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Excitement abounds as area high school football teams kick off the season, including a pair of powers being showcased in Canton, Ohio.
CBC and East St. Louis will play bookend games of the NFL Academy Freedom Bowl at 20,000-seat Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and site of the annual Hall of Fame preseason game.
CBC will open the event at 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2022, against nationally ranked Georgia Milton.
East St. Louis takes on Baltimore St. Francis at 7 p.m. Saturday in the finale of the six-game, two-day package.
Both CBC and East St. Louis are expected to challenge for state championships once again this season.
CBC rolled to the Class 6 state championship last season, its third in six seasons. The Cadets have a strong crew of returning players, including junior running back Jeremiyah Love, All-State defensive tackle Tyler Gant and junior wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan.
East St. Louis will also take a loaded team to Canton as the Flyers try to return to the Illinois High School Association state championship game after finishing as runners-up last season.
The Flyers return most of its massive offensive line, which is led by 6'7" 350-pound senior Miles McVay, who has committed to Alabama. Junior quarterback Robert "Pop" Battle threw 30 touchdown passes last season while seniors Antwan and Keyshawn Hayden return as defensive stalwarts.
The St. Louis area produced three state championship teams in 2021, CBC, St. Mary's, and Lutheran-St. Charles. We also saw bonafide star power with incredible talents including Luther Burden of East St. Louis, who will play for Missouri this year, and Kevin Coleman of St. Mary's.
Top Week 1 matchups
St. Mary's at SLUH, Friday, 6 p.m. - The St. Mary's Dragons rolled to the Class 3 state championship last season and look to be loaded again with offensive firepower, led by wide receiver Chase Hendricks, running back Jamal Roberts along with Kansas State recruit Donovan McIntosh at defensive back. SLUH features one of the state's top junior prospects in receiver Ryan Wingo along with senior tight end Zach Orthwerth, an Illinois recruit.
Vashon at Kirkwood, Friday, 7 p.m. - In an intriguing matchup, Vashon visits the Pioneers in a non-conference game. Vashon had a breakthrough season in advancing to a Class 4 state quarterfinal in 2021. The Wolverines are a talented unit, led by sophomore running back Dierre Hill. Kirkwood has a top-flight running back as well in senior Deion Brown.
Troy at Holt, Friday, 7 p.m. - There has been tremendous football being played in St. Charles in the Gateway Athletic Conference and these were two of the top teams last season. Troy made a surprise run to the Class 6 state semifinals while Wentzville Holt advanced all the way to the Class 5 Show-Me Bowl for the first time in school history.
Francis Howell at Fort Zumwalt North, Friday, 7 p.m. - Another game featuring two excellent large school programs in St. Charles County, Howell and Fort Zumwalt North have staged some excellent opening-season contests in recent years. One of the featured players in this game will be Francis Howell's Brett Norfleet, a 6'8" senior tight end who's committed to Mizzou.
MICDS at Harrisonville, Friday, 7 p.m. - The Rams will travel across the state to take on Harrisonville in a battle of two tradition-rich programs. These two programs met for the state championship on a regular basis many years ago. The common thread in this game is MICDS coach Fred Buchard, who was once formerly the coach at Harrisonville during his stellar career. MICDS features a pair of big-play seniors in Winston Moore and Steve Hall, who are four-year starters.
Edwardsville at Jackson, Friday, 7 p.m. - Metro east area power Edwardsville will travel down to the boot heel to take on Jackson, a SEMO area dynasty that has won two state championships and made the state semifinals during the past three seasons while losing only one game.
McCluer at Cardinal Ritter, Friday, 7 p.m. - Cardinal Ritter is looking to advance once again after reaching the Class 3 state semifinals last season. They will host a McCluer squad that finished with a 7-3 record last season. | https://www.stlamerican.com/sports/sports_columnists/inside_sports/canton-calling/article_bf9b009c-225b-11ed-b99d-fbf1521988b4.html | 2022-08-23T03:13:30Z | stlamerican.com | control | https://www.stlamerican.com/sports/sports_columnists/inside_sports/canton-calling/article_bf9b009c-225b-11ed-b99d-fbf1521988b4.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Ernie Francis Jr., a Haitian American, wants to be a driving force in Indy Car racing and is in gear to do so with the Force Indy racing team.
Francis, 24, is rookie driver on the Indy Lights circuit, and drove in the Lights Series race on Saturday, August 20, 2022, before the NTT Indy Car Series Bommarito 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois.
He qualified in the 12th and final position of his race but paced his No. 99 car to a ninth- place finish.
“It has been a season of learning, a big learning curve,” Francis Jr., said before his 75-lap race.
“Everything we do on the track is about getting better and trying to improve for the next track we go to. We are trying to be more competitive and get to podiums [top three finishes] and wins.”
Francis Jr., made the move to Indy Lights after three wins in his lone season in the Formula Regional Americas Championship in 2020 and a second-place finish in the inaugural season of the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX), with a win at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in July 2021.
During a heat race before the SRX main event in Boston on June 25, 2022, Francis Jr., and SRX Series owner and NASCAR Hall of Fame member Tony Stewart made serious contact. Stewart, who competes in the series, grabbed the shoulder of Francis Jr,’s fire suit and the two had a heated exchange of words.
“I’m not going to take that from him. I know he’s the boss, but rubbing is racing out there,” Francis said after the altercation.
“He got up on my inside, I didn’t see him. I turned down and didn’t see his car in there at the last second.
“For him to hit me under caution, that’s kind of a dirty move there. For him to come in after me and push me around, after, I’m not going to take that from him. It is what it is.”
While an Indy Lights rookie and driving in just his second SRX season, Francis Jr., knows his way around a racetrack. He is a seven-time class champion in the Trans Am Series (2014-2020), and his 47 career victories are the most of any driver in Trans Am history.
In December 2020, African American business leader and former racing team manager Rod Reid formed Force Indy, which is mentored through the acclaimed Roger Penske and his team’s “Race for Equality & Change” initiative.
The team hires men and women of color, including mechanics, engineers, staffers and drivers, and Penske told the Indianapolis Star in January he wants to have a Black driver race for his team in the Indianapolis 500.
Francis Jr., said he realizes “I represent,” just as Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton and NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace do on their respective circuits.
“Out team is about change. But when I put on the helmet, I’m the same as everyone else on the track,” he said.
His father, who also drove competitively in Florida in the 1980s, introduced Francis Jr., to go karts when he was 4.
He obviously took to the sport, and his early years have been successful, but there have been setbacks.
“It's always been a dream of mine to do this and there have been a lot of hard times where I thought it may not happen, but you just keep pushing after it and here we are now and one step closer to racing in the [Indy Car Series,]" he said.
The Reid Racing Roundup
Bubba Wallace recently signed a multi-year contract extension with the 23XI NASCAR racing team, which is owned by Michael Jordan, Charlotte Bobcats owner and NBA Hall of Fame member, and NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin. "Thanks to M.J. and Denny for continuing to believe in me. We’ve come a long way together in less than two years and we’ve checked off some major goals along the way - including the team’s first win and first pole…F1 champion Lewis Hamilton traveled to Africa during the series’ summer break and said touring Namibia, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania, "These past two weeks have been some of the best days of my entire life. I'm not the same man I was before this trip, all the beauty, love and peacefulness I experienced has me feeling fully transformed." | https://www.stlamerican.com/sports/sports_columnists/sports_eye/do-not-take-ernie-francis-jr-lightly-on-racetrack/article_22e00dd0-228b-11ed-a114-2f212b70821e.html | 2022-08-23T03:14:50Z | stlamerican.com | control | https://www.stlamerican.com/sports/sports_columnists/sports_eye/do-not-take-ernie-francis-jr-lightly-on-racetrack/article_22e00dd0-228b-11ed-a114-2f212b70821e.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Authorities are sounding the alarm about yet another scam. Scammers are pretending to be law enforcement and are threatening arrest for past violations unless victims pay money.
Macomb County Sheriff public information officer Sergeant Renee Yax knows all too well what is going on.
“I would say the scams are becoming a more prominent report that we’re taking lately. And the scam artists are getting much more proficient in what they do,” said Sergeant Renee Yax, a Michigan sheriff's public information officer.
She says they have a number of tricks up their sleeve.
“We find that the scam artists are able to spoof our phone number. So therefore when the numbers comes up on the victim’s caller ID, it shows Macomb County Sheriff’s Office,” Yax said. “They’re good too. They’re doing their research before they’re calling these people. I mean most people don’t know that information is easily available online.”
Zach didn’t. And he was nearly a victim.
“I didn’t answer the call. And then they left me a voicemail. And there was a detailed message with callback numbers in the voicemail,” Zach explained.
He called back. The woman on the other end said she was with pretrial claims services. Then the threats came flying at him.
“They’re going to send police to my house, and I’m going to have a warrant for my arrest, and they’re going to garnish my wages. I mean, everything,” said Zach detailing the threats.
What did they want? Money, of course.
“They actually told me they wanted $1,100,” explained Zach.
He said he almost gave his credit card information over the phone. However, some details the woman on the other end gave didn’t add up. Still, she knew lots about him, like previous addresses. She even called his dad and stepmom.
“That information, however they obtained that information, is very unsettling,” said Zach.
Sergeant Yax said it is easy to find public information on people. She explained one group being targeted by the scammers are sex offenders.
“You can give an address and it will search a certain radius to show you where any registered sex offenders are,” said Yax, showing how the names then pop up on screen.
She explained the scammer can google those names for even more personal information.
Alan Castel, a Professor of psychology at UCLA, started studying how older people could fall for scams. However, he quickly realized anyone can be victimized.
“We all have our insecurities and that’s what makes us kind of prone to being targeted for scams and fraud,” said Castel.
He detailed the core of the scammers’ techniques.
“They really try and take advantage of your emotions. So really trying to put you in stressful situations, making you rush to make decisions,” Castel explained.
He said people who have had prior run-ins with the law are more not necessarily more at risk of being scammed.
“Just because you’ve had some prior criminal history or any history doesn’t make you any more or less susceptible. It’s just that this information is being used against you to try and target your money or your time,” said Castel.
He said the best thing people can do is speak up.
“You shouldn’t feel ashamed because other people are in the same boat. And in fact you might be helping them by telling them about this scam that’s out there. So you might actually be helping other people so they don’t fall for the same scam in the future,” said Castel.
That’s why Zach is sharing his story.
“It’s hard to trick me. You know I’m very perspicacious so it’s very hard. They almost got me. And if they almost got me, odds are they’ve gotten, who knows, maybe millions of people,” said Zach.
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The preserved heart of Brazil's first emperor, Dom Pedro I, arrived to the country's capital Brasilia to mark Brazil's 200 years of independence from Portugal.
The heart arrived in a flask of formaldehyde and was set to be welcomes with military honors before it is put on display for the public at the country's foreign ministry, the BBC reported.
The preserved organ will stay in Brazil through the country's independence day before being returned to Porto, Portugal.
Alan Coelho de Séllos, Brazil's foreign ministry chief of protocol, said, "The heart will be received like a head of state, it will be treated as if Dom Pedro I was still living amongst us."
Brazil's military was prepared to put on a four cannon salute for the heart, and a guard of honor would perform a full military honor.
Séllos said, "The national anthem will be played and the independence anthem, which by the way was composed by Dom Pedro I, who as well as an emperor was a good musician in his spare time."
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Researchers say they believe a pill to fight food allergies may be close, but study participants didn't want to take the awful smelling treatment.
The American Chemical Society examined nut allergies and how it affects mice. Scientists tested a compound called butyrate and looked at how it helps grow good gut bacteria.
The issue was that the pill was hard to swallow for study participants, who said it smelled like dog droppings and rancid butter and had an awful taste.
The pill is also said to digest too soon, so researchers are examining a new delivery system for the bacterial compound to help hide the smell and taste.
Shijie Cao, Ph.D. at the University of Chicago said, "butyrate has a very bad smell, like dog poop and rancid butter, and it also tastes bad, so people wouldn’t want to swallow it."
When the pill was administered to mice it helped stop anaphylactic shock when they were exposed to peanuts.
Researchers hope the pill's compound will help combat many types of food allergies.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Two men charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan’s governor wanted to grab Gretchen Whitmer and hang her, prosecutors said during a stark closing argument Monday as the government tried for a second time to get convictions in an alleged plot to trigger a revolution in 2020.
The jury got the case around noon after a morning of final remarks, including a fiery challenge by defense lawyers who accused the FBI of manufacturing a scheme against Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr. Prosecutors, however, called that a phony narrative.
“These defendants were outside a woman’s house in the middle of the night with night-vision goggles and guns and a plan to kidnap her,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Nils Kessler said. “And they made a real bomb. That’s far enough, isn’t it?”
After a nine-day trial, Kessler repeatedly urged jurors to also focus on what Fox and Croft were saying months before the FBI placed undercover agents and informants inside the group that summer.
It was Kessler’s effort to get the jury to look past a constant defense argument that the men were entrapped by the government every step of the way.
“’Which governor is going to be dragged off and hung for treason first?’” Kessler said, quoting Croft’s own words.
“Any governor would do,” the prosecutor said. “By the end of June, he was telling people Michigan’s government is a target of opportunity, and God knows the governor needs to be hung. He didn’t just want to kidnap her. He wanted to have his own trial and execute her.”
The ultimate goal: a second American Revolution, “something called the boogaloo,” Kessler said.
Fox, 39, and Croft, 46, are on trial for a second time, after a different jury in April couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict but acquitted two other men.
The jury heard secretly recorded conversations and read violent social media posts. Two undercover agents and an informant testified for hours, explaining how the men trained in a “shoot house” in Wisconsin and Michigan and visited Elk Rapids to see Whitmer’s home and a nearby bridge that could be blown up.
Other critical witnesses: Ty Garbin and Kaleb Franks, who pleaded guilty, and informant Dan Chappel, an Army veteran who said he went to the FBI after joining a Michigan paramilitary group and hearing plans to kill police.
There’s no dispute that Fox, Croft and their allies were furious about COVID-19 restrictions and generally disgusted by government.
“You remember (Fox) talking about his inspirations for his constitutional republic? Not George Washington. Not Abraham Lincoln. Timothy McVeigh, the people at Waco, Ruby Ridge — that’s what his inspiration was,” Kessler said, referring to the Oklahoma City bomber and the sites of deadly standoffs in Texas and Idaho, respectively, that involved the government.
Defense lawyers, however, have portrayed the men as “big talkers,” a bumbling, foul-mouthed, marijuana-smoking pair exercising free speech and incapable of leading anything as extraordinary as an abduction of a public official. They say FBI agents and informants fed their outrage and pulled them into their web.
“In America, the FBI is not supposed to create domestic terrorists so that the FBI can arrest them,” Fox attorney Christopher Gibbons told the jury. “The FBI isn’t supposed to create a conspiracy so the FBI can stand up and claim a disruption.”
Gibbons said there was “fantastical talk” by Fox and others — about storming Mackinac Island, getting helicopters and boats and maybe escaping through the St. Lawrence Seaway.
He said Fox was “isolated, broke, homeless,” living in the basement of a vacuum store in the Grand Rapids area.
“Somebody really cool is showing him attention, who wants to be his friend,” Gibbons said of Chappel.
Croft’s attorney, Joshua Blanchard, offered a similar assessment in a scathing attack on the FBI’s tactics. He reminded the jury that two more informants with recording devices were in the group but were never called as government witnesses, including a woman who shared a hotel room with Croft and traveled with him from the East Coast.
“You don’t have to agree with Barry’s politics. I surely don’t,” Blanchard said. “But we should all agree that the principles of truth and justice are the foundation that our country is built upon. The FBI has told us the truth doesn’t matter to them. … You have the power to put a stop to that today.”
Croft is a trucker from Bear, Delaware. The jury will resume deliberations Tuesday.
Whitmer, a Democrat, has blamed then-President Donald Trump for stoking mistrust and fomenting anger over coronavirus restrictions and refusing to condemn hate groups and right-wing extremists like those charged in the plot.
Over the weekend, she said she hasn’t been following the second trial but remains concerned about “violent rhetoric in this country.”
“This is a dangerous trend that is happening,” Whitmer said at the Michigan Democratic Party’s convention in Lansing. “We cannot let it become normalized and I do hope that anyone that’s out there plotting to hurt their fellow Americans is held accountable.”
Trump recently called the kidnapping plan a “fake deal.”
The Justice Department charged Croft, Fox and four other men while Trump was in office. The second trial occurred while the FBI has been under scrutiny by his right-wing supporters, especially after an extraordinary search for documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Law enforcement officials across the country are warning about an increase in threats and the potential for violence against agents or buildings.
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Find the AP’s full coverage of the kidnapping plot trial: https://apnews.com/hub/whitmer-kidnap-plot-trial
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White reported from Detroit.
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DALLAS (AP) — Heavy rains across the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Monday caused streets to flood, submerging vehicles as officials warned motorists to stay off the roads.
“The Dallas-Fort Worth area was pretty much ground zero for the heaviest rain overnight,” said Daniel Huckaby, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
He said that as of Monday morning, at least 7 inches (18 centimeters) of rain had fallen across much of the area.
In a Tweet just after 9 a.m., Dallas police listed dozens of locations where they were responding to high water calls. At 10 a.m., the Fort Worth Fire Department tweeted that they were working 25 high water investigations or rescue calls in that city.
“We’ve been in drought conditions, so the ground soaked up a lot of it but when you get that much rain over that short a period of time, it’s certainly going to cause flooding, and that’s what we saw, definitely in the urban areas here,” Huckaby said.
Huckaby said that the flooding started overnight on streets and interstates.
“It fell very, very quickly,” Huckaby said. “We had some locations there in Dallas that had more than 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) of rain even in one hour.”
He noted that with so much concrete in urban areas, “there’s just only so much that the drain systems can handle.”
Around White Rock Lake in Dallas, standing water covered some grassy fields. And after months of being dried by hundred-degree temperatures and almost no precipitation, the lake’s concrete spillway was engulfed by a torrential flow.
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A federal judge on Monday rejected a request by Ben & Jerry’s to block a plan by its corporate parent to allow its products to be sold in east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank against the wishes of the Vermont ice cream maker’s independent board of directors.
U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Carter said Ben & Jerry’s failed to show that the decision by London-based consumer goods conglomerate Unilever would hurt Ben and Jerry’s social mission or confuse its customers.
In his three-page decision, Carter said that the harm Ben & Jerry’s was claiming was “too speculative.”
“The products sold in Israel and the West Bank will use no English trademarks, instead displaying new Hebrew and Arabic language Ben & Jerry’s trademarks,” the decision said. “Thus, the products sold in Israel and the West Bank will be dissimilar from other Ben & Jerry’s products, mitigating, if not eliminating, the possibility of reputational harm.”
Ben & Jerry’s spokesman Sean Greenwood said Monday that the company had “no new position for us to share at this time.”
Ben & Jerry’s complaint in the case filed last month outlined the company’s tradition of social activism over its 44-year history, including opposition to U.S. nuclear weapons spending in the 1980s, and in the 1990s, supporting LGBTQ+ rights and farmers.
That activism continued after it was purchased by Unilever in 2000 with the focus on, among other issues, migrant justice and climate change. In the aftermath of the 2020 death of George Floyd, Ben & Jerry’s became an advocate for Black Lives Matter.
Last year Ben & Jerry’s independent board said it was going to stop selling its ice cream in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and contested east Jerusalem, saying the sales in the territories sought by the Palestinians are “inconsistent with our values.”
Earlier this year, Unilever announced that it was selling its business interest in Ben & Jerry’s in Israel to its Israeli licensee, which would market the products with Hebrew and Arabic labels.
In its suit, Ben & Jerry’s argued the move by Unilever “poses a risk” to the integrity of its brand. Ben & Jerry’s also claimed the deal violated the 2000 acquisition agreement that allowed Ben & Jerry’s to continue its progressive social mission independent of business decisions made by Unilever.
An email sent to Unilever was not immediately returned Monday, but the company has said in the past it did have the right to the sale and that, “The deal has already closed.”
