main along some of the side streets off Summerfield Road. Summerfield Road will remain closed to through traffic during the water main work. The signed detour route for this road closure utilizes Sterns Road and Secor Road.
St. Anthony Road between Summerfield Road and Secor Road
The Monroe County Drain Commission will continue work on the replacement of the county drain culvert under St. Anthony Road at Bay Creek, which is located approximately 1/2 mile west of Secor Road. The work scheduled for next week includes replacement of the guardrail and replacement of the pavement that was removed for the installation of the new culvert. The road will remain closed to through traffic during the work. The signed detour route for the road closure utilizes Summerfield Road, Erie Road, and Secor Road. St. Anthony Road is expected to be reopened to through traffic by the end of the week.
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Bedford and Whiteford townships
St. Anthony Road from Whiteford Center Road to Secor Road
Gerken Paving will be installing 4-foot wide paved shoulders along St. Anthony Road between Whiteford Center Road and Secor Road next week. After the paved shoulders are installed, St. Anthony Road will be resurfaced with hot mix asphalt during the week of August 29. Traffic regulators will maintain one-lane, two-way traffic during the shoulder paving and hot mix asphalt resurfacing operations.
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Dundee Township
Brewer Road between Dennison Road and Petersburg Road
RAM Construction Services is scheduled to apply a silane treatment on the Brewer Road bridge over Swamp Raisin Creek. Brewer Road will be closed to through traffic when the work is being performed. No detour route will be posted for this road closure due to the low traffic volume and short duration of the closure.
Dennison Road between Collins Road and Day Road
RAM Construction Services is scheduled to apply a silane treatment on the Dennison Road bridge over Middle Branch Macon Creek. Dennison Road will be closed to through traffic when the work is being performed. No detour route will be posted for this road closure due to the low traffic volume and short duration of the closure.
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Erie Township
Summit Street Bridge between Sterns Road and State Line
Miller Bros. will begin deck work on the east half of the bridge carrying Summit Street over Shantee Creek. Two-lane, two-way traffic will be maintained throughout work activities utilizing a temporary paved lane in the shoulder of Summit Street and a lane shift. All work is weather permitting.
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Exeter Township
Finzel Road between O'Hara Road and South Stony Creek Road; Scofield Carleton Road between Finzel Road and Sumpter Road
The county-wide tree removal contractor (Alpine Tree Service) will be performing tree removals and tree trimming. The road(s) may be closed to thru traffic during daylight hours with no detour(s) posted due to the short-term duration of the work and low traffic volumes. All work is weather permitting.
Sumpter Road between Stout Road and Scofield Carleton Road
The county-wide tree removal contractor (Alpine Tree Service) will be performing tree removals and tree trimming. The road will have traffic maintained as a single lane closure with two-way traffic maintained using traffic regulators or portable signals. All work is weather permitting.
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Frenchtown, Monroe and Raisinville townships
Raisinville Road between M-50 and North Custer Road
RAM Construction Services is scheduled to apply a concrete surface coating on the bridge railings on the South Raisinville Road bridge over River Raisin. One-lane, two-way traffic will be maintained with traffic regulators when work is being performed.
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London Township
Palmer Road from Oakville Waltz Road to South Stony Creek Road
Fahmer Asphalt Sealers is scheduled to begin a fog sealing project on Palmer Road between Oakville Waltz Road and South Stony Creek Road at the end of the next week. Traffic regulators will maintain one-lane, two-way traffic during the fog sealing operation.
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Milan Township
Wabash Road between Cone Road and Redman Road
RAM Construction Services is scheduled to apply a silane treatment on the Wabash Road bridge over North Macon Creek. Wabash Road will be closed to through traffic when the work is being performed. No detour route will be posted for this road closure due to the low traffic volume and short duration of the closure.
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City of Monroe
Riverview Avenue resurfacing/reconstruction
The resurfacing/reconstruction of Riverview Avenue between Maywood Avenue and Cole Road is this year's Federal project for the City of Monroe. The work will consist of milling and paving of the top three inches of asphalt between Maywood and Oakwood, and reconstruction/repairs of the worst sections of concrete between Oakwood and Cole. Cadillac Asphalt of Romulus is the prime contractor, and Merlo Construction of Milford is the concrete subcontractor. In addition to the resurfacing work, curbs and associated drive approaches will be replaced on both sides between Maywood and Linwood, and on the west side between Linwood and Greenwood. For the coming week, the concrete subcontractor is planning to remove and place the west half of the concrete roadway and any concrete patches between Oakwood and Cole Road. There will be mostly spot lane closures, although there may be some times when individual blocks are completely closed, particularly between Oakwood and Cole. Paving of the asphalt section of the roadway is planned for the week of August 29.
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Monroe Township
Chip Seal Project
Dunbar Road from Raisinville to Strasburg (westbound lane only) is scheduled to be chip sealed during the upcoming week. The road will be closed to through traffic while crews are working, and the road will be swept the following day. Motorists are encouraged to travel at the advisory speed limit of 25 mph until the chip seal surface has been swept.
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Monroe and Raisinville townships
Raisinville Road between Dunbar Road and M-50
RAM Construction Services is scheduled to apply a concrete surface coating on the bridge railings on the South Raisinville Road bridge over Plum Creek. One-lane, two-way traffic will be maintained with traffic regulators when work is being performed.
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Summerfield Township
Petersburg Road between Ida West Road and McCarty Road
RAM Construction Services is scheduled to apply a concrete surface coating on the bridge railings on the Petersburg Road bridge over River Raisin. One-lane, two-way traffic will be maintained with traffic regulators when work is being performed. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/22/road-watch-monroe-county-construction-projects/65412630007/ | 2022-08-22T15:19:18Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/22/road-watch-monroe-county-construction-projects/65412630007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Ned Birkey: Heifers outnumber steers at market for first time since 1986
Food situation The markets were surprised at the livestock slaughter numbers last week as more heifers than steers were sent to market for the first time since 1986. This reflects the severe drought in the western states that don’t have enough feed, hay or pasture for their herds. If this continues, it could point to a shortage of beef in grocery stores a year from now. Farm level prices remain volatile which could translate into higher food prices.
Weather Just a reminder that the “new” fall frost (32ºF) date is around October 25 and freeze (28ºF) date is about November 4, depending on your exact location. Based on 30 years of records (1980-2010), MSU has calculated the spring frost/ freeze dates are one week earlier and fall frost/ freeze dates are one week later than the previous calculations (1950-1980). Jeff Andresen of MSU says medium range guidance generally calls for seasonable temperatures and near normal precipitation totals. Detroit meteorologists reported on August 18 that summer rainfall totals are 10 inches less than last year. Despite the dramatic difference, this summer’s precipitation in only about 3 inches less than the average. Eric Snodgrass of Nutrien Ag Solutions has a precipitation map of the US which shows our area in a drought status.
Corn What happened to Tar spot in corn this year is a question farmer have been asking? Thanks to the hot and dry weather, conditions have not been as favorable for disease development. This can change with more humidity, dew and hours of leaf wetness and a later maturing corn crop due to later planting. Pierce Paul of Ohio State has found tar spot in only 3 of 15 samples to date. He reminds farmers that there are many factors that can cause this disease to spread rapidly; such as a susceptible variety, corn on corn rotation or wet weather. He says the crop can benefit from spraying at R3 even if the farmer did not spray at the R1 growth stage. An alert is to read the preharvest interval on the fungicide product label!
Soybeans The crop can benefit from August rains almost more than corn to help extend blooms and fill pods. By this time of the growing season, plant problems show up, such as Sudden Death Syndrome, Brown Stem Rot, Phytophthora root rot, Soybean cyst nematodes, Manganese deficiency, Frogeye leafspot, Spider mites, aphids, etc. With field day “season” here, now is a good time to evaluate varieties and plan changes/ improvements for next year. The Michigan Soybean Committee will pay for free SCN diagnosis on up to 20 soybean cyst nematode soil samples that are sent to the MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory. In addition, farmers can get an evaluation of your SCN type if requested.
Wheat Dennis Pennington of MSU will be at the August 25 Farmer Field Day at MCCC on Thursday, August 25 and will talk about the 2022 Michigan Wheat Performance Trials and give planting recommendations for this fall.
Soil Testing Farmers should consistently do soil sampling either in the spring or fall, but not both, nor go back and forth. Now is a good time to review old/ current soil test results to see what needs to be applied this fall or if new samples need to be pulled. MSU recommends new samples every four year for farmers in a two-crop rotation, such as corn/ soybeans, or every three years if in a three-crop rotation, such as corn/ soybeans/ wheat.
Farm Leases For oral or written land rent agreements or contracts that begin on March 1 but do not have an ending date, legal notice should be given six-months in advance, or by the end of August to terminate the lease.
Commercial Vegetables The August 17 Michigan vegetable crop report had crop updates for asparagus, carrots and celery, cole crops, cucurbits and pickles, fruiting vegetables and sweet corn. More details were given about blossom end rot of summer squash, zucchini and other fruiting vegetables such as tomatoes. The MSU TomCast sensor program is in asparagus fields and is used to predict the disease severity index to help take the guesswork out of when and if to spray fungicides. Farmers can get a cabbage maggot fact sheet by going to: bit.ly/cabmaggot.
MCCC Student Ag Farm Tuesday is the last chance to register for the Farmer Field Day that will take place Thursday at the MCCC Student Ag Farm. Four pesticide re-certification credits, a ribeye steak lunch and terrific educational topics will headline the event. This event is free of charge to all area farmers, but registration is requested by calling the Monroe County Farm Bureau at 734-269-3275.
Ned Birkey is MSU Extension Educator Emeritus and a regular contributor to The Monroe News. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/opinion/columns/2022/08/22/birkey-heifers-outnumber-steers-at-market-for-first-time-since-1986/65411450007/ | 2022-08-22T15:19:24Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/opinion/columns/2022/08/22/birkey-heifers-outnumber-steers-at-market-for-first-time-since-1986/65411450007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Monroe County Region high school sports calendar Aug. 22-28
MONDAY
BOYS SOCCERSMCC at Gibraltar Carlson, 6 p.m.
Blissfield at Airport, 6 p.m.
Jefferson at Southgate Anderson, 6 p.m.
Trenton at Milan, 6 p.m.
New Boston Huron at Tecumseh, 5:30 p.m.
GIRLS GOLF
Bedford at Tecumseh
Riverview vs. Jefferson at Big Al’s Greens and Grille, 3 p.m.
New Boston Huron vs. Milan at Pine View, 3 p.m.
Sand Creek at Summerfield at Deme Acres, 12:30 p.m.
BOYS TENNIS
Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard vs. SMCC at Munson Park, 4 p.m.
TUESDAY
BOYS SOCCER
Saline at Monroe, 5:30 p.m.
Bedford at Ann Arbor Huron, 7 p.m.
Flat Rock at Southgate Anderson, 6 p.m.
Findlay Heritage at State Line Christian, 5:15 p.m.
BOYS TENNIS
Bedford, Milan, Marshall at Chelsea, 9 a.m.
GIRLS GOLF
Bedford vs. Dexter at Ann Arbor Polo Fields, 3 p.m.
Flat Rock at Grosse Ile, 3 p.m.
GIRLS SWIMMING
Erie Mason, Adrian at Milan, 6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
VOLLEYBALL
Dundee, Ida in LCAA Pool Play at Dundee, 4 p.m.
Milan at Adrian, 7 p.m.
BOYS SOCCER
Gibraltar Carlson at Lincoln Park, 6 p.m.
Hillsdale at Ida, 5:30 p.m.
Jefferson at Ypsilanti, 4:30 p.m.
Adrian at Milan, 6 p.m.
GIRLS GOLF
Airport vs. SMCC at Monroe Golf & Country Club, 3 p.m.
Jefferson vs. Summerfield at Deme Acres, 11 a.m.
BOYS TENNIS
SMCC at Hillsdale, 4:30 p.m.
GIRLS SWIMMING
Tecumseh at Milan, 6 p.m
THURSDAY
FOOTBALL
Airport at Ida, 7 p.m.
Bedford at Utica Ford, 7 p.m.
Dundee at Adrian Madison, 7 p.m.
Flat Rock at Melvindale, 7 p.m.
Gibraltar Carlson at Lincoln Park, 7 p.m.
Onsted at Jefferson, 7 p.m.
Milan at Berkley, 7 p.m.
Jackson at Monroe, 7 p.m.
Milford at New Boston Huron, 7 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL
Monroe, Airport, Ida, Whiteford at Tecumseh Invitational, 9 a.m.
Erie Mason, Jefferson, New Boston Huron in Erie Mason Invitational, 9 a.m.
Summerfield in Summerfield Quad, 10 a.m.
BOYS SOCCER
Ann Arbor Huron at Monroe, 3 p.m.
SMCC at Plymouth Christian, 4:30 p.m.
GIRLS GOLF
Dexter, Ypsilanti at Monroe, 3 p.m.
Bedford in SEC Quad at Bedford Hills, 3 p.m.
BOYS TENNIS
Monroe at Ann Arbor Skyline, 4 p.m.
Bedford at Ypsilanti Lincoln
GIRLS SWIMMING
Monroe at Westland John Glenn, 6 p.m.
Chelsea, Flat Rock at Dundee, 5 p.m.
FRIDAY
FOOTBALL
SMCC vs. Warren Michigan Collegiate at Madison Heights Bishop Foley, 7 p.m.
Saranac at Erie Mason, 7 p.m.
Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes at Summerfield, 7 p.m.
Blissfield at Whiteford, 7 p.m.
BOYS SOCCER
Flat Rock at Gibraltar Carlson, 4:30 p.m.
Troy Bethany at State Line Christian, 5:45 p.m.
CROSS COUNTRY
Erie Mason, Whiteford at Addison Invitational, 5 p.m.
GIRLS GOLF
Bedford in Dexter Invitational, 8:30 a.m.
BOYS TENNIS
Monroe, Airport at Trenton Invitational, 8 a.m.
Milan at Midland Tournament, 9 a.m.
SATURDAY
VOLLEYBALL
SMCC in Power League Quad at Schoolcraft College, 8:30 p.m.
Bedford at Battle Creek Lakeview Invitational
Ida at Chelsea Quad, 9 a.m.
BOYS SOCCER
Monroe at Riverview Tournament, 8 a.m.
Bedford at Sylvania Northview, 3 p.m.
Gibraltar Carlson at Flat Rock, 4:30 p.m.
Flat Rock in Wyandotte Classic, 9 a.m.
CROSS COUNTRY
SMCC in Michigan Catholic Invitational at St. Francis Retreat Center, 8:45 a.m.
Bedford at Defiance Early Bird Invitational, 9 a.m.
GIRLS SWIMMING
SMCC, Flat Rock, Milan at Riverview Relays, noon | https://www.monroenews.com/story/sports/2022/08/22/monroe-county-region-high-school-sports-calendar-aug-22-28/65412075007/ | 2022-08-22T15:19:30Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/sports/2022/08/22/monroe-county-region-high-school-sports-calendar-aug-22-28/65412075007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
House of the Dragon Episode 1: Reviews, how to watch Game of Thrones show in the UK
House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel series, is finally here.
Set 172 years before the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon returns fans to a Westeros just as bloodthirsty and treacherous – but with a lot more dragons.
Episode 1 was released at 9pm on Sunday (August 21), with hardcore viewers in the UK staying up until 2am to watch, and others waiting until a sensible time on Monday (August 22).
The reviews are in for the first episode of House of the Dragon, ‘The Heir of The Dragon’. Here’s what critics and fans had to say.
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House of the Dragon Episode 1 reviews from critics
“It’s good to be back in backstabbing Westeros,” said IGN, declaring the premiere a “strong, well-cast start to the Game Of Thrones spin-off” which feels “very close" to its predecessor but “not in a Season 8 way”.
The Guardian’s four star review describes the episode as “as it was in GOT’s heyday. Fun, propulsive, looking great and sounding passable”.
Giving it three stars, the Daily Telegraph praised Matt Smith’s “spoiled, narcissistic and gleefully violent villain” in Daemon Targaryen, but said the episode was “not desperately gripping” and needed some “Tyrion-style wit”.
AV Club called the House of the Dragon premiere “bloody” and “brutal”, but said: “ So far, there are no characters as instantly appealing as Arya Stark or as funny as Tyrion Lannister.”
While Den of Geek awarded the episode four stars, highlighting the “superb” acting, particularly by an “excellent” Matt Smith – with the reviewer describing one scene as “one of the most upsetting things I’ve seen on television”.
Empire has given the entire Season 1 of House of the Dragon three stars, writing: “It makes an admirable attempt in its first few episodes. But... it has not escaped the shadow of its predecessor.”
And, awarding the show four stars, the BBC’s Stephen Kelly described the season as a “rich, textured work, sharply written and handsomely directed”.
House of the Dragon: Game of Thrones fans’ reaction to show
Despite mixed reviews of the ending of Game of Thrones, fans have rallied to watch House of the Dragon.
The internet went wild when Rhaenyra Targaryen uttered the immortal line “dracarys” – the iconic Valyrian word used by Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) in Game of Thrones to command her dragons to breathe flame.
Meanwhile, Matt Smith has both impressed and repulsed as the divisive Prince Daemon Targaryen. “Every single time he’s on screen he steals the show,” wrote one Twitter user, while another summed it up best in a tweet: “I’m sorry, Daemon ain’t s***. But he’s a bad b**** and I stan.”
Fans reacted with shock to a gruesome birth scene, awe to a reference to the White Walkers and A Song of Ice and Fire, and expressed support for Rhaenys Targaryen, a victim of the patriarchal society.
Finally, one fan wrote: “This is the Game of Thrones I used to love, what a spectacular comeback 10/10 first episode.”
How to watch House of the Dragon in the UK? NOWTV free trial details
House of the Dragon is available to watch on Sky and NOWTV with an Entertainment Pass.
You can sign up for a seven day free trial on NOWTV, with the Entertainment Pass starting from £5 a month.
Each episode will be released weekly on Sunday at 9pm in the US – which is about 2am on the Monday in the UK. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/house-of-the-dragon-episode-1-reviews-how-to-watch-game-of-thrones-show-in-the-uk-3814933 | 2022-08-22T15:26:40Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/house-of-the-dragon-episode-1-reviews-how-to-watch-game-of-thrones-show-in-the-uk-3814933 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Enjoy island living with Dandara - new showhome launching in Kirkliston this weekend
House hunters will have a chance to experience a taste of island living at the launch of Dandara’s new Arran show home at Foxhall Gait in Kirkliston this weekend.
Visitors during the show home launch weekend will be in with a chance of winning a luxury deluxe hamper filled with treats from the Scottish island which lends the show home its name.
Lisa Archibald, head of sales at Dandara East Scotland, said: “We are really looking forward to unveiling the brand new show home at Foxhall Gait and hope that lots of people will come along and look around.
" We are very proud of our new Island Range and we are sure that it will be a popular choice with homebuyers in Kirkliston.
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“Along with our helpful sales teams, we will have a local estate agent and an independent financial advisor available to answer any questions prospective buyers may have about selling their existing home and current mortgage options available to them.”
For more information, go to: www.dandara.com/foxhall-gait or call 0131 341 3610. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/enjoy-island-living-with-dandara-new-showhome-launching-in-kirkliston-this-weekend-3815246 | 2022-08-22T15:26:47Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/enjoy-island-living-with-dandara-new-showhome-launching-in-kirkliston-this-weekend-3815246 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Midlothian crime news: Child assaulted by adult at Dalkeith Country Park as police seek male
A child has been assaulted at Dalkeith Country Park.
An altercation took place between children at the play area in the park, before an adult intervened and a child was assaulted.
The incident took place around 12.30 pm on Sunday, and police are now searching for a male around 60 to 69 years old.
He has been described as approximately 5’7”, heavy set, balding, wearing jeans and a green top in connection with the incident.
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In a statement online, Police Scotland added: “Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 1880, 26 June 2022.
"Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can give your information anonymously.” | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/midlothian-crime-news-child-assaulted-by-adult-at-dalkeith-country-park-as-police-seek-male-3815206 | 2022-08-22T15:27:02Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/midlothian-crime-news-child-assaulted-by-adult-at-dalkeith-country-park-as-police-seek-male-3815206 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
While many people have welcomed rain and cooler weather recently in recent days, Britain could be looking at another heatwave just in time for the August bank holiday.
It's looking like things could heat up again as forecasters say there is a good chance of a heatwave for the last major national holiday before Christmas. The south east is expected to be warm or possibly very warm but not necessarily as hot as recent heatwaves.
In a tweet this afternoon, the Met Office said: "Temperatures generally near average today, but gently rising during the coming days reaching a peak midweek. Temperatures could locally exceed 30°C in one or two spots across the south and east on Wednesday."
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Jim Dale, meteorologist for British Weather Services, said: “There is some warmth on the way particularly for the south over the bank holiday, but we are not expecting anything on the scale of what we have seen this summer.
“We could touch 30C in southern Britain, but more likely are temperatures in the mid- to high-20Cs. High pressure will be across the south of the country, and as is commonly the case, low pressure will be to the north brining more in the way of cooler, unsettled conditions. For the bank holiday, we expect a pleasant spell of warm, dry weather for most.”
After the weekend, a plume of hot air from the continent is expected to hit by early September. James Madden, forecaster for Exacta Weather, said: “There is the potential for very warm to hot conditions building during the start of September as high pressure once again takes control of the weather.
“The weather is also looking good for the bank holiday with temperatures potentially reaching the mid- to high-20Cs, or even a bit higher in places. The weather models are fluctuating, so we are seeing variations between some predictions for very hot conditions through the end of this month and into September, and others which suggest less fierce heat.”
According to the Met Office, by Friday a north west/south east temperature split may develop where cooler air will characterise the north. Meanwhile the south will become very warm and humid.
Canterbury, Dover and Ashford based on current predictions
Ashford
On Friday it will remain cloudy throughout most of the day with sunny spells expected between 7am-10am and also 7pm. The weather is expected to reach at least 21C at 10am and then rise again at 1pm. The weather will cool down at 7pm.
It will remain warm overnight with a minimum temperature of 16C. Again it will be a cloudy day for the most part on Saturday with sunny spells at 7am-10am and 4pm-7pm. The temperature is expected to be at least 22C.
Sunday is expected to be much clearer with sunshine throughout the day. However it will be a slightly cooler day with temperatures expected to hit 21C.
Canterbury
Friday will be cloudy throughout most of the day with sunny spells expected between 7am-10am and also 7pm. The weather is expected to reach at least 23C at 10am and then rise again at 1pm. The weather will cool down at 7pm.
Overnight will remain warm with a minimum temperature of 16C. It will be a clearer day with sunny weather expected from 7am until sunset. The top temperature is expected to be 22C.
Sunday will be clear too but slightly cooler with a top temperature of 21C. The weather is expected to be sunny from 7am until sunset.
Dover
Friday will be cloudy throughout most of the day with sunny spells expected between 7am-10am and also 7pm. The weather is expected to reach at least 21C at 10am and then rise again at 1pm. The weather will cool down at 7pm.
Overnight will remain warm with a minimum temperature of 19C. It will be a clearer day with sunny weather expected from 7am until sunset. The top temperature is expected to be 21C.
Sunday will be clear too but slightly cooler with a top temperature of 20C. The weather is expected to be sunny throughout the day with slight cloud cover at around 10am until 1pm.
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The latest maps indicate all but two Kent beaches are now safe to swim in following swathes of warnings. Alerts were put in place in Folkestone, Dymchurch, Whitstable and other areas across the coastline.
Water companies across the UK were criticised for pumping raw sewage into the sea and rivers following the spate of stormy weather, with parts of Sussex and Dorset particularly affected. Last Friday (August 19), a pollution alert was issued for every beach between Brighton and Hastings, while Worthing one of just 11 beaches between Brighton and Selsey without the same warning.
Surfers Against Sewage has issued an update for both Folkestone and Leysdown where releases have been recorded. An update relating to the recorded incident at Folkestone states that there has been discharge from two sewer overflows via an outfall pipe located 700m offshore.
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The update reads: "Bathing not advised today due to the likelihood of reduced water quality. Located at the Northern end of Hythe Bay, Folkestone is a sand and gravel resort beach, approximately 200m wide enclosed within chalk cliffs.
"Two sewer overflows discharge via an outfall pipe approximately 700 metres offshore."
Groups such as Save Our Seas Ramsgate have been campaigning to ensure the safety and cleanliness of Kent’s seas. To do so, they have held a number of demonstrations and protests along the coastline against the actions of Southern Water.
Following the spate of pollution alerts, a spokesperson for Southern Water said: “This week’s heavy rain has fallen onto parched ground that can’t absorb surface run-off, meaning that more rain than usual has overwhelmed our network. This led to some overflows – which are used to protect homes, schools, businesses and hospitals from flooding – spilling excess water into the sea.
"These discharges are permitted and regulated by the Environment Agency, and are heavily diluted, typically being 95 per cent rainwater. We are dedicated to significantly reducing storm overflows and are running innovative pilot schemes across the region to reduce the amount of rainfall entering our combined sewers by 2030.”
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A £500 reward is being offered to help find those responsible for the serious damage caused to public toilets in Folkestone. Criminals deliberately vandalised the facilities at the bus station over the weekend of August 13-14.
Kent Police has been informed of the incident and any details received will be shared with officers to further their investigation. Folkestone and Hythe District Council is now offering a financial reward to anyone who supplies information leading to a successful prosecution of those responsible.
The £500 reward will be shared if multiple people provide information. Cabinet member for property management and grounds maintenance Councillor Collier said: “This vandalism is disgraceful and the perpetrators should be ashamed of themselves.
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“These toilets were closed for a number of years before we invested more than £20,000 into them back in 2019. We did that because residents told us how important it is to have these facilities at the bus station.”
The vandalism of the public toilets at the bus station is the latest in a series of public property destroyed across the district. The public toilets in Lydd suffered fire damage last month and the toilets at New Romney and Cheriton were also subject to vandalism.
Council leader David Monk, added: “Having public toilets at the bus station is useful for all of us but there are people for whom this facility is essential and without which they cannot visit Folkestone. This selfish act wastes taxpayers’ money and will mean the toilets are out of action until they can be repaired."
The council has taken the decision to shut the Cheriton and New Romney public toilets at 6pm rather than the normal time of 10pm to reduce the chance of vandalism. The most recent vandalism at the Folkestone public toilets, by the bus station in Bouverie Place took place over the weekend of 13-14 August.
Anyone with information should call the Kent Police appeal line on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/159094/22. You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form.
If you have seen or heard anything you think we should know about contact the KentLive newsdesk by email atkentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us via our Facebook page or on Twitter @kentlivenews .
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People caught dropping litter in Tonbridge and Malling will face fines of up to £150 as part of a crackdown on rubbish on the streets. Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is launching a 12-month pilot scheme that will see enforcement officers out and about.
Working with enforcement company, NES, it says it wants to clamp down on the dropping of food wrappers, cigarette butts, bottles, cans and other waste. The specialist officers will be out and about across the borough targeting litter and fly tipping hot spots using body-worn cameras to capture evidence.
The enforcement teams will be able to issue on-the-spot fixed penalties to anyone seen dropping litter, failing to clear up after their dogs, dumping rubbish. The council says they will also apply to people committing other offences, such as transporting waste without a licence.
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Penalties are as follows:
- Littering: £150 reducing to £100 if paid within 10 days
- Dog fouling: £80 reducing to £50 if paid within 10 days
- Fly tipping: £400
- Other waste offences: £300
What do you think? Will the fines make a difference and is it the right approach? Share your views in the comments below
The council currently has approximately 1,150 public litter bins across the borough and more than 600 dog waste bins. The 2022/23 budget for street cleaning, emptying litter bins and clearing fly tips is £823,000
The council says the pilot scheme is being delivered at zero additional cost to the borough. NES will receive income from any fixed penalty notices that are issued.
The council argues it will free up council resources to focus on day-to-day waste collection services and to support wider enforcement and investigation. The project will start in October 2022 and be reviewed after 12 months to assess its effectiveness in reducing littering.
Councillor Piers Montague, lead cabinet member for waste and technical services, said: "We are lucky to live in a beautiful borough but all too often the actions of a few selfish people blight our towns, villages and roadside verges. The message to those who think it’s ok to discard cigarette butts, food wrappers or other rubbish on the streets is simple: please use the bins provided or take your rubbish home. If you litter our streets, expect to face a penalty.
"While NES has a strong track record in targeting those who drop litter, this is not just about enforcement. The teams will also deliver a range of activities which help educate and inform people about the impact of litter and dumped rubbish which can contribute to anti-social behaviour and harm wildlife."
The enforcement teams will also undertake initiatives aimed at stopping littering, including handing out portable ashtrays and dog poop bags. Support for school education projects and sponsored litter picks will also be provided.
Eoin Henney, director of NES, said: ‘National Enforcement Solutions is excited to be selected by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council to tackle these types of environmental crimes. With educational campaigns and our positive enforcement strategy we can support the local authority to achieve its goals and objectives across the borough.
"We will be working closely with the council’s own internal team to gather intelligence around the crimes that blight the streets. We will not only be focusing on observational offences but using information reported to investigate larger environmental crimes.
"Our officers are trained in-house and our training is externally endorsed. The public and the council can rest assured that our teams can make a difference."
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Pfizer and BioNTech have submitted their application to the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization of their bivalent Covid-19 vaccine for use in people age 12 and older, the companies said in a statement on Monday.
This updated formulation will combine the original vaccine with one that targets Omicron sublineages BA.4 and BA.5, and would be administered as a 30 microgram dose.
The companies say they are following "guidance from the FDA" and are including clinical data of their bivalent BA.1 vaccine and pre-clinical and manufacturing data from the bivalent BA.4/5 vaccine for the submission.
"FDA will be using the totality of the available evidence to authorize the fall bivalent boosters," FDA spokesperson Abigail Capobianco said in a statement emailed to CNN last week. "There are data on many millions of individuals who have received the prototype component as a booster. As for the BA.4/5 component, a combination of nonclinical data obtained in mice, data from prior variant vaccines (including those to beta, delta, and omicron BA.1), along with our extensive knowledge of the safety and efficacy of the mRNA platforms will be used for this decision-making."
Pre-clinical data demonstrated that the new BA.4/5 bivalent vaccine "generated a strong neutralizing antibody response against Omicron BA.1, BA.2 and BA.4/BA.5 variants, as well as the original wild-type strain," according to the companies. They said a clinical study is expected to start this month.
Previously, the companies announced data from a Phase 2/3 trial that showed their BA.1 bivalent booster resulted in a substantially higher immune response against the Omicron variant and also appeared to be safe and well tolerated.
White House Covid-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said recently the updated boosters should be available to the public early- to mid-September. but it is ultimately up to the FDA as to when the shot will get the greenlight.
Pfizer and BioNTech say have "rapidly scaled production and stand ready to deliver doses of Omicron BA.4/BA.5-adapted bivalent vaccines for September, and will begin shipping immediately pending authorization."
"The agility of the mRNA platform, together with extensive clinical experience with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, has allowed us to develop, test and manufacture updated, high-quality vaccines that align to circulating strains with unprecedented speed," said Albert Bourla, Pfizer's chairman and chief executive officer, in the statement.
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Tunbridge Wells has been named among the top 20 best small cities or towns for a short break in the UK - but it only just scraped into the list. The west Kent town was ranked 19th out of a list of 20 by Which? readers.
It beat only Hastings but above Tunbridge Wells on the list were towns including Eastbourne, Bath, Windsor and Torquay. The overall destination score for Tunbridge Wells was a rather middling 60 per cent, whereas another spa town, Bath secured a score of 84 per cent, putting it in the third spot.
However, Tunbridge Wells can take comfort in the fact it made it into the list, which is described as "beautiful towns and cities perfect for a relaxing weekend away from the crowds". Readers assessed locations on factors including accommodation, shopping, food and drink, value for money and more, rating each out of five stars to create the ultimate score.
Read more:The hidden gem tucked away in a Tunbridge Wells car park
Tunbridge Wells has beautiful architecture, an interesting spa heritage, a vast common, stunning parks, independent shops to explore, restaurants, pubs and cafes, and excellent walks in surrounding countryside. It is no surprise to see Tunbridge Wells on the list.
But it did not shine too brightly in all the seven categories. Interestingly, its average hotel prices were a little steep when compared to the 19 towns or cities ranked higher in the destination list. The average hotel price was reported as £107 in Tunbridge Wells whereas the 'top destination' of Wells in Somerset, was £91. Windsor was £102, Salisbury was £88 and Eastbourne was £81.
Food and drink
Tunbridge Wells scored two stars out of five for food and drink. That could be seen as a little low, considering the town's food markets, its festivals, along with its restaurants and other eating places, both in and around the town, and of course, the al fresco heaven of The Pantiles.
Perhaps Tunbridge Wells is lacking in variety of cuisines from around the world. The new influx of eating places has included some fantastic independents, such as local man Roddy, Richard Oddy, who opened Roddy Burger in Camden Road, and local mum and son team who opened Fat Sam's Fried Chicken in Monson Road.
And for something a little special, another independent Bocca Social opened its doors on Mount Pleasant two weeks ago and also Tyber's Rum Bar, great for a night out during a short break. But many of those new openings are fast food chains - perhaps Which? readers felt a wider choice of restaurants with international cuisines was lacking.
Your accommodation
This received three stars and the average hotel price was given as £107. The best hotel in Tunbridge Wells according to TripAdvisor is The Spa Hotel, which is an elegant building with beautiful gardens and a pleasant walk to the town centre. It has 1,081 reviews and is rated four out of five stars.
One guest wrote: "Our room had a huge super king size bed and a seating area all tasteful decor throughout. The en-suite bathroom had a huge bath and rainforest double shower. The spa facilities were small but clean and modern.”
Second is the new Premier Inn on London Road, which has 170 reviews and four out of five stars. There are also holiday rentals in and around Tunbridge Wells, including shepherd's huts in blissful locations for rest and relaxation for visitors, such as Molly Dishwasher and Skylark a few minutes' drive outside of Tunbridge Wells.
There are also some charming B&Bs, rentals and Airbnbs in interesting buildings and locations dotted in and around Tunbridge Wells, with tempting names such as The Pepper Pot, The Old Office, The Hideaway and the sexy sounding Dragon Pad.
Why did Tunbridge Wells only get three stars out of five? Disappointing, but the score doesn't seem too much to worry about. Even the top town of Wells only received one star higher than Tunbridge Wells, and only three towns received the full five stars.
Cultural sights
This section was disappointing for Tunbridge Wells. No score. Nil points. But the small print states a no score means Which? did not receive enough responses to grade the town. It needed 30 or more and they should be focused on the range, quality and price of historic buildings, galleries, museums, parks and city tours.
Tunbridge Wells may have missed out but KentLive would have included the new The Amelia Scott cultural and learning centre; Calverley Grounds and Grosvenor and Hilbert Park, as they are in or near the town centre; a stop in the stunning JD Wetherspoon's Opera House; a visit to The Pantiles and taking in art galleries there including The Fairfax Gallery and Beumée Contemporary Fine Art.
An eight mile drive out to the 14th century moated Scotney Castle at Lamberhurst in its beautiful wooded estate would delight most people and an adult entry is £14, with under fives free. There are more than 780 acres to enjoy.
Shopping
Again, no score for shopping but It would be hard to beat the High Street, Castle Street, Chapel Place and The Pantiles for its independent shops and pure charm. It suits visitors who want to take a leisurely wander, eat and drink, and hopefully shop.
The tree-lined streets, the interesting shop fronts and architecture, the al fresco opportunities for refreshments and lunch, and of course, the uniqueness of The Pantiles, all comes together in a package which is perfect for short break visitors. There is still plenty to offer at the top of the town if people want to wander.
The top of town is short of clothes shop for men, women and children, but it has a Fenwick and Hoopers which are well worth a visit. For tourists and visitors, who may not be looking to expand their wardrobes on a mini break, there are some interesting roads to explore including Camden Road and Monson Road, and increasing numbers of restaurants and cafes to try.
Ease of getting around
No score for this either. To do a proper walk of Tunbridge Wells town and to understand it, requires a wander from the top to the bottom and around a little, or vice versa.
That means to start from Grosvenor Road, through the spine of the town and ending at The Pantiles, and fitting in side streets all the way down. A walk down Camden Road is just as important as a wander around the winding streets of the Little Mount Sion area, if you want to truly get a feel for the town. Those wanting to drive can find space in the town's public car parks.
The 285 bus runs between the two ends of town, if the walk up Mount Pleasant is a bit daunting. People wanting to visit Tonbridge or Sevenoaks, or head the other way into beautiful East Sussex, should hop on a bus or a train, or even the town's steam train courtesy of Spa Valley Railway.
Lack of crowds and value for money
For lack of crowds, Tunbridge Wells scored three stars out of five, and for value for money, two out of five stars. KentLive assumes a lack of crowds is deemed a good thing by Which? Visitors may not want a crowded town, but locals would welcome it.
Tunbridge Wells has seen some massive crowds for a string of events this year, but probably like many towns, the centre can seem a little quiet day to day. One criticism of Tunbridge Wells is it hasn't got the range of shops, which is why people go to Bluewater or Maidstone. New openings such as Urban Outfitters are an encouraging sign.
Value for money was two stars, which is disappointing but understandable. The average hotel price in Tunbridge Wells of £107 put the town more expensive than 14 others in the list of 20. Can that be justified?
If the shopping offer was superb, that value for money rating would be higher. Car parking in council-run car parks is not free. But then again, the beautifully-kept council parks are free for all to enjoy.
The new Amelia Scott, opened recently by the council, is free and well worth a visit for those wanting to understand more about Tunbridge Wells. And one of the jewels in the crown of Tunbridge Wells is the Spa Valley Railway. As we reported last week, it puts on an extraordinarily innovative calendar of events, which the public, either visitors or locals, love.
Nothing is made of the town's Chalybeate Spring on The Pantiles, so visitors would be disappointed if that was on their itinerary. A visit to the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells might be best during a short break, perhaps to Scotney Castle or Penshurst Place and Gardens.
The latter is £11.50 for an adult for the gardens and grounds, with free admission for two children per paying adult - with so much to see and do there, it's good value. With an overall score of 60 per cent for Tunbridge Wells, it may be disappointing to be 19th on a list of 20, but at least the town made it onto the list and for that it should be proud.
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The Hamilton County Highway Department will close a portion of Mowbray Pike on Monday.
Mowbray Pike will be closed between Lewis Road and Sims Road from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
The highway department will be working in the 1900 block of Mowbray Pike to replace storm tile.
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Police say a routine traffic stop led to a drug bust in East Chattanooga.
According to a Facebook post by CPD on Monday, the officer stopped the vehicle in the 1600 block of Parkway Drive because of improper registration.
CPD says a search was done on the vehicle, which turned up $5900 in cash, 28 grams of marijuana, 69 grams of MDMA and stolen firearm out of Lookout Mountain.
CPD says the driver and passenger were both taken into custody.
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Electric vehicles (EVs) have become the car sector’s fastest growing segment, more than doubling last year to reach 6.8 million vehicles globally. This gives EVs a market share greater than 8%, triple where it stood in 2019, before the COVID pandemic. The market has found support from political policy, but more importantly, from improvements in battery technology and manufacture that are slowly making EVs more competitive on price.
Not wanting to miss out on a compelling opportunity, billionaire investing legend Israel “Izzy” Englander has pulled the trigger on three small-cap EV stocks, taking multi-million dollar stakes while the industry is still young. Englander got his start in the stock market more than 45 years ago, and in 1989 he founded his own hedge fund, Millennium Management, with $35 million in seed money. Today, Millennium holds a total of $56 billion in assets under management.