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar recently arrested at least 60 foreign workers who protested going months without pay and deported some of them, an advocacy group said, just three months before Doha hosts the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The move comes as Qatar faces intense international scrutiny over its labor practices ahead of the tournament. Like other Gulf Arab nations, Qatar heavily relies on foreign labor. The workers’ protest a week ago — and Qatar’s reaction to it — could further fuel the concern.
The head of a labor consultancy investigating the incident said the detentions cast new doubt on Qatar’s pledges to improve the treatment of workers. “Is this really the reality coming out?” asked Mustafa Qadri, executive director of the group Equidem.
In a statement to The Associated Press on Sunday night, Qatar’s government acknowledged that “a number of protesters were detained for breaching public safety laws.” It declined to offer any information about the arrests or any deportations.
Video footage posted online showed some 60 workers angry about their salaries protesting on Aug. 14 outside of the Doha offices of Al Bandary International Group, a conglomerate that includes construction, real estate, hotels, food service and other ventures. Some of those demonstrating hadn’t received their salaries for as many as seven months, Equidem said.
The protesters blocked an intersection on Doha’s C Ring Road in front of the Al Shoumoukh Tower. The footage matched known details of the street, including it having several massive portraits of Qatar’s ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, looking down on passers-by.
Al Bandary International Group, which is privately owned, did not respond to requests for comment and a telephone number registered in its name did not connect on multiple attempts to call it.
The Qatari government acknowledged that the firm hadn’t paid salaries and that its Labor Ministry would pay “all delayed salaries and benefits” to those affected.
“The company was already under investigation by the authorities for nonpayment of wages before the incident, and now further action is being taken after a deadline to settle outstanding salary payments was missed,” the government said.
Qadri said police later arrested the protesters and held them in a detention center where some described being in a stifling heat without air conditioning. Doha’s temperature this week reached around 41 degrees Celsius (105.8 degrees Fahrenheit).
Qadri described police telling those held that if they can strike in hot weather, they can sleep without air conditioning.
One detained worker who called Equidem from the detention center described seeing as many as 300 of his colleagues there from Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Nepal and the Philippines. He said some had been paid salaries after the protest while others hadn’t. His comments could not be corroborated.
Qatar, like other Gulf Arab nations, has in the past deported demonstrating foreign workers, and tied residency visas to employment. The right to form unions remains tightly controlled and available only to Qataris, as is the country’s limited right to assembly, according to the Washington-based advocacy group Freedom House.
Qatar, a small, energy-rich nation on the Arabian Peninsula, is home to the state-funded Al Jazeera satellite news network. However, expression in the country remains tightly controlled. Last year, Qatar detained and later deported a Kenyan security guard who wrote and spoke publicly about the woes of the country’s migrant labor force.
Since FIFA awarded the tournament to Qatar in 2010, the country has taken some steps to overhaul the country’s employment practices. That includes eliminating its so-called kafala employment system, which tied workers to their employers, who had say over whether they could leave their jobs or even the country.
Qatar also has adopted a minimum monthly wage of 1,000 Qatari riyals ($275) for workers and required food and housing allowances for employees not receiving that directly from their employers.
Activists like Qadri have called on Doha to do more, particularly when it comes to ensuring workers receive their salaries on time and are protected from abusive employers.
“Have we all been duped by Qatar over the last several years?” Qadri asked, suggesting that recent reforms might have been “a cover” for authorities allowing prevailing labor practices to continue.
The World Cup will start this November in Qatar.
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Associated Press writer Jon Gambrell in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, contributed to this report.
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A torn ACL giveth, a torn ACL taketh away.
The cruel reality of football set in Monday when Giants rookie inside linebacker Darrian Beavers — who was one of the pleasant surprises of training camp stepping in for a limited Blake Martinez — learned he will miss the season after suffering a torn ACL in Sunday’s game.
Martinez suffered his torn ACL last September and has been on a managed workload in camp, allowing Beavers, a sixth-round pick, a chance to play with the starters.
“For young players, that’s tough,” head coach Brian Daboll said. “Particularly for guys that were developing and doing a good job in camp with a bright future.”
At least six members of the Giants’ 11-player 2022 draft class are dealing with injuries serious enough to miss practices.
“Whenever something like that happens, there’s a wide range of emotions for every player, and I’d say each player is different,” Daboll said. “You try to be supportive and do the best job that you can in that regard — having your mind on what’s next.”
Martinez, who has 174 tackles in 19 games with the Giants, made his preseason debut Sunday.
“He was active, was where he was supposed to be, read the offense well.” Daboll said. “I have a lot of confidence in Blake.”
The Giants and Jets will hold one joint practice Thursday in East Rutherford.
Daboll and Jets head coach Robert Saleh met at the NFL’s annual meeting in March and began discussing the possibility. It could’ve been two practices, but the schedule didn’t align with the Giants coming off a Sunday game and the Jets coming off a Monday game.
“Practice the right way, almost like you’re practicing against your team,” Daboll said of his approach. “I’d say it’s pretty competitive, but you still want to take care of one another knowing that you only have so many guys. You want to try to keep people up, stay away from the quarterback. The conversations I’ve had with coach Saleh up until this point have been good.”
The Giants and Jets haven’t practiced together since 2005, when players brawled and coaches exchanged heated criticisms.
“We’ll try to stay from that,” Daboll quipped.
The Giants might need to add a kicker before Sunday’s preseason finale against the Jets.
Punter Jamie Gillan filled in for Graham Gano (concussion) in the second half against the Bengals, but there is risk in overtaxing him.
But the Giants might not be in a rush to burn another roster spot on a temporary kicker with injuries mounting elsewhere and a need to cut from 85 to 80 players on Tuesday.
“I’m just here to hold and punt,” Gillan said. “If they need any more field goals from me, I’ll be there waiting.”
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CHICAGO — Albert Pujols hit career homer No. 693, Jordan Montgomery pitched a one-hitter and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Monday for their season-high eighth straight victory.
Pujols led off the seventh with a drive to left-center for his seventh homer in his last 10 games and No. 14 overall in his final big league season. There was a noticeable round of cheers from the Wrigley Field crowd of 29,719 as the three-time NL MVP rounded the bases on his second hit of the night.
Drew Smyly became the 449th pitcher to surrender a homer to the 42-year-old Pujols, who matched Barry Bonds for the major league record. It was Pujols’ 940th multihit game, snapping a tie with Paul Waner for 10th on the career list.
That one run was all Montgomery (7-3) needed. The left-hander struck out seven and walked none in his first career complete game, improving to 4-0 in four starts since he was acquired in an Aug. 2 trade with the New York Yankees.
Rookie Christopher Morel doubled with two out in the third for Chicago’s only hit. Morel hustled into third when shortstop Paul DeJong mishandled the relay from left fielder Tyler O’Neill. But Montgomery retired Nick Madrigal on a grounder to DeJong, ending the inning.
Montgomery threw 99 pitches for the NL Central leaders in the opener of a five-game series, 65 for strikes.
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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 leave the federal government in December after more than five decades.
Fauci directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden and also leads a lab studying the immune system.
While the COVID-19 pandemic introduced him to millions of Americans, he’s given straight-talk to the nation about numerous outbreaks including HIV/AIDS, SARS, pandemic flu, Ebola and the 2001 anthrax attacks.
“I’ve gone into this campus and into the labs and into the hospital every day, including most weekends, for 54 years. The idea of walking away from it obviously is bittersweet,” Fauci told The Associated Press.
In announcing his departure, the 81-year-old Fauci called his roles “the honor of a lifetime” but said it was time “to pursue the next chapter of my career.”
Known for his candor and for the ability to translate complex medical information into everyday language, Fauci has been a key adviser to seven presidents starting with Ronald Reagan.
Fauci became the face of the government response to COVID-19 as it hit in early 2020, with frequent appearances on television news and at daily press conferences with White House officials, including then-President Donald Trump. But as the pandemic deepened, Fauci fell out of favor with Trump when his urgings of continued public caution clashed with the former president’s desire to return to normalcy and to promote unproven treatments for the virus.
Fauci found himself marginalized by the Trump administration, but he continued to speak out publicly in media interviews, advocating social distancing and masks in public settings before the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines.
He was also the subject of political attacks and death threats and was given a security detail for his protection.
When Biden won the White House, he asked Fauci to stay on in his administration in an elevated capacity.
“I’ve been able to call him at any hour of the day for his advice,” Biden said in a statement. “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.”
Fauci said he planned to continue working after leaving the government, saying he wants to use his experience “to hopefully inspire the younger generation of scientists and would-be scientists” to consider a career in public service.
For all the rancor of the coronavirus pandemic, it wasn’t Fauci’s first run-in with an angry public. He became head of the infectious diseases branch of the National Institutes of Health in 1984 when the nation was in the throes of the AIDS crisis. Activists protested what they saw as government indifference and Fauci, frustrated at being unable to save dying patients in the NIH’s hospital, brought them to the table in the hunt for treatments.
Later, under President George W. Bush, Fauci helped develop PEPFAR, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, to bring life-saving HIV treatments to developing countries. In 2008, Bush awarded Fauci the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Fauci said Monday he’d hoped there would be a successful HIV vaccine before he retired but “it wasn’t for lack of trying” to overcome extraordinary scientific challenges posed by that virus.
Fast forward to COVID-19, and for many Americans, Fauci has remained a trusted voice even as scientists were surprised again and again by a fast-evolving new virus. The NIH had laid the scientific groundwork for the speedy development of powerful coronavirus vaccines that, while not perfect, are highly effective at preventing serious illness and death.
Fauci told the AP that he remains frustrated at the country’s divisions over how to handle the pandemic.
“If ever there was a situation where you wanted a unified approach and everybody pulling together for the common good, it would be when you’re in the middle of a public health crisis,” he said. “As a physician and a scientist, I and my colleagues have the responsibility to do what’s correct, what is science-based.”
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BEIJING (AP) — Brush fires have forced the evacuation of more than 1,500 people in southwest China and power rationing for factories has reportedly been extended as weeks of record heat and drought batter the region.
Some shopping malls in the megacity of Chongqing have been ordered closed for most of the day to reduce electricity demand, state broadcaster CCTV said, limiting opening hours to 4 to 9 p.m.
The drought and heat have wilted crops and caused rivers including the giant Yangtze to shrink, disrupting cargo traffic and reducing power supply from hydroelectric dams at a time of soaring demand for air conditioning. State media say the government will try to protect the autumn grain harvest, which is 75% of China’s annual total, by shooting chemicals into clouds to try to generate rain.
The disruption adds to challenges for the ruling Communist Party, which is trying to shore up sagging economic growth before a meeting this fall at which President Xi Jinping is expected to be given a third five-year term as party leader.
There was no public announcement of the extension of power rationing in Sichuan province into a second week, but it was detailed in a company statement and a government notice to companies that was reported by Chinese news outlets.
The “tense situation” of power supplies in Sichuan province “has further intensified,” Tencent News said Monday in a report that included a photo of the government notice.
LIER Chemical Co. said in an announcement through the stock exchange in the southern city of Shenzhen that its facilities in the cities of Jinyang and Guang’an in Sichuan received an order extending power rationing through Thursday.
Factories in Sichuan that make processor chips, solar panels, auto components and other industrial goods were required to shut down or reduce activity last week to conserve power for homes as air conditioning demand surged in temperatures as high as 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit). Air conditioning, elevators and lights were shut off in offices and shopping malls.
In Shanghai, a factory and shipping hub on China’s east coast, Tesla Ltd. and a major state-owned automaker suspended production last week due to disruption in supplies of components from Sichuan, the Shanghai city government said.
Sichuan, with 94 million people, is especially hard-hit because it gets 80% of its power from hydroelectric dams. Other provinces rely more on coal-fired power, which isn’t affected.
Economists say if Sichuan reopens relatively soon, the national impact should be limited because the province accounts for only 4% of China’s industrial output.
The Chinese government says this summer is China’s hottest and driest since it began keeping temperature and rainfall records in 1961. Temperatures have exceeded 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the past week and longer.
Brush fires in outlying areas of Chongqing, which borders Sichuan, are the latest scourge resulting from the heat and drought.
More than 1,500 residents had been moved to shelters, while around 5,000 civilian and military personnel had been mobilized to put out the blazes, the official Xinhua News Agency said Monday.
Helicopters have been sent to drop water on the fires, supporting crews on the ground who have in the past been left to their own resources.
In 2019, a wildfire in the mountains of Sichuan province killed 30 firefighters and volunteers.
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BERLIN (AP) — Several substances seem to have contributed to the massive fish die-off in the Oder River that forms much of Germany’s border with Poland, a German official said Monday.
Numerous theories have been floated about the cause of the environmental disaster, but so far none have been conclusive, a spokesman for Germany’s Environment Ministry said. He rejected suggestions from a senior Polish official that Germany was spreading “fake news” about pesticides being behind the environmental disaster.
“The search for the causes of the fish die-off in the Oder still haven’t been completed,” said Andreas Kuebler, the ministry spokesman. “So far we have several organic and inorganic substances that could be responsible.”
“It seems to be a cocktail of chemicals,” he told reporters in Berlin. “According to our information so far, none of these substances alone led to the fish die-off. It must still be assumed that this could be a multi-causal incident.”
Kuebler said a type of algae that normally grows in brackish water and produces a substance toxic to fish may also have played a role in the disaster.
Recent lab results showed a sharp growth of Prymnesium parvum in the Oder that could only have resulted from increased salt levels caused by an “industrial discharge,” he said.
Dead fish in the Oder were first noticed by fishermen in southwestern Poland in late July, but German authorities said they weren’t officially notified by their Polish counterparts until the second week of August. Poland’s government is trying to track down those responsible. Ten tons of dead fish have been removed from the river.
Warsaw lashed out over the weekend, with Environment Minister Anna Moskwa accusing Germany of spreading “fake news” about the levels of pesticides in the river.
“In Poland, the substance is tested and detected below the quantification threshold, that is, it has no effect on fish and other species,” she wrote on Twitter.
Kuebler said Germany was “surprised and a bit saddened” by the claim.
“We never said that the Polish side is responsible for the the use of pesticides (and) that fish died of this,” he said.
In Poland, where more than 100 tons of dead fish have been removed from the river, the prime minister has called the die-off an environmental “catastrophe.”
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DUBROVNIK, Croatia (AP) — A pair of U.S. Air Force B52 strategic bombers on Monday flew low over the Croatian resort of Dubrovnik and three other NATO-member states in the region as a sign of support amid the Russian aggression in Ukraine.
In addition to the walled Croatian tourist resort of Dubrovnik, the aircraft flew over the government headquarters in Skopje, North Macedonia, the downtown Skanderbeg Square in the Albanian capital, Tirana, and up the Adriatic coast of Montenegro.
The Balkans and the Adriatic Sea have lately seen increased military, intelligence and propaganda activity by Moscow, which considers the region of its strategic interest because of its access to the Mediterranean.
“The purpose of each flyover is to demonstrate U.S. commitment and assurance to NATO allies and partners located in southeastern Europe,” the U.S. Air Force said in a statement. “Additionally, this will provide citizens an opportunity to take photos, videos, and enjoy the aircraft flying overhead.”
Crowds gathered on the squares in Skopje and Tirana, and tourists watched in Dubrovnik and Montenegro as the giant bombers thundered overhead. Some onlookers waved American flags.
North Macedonia was the last nation to join NATO in 2020 and Montenegro did it in 2017, both despite strong opposition from Russia.
North Macedonia’s Army Chief of Stuff, Lt. Colonel Jovan Azmanovski, told TV broadcaster Kanal 5 that the bombers’ flights were symbolic proof that “our skies are safe.”
“People in North Macedonia were able to see a flights of USAF B52 two strategic bombers over Skopje, which demonstrate our NATO membership and the safety and security of our and skies of entire alliance. Our skies are safe and our (NATO) membership is more than visible,” Azmanovski said.
In Tirana, Albanian Army Chief of Staff Arben Kingji said “we are witnessing a strategic military demonstration.”
“Our strategic partners are hand to hand with us, it’s a message of unity,” he said at the square where people gathered.
The two B-52 Stratofortress aircraft are assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron currently operating out of RAF Fairford, United Kingdom.
Since 2018, the U.S. has conducted more than 200 Bomber Task Force sorties with allies and partners.
Most recently, this involved B-1B Lancer flights over the Nordic, Baltic, and Black Sea regions in May, as well as an air policing overflight of North Macedonia in June. In June, Stratofortresses conducted flights over the Arctic Ocean, and later took part in BALTOPS, the largest annual exercise in the Baltic Sea.
In the Baltic Sea, the amphibious warship USS Kearsarge — the largest warship ever to visit Lithuania — was officially welcomed Monday. The country borders fellow NATO member Poland and Belarus, a Moscow ally.
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MILAN (AP) — The far-right candidate who aspires to be Italy’s first female leader came under fire Monday from opponents for posting a pixelized video that purports to show a woman being raped by an asylum-seeker.
Giorgia Meloni, the leader of the Brothers of Italy party that has neo-fascist roots, on Sunday evening reposted a video on Twitter from an Italian news site that was taken by a witness from a window overlooking the street. The woman, identified as Ukrainian, can be heard yelling in distress. A 27-year-old asylum-seeker from Guinea has been arrested in the sexual assault, according to Italian media reports.
“One cannot remain silent front of this atrocious episode of sexual violence in broad daylight in Piacenza by an asylum-seeker,’’ Meloni wrote. “A hug for this woman. I will do everything possible to restore security to our cities.”
Her main opponent in the Sept. 25 vote, Democratic Party leader Enrico Letta, countered in a radio interview that reposting the video went beyond “the bounds of dignity and decency.”
A former education minister, Lucia Azzolina, said posting the alleged rape video “is not an official criminal complaint, but instrumentalization’’ of violence.
“(Seeing) a woman, candidate to run the country, using this media, is chilling,” Azzolina said.
And Carlo Calenda, leader of a small, new centrist party called Action, said “Meloni has done something not worthy of a civilized country, and against women.”
Meloni’s allusion to security in Italian cities is a right-wing theme in this election campaign, which also hits at immigration. She was backed by coalition partner Matteo Salvini, the leader of the right-wing League party and former firebrand interior minister, who pledged that “defending our borders and Italians will be a duty for me, not a right.”
In a video response to Letta’s criticism, Meloni emphasized that no one is identifiable in the video and that the center-left leader had failed to condemn the attack itself.
“Why don’t you speak of this? Because otherwise you need to come to terms with the fact that security in our cities is out of control, thanks also to the surreal immigration policies that you have pursued,’’ Meloni said.
Polls show the Brothers of Italia having a potential lead with voters over the Democratic Party ahead of the parliamentary election, but neither have enough support to govern alone.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s losing presidential candidate Raila Odinga has filed a Supreme Court challenge to last week’s election result, asserting that the process was marked by criminal subversion and seeking that the outcome be nullified and a new vote be ordered.
Odinga arrived to cheers Monday and helped to hoist boxes of material for the petition into place, starting the 14-day period in which the court must rule. At least two other petitions were filed by human rights figures.
Deputy President William Ruto was declared the winner of the close Aug. 9 election with almost 50.5% of votes. The peaceful election turned chaotic in the final minutes before the declaration when the electoral commission split and a majority of commissioners said they couldn’t support the result.
The dissenting commissioners and the chairman have traded accusations of misconduct, extending the uncertainty in East Africa’s most stable democracy. Until then, the election had been seen as the country’s most transparent, with the commission posting more than 46,000 results forms online from polling stations for anyone to do the math themselves.
The petition filed by Odinga’s team, seen by The Associated Press, names the electoral commission, its members and Ruto himself. It asserts “premeditated unlawful and criminal subversion of the integrity and constitutionality of the electoral process in order to assist and secure a fraudulent result.”
The petition singles out commission chairman Wafula Chebukati, who declared Ruto the winner, asserting that he “set out to subvert the sovereign will of the people of Kenya and overthrow the constitutional order” by declaring results that had not been completely tallied and verified. Twenty-seven constituencies allegedly left out would have affected the outcome, the petition says.
The petition also alleges manipulation of some results forms and computer data and asserts that the actions made the difference in the close election in which Odinga received almost 49% of votes.
A lawyer working with Odinga, James Orengo, told journalists he has worked on several such petitions and “this one, I can assure you, is a bombshell” in its allegations of criminal conduct against the commission chair.
Odinga in brief comments after the filing alleged the existence of vague “corruption cartels” that he believes “are killing our hard-won democracy” and seeking to return Kenya to a one-party state. Odinga is famous for his years-long detention while fighting the one-party state in the 1980s under former President Daniel Arap Moi — the young Ruto’s mentor.
This is the 77-year-old Odinga’s fifth and likely final try at the presidency. His court challenge to the 2017 election — also overseen by Chebukati — led to the court overturning the result over irregularities, a first in Africa. He boycotted the new election, but his challenge led to reforms this time around.
President Uhuru Kenyatta backed former rival and longtime opposition leader Odinga against his own deputy, Ruto, with whom he bitterly fell out years ago. He still hasn’t spoken publicly since he cast his vote. Kenyatta spokeswoman Kanze Dena didn’t reply when asked when he might make a statement. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/kenya-presidential-vote-loser-files-supreme-court-challenge/ | 2022-08-23T03:30:41Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/kenya-presidential-vote-loser-files-supreme-court-challenge/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An Afghan refugee charged in the slayings of two Muslim men is facing new charges in connection with the shooting death of another man in the parking lot of a refugee resettlement agency earlier this month.
A grand jury indicted Muhammad Syed in the three killings Monday. He’s also a suspect in the shooting death of a Muslim shop owner in November 2021, but he has yet to be charged in that case.
The indictment includes the deaths of Aftab Hussein and Muhammad Afzaal Hussain. Hussein, 41, was slain on the night of July 26 after parking his car in the usual spot near his home. Afzaal Hussain, a 27-year-old urban planner who had worked on the campaign of a New Mexico congresswoman, was gunned down on Aug. 1 while taking his evening walk.
In the Aug. 5 killing, authorities have accused Syed of shooting Naeem Hussain as he sat in his vehicle outside Lutheran Family Services, the resettlement agency, following funeral services for two of the other shooting victims. Shots were fired at Hussain’s SUV around 4 p.m., striking him in the head and the arm.
Syed, 51, has denied any involvement in the killings that shook New Mexico’s Muslim community, and his defense attorneys argued during a court hearing last week that he had no criminal record since previous domestic violence cases against him were not pursued.
Prosecutors argued that Syed was a dangerous man. A state district agreed, ordering Syed to be held without bond pending trial.
The indictment made public Monday also includes four counts of tampering with evidence related to the three killings that Syed has been charged with.
“Our homicide detectives continue to work with prosecutors to ensure all victims receive justice in this tragic case,” Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina said in a statement.
Syed’s public defenders declined to comment on the latest charges.
Albuquerque police detectives obtained surveillance video that showed a gray sedan fleeing the scene after Naeem Hussain was shot. Tips from the public and additional surveillance video helped detectives identify the vehicle and they named Syed as the owner of the car.
Syed was arrested Aug. 8 more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) from his Albuquerque home. He told authorities he was on his way to Texas, citing the ambush-style killings as his concern.
According to the initial criminal complaint filed by Albuquerque police, investigators determined that bullet casings found in Syed’s vehicle matched the caliber of the weapons believed to have been used in the July 26 and Aug. 1 killings and that casings found at the crime scenes were linked to guns found at Syed’s home and in his vehicle.
Federal authorities in court filings have pointed to cellphone records and accused one of Syed’s sons of possibly helping his father track Naeem Hussain before he was killed. Shaheen Syed’s attorney has argued that those accusations were thin and dismissed prosecutors’ claims that the younger Syed provided a false address when purchasing a gun from a local shop in 2021. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national/afghan-refugee-faces-murder-charge-in-third-muslim-killing/ | 2022-08-23T03:32:08Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national/afghan-refugee-faces-murder-charge-in-third-muslim-killing/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Conservationists are calling on the public to help safeguard 'Ua'u Kani, or Wedge-tailed Shearwater Seabirds, after five of them have been found dead in the Ha'ena area on Kaua'i over the past several weeks.
Experts suspect either pets or feral animals killed the birds.
"It's incredibly tragic to hear of these recent kills and I know this is not the first incident in Ha'ena this year," said Alex Dutcher of invasive predator management group Hallux Ecosystems Restoration.
The seabird deaths are especially tragic, scientists point out, as shearwater chicks rely on both parents to grow up successfully.
This time of year, the baby birds are hatching and will be resting in their ground burrows for more than three months before heading out to sea.
Not only are they easily accessible to predators, much of the time they're unguarded, as their parents will forage at sea during the day -- which is why conservationists are urging pet owners to be vigilant.
"Keeping your dogs on a leash, keeping your dogs in a fenced yard if can, keeping your cats indoors or on leashes as well," Dutcher added.
Experts deem the 'Ua'u Kani a critical species because they deliver to upland plants much-needed nutrients that then trickle down throughout watersheds.
"So there's a lot of studies done, especially in coastal systems, looking at the impacts of seabirds on reef health, size of fish, health of coral," Dutcher said.
If you see an 'Ua'u Kani in distress, call Save Our Shearwaters at (808) 635-5117.
Click here for more information on how to safeguard Shearwaters.
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FREDERICKSBURG , Texas (AP) — Part of why Terry Hamilton says he abruptly left his job running elections deep in Texas wine country is by now a familiar story in America: He became fed up with the harassment that followed the 2020 election.
But this was no ordinary exit.
On the brink of November’s midterm elections, it was not just Hamilton who up and quit this month but also the only other full-time election worker in rural Gillespie County. The sudden emptying of an entire local elections department came less than 70 days before voters start casting ballots.
By the middle of last week, no one was left at the darkened and locked elections office in a metal building annex off the main road in Fredericksburg. A “Your Vote Counts” poster hung in a window by the door.
A scramble is now underway to train replacements and ground them in layers of new Texas voting laws that are among the strictest in the U.S. That includes assistance from the Texas Secretary of State, whose spokesperson could not recall a similar instance in which an elections office was racing to start over with a completely new staff. But the headaches don’t stop there.
The resignations have more broadly made the county of roughly 27,000 residents — which overwhelmingly backed former President Donald Trump in 2020 — an extraordinary example of the fallout resulting from threats to election officials. Officials and voting experts worry that a new wave of harassment or worse will return in November, fueled by false claims of widespread fraud.
Hamilton, who has clashed with poll watchers in Gillespie County in past elections, said he didn’t want to go through it again.
“That’s the one thing we can’t understand. Their candidate won, heavily,” Hamilton said. “But there’s fraud here?”
He declined to discuss the nature of the threats in a phone interview, referring questions to the county attorney, who did not respond to a phone message. Gillespie County Sheriff Buddy Mills said neither his department nor police in Fredericksburg had received information about threats from elections officials.
Hamilton worked under Anissa Herrera, the former county elections administrator whose resignation was first reported by the Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post. “I was threatened, I’ve been stalked, I’ve been called out on social media,” she told the outlet. “And it’s just dangerous misinformation.”
The departures pile on the examples across the U.S. of how death threats, harassment and unfounded accusations have driven local election officials from their jobs. Citing the potential effect on democracy, the U.S. Department of Justice launched a task force last year to address rising threats against election officials.
They are familiar to many election workers in Texas, which has been at the vanguard of a Republican campaign nationwide to tighten election laws in response to Trump’s baseless claims that the 2020 election was rigged. Supporters are easy to find in Gillespie County, a popular getaway to booming vineyards and vacation rentals in the scenic Texas Hill Country, which is a short day trip from the state’s liberal capital in Austin but separated by a gulf politically. In 2020, Trump won the county with nearly 80% of the vote.
But the resignations surprised Mo Saiidi, chairman of the Gillespie County GOP, who said recent elections had run smoothly. Hamilton said run-ins with poll watchers traced back to 2020 but said other issues weighed on the office, including what he contended was was a lack of support from the county. He also recently decided to run as a write-in candidate for county treasurer, which he said required him to step down.
Saiidi believes funding played a role. “They had some differences and they couldn’t come to a closure, and they decided in frustration to just quit,” said Saiidi, who also serves on the county’s election commission.
A survey released in March by the Brennan Center for Justice at the New York University School of Law found that one in three election officials knows someone who has left a job in part because of threats and intimidation, and that one in six had experienced threats personally.
In Texas alone, at least 37 election administrators since the 2020 election have left what were previously stable positions, said Trudy Hancock, president of the Texas Association of Elections Administrators, citing a presentation she had seen. There are 254 counties in Texas, not all of which have dedicated election administration offices.
Threats are not all that’s making the job tougher in Texas. A sweeping new voting law gives wide latitude to partisan poll watchers and threatens election workers with criminal charges for denying them access. The same law put new restrictions on mail voting but made a messy debut during Texas’ first-in-the-nation primary in March, when more 23,000 mail ballots were discarded outright as voters struggled to navigate the new rules.
It underscores the challenges a new staff will face getting up to speed under a time crunch. For now, Saiidi said the county clerk and tax assessor have been discussed as possible fills-in.
Hancock, who is also the elections administrator in Brazos County, said her workers could previously take angry calls as voters blowing off steam. “But in this climate and the things that go on now, we have to take everything serious and at face value,” she said.
Less than 24 hours after the office in Gillespie County officially cleared out, the resignations were front of mind at a pavilion in Fredericksburg, where Democrat Beto O’Rourke had swung through in his campaign to unseat Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Roger Norman, 60, felt the election was still in good hands but called threats a pattern of intimidation. Outside, at a counter rally of Trump supporters, welder Abel Salazar said he had no concerns with elections in the heavily conservative county and that interest in poll watching was high.
“There are a lot of people that have been volunteering,” Salazar, 53, said.
Hamilton said deadlines in his old office are already creeping up.
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LAIE, Hawaii (KITV4) – One person is dead and three others suffered serious to critical injuries following a head-on crash on the Kamehameha Highway on Oahu’s North Shore, Monday afternoon.
The crash happened just after 1 p.m. in the area of Gunstock Ranch and the Malaekahana State Recreation Area.
At least two vehicles were involved in the crash. A KITV4 viewer sent in video from the scene that appeared to show two vehicles -- a pickup and a sedan -- in a head-on crash.
Authorities down the highway in both directions following the crash. It is unclear how long the highway will remain closed.
According to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS), four people were found in the wreckage. One of the victims, a man in his 30s, was dead at the scene.
A woman in her 60s was found in critical condition. A woman in her 30s and a man in his 20s were both found suffering serious injuries. EMS rushed the three surviving patients to local emergency rooms.
Officials have not said which victims were in which vehicle. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
This is a developing story. Check back with KITV4 for more information.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- Honolulu Little League did it again! The boys from Hawaii on Monday won their third game of the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The game was supposed to start at 1 p.m. Hawaii time, but was delayed because of the weather and extra innings from previous games, and didn't get underway until 2:30 p.m. Hawaii time.
Honolulu Little League, representing the West Region, shutout the Southwest champs from Pearland Little League of Texas 6-0.
As the winner of Game 24 of the World Series, Honolulu Little League moves on to play the Southeast Region champs -- Nolensville Little League of Tennessee -- on Wednesday, August 24 at 9 a.m. Hawaii time. It will be televised on ESPN. Both teams have a record of 3-0.
Honolulu Little League's first two games of the World Series ended early, in the bottom of the 5th inning because of the 10-run mercy rule.
Honolulu beat Texas last Friday 12-0 in a no-hitter, and also beat Washington State 11-1 last Wednesday.
The Little League Baseball World Series goes through Sunday, August 28.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A local North Carolina grand jury on Monday advanced its consideration of possible criminal charges against state Attorney General Josh Stein and two aides over an investigation into a political ad targeting Stein’s 2020 election opponent.
After hearing from a State Bureau of Investigation agent, the Wake County grand jury asked in writing that the Wake district attorney’s office submit an indictment for consideration “against any and each” of three people, including Stein himself.
The Democratic attorney general, his 2020 campaign manager Eric Stern and current state Justice Department chief of staff Seth Dearmin — a former Stein campaign manager — were identified in Monday’s “presentment” document signed by the jury foreperson. They have not been charged with any crime.
Stein, a potential 2024 candidate for governor, lashed out in a statement at what he called a “nonsense investigation.”
The investigation stems from a State Board of Elections complaint filed in fall 2020 by Stein’s Republican opponent, Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O’Neill. He accused Stein’s campaign of circulating a political ad that violated a 91-year-old libel law.
The O’Neill campaign said Stein’s commercial, which accused the Republican of letting more than a thousand rape kits go untested, was “false and derogatory” because police rather than prosecutors are responsible for testing rape kits. Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman’s office began investigating in 2021.
Freeman, also a Democrat, said Monday that her office could present the grand jury with a possible indictment as soon as next month. But a ruling as early as this week from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could derail the district attorney’s push for prosecution.
Stein’s campaign committee has said the ad was truthful.
Freeman “continues to pursue her nonsense investigation over a campaign ad that is true from an election that is long since passed, using a 91-year-old statute that has never been used against any other candidate,” the Stein campaign wrote in a statement Monday. “While the attorney general is disappointed by this ongoing distraction, he continues to focus on his work to test sexual assault kits and get justice for survivors of sexual assault.”
Freeman has recused herself from the case — citing her working relationship with O’Neill and Stein — and gave it to a senior assistant in her office.
Stein’s campaign committee asked the appeals court last week to issue a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the state law while the committee and other plaintiffs seek to strike it down as unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles refused last week to grant the injunction.
Dating to at least 1931, the law makes it illegal to deliberately disseminate a false “derogatory report” that could harm a candidate’s chance of election.
The misdemeanor for violating the law carries a penalty of up to 60 days in jail with up to $1,000 in fines, but someone with an otherwise clean criminal record would avoid serving time if convicted. Any criminal charge against Stein or his aides could harm the Democrat’s electoral prospects.
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The Hawaii Police Dept. announced the retirement of longtime narcotics canine Rory on Monday, after seven years of service.
Rory’s career on the force impressed many of the officers he worked with. In his seven years, he took 60 lbs. of drugs off the streets of Hawaii Island, and recovered more than half a million dollars.
The springer spaniel came to Hawaii in 2015, via a California program that raises and trains narcotics canines.
“To an uneducated eye, Rory does not look like your typical narcotics police canine,” said Area II Vice Lieutenant Edwin Buyten. “He was one of our secret weapons.”
Area II K9 Supervisor and Vice Detective Chad Taniyama echoed the sentiment, saying “Rory is the epitome of don’t judge a book by its cover.”
Rory still has a lot of spunk, says Buyten, but the dog’s age -- 10-years-old -- and health were considerations in his retirement. “We want him to have a good quality of life in his retirement,” said Buyten.
Rory will enjoy his retirement living with the family of Officer Stephen Kishimoto Jr., who was the dog's most recent handler.
During his time on the force, Rory recovered a total of 35 pounds of meth, 2 pounds of heroin, 3 pounds of cocaine, 20 pounds of marijuana, and more than $500,000.
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Former President Donald Trump waves as he departs Trump Tower on August 10 in New York. The Justice Department issued a new subpoena to the National Archives for more January 6 documents.
The Justice Department has issued a new grand jury subpoena to the National Archives for more documents as part of its investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CNN.
This latest subpoena, issued on August 17, is in addition to a subpoena the Department of Justice sent to the Archives earlier this year, requesting the same documents and information that the Archives had previously handed over to the House select committee investigating January 6.
This new subpoena, which has not been previously reported, is understood to request additional documents and data from the Archives, pertaining to a period of time both before and after January 6.
Thomas Windom, an Assistant US Attorney, who is leading the criminal probe into the effort to impede the transfer of power after the 2020 election, including the potential role played by former President Donald Trump and allies to organize a group of fake electors who could keep Trump in power despite losing the election. The US Attorney's Office declined to comment.
The subpoena requests that the documents be produced by the end of August.
The new subpoena is the latest indication that the Justice Department is ramping up its investigation and has broadened the scope of its probe into the potential role White House staff played in events leading up to the attack on the Capitol that day.
Last week, CNN and others reported that Trump White House lawyer Eric Herschmann, who pushed back on efforts by the former President and his allies to overturn the 2020 election, had been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury investigating the events surrounding January 6.
Other Trump lawyers, including Pat Cipollone and Patrick Philbin, have also been subpoenaed, and DOJ officials have been gearing up to try to access direct communications with Trump when he was in office, which could set off a legal fight over executive privilege. | https://www.kitv.com/news/national/exclusive-justice-department-issues-new-subpoena-to-national-archives-for-more-january-6-documents/article_915dbf35-eefa-55dc-9005-1d3f0847273a.html | 2022-08-23T03:33:15Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/national/exclusive-justice-department-issues-new-subpoena-to-national-archives-for-more-january-6-documents/article_915dbf35-eefa-55dc-9005-1d3f0847273a.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
ATLANTA (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham is holding up the Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause as a shield as he tries to avoid testifying before a special grand jury that’s investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others tried to illegally influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis wants to ask the South Carolina Republican about two phone calls she says he made to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his staff in the weeks after the 2020 general election, as well as the circumstances and logistics surrounding those calls. Raffensperger said at the time that Graham asked him whether he had the power to reject certain absentee ballots, a question he interpreted as a suggestion to toss out legally cast votes.
Graham’s attorneys have argued that the calls were made as part of his legislative duties and that the speech or debate clause gives him absolute protection from having to testify.
The legal back-and-forth has already delayed Graham’s testimony, which had been been set for Tuesday.
WHAT EXACTLY IS THE SPEECH OR DEBATE CLAUSE?
Under Article I of the Constitution, “for any Speech or Debate in either House,” senators and U.S. House members “shall not be questioned in any other place.” Simply, the provision — “approved at the Constitutional Convention without discussion and without opposition,” the U.S. Supreme Court wrote in a 1966 decision — is intended to protect members of Congress from questioning about official legislative acts.
In a 1968 decision concerning a congressman’s conviction under a conflict of interest statute, the Supreme Court wrote that the provision’s intent was “to prevent legislative intimidation by and accountability to the other branches of government.”
WHAT DOES IT PROTECT?
The argument over whether Graham is protected by the clause in this case “is fundamentally about what kinds of acts are legislative versus what kinds of acts are not,” said Anthony Michael Kreis, a constitutional law professor at Georgia State University.
Actions like speaking on the floor of the House or Senate, introducing legislation, working on a committee report and acts of legislative fact finding are all clearly covered, he said. News interviews, publications unrelated to official duties, political activities and engaging with the executive branch are not covered, he said.
WHAT ARE GRAHAM’S ARGUMENTS?
Graham has argued that the calls to Raffensperger involved his duties as a U.S. senator and chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, so he should have absolute protection from having to testify in this case. In court earlier this month, Graham attorney Brian Lea argued that the senator’s responsibility to decide whether to vote to certify Georgia’s election results, coupled with his shepherding of election-related legislation, made the calls part of his legislative duties.
WHAT HAS WILLIS’ TEAM ARGUED?
Prosecutors have argued that the calls are just their starting point. They have also disputed the notion that the phone calls were solely about legislative issues, saying that Graham was seeking to make changes to the way Georgia handled absentee ballots ahead of January 2021 runoff elections for U.S. Senate.
WHAT DID THE JUDGE OVERSEEING GRAHAM’S CASE SAY?
Graham asked U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May to quash his subpoena and rule that he didn’t have to testify before the special grand jury. Last week, she declined to do that, meaning Graham was still set to appear on Tuesday.
May noted that the clause doesn’t protect actions that are political rather than legislative. Even if she accepted that the calls were “comprised entirely of legislative factfinding,” and thus protected, “there would still be significant areas of potential testimony related to the grand jury’s investigation on which Senator Graham could be questioned that would in no way fall within the Clause’s protections,” she wrote.
SO WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW?
Graham appealed to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. A three-judge panel of the appeals court on Sunday issued an order temporarily putting on hold May’s order rejecting Graham’s request to quash the subpoena. That also put his Tuesday appearance before the special grand jury temporarily on hold.
The appeals court sent the case back to May, instructing her to determine whether Graham “is entitled to a partial quashal or modification of the subpoena” based on the Constitution’s speech or debate clause.
May on Monday ordered the two sides to file briefs, with the final deadline at the middle of next week. She specifically asked them to “address whether, and to what extent, certain alleged conduct (including specific lines of inquiry on telephone calls) is shielded from questioning” by the clause.