So let’s take a look at Englander’s EV moves. According to TipRanks’ database, these are stocks with Buy ratings, and offering investors triple-digit upside potentials. We can take a closer look at them, and at the analyst commentary, to find out what else may have brought them to Englander’s attention.
REE Automotive (REE)
First up is REE Automotive, a company taking an innovative approach to EV design – and automobile design generally. REE is taking advantage of new, high-tech electric motors and drive tech to change the way that the vehicle chassis and drive train interact. By putting separate motors on each wheel, the company has created a chassis that delivers more power and higher carrying capacity on a smaller footprint without sacrificing performance. The result is an EV design that can carry more batteries, allowing for more cargo or passengers over longer ranges.
REE’s drive train and chassis design also allow for another advantage: easy customization. The chassis is essentially flat platform with an electric-driven wheel at each corner; it can readily be scaled up or down to accommodate passenger vehicle or delivery truck models, and can accept a wide range of body designs and styles. So far, REE has developed its platform into two marketable vehicles; the P7-B box truck, designed for mid- and last-mile delivery fleets, and the Proxima walk-in step-van, optimized for urban last-mile use.
Both the P7-B and the Proxima models are undergoing customer evaluations, and the company reports that progress is ongoing, with positive feedback from customers. Both commercial EVs are described as ‘on track and on budget.’
That last point is important, as REE is still pre-revenue, and dependent on available liquidity to fund operations. REE has, as of the end of 2Q22, $206.8 million in cash and liquid assets on hand.
This makes for an interesting company, with a clear path forward – and Englander would agree. His firm bought 3,383,946 shares of REE in the last quarter, and now holds over 3.893 million shares in the company. The buy boosted Millennium’s holding by more than 660%, and the firm’s stake is worth $4.44 million.
Cowen analyst Jeff Osborne is also impressed with REE, and takes a bullish line when he writes: “We remain positive on REE as the company has been able to stay on track with guidance and reach its set milestones while managing cash burn. REE’s differentiation lies within its focus on niche commercial EV segments… REE is still on path to reach its YE22 target capacity of 10,000 vehicles within its Coventry, UK facility, while simultaneously building out its new integration center in Austin, Texas. In the near term we would expect investors to focus on Proxima demand following the testing of REE’s fleet and feedback from customer evaluations once P7-B deliveries begin in Europe.”
In-line with his bullish stance, Osborne rates REE an Outperform (i.e. Buy), and his $7.50 price target indicates room for a robust 552% upside in the coming year. (To watch Osborne’s track record, click here)
Overall, 4 analysts have weighed in on REE recently, and they have all given the stock positive ratings – making the Strong Buy consensus rating unanimous. The shares are priced at $1.14, and their $5.63 average price target implies ~394% upside on the one-year time horizon. (See REE stock forecast on TipRanks)
Beam Global (BEEM)
The next Englander pick we’ll look at is Beam Global, a company that has taken a lead role in clean energy tech, designing and distributing a range of products for EV charging, energy storage, and energy security. Beam’s products are available in 96 US cities across 13 states, as well as 121 countries globally. The company’s chief products are the EV ARC, a rapidly deployable, solar-powered, off-grid, EV charging station; the Solar Tree, a larger scale charging deployment for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; and the Beam AllCell, a solution for high-performance energy storage. The company also offers the ARC Mobility Trailer, designed to rapidly relocate and redeploy the EV ARC system.
Beam’s flagship product is the EV ARC. The ‘ARC’ stands for autonomous renewable charger, a fitting name for a stand-alone EV charger unity that is independent of the electric grid, drawing its power from built-in solar panels. The EV ARC can be deployed in or around existing parking spaces, can accommodate the charging ports and cords of most existing EV models, and one system can charge up to 6 vehicles at one time. The system is designed to be deployed without major construction work.
In recent months, Beam has announced several new contracts, including one with the State of California Department of General Services for several configurations of the EV ARC and ARC Mobility Trailer. This announcement expands on previous California state contracts awarded to Beam. In another announcement, Beam made public a new partnership with Volvo Construction Equipment, allowing Volve CE’s dealer locations in North America to bundle EV ARC systems with Volvo electrical equipment. The combination will allow end-use customers to deploy EV ARCs in conjunction with Volvo’s construction of electrical fittings. And finally, Beam announced in late July that it had received a $927,000 order for energy storage solutions on a fleet of autonomous delivery drones.
In short, Beam is on the way up. The company’s 2Q22 revenue, of $3.7 million, was up 75% year-over-year, and the second-highest in the company’s history. Beam also had $13.8 million in cash and liquid assets at the end of Q2.
Beam has clearly caught the eye of Izzy Englander. The Millennium firm bought up 132,814 shares of the company, opening up a new position for the hedge fund in Q2. Millennium’s holding in Beam is worth $1.95 million at current prices.
Englander is far from the only bull on Beam. B. Riley analyst Christopher Souther states, as his bottom line: “We believe Beam will continue to see improved operating leverage as it grows production volumes, and gross profitability increased 4% Y/Y in 1H22 despite inflationary and supply chain challenges. We think the company is well suited to carve out a needed niche in EV charging infrastructure, especially given recent increased focus on energy resiliency, and see underappreciated potential in adjacent electrical market opportunities as evidenced by Beam’s construction equipment partnership with Volvo.”
Following from his comments, Souther rates BEEM a Buy, and sets a $23 price target that indicates room for 58% share price growth over the next 12 months. (To watch Souther’s track record, click here)
The rest of the Street supports Souther’s thesis. In fact, the average price target is even more upbeat; at $29.33, the figure is expected to yield 12-month returns of ~101%. The stock boasts a Moderate Buy consensus rating, based on 3 Buys and 2 Holds given in the past 3 months. (See BEEM stock forecast on TipRanks)
ElectraMeccanica Vehicles (SOLO)
Last but not least is ElectraMeccanica, an EV maker that is bringing a truly unique vehicle to market. This company builds and markets the Solo – from which it also gets its stock ticker – a small, single-seat EV designed for urban commuter use. The vehicle features two doors for easy parking anywhere, a trunk for small cargo loads, and an 80 mile-per-hour top speed over a 100 mile single-charge range. In short, it’s an EV designed for the city dweller. The company has also fitted out commercial versions for small-scale urban delivery use.
ElectraMeccanica has begun regular production of the Solo, to meet existing orders, and during the second quarter of this year, the company built 193 vehicles. This number was a company record, and was accompanied by delivery of 68 vehicles. ElectraMeccanica has established a network of showrooms on West Coast – in Oregon, San Francisco, and in Southern California, along with another in Phoenix, Arizona. Revenues in Q2 reached $1.55 million, up 48% from Q1, and up more than 5x year-over-year.
The company stated that it is beginning to scale up production, which has been increasing steadily over the past year. The company has $195 million in cash and other liquid assets to support its operations.
The Solo car has quickly built a reputation as an innovative urban commuter EV, and Englander’s curiosity was clearly piqued. The legendary investor already held a small stake in this company, but he increased it by over 2,200%, or 1,069,368 shares, in the last quarter. This brings his total holdings in SOLO to 1,116,375 shares, now worth $1.66 million.
ElectraMeccanica has also caught the attention of Stifel analyst J. Bruce Chan, who writes: “For 2H22, we are seeing signs of improved fluidity and think a 100 vehicle/month flow rate is reasonable, but we are still tempering our outlook modestly given market uncertainty. 1H23 should look similar, but by the second half of next year, we anticipate contribution from EMV’s U.S. Assembly facility.”
“Customer deliveries were the major milestone of the past 12 months, and we believe commencement of U.S.-built vehicles will be the major milestone of the next 12 months. This environment has been challenging for most manufacturers, but with an asset-light footprint, modest production goals, and a unique market offering, mid-to-long term opportunity remains rich for [ElectraMeccanica], in our view,” the analyst added.
Chan goes on to give the stock a Buy rating and a $4.40 target price that implies a 197% upside over the next year. Chan’s is the only analyst review on record for this stock, which is currently selling for $1.48 per share. (To watch Chan’s track record click here)
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Inflation is known to destroy the value of people’s savings while also diminishing their purchasing power. In effect, U.S. dollar inflation is like a tax on everyone in the country. However, there are alternatives to the deteriorating dollar, as investors can use bitcoin (BTC-USD) to shield themselves against dollar devaluation. I am bullish on bitcoin.
Bitcoin is, at its core, just as much of a rebellion as it is a currency. It’s a movement of people who’ve had enough of incessant government money printing. Even before annualized U.S. dollar inflation reached 8% or 9%, investors and savers turned to cryptocurrency as an off-the-grid, non-government form of money that wasn’t susceptible to rampant print-and-spend policy.
Today, there are many hundreds of cryptocurrencies to choose from, yet bitcoin remains the granddaddy of them all. Its market cap is unrivaled in the world of cryptocurrency, and even people who aren’t involved in the financial markets have at least heard of bitcoin.
Granted, there are concerns about government regulation. After all, America’s central bank might be suspicious of an alternative to U.S. fiat currency. At the same time, there’s evidence that U.S. regulators might be willing to give crypto, and therefore bitcoin, a fair shake in 2022.
Bitcoin’s Limited Supply Gives It Strength and Value
There’s a hard limit of 21 million bitcoins. That’s all that will ever be created, and this is by design. Bitcoin isn’t exactly rare like a diamond, but it does have a purposeful scarcity. Already, there is 19.1 million bitcoin in circulation. Consequently, only 1.8 million bitcoin are still available to be mined. Once that’s been mined, you will probably hear about it in the financial headlines, and bitcoin could get a sizable price boost due to its limited supply.
In contrast, ever since the U.S. government severed the connection between the dollar and gold in 1971, it has been free to print up fiat currency with few constraints. A prime example of this was when the government ramped up its print-and-spend policy in response to the COVID-19 crisis a couple of years ago.
That may have been a necessary response, but in mid-2022, it’s coming back to haunt the American economy. The June 9.1% Consumer Price Index (CPI) print was a real shocker, but in hindsight, it was almost inevitable due to the oversupply of U.S. dollars.
When the July CPI reading came in at 8.5%, some analysts crowed about “peak inflation,” and the stock market marched higher. However, the reality on Main Street hasn’t changed much, if at all, as the prices of energy, housing, and essential goods are still sky-high for many Americans.
The inflation problem also makes it harder for Americans to effectively save for retirement or for an emergency. If the value of their currency is diminishing at 8% or 9% per year, their dollars won’t have much value left after a while.
Don’t Worry about Bitcoin’s Price Volatility
Now, some skeptics will complain that bitcoin is a volatile asset. There’s no denying this, as the bitcoin price sank from around $69,000 to $23,000 during the past year. When this happens, it’s sometimes called a crypto winter. Yet, remember that winter is a season, and all seasons pass. So, you don’t have to lose sleep over bitcoin’s volatility.
If you’re still worried, you can look to history for perspective. Bitcoin has undergone crashes in the past, which were harrowing at the time. From late 2017 to late 2020, bitcoin declined from around $20,000 to $3,200. It recovered eventually, though, and went much higher than $20,000.
There was also the six-month period from April to October of 2021 when bitcoin slumped from $63,000 to $29,000. Again, surviving this was primarily a matter of faith and patience. The same could be said about the current crypto winter.
Even the Federal Reserve Seems to Support Crypto and Bitcoin
To be honest, regulators and central bankers haven’t been quick to catch on to the benefits of cryptocurrency and the blockchain. They’ve been hesitant, skeptical, and sometimes hostile to the crypto movement. You’d think that by 2022, U.S. regulators ought to have approved numerous bitcoin ETFs. However, this just hasn’t happened because governments can be slow to adopt, or even fully understand, new ideas sometimes.
Yet, there may be a turnaround among America’s central bankers as they seemingly take baby steps in adopting and even embracing cryptocurrency. In a statement that would have been unimaginable just a few years ago, the U.S. Federal Reserve actually acknowledged, “The emerging crypto-asset sector presents potential opportunities to banking organizations, their customers, and the overall financial system.”
Along with that, the Federal Reserve stated, “Board-supervised banking organizations should have adequate systems and controls in place to conduct crypto-asset-related activities in a safe and sound manner prior to commencing such activities.” In other words, America’s big banks should be ready to safely adopt cryptocurrency now.
Granted, the Federal Reserve’s press release didn’t specifically mention bitcoin. However, it’s easy to imagine that the central bank had bitcoin in mind since it’s the most popular cryptocurrency by far. It’s also worth noting that the Federal Reserve warned about the risks involved with crypto-related activities. Nevertheless, it looks like the central bank is extending an olive branch to the crypto community, and that’s definitely bullish for bitcoin.
Conclusion: Should You Consider Bitcoin?
If you’re frustrated with high dollar inflation, there’s something you can do about it. You can choose to invest in bitcoin, knowing that there’s a pre-established, limited supply. Besides, if there’s a crypto winter happening, that’s not the time to panic-sell bitcoin. Whether or not regulators learn to love crypto, you can look to history as a guide and know that bitcoin, despite its volatility, has managed to recover time and again. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/bitcoin-use-crypto-to-protect-against-inflation | 2022-08-22T15:34:54Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/bitcoin-use-crypto-to-protect-against-inflation | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Severe drought and dropping water levels are impacting economies around the world. Declining levels of the Yangzte river in China have led to a shortage of hydropower, hitting the operations of several companies. Furthermore, lower levels of the Rhine river have compounded supply chain challenges in Germany and also led to the seepage of saline water into reservoirs in the Netherlands. A drop in the Colorado river has triggered compulsory water cuts in Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico and the second year of shortage. Nonetheless, the equity universe continues to offer attractive opportunities and today we highlight three names that could benefit from the situation.
Ecolab (ECL) (GB:0IFA)
Ecolab caters to almost three million customer locations and is a leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention. The company sees its market opportunity at $152 billion and already provides solutions in over 170 countries.
In the current challenging macro environment, Ecolab has seen pricing as well as volume gains. It expects pricing increases to stay ahead of inflation and is now focusing on new business development.
Ecolab’s revenue has ticked upwards from $11.8 billion in 2020 to $12.7 billion in 2021. The figure is expected to rise further to $15 billion in 2023. Concurrently, EPS is expected to expand to $5.83 in 2023 from $4.69 in 2021.
ECL shares have gained nearly 12% in the past month and the Street expects a further 5.1% potential upside based on a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and an average price target of $180.54.
But perhaps the icing on the cake comes from the fact that Microsoft (MSFT) Founder Bill Gates (who is also one of the largest farmers in the U.S.) has picked up Ecolab shares worth $77 million in the past month alone. Gates is well known for his focus on sustainable growth and Ecolab seems to be aligning perfectly with the billionaire investor’s checklist.
Badger Meter (BMI)
Badger Meter’s water technology solutions include flow measurement, quality, as well as other parameters. Its offerings help customers optimize their operations and use water sustainably.
Revenue has increased from $425.5 million in 2020 to $505.2 million in 2021. It is expected to grow to $570.6 million in 2023. Importantly, the company’s bottom line is seeing an acceleration with EPS rising from $1.69 in 2020 to $2.08 in 2021. It is expected to increase to $2.47 in 2023.
Badger continues to perform on the back of robust demand, pricing gains, and a strong order backlog. Additionally, its utility water sales continue to rise owing to the performance of its E-Series Ultrasonic meters, ORION cellular endpoints, and BEACON SaaS revenue.
Impressively, Badger’s solutions are at play at different locations including drinking water, chlorine monitoring, breweries as well as wastewater treatment.
While shares have run up 24.3% over the past month, Maxim Group’s Tate Sullivan sees a further 23.5% potential upside in the stock with a Buy rating and $125 price target.
Badger continues to drive shareholder value and has this month increased its quarterly dividend by 12.5% to $0.225 per share. This marked the company’s 30th consecutive year of increasing dividends. Its dividend yield now stands at 0.79%, with a payout ratio of 36.53%.
Primo Water (PRMW) (TSE:PRMW)
Operating a recurring razorblade revenue model, Primo provides water solutions in North America and Europe. It provides water dispensers that help drive household penetration and recurring revenue for the company. It also offers prefilled and reusable containers, and water refill units. Primo’s water filtration unit footprint stretches across 21 countries.
Like the other two names on our list, Primo’s top line too has expanded from $1.95 billion in 2020 to $2.07 billion in 2021 and is further anticipated to rise to $2.32 billion in 2023. Simultaneously, EPS has increased from $0.55 in 2020 to $0.56 in 2021, and is expected to expand to $0.81 in 2023.
Further, Primo continues to see higher pricing, volumes, as well as customer growth. This month, the company announced a $100 million share buyback program alongside a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share. This puts the company’s dividend yield at 1.84% with a payout ratio of 31.59%.
Furthermore, at 31.03%, Wall Street sees the highest potential upside in Primo as compared to the other two names on our list today. This upside is based on a Strong Buy consensus rating and an average price target of $18.75.
What Stocks do Well in a Drought?
Receding water levels, increasing salination, and challenges about adequate water supply are beginning to haunt a number of industries. At such a time, these three names have proven to be resistant to these trends and seem to be well positioned to deliver shareholder returns.
At the same time, the Invesco Water Resources Portfolio ETF (PHO) and the Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF (CGW) have both gained 14.1% and 10.3% respectively, in the past month as well.
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Technology behemoth Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is facing the pressure of a possible mass worker exit after the company announced unsatisfactory wage hikes and bonuses last week. A large number of employees are speculated to leave the company after September 15, the day when Microsoft will pay the revised salary and bonuses to employees.
While employees seem dissatisfied, Wall Street analysts remain bullish about the tech giant’s growth potential, and they think it’s a Buy.
Microsoft Employees Seem Unhappy with their Salaries
As per a BusinessInsider report, the salary raises are between 5% and 10%, and a few Microsoft employees are complaining that the hike does not even meet the inflation figures. Unmotivated employees are ready to leave the company once they receive their first paycheck with revised figures. This poses a problem for a technology company that thrives on the existence of a talented worker pool.
Interestingly, some employees even quoted, “Microsoft has an unspoken rule that if you want to get what you deserve, you have to jump ship and come back, this unspoken rule has exacerbated the turnover rate of Microsoft employees.” This could also mean that employees will return to Microsoft, taking advantage of a higher paycheck.
Last month Microsoft announced the layoff of less than 1% of the company’s headcount. Though the company did mention that it had nothing to do with macroeconomic concerns, and was only related to strategic realignment.
Post that, Microsoft reported its Fiscal fourth-quarter results that fell short of analysts’ expectations on both revenue and earnings front. Nonetheless, a double-digit growth forecast for Fiscal 2023 provided a breather to investors. Importantly, slower demand for personal computers (PC) is also taking a toll on the software giant’s performance.
Recently, Microsoft CFO Amy Hood also notified employees to cut down on business expenses like travel, outside training, and company gatherings. Moreover, the company has reportedly frozen hiring in some of its units.
Most of these steps taken by Microsoft point towards precautionary measures undertaken to skirt the current inflationary environment and the looming fears of a recession. Whether employees will leave the company for better pay packages or will continue to be loyal during challenging times remains to be seen.
Is Microsoft a Buy or a Sell?
Despite all the uncertainty, Wall Street analysts remain highly optimistic about MSFT stock with a Strong Buy consensus rating. This is based on 28 Buys and two Holds. The average Microsoft price target of $325.77 implies 13.9% upside potential to current levels. Meanwhile, the stock has lost nearly 14% so far this year.
Similarly, TipRanks’ Hedge Fund Trading Activity tool shows that confidence in Microsoft is currently Very Positive, as 147 hedge funds increased their cumulative holdings of MSFT stock by 10.4 million shares in the last quarter.
Parting Thoughts
A weak quarter, unfavorable macro backdrop, slowing demand for PCs, and worker dissatisfaction are all piling up on Microsoft’s performance. Despite this, analysts and top-notch fund managers remain highly bullish about the stock’s trajectory. Moreover, the company’s management fully believes in its turnaround once the headwinds fade away.