And she asked them to discuss whether “informal investigative inquiries” by members of Congress are protected by the clause or whether it applies only to “investigative inquiries that originate from a more formal congressional source, such as an investigation authorized by a Senate subcommittee.”
THEN WHAT?
It’s hard to say. If she finds that Graham is not entitled to any protection from the speech or debate clause for this matter, she could rule that any questions that Willis’ team wants to ask are fair game, professor Kreis said. But if she finds that certain lines of questioning would infringe on his privilege under the clause, she could set “narrow guideposts,” he said.
Once May has ruled on this limited issue, the case will head back to the 11th Circuit for further consideration.
HAVE ANY OTHER POTENTIAL WITNESSES MADE SIMILAR ARGUMENTS?
Yes. U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, a Georgia Republican and Trump ally, also filed a motion in federal court seeking to quash his subpoena. His case was also heard by Judge May. During a hearing, Hice’s lawyers agreed that there were some questions he could be asked before the special grand jury that wouldn’t be protected by any immunity.
May sent the case back to Fulton County Superior Court. She said at the time that if disagreements were to arise over whether specific questions infringed on Hice’s federal immunities, he could bring the federal issues back to her to settle. It wasn’t immediately clear where that stands.
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Kinnard reported from Columbia, S.C.
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Which white Crocs are best?
Crocs may have started with the basic clogs, but over the years have pushed into a range of comfortable and stylish shoes. For those who like attracting even more attention, white Crocs are available. They may be a touch harder to clean, but the brilliant white is worth it. You can even customize white Crocs to really be attention-getting.
The best white Crocs are the Crocs LiteRide 360 Clogs. They have all the same properties as the original Crocs but with a shiny new look and increased comfort.
What to know before you buy white Crocs
White Crocs types
White Crocs come in a variety of styles.
- Clogs are the original design. They have several large holes along the front and top to let water out for fast drying and a heel strap to keep it secured, though the strap can also be moved out of the way. Today there are multiple substyles of clogs, including ones without any holes or different styling of holes, ones lined with fur and “boots” with drawstring nylon pouches that go up past the ankle.
- Sandals differ from most sandals in that the two top straps aren’t adjustable on Crocs. To make up for this, some Crocs sandals include the adjustable heel strap.
- Flip-flops are identical to other flip-flops, they’re just made of Crocs’ proprietary material.
- Slides are identical to other slides, except the top strap is hole-punched like most Crocs.
- Platforms take another style such as clogs or sandals and add thicker soles to both, increasing cushioning and height.
- Sneakers are Crocs take on the style. They use a mix of Crocs’ proprietary materials to have the same quick-drying, extra-cushioned, floating properties but with more security.
Sizing
Most adult Crocs are unisex in sizing, though there are some exceptions. There are also kids’ sizes. Additionally, Crocs doesn’t use half sizes.
What to look for in quality white Crocs
Fit
Crocs shoes have three fits.
- Standard fit has the Crocs placed snuggly against the entire foot. It shouldn’t feel tight; if it does it’s too small.
- Relaxed fit opens up the toe box but stays snug across the rest of the foot.
- Roomy fit adds space around the entire foot for those who prefer the loosest feel.
Material
Crocs shoes use a variety of special materials. Some of the most common are:
- CrocsLite is the main proprietary material that all Crocs are at least partially made from, and the reason Crocs cost more than similar shoes. It’s a closed-cell resin that mimics foam and rubber and is buoyant and durable.
- LiteRide is Crocs technological leap in outsole comfort. Many of Crocs recent shoes use it.
- MatLite is used for the upper of Crocs’ sneakers. It’s extra flexible to let the foot move naturally and comfortably.
How much you can expect to spend on white Crocs
They can cost as little as $20 to as much as $80. Kids’ shoes and styles with less material such as slides and sandals cost the least while sneakers cost the most. The average Crocs cost $30-$50.
White Crocs FAQ
How do I keep white Crocs clean?
A. Crocs are easy to keep clean. No matter the style, all you need is to give them a good scrub with a soft cloth and a mixture of soap and warm water. Some styles such as the original clogs can be safely machine-washed. Always double-check if your Crocs are machine-safe before doing so.
Can I customize white Crocs?
A. Yes. In fact, it’s common to do so. The best supplies to use are latex or acrylic paint. These take time to dry and set, meaning if you make a mistake, you can just wash it off and start again. This also means you need to protect them while they dry.
You can also use permanent markers on your Crocs. These set immediately and can be removed with rubbing alcohol if you make a mistake. This doesn’t have quite the same pop as paint, which is a pro or a con, depending on your vision.
What are Jibbitz?
A. Jibbitz are special charms made by Crocs that you can slip into the large holes found on most of its shoes. Many Crocs styles include one or more Jibbitz. They come in just about any form you can imagine, including superheroes, animals, inanimate objects, etc. You can also find or order custom Jibbitz on websites such as Etsy.
What are the best white Crocs to buy?
Top white Crocs
What you need to know: This is the suped-up version of the classic clogs for even more comfort.
What you’ll love: The LiteRide insole pushes the comfort up to the max and the fresh design of the upper looks sleeker than the original large-holed look. They have a roomy fit. The ankle straps have two holes for fitting up to four Jibbitz overall.
What you should consider: The Jibbitz placement may cause some irritation on your heel, and a few purchasers wished there were more cushioning in the heel, too.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top white Crocs for the money
What you need to know: It doesn’t get more simple — or more comfortable — than a good pair of slides.
What you’ll love: The midsole is covered with little bumps to help your feet stick to the shoe, and the outsole is grooved for extra traction. There are several shades of white to choose from, as well as pairs with extra color or a special design.
What you should consider: Several customers reported these feeling too tight and recommended ordering a size up. Others reported them feeling oddly stiff with less cushioning than expected.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Kohl’s
Worth checking out
Crocs LiteRide 360 Pacer Sneakers
What you need to know: These sneakers are perfect for when you need something more secure on your feet.
What you’ll love: The upper is made of MatLite to stay flexible and match the natural movements of your feet while the outsole is made of LiteRide foam for superior cushioning and comfort. There’s space for one Jibbitz on each shoe, just under the last line of laces.
What you should consider: A few purchases had issues with the laces slowly cutting through the eyelets. Others reported the laces as being too long.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which blackout curtain liner is best?
A blackout curtain liner is an affordable alternative to buying new, thicker curtains. Blackout curtains can be bulky and come in limited patterns and colors. Plus, you like your curtains — they don’t just block out the sun. Keep your attractive, sheer curtains, and limit outside light with a liner. You will get the best of both worlds and won’t have to worry about redesigning your room. If you want an easy way to make your room into a cave-like habitat, the Driftaway Thermal Blackout Curtain Liners are the top choice.
Why are blackout curtain liners beneficial?
Blackout curtain liners offer a number of benefits.
- Noise reduction: Liners minimize how sound travels and provides you with privacy in your room.
- Insulate your room: Blocking windows limits weather effects on the temperature inside, helping to keep your room consistent.
- Fade prevention: Sunlight can cause fading and damage to your furniture, but a blackout liner can help prevent that.
What to know before you buy a blackout curtain liner
The number of panels you need can depend on how big your windows are and how many you want to cover. Figure out how many you need, how thick you want them to be and the shape and style of your windows.
Material
Liners come in soft, polyester blends and thicker, tighter woven fabrics. Many are machine-washable, but each set is different. Read the instructions for your liners before washing them. Some flame retardant styles come with separate instructions.
Length and width
Liners come in many sizes and sets of two, so curtains can be left open from the middle. Measure your windows and the current curtains you are using. This will help you find the size you need and what set of liners suits you best.
Shape and thickness
Curtain liners commonly come in long rectangular panels. However, they can be shaped in other ways and have a difference in thickness. There are short curtain liners to accommodate smaller windows and several fabrics with varying thicknesses to ensure total blackout.
Style
Blackout curtain liners are available in multiple styles.
- Grommet: This style has holes in the fabric with protective rings to effortlessly weave the curtain onto the rod.
- Ring: These curtains require rings that help lock them into place and slip over the rod.
- Single-rod pocket: This is when the fabric at the top loops over as a sleeve around the rod.
- Fabric loop: In this case, extra fabric is used to create several loops for the rod to go through.
What to look for in a quality blackout curtain liner
Darkness
While there are many reasons to use blackout curtains, complete darkness in a room is at the top of the list. There are levels of darkness — some styles simply mute the light, while others snuff it out. If you want a true blackout in your room, you may need a thicker material for your liner.
Easy installation
After doing all the measuring, you want the liners to go up quickly and easily. Many liners provide instructions to install your curtains and simplify the process. Certain brands only use Velcro to attach them to your curtains, while others may require you to take the rod down to attach and secure the liner.
Retractability
Blacking out the room is the goal, but you still want to be able to open the windows. Make sure that your liners can be pulled back easily to let in the daylight when you want. Liners should stay securely on your rods as you open and close them daily.
How much you can expect to spend on a blackout curtain liner
The total price you spend ultimately depends on how many windows or glass doors you want to cover. The average set of blackout curtain liners is $20-$40.
Blackout curtain liner FAQ
How do I clean blackout curtain liners?
A. You can use laundry soap or a vacuum to spot clean your liners. When they need a full refresh, check the instructions to see if they are machine-washable or not.
What is the difference between blackout and thermal liners?
A. Blackout liners are focused on reducing light to maximize darkness in a room. Although this can help regulate temperature, thermal liners are designed to help keep heat and cold air from coming in through closed windows.
What’s the best blackout curtain liner to buy?
Top blackout curtain liner
Driftaway Thermal Blackout Curtain Liners
What you need to know: This set of curtain liners keeps your room free from outside light.
What you’ll love: These liners block 100% of the light from your windows. The thermal effect helps keep the temperature of your room from getting too hot or cold. This liner comes with 16 hanging rings, and it is machine-washable.
What you should consider: A few customers complained of a chemical smell that needed to be washed out.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top blackout curtain liner for the money
Nicetown White Curtain Liner Panels
What you need to know: This pair of blackout liners is inexpensive, multipurpose and effective at completely blocking light from coming in through your windows.
What you’ll love: Every two-panel package of liners comes with 16 hooks. These liners can be easily put up behind sheer curtains to block the light out of your room. The polyester blend is soft but effective and comes in white, black or gray.
What you should consider: A few customers stated that these liners darkened their room but did not block it out entirely.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Rose Home Fashion Blackout Curtain Liner
What you need to know: These curtain liners block 99% of light coming in through your windows.
What you’ll love: This is a set of two liners you can use behind any curtains to minimize light in your room. Each curtain is machine-washable and comes with eight rings to hold it up. These rings can be easily draped with the curtain and put in a locked position to secure it.
What you should consider: A few customers reported they had issues using the metal rings to hang the curtains up.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which women’s Vans are best?
Vans shoes have come a long way since the 1960s. They started out as affordable sneakers for skateboarders and gradually evolved into one of the most impactful shoe brands in history. Now Vans come in half a dozen styles and in a nearly endless array of colors and limited-time designs. And yet, they still remain among the most affordable sneakers.
The best women’s Vans are the Vans Sk8-Hi Skate Shoe. These shoes’ design is intended for serious skateboarders, but their high-top style looks great in almost any situation.
What to know before you buy women’s Vans
Vans types
Vans come in no less than 10 types.
- Authentic Vans are the original design, preserved since inception. The main marker is the waffle pattern on the front of the outsole that provides extra grip.
- Eras look identical to Authentic Vans, but add padding to the collar for extra comfort.
- Old Skools essentially just add the trademarked Vans Sidestripe to a pair of Eras.
- Sk8-His use padded high-tops and a sturdier toe box to protect skateboarders’ feet. Non-skateboarders also wear them for style points.
- Ultraranges are designed for extra-long walks. They have extra durability, arch support in the midsole and breathable uppers.
- Platforms take other Vans types and make the sole thicker to give you some extra height.
- Slip-ons take Era Vans, remove the laces and make the tongue elastic so you can easily slip them on and off.
- Sandals, flip-flops and slides are exactly that — Vans branded sandals, flip-flops and slides.
Sizing
Technically, both all Vans and no Vans come in women’s sizes — all Vans are unisex in size and design. The only exception is kids sizes.
What to look for in quality women’s Vans
Upper material
Vans outsoles are made of vulcanized rubber, which necessitates natural materials for the upper, as synthetics would melt.
- Canvas is the most common. It’s durable, breathable and the easiest to clean.
- Leather requires more maintenance, but you get a classier look as well as better water resistance. However, they don’t breathe as well as canvas.
- Suede also requires more maintenance, but its look is unique — perfect for someone trying to make a splash.
Sidestripe
One of Vans’ signature looks is a wavy stripe on both sides of the shoe, similar to the Converse heel star. If you want to make it plain you’re wearing Vans, you need a pair with Sidestripes. They’re only available on Old Skool, Sk8-Hi and Ultrarange types.
How much you can expect to spend on women’s Vans
They can cost as little as $35 or as much as $120. Sandals, slides and flip-flops typically cost less than $50. The average pair of Vans costs $60-$90. Specialty and limited-time designs cost up to $120 or more.
Women’s Vans FAQ
How long do Vans usually last?
A. The average pair of Vans lasts roughly two years. Using them for skateboarding and other rough activities drops expectancy down to about a year. Carefully maintain them to make them last three years or more.
How do I maintain Vans?
A. The requirements for cleaning Vans differ slightly based on the upper material. However, all materials should always be washed by hand.
- Suede: First, use a suede brush to remove all surface grime. Secondly, use suede cleaner and a toothbrush to clean deep-set grime. Thirdly, clean the rubber soles with soap, water and a different toothbrush. Finally, leave them out to dry.
- Leather: First, remove surface grime with a shoe brush. Secondly, use a leather cleaner and a brush to clean deep-set grime. Thirdly, work a leather waterproofer into the upper if desired. Finally, leave them out to dry.
- Canvas: First, remove surface grime with a shoe brush. Secondly, pre-treat deep stains with a stain cleaner. Thirdly, remove the laces and insoles before washing the shoes in warm water with mild detergent. Fourthly, press any excess water out of the Vans and wrap them in a towel to dry.
- Laces: Remove them and clean them in warm water with mild detergent. Leave them out to dry.
- Insoles: Remove them and scrub them with a toothbrush topped by a mixture of baking soda and mild detergent. Let it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing and air drying.
What are the best women’s Vans to buy?
Top women’s Vans
What you need to know: These high-top shoes simply ooze style.
What you’ll love: They’re designed to protect the foot from skateboarding injuries, such as twisted ankles and crushed toes. They come in a variety of styles including white on white, white on red and a Spongebob Squarepants-inspired dye job.
What you should consider: Some consumers said the shoes feel uncomfortable when worn for long periods. They use suede, which isn’t compatible with vegan lifestyles since it’s a form of leather.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top women’s Vans for the money
What you need to know: These are the classic Vans style in classic Vans affordability.
What you’ll love: The rubber sole and canvas upper offer plenty of natural durability. The collar and tongue are padded for extra cushioning and comfort. There are 36 designs to choose from, including lime green, rainbow checkered and pink roses on black.
What you should consider: A few customers had issues finding the right size, reporting that they run small. Others had issues with the collar padding rubbing uncomfortably.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Vans Slip-On Core Classics Low-Top Trainers
What you need to know: Comfort and ease are the names of the game for these shoes.
What you’ll love: The tongue and ankles stretch comfortably to make slipping in them a breeze, and restrict enough to keep the foot stable without feeling too tight. The collar and tongue are padded for comfort. There are 65 designs, including all black and all white.
What you should consider: A few purchasers noted these shoes don’t offer much in the way of arch support. Others reported the shoes needing a long break-in time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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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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At Naval Base San Diego’s Dental Clinic’s courtyard, dentists, hygienists and staff gathered to celebrate the 110th birthday of the U.S. Navy’s Dental Corps with a cake-cutting ceremony, Aug 22.
The celebration was ushered in by Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Kurtis Barlow, Naval Base San Diego, Naval Branch Health Clinic’s Medical Readiness Division leading petty officer, who played a classical violin rendition of the National Anthem.
An Act of Congress on Aug. 22, 1912, established the U.S. Navy Dental Corps, and since then it continues to provide a critical service for our warfighters and families.
“What you do everyday matters! I am incredibly proud of our performance with last month's Joint Commission Survey, as it is so validating to have an outside entity recognize the world-class Ready Reliable Care we provide every day,” said CAPT Kim Davis, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Diego, commander.
“The Fleet Dental Team supported two Carrier Strike Groups, with one of them — the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln — at 98% ODR [Operational Dental Readiness]. In addition, 48 surface ships were deployed at 95% ODR; and we kept the accession pipeline moving by graduating all MCRD [Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego] recruit classes above 95%. Wow! That’s Warfighter Readiness and a great example of the power of Navy Dentistry,” expanded Davis.
Since last year’s Dental Corps birthday, NMRTC accomplished exceptional feats supporting Navy Medicine, including successfully educating and training 13 dental residents from: the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD), General Practice Residency (GPR) and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Residency programs; and, implementing 3D printing and extraoral scanning for the fabrication of maxillofacial prosthetics in the Area Dental Laboratory (ADL).
“These new capabilities at our ADL surpass dental outcomes and the patient experience of traditional methods, such as physical impressions and the pouring of stone models,” said Capt. Cheri Smiley, NMRTC San Diego director for dental services. “With this new ability to implement these technologies, we can treat more patients more predictably, efficiently, effectively, with better outcomes and less cost.”
The celebration also recognized the dental team currently aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), that is currently deployed in support of Pacific Partnership 2022.
“Our capabilities are not limited to the the various naval dental clinics throughout San Diego, and instead currently extend over-the-horizon with the USNS Mercy dental team who are making a profound difference to the many who they are providing dental care throughout southeast Asia,”added Smiley.
The celebration concluded with the celebratory cutting of the 110th Dental Corps cake by the most senior corps member, Capt. Christopher Hanhila, NMRTC San Diego oral maxillofacial surgeon; and, by the most junior member, Lt. Phuong Ahn “Jenny” Giao, NMRTC San Diego general dentist.
NMRTC San Diego's mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research. NMRTC employs more than 6,000 active duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in Southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere.
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SUSSEX COUNTY, Del.- Fenwick Island council members are considering making a change to one of the busiest roads in town. Bunting Ave is over a mile long and used daily by runners, bikers, and drivers.
Some people worry that the road is too narrow for everyone. That's why town council members are in the early stages of discussing whether or not it should be turned into a one way street.
Fenwick Island Councilman, Richard Benn, says the idea is still in the committee discussion phase. He believes it is important to hear input from the community before any decision is made.
Valerie Shinski spends her summers on Fenwick Island, and rides her bike on Bunting Ave almost everyday. She believes there is no need to change the traffic pattern because she always feels safe while on the street.
However, Tina McGowan, who also vacations on the island shares concerns about distracted drivers being a danger to pedestrians.
While the Fenwick Island officials are a long way from making a decision, council members will discuss the topic during their next meeting on Friday. | https://www.wboc.com/news/fenwick-island-council-members-consider-traffic-changes/article_0c2d333e-226c-11ed-92ce-834580db10d6.html | 2022-08-23T03:56:44Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/fenwick-island-council-members-consider-traffic-changes/article_0c2d333e-226c-11ed-92ce-834580db10d6.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) - A Virginia city is honoring hometown hero Missy Elliott by naming a boulevard in a new entertainment district after her. News outlets report that the Portsmouth City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to change the name of a 1-mile section of McLean Street to Missy Elliott Boulevard. The award-winning rapper, singer, songwriter and producer, born Melissa Arnette Elliott, graduated from Manor High School. In 2019, she gave $25,000 to the school, which was then Woodrow Wilson High School. Its name has since changed back to Manor. Portsmouth resident and lifelong fan Erin Carter requested the street name change to honor the artist she says had the courage to take on the world stage.
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Event marketers looking to grow their databases, build awareness, keep audiences engaged, and ultimately increase attendance should consider the following top-of-funnel ideas for creating and optimizing content.
Repurpose Event Content
1. Invite speakers to be guest bloggers. Ask educational presenters to contribute an article about their session topic to an event blog or website. Many will enthusiastically take advantage of this additional opportunity to share their wisdom with a new audience.
For instance, California human resources association PIHRA invited speakers and sponsors of its 2022 California HR Conference, held in May in Anaheim, to write guest articles for PIHRA News, which resulted in several pieces that resonated with the audience, such as “Return to Work and COVID-19.”
2. Record event sessions, including keynotes or other event sessions (with permission) and then share short clips or select full sessions on YouTube. Be sure to include targeted keywords within YouTube posts, so they can be more easily discovered. If your organization hosts a podcast, the audio from recorded event sessions could also be used as podcast content.
3. Share memorable quotes or statistics from keynote presentations or educational sessions. These tidbits can be turned into quote graphics or infographics for social media.
Leverage On-site Trends
4. Choose content topics based on popular sessions. To understand which topics are resonating with a target audience, pay attention to the topics most frequently submitted by event speakers and the sessions most popular among attendees. Those sessions could be converted directly into articles or used as inspiration for other original content.
5. Feature new or innovative products. Events are launching grounds for new trends — they’re found on the exhibit floor, in education sessions, and in dedicated new product showcase areas. Feature innovative products, novel ideas, and trending topics in articles, videos, and social content. (See On the Web for an example.)
6. Interview attendees and speakers on a topic. Conduct person-on-the-street interviews with speakers, attendees, and exhibitors about the hottest industry topics. Ask interviewees for their names and contact information to give them proper credit and tag them in posts.
2 More: Turn Your Attendees Into Marketers
You can turn your attendees into evangelists by creating Instagrammable moments with a photobooth or selfie station. Attendees will be eager to capture their own content and share it among their networks of friends and colleagues.
And by promoting a unique hashtag for an event, the content that attendees create becomes more discoverable. Hashtags can be used to curate content on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok, and there are companies such as Walls.io that can create virtual or in-person content walls to showcase the digital content from an event.
Christine Johnson is director of content at mdg, a marketing and public relations agency specializing in audience acquisition for B2B events.
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Gary Gaines, coach of ‘Friday Night Lights’ fame, dead at 73
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Gary Gaines, coach of the Texas high school football team made famous in the book and movie “Friday Night Lights,” has died. He was 73.
Gaines’ family said in a statement the former coach died Monday in Lubbock after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Gaines made many stops in West Texas during a 30-year coaching career, but was best known for a four-year stint leading the highly successful program at Odessa Permian. Gaines returned to Permian later in his career.
His 1988 team was chronicled in Buzz Bissinger’s bestselling book, which portrayed a program and school that favored football over academics and attributed racist comments to assistant coaches.
Gaines, who was played by Billy Bob Thornton in the 2004 movie, said he never read the book and felt betrayed by Bissinger after the author spent the entire 1988 season with the team.
The book, which portrayed Gaines as a compassionate coach caught in the win-at-all-costs culture of a high school program in football-crazed Texas, also was turned into a TV series.
Permian lost in the state semifinals in 1988, a season that included the loss of star running back James “Boobie” Miles to a knee injury during a preseason scrimmage. Miles’ character played a prominent role in the movie.
The book described scenes of “for sale” signs being placed in the front yard of Gaines’ home. His record from 1986-89 was 47-6-1.
Gaines led Permian to the fifth of the program’s six state championships with a perfect season in 1989, then left to become an assistant coach at Texas Tech.
He later coached two of Permian’s rivals, Abilene High and San Angelo Central, before returning to college as the coach at Abilene Christian. Another four-year run as Permian’s coach started in 2009, and Gaines also was a school district athletic director in Odessa and Lubbock.
“I just can’t find the words to pay respects,” retired coach Ron King, a former Permian assistant, told the Odessa American. “It’s a big loss for the coaching profession. There are a lot of coaches he took under his wing and mentored.”
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Kansas family returns home over a month after being struck by car in downtown Louisville
NICKERSON, Kan. (WAVE/KSNW) - It’s been over a month since a Kansas family was hit by a car in downtown Louisville.
After weeks of rehab in Kentucky, NBC affiliate station KSN reported that Ava Jones and her mother, Amy, are finally home in Kansas.
Jones, her mother Amy, her father and her younger brother were hit by a car on July 5 while standing on a sidewalk at 2nd and West Market Streets.
They were in town for one of Ava’s AAU tournament games. Ava, a standout at Nickerson High School, a small town northwest of Wichita, is listed among ESPN’s top 100 high school players in the country.
She had just signed to play at Iowa after high school when the family was hit, KSN said.
Ava and her parents were taken to the hospital in critical condition. Her younger brother was treated for minor injuries.
Ava’s father, William “Trey” Arthur Jones III, 42, died from his injuries two days later.
Amy suffered a stroke, broken neck, shoulder, ankle and a compound fracture in one leg. The other leg has tendons that do not work.
Over a month later, Ava is using a walker to get around after suffering a back injury and Amy will have a wheelchair for a while longer, KSN said.
The youngest son managed to walk away from the car hitting the family with only serious scratches and bruises.
Amy said in an interview with KSN that she can’t say enough about the community and financial support the family has received since the incident.
She and Ava will be going to therapy as their bodies continue to recover.
“I hope my right arm and right leg works,” Ava told KSN. “But like my right arm still doesn’t work.”
Michael Hurley, the driver accused of hitting the family, is currently in custody.
Hurley is charged with four counts of assault, along with misdemeanor charges for operating a motor vehicle under the influence and not having a driver’s license in his possession.
The arrest report states Hurley told officers at the scene that he had taken hydrocodone and “was so tired that he couldn’t make the turn.”
In an interview with KSN, the family said they’re looking forward and not looking back.
“That’s my goal,” Ava told KSN reporters. “I will play basketball again.”
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Buy cheap? Even in the stock market, buyers like to find a bargain. Defining a bargain, however, can be tricky. There’s a stigma that gets attached to low stock prices, based on the reality that most stocks don’t fall without a reason. And those reasons are usually rooted in some facet of poor company performance.
That said, you can still find stocks trading at deep discounts, stocks whose share price has been pushed down – perhaps by fundamentals, perhaps by market conditions, perhaps by plain bad luck – and those discount prices are linked to some of the best upside potentials in the market.
Using TipRanks’ database, we identified two stocks that feature both low prices now – and powerful upside potential for the coming year. Not to mention each one gets a “Strong Buy” consensus rating from the analyst community. Let’s dive in and find out what’s driving that prospect.
Luminar Technologies (LAZR)
The first stock we’ll look at is Luminar Technologies, a Palo Alto-based Silicon Valley high-tech firm working in the autonomous vehicle segment. Luminar is a designer and manufacturer of Lidar systems, the cutting-edge sensor tech that acts as the ‘eyes’ for self-driving cars. Luminar is involved in all levels of Lidar tech, from the semiconductor chips in the guts of the hardware to the sensors, transceivers, receivers, and electronics that make it all work.
Luminar went public via a SPAC merger in December 2020, and in that time the company’s shares peaked above $40. Since then, however, the shares have dropped by 77%. During that time, the company’s net loss has also deepened in five consecutive quarters. Revenues have remained low, reflecting the company’s low-level sales as it positions itself to supply an industry that is not yet ready for mass production.
Not everything is doom and gloom however. Luminar does offer some high potential for investors. For starters, Lidar is essential in autonomous vehicle tech – and Luminar’s systems are well-regarded. Furthermore, the company’s revenues, while modest, are moving in the right direction; the 2Q22 top line, at $9.9 million, was up 45% quarter-over-quarter and 57% year-over-year – and beat the forecasts by 12%. EPS was reported at a negative 18 cents, on a non-GAAP net loss of $65 million. Luminar was able to finish the quarter with plenty of cash in the bank, $605.3 million as of June 30.
On another positive note for investors, Luminar raised its forward revenue guidance for the full-year 2022, from $40 million to the range of $40 million to $45 million.
Overall, Luminar shares are down 49% year-to-date. The drop, however, has not discouraged Austin Russell, the president and CEO of Luminar, from increasing his holding. Russell has made a series of buys in the last two weeks, each one for a six-figure sum. Taken together, Russell has spent over $1.6 million on several blocs of LAZR, totaling 175,000 shares.
Deutsche Bank analyst Emmanuel Rosner is also bullish on Luminar and its prospects, writing: “We are impressed with LAZR’s ongoing success in winning new business and growing order book by the magnitude of +60% this year. The company also continues to form partnerships with leading OEMs and mobility providers, which should give it a clear path to scale toward profitability and market expansion. We forecast revenue to be $44m/$133m in 2022-23E and then rising to >$385m by 2024E… We continue to believe LAZR is one of the best positioned LiDAR suppliers to capture large business wins for L3+ autonomy in the near-term.”
All of this prompted Rosner to rate LAZR shares a Buy along with a $15 price target. This target conveys his confidence in LAZR’s ability to climb ~74% higher in the next year. (To watch Rosner’s track record, click here)
The Strong Buy analyst consensus rating on LAZR shows that the Street is in general agreement on that bullish view. The 8 recent analyst reviews break down 6 to 2 in favor of Buys over Holds, and the stock’s $15 average price is practically the same as Rosner’s. (See LAZR stock forecast on TipRanks)
AppLovin (APP)
Next up, AppLovin, is a software platform providing optimization tools for mobile app developers. The proliferation of mobile smart devices, and their attendant apps, has opened up a huge opportunity for app creators – and these, in turn, form AppLovin’s customer base. In addition to app creation tools, AppLovin offers advertising, analytic, and publishing services.
Some numbers will tell the story. AppLovin has seen more than 4 billion downloads over the past 12 months, and brought in $776 million in top line revenue for the recent 2Q22. That top line value was up 16% year-over-year, and included a massive 118% y/y increase in Software Platform revenue, which made up $318 million of the total.
On earnings, the story was different. AppLovin reported a net loss of $22 million, compared to a year-ago gain of $14 million. The company faced serious headwinds in the mobile app industry, including reduced consumer spending, and changes to overall privacy policies that have impacted app discovery rates.
Overall, investors are wary, and the stock is down 73% this year. However, AppLovin has been attracting positive attention from Wall Street analysts, who see the low price as an attractive entry point.
Among the bulls is 5-star analyst Youssef Squali, of Truist, who writes: “The Software segment was again the bright spot in 2Q22 as APP’s ML engine AXON continues to fuel its growth. This was offset by weakness in Apps revs, impacted by softer consumer demand/optimization of mktg spend to drive up margins while this segment remains under strategic review. This mix shift should lead to higher quality revenue/margins, which over time should help re-rate the stock and drive shareholder value, in our view.”
To this end, Squali puts a Buy rating on APP, and adds to it a $65 price target that indicates room for a 12-month upside of 154%. (To watch Squali’s track record, click here)
The mood on the Street is just as bullish as the Truist view, with 13 positive analyst reviews giving a unanimous Strong Buy consensus rating. The current trading price is $25.55 and the average price target of $60.38 implies gains approaching 136% on the one-year horizon. (See AppLovin stock forecast on TipRanks)
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Shares of popular video-game developer Electronic Arts (EA) haven’t gone anywhere over the past few years. Amid the broader video game market consolidation, EA remains a very attractive dance partner for a tech or media giant looking to break into the industry. Indeed, EA has been subject to acquisition rumors of late. Though gaming faces some headwinds going into a recession, EA remains one of the better publicly-traded deals for investors eager to get into gaming while it’s down and out.
Despite the baggage and sluggish sales on select titles, including the latest iteration of the Battlefield franchise, the management team sees itself on sound footing, even without a suitor. I am bullish on EA stock.
The Video Game Industry Landscape Has Changed
There are no easy issues for the gaming market with a recession on the way. The bigger concern, though, lies with how the market has changed in recent years. The landscape has changed in a big way, with disruptive forces like cloud gaming, think Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox Cloud Gaming, and video-game subscriptions (like Microsoft’s Game Pass).
The Netflix (NFLX) of games has been around for quite a few years. It’s gotten a lot better and could curtail spending on individual titles, just as Netflix weighed heavily on the sale of DVDs back in its glory days. Though many may point the finger at the looming recession, I view the rise of the Xbox Game Pass as a reason why individual game sales have underperformed.
Why buy the latest Battlefield when it’ll find its way to Xbox Game Pass at some point down the road?
It’s this type of thinking that may make it difficult for video game developers to really thrive in an era of Microsoft’s Game Pass. Ultimately, I think EA will be acquired by a technology company. That said, many firms may be waiting for lower prices before thinking about getting in due to the profound macro and industry headwinds that may continue to weigh.
Nonetheless, I am bullish. As market consolidation continues, pure-play gaming stocks will be fewer and farther between as big tech looks to change the business forever.
If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them
EA hasn’t been asleep at the wheel while gaming subscriptions took off. The firm’s EA Play is a nice addition to Xbox Game Pass. In any case, Microsoft seems to be getting more value from the partnership. EA prides itself on sports content, which smoothens year-over-year earnings.
However, it’s clear that EA needs to go beyond sports if it’s to truly thrive. In the realm of first-person shooters, Battlefield faces stiff competition from the likes of Call of Duty and even Microsoft’s Halo. In fact, Halo Infinite, the latest iteration in the series, was to blame for weak sales in Battlefield 2042.
Further, many gamers may view Battlefield as “more of the same.” Indeed, EA needs to return to the basics and open up its wallets to deliver cutting-edge content. Unfortunately, I do think EA would be in much better hands under a tech behemoth with deep pockets. That way, EA wouldn’t have to worry too much about impressing shareholders on a quarter-to-quarter basis.
Though EA sees itself as fine without being taken over, I think the stock price speaks for itself. Shares of EA have been lagging the market in recent years. The stock is where it was back in early 2018.
Fierce competition and changing consumer habits as a result of subscription-based gaming services, I believe, are to blame.
How Will EA Fare Once a Recession Arrives?
Recent trends in gaming have been discouraging. At this juncture, game subscriptions are akin to video streamers many years ago, while game developers are akin to the disrupted media companies. Regardless, I expect EA will be fine in a recession, given its strong content and brand library. Further, video games are a relatively affordable form of entertainment.
Looking ahead, I’d look for Apex Legends Mobile to help power EA to another quarterly beat. Management was upbeat on Apex and its sporting titles. As supply constraints ease and gamers finally get their hands on the latest generation of consoles (the Xbox Series X and S or PlayStation 5), I think the next upgrade cycle (2023 titles) could be the biggest in a long time.
Recession or not, EA’s road ahead looks less bumpy than the road behind it.
Is EA Stock a Buy or Sell?
Turning to Wall Street, EA stock comes in as a Moderate Buy. Out of 14 analyst ratings, there are nine Buys and five Hold recommendations.
The average EA price target is $151.07, implying upside potential of 17.9%. Analyst price targets range from a low of $130.00 per share to a high of $170.00 per share.
Conclusion: EA is Still One of the Best Deals in Gaming
EA stock has been through quite a turbulent few years. With a recent quarterly earnings beat (EPS of $0.41 versus $0.33 consensus) in the books, I’d look for EA to pole-vault past relatively low earnings bars up ahead.
Though a recession and the rise of Netflix-like services could weigh on game sales, truly next-generation sports titles and other intriguing offerings in the realm of mobile could help EA break out of its multi-year funk.
At the time of writing, most Wall Street analysts are upbeat. Indeed, many EA investors may wish to see an acquirer step up, but I don’t think one is needed for the stock to trend higher again; there’s too much negativity baked in. Further, EA seems more resilient than many may give it credit for. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/electronic-arts-nasdaqea-stock-a-top-deal-in-video-gaming | 2022-08-23T04:03:42Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/electronic-arts-nasdaqea-stock-a-top-deal-in-video-gaming | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — New court documents shed light on just how much planning went into a white nationalist group's plan to riot at a downtown Coeur d'Alene pride event in June.
31 members of the hate group Patriot Front were arrested in June after they were found hiding in the back of a U-Haul trailer. All 31 were arrested and charged with conspiracy to riot, which is a misdemeanor.
KREM 2 investigators wanted to know what police learned about the group's coordinated presence in Coeur d'Alene and what they were planning. After multiple requests, KREM 2 received a redacted copy of those plans from the Kootenai County Clerk's Office.
Coeur d'Alene was preparing for its 2022 Pride in the Park celebration downtown on June 11. Because of prior online chatter and threats from numerous hate groups, Coeur d'Alene Police increased staffing for the event in preparation.
As officers were patrolling the downtown area, a call came in from a concerned citizen, saying "a large group of about 20 individuals" was seen getting into the cargo area of a U-Haul truck in the parking lot of the Spring Hill Suites.
The caller reported them as "wearing masks, dressed in similar clothing, and equipped with shields." The caller told police the group looked "like a little army."
Coeur d'Alene Police are keeping the identity hidden of the original 911 caller, stating it's because Patriot Front is a known white nationalist and neo-fascist hate group that is known to be violent.
According to court documents, one of the individuals was also believed to be communicating with another man in a red Camry using two-way radio, further indicting to police "an organized and pre-planned event."
Multiple officers responded to pull over the U-Haul. When they opened the rear door, 31 men were found inside, removed from the trailer and detained on the side of the road.
KREM 2's Kyle Simchuk tweeted out this now-viral photo of the arrests.
In the back of the U-Haul, police found metal shields, flags on abnormally long metal poles and at least one smoke grenade. Many of the suspects were wearing face masks, shin guards and other protective gear at the time of the arrest, according to documents.
Several suspects were also wearing Patriot Front patches on their clothing.
Officers said it was similar in nature to law enforcement riot control equipment, indicating either an intent to use violence or the threat of violence to disturb the public peace.
Documents show Thomas Rousseau, the man identified as "the leader and founder of Patriot Front," was also carrying documents "outlining call locations, primary checkpoints and drill times, as well as GPS coordinates for a drop point with two backup plans."
These new documents obtained by KREM 2 reveal plans by the group to use "smoke" at the discretion of a "column coordinator" and an exit strategy "once a confrontational dynamic had been established."
Investigators state this "recovered operational plan further indicated the confrontational intentions of the group to antagonize and cause disorder."
In all, 31 men from 13 different states were arrested and two other vehicles were impounded, in addition to the U-Haul.
When questioning one man from Birmingham, Alabama, he told police, "We go where we are needed."
Coeur d'Alene Police are keeping the identity hidden of the original 911 caller, stating it's because "Patriot Front is a known white nationalist and neo-fascist hate group that is known to be violent."
Approximately 20 of the 31 men have already appeared in court and all of them have pleaded not guilty. Rousseau is expected in Kootenai County Court on Aug. 29.
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Dashing progressives’ hopes for a radical strategy to curb overdoses in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed a bill that would have allowed experimental drug injection sites to open in Los Angeles, Oakland and San Francisco.
Senate Bill 57 would have allowed the three cities to become among the first in the country to open facilities where users could bring drugs and consume them in a safe, supervised setting. The bill passed the state legislature this month. But after returning the bill without his signature, Newsom expressed worry that the law could actually make the drug crisis worse in those three cities.
“The unlimited number of safe injection sites that this bill would authorize — facilities which could exist well into the later part of this decade — could induce a world of unintended consequences,” he wrote in a veto message. “It is possible that these sites would help improve the safety and health of our urban areas, but if done without a strong plan, they could work against this purpose.”
Newsom added that he is instructing the secretary of health and human services to convene a group of city and county officials to discuss overdose prevention strategies and how to implement a more limited pilot program.
The move comes amid mounting speculation that Newsom might be eyeing a presidential run. And while it’s unclear whether those ambitions played into his decision, rejecting the bill likely will only help him on the national stage, where the majority of voters would likely balk at the idea of facilitating drug use, said Claremont McKenna College political science professor Jack Pitney.
“There’s a solid policy rationale for the veto,” Pitney said, “but politically, he’s dodged a potentially big problem.”
“We are incredibly disappointed and heartbroken that Governor Newsom has put his own political ambitions ahead of saving thousands of lives and vetoed this critical legislation,” Jeannette Zanipatin, California state director of the Drug Policy Alliance, said in a statement. “Despite the governor’s remarks, L.A., San Francisco and Oakland have already designated this a priority by authorizing the programs locally and have been standing ready to implement them quickly.
“We have already engaged local stakeholders in a robust process and they have taken active steps towards implementation in order to be part of the pilot SB 57 would have put in place. We don’t need additional processes. What we need is action. Without action, people are going to die.”