Undoubtedly, Microsoft boasts of a wide moat, one that is difficult to replicate and sustain for other newer players. Microsoft’s large market share gains and competitive advantage will ensure continued growth in the long run. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/is-microsoft-nasdaqmsft-stock-a-buy-amid-growing-worker-dissatisfaction | 2022-08-22T15:35:06Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/is-microsoft-nasdaqmsft-stock-a-buy-amid-growing-worker-dissatisfaction | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Being one of the largest companies in the world hasn’t been able to safeguard Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) from various headwinds that have bothered the world this year. However, despite several bumps on the road, we think Alphabet is a long-term winner. Here is a demand-side-focused discussion on the pros and cons of the business to better understand where the company is headed.
Slowing Ad Demand
Search all you may, but you will not find a more widely used search engine than Google. Google has been enjoying the bulk share of global digital advertising spending for the past few years now.
However, with the relentless inflation, ongoing war and war-like geopolitical situations, rising interest rates, and slowing economies, global spending has now narrowed significantly, which is enough to threaten Alphabet’s management about its repercussions.
Further, foreign exchange headwinds have put pressure on the company’s ad revenues, a large chunk of which comes from outside the U.S.
Nonetheless, at least for Q2, Google’s ad revenues continued to remain robust in the face of demand pullbacks in spending by advertisers, especially on YouTube.
Lower Spending Across Platforms
Most of the decisions to purchase a product or service start from a simple internet search (of which Alphabet is the leader). However, inflation has shrunk pockets across the globe.
The lower engagement level among users was a major cause of reduced spending on products and services in the second quarter. This, along with elevated costs of running Google Services was tough on the company’s operating margin last quarter.
However, looking closely, the slowdown in buying activity on Google is not just a result of futuristic hedging activity. Economies opening after COVID-led shutdowns have led to a drop in engagement among users on the Google platform.
The lower buying activity seems to be normalizing to pre-pandemic levels, rather than only being a result of an impending concern. July’s cooler inflation rate may have a positive impact on the trend, which can be sustained if the inflation keeps responding to the Fed’s monetary tightening policy.
Ergo, there is not much to worry about in this area either. Moreover, massive resources available at Alphabet’s disposal will ensure a better recovery than most of its rivals.
Is Google a Good Stock Investment?
Solid efforts to boost advertiser experiences across all its platforms are helping analysts to shut out the noises, keeping a Strong Buy consensus rating on the stock, supported by 30 Buys and two Holds. Moreover, Alphabet’s average price target of $142.63, reflecting an upside of 22% from current price levels, is another point that makes the stock look attractive.
Further, investors are also optimistic about the company’s prospects, despite the worrisome trend in ad spending. The number of portfolios on TipRanks holding GOOGL stock has gone up 0.2% in the past week and 2.5% over the last 30 days.
Everyone seems to be positive that no matter how much ad spending tumbles, Alphabet will still get to enjoy most of the pie.
Concluding Thoughts
A recent Dentsu Global Ad Spend Forecasts report says that global ad spending is expected to grow 8.7% year-over-year in 2022, 5.4% in 2023, and 5.1% in 2024. This is good news for Alphabet, which sits at the top rung of those poised to benefit from the predicted growth. Moreover, with the Fed’s crackdown on inflation, normalcy in the inflation rate will be beneficial for demand as well as ad spending, if we, for a moment, keep aside the risk that comes with higher interest rates.
Also, even if advertising budgets are trimmed in the event of a recession, Google search is expected to remain resilient.
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SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) that boomed last year have lost their appeal in 2022. According to Bloomberg Law, SPAC IPOs dropped more than 80% in the first half of 2022 compared to the prior-year period. The weak macro environment (higher inflation, rising interest rates, and absence of government subsidy) and underperformance post-IPO (several stocks trading well below their IPO price) are to blame.
The IPOX SPAC Index, which tracks the aftermarket performance of SPACs which pursued IPO in the U.S., is down over 21% in one year. Meanwhile, it has declined more than 13% this year alone.
Against this background, let’s look at the performance of two stocks that pursued SPAC IPO.
Boxed (NYSE:BOXD)
Boxed went public last year through a merger with Seven Oaks Acquisition Corp. (SPAC). The e-commerce that sells everyday essentials in bulk quantities to businesses and household customers has seen its stock price losing over 90% of its value year-to-date.
Lack of profit, continued cash burn, and a weak macro and geopolitical environment took a toll on BOXD stock.
The company is focusing on B2B, Boxed Market, and Boxed Up channels, which are essentially areas generating higher average order value. Moreover, it expects to turn adjusted EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) positive by the end of FY24.
BTIG analyst Marvin Fong is impressed with BOXD’s strategic plan to “accelerate its path to profitability.” However, he sees execution risks and highlighted that many of BOXD’s initiatives “are still nascent.” Fong recommends a Hold on BOXD stock.
Is Boxed Stock a Buy?
Overall, BOXD stock sports a Moderate Buy rating consensus on TipRanks with two Buy and two Hold recommendations. Further, due to the massive decline in its price, the analysts’ average BOXD price target of $3.50 implies 161.2% upside potential.
Meanwhile, with positive signals from insiders and TipRanks’ investors, BOXD stock has a Neutral Smart Score of 5 out of 10.
BuzzFeed (NASDAQ:BZFD)
BuzzFeed is a digital media company. It generates most of its audience traffic from top social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. A decline in time spent (estimated total number of hours spent by users on its owned and operated properties and third-party platforms) and macro headwinds impacting advertising revenue dragged BZFD stock down.
For context, BZFD stock has lost about 66% of its value this year. It’s worth mentioning that BuzzFeed began trading on NASDAQ in December last year following its business combination with 890 5th Avenue Partner. It has been on a downtrend since then.
Is BZFD Stock a Buy?
Bank of America Securities analyst Brent Navon recently downgraded BZFD stock to a Sell from Hold. The analyst sees headwinds to the company’s adverting revenues, and blames a shift in time spent on new platforms and macro challenges for the slowdown.
Navon has a price target of $2 on BZFD stock, representing 11.1% upside potential. Moreover, BZFD stock sports an Underperform Smart Score of 2 out of 10 on TipRanks. However, given the decline, hedge fund managers and insiders are accumulating BZFD stock on this pullback.
Bottom Line: Macro Headwinds to continue to Hurt SPAC IPOs
The macro weakness and economic uncertainty could keep investors risk averse in the short term and hurt the SPAC IPOs. Also, significant underperformance of stocks after the IPO could deter investors from scooping up SPAC IPOs. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/spac-ipos-plummet-heres-whats-behind-the-slump | 2022-08-22T15:35:19Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/spac-ipos-plummet-heres-whats-behind-the-slump | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Canada-based Nutrien Ltd. (TSE:NTR) (NYSE:NTR) and Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX:AFN) can see their financials coming under pressure as the Justin Trudeau-run government has proposed farmers to decrease the utilization of fertilizers.
The Canadian government is targeting a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizers by 2030 from 2020 levels, as stated by a Wall Street Journal report. This proposal falls under the government’s larger plan to reduce emissions by 45% by 2030. According to the government, nearly 10% of total emissions can be attributed to the Canadian agriculture sector.
Within the space, fertilizer can be held responsible for a fifth of the greenhouse gas emissions as it releases nitrous oxide. Also, according to the report, there was a 54% rise in utilization of nitrous oxide by Canadian farmers between 2005 and 2019, along with a 71% jump in fertilizer usage.
In case farmers fail to meet the government’s latest proposal, they could be denied access to grants of around C$1.5 billion, the report stated. These aids are provided to support farmers for buying greener farming equipment, shifting to greener cultivation methods, and making advancements in technologies that can assist in reducing farming emissions.
However, the government’s proposal has clearly not gone down well with the farmers, as they believe lowering fertilizer applications can decrease crop yields amid the ongoing global food crisis, which has been triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Notably, Canada is the fifth largest exporter of agricultural commodities in the world, with wheat, corn, barley, canola, durum, dry peas, soybean and oats being the top crops of the country. It also holds a dominant position as the manufacturer of potash fertilizer.
Against this backdrop, let’s take a deeper look at two Canadian agriculture stocks that are in the line of fire from the government’s latest move.
Nutrien Ltd. (TSE:NTR) (NYSE:NTR)
Canada-based Nutrien Ltd. is a leading provider of crop inputs and services. The company produces and distributes roughly 27 million tonnes of potash, nitrogen, and phosphate products across the globe to agricultural, industrial, and feed manufacturers.
Nutrien is already grappling with supply challenges across global energy, agriculture, and fertilizer markets, which it expects to remain for the rest of 2022. However, the company had a good run in the first six months of this year, largely on the back of strong market fundamentals, impressive operating performance, and solid global production assets.
If imposed, the proposal can hurt Nutrien’s financials as it is witnessing steady operations and sales growth in Canada. In the recently reported quarter, the company stated that it expects to witness increased demand for crop nutritional products, fungicides, and insecticides in the third quarter of 2022 from Western Canada on the back of improving growing conditions.
Turning to Wall Street, analysts seems to be highly optimistic about NTR stock, which commands a Strong Buy rating based on 10 Buys, one Hold and one Sell. Nutrien’s average price target of C$136.63 implies 16.4% upside potential. Shares of the company have grown about 29.3% year-to-date.
Similarly, financial bloggers are 100% Bullish on NTR stock, compared to the sector average of 67%.
Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX:AFN)
AFN is a leading provider of farm and commercial solutions and systems for storage, conditioning, handling, structures, processing, and controls in seed, fertilizer, grain, feed, and food.
The latest proposal, if results in a decrease in crop yields, can adversely impact the company’s financial performance. The company’s Farm and Commercial segments saw improving performance in the second quarter of 2022. While Farm sales rose 11% year-over-year, sales from the Commercial segment witnessed a whopping 112% increase. Management expects to continue witnessing improving conditions in the Western Canada business for the rest of the year.
On TipRanks, analysts have a Strong Buy consensus rating on the stock, which is based on five Buys. AFN’s average price forecast of C$54.60 implies 34.3% upside potential. Shares of the company have climbed about 22.8% year-to-date.
Financial bloggers are 100% Bullish on AFN against the sector average of 67%.
Final Thoughts
Considering the important role that Canada plays in the agricultural commodity supplies, any reduction in the crop yield will not only adversely impact the export levels of the sector and its contribution in the country’s GDP but also exacerbate food prices. Further, the financials of major agriculture industry players like Nutrien and Ag Growth International Inc. could get impacted.
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Britain’s inflation rate could soar to 18.6% early next year, with the Bank of England having to raise interest rates as high as 7%, an analyst from investment bank Citi has warned.
Benjamin Nabarro, chief UK economist at Citi (NYSE:C), updated his forecasts after a 25% rally in gas prices last week.
The last time British inflation hit such heights was in 1976, after an oil supply shock left Britain seeking a bailout from the International Monetary Fund.
Inflation to peak in January
Nabarro forecast that the retail energy price cap will peak at £5,816 in April.
Nabarro wrote in a note to clients, ‘The question now is what policy may do to offset the impact on both inflation and the real economy.
‘This means getting rates well into restrictive territory, and quickly.
‘Should signs of more embedded inflation emerge, we think Bank Rate of 6 to 7 per cent will be required to bring inflation dynamics under control.
‘For now though, we continue to think evidence for such effects are limited with increases in unemployment still more likely to allow the MPC to pause around the turn of the year.’
Wages falling as inflation rises
British consumer price inflation rose to 10.1% in July, up from 9.4% in June, in the highest figure since February 1982, according to the Office of National Statistics.
The increase was higher than had been predicted in a poll of economists by news agency Reuters.
On Tuesday, ONS data showed that underlying real wages had fallen by 3%, the sharpest drop since records began in 2001.
Earlier this week experts predicted that the Bank of England would raise interest rates by another 0.5% next month as it battles to control soaring inflation, experts have warned.
In a poll of economists by news agency Reuters, 30 out of 51 forecast that the Bank would raise interest rates by 50 basis points to 2.25% in September.
Another 21 economists suggested that the bank would raise interest rates by 0.25% in September – after a 0.5% raise in August.
In recent weeks, British companies pared back profits and earnings forecasts as consumers tightened their belts, with delivery unicorn Deliveroo (GB:ROO) cutting its revenue guidance. As consumers shun big-ticket purchases, furniture retailer Made.com (GB:MADE) also slashed its earnings and sales forecasts for the coming months. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/british-inflation-rate-could-hit-18-next-year-citi-warns | 2022-08-22T15:35:38Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/british-inflation-rate-could-hit-18-next-year-citi-warns | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Shares of the largest movie exhibitor and a meme mania favorite, AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) are plunging in the pre-market session today after its rival Cineworld (CNWGY) confirmed that it is looking at strategic options to raise additional liquidity and possibly restructure its balance sheet. These options include a voluntary Chapter 11 filing, while the company remains in talks with its secured lenders and their advisers.
A deleveraging transaction would mean substantial dilution for existing shareholders and Cineworld noted, “Any such filing would be expected to allow the group to access near-term liquidity and support the orderly implementation of a fully funded deleveraging transaction.”
Cineworld has seen lower-than-expected viewer turnout and shares of the second-biggest movie chain in the world have nosedived 72.9% in the past five days alone. Its market capitalization now stands at about $66 million.
This decline in Cineworld stock has also led to ~31% pre-market stock price erosion in AMC shares today, on top of the 24% drop over the past five days. Last Thursday, AMC Chairman and CEO Adam Aron tried to calm investors’ nerves by saying, “We continue to be quite optimistic about the increasing demand for our portfolio of movie theatres in the fourth quarter of 2022 and calendar year 2023.”
Aron added, “As for AMC’s liquidity, AMC ended the second quarter of 2022 with more than $1 billion of liquidity, thanks to significant amounts of cash raised in calendar years 2020 and 2021.”
The statements seem to have done little to shore up investor confidence and AMC shares seem set to open today with a market capitalization of ~$6 billion. At the close of trade on Friday, the company’s market capitalization was about $9.3 billion.
Wall Street Sees Further Downside in AMC Stock
Wall Street is seeing a further 58.38% drop in AMC stock based on a Moderate Sell consensus rating and an average price target of $7.50.
Hedge funds, on the other hand, are very positive on AMC and have increased holdings in the stock by 569,400 shares in the last quarter. Importantly, Philippe Laffont’s Coatue Management has upped its AMC holdings by 175.4% recently.
Closing Thoughts
AMC’s preferred equity units begin trading today, which is also contributing to the drop in share price. While the company has highlighted its cash pile, the troubles at Cineworld continue to underscore the trend of viewers preferring to be glued to their screens at home and binge-watch on OTT platforms rather than step out to catch a movie. A short interest of almost 18.5% in the stock also indicates bears may again be gaining ground in the stock.
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A jury in Georgia has ruled against Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) in a lawsuit involving its F-250 pickup truck, a report published by The Wall Street Journal said. The automaker faces punitive damages of $1.7 billion following the rollover accident of its pickup truck in April 2014 that killed two people.
According to the Gwinnett County jury, Ford sold 5.2 million units of the Super Duty pickup trucks with extremely weak and defectively designed roofs. These trucks were manufactured between 1999 and 2016.
The lawsuit involved a 2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty truck, which rolled over when its right front tire blew, crushing the couple sitting inside.
The court’s verdict of $1.7 billion is said to be one of the biggest in the history of Georgia and exceptionally high for an accident-related lawsuit involving an automaker.
Meanwhile, the Michigan-based automotive giant plans to appeal the verdict. The company said, “We don’t believe the verdict is supported by the evidence.”
Is Ford a Buy or Sell Stock?
On TipRanks, Ford has a Hold consensus rating, which is based on four Buys, 10 Holds, and one Sell. The rating comes after three analysts recently reiterated a Hold on the stock. These analysts include Adam Jonas of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), Itay Michaeli of Citigroup (NYSE: C), and Adrian Yanoshik of Berenberg Bank.
While Jonas has a price target of $14 (11.8% downside potential) on Ford, Michaeli’s and Yanoshik’s price targets stand at $16 (0.8% upside potential) and $17 (7.1% % upside potential), respectively. This brings Ford’s average stock prediction to $15.56 (2% downside potential).
Is Ford a Long-Term Buy?
Ford scores a nine out of 10 on TipRanks’ Smart Score rating system, implying that the stock has strong potential to outperform market expectations. Further, bloggers and hedge funds on TipRanks are positively inclined toward Ford, suggesting that the stock could be a good long-term investment option.
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Tracking the stocks that are trending with Wall Street analysts can be a powerful investing strategy. However, with thousands of analysts rating hundreds of stocks every day, individual investors have difficulty following the trends. TipRanks’ Trending Stocks tool is the answer. The tool is a live tracker that presents every stock that has received at least three recent ratings by Wall Street analysts.
As with all TipRanks tools, the Trending Stocks tool is easy to use and lets you filter data according to your investment preferences. Here’s how to use the TipRanks Trending Stocks tool.
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If you want to see fewer stocks in your results, try filtering by sector. By narrowing down the search to Industrial Goods stocks, you can now focus on three stocks only.
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MGM China Holdings Ltd., the Chinese unit of the U.S. casino operator MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM), recently announced that it will invest around 4.8 billion patacas ($594 million) in the MGM Grande Paradise unit, its casino operator in Macau. The move comes as the company tries to abide by the new rules applicable for license renewals in the world’s biggest gambling hub, as licenses will expire at the end of this year.
Macau updated its gambling laws earlier this year, with the objective to increase regulatory control and supervision. It also aims to bring companies’ operations in line with China’s national security interests, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Under the revised law, bidding companies are required to raise 5 billion patacas (nearly $619 million) to reapply for licenses. This will also ensure that the applicants have sufficient financial flexibility. The city still aims to keep a maximum of six casino licenses. However, the validity of a license has been reduced to half from the previous tenure of 20 years.
Another new rule is that at least 15% of the capital (previously 10%) of the casino unit should be held by the Managing Director, who needs to be a permanent resident of Macau, per the report.
In accordance with this rule, MGM China will also name Pansy Ho, a Co-Chairperson, as the Managing Director of MGM Grand Paradise. Ho will get an annual salary of $8 million if the license is renewed. MGM China will also transfer 730,000 Class B shares to Ho to comply with the updated capital guidelines.
On the receipt of the new concession, MGM China and Ho will hold stakes of around 84.6% and 15%, respectively, in MGM Grande Paradise. Meanwhile, the shareholding of MGM Resort International will fall to 0.4% from 10%, according to a Reuters report.
Is MGM Stock a Buy or Sell?
MGM Resorts seems to be a good stock to grab now. Analysts on TipRanks have a Strong Buy rating on MGM stock, which is based on nine Buys and three Holds.
Similarly, financial bloggers are 88% Bullish on MGM in comparison to the sector average of 69%. Also, retail investors tracked by TipRanks have increased their portfolio holdings in MGM by 3.4% in the last 30 days.
What Is the Forecast for MGM Stock?
MGM’s average price forecast of $52.58 implies 51.4% upside potential. The U.S. gambling company looks well-positioned to gain from the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and improving travel demand. Further, with MGM shares down 23.6% year-to-date, the renewal of the company’s gambling license in the world’s largest gambling hub is expected to give the stock a much-needed boost.
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The shares of the UK-based postal delivery company Royal Mail (GB:RMG) have been struggling in the last year, thanks to a combination of falling revenues and threats of strikes.
The shares are down by 40% in the last year, after being a ‘pandemic winner’ thanks to soaring demand for home delivery.
But in the wake of Covid recovery, shares have slumped.
Why is the Royal Mail share price dropping?
Falling demand for delivery services has led to poor results this year.
The company reported its first-quarter results last month. Revenue was down by 11.5% year-over-year. It also posted an operating loss of £92 million as a result of a fixed cost structure hit by lower revenues.
The company is aiming to achieve better flexibility to manage resources and achieve cost efficiencies.