SB 57 would have allowed drug users to consume drugs in a setting staffed by people trained to reverse an overdose. They would be provided with clean supplies, such as needles, and access to addiction treatment, medical care, mental health help and other social services.
The pilot program would have lasted until 2028.
Speculation has been flying recently that Newsom is laying the groundwork for a presidential campaign. He bolstered his national presence with a trip to Washington, D.C. last month, and shortly after, launched attack ads in Texas criticizing Gov. Greg Abbott’s policies on guns and abortion.
Though Newsom in the past had signaled he was receptive to the idea of drug consumption sites, signing off for California to become the second state in the nation to operate such a program is likely not the best way to win national political favor, Pitney said. Even in California, which is generally thought of as a bastion of progressive ideals, there’s a tough-on-crime streak.
Approving SB 57 would have handed ammunition to an opponent, Pitney said.
“This would be a freebee for a Republican opposition researcher,” he said. “It’s easy to write the script for the attack ad.”
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By Hanna Arhirova | Associated Press
NIKOPOL, Ukraine — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has already killed some 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers since it began nearly six months ago, a general said, and the fighting Monday showed no signs that the war is abating.
At a veteran’s event, Ukraine’s military chief, Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, said many of Ukraine’s children need to be taken care of because “their father went to the front line and, perhaps, is one of those almost 9,000 heroes who died.”
In Nikopol, across the river from Ukraine’s main nuclear power plant, Russian shelling wounded four people Monday, an official said. The city on the Dnieper River has faced relentless pounding since July 12 that has damaged 850 buildings and sent about half its population of 100,000 fleeing.
“I feel hate towards Russians,” said 74-year-old Liudmyla Shyshkina, standing on the edge of her destroyed fourth-floor apartment in Nikopol that no longer has walls. She is still injured from the Aug. 10 blast that killed her 81-year-old husband, Anatoliy.
“The Second World War didn’t take away my father, but the Russian war did,” noted Pavlo Shyshkin, his son.
The U.N. says 5,587 civilians have been killed and 7,890 wounded in the Russian invasion of Ukraine that began on Feb. 24, although the estimate is likely an undercount. The U.N. children’s agency said Monday that at least 972 Ukrainian children have been killed or injured since Russia invaded. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said these are U.N.-verified figures but “we believe the number to be much higher.”
U.S. President Joe Biden and the leaders of Britain, France and Germany pleaded Sunday for Russia to end military operations so close to the Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant — Europe’s largest — but Nikopol came under fire three times overnight from rockets and mortar shells. Houses, a kindergarten, a bus station and stores were hit, authorities said.
There are widespread fears that continued shelling and fighting in the area could lead to a nuclear catastrophe. Russia has asked for an urgent meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday to discuss the situation — a move “the audacity” of which Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy decried in his evening video address.
“The total number of different Russian cruise missiles that Russia used against us is approaching 3,500. It is simply impossible to count the strikes of Russian artillery; there are so many of them, and they are so intense,” Zelensky said Monday.
Western nations had already scheduled a council meeting on Wednesday — the six-month anniversary of the Russian invasion — on its impact on Ukraine.
Vladimir Rogov, an official with the Russia-installed administration of the occupied Zaporizhzhia region, claimed that because of shelling from Ukraine, staffing at the nuclear plant had been cut sharply. Ukrainians say Russia is storing weapons at the plant and has blocked off areas to Ukrainian nuclear workers.
Monday’s announcement of the scope of Ukraine’s military dead stands in sharp contrast to Russia’s military, which last gave an update on March 25 when it said 1,351 Russian troops were killed during the first month of fighting. U.S. military officials estimated two weeks ago that Russia has lost between 70,000 to 80,000 soldiers, both killed and wounded in action.
On Monday though, Moscow turned its attention to one specific civilian death.
Russia blamed Ukrainian spy agencies for the weekend car bombing on the outskirts of Moscow that killed the daughter of a far-right Russian nationalist who ardently supports the invasion of Ukraine.
Russia’s Federal Security Service, the main successor to the KGB, said Monday the killing was “prepared and perpetrated by the Ukrainian special services.” It charged that the bombing that killed 29-year-old TV commentator Darya Dugina, whose father, political theorist Alexander Dugin, is often referred to as “Putin’s brain,” was carried out by a Ukrainian citizen who left Russia for Estonia quickly afterward.
Ukrainian officials have vehemently denied any involvement in the car bombing. Estonian officials say Russia has not asked them to look for the alleged bomber or even spoken to them about the bombing.
On the front lines, the Ukraine military said it carried out a strike on a key bridge over the Dnieper River in the Russian-occupied Kherson region. Local Russia-installed officials said the strike killed two people Monday and wounded 16 others.
Photos on social media showed thick plumes of smoke rising over the Antonivskiy Bridge, an important supply route for the Russian military in Kherson.
On the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula, anxiety has been spreading following a spate of fires and explosions at Russian facilities over the past two weeks. The Russian-backed governor of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozhaev, ordered that signs showing the location of bomb shelters be placed in the city, which had long seemed untouchable.
Razvozhaev said on Telegram the city is well-protected but “it is better to know where the shelters are.”
Sevastopol, the Crimean port that is the home of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, has seen a series of drone attacks. A drone exploded at the fleet’s headquarters on July 31, and another was shot down over it last week. Authorities said air-defense systems have shot down other drones as well.
On Monday evening, Sevastopol residents reported hearing loud explosions on social media. Razvozhaev said the air-defense system had shot down “an object … at high altitude.”
“Preliminary (conclusion) is that it is, again, a drone,” he wrote on Telegram.
Russian President Vladimir Putin didn’t directly mention the war during a speech Monday marking National Flag Day but echoed some of the justifications cited for the invasion.
“We are firm in pursuing in the international arena only those policies that meet the fundamental interests of the motherland,” Putin said. He maintains that Russia sent troops into Ukraine to protect its people against the encroaching West.
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A 65-year-old Woodbridge man was killed and a teenage boy injured in a single-vehicle crash Aug. 21 on Interstate 81 in Shenandoah County.
The wreck happened at the 291 exit ramp about 3:50 p.m. when the driver of a 2005 Ford F-150 attempted to exit the interstate abruptly. The Ford ran off of the right side of the road and collided with an embankment, state police Sgt. Brent Coffey said in a news release. The Ford was hauling a small utility trailer that overturned.
The driver, Louin S. Coates, 65, of Woodbridge, died at the scene. He was not wearing a seat belt, Coffey said.
His passenger, a 13-year-old boy, suffered minor injuries and was taken to Shenandoah Memorial Hospital for treatment. He was wearing a seatbelt.
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In 2018, Ansel Lurio found himself trapped in a snowstorm after leaving a dentist appointment in Westchester County, New York. Lurio usually rode home in his motorized wheelchair, but this time the snow made it impossible. He said the buses weren’t running and there were no paratransit vans around, so he turned to Lyft.
“If you look for accessible vehicles in Westchester, it tells you none are available,” said Lurio, 37. Lurio, who has duchenne muscular dystrophy, a progressive disease that causes the muscles to weaken and atrophy over time, said he relies heavily on his motorized wheelchair to get around. That day, he felt he had “no other choice” but to call an ambulance. (Uber’s website says it offers nonfolding wheelchair accessible service in New York City, but not Westchester.)
“The ambulance could only bring me to a hospital, not my home,” he explained. “I was stuck at the hospital overnight having to explain that I wasn’t sick, I just needed an ambulance to get home. It was an awful night at the hospital. If I’d been able to get a Lyft ride, none of that would have happened.”
Lurio is one of many people across the country who say they are unable to use Lyft because the ride-sharing company won’t make wheelchair accessible vehicles (or WAVs) available to passengers with nonfolding wheelchairs in areas outside of where Lyft is required by state laws to do so (or “non-access” regions, as disability rights groups call them). Advocates aren’t seeking any monetary damages but, instead, are asking Lyft to help WAV drivers reach riders in need by both allowing drivers to categorize their vehicles as WAVs, and turn off any app blockers that would prevent riders from selecting the company’s accessible ride option in these non-access regions.
Attorney Jeremiah Frei-Pearson said Lyft does this in cities located in states with government regulations, including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Portland, Phoenix, San Francisco, and some surrounding areas. But disability rights groups want Lyft to make this access available nationwide.
Lyft’s website includes a section about resources for riders with disabilities, with the company noting that it is “passionate about creating a platform that everyone can use.” Riders with wheelchairs that fold can take any kind of Lyft ride, the website states. But it’s not so simple for riders with wheelchairs that don’t fold, like motorized ones.
“Lyft needs to provide wheelchair accessible service to everyone. To do that, all Lyft has to do is turn off the blocker — or toggle — that prevents people from identifying their vehicles as WAVs and prevents riders from requesting WAVs,” said Frei-Pearson, an attorney for Harriett Lowell, who filed the original class action suit against Lyft alongside disability rights group Westchester Disabled on the Move Inc (WDOMI). “Remove the toggle everywhere else and you’ll give a lot more WAV rides.”
Lyft has been embroiled in the class action suit over the matter since 2017, when Lowell and WDOMI sued the company for failing to accommodate people with wheelchairs that don’t fold. Now, in court filings obtained exclusively by NBC News, which will later be made public, Lyft is arguing that it is not subject to regulations in the Americans with Disabilities Act that would require it to ensure the availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles because it is a technology company, not a transportation business.
“Lyft is not a government institution. It is a private company that has no obligation to provide WAVs on its platform,” Lyft officials wrote in a private federal court filing obtained by NBC News. Lyft officials will appear in court over the suit on Aug. 29 in White Plains, New York.
According to court documents filed by Lyft and its website, the company offers WAV services through an “Access” ride option on the app in the nine cities that require the company to do so. In regions where this “Access” mode isn’t available, riders are directed to other transportation options, according to court documents. Lyft said in the filing that it can’t simply “turn on” “Access” mode to connect riders with WAV drivers in other areas because there aren’t enough of those vehicles.
A Lyft spokesperson told NBC News: “There is an extremely limited supply of these specially manufactured vehicles across the country, and even fewer among the population of rideshare drivers. Despite these obstacles, we’re constantly working to improve reliability of the service and find solutions to address supply challenges.” The company currently works with third-party providers to supply WAV vehicles and works to recruit drivers who already have WAVs, but company officials hold that these solutions aren’t feasible nationwide.
Additionally, in the response to the class action suit, filed on July 29, Lyft officials highlighted driver availability as another reason behind their inability to fulfill the WAV requests. They stated that areas with smaller populations, like suburbs, tend to have less drivers. Additionally, the high cost of wheelchair accessible vehicles (converting a van into a WAV could cost up to $30,000) and the “small” population of people in the U.S. who use nonfolding wheelchairs also contributed to the lack of WAV service. “Where the supply and demand for service is very low, the platform does not perform well and there is very low, or in some cases no, use,” Lyft officials said in court documents. The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation says roughly 5.5 million adults use a wheelchair for mobility — both foldable and nonfolding. However, a lawyer for the disability rights advocates said the number of drivers with WAVs isn’t as big an issue as Lyft claims.
“There are Lyft drivers who have wheelchair-accessible vehicles, but if you’re not in an access region where Lyft is forced by regulations to provide service, Lyft won’t even let you advertise you have WAVs,” Frei-Pearson told NBC News. In court documents filed earlier this year on behalf of the plaintiffs, disability rights advocates said that, since 2019, hundreds of Lyft drivers with WAVs have attempted to provide service in Westchester, only to have the company block riders from seeing that there are accessible vehicles in the area.
“We’re not asking Lyft to do anything very difficult, we’re asking them to stop discriminating. Very concretely, stop blocking wheelchair accessible service. Lyft allocates enough resources to hit the minimum targets, then it pulls back all resources,” Frei-Pearson said.
This isn’t the first legal dispute Lyft has seen over accessibility. Lyft, Uber and Via settled a suit against New York City in 2018 in which they opposed rules that would impose accessibility requirements on the ride-share companies. In the end, they agreed to provide wheelchair-accessible riders to passengers quicker. In 2020, Lyft settled a lawsuit brought by the Department of Justice that required the company to accommodate riders who use foldable wheelchairs and pay a fine to four people who accused the company of discrimination. Lyft did not admit any wrongdoing in the 2020 suit.
Although Uber offers additional ride options for people with nonfolding wheelchairs in some cities — like Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, DC — in July a judge ruled against New Orleans residents in a suit that would have required Uber to provide nonfolding wheelchair-accessible service in the city. Uber also lobbied against an ordinance to require Uber to provide WAV service in New Orleans, according to WLBT.
Of the 13.4 million adult Americans living with travel-limiting disabilities, 3.6 million are unable to leave their homes due to their disability, and people with mobile disabilities are less likely to work than those without due to travel limitations, according to the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center. People with travel-limiting disabilities are also less likely to have their own vehicles or access to vehicles that meet their needs, the center reported.
Joshua Cooper, 28, lives in Little Falls, New Jersey, and has Type 2 spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic neuromuscular disorder that impacts motor skills. Cooper said he has unsuccessfully tried to use Lyft hundreds of times and Lyft’s “Access” feature only appears on the app for him in designated areas with registered WAV drivers. He said while the option would appear for him in New York City, less than an hour from his home, “Access” mode would not even appear in his New Jersey neighborhood — some 20 miles away. “It doesn’t come up as an option,” he said.
“I’m completely disabled, the only thing that’s not is my brain. I always have to rely on other individuals to drive me to drop mail off or pick up necessities at the grocery store, whereas everyone else in life can use Ubers and Lyfts. It has robbed the disabled community,” Cooper said. He said he has never been able to use Lyft.
“It literally just says ‘connecting to driver’ for several minutes. One time I sat there for 30 minutes. A lot of times it will just come up with ‘no drivers in the area.’”
Now, Lyft is planning to convince a White Plains judge that they are exempt from the ADA and, in court documents, cited Title III of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination by public accommodations on the basis of a disability. Lyft argues in the filing that it is a private company, and not a “public accommodation.” But Laura Rothstein, a law professor who focuses on disability discrimination at University of Louisville, said Lyft officials may be misinterpreting the law.
“Actually, Title III only applies to private companies that provide programs to the public. It’s kind of weird because of the ‘public accommodations’ title, but the issue is, are they even subject to Title III? And I think they are,” she said. “I don’t think they’re going to win on that.”
App-based rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber have long made the argument that they aren’t in the transportation business and shouldn’t be held to certain accessibility standards. James Weisman, who is the former president and CEO of United Spinal Association and helped craft the ADA, said Lyft’s claims don’t hold water. “When people call Lyft, they’re not calling for tech. They’re calling for a ride. Maybe Lyft internally thinks of itself as a tech company, but users think of Uber, Lyft, and the like as ride-share companies. “What we’re allowing Lyft to do is say … ‘We don’t care about providing service to this community.’”
As for wheelchair-users like Lurio and Cooper, they say such legal battles only prolong inaccessibility and don’t take into account the ways this discrimination impacts people every day.
“It’s unreasonable and ridiculous that I can’t get a ride from Lyft in Westchester like anybody else,” said Lurio, who is a board member of Westchester Disabled On the Move. “I think they have the view that people with disabilities are not a customer base that’s worth serving. That’s wrong and ridiculous.” | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/national/disability-rights-groups-battle-lyft-for-wheelchair-accessible-vehicles-again/article_5d169f80-2283-11ed-9bf9-bf6736923834.html | 2022-08-23T04:10:26Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/national/disability-rights-groups-battle-lyft-for-wheelchair-accessible-vehicles-again/article_5d169f80-2283-11ed-9bf9-bf6736923834.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
During Mountain View Group's first ever change-of-command ceremony conducted Aug. 4 at the Army Forces Reserve Center in Mountain View, California, U.S. Army Lt. Kimberly D. York (left), incoming commander, Mountain View Battalion, 1st Group, 75th Innovation Command, receives the battalion's guidon from U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Ali Parviz, command sergeant major, Mountain View Group. York, a Los Angeles native who has worked at U.S. Space Command as a Soldier and civilian, announced that her first priority is to ensure Mountain View Group's projects align with the mission and capabilities of the 75th Innovation Command. Mountain View Group's specializes in innovation and technology scouting activities that support the Army modernization priorities and initiatives. Although the group comprises less than 30 Soldiers spread across five city teams from Denver to Silicon Valley, it has led more than 350 tech scouting discovery related events during fiscal year 2021. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lydia Main, Mountain View Group, 75th Innovation Command)
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NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WPRI) — A popular tourist destination on Block Island has had its liquor and entertainment licenses temporarily suspended as a result of a chaotic weekend earlier this month.
After hearing hours of testimony, New Shoreham’s licensing board voted Monday night to suspend Ballard’s Beach Resort’s licenses for two weeks. The board agreed that Ballard’s permitted the venue to become disorderly, hosted an event with inadequate security, and presented a danger to public health and safety on Monday, Aug. 8.
Ballard’s had hosted a reggae festival that day, during which a fight broke out that was captured on camera and resulted in one arrest.
Later that night, there was another brawl on board one of the ferries bringing people back to the mainland. Police said two people were hurt and seven others were arrested.
R.I. State Police Capt. Peter Chabot, who was named interim chief of the New Shoreham Police Department back in June, was the first person to take the stand Monday. He said the security guards at Ballard’s were outnumbered and overwhelmed by thousands of patrons, some of whom were jumping over the fence to get in.
When the event ended, it was a “mass exodus” to the ferries, according to Chabot. He estimated that more than 3,000 people were in line and said most were “hot, tired, frustrated.”
“Extremely chaotic, tumultuous,” Chabot said, describing the scene. “There were several altercations in the line, several verbal altercations, several physical altercations.”
Ballard’s owner Steven Filippi also testified, saying the event was not heavily advertised and he brought in extra security. He said “there has never been a problem in the last six years” of Reggae Fest and it’s a shame that a handful of people ruined the event for others.
Brian LaPlante, an attorney representing Ballard’s, said at one point Filippi physically blocked the entrance to prevent more people from entering.
State police said they had a presence on both the island and the outgoing ferries that night, but the fight took place on an unscheduled ferry which was added late to help with the crowds.
“We had troopers going on each ferry that would leave,” Chabot said. “The last two ferries, we didn’t have the manpower to send anybody on, so we had a total of six officers the last two ferries in line with over 1,000 individuals.”
Following the events of that weekend, Ballard’s canceled the Roots & Rhythm Festival planned for Aug. 21.
The town of New Shoreham livestreamed Monday’s hearing on its YouTube page. | https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/south-county/ballards-loses-liquor-entertainment-licenses-for-2-weeks/ | 2022-08-23T04:21:55Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/south-county/ballards-loses-liquor-entertainment-licenses-for-2-weeks/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In a race that began in the rain with slick conditions at Watkins Glen, Brad Keselowski drove his Violet Defense Ford Mustang to a 19th-place finish.
Keselowski put together a qualifying effort of 15th on Saturday, his third-straight top-15 qualifying effort on a road course. After lightning and rain delayed the initial start, the field eventually got rolling in light rain as the skies cleared.
The Michigan native initially stayed on track longer than most with the rain tires, ultimately hitting pit road at lap 14 to switch to slicks. He went on to finish the 20-lap stage in 20th.
After rolling off 29th for stage two, Keselowski worked his way through the field in all green conditions to finish 20th at the end of the segment, setting up the final, 45-lap run to the finish. He rolled off 16th, and shuffled between there and 20th in the closing laps to ultimately bring home a 19th-place result.
The No. 6 team heads to Daytona International Speedway next weekend as the final opportunity to advance into the NASCAR Playoffs. Race coverage next Saturday night is set for 7 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
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Kris Wright made his 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) debut with Brandonbilt Motorsports (BMS) on Saturday, August 20, in the Sunoco Go Rewards 200 at the Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International. Wright piloted the No. 68 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Camaro in the 80-lap event at the 2.45-mile road course. Due to a mechanical failure, the Brandonbilt Motorsports team did not get the results they had anticipated. Wright and the No. 68 F.N.B. Corporation team were progressing up the leaderboard, but a broken driveshaft ultimately led to the 34th-place finish. KRIS WRIGHT. NO. 68 FIRST NATIONAL BANK CHEVROLET CAMARO. Wright started in the 36th-place and quickly progressed into the 23rd-place by Lap 15. The team decided to pit for fresh tires and fuel before the end of Stage 1. Wright restarted in the 32nd-place following the pit stop but ended Stage 1 in the 21st position. Stage 2 began with Wright and the F.N.B. Corporation team in the 18th-place. The Pittsburgh, Pa., driver was able to run 11 laps before reporting a mechanical failure on Lap 31. As required, the team took the car to the garage to assess the issue, but the No. 68 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Camaro was unable to continue due to the broken driveshaft. WRIGHT ON WATKINS GLEN: "I thought we ran pretty well during the race. I was bummed about the mechanical failure because we kept getting better with each run. Everything was coming together for a top-15 finish. “I cannot wait to get to Darlington (Raceway) to make my NASCAR Xfinity Series oval debut. I have been working with the guys at BMS to prepare for the differences in running trucks versus cars there. Watkins Glen was a great learning experience, and I hope to carry that knowledge over to ‘The Lady in Black’." BMS PR | https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/xfinity-series-news/72268-watkins-glen-recap-mechanical-failure-ends-wright-s-day-after-a-strong-run | 2022-08-23T04:27:06Z | speedwaydigest.com | control | https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/xfinity-series-news/72268-watkins-glen-recap-mechanical-failure-ends-wright-s-day-after-a-strong-run | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's central bank symposium is at Jackson Hole is August 25-27.
The topic this year is: "Reassessing Constraints on the Economy and Policy"
CIBC preview what to expect:
- Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole has to respect the divided views on his FOMC in terms of how much further rates have to climb, and the choice of 50 versus 75 bps at the next meeting won’t be cemented until we see the next payroll figures. But he would be on safe ground to emphasize a strong FOMC consensus that rates will have to stay at restrictive levels longer than the market wants to believe. In fact, if the Fed does pause with rates still sporting a 3-handle, and markets choose to keep longer rates inverted (thereby allaying some of the pressure on mortgage rates), that spells a longer run before there’s enough of a downward pull on inflation.
On this:
- rates will have to stay at restrictive levels longer than the market wants to believe
Yes. Markets are in make-believe land if they think inflation will be dropping back lower in any meaningful way any time soon.
Higher rates for longer IMO. | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/while-we-await-federal-reserve-chair-powell-speaking-on-friday-preview-20220823/ | 2022-08-23T04:32:12Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/while-we-await-federal-reserve-chair-powell-speaking-on-friday-preview-20220823/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Well, it is official. EUR/USD closed below parity yesterday as price fell to its lowest since 2002 and that likely paves the way for a steeper decline towards 0.9800 and potentially 0.9500 next. It's tough to pick at support areas now but key figure levels will be the best bet for buyers as they act as some form of psychological barrier.
It's tough to find any reasons whatsoever to be bullish on the euro and the worst part is that the headlines just keep getting worse. The staggering surge in energy prices to start the week adds to the woes on the outlook towards winter and today, we will be getting August flash PMI readings for France, Germany, and overall Eurozone.
The data is estimated to show a further decline in overall activity after a significant slump in July. That just brings forward the case of an imminent recession in the region with Q3 conditions set to reflect a contraction.
If there aren't any major surprises, we should see the data cement the euro's latest drop below parity against the dollar. And even in the case of any mild upside beat, I would fade any jump in price action as it doesn't really distract from the bleak outlook for the region heading into the winter months. | https://www.forexlive.com/news/pmi-data-to-cement-euros-trip-below-parity-20220823/ | 2022-08-23T04:32:19Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/news/pmi-data-to-cement-euros-trip-below-parity-20220823/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
We've all got friends with specific tastes in our lives. There's the one who can't stop eating cheese, the book lover, and the self-care enthusiast. As the holidays inch closer, you might be already racking your brain to find the best gift for that friend, family member, or colleague, who's particularly hard to please. Consider the following question: Are they devoted dog lovers? Then, congratulations, you know exactly the kind of gift that’ll delight them. After all, their pup is probably the one thing that makes them smile more than anything—besides you, of course.
Now, here’s the one problem: Finding a thoughtful gift that goes beyond the regular old treats can be tricky, especially if they’re the type who seems to already have everything—which is exactly why we’ve rounded up a variety of unique, personalized, and all-around glorious gifts for dog lovers. Think: a museum-worthy portrait of their furry friend, custom children's books for their human siblings, cute clothing (soft sweatshirts for her, stylish ties for him) that any dog mom or dad would proudly wear, toys that've (literally) got their pup's name on it, high-tech devices for pet parents returning to the office, and plenty of inexpensive finds that are perfect for filling every family member's stocking (yes, we also have one for our dogs).
Ahead, the very best gifts for dog lovers—including a couple of Oprah-approved Amazon bestsellers and highly-rated Etsy picks—all of which are paws-itively awesome. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/g29722655/gifts-for-dog-lovers/ | 2022-08-23T04:39:55Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/g29722655/gifts-for-dog-lovers/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
If that makes anything of this feel wrong in how it affect gameplay you do remember they already make every vehicle play differently I know your trying to find out about every part so keep reporting things it would make it more easy. For the game but for everyday things the part just plays same with vehicles they can do nothing but it does come out like they all have slight varations just how they go\nYou don\" do a ton, really , when we're working w it here ... « The Loss is Particular to this Economic Modeling that is Part…\nAn Interrail ticket, as it were. All your expenses at… »\nHowever You Would Previous Lay Down the Costs The Grand Valley State University Lakers are two weeks in to the 2022 season.
With numerous starters returning, the Lakers are hoping to improve on their 10-2 record from last year.
According to head coach Matt Mitchell, these first two weeks have been focused on their team and what the Lakers do best; however, in just a few short days, they will start practicing for their first opponent of the year, Colorado School of Mines.
"Our opener is going to be extremely difficult, so we're just trying to make sure we prepare ourselves for the moments and the possibility that we may not be playing our best football week one," explained Mitchell. "We got to find a way to win, even if it's maybe a little bit ugly, and really understand that a lot of improvement is made throughout the course of the season."
Colorado School of Mines finished the 2021 season 12-2, losing in the semifinals to Valdosta State.
The Orediggers are led by new head coach Brandon Moore.
Unlike Colorado School of Mines, GVSU is returning much of its coaching staff and their starters. In fact, eight players on offense and eight on defense will be returning for the Lakers.
With much experience on both sides of the ball, sophomore wide receiver Cody Tierney believes that Grand Valley will have a successful season. "I have very high expectations for the team especially, and myself individually, so I'm just expecting to win each game week by week," said the Northview alum, "but we don't plan on stopping anytime soon."
The Lakers take the field against the Orediggers on Saturday, September 1st at Lubbers Stadium. | https://www.fox17online.com/homepage-showcase/gvsu-preparing-for-tough-schedule | 2022-08-23T04:51:01Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/homepage-showcase/gvsu-preparing-for-tough-schedule | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Edinburgh Council's Labour leadership, and their Tory and Lib Dem friends, are to blame for rubbish piling up in streets – Angus Robertson MSP
The rubbish state of Edinburgh at the moment is appalling.
Refuse, rubbish and waste on our streets and overflowing bins are a disgusting blight on the city for its residents and tourists, just as thousands are here for the festivals.
In the first test of civic leadership since taking over Edinburgh Council, the Labour-led unofficial coalition has fallen dramatically at the first hurdle.
Two weeks ago, Edinburgh’s Tory and Lib Dem-backed Labour council leader offered a measly pay rise to the city’s hard-working refuse collectors.
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It was totally unnecessary. From the off, the council had enough money to cover a rise of over 4.5 per cent without needing to look at other finance.
The budget available for pay rises is in part thanks to Rob Munn, finance convenor of the previous SNP council, who ring-fenced enough money for the single largest pay rise for council workers in any local authority in Scotland.
Add to this a further up payment of £140 million from the Scottish Government and Edinburgh Council had the lion’s share needed to take the pay raise offer to a reasonable five per cent, the least our hard-working staff deserve.
Instead of taking advantage of this prudent fiscal management and government help, Labour, the Lib Dems and Tories together decided to withhold a whole percentage point of the already available rise and proposed to workers the insulting increase of 3.5 per cent.
This short-changed workers by less than the cash available now, with Edinburgh Council’s Labour, Tory, Lib Dem administration pocketing that money. At a time when energy bills are increasing and everyday costs are rocketing, this was a slap in the face.
It’s incredible to think Labour would not vote for something to benefit public workers. It does not reflect well on national leadership either. If Labour wants to pitch itself as a viable option to voters, it would not be withholding pay rises for those who work hard to keep our streets clean and our city beautiful.
A week late, and an unnecessary week of litter piling up, the council have finally caved, offering the minimum five per cent rise workers deserve.
It’s a damning indictment of the new Labour-run council. With only 13 out of 63 seats, they rely on the Tories and Lib Dems to pass their votes. This coalition, though they pretend it is not that, is formed on a purely political basis which is not in the interests of the people of Edinburgh.
Two of Labour’s councillors were so incensed by the deal with the Tories, they abstained from voting for the agreement. They were promptly suspended.
This was their first test, and they have failed completely. The leadership of the Edinburgh Council has built their house on sand. The people of Edinburgh deserve better.
The SNP – which, remember, is the largest party by far in Edinburgh Council after winning the recent council elections – are ready to bring expertise and strong leadership back to the financial and administrative management of our city.
What we need right now is agreement between our local authorities and the trades unions that represent our refuse collectors. Edinburgh residents and visitors alike want Scotland’s Capital to be clean, attractive and hygienic. It must be a urgent priority for everybody, especially our civic leadership. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/edinburgh-councils-labour-leadership-and-their-tory-and-lib-dem-friends-are-to-blame-for-rubbish-piling-up-in-streets-angus-robertson-msp-3815259 | 2022-08-23T04:55:20Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/edinburgh-councils-labour-leadership-and-their-tory-and-lib-dem-friends-are-to-blame-for-rubbish-piling-up-in-streets-angus-robertson-msp-3815259 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NIGERIAN Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Ilorin, Kwara state has trained selected 50 serving corps members in the National Youth service Corps (NYSC) on value addition and post harvest management of agricultural crops.
Speaking at the opening of the eighth edition of one-week capacity building workshop for the corps members in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital recently on Wednesday, the executive director of the institute, Dr. Patricia Pessu, said that youth engagement in agribusiness, as being practised in some developing countries, is a crucial asset to achieving sustainable food security.
The NSPRI boss, who said that agriculture is no longer an act, but rather a business enterprise, added that value addition to agricultural products is a viable and trendy aspect of agribusiness that creates job opportunities, increases farmers’ income, ensures abundance of food and loss reduction.
She also said that the programme aimed to encourage self-reliance, self-employment and ensure productivity among Nigerian youths, adding that the training had been held in Delta, Lagos, Kano, Kwara, Rivers, Oyo states and back in Kwara state.
The institute, which promised to support corps members with approved business proposal with start up seed money, said that it supported three corps members with the sum of N2 million each as startup seed money following the verification of their business proposals after their service year from Kwara and Oyo states’ editions.
“Like many African countries, youth employment is a critical policy issue that directly affects national food security and in Nigeria today about 40 per cent of youths are unemployed.
“Take as an illustration, in the first quarter of 2021, a report published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on its website noted that Nigeria’s Unemployment Rate has risen from 27.1 per cent in the second quarter of 2020, to 33 per cent.
“Aside from making it the second Highest on Global List, the NBS report, going by analysis, shows that ‘more than 60 per cent of Nigeria’s working-age population is younger than 34. The number of people looking for jobs will keep rising as population growth continues to outpace output expansion.
“Nigeria is expected to be the world’s third-most-populous country by 2050, with over 300 million people, according to the United Nations. The present development demands youth engagement in agribusiness as it is been seen practised in some developing countries as a crucial asset to achieving sustainable food security.
“Recognizing this, the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) becomes a dependable partner for the youth corps members to boost their skills and improve networks for the next generation of Nigeria’s agricultural entrepreneurs by harnessing the potentials in the postharvest value chain of agriculture.
“NSPRI with over 60 years of postharvest research delivery has developed various technologies and appropriate techniques for handling, processing and storage of different categories of agricultural commodities suitable for Nigerian market and export.
“It is expected that upon completion of your service year, this training would have equipped you not only with the knowledge of exciting opportunities in postharvest handling and value addition to agricultural commodities but more importantly with the requisite skills to transport ideas into sustainable agribusinesses”.
Also speaking, the NYSC state coordinator, Francisca Olaleye, represented by assistant director of the scheme, Orangun Adegboyega,
said that the programme is capable of solving food problem in the country.
The NYSC boss, who appreciated the institute for the training programme, said that the programme is capable of turning the beneficiaries to employers of labour, “as there is no longer white collar jobs”.
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The Anchor Inn at Wingham has been shortlisted as a finalist in the category of Best Pub for Entertainment at the Great British Pub Awards 2022. The family friendly pub in the heart of the village prides itself on offering 'everything you would associate with a traditional Kentish pub'.
Formed of two farm cottages, it is certainly the place to be if you are looking to have some fun. They have a jam packed events calendar with everything ranging from live music nights, open mic nights to the traditional pub quiz.
The pub previously won the award for Best Pub for Entertainment in 2014 and been finalists in the same category in 2017 and 2018 and is hoping to be victorious once again. Michelle Abbot, Co-Licensee of The Anchor Inn, said: "It is wonderful that we have been nominated for Best Pub for Entertainment once again at the Great British Pub Awards.
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In addition to the live music nights, the pub offers all of its guests the opportunity to show their music talents at regular open mic nights. The Anchor also has quiz nights twice a month and allows all guests to put their knowledge to the test, with a range of rounds, even a sing-along round.
Kevin Abbot, co-licensee of The Anchor Inn, added: "It is great to see so many returning and new faces participating in our events, and we always look forward to everything we have upcoming. The Great British Pub Awards is such a big event for the pub industry, and it is an achievement in itself being nominated again within these prestigious awards.
"We're absolutely thrilled to be finalists especially in this our 10th anniversary at The Anchor. We're having a big party to celebrate on 28th August at the pub with the amazing Groovezoo 2-7pm in the garden with a beach theme. Everyone's welcome and we'll be having a BBQ and a limbo competition, all proceeds will go to Pilgrims Hospice and The Anchor Charities. We're keeping our fingers firmly crossed for the finals.
"The team, Kevin and I work so hard to make the pub as fun as possible and try to offer a range of exciting events that everyone will love." Live music is big for the pub and has some great acts performing including, The Mary Lee Family Band, Kai Hoffman and The Fabulous Red Diesel."
The Great British Pub Awards recognise pubs and their teams across the country for their efforts and hard work undertaken to makes Britain’s pubs great for their communities. Two rounds of judging have already taken place to choose the finalists, and further judging will commence over the summer with pub visits taking place.
The awards are taking place on Tuesday October 4 2022 at the Escape to Freight Island in Manchester.
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Celebrity Cruises has announced new protocols, dropping vaccination requirements for most sailings out of the U.S and out of European ports. Additionally, the new protocols will simplify testing guidelines.
Celebrity Cruises will now accept any commercially available test, including unsupervised self-tests, for cruises to many destinations. The guidelines, which follow the same from Royal Caribbean International earlier today, open the door to making travel easier for those who hope to explore the world.
Celebrity Cruises Takes a Big Step Back to Normal
Celebrity Cruises has announced new health and safety protocols, including dropping vaccination requirements for most cruises out of the United States and Europe. The cruise line is also simplifying the testing guidelines, ensuring cruising can be more accessible and easier for travelers worldwide.
Starting September 5, 2022, guests sailing onboard the Celebrity cruise ships from most destinations in the United States and Europe will no longer be required to be fully vaccinated, as long as they comply with local testing requirements.
“A new world is waiting and I’m thrilled to now more closely align our operations with the rest of the travel industry and open up opportunities for everyone to explore, once again,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises. “Travel is making its grand comeback and we’re looking forward to the continued momentum from consumers around the world.”
The news comes after the cruise line had already eased many requirements last week, which included sailings from the United Kingdom and Europe and all sailings that depart from Los Angeles.
Celebrity To Allow Self-Testing
Celebrity Cruises will begin accepting self-tests on sailings from U.S. ports that don’t visit Canada and Bermuda and on many Europe sailings.
For sailings of nine nights or less, vaccinated guests will no longer need to test for boarding the Celebrity cruise ships, if destinations allow, and will have three days before boarding to test for sailings ten nights or more.
Guests that have not been vaccinated need to test three days before the voyage if they are age five or older on US sailings. For European cruises, this requirement goes up to age 12 and older.
Celebrity Cruises will not be removing the COVID-19 securities for guests. Guests will still get 100% of the cruise fare refunded for themselves and their traveling party if anyone tests positive within ten days before the cruise.
If guests test positive during the cruise or are suspected of having COVID affecting their voyage, they will receive a pro-rated refund.
Not All Destinations Ready to Drop Requirements
While Celebrity Cruises and, earlier today, Royal Caribbean International, have dropped most requirements for cruises from many different destinations, not all cruise destinations are ready to let go just yet.
Sailings to and from ports in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand require all guests ages 12 and up to be fully vaccinated to sail in keeping with country requirements.
For expedition cruises to the Galapagos Islands, the Ecuadorian authorities require even stricter measures, where guests ages three and older are to be fully vaccinated.
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Guests should keep an eye on the specific requirements for each country, which can be found on the cruise line’s websites. Celebrity cruises are now operating all of its 15 cruise ships from the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, and the Galapagos Islands.
The cruise line will return to Australia and New Zealand on October 12 with a 12-night cruise onboard Celebrity Eclipse from Sydney, Australia. This grand exploration of the beautiful New Zealand coast will include visits to Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Tauranga, and more. | https://www.cruisehive.com/celebrity-cruises-removes-vaccination-mandates-for-most-sailings/79562 | 2022-08-23T05:24:41Z | cruisehive.com | control | https://www.cruisehive.com/celebrity-cruises-removes-vaccination-mandates-for-most-sailings/79562 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Initial plans have been announced for a brand new cruise port destination in Alaska. A three-phase plan to develop Prince of Wales Island’s first cruise ship dock has been released, and the first ship is scheduled to arrive at the island, in Klawock, Alaska, in May 2023.
New Port Plan Revealed
Formerly a logging port, Klawock, Alaska, will be poised to welcome its first cruise visitors in less than a year. According to a report from KRBD Community Radio in Ketchikan, Alaska, the new port is being developed on Prince of Wales Island.
The island is located 60 miles northwest of Ketchikan, and the port facility will be on the island’s western coast. The community of Klawock has a population of fewer than 1,000 year-round residents.
The cruise port is being developed by Klawock Heenya along with Huna Totem Corporation, the same locally-owned, native Alaskan corporation that has successfully developed Icy Strait Point near Hoonah, Alaska, 40 miles southwest of Juneau and roughly 200 miles northwest of Klawock.
Klawock will be developed in three phases, with the first phase consisting of a tour dock, welcome center, limited food and beverage service opportunities, trail access, and necessary infrastructure such as restrooms and a bus turn loop to accommodate tours.
Mickey Richardson, Huna Totem Director of Marketing, said the existing dock is a great starting point for the development.
“What we’re trying to do is lay out kind of a floor plan or master plan that allows us to draw things such as power, where the welcome center is going to be, where the bus turn is going to be, and never have to move that (location) through the phases of development,” he said.
The second and third phases will further expand the port facility to include more retail and refreshment options, shore power connectivity for docked ships, and a “Main Street Alaska” district to showcase Alaska-made crafts, art, and other items.
“We’ll have different aged areas of engagement. So we will call it more like (a) “edutainment” type facility as part of the plan,” said Richardson. “Increased retail, fun concept of water theater, which is kind of a fun, larger, iconic experience for guests to have.”
Local Concerns Being Addressed
Klawock residents have been invited to comment on the development, and their concerns have been addressed by Richardson, as well as Klawock’s mayor, Don Nickerson.
Topics discussed include wastewater from cruise ships, the influx of people into the small community when ships are in port, and possible strain on local emergency resources.
Huna Totem CEO Russell Dick has helped dispel concerns by citing similar concerns in Hoonah as Icy Strait Point was developed and has opened for operation.