GLS, a subsidiary of Royal Mail, performed better and posted an operating profit of £94 million, driven by improved freight revenues.
Upcoming strikes
The communication workers union (CWU) has called for its members’ to strike in the last week of August and some also in September 2022.
The union is demanding better pay and improved working conditions. Even though the company is offering a big pay hike, the union wants it to be on par with inflation rates. The overall union demands will hit the company with £1 billion in costs.
Royal Mail, which is already suffering a loss of £1 million every day, is considering some big strategic changes, which include splitting the business.
What is the forecast for Royal Mail shares?
According to TipRanks’ analyst rating consensus, Royal Mail’s stock has a Moderate Buy rating. It includes Six Buys, one Hold, and one Sell recommendation.
Royal Mail’s target price is 415.94p, which represents a 55.2% change in the price from the current level. The price target has a low and a high forecast of 254.5p and 604p, respectively.
Conclusion
The strikes are going to hurt the daily operations and will further impact the company’s volumes and revenues.
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Using TipRanks’ Top Stock Gainers/Losers tool, we have compiled a list of Monday’s biggest pre-market stock movers, which is as follows:
Five Biggest Movers
Topping the list is Connecticut-based Signify Health Inc. (NYSE:SGFY), which gained almost 40% early Monday following reports of UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH), CVS Health (NYSE:CVS), and Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) bidding to acquire the healthcare technology provider. UnitedHealth is reportedly the highest bidder, with an offer price of over $30 per share.
Shares of healthcare claims recovery services provider MSP Recovery Inc. (NASDAQ:MSPR) were trading more than 35% up at the time of writing. Today, the business updated numbers of the company’s healthcare members and ongoing projects. The stock had already closed 10.8% higher on Friday following the news of two corporate insiders increasing their stakes in the company. CEO John Hasan Ruiz has bought 75,000 shares of the company for $2.03 a piece. He now owns 140,534 shares of MSPR worth $285,284. Additionally, the company’s Chief Legal Officer Quesada Frank Carlos acquired 40,000 shares for $2.07 per share, taking his total holding to 98,909 shares, which is valued at around $204,741.
Next on the list is AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (NYSE: AMC) stock which slipped over 31% in Monday’s pre-market session after closing 6.6% down on Friday. The drop followed rival Cineworld’s (CNWGY) statement that it is considering strategic options to restructure its balance sheet.
Mexico-based Grupo Televisa (NYSE:TV) lost 15.1% before the bell following a recent price target cut by Diego M. Aragao of Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) to $8.50 (20.2% upside potential) from $11.50. The analyst maintained a Hold rating on the mass media company.
Lastly, natural foods and personal care products maker Hain Celestial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HAIN) was down over 10% at the last check. A recent report said that in the first quarter of 2022, Commonwealth Equity Services reduced its stake in the company by 7.5%, or 1,063 shares. The stakeholder now owns 13,124 shares of Hain Celestial worth $451,000.
Continue to watch this space for possible volatility upon the market open. Tomorrow, we’ll have another up-to-date piece on stock Pre-Market Movers…
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Two men from Springfield were arrested early Monday morning for allegedly breaking into cars.
According to Springfield Police Spokesperson Ryan Walsh, Gianzel Caraballo, and Jeremiah James, both 19 years old were arrested at around 2:25 a.m. on Shefford Street after information was received that suspects were attempting to break into cars.
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Pfizer seeks OK of updated COVID vaccine booster for fall
(AP) - Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its combination COVID-19 vaccine that adds protection against the newest omicron relatives — a key step toward opening a fall booster campaign.
The Food and Drug Administration ordered vaccine makers to tweak their shots to target BA.4 and BA.5 that are better than ever at dodging immunity from earlier vaccination or infection.
If the FDA quickly clears the combo shots made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech, boosters could be offered within weeks. The U.S. has a contract to buy 105 million of the updated Pfizer doses as soon as health authorities greenlight them, and the company said doses are ready to ship.
Moderna is expected to file a similar application soon, and the U.S. has a contract to buy 66 million doses of its updated vaccine.
“It’s going to be really important that people this fall and winter get the new shots. It’s designed for the virus that’s out there,” White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said last week.
For now at least. BA.5 currently is causing nearly all COVID-19 infections in the U.S., and much of the world. There’s no way to know if it still will be a threat this winter -- or if another mutant will have replaced it.
The news comes after Britain a week ago became the first in the world to authorize a different update to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines -- shots that add protection against the original omicron that struck last winter.
The U.S. opted not to use that earlier tweak to the vaccine -- setting up a fall where different countries will be using different versions of booster shots to rev up protection against another possible winter surge.
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Strategic hires position telehealth company for growth.
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Recovery Specialists (advancedrecover.com), a telehealth leader in patient-first, non-narcotic, multimodal care, announced today the expansion of its leadership team. Between October 2021 and July 2022 the company has hired seven key professionals to join the organization, positioning the Edina, Minn.-based company to expand its reach and continue to achieve rapid growth.
Joyce David joined Advanced Recovery Specialists as an area vice president on June 27, 2022. David was previously a regional sales director for Advanced Rx Management. In her new role she will lead the sales team in the Midwest which will play a vital role in accelerating the company's success through increased business and revenue generation. Previously, she owned and operated her own imaging centers throughout the Midwest and has served as a business development director for a 100-plus physician Orthopedic practice. She has a track record for growing markets month-over-month by double-digit percentages. David also serves as advisory board member for the Elgin Community College Radiology Program; board member for A Salute to Our Heroes; committee chair and director for Go Red for Women, Kane County; court advocate for Domestic Violence Organizations, Northern Illinois; and is a member of the Kane County Medical Manager Association and the McHenry County Medical Manager Association.
Dr. Kevin Parker, DC joined Advanced Recovery Specialists as a regional sales manager on July 25, 2022. Based in Dallas, Parker will be responsible for business development in the region. He has been in the healthcare field as a clinical provider, distributor, entrepreneur, consultant, and sales executive for more than 17 years. He has extensive experience in spine, Orthotics, Orthopedics, post-surgical recovery, and rehabilitation. Parker is a strong advocate for non-opiate, non-narcotic alternatives for those suffering from chronic pain and has been involved in new product development, patient study groups, and medical device equipment launches in the United States. He has strong relationships in the healthcare industry and experience recruiting high-level distributors and associates as a sales executive. He previously held positions with Precision Medical Products and Ottobock.
TJ Brickey joined Advanced Recovery Specialists as a brand ambassador on July 1, 2022. Brickey is based in Detroit and most recently served as senior business development manager for Detroit Medical Devices. In his role, he will be responsible for growing the company's brand through new and expanded relationships with distributors and other key partners across the United States. With more than 25 years of experience, Brickey has built a vast network in the medical industry. In previous roles, he worked with Detroit Medical Center, Zynex, CarboFix Orthopedics, Skeletal Dynamics, and Exactech.
David Zaugg joined the Advanced Recovery Specialists team as senior director of operations on July 25, 2022. His responsibilities include managing supply chain logistics, data warehousing, NetSuite support, billing operations, continuum of care customer service, and sales support. He has more than 12 years of experience in supply chain and operations and a proven history of managing technology initiatives and team development. Zaug most recently served in procurement management for an oil and gas industry firm, managing a budget of more than $180 million. He previously served as vice president of operations for Precision Medical Products.
Bruce Capagli was hired as chief operating officer, joining the Advanced Recovery team on April 1, 2022. Capagli has more than 20 years of experience in the industry including roles as both chief financial officer and chief operating officer. He recently led the implementation of NetSuite for Precision Medical Products and will be leading implementation of both NetSuite and data warehousing for Advanced Recovery Specialists. Capagli was featured in Forbes for his role in the implementation of NetSuite and use of data analytics at Precision Medical Products. He is a NetSuite by Oracle Reference Partner and User Advisory Board (UAB) member. He is also co-founder and serves as a board member for Secyre Inc, Which Spot Inc, and Supply Cloud LLC.
Christopher Borsa joined Advanced Recovery in November 2021 as vice president of sales. Located in Las Vegas and with more than 30 years of industry experience, Borsa will focus on sales and business development. As a C-level executive and entrepreneur, Mr. Borsa has been associated with identifying groundbreaking technologies and leading them to market. He has held senior executive positions in major healthcare organizations with extensive experience in sales, marketing, and operations. Borsa's expertise consists of building, recruiting, and leading high-performing sales teams at Kyphon, Medtronic-Spine, ATEC Spine, and Pacira Bioscience. He previously served as the founder and CEO of PracticeDx™, a physician practice business management platform focused on tracking and measuring ROI for surgical procedures, insurance payors, and referral performance. PracticeDx was acquired by Larson Financial in 2017.
Dominic D'Arpino was hired in October of 2021 as an area vice president, based in the Advanced Recovery Specialists Arizona office. He has more than 20 years of experience in the medical device industry with the majority of that time in the Orthopedic space. In his role, D'Arpino will identify, recruit and develop the Advanced Recovery Specialists sales team and contribute to shaping the future of the organization. D'Arpino has a breadth of experience that includes business ownership and roles within distributor, manufacturer, and importer fields. Most recently he served as the senior sales director for the Western United States for Handicare USA.
Advanced Recovery Specialists Chief Executive Officer Nick Schwarzrock said, "We are delighted that these seven world-class professionals have joined our team. Our business is on an exciting growth trajectory and each of these individuals will play a pivotal role in our long-term growth and success. Not only are they leaders in their particular professional fields, they also have the intangibles and track records that make them excellent team players. This will provide significant synergies for our leadership as we look to the future."
Advanced Recovery President Doug Jones added, "We are building momentum and writing new chapters in the telehealth industry saga. We have worked extremely hard to identify and recruit 'A' players to our leadership team with the understanding that people are our most important asset. I'm genuinely enthused by what all of our new colleagues are bringing to the table."
Advanced Recovery Specialists, a leader in the telehealth industry, has developed a multi-modal approach to recovery offering non-narcotic solutions utilizing remote patient monitoring to bridge gaps in the continuum of care. The company provides physicians with the technology to adjust their patients' recovery plan in a patient-first telehealth platform.
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- CPR & first-aid kits, funded through a recent Duke Energy Foundation grant, will help train students and teachers on lifesaving skills
(American Heart Association issued the following news release.)
TAMPA BAY, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. Less than half of bystanders intervene to give lifesaving CPR. Thanks to a collaboration with the American Heart Association and the Duke Energy Foundation, thousands of new lifesavers in Pasco and Citrus County schools will soon be ready to respond with CPR & first-aid kits if they are needed.
Just in time for students and staff heading back to school, the American Heart Association, with help from a $50,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation, will assist schools within Duke Energy Florida's service area in providing required CPR training to ninth- and 11th-grade students, as well as recommend basic training in first aid and CPR for all students every two years starting in sixth grade.
"We know that 70% of cardiac arrest events that happen outside of the hospital happen at home," said Amanda Palumbo, executive director of the American Heart Association Tampa Bay. "Hands-only CPR can double or even triple a person's chance of survival. By teaching students this lifesaving skill, we're making this community safer for everyone."
The American Heart Association and Duke Energy Foundation want students, teachers and staff to know how to help in an emergency. Schools received easy-to-use CPR & first-aid kits with lesson plans, training DVDs and AED training simulators that will help teach the lifesaving skills of CPR, how to use an AED and how to help during sports related emergencies.
The Duke Energy Foundation's support will also ensure that the American Heart Association can provide dedicated in-person trainings in Pasco and Citrus counties, and can support countywide refinement of cardiac emergency response plans to reduce death from cardiac arrest in school settings.
"Safety is at the forefront of everything we do at Duke Energy," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "We are proud to work alongside the American Heart Association to provide additional CPR kits to middle and high schools throughout our service areas. Together, we are equipping teachers, students and staff with the skills and means to save lives and keep our communities safe."
Schools slated to received CPR kits from the Duke Energy Foundation grant during the 2022-2023 school year include: Anclote High School, F.K. Marchman Technical, Gulf High School, J.W. Mitchell High School, Sunlake High School, Zephyrhills High School, Wendell Krinn Technical High School, Paul R. Smith Middle School, Chasco Middle School, Bayonet Point Middle School, Gulf Middle School, Seven Springs Middle School, Charles S. Rushe Middle School, R.B. Stewart Middle School, Centennial Middle School, Starkey Ranch K-8 School, Citrus High School, Crystal River High School and Lecanto High School.
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public's health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 800.AHA.USA1.
The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.
Duke Energy media contact: Audrey Stasko
Cell: 315.877.3031
Media line: 800.559.3853
Twitter: @DE_AudreyS
American Heart Association media contact: Johnny Johnson
Phone: 727.563.8074
Email: johnny.johnson@heart.org
For public inquiries: 800.AHA.USA1 (242.8721)
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Top honors earned in both 2022 SC Awards and 2022 CRN Annual Report Card
CAMPBELL, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barracuda, a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-first security solutions, announced today that it is recognized as an innovator with two prestigious awards for email protection in the 2022 SC Awards and for data protection in the 2022 CRN Annual Report Card (ARC) Awards.
2022 SC Awards
Barracuda Email Protection has been recognized as the winner of the Email Protection category in the 2022 SC Awards. Now in its 25th year, the SC Awards are cybersecurity's most prestigious and competitive program. Winners are recognized for outstanding solutions, organizations, and people driving innovation and success in information security.
Barracuda Email Protection is a comprehensive, easy-to-use solution that delivers API-based inbox defense, phishing protection, incident response, gateway defense, data protection, and compliance capabilities.
"We're thrilled that our solutions were named the best in the Email Protection category this year," said Don MacLennan, SVP of Engineering and Product Management, Email Protection, at Barracuda. "This win recognizes the value of our solutions, including our advanced ML capabilities, which enable our customers to fully automate detection and remediation. At Barracuda, it's our mission to deliver innovative security products that are easy to by, deploy, and use, and we see this award as a sign we are delivering on that."
The 2022 SC Awards received a record 800 entries across 38 categories — a 21% increase over 2021. Entries for the SC Awards were judged by a panel of industry leaders, from sectors including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, consulting, and education, among others.
2022 CRN Annual Report Card
Barracuda was named the overall winner in the Data Protection Software category of CRN's 2022 Annual Report Card award. This award honors the industry's top technology vendors for success in providing high levels of satisfaction for channel partners through innovative products, services, and partner programs. Barracuda not only earned the highest score overall in the category, but also swept the four subcategories: Product Innovation, Support, Partnership, Managed & Cloud Services.
With 37 years of history, CRN's ARC Awards recognize best-in-class vendors that are devoted to boosting IT channel growth through innovation in technology and partner strategy. Through the ARC Awards — known as one of the most prestigious honors in the IT industry — solution providers offer key feedback that commends technology manufacturers for designing channel-friendly product offerings, developing strong partner programs, and building long-term successful relationships with solution providers.
This win recognizes both Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup and Barracuda Backup. Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup provides easy-to-use, cloud-native backup for Microsoft 365 data. Barracuda Backup combines storage, software, and inline deduplication, to ensure data is protected against loss no matter what happens.
"We're honored by this recognition, and it is especially meaningful because it is based on input from channel partners," said Bill Fitzgerald, VP, Channel Sales, Americas. "I'd like to express my sincere thanks to all channel partners that participated in the CRN survey."
The ARC Awards are based on an invitation-only research survey conducted by The Channel Company. Responses from 3,000 solution providers across North America were evaluated in this year's survey, rating 82 vendor partners across four criteria: product innovation, support, partnership, and managed cloud services. Scores were awarded in 25 major product categories in technology areas that are critical to channel partner success.
About Barracuda
At Barracuda we strive to make the world a safer place. We believe every business deserves access to cloud-first, enterprise-grade security solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. We protect email, networks, data, and applications with innovative solutions that grow and adapt with our customers' journey. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide trust Barracuda to protect them — in ways they may not even know they are at risk — so they can focus on taking their business to the next level. For more information, visit barracuda.com.
Barracuda Networks, Barracuda and the Barracuda Networks logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Barracuda Networks, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
Contacts
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Barracuda Networks, Inc.
978-328-1642
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ELMWOOD PARK, N.J., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Organizations planning to upgrade their Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system are seeking a solution to maintain data compliance while reducing legacy application and online storage expenditures. ELLKAY has already established an industry-leading healthcare data archiving platform with modules for EHR, ERP, LIS, and more. Recognizing the need for CRM data archiving, ELLKAY is excited to launch the latest solution leveraging the LKArchive platform, CRMArchive.
ELLKAY recognized the imminent need for CRM data archiving and is pleased to see this launch come to fruition. Health systems ready to decommission their legacy CRM platform are searching for a solution that helps them maintain compliance, reduce legacy application costs, and keep data secure while also delivering customer data for reporting and intelligence. CRMArchive is built on ELLKAY's industry-leading healthcare data archiving platform which includes modules for EHR, ERP, Financial, LIS, Blood Bank, Operating Room, Document Management, Safety and Feedback, and now CRM. ELLKAY has been prominent in the data strategy for organizations ready to retire legacy ERP software and streamline enterprise applications. LKArchive has a variety of uses, from the ERP Data module that supports human capital and supply chain management across the organization, to the Financial module that delivers a scalable financial data archive for any size healthcare organization while sustaining cash flow.
Dr. Zafar Chaudry, Senior Vice President – Chief Digital & Information Officer at Seattle Children's said, "Thanks to a true partnership with ELLKAY, we can share our long-term goals and strategies with ELLKAY who are extremely agile in helping us translate these to innovative solutions and they are visionaries in planning product development for the ever-changing healthcare industry needs. The relationship with ELLKAY leadership is a symbiotic one that brings great value to our organization."
Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer and CHIME Foundation Board Member, Ajay Kapare said, "Thanks to the guidance of the ELLKAY Advisory Board, ELLKAY quickly appreciated the need to innovate an archive data intelligence solution for our partners who are transitioning to a new customer relationship platform. With our newest solution of CRMArchive, customers can maintain multiple CRMs and mitigate risks knowing that data is backed up."
ELLKAY's newest lineup of solutions helps health systems maximize utilization of customer data for reporting and intelligence. Stop by Epic UGM to visit our data archiving specialists and learn more about CRMArchive at booth #206 or schedule a meeting at Epic UGM here. You can also learn more about ELLKAY at www.ELLKAY.com.
About ELLKAY
ELLKAY is a recognized healthcare connectivity leader, providing solutions and services nationwide. With 20 years of industry experience, ELLKAY empowers hospitals and health systems, diagnostic laboratories, healthcare IT vendors, payers, and other healthcare organizations with cutting-edge technologies and solutions. With over 58,000 practices connected, ELLKAY's system capability arsenal has grown to over 750+ EMR/PMS systems across 1,100+ versions.
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Boat crash at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri leaves 1 dead, 3 injured
Published: Aug. 22, 2022 at 11:37 AM EDT|Updated: moments ago
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) – A boat crash at the Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri Saturday night left one man dead and three others injured.
According to a release from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, officers investigated a crash at the 69-mile mark of the main channel of the Lake of the Ozarks at 9:10 p.m.
Officials said the crash happened when the driver failed to keep a proper lookout, resulting in a collision with a rock bluff and the death of passenger Thomas Mckown, 58.
Mckown was pronounced dead by a coroner a few hours after the accident.
The driver and two others were moderately injured and taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, nation’s top infectious disease expert, says he will retire by year end
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert who became a household name — and the subject of partisan attacks — during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Monday he will depart the federal government in December after more than five decades of service.
Fauci, who serves as President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, has been the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief of the NIAID Laboratory of Immunoregulation. He was a leader in the federal response to HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases even before the coronavirus hit.
“I will be leaving these positions in December of this year to pursue the next chapter of my career,” Fauci said in a statement, calling those roles “the honor of a lifetime.”
Biden praised Fauci in a statement, saying, “Whether you’ve met him personally or not, he has touched all Americans’ lives with his work. I extend my deepest thanks for his public service. The United States of America is stronger, more resilient, and healthier because of him.”
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JOHNSTOWN, Ohio - Ohio's largest-ever economic development project comes with a big employment challenge: how to find 7,000 construction workers in an already booming building environment when there's also a national shortage of people working in the trades.
At hand is the $20 billion semiconductor manufacturing operation near the state's capital, announced by Intel earlier this year. When the two factories, known as fabs, open in 2025, the facility will employ 3,000 people with an average salary of around $135,000. Before that happens, the 1,000-acre site must be leveled and the semiconductor factories built.
"This project reverberated nationwide," said Michael Engbert, an Ohio-based official with the Laborers' International Union of North America. "We don't field calls every day from members hundreds or thousands of miles away asking about transferring into Columbus, Ohio," he said. "It's because they know Intel is coming."
To win the project, Ohio offered Intel roughly $2 billion in incentives, including a 30-year tax break. Intel has outlined $150 million in educational funding aimed at growing the semiconductor industry regionally and nationally.
Construction is expected to accelerate following Congress' approval last month of a package boosting the semiconductor industry and scientific research in a bid to create more high-tech jobs in the United States and help it better compete with international rivals. It includes more than $52 billion in grants and other incentives for the semiconductor industry as well as a 25% tax credit for those companies that invest in chip plants in the U.S.
For the central Ohio project, all 7,000 workers aren't required right away. They're also only a portion of what will be needed as the Intel project transforms hundreds of largely rural acres about 30 minutes east of Columbus.
Just six months after Intel revealed the Ohio operation, for example, Missouri-based VanTrust Real Estate announced it was building a 500-acre (200-hectare) business park next door to house Intel suppliers. The site's 5 million square feet (464,515 square meters) is equivalent to nearly nine football fields. Other projects for additional suppliers are expected.
California-based Intel will rely on lessons learned in building previous semiconductor sites nationally and globally to ensure enough construction workers, the company said in a statement.
"One of Intel's top reasons for choosing Ohio is access to the region's robust workforce," the company said. "It will not be without its challenges, but we are confident there is enough demand that these jobs will be filled."
Labor leaders and state officials acknowledge there's not currently a pool of 7,000 extra workers in central Ohio, where other current projects include a 28-story Hilton near downtown Columbus, a $2 billion addition to The Ohio State University's medical center, and a $365 million Amgen biomanufacturing plant not far from the Intel plant.
And that's not counting at least three new Google and Amazon data centers, plans for a new $200 million municipal courthouse south of downtown Columbus and solar array projects that could require nearly 6,000 construction jobs by themselves. Federal data shows about 45,000 home and commercial construction workers in central Ohio. That number increased by 1,800 from May 2021 to May 2022, meaning a future deficit given current and future demands.
"I don't know of a single commercial construction company that's not hiring," said Mary Tebeau, executive director of the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio, a construction industry trade association. Offsetting the imbalance are training programs, a push to encourage more high school students to enter the trades, and pure economics. Including overtime, pay for skilled tradespeople could hit $125,000 annually, said Dorsey Hager, executive secretary-treasurer of the Columbus Building Trades Council. Or as Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, the state's economic development point person, puts it, the Intel project is so big and lucrative it will create opportunities for people who didn't see construction jobs in their future.
"When you're willing to pay people more to do something, you will find the talent," he said. In addition to new and out-of-state workers, some will likely be pulled from the residential construction industry, thinning out an already short supply of homebuilders, said Ed Brady, CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based Home Builders Institute.
That creates a housing shortage risk that could slow the very type of economic development that Intel is sparking, said Ed Dietz of the National Association of Home Builders.
"How do you attract those business investments if you can't also provide additional housing available for the growth in the labor force?" he said.
Central Ohio is expected to reach 3 million residents by 2050, a rate that would require 11,000 to 14,000 housing units a year. That was before Intel was announced, said Jennifer Noll, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's associate director for community development. Meanwhile, the closest the region came to hitting that goal was in 2020 with 11,000 units.
"We know we've got some work to do as a region," Noll said.
Shortage or not, work is underway at and near the Intel site, where parades of trucks rumbled down country roads on a recent August morning as the beeping of multiple construction vehicles sounded in the distance.
It was just another day for pipe layer Taylor Purdy, who made his regular 30-minute drive from Bangs, Ohio, to his construction job helping widen a road running alongside the Intel plant.
Purdy, 28, spends his days in trenches helping position storm and sanitary sewers and waterlines. Overtime is plentiful as deadlines approach. The Intel construction work is in its earliest phases as earthmovers reshape the 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of former farm and residential land being transformed into an industrial site.
Purdy said he likes the job security of being involved on such a big project. He's also noticed that, unlike other jobs he has worked, he does not need to explain to people what he is up to.
"They all know what I'm talking about," he said.
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BOSTON, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Mutual Insurance today announced the appointment of Kevin Smith as President of Global Risk Solutions (GRS) North America. Reporting to GRS President Neeti Bhalla Johnson, Smith will be accountable for delivering GRS North America's financial and operational performance which includes commercial and specialty businesses in the US, Canada and Bermuda and operates across Major Accounts, Middle Market and Specialty segments.
Smith has over 30 years of experience across property, casualty and specialty insurance, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer of CNA's specialty business. Previously he held leadership roles in underwriting, marketing and field operations at Chubb North America.
"Kevin's extensive background and leadership skills uniquely qualify him to accelerate our transformation to deliver consistent underwriting profitability and leverage the full global capabilities of Liberty Mutual to solve our clients' and broker partners' risk needs across North America," said Bhalla Johnson. "I am incredibly excited to partner with Kevin and the rest of the GRS leadership team as we continue to make excellent progress to execute our strategy."
Smith is the fourth leadership appointment by Bhalla Johnson since she became GRS President in June 2021. Earlier this year, she appointed Matthew Moore as GRS President of Underwriting, Susanne Figueredo Cook as GRS Chief Operating Officer, and Phil Hobbs as Liberty Specialty Markets President.
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As concerns soar about climate change and gas prices, report after report shows that sales and searches for electric vehicles also continue to climb. But sticker shock, along with EV limitations and confusion over everything from rebate programs to charging, has so far kept most drivers returning to gas stations.
To help bring the costs of lower-polluting EVs in line with the costs of higher-polluting gas-powered vehicles, the $740 billion Inflation Reduction Act signed this week by President Joe Biden includes rebates for buying electric and hybrid vehicles — and for buying solar panels that can help to power those EVs.
As more people consider the switch, we compared ownership costs for EVs vs. traditional cars and answered common questions about plug-ins posed by Southern California News Group readers.
What rebates are available now if I buy an EV?
Electric vehicles tend to cost about 50% more up front than comparably sized gas-powered vehicles. The base price for a 2023 Nissan LEAF is $27,800, for example, vs. $19,950 for a 2022 Sentra. But that’s before the new rebates are factored in.
The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits of $7,500 for new EVs, plus $4,000 for used EVs and partial credits for hybrid vehicles. That alone would take the LEAF price down almost equal to the Sentra.
There are some at least temporary catches. Under a last-minute deal hammered out in the Senate to boost domestic manufacturing, the only EVs that qualify for a rebate are those with “final assembly” done in North America. The Department of Energy this week put out a list of 31 models that so far qualify. Most are American brands, such as Ford, General Motors, Jeep and Lincoln, but some international brands with North American manufacturing plants also qualify, including models from BMW, Volvo and Nissan’s LEAF.
There’s also still a cap — 200,000 units — on the number of EVs any manufacturer can sell that qualify for those tax rebates through the end of 2022. Tesla, Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac have already reached those caps, so federal rebates on their vehicles aren’t available right now. But after Jan. 1, 2023, the Inflation Reduction Act lifts those caps.
That likely will cause a lot of EV price shifting in coming months as new vehicles get on or drop off the rebate list, noted Marty Bradley, an engineer who lectures at USC.
California, through a state program called the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, also offers its own rebates of up to $7,000 for a longer list of new and used EVs and hybrids. An online calculator can help Californians estimate what their rebate might look like, with rebates for many middle-income households falling closer to $2,000. Of note: Teslas also aren’t eligible for those incentives due to recent price increases, per the state.
Most EVs purchased in California can also get $750 knocked off the purchase price through the California Clean Fuel Reward program. That credit expires Sept. 1, though it’s expected to come back by early next year as new funding becomes available.
And for Southern Californians buying or leasing used EVs, Southern California Edison also offers rebates of $1,000 to everyone and $4,000 for low-income residents.
Once available rebates are included, that new LEAF would actually wind up costing a couple thousand dollars less than the Sentra — so long as the buyer can pay full price up front and wait for tax credits to kick in. Starting in 2024, there will be a way for car buyers to transfer the federal rebate to dealers at the point of sale, so it can directly reduce the purchase price.
What sort of equipment and power is required to charge an EV at home?
When it comes to charging, there are a range of options and accompanying costs depending on how fast you want to charge the vehicle and what systems you already have available in your home.
Most EVs actually can be charged by simply plugging them into any standard, 110-volt home outlet, noted Carter Prescott, director of electrification for Southern California Edison. But charging that way, with what’s called a Level 1 charger, could take more than one day to fully power the vehicle.
That’s why most EV owners in single-family homes opt to install Level 2 chargers, which require 220 volts of power and can fully charge most EVs in several hours.
If your home already has an open 220-volt outlet available near where you park your car, say for a clothes dryer, you’d just need to get the charger, which comes with some EVs or can be bought separately for $500 to $1,000. Then you can plug it into the wall yourself and start charging.
If you don’t have a 220-volt outlet handy, you’ll need to hire an electrician to install one, which Prescott said might run anywhere from $250 to about $1,000.
If we go back to the LEAF vs. Sentra battle, buying a Level 2 charging station and hiring someone to install it would likely wipe some of the savings from the EV rebates and bring the cost of both vehicles close to even. But once the vehicles are purchased and charging is handled, that’s where the real advantages for EV owners kick in.
How much does it cost to charge an EV at home overnight? Won’t my electricity bill spike?
Most utility companies, including Southern California Edison, offer special rates for all electricity use, including EV charging, during non-peak hours. That’s anytime other than 4 to 9 p.m.
Edison’s current off-peak rate for EV charging is 21 cents per kilowatt-hour. Based on that rate, drivers could fully charge a 2023 Nissan LEAF for about $8 and drive for 111 miles. With the average driver going roughly 14,000 miles a year, that would mean the LEAF driver’s electricity bill might jump up by about $80 a month.
To travel 111 miles in the comparably sized, gas-powered Nissan Sentra, it would cost about $17 with today’s fuel prices. That’s nearly $180 a month based on average driving distances. In a year, that means the Sentra owner would spend $1,100 more than the LEAF owner to power her vehicle.
If the price of gas goes down (and in recent weeks it has fallen nationally and in California) that EV price advantage could narrow. Prescott, with Edison, simplifies the equation by noting that charging an EV at non-peak times is roughly equivalent to paying under $2 a gallon for gas — something that will likely never be seen in Southern California again.
During peak times, however, charging costs from Edison double, which would essentially wipe out the EV savings. To avoid that, drivers can use programs available through their EV or smart charging systems to schedule juice to start flowing only when peak hours are over, even if they’re not awake or home.
Many homeowners opt to save even more money by installing solar panels at home. While those systems can make EV charging essentially free, they can cost thousands or tens of thousands of dollars up front. But they also save on other home energy costs. And the Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits to cover 30% of costs to install solar panels and battery storage systems, while Edison also offers incentives for solar installation.
What about the cost to charge at public stations? And are there enough of them? I’ve still got range anxiety…
Though there’s a wide range of options, public EV charging stations are typically more expensive than overnight charging at home — especially if they’re Level 3 stations, which can fully charge vehicles in under 30 minutes. Public stations can cost from 25 to 70 cents per kilowatt-hour. In the middle of that range, it might cost $16 to fully charge a LEAF — almost the same as you’d spend on gas for a Sentra to travel the same distance.
Some apartment complexes, office buildings and shopping centers offer free or reduced EV charging. Also, some companies offer subscription charging services with reduced rates, free charging on certain days, or free charging if customers watch ads.
A growing number of apps let EV drivers shop around and map out their route to find the best charging options. And while there are still major geographic gaps, and issues with some public stations not being maintained, public and private money is being funneled into expanding the national network of public charging stations.
“The public charging networks are improving, but charging that way is relatively expensive and unreliable,” Bradley said. “Except for the Tesla network, the EV car charging stations are not good enough yet to support cross country (or California L.A. to San Francisco) driving.”
What about maintenance, repairs and insurance?
The rule of thumb is that maintenance is significantly less expensive with an EV, while repairs and insurance cost a bit more. And, Bradley said, EVs should be more reliable than gas-powered cars because “they have fewer complex and moving parts.”
EVs don’t need oil changes or frequent brake pad replacements, for example. Most don’t have a multi-speed transmission or moving pistons and the associated complexity. And most EV “maintenance,” Prescott noted, comes in the form of technology upgrades, much like upgrades to a cell phone or laptop.
If the electric components, such as the electric motor or batteries, do have a problem, then Bradley said you might pay more for a mechanic, as they require additional training and are harder to find. But while batteries themselves are pricey, running as much as $10,000, Bradley noted they’re designed to last seven to 10 years and have warranties of similar duration.
As for insurance, an analysis by Forbes found it generally costs about $100 more a year to cover an EV. Janet Ruiz with the Insurance Information Institute said that’s generally just because EVs cost more to buy and repair, a factor that insurance policies are required to consider. Otherwise, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says its reviews are finding EVs to be “as safe as or safer than gasoline- and diesel-powered cars.”
Over five years, an online calculator from AAA estimates a LEAF owner would spend $5,544 on maintenance and repairs while a Sentra owner would spend $8,173. And the calculator has insurance rates nearly flat between the two vehicles.
So, will I save money in the long run by having an EV?
Many factors play into this equation, from the type of vehicle you buy to gas prices. But in general, AAA estimates a LEAF owner will spend $40,754 over five years on everything from the purchase price to fuel and maintenance, while a Sentra owner will spend $52,868. And that’s without factoring in EV incentives.
“An EV is not for everyone,” Bradley said. “But, as future batteries and the charging network improves, an EV will be the best choice for more and more people.”
But are EVs really even better for the planet? Doesn’t the electricity to charge them mostly come from carbon-powered plants?
“Most stories of EVs being worse for the environment are fake or biased articles promoted by pro-fossil fuel groups,” Bradley said. “California has a pretty clean electrical grid, with a lot of wind and solar power, so that is very good for EVs.”
Edison gets nearly half of its energy from non-carbon sources now, Prescott noted, and that ratio is increasing each year.
Tesla said as of last year all of its Superchargers stations were powered with renewable energy, and other public charging companies also are promising to soon use entirely clean energy.
Worries about the impacts of making new EVs and some cost concerns can be partially offset by buying used models. And, of course, the best way to save money and the environment is to simply drive less, no matter what you’re riding in.
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What do you do when you have critical acclaim, devoted listeners, a lousy signal and little marketing? You change your name from a rather forgettable “Independent 88.5 FM” to the even more forgettable “88.5 FM, The SoCal Sound.”
OK, I am teasing … a bit. But I am old school. I like call letters or variations of call letters. KHJ? KEZY? Ten-Q? KIIS-FM? K-WEST? KMET? KFI? KRLA? KOST 103? K-Earth? KROQ? Love them all.
The Sound? Alt 98.7? Tolerated because the formats were/are great. Very listenable. And The Sound at least tried to match the name to the calls, though KSWD would hardly make someone think of “the sound,” so maybe they could have tried just a little bit harder.
My FM? Hate it. The format just can’t make up for such a lousy name, which has nothing to do with the KBIG call letters. I have a similar issue with Jack-FM. And of course, now there is the recent “88.5 FM, The SoCal Sound.” It just doesn’t work for me.
What’s my problem with it? No passion. Sounds weird. Too long. And yet, they actually have great call letters, though it is complicated with a two-station simulcast that tries to increase signal coverage. Personally, I’d just use KCSN (the simulcast station from Saddleback college, KSBR, is “OK” but definitely not as strong a brand. Maybe combine the two with the K and S that appear in both ad call it KS88, The SoCal Sound.” Much better overall, at least in my opinion. Less clutter.
By now you’re asking: Why do I like real call letters? Simple, like sports franchises, they belong to the city in which they live. There’s only one Dodgers. One Lakers. One KHJ. And one KIIS-FM. On the other hand, you can have an “alt” or a “my” in every city. And there are.
But this is not meant to take away from the 88.5 format. It’s an excellent adult album alternative (AAA) format that, like much of commercial LA radio, skews too much into the oldies, but is immensely satisfying and can’t be found locally anywhere else on the dial. In spite of the name, go listen, either over the air, via an app, or at the website https://www.885fm.org. You’ll be glad you did.
Just ignore the name. Or maybe just tolerate it.
Wake-Up Call
I did an early semester lesson at San Pedro High School recently, using some geometry and statistics classes to demonstrate how surveys work and how data can be collected. Off the cuff, I asked six classes of students, all in grades 10 through 12, to write down their favorite radio station or favorite way to hear music.
There were 112 responses. Want to know how many radio stations were chosen? Four, with a total of six votes: KIIS (102.7) garnered three, with KRRL (Real 92.3 FM), KKLA (99.5 FM), and K-Jazz (88.1 FM) earning one vote each.
On the other hand, 66 choose Spotify, 29 chose Apple Music, and the remaining votes were split among other online streaming services or apps.That’s frightening if you are a station owner or manager. Less than four percent of those surveyed chose a radio station as their favorite way to listen to music. In years past, it would have been closer to 90.
But because the question regarded their “favorite” way to listen to music, a follow-up question became necessary to truly determine if there is an issue. That question is: What percentage of your music listening time is spent on streaming (Spotify, Apple, YouTube, etc), what percent on SiriusXM, and what percent on AM or FM radio? Certainly, streaming may be big as a first choice, but traditional radio has to be a close second, right?
Um … no. Just slightly more than 21 percent of the students surveyed listen to FM radio at all, and of those, over half said they listen to FM radio only about 10% of the time. On the other hand, fewer than 2.6 percent said that of streaming services, and fully 36 percent of respondents said they listen to streaming services at least 90% of the time.
I realize this is in no way a scientific, peer-reviewed, fully vetted survey using random sampling. But it surprised me, coming from a generation that grew up with the radio as one of our closest friends. Whether it was the top-40 days listening to Robert W. Morgan, Charlie Tuna, or Bobby Ocean, or the later days of Shana, Rita Wilde, Joe Benson, Jeff Gonzer, Jim Ladd or even Dr. Demento, radio was such a huge part of my life that I cannot imagine life without it. Yet many teens do just fine without AM or FM.
The trick is: can it be reversed? I think so. But I think it’s going to come from the small-time owners. The idea is so simple even a child could figure it out: play what kids want to hear, cut the commercials down to make each spot worth more and not drive away listeners, and get into their lives through promotions, live broadcasts, sponsored events and concerts.
Kind of like radio used to do. You know, when it as an industry was successful.
Richard Wagoner is a San Pedro freelance columnist covering radio in Southern California. Email rwagoner@socalradiowaves.com.
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The San Gabriel Valley area high school football top 30 rankings for teams covered by the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena Star-News and Whittier Daily News.
FOOTBALL TOP 30
1. Bishop Amat (1-0)
Junior quarterback Richie Munoz and receiver Delano Franklin looked good in its 29-6 victory over Valencia, and the Lancers were able to win without injured RB Aiden Ramos, who is expected back this week. The Lancers didn’t pount the ball on the ground or look especially sharp, but there’s a lot of football left.
Previous: 1
Next: at La Habra, Friday, 7 p.m.
2. La Serna (1-0)
The Lancers commmitted seven turnovers and still beat highly-regarded Pasadena on the road, rallying for a 15-14 decision, which says so much about coach Andy George and their program. They might take one on the chin against Warren next, but they will have another strong season.
Previous: 9
Next: at Warren, Friday, 7 p.m.
3. Damien (0-1)
The Spartans were a good team losing to better teams last year, and that’s how 2022 started, losing their season opener to Yorba Linda, a team that is now 11-1 since last season. Sooner or later, the Spartans need wins, but it doesn’t get easier at Loyola on the road.
Previous: 2
Next: at Loyola, Friday, 7 p.m.
4. St. Francis (0-1)
The Golden Knights’ offense performed as adverstised, with Jack Jacobs throwing three TD passes. But their defense left a lot to be desired in a 61-41 loss to West Ranch. Maybe they just went up against a great QB in Ryan Staub, but that’s a lot of points for a good team to give up.
Previous: 3
Next: vs. West Ranch at Valencia HS, 7 p.m.
5. Charter Oak (0-0)
When last played, the Chargers were embarrassed in a CIF-SS Division 7 playoff opening loss to Rio Hondo Prep. A lot has changed with several transfers, including QB Richie Munoz from La Salle. They look as good as anyone not named Bishop Amat on paper, so it’s time to find out.
Previous: 6
Next: vs. Northview at Covina District Field, Thursday, 7 p.m
6. St. Paul (1-0)
The Swordsmen made the trip north to Vista and came home with a 35-21 win. Now they get Huntington Park, a team that beat Rivera, 40-0, last week. Until the Swordsmen get to the meat of their schedule, it’s hard to tell where they stand with the rest. But wins are wins.
Previous: 7
Next: at Huntington Park, Friday, 7 p.m.
7. Pasadena (0-1)
The preseason hype didn’t meet the results in a 15-14 season opening loss to La Serna, a team that coughed up seven turnovers, and still won. The Bulldogs added a lot of transfers, and chemistry will be key, especially against their challenging schedule.
Previous: 4
Next: vs. Glendora at Citrus College, Friday, 7 p.m.
8. La Habra (0-1)
The Highlanders are still looking for their first non-league win since the coronavirus spring season in 2021, but did not look bad in a 21-14 loss to Upland last week. After going 0-5 to start last season, it will be tough to avoid an 0-2 start hosting Bishop Amat next, a team they lost 44-14 to a year ago.
9. Glendora (0-1)
The Tartans got handled in a 13-7 opening loss to Chino Hills, especially up front, where they couldn’t get their run game going. Also, QB Jake Denerson was banged up, and will likely be a game-time decision this week. Still, they have to find a way to get their offense going.
Previous: 5
Next: vs. Pasadena at Citrus College, Friday, 7 p.m.
Previous: 8
Next: vs. Bishop Amat, Friday, 7 p.m.
10. Monrovia (1-0)
The Wildcats have a dynamic receiving duo in Carlos Hernandez and Jaylen Moore, and QB Brian Salazar Jr., was strong in his debut in a 36-35 overtime win against Bonita. They will have more big tests against San Dimas and Ayala in weeks ahead, but so far, so good.
Previous: 10
Next: vs. Arcadia, Friday, 7 p.m.
THE NEXT 20
11. La Mirada (1-0)
12. Northview (1-0)
13. Bonita (0-1)
14. San Dimas (1-0)
15. Muir (0-1)
16. Rio Hondo Prep (0-0)
17. Covina (0-0)
18. El Rancho (1-0)
19. Baldwin Park (1-0)
20. Diamond Bar (1-0)
21. California (1-0)
22. Montebello (1-0)
23. Walnut (1-0)
24. Los Altos (1-0)
25. La Canada (1-0)
26. West Covina (0-1)
27. Arroyo (0-1)
28. South Hills (1-0)
29. South Pasadena (1-0)
30. Cantwell Sacred Heart (1-0)
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NAPLES, Italy (August 22, 2021) - Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe Africa Central (EURAFCENT) awarded a long-term electrical supply contract to Enel Energia July 21, 2022. Award was made in the amount of $90,067,502.12 and will sustain a long-term agreement with bases in Naples, Sigonella, Gaeta, and Vincenza, Italy.
In November 2021, without warning, the Navy electricity contract provider for our bases in Italy unilaterally terminated a long-standing contract. As a result, all electricity services for our bases were moved to an Italian safeguard program where electricity was provided at a much higher rate with no assuredness that the electricity would be provided on a continual basis without interruption placing all U.S. Navy installations in Italy at risk.
“This has been a huge effort, said Cherie Mitchell, division director, requiring close coordination, meetings, establishment of a tiger team, expeditious turnaround times, an industry day, a contract rewrite and an expedited award of the new contract.”
Over several months of sustained effort, the NAVFAC EURAFCENT team took the U.S. Navy from the edge of an Italy-wide power outage, to a stable, cost-effective, long term agreement with Enel Energia.
"Despite massive European energy market volatility exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, said Capt. Ryan Carrey, NAVFAC EURAFCENT operations officer, I'm proud to say NAVFAC and our Italian industry partners were able to achieve rapid success in support of the strengthening alliance.”
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After three days of challenges, Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) selected its best squad for 2022 in the command’s first Best Squad Competition, at Fort Gordon, Ga., Aug. 18, 2022.
Three teams of Soldiers from across ARCYBER units took on the competition, with the 1st Information Operations Command squad earning top honors. The team members included Sgt. 1st Class Dung Thien Le, Staff Sgt. Emily Lamontagne, Spc. Derico Coggins, Spc. Ethan Lee and Pfc. Devin Gonzalez.
To earn the Best Squad title, the team had to excel at several physical, mental and warrior skill challenges, including an Army Combat Fitness Test; a uniform inspection; exercise planning and briefing events; an appearance before a board of senior leaders; a 12-mile rucksack march; day and night land navigation with integrated situational training lanes; a field exercise with weapons familiarization; and an obstacle course.
ARCYBER Command Sgt. Maj. Jack Nichols told the squad members that win or lose, taking part in the competition is a great achievement that takes commitment, skill and stamina, and reminded them that the winner will go on to represent the command in the Army level Best Squad Competition in September.
"What you've accomplished this past week is huge," Nichols said. "So be proud of yourselves."
The winning squad earned a team trophy and each member was presented an Army Commendation Medal.
The other competing teams were the runner-up Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) squad of Staff Sgt. Zachary Lawson, Sgt. Zachary Hunkle, Spc. Terrell Mason, Spc. Christopher Rodriguez and Spc. Christopher Williams, and the Army Cyber Protection Brigade squad of Sgt. Josalynn Weaver, Spc. Isaiah Barragan, Spc. Sonny Dall, Spc. Jack Schuyler and Spc. Everett Bettencourt.
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Tom Weiskopf’s golf skill went far beyond his 16 victories on the PGA Tour and his lone major at Royal Troon in the British Open. He was always candid, often outspoken and unfailingly accurate in the television booth. He found even greater success designing golf courses.
Weiskopf died Saturday at his home in Big Sky, Montana, at the age of 79, his wife said. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2020.
Laurie Weiskopf said Tom was working last week at The Club at Spanish Peaks and attended a legacy luncheon at the signature club where he is designing “The Legacy: Tom’s Ten,” a collection of his 10 favorite par 3s.
“He worked to the end. It was amazing,” she said. “He had a big life.”
The son of a railroad worker in Ohio, Weiskopf once said he fell in love with the game before he even began to play. His father took him to the 1957 U.S. Open at Inverness and he was mesmerized watching Sam Snead make such pure contact.
“You had dinner with Tom and loved every minute of it,” Andy North said Sunday. “The sad thing that gets lost his how good he was. Every time he hit a shot, it was beautiful.”
Pure contact was his hallmark at Ohio State and then his career on tour. At 6-foot-3 — tall for golf in that era — Weiskopf had a swing that was powerful and rhythmic, natural and athletic. His best year was in 1973, when he won seven times around the world, including the claret jug and the World Series of Golf at Firestone before it was an official tour event.
He was known equally for the majors he didn’t win and the competition he faced — particularly Jack Nicklaus, the star from Ohio who preceded him by a few years on tour and cast an enormous shadow over Weiskopf for his entire career.
Weiskopf had four runner-up finishes in the Masters, the most of any player without having won the green jacket. Most memorable was in 1975, when Weiskopf and Johnny Miller stood on the 16th tee as they watched Nicklaus hole a 40-foot birdie putt up the slope that carried him to another victory.
He was famous for saying of Nicklaus: “Jack knew he was going to beat you. You knew Jack was going to beat you. And Jack knew you knew he was going to beat you.”
More telling was his interview with Golf Digest in 2008 when Weiskopf said: “Going head to head against Jack Nicklaus in a major was like trying to drain the Pacific Ocean with a teacup. You stand on the first tee knowing that your very best golf might not be good enough.”
Weiskopf was plenty good in so many areas, and yet he often said he didn’t make the most out of his talent. He attributed much of that to drinking, which he once said ruined his golf career. He gave up alcohol in 2007 and considered that one of his great victories.
Nicklaus once said of him, “Tom Weiskopf had as much talent as any player I’ve ever seen play the tour.”
He also said he was never passionate enough about golf. His love was the outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing. Weiskopf once skipped the 1977 Ryder Cup so he could go sheep hunting.
His free spirit and unfiltered thoughts were a big part of his personality. His temper led to nicknames like the “Towering Inferno” and “Terrible Tom.” So much of it was traced to his high standards when it came to golf.
“I could not accept failure when it was my fault,” he said after winning the U.S. Senior Open in 1995 at Congressional. “It just used to tear me up.”
Weiskopf’s first PGA Tour victory was the 1968 Andy Williams-San Diego Open Invitational, and his last was the 1982 Western Open. His last full year on the PGA Tour was a year later. He played on the PGA Tour Champions, and perhaps it was only fitting his lone major was the Senior Open by four shots over Nicklaus.
His commentary on TV for CBS at the Masters and for ABC/ESPN was all about candor.
He was working the 1986 Masters when Nicklaus was charging his way to victory at age 46. Nicklaus was on the 16th tee when CBS host Jim Nantz brought in Weiskopf and asked, “What is going through Jack’s mind right now?”
“If I knew the way he thought, I would have won this championship,” Weiskopf replied with a laugh.
Weiskopf partnered with golf course architect Jay Moorish and their first collaboration was Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, which Golf Digest rated as the best new course of 1986. He did 25 courses with Moorish and then worked with Phil Smith.
Among 80 courses Weiskopf designed were Loch Lomond in Scotland and in 2016 a renovation of the North Course at Torrey Pines that fit his standard — challenging at the highest level, enjoyable for all.
A standard of his design is the drivable par 4. The inspiration came from playing the Old Course at St. Andrews, where he could drive four of the par 4s, depending on the wind.
“I should have done more,” Weiskopf once told Golf Digest of his career. “But I don’t dwell on it anymore. I will say this, though: If it wasn’t for the fact that I love so much what I’m doing now (golf course design), I would probably be a very unhappy person.”
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The Insider Wrap is a recap of everything you need to know from the week that was. This week, WTA Insider looks back at the Western & Southern Open, where Caroline Garcia extended her torrid form and Petra Kvitova, Ajla Tomljanovic and Caty McNally also posted key wins.
Performance of the Week: Caroline Garcia
Caroline Garcia's WTA 1000 Cincinnati triumph, nearly five years after she claimed her last WTA 1000 titles in back-to-back weeks at Wuhan and Beijing in 2017, made everyone sit up and take notice.
But to those who had been recently tracking former World No.4 Garcia, her run through a top-tier event was not exactly a surprise. Let's break down Garcia's hot summer.
Since June, Garcia has won the most main-draw matches of any player on tour. Within that run is three titles on three different surfaces: WTA 250 titles on the grass of Bad Homburg in June and the clay of Warsaw in July preceded her victory on the hard courts of Cincinnati.
Garcia has also wrested the title of ace leader on tour away from Elena Rybakina, who used that shot superbly to win the Wimbledon title. Garcia exits Cincinnati with 286 aces on the season, outpacing second-place Rybakina's 262.
Garcia has also notched four Top 10 wins during this timeframe, defeating World No.1 Iga Swiatek on the Pole's home soil in Warsaw, then collecting victories over Maria Sakkari, Jessica Pegula, and Aryna Sabalenka this week.
Champions Corner: Garcia casts aside her doubts to make history in Cincy
Frankly, 28-year-old Garcia has turned her season around after going 7-9 in the first half of the season. Since Roland Garros, Garcia has gone 28-6, and she has improved her ranking from a nadir of No.79 in May (her lowest ranking since 2014) to her current position of No.17.
It remains to be seen just how hot Garcia can get with the US Open looming, but her confidence and form makes a return to the WTA Finals for the first time since 2017 a distinct possibility. This week, Garcia rises 13 big spots to No.9 in the Race to the WTA Finals.
Garcia: "When you do bad, people forget about you pretty fast & forget what you did in the past. As soon as you get a couple of wins in a row under your belt & play better, it's like you are a top star again. Like you go from a loser to maybe one of the best players right now." pic.twitter.com/HciUF1vxbm
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) August 20, 2022
Honor Roll
Petra Kvitova: Two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova came up one match short in Cincinnati, but she still made it into her milestone 40th career singles final.
It was a rollercoaster week for Kvitova, who had to save a match point in her first-round clash with last year's Cincinnati runner-up Jil Teichmann. After that, though, she earned wins over No.5 Ons Jabeur and 2019 champion Madison Keys on her way to the final.
After dipping to No.34 in the rankings earlier this year -- her lowest position since 2010 -- Kvitova, like Garcia, is also back on the upswing. The former World No.2 rises seven spots to No.21 today.
Wow. My 40th final tomorrow. Yes, it makes me feel old, but mostly it makes me feel proud! ❤️#CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/i42T6BPANx
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) August 20, 2022
Lyudmyla Kichenok and Jelena Ostapenko: A bevy of top doubles teams have been posting consistently strong results this summer, and Kichenok and Ostapenko are near the top of that pack, bolstered by their second team doubles title of the year in Cincinnati.
Champions Corner: Fun and friendship the key for Kichenok and Ostapenko
The Ukrainian-Latvian pair are 20-3 in their last six events, which also include a title at Birmingham, a final at Eastbourne, and semifinals at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. They are up to No.2 in the Race to the WTA Finals, only 50 Race points out of the No.1 spot.
Ajla Tomljanovic: The Aussie pulled off a career-best performance at a WTA 1000 event in Cincinnati, gritting her way to her first quarterfinal at this tier with four consecutive three-set wins (including in the final round of qualifying).
Tomljanovic has already excelled at major events, having reached back-to-back Wimbledon quarterfinals over the last two years. But this was a big step forward at a WTA 1000 event, which included her third career Top 5 win over Paula Badosa in the second round.
That’s our girl 💪
— Western & Southern Open (@CincyTennis) August 15, 2022
Hometown star @CatyMcNally fights to the end to capture her maiden Cincy singles main draw win 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(2) over Sasnovich pic.twitter.com/m9u8AzcPoD
Caty McNally: The 20-year-old American had a confidence-boosting performance in her home event. McNally ousted Top 40 player Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the first round for her first WTA 1000 main-draw victory, battling through cramps before taking a third-set tiebreak.
In the second round, McNally pushed No.5 Ons Jabeur down to the wire, holding three match points before barely succumbing in another third-set tiebreak.
"Playing in this event has always been a dream of mine, but to actually win, it's kind of like getting over that hurdle," McNally said after her first-round win. "Feels really good. There is no better way to win your first Masters 1000 [match] than at home."
Quotes of the Week
Petra Kvitova has been busy handing out compliments to her competitors all week. On Madison Keys, before and after their semifinal:
Kvitova: "I think she's really on fire. I love how Madison is playing. I think that she is one of the, like game playing, like one of the best, I think. She has great serve, variable with the forehand. She can hit it. She can go up. "I think she is really playing very beautiful."
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) August 19, 2022
Kvitova: I don't think I experienced many matches like this. We didn't really miss. I don't think we did anything badly in the end. Sometimes you have some weak spots, but not today, either of us.
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) August 20, 2022
I told Madison she played so great today. I think that today both deserve to win. pic.twitter.com/LR3bDQk7Ji
On Caroline Garcia, after the final:
Q: "If you had to tell people how dangerous she is, what is it about her game that...
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) August 21, 2022
PETRA KVITOVA: Well, actually, after the match there was a song, "The Girl is on Fire," right? I was, like, This is the best description of her (smiling).#CincyTennis
If she keeps this up, Kvitova might very well win the Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award for a record-extending ninth time.
Next Up
The tour moves to two WTA 250 events this week:
- The second edition of Tennis in the Land presented by Motorola Edge in Cleveland, Ohio, where 2021 Roland Garros champion Barbora Krejcikova is the No.1 seed
- The inaugural Championnats Banque Nationale de Granby in Granby, Quebec, where the top seed is World No.10 Daria Kasatkina
Cleveland and Granby are the last remaining stops before the year's final Grand Slam event: the US Open in New York City.
US Open 2022: Draws, dates, prize money, and everything you need to know
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Did you get a chance to read through our rundown of all of Marquette volleyball’s returning players this fall? That’s right over here if you haven’t already. It’s important to read that part of the ol’ season preview as MU’s season is getting started later this week. Plus, it’s all important context for what we’re going to talk about here, which is the newcomers on head coach Ryan Theis’ roster. We’ll talk about it more in Three Questions, but it’s safe to say you’re going to see an awful lot of these new faces as this season goes along.
Let’s get started!
SETTER
Let’s start here because while Ryan Theis has just one new setter on the team, she’s the most likely new face to make an immediate impact on the team. Yadhira Anchante comes to Marquette by way of two seasons at Iowa Western Community College. All the 6-foot tall Peruvian did in those two seasons was pick up two NJCAA Division 1 National Player of the Year trophies AND two tournament MVP trophies as Iowa Western won two national championships. In 62 matches played, Anchante averaged 11.20 assists per set, and her two season assist total of 2,441 would rank #7 in Marquette history.
She’s not just a great setter. She got those POY and MVP trophies by chipping in all over the floor. Last fall, Anchante averaged 3.48 digs, 0.69 blocks, and 0.37 aces per set. Only Carly Skrabak playing libero for Marquette last year did better than that on digs (3.77), and only Hope Werch, literally the best server in Marquette history, did better than that on aces (0.51). Anchante would have run third on blocks behind Savannah Rennie and Carsen Murray. Yes, yes, blah blah, that’s junior college, how does it translate to the Big East, I get it. I’m drawing a picture of how much Anchante can contribute all over the floor for the Golden Eagles. The only question left to answer is whether or not she can stay at roughly the same levels at Marquette and thus does Theis go to a one setter system after years with two setters subbing in and out. If Anchante can do it all, then yeah, then you leave her out there and apologize to Caroline Dragani and Ella Foti about their playing time.
By the way? Thanks to COVID eligibility relief, Anchante is a sophomore and has three years of eligibility remaining. Oh, and she joined the team back last winter, so she’s already gotten on the same page with MU’s returning hitters. Seems good.
OUTSIDE HITTERS
Marquette has just two outside hitters returning from last season, and one of them — Hannah Vanden Berg — is recovering from a knee injury last November that ended her season. The official MU team preview uses the phrase “will aid the lineup when she works her way back from injury.” That “when” is carrying an awfully heavy load there, so I don’t think I’m stretching to say that Theis and his staff will end up leaning on their new outside hitters early and often this season.
That list starts with Aubrey Hamilton, a 6’2” junior with two seasons of competition at Notre Dame in her back pocket. After finishing up high school as the Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Wisconsin and landing as the #34 prospect in the country according to PrepVolleyball.com, Hamilton averaged 2.94 kills per set for the Irish, including leading the squad at 3.07/set last fall. She’s closer to home now with three seasons of eligibility remaining thanks to COVID eligibility relief after attending Arrowhead High School in Hartland. The big thing she’s going to need to improve on if she wants to be the focus of the MU attack this year? Hitting percentage. Hamilton hit just .191 in her two years at Notre Dame, and that’s not going to get it done as a top attacker on an NCAA tournament team. Like Anchante, Hamilton has been on campus since the start of the spring semester, so she’s already folded into the team and won’t need time to acclimate during fall camp.
The same can’t be said for Marquette’s three freshmen hitters. Sienna Ifill and Natalie Ring are probably the two most likely to make an impact on the rotation right away. Ifill stands 6’1”, and when you have a top 90 recruit, you should expect her take a few swings right away. The Minnesota native isn’t just a talented volleyball player that led Eagan to a 62-6 record over her final three seasons, she’s a heck of an athlete who broke her high school’s triple jump record, too. Ring, who is also 6’1”, hails from Madison, right up the road, and she was a top 150 prospect herself. She earned Second Team All-American honors from the AVCA for the 2021 campaign, so that #140 ranking might just be slightly underrating her, too. I am slightly curious about the fact that she only hit .280 for her entire high school career, but that’s more of a “you’d think a Division 1 prospect would be dominating” curiosity. If Ring can hit .280 at Marquette, she’ll be just fine. Even if she doesn’t, Marquette just might need the playing time from both Ring and Ifill as this season goes along anyway.
Rounding out the group of newcomers at the pins is Ella Holmstrom, a 6’1” freshman from Rockford, Illinois. Here’s a weird phrase from her official Marquette bio: “At one point was the No. 42 player in the Class of 2022, according to Prep Volleyball.” That’s weird, right? Why would you mention what she used to be when she was very clearly not that any more by the time the rankings finalized for this recruiting class? This sounds an awful lot like someone in the volleyball office working out some issues with the recruiting ranking process, but who knows. Anyway, relative to my note about Natalie Ring only hitting .280, Holmstrom averaged 4.88 kills and hit .410 as a senior at Guilford High School, where she was also a four year captain of the volleyball team. Can she get rotation time this year? Maybe! Marquette had five different hitters play in at least 25 matches a year ago, and they all played in at least 80 of the 113 sets. If Jenna Reitsma is the only known quantity returning for MU, then it’s very easy to see how all four new outside hitters get on the floor regularly all season long.
MIDDLE BLOCKER
Marquette has just one new middle blocker on the team. Morgan Daugherty is a 6’3” freshman from Brookfield, and she’ll be challenging MU’s returning corps of middle for playing time. She’s already familiar with one teammate after playing with Ella Holmstrom on the club circuit, so that’s good news. She was the Brookfield Central leader in blocks for all four years of high school, finishing up with 258 total alongside 725 kills. In what bodes as a good bit of info for how things have generally gone for Marquette, Daugherty led her entire conference in hitting percentage as a junior. MU has a long history of creating situations for middles to make highly successful and accurate strikes, so if she can replicate that, she can be successful. Can she do that this year? Mmmmm, maybe not so much. Carsen Murray, Claire Nuessmeier, and Anastasjia Svetnik have all shown that they can hold their own against Big East foes at one point or another to varying degrees. If Hattie Bray is ready to give it a go after a redshirt season last fall, that’s another body in front of Daugherty in the rotation.
DEFENSIVE SPECIALIST
Adriana Studer is the only new defensive specialist on the team this fall. With Carly Skrabak playing libero, there’s not much of a need for that role this season, and there are two sophomore DS’s in front of Studer in the rotation not to mention Megan Lund as well. Now, if Studer shows she can go, then she can go. She was a four year starter in high school, and the Hartland native earned all-tournament honors as her team made it to the state title game last fall. This comes after she won a state title with Lake Country Lutheran in 2018. She’s also an excellent server, leading LCL’s conference in aces as both a junior and a senior. Ryan Theis loves to make use of his deep bench to sub in exclusively to serve for whatever reason, and the fact that she’s going to be used to playing on the back line anyway makes her an excellent candidate for that role this fall. We’ll see what happens, maybe it turns into MU’s #2 defensive specialist behind Skrabak. | https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2022/8/22/23314325/marquette-golden-eagles-volleyball-season-preview-transfers-freshmen-hamilton-anchante | 2022-08-22T15:57:14Z | anonymouseagle.com | control | https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2022/8/22/23314325/marquette-golden-eagles-volleyball-season-preview-transfers-freshmen-hamilton-anchante | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
There wasn’t a lot of movement within the Top 10 this week, but for the winner of the Western & Southern Open, Caroline Garcia, she made a significant jump up the rankings.
Garcia continues strong form
Last week in Cincinnati, Caroline Garcia captured her 10th career singles title to become the first qualifier to win a WTA 1000 title. She earned 930 ranking points. In her past seven tournaments, Garcia has collected three titles while posting a 26-4 record. At the start of the stretch, Garcia sat at No.75. This week she returns to the Top 20, at No.18, her highest ranking since the week of Oct. 29, 2018.
Garcia soars past Kvitova in Cincinnati to win 10th career title
WTA 125 title for Grammatikopoulou pushes her to career high
Playing in her second WTA 125 tournament of the season, Valentini Grammatikopoulou earned her way into the main draw as a qualifier in Vancouver and went on to win her first tournament title at that level. Grammatikopoulou earned the biggest ranking jump among the Top 200, moving up 96 spots (from No.239 to a career-high of No.143).
Grammatikopoulou prevails in Vancouver for first WTA 125 title
--Hometown wild card Catherine McNally won her opening-round, main-draw match in Cincinnati by defeating Aliaksandra Sasnovich, before falling short against World No.5 Ons Jabeur in three sets. McNally, who was born in Cincinnati, earned 60 ranking points and moves up 26 spots this week (from No.179 to No.153).
--A finalist at Cincinnati, Petra Kvitova moves up nine spots, from No.28 to No.21 this week.
--Elisabetta Cocciaretto becomes the 12th player to make her Top 100 debut this year. She joins fellow Italian Lucia Bronzetti as the only Italians to make their Top 100 debuts in 2022.
--Elise Mertens moved up two spots in this week’s doubles rankings and now sits at No.2. The Belgian came within one win of returning to No.1. | https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2755554/rankings-watch-caroline-garcia-back-into-top-20 | 2022-08-22T15:57:20Z | wtatennis.com | control | https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2755554/rankings-watch-caroline-garcia-back-into-top-20 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — A house fire broke out at a home in West Warwick early Monday morning.
Crews responding to Country Drive around 4:30 a.m. found the front of the home up in flames.
A man believed to be in his 60s and his dog made it out safely before crews arrived.
Battalion Chief Paul Boisclair said the smoke alarms going off caused the dog to start barking which woke the man up.
The man lived with his sister, who had already left for work when the fire broke out.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert who became a household name — and the subject of partisan attacks — during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Monday he will depart the federal government in December after more than five decades of service.
Fauci, who serves as President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, has been the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief of the NIAID Laboratory of Immunoregulation. He was a leader in the federal response to HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases even before the coronavirus hit.
“I will be leaving these positions in December of this year to pursue the next chapter of my career,” Fauci said in a statement, calling those roles “the honor of a lifetime.”
Biden praised Fauci in a statement, saying, “Whether you’ve met him personally or not, he has touched all Americans’ lives with his work. I extend my deepest thanks for his public service. The United States of America is stronger, more resilient, and healthier because of him.” | https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/fauci-announces-december-departure-from-government-service/ | 2022-08-22T16:00:27Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/fauci-announces-december-departure-from-government-service/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Virgil Greene, who served aboard USS Newport News (CA 148) as a Second Class Boiler Technician, provides some insights regarding his service during a visit to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Greene served aboard Newport News from 1969-1973 during the Vietnam War, and is pictured with a large model of the cruiser. The large ship model is on display at the museum as part of their exhibit “The Ten Thousand-Day War at Sea: The U.S. Navy in Vietnam, 1950-1975.” The museum is located on the second floor of the Nauticus building in Downtown Norfolk, Virginia. (US Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).
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Virgil Greene, who served aboard USS Newport News (CA 148) as a Second Class Boiler Technician, provides some insights regarding his service during a visit to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Greene served aboard Newport News from 1969-1973 during the Vietnam War, and is pictured with a large model of the cruiser. The large ship model is on display at the museum as part of their exhibit “The Ten Thousand-Day War at Sea: The U.S. Navy in Vietnam, 1950-1975.” The museum is located on the second floor of the Nauticus building in Downtown Norfolk, Virginia. (US Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Harman, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron communication and navigation technician, plays the National Anthem on a violin during the 95th RS’s 105th anniversary celebration at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 19, 2022. Members of the 95th RS gathered to remember and honor their rich history since the activation of the 95th Aero Squadron on Aug. 20, 1917, at Kelly Field, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jonathan Beha, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron commander, raises a toast during the 95th RS’s 105th anniversary celebration at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 19, 2022. Since 1917, the 95th RS has played a vital role in nearly every major conflict, with one of their most notable roles being as a bombardment squadron in the Doolittle Raid of 1942. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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The Rings of Power’s First Two Episodes Will Screen Theatrically
The good news for J.R.R. Tolkien fans is that The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power‘s first two episodes will get a theatrical airing on Aug 31st. The bad news? You’re going to have to hurry and sign up for Cinemark’s rewards program right now. At 9 a.m. Pacific time today, in just over an hour, free tickets go up for grabs for Cinemark Movie Rewards members only. And they include a bonus $10 snack voucher.
Per Variety, “Outside of the U.S. and Canada, Amazon will also screen the series in locations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Argentina, Colombia, Australia and New Zealand. Reports indicate that the fan event will unfold across roughly 200 locations globally.”
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power‘s first two episodes arrive on Prime video beginning Sept 1.
From the official synopsis: “Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth’s history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and will take viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and the greatest villain that ever flowed from Tolkien’s pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness.”
“Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf-capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.”
Recommended Reading: J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings
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Obi-Wan Kenobi Documentary, A Jedi’s Return, Gets a Trailer
We may not get more Obi-Wan Kenobi episodes, but a new documentary will allow fans to relive the series from behind the scenes. Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return looks at the making of the Jedi master’s big Star Wars comeback, and the long-awaited reunion of Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen. When last they appeared together in the prequel trilogy, reactions weren’t always kind. But now that a whole new generation has grown up on both those movies and the animated adventures of Obi-Wan and Anakin in The Clone Wars, there’s plenty of love for the duo.
Both appear in the trailer for this new documentary, which premieres on Disney+ Day, Sept 8th. Take a look below:
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Director Deborah Chow will take viewers through the process of giving Obi-Wan and Darth Vader their long-awaited rematch. From Tatooine to Alderaan and Daiyu, meet some old favorite characters and new, as well as a combination of both in Vivien Lyra Blair’s young Leia Organa. Maybe we’ll also find out exactly when Christensen donned the Vader armor and when a stuntman took his place. Or how they generated James Earl Jones dialogue without the actor on set.
What do you think of the documentary trailer? Will you watch it when it airs? Let us know in comments.
Recommended Reading: Star Wars: Obi-Wan and Anakin
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Partly cloudy this morning with a few showers and t-storms, mainly over southeast WA and northeast Oregon. Skies becoming mostly sunny this afternoon. Morning temperatures in the 70s, upper 80s by noon and afternoon highs in the mid 90s.
An upper-level disturbance an active complex of thunderstorms this morning stretching from northeast OR into the lower Palouse of WA. These storms have been producing more than 150 lightning strikes every 30 minutes! The chance for more storms will continue through early afternoon and the lightning could trigger new fire starts in this area anytime today.
Red Flag Warning - Blues and Lower Palouse... Until 8 PM
- Lightning
- T-Storm Gusts 40 MPH
- New fires could spread rapidly
- Be Firewise
Another upper-level low will move into WA tomorrow with a chance for hit or miss t-storms over northeast WA and the panhandle of ID. Everyone else will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 90s. A building ridge will heat things up again Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the upper 90s-low 100s. A dry cool front will move onshore Friday with gusty winds developing in eastern WA by early afternoon, highs in the mid 90s and lows in the 50s-60s. Heat relief this weekend as cooler air spills over the Cascades behind the front. Temperatures drop into the mid-upper 80s - Enjoy! | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/morning-thunderstorms/article_a947b87a-222a-11ed-9f10-3f959930190f.html | 2022-08-22T16:03:46Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/morning-thunderstorms/article_a947b87a-222a-11ed-9f10-3f959930190f.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
YAKIMA, WA - The number of domestic violence cases YPD is tracking in its data is slightly lower than it was last year, but that doesn't mean domestic violence is going down, right now it is just too early to tell.
Domestic violence is not something that should be taken lightly, and Yakima Police Detectives told me they don't, especially with all the data they have learned within the last year.
"When somebody tries to leave one of those relationships it's the most lethal time in the relationship," said Lt. Chad Janis from the Yakima Police Department.
Last year Yakima Police Department, YWCA, Triumph Rehabilitation Center, Yakima School District, Comprehensive Health Care, Yakima County Prosecutor's Office, and many other agencies across the city came together to form the Domestic Violence Coalition.
"Every morning at 8:15 a.m. a collaborative group comes together," said Lt. Janis. "Whether it be from the police, the prosecutors, probation, social workers and advocacy and they talk about yesterday's cases."
By being fully transparent with what detectives are seeing out in the field, what schools are seeing in classrooms, and what social workers are seeing in their studies cases are now working much quicker within the prosecutor's office.
"Within 24 hours of the offense happening," said Det. Michael Durbin from the Special Assault Unit at Yakima Police Department. "Under the old system, it might have taken weeks or months for that information to get back to the courts so we try very hard to keep everybody in the loop."
Working as a team, YPD told me they are seeing a difference in the way cases are handled now.
"We have multiple sets of eyes offering a different, you know, variety of services," said Det. Durbin.
That's why Lt. Janis told me he doesn't mind if a person who is seeking help goes to YPD or other agencies.
"We don't want to drive people one or the other," said Lt. Janis. "Domestic violence is about power and control and so what we want to reinvest that power and control into the victims and survivors is let them make the choice."
The coalition wants people to have a choice to pick where they want to go if they choose to seek help.
"The reality is we're coming out of a significant pandemic that lasted a couple of years and we don't quite understand what impact that had on domestic violence other than presumably it increased it," said Janis.
This does not mean because of the coalition, domestic violence in Yakima City has gone down, it means there's more support.
"Really talking about what each of us are seeing," said Cheri Kilty the Executive Director of the YWCA of Yakima. "What people are experiencing and then strategizing together to find some solutions."
The coalition's goal is simple...
"To stop the violence in the community that occurs within the silence of homes," said Lt. Janis.
Lt. Janis told me what really makes a difference to tell if domestic violence is going down is the violent aspect of it. Right now they haven't seen the cases of people getting harmed going down but many of the officers have been trained even more with the data from the last year to spot injuries when out in the field. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/numbers-from-ypd-data-have-slightly-gone-down-for-domestic-violence-cases-but-that-doesnt/article_a02fbaec-2218-11ed-ab42-03d490454962.html | 2022-08-22T16:03:52Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/numbers-from-ypd-data-have-slightly-gone-down-for-domestic-violence-cases-but-that-doesnt/article_a02fbaec-2218-11ed-ab42-03d490454962.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BURBANK, Wash.-
A car fleeing from a fully-marked Washington State Patrol car, with lights and sirens activated, crashed near Burbank this morning.
According to the Washington State Patrol, the vehicle was travelling westbound on State Route 12, near the SR 124 exit in Burbank, when it lost control and left the roadway.
There were three people in the car, two of which were transported to the hospital.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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SPOKANE, Wash.-
A recent study conducted at Washington State University suggests that measuring how the eyes' pupils change in response to light, known as the pupillary light reflex, could potentially be used to screen for autism in young children.
"We know that when we intervene as early as ages 18-24 months it has a long-term impact on their outcomes," said Georgina Lynch, first author of the research
The research, published in the Journal of Neurological Sciences, tested children's pupillary light reflexes. Trained clinical providers performed the tests and researchers found that children with autism showed significant differences in the time it took for their pupils to constrict in response to light, and to return to original size when light was removed.
"Intervening during that critical window could be the difference between a child acquiring verbal speech and staying nonverbal," Lynch said.
The ultimate goal of the research is to have a quick, objective screening method to bolster behavioral screening, and hopefully improve the accuracy with which children are diagnosed.
Lynch hopes to expand her testing to a larger group of children across a wider clinical site now. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/wsu-research-suggests-eye-test-could-screen-for-autism/article_a52e69ea-2226-11ed-920e-7bc19effdc63.html | 2022-08-22T16:04:04Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/wsu-research-suggests-eye-test-could-screen-for-autism/article_a52e69ea-2226-11ed-920e-7bc19effdc63.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NEWAYGO, Mich. — *Tune into FOX 17 Unfiltered tonight at 7 p.m.*
With a public figure as polarizing as Al Capone, there are bound to be many tales about his life. As is the case with many stories passed down over 100 years, some are true, while others seem like far-fetched fables.
According to Steven Radtke, the Executive Director of the Heritage Museum of Newaygo County, some of those tales trace Capone to West Michigan — at least, that's how the story goes.
In order to understand the possible connection, you must first understand the background.
Capone was the co-founder and boss f an Italian-American organized crime syndicate called the Chicago Outfit. Once the 18th Amendment was ratified on Jan. 16, 1919, and Prohibition went into effect a year and a day later, Capone started illegally shipping and selling booze all across the country.
"Newaygo County is a halfway point between Muskegon and Grand Rapids," Radtke said. "It's a logical place to stop when running booze between here and all the points out in the country where he was supplying. So, it makes sense.”
According to the History Channel, Capone was able to rake in $100 million a year. With that kind of operation, Capone had to get creative.
“One of the other things that makes Newaygo attractive is the city was originally heated with coal," Radtke said. "So there was a network of coal tunnels that ran under the streets and along the sidewalks that allowed for illicit hiding of alcohol and transporting of it."
The rumors don't stop there.
“The biggest one was a house called Purgatory, which the Tom Hanks movies loosely based off of," he said. "It was a hideout, kind of out in the middle of the country near Constantine, Michigan. That had a ton of crazy rumors. There was a boxing ring built for Joe Lewis to fight in. There were alligator pits in the woods and they would dump bodies in the swampy areas. None of that substantiated, but it's all — it's the rumors."
Amid all the tales though, there is some truth.
“One of the oldest houses in the county, which is currently the Newaygo Bed and Breakfast, was owned by his lawyer," Radtke said. "His lawyer had a family connection to the area."
Across the street from the museum is a building that used to be a hotel called the River Valley Inn.
Radtke said, "It stood there from about the 1880s until it burned down in 1991. There was a bar in the basement called the Snake Pit. That was kind of a watering hole for a lot of local celebrities. Al Capone being one, Henry Ford being another. So yeah, it was there in the basement of the hotel.”
A portion of the bar from that basement still exists today, sitting in the corner of the Newaygo Brewing Co. next door.
Even though most people might've been afraid of a man like Mr. Capone, things were different in Newaygo County.
“You know, he was infamous," Radtke siad. "People still (think) it's a celebrity. We live in this little town and out, way out in the country. We don't ever see any celebrities.”
Capone's reign only lasted seven years, getting cut short after a conviction for tax evasion. Still, he was able to carve a cut so deep that it left a scar on the face of society, especially in West Michigan.
“This is currently the busiest intersection in Newaygo County, so it's really cool to know that a figure like that, who was kind of a folk hero of the era, was popular here," Radtke said. | https://www.fox17online.com/fox-17-unfiltered/did-ya-know/fact-or-fiction-al-capones-connection-to-newaygo-county | 2022-08-22T16:06:43Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/fox-17-unfiltered/did-ya-know/fact-or-fiction-al-capones-connection-to-newaygo-county | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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The Portage Department of Public Safety tells us a civilian filed the report to Station 12-3 after spotting the bird struggling in the middle of the road.
With some help from Station 12-1, firefighters say they succeeded in detaching the fishhook from the seagull.
We’re told the seagull is expected to be okay and was released back into the wild. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo-bc/kalamazoo/portage-firefighters-rescue-distressed-seagull | 2022-08-22T16:06:55Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo-bc/kalamazoo/portage-firefighters-rescue-distressed-seagull | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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