“They typically try not to put any strain on the existing health facilities whatsoever,” Dick said, addressing the concerns about emergency services, noting that cruise ships tend to handle their own passengers except for the most serious cases.
Icy Strait Point has been carefully developed to showcase native Alaskan crafts, artists, and retailers, highlighting unique Last Frontier experiences with a minimum of environmental impact. The partnership between Hoonah Totem Corporation and Klawock Heenya is sure to keep local interests at the forefront of the development.
First Visits Scheduled
Though the 2022 Alaska cruise season is only weeks away from ending, Klawock is already looking ahead to the first ship visit in 2023.
The first – and thus far, only – ship planned to visit Klawock is Oceania Cruises’ Oceania Regatta, which has a guest capacity of 684 passengers at double occupancy. The ship is scheduled to visit Klawock four times in 2023 – May 24, June 30, July 10, and August 10.
Each visit is part of a separate itinerary as the luxury ship plies Alaskan waters from various homeports, including Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Seattle.
While the initial cruise dock development will only accommodate smaller ships with 500-700 passengers, future development may be able to welcome larger vessels as the port facility is expanded.
This could provide a new and exciting option for multiple cruise lines, particularly when other ports may be unavailable, such as the difficulties Skagway has faced with rockslides in recent weeks. Exactly what attractions and tour options may be available in Klawock remain to be seen, but stay tuned to Cruise Hive for more information as this port is developed. | https://www.cruisehive.com/plans-revealed-for-brand-new-cruise-port-in-alaska/79583 | 2022-08-23T05:24:48Z | cruisehive.com | control | https://www.cruisehive.com/plans-revealed-for-brand-new-cruise-port-in-alaska/79583 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Bahamas is drawing up plans to remove the strict requirements for cruise passengers and bring these to the same level as airline passengers visiting the islands.
This is what Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation Chester Cooper said earlier this week, saying the rules will be changed after extensive discussions with the cruise industry.
The Bahamas to Open Up for Cruise Ships
After several weeks of discussions, the moment seems to have come where the Bahamas will implement the same requirements for cruise ship passengers as it has for airline passengers.
This means that guests who have been fully vaccinated do not need to be tested, and guests that have not been fully vaccinated will need to show a negative test result of a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure.
This requirement will be the same for guests embarking at cruise ports such as Nassau and for private islands such as Perfect Day at CocoCay or Princess Cays.
Minister of Tourism Chester Cooper said to Nassau Guardian: “What’s going to happen is the same requirements for air arrivals are going to now apply to cruise arrivals. Before, what you had were some additional requirements in terms of testing. Now it’s the same 72 hours for unvaccinated people and no test for vaccinated people.”
After extensive talks between the Bahamian government and the cruise industry, the new requirements have been decided on. They were set in motion after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dropped its voluntary program for cruise ships.
What date the Minister has in mind to bring the new rules into effect is unclear, but it seems logical this would be in the first week of September, when most cruise lines will be removing vaccination requirements.
Minister Cooper continued: “This is what the cruise lines wanted. CDC has dropped its monitoring requirements for cruise lines and therefore, we’re moving in line with the international standards. Many of the cruise lines have already established protocols along the lines of what we are doing… in other words, they have established it for other destinations and they asked us to reconsider what we were doing.”
The only requirement that stands as before is that the Bahamas will continue to require cruise ships to sail with at least 95% of the crew fully vaccinated.
Strong Links between Cruise Industry and the Bahamas
The fact that one of the most important destinations for the cruise industry still had some of the strictest requirements in the Caribbean was a significant factor in the cruise lines’ inability to move to less strict onboard requirements sooner.
The Bahamas still have reservations about loosening the rules governing the entry of cruise passengers. Still, the choice was made to ease restrictions because of the industry’s importance to the islands. A choice based on financials more than health care.
“We think that this is good for the cruise industry and we’ve always supported the cruise industry,” Cooper said. “This is a very competitive business, where many of our competing destinations have no requirements whatsoever.”
And indeed, now that St Kitts dropped the requirements, quickly followed by the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas did need to take action. Of course, it would be doubtful the cruise lines would be excluding Bahamian ports from itineraries.
Yet, it would undoubtedly affect the number of guests sailing on cruises to the Bahamas versus other Caribbean destinations. And that would have been a severe financial hit for an industry trying to recover from the pandemic. | https://www.cruisehive.com/the-bahamas-plans-to-ease-requirements-for-cruise-visitors/79570 | 2022-08-23T05:24:54Z | cruisehive.com | control | https://www.cruisehive.com/the-bahamas-plans-to-ease-requirements-for-cruise-visitors/79570 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Couple accused of burglarizing church, playing piano on 1st date
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. - A couple was arrested and charged after police said they stole from inside a church. They later confessed that they just wanted to play the piano on their first date, according to local reports.
Police in Hendersonville, Tennesee, said Sabastian Spencer, 20, and Danielle Salvator, 19, are charged with burglary and theft under $1,000. They are set to appear in court on September 14.
Police tell FOX Television Stations that their arrests came after an investigation of a burglary at a church on the 200 block of Indian Lake Road on August 18.
Authorities said the couple had located an open door and entered the church before stealing several times. The act was caught on surveillance video.
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According to WKRN, authorities said the couple met on a social dating app and admitted they broke into the church because they knew the church would have pianos.
Authorities further told the outlet that the couple played the piano for about 30 minutes and stole several items including four bibles, two drum sticks, and a collection plate.
The pastor noticed the theft the next day and called authorities.
Indian Lake Peninsula Church Administrative Pastor Drew Altom spoke to WKRN, saying he would reach out to the young couple.
"I would tell them don’t let this one incident define you. Learn something. And together, let’s continue to grow. We all make mistakes, but we are all held accountable for those mistakes as well," Altom told the outlet.
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Cubs’ Hendricks to miss rest of season with shoulder issue
CHICAGO - Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks will not return this season after he was hampered by shoulder trouble for much of the year.
Hendricks finishes with a 4-6 record and a career-high 4.80 ERA in 16 starts.
"Very unfortunate obviously. You just want to pitch," Hendricks said Monday. "That’s it. I just want to pitch all year and be there for my guys every fifth day. ... But, you know, things get in the way, things happen."
Hendricks got 12 days off between starts in early June because of shoulder fatigue. He returned June 14 against San Diego, but he left a July 5 start at Milwaukee after just three innings.
The 32-year-old Hendricks said he was first diagnosed with tendinitis. But another MRI after the start against the Brewers showed a capsular tear.
"It looked like we were running out of time to do a throwing schedule and to come back and make some starts, so we just all decided it’d be best," he said. "There’s really not the time to get back, so take advantage, fully getting healthy, not trying to push through it at all."
Hendricks said the injury is from years of usage, and he doesn’t think he is going to need surgery to fix the issue.
Hendricks was acquired in a 2012 trade with Texas and made his major league debut with Chicago in 2014. He is 87-61 with a 3.46 ERA in nine seasons, helping the Cubs win the World Series in 2016.
He is heading into the final guaranteed year of his contract. There is a $16 million team option for 2024 with a $1.5 million buyout.
"I need to produce and perform to be a part of this winning culture and this winning that’s going to be coming," Hendricks said. "I want to be a part of that, so I’m focusing on myself to do as much as I can to put myself in that position." | https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/cubs-hendricks-to-miss-rest-of-season-with-shoulder-issue | 2022-08-23T05:31:20Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/cubs-hendricks-to-miss-rest-of-season-with-shoulder-issue | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PUNA, Hawaii (KITV4) -- A Volcano man was charged with felony abuse, assault, and terroristic threatening relating to a domestic incident that occurred in Puna on August 18.
Jerald Cline, 34, was charged -- in relation to an incident at a Fern Forest residence in Puna -- with felony abuse of a family or household Member, misdemeanor Abuse of a Family or Household Member, first degree terroristic threatening (with the use of a dangerous instrument, a bat), and two counts of second degree assault.
Felony abuse, first degree terroristic threatening, and second degree assault are all felony offenses which carry a maximum penalty of a 5 year prison term.
At the time of the alleged offenses, Cline was on supervised release for two other unrelated felonies, and was wanted for two outstanding warrants related to revocation of his supervised release.
Cline made his first court appearance on Monday, August 22. He remains in custody on $42,000 bail.
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From backlogs in unemployment benefits to the handling of child welfare services, the state's had its fair share of bureaucratic red tape made worse by the pandemic.
Gov. David Ige today shut down the state's last mainframe computer, which handled major application systems -- some up to 60 years old.
Those systems were moved to modern cloud-based servers on the mainland, which have better security and greater flexibility to scale up in the event of an emergency.
During the height of the pandemic, the outdated systems were overwhelmed by the hundreds of thousands of jobless applicants -- many of whom waited months for benefits.
"When we have an emergency or a pandemic, it really exacerbates the problem and we see just huge changes in the capacity needed and being on the cloud means that we would be able to scale quickly, almost instantaneously," Ige said. "And we shouldn't see the kinds of problems that we had with slow response the systems crashing and those kinds of activities on the cloud system."
The new system will not only speed up sluggish application processes, but back up critical state data, and offer greater recovery capabilities in the case of a natural disaster since the servers will now be off island.
According to state officials, it's also less likely to be hacked.
Besides unemployment, the system processes applications for disability compensation, child support and child and adult welfare services.
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UPDATE 6:00 p.m. -- Another person has been pronounced dead after a head-on collision on Kamehameha Highway.
Two others were hospitalized following the collision.
No other information has been provided.
This is a developing story. Check back with KITV4 for more information.
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LAIE, Hawaii (KITV4) – One person is dead and three others suffered serious to critical injuries following a head-on crash on the Kamehameha Highway on Oahu’s North Shore, Monday afternoon.
The crash happened just after 1 p.m. in the area of Gunstock Ranch and the Malaekahana State Recreation Area.
At least two vehicles were involved in the crash. A KITV4 viewer sent in video from the scene that appeared to show two vehicles -- a pickup and a sedan -- in a head-on crash.
Authorities down the highway in both directions following the crash. It is unclear how long the highway will remain closed.
According to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS), four people were found in the wreckage. One of the victims, a man in his 30s, was dead at the scene.
A woman in her 60s was found in critical condition. A woman in her 30s and a man in his 20s were both found suffering serious injuries. EMS rushed the three surviving patients to local emergency rooms.
Officials have not said which victims were in which vehicle. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
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HONOLULU(KITV4) – “Retirement living” released a report that stated more people are now pushing retirement to after age 65 while many hope to retire between 51 to 60.
A financial advisor told KITV that entering retirement right now is tricky – now that the stock market has had two blows in the past two and half years.
”There is a greater risk and greater challenge that individuals are faced due to the fact that both stocks and bonds have had a trouble year this year. There’s a lack of correlation between the two and that’s what investors are relying on,” said Jeff Buck, chief investment officer, E.A Buck Financial Services.
Those who invests in retirement savings - 76% of them invest in the stock market and 56% of invest in bonds.
Buck said several factors are considered in retirement like life expectancy and cost of living – and both are going up.
Governor Ige signed a bill this summer to a create retirement saving program. Experts said this will increase the number of private company workers to save for retirement.
”Every worker in Hawaii should have access to retirement savings through payroll deductions and that’s a huge step. People don’t realize that you are 15% more likely to save if you have payroll deduction,” said Craig Gima, communications director at AARP.
Hawaii residents retire between the ages of 63 and 67 while many retire between 55 and 62.
Hawaii ranks number one with the highest retirement income needed to live comfortably.
Aina Hain resident, Ty Gurney, said he has been a surf coach on Oahu for 20 years. He said he plans on retiring in a rural part of Montana where the cost of living is much lower. He is 49-years old.
“My job has taken a toll on me physically as I’ve gotten older. I am planning on retiring next year when I’m 50 but property taxes are crazy here in Hawaii. I want to keep my home here but I am looking at homes in Montana,” said Gurney.
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Newfane’s first ever Community Day is slated for Saturday.
The Newfane Business Association and town Supervisor John Syracuse are working together on organizing the event, “to get the community out together and let people know what a fun town we have,” said Mary Zeller, Syracuse’s confidential secretary.
Under the Community Day banner, beginning at 3 p.m., live music will be offered and vending booths will be set up outside Newfane Town Hall and Community Center, 2737 Main St.
Pocket Change will perform from 3 to 6 p.m. and the local band Double Barrel will put on a show from 7 to 10 p.m.
Food service is by the Newfane Lions Club, whose members are grilling the burgers and hot dogs, and Brookside Restaurant, which is bringing tacos and roast beef.
Local businesses and service providers that will have a booth include Artisan Alley, Nailing It with Jodie, Faith Lutheran Church, Save the Michaels and Recovery Center of Niagara. There’s room for more, Zeller said, and there’s no fee. Same-day set-up is permitted but Zeller asked that vendors give her a heads-up by Friday; her office number is 716-778-8531, extension 102.
“We’re hoping for a good turnout,” Zeller said. “It’s the end of summer, and it’s nice before kids go back to school that families can have a function that they can attend together.”
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No one was home, though several pets died, in a house fire in Ackley on Monday afternoon. The home, located at 812 Main Street is owned by Robert Younker. Candy Crowl, a neighbor had run home to pick up an item and noticed smoke rolling from the back portion of the house which is next door to her own.
Crowl said she tried to help the animals escape but could not get them to come to her.
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Airman 1st Class Theodore Ellis, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, reattaches oil lines to the transmission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The VMF is responsible for maintaining all government owned vehicles on the installation, helping to support all missions at Yokota Air Base and five geographically separated units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)
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Government owned vehicles sit at the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance Flight shop at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The VMF is responsible for maintaining all government owned vehicles on the installation, helping to support all missions at Yokota Air Base and five geographically separated units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)
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Rachet sockets belonging to the 374th Vehicle Maintenance Shop lay at the feet of Airman 1st Class Theodore Ellis, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance Flight journeyman, as he reinstalls the vehicle's transmission onto a government vehicle at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The 374th LRS Vehicle Maintenance Flight operates three specialized vehicle maintenance sections: Material Handling Equipment Shop, Refueling Maintenance Shop, and Firetruck Maintenance Shop. Each of these shops focus on maintaining specific equipment and vehicles used to support flightline cargo, refueling and emergency response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)
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Airman 1st Class Theodore Ellis, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, installs a driveshaft at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug.17, 2022. The VMF is comprised of 33 Airmen and 47 Japanese master labor contractors who work together in maintaining Yokota’s fleet of nearly 1,000 vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)
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Airman 1st Class Jonathan Fana, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance Flight journeyman, prepares to lift an engine out of a government vehicle at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The 374th LRS Vehicle Maintenance Flight operates three specialized vehicle maintenance sections: Material Handling Equipment Shop, Refueling Maintenance Shop, and Firetruck Maintenance Shop. Each of these shops focus on maintaining specific equipment and vehicles used to support flightline cargo, refueling and emergency response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)
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SALISBURY -- It is confirmed that Colin H. Lin, the 29-year-old killed in the tragic hit and run on Tuesday, August 16th, is the son of the family that owns Tokyo Steakhouse in Salisbury. Information has also surfaced that the original photo released by police, which described a blue "bobtail" truck with a white stripe down the side, might be incorrect. According to the Maryland State Police Department, based on new evidence found at the scene, they believe they have a new lead on the vehicle that was involved in that hit and run. On Monday, investigators identified additional vehicles of interest. One of the cars was a white 2009 Ford Edge. That car has been seized and is being stored at the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack. Police are investigating another vehicle of interest. An analysis of the debris from the car at the scene identified the parts belonging to a Kia Soul, believed to be a light colored Kia between the model years 2016 and 2019.
We spoke with the family of Colin Lin, and his family members just want answers more than anything else. Until they get those answers, Tokyo Steakhouse in Salisbury is closed indefinitely.
Customers just want to see the family get closure.
"I know it's a staple for our community, but the family needs time to grieve and try and get some closure," said Debra Reynolds. "I hope the family can get the answers they're looking for and just prayers to them."
The Lin family originally posted a reward of $5,000 to anyone who came forward with information that led to an arrest, but according to the family, they have rescinded that offer. Instead, they are hoping the relationship they've built with the Salisbury community will lead to somebody coming forward. | https://www.wboc.com/news/two-new-vehicles-linked-to-deadly-tokyo-steakhouse-hit-and-run/article_f22a2c22-2265-11ed-a839-27b40b05aeb6.html | 2022-08-23T05:53:02Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/two-new-vehicles-linked-to-deadly-tokyo-steakhouse-hit-and-run/article_f22a2c22-2265-11ed-a839-27b40b05aeb6.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
After the plunge below parity to its lowest levels in nearly twenty years, the euro looks set to consolidate below the key level amid a more dire outlook with little to no positives working in favour of the currency at the moment.
Looking ahead today, the preliminary August PMI data is likely to cement those expectations and any downside miss could see the euro decline accelerate much more quickly. So far today, the changes among major currencies are light but the dollar remains in charge after the developments since last week.
Besides the focus on PMI data and dollar sentiment, the risk mood will continue to be a key factor to watch as equities are being battered amid its latest retreat. The S&P 500 is being rejected strongly by its 200-day moving average and is now looking towards 4,100 and its 100-day moving average at 4,090 next.
All eyes will still be fixated on Fed chair Powell's speech in Jackson Hole later in the week though and that will be the key risk event that decides how we will get to the end of August trading next week.
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Stocks were battered yesterday while Treasury yields climbed, as the dollar continues its ascend with EUR/USD breaking below parity to its lowest levels since 2002. The fact that China continues to advocate for a weaker yuan, seeing USD/CNY surge higher is also providing an added tailwind for the greenback this week.
For some context, USD/CNY has now broken higher to 6.85 upon the PBOC setting a weaker yuan after the break above 6.80 at the end of last week. The next key target will be the 7.00 mark and that sort of gives you an idea of how much more backing the dollar has from said tailwind at the moment.
So far today, the changes are light as narrow ranges are holding mostly. But make no mistake, the dollar is in control. Commodity currencies may be holding slightly higher but the moves are relatively light and after having seen equities fall sharply yesterday, the overall mood remains rather tentative at best.
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- Commenced bemcentinib Phase 2b trial in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
- Initiation of Phase 1a/2b STK11 mutated NSCLC trial planned for 2H22
- BerGenBio to host conference call and webcast today at 10:00 AM CEST/4:00 AM EDT
BERGEN, Norway, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BerGenBio ASA (OSE: BGBIO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel, selective AXL kinase inhibitors for severe unmet medical needs, today announced financial results for the second quarter and half year ended June 30, 2022 and provided a business update.
"The prioritization of bemcentinib development in two key areas in the second quarter has created momentum entering the second half of the year," said Martin Olin, Chief Executive Officer of BerGenBio. "By following strong scientific rationale, clinical and preclinical data, and areas of significant unmet medical need, we are confidently enthusiastic about bemcentinib's potential in aiding patients in two indications of focus: STK11 mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and patients hospitalized by COVID-19. The initiation of the next phase of clinical development for both indications in 2H22 moves us a meaningful step closer to addressing two large patient populations that are in need of better treatments."
Clinical Development
Bemcentinib
BerGenBio's lead compound, bemcentinib, is a potent, first-in-class, oral, small molecule, highly selective inhibitor of the receptor tyrosine kinase AXL, which is overexpressed in response to cellular stress, inflammation, hypoxia and chemotherapy. Bemcentinib inhibits the host cells' ability to propagate the progression of serious disease through the modulation of resistance mechanisms and the adaptive immune system.
The Company is advancing bemcentinib development in two lung indications, STK11 mutated (STK11m) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and Hospitalized COVID-19 patients, where bemcentinib's novel mechanisms of action and primary accumulation in the lungs make it uniquely positioned to address severe lung diseases.
First-Line STK11m NSCLC
BerGenBio is preparing a Phase 1b/2a trial of bemcentinib in 1L STK11m NSCLC, a group that represents approximately 20% of NSCLC patients. Mutations in the STK11 gene are highly correlated with poor treatment response and survival with today's standard of care treatments, including immune checkpoint inhibitors in NSCLC. Through inhibition of AXL, bemcentinib seeks to prevent AXL activation, consequently removing the innate immunosuppression that it causes and driving the proliferation of immune cells to restore sensitivity to immune checkpoint therapy. UT Southwestern Medical Center in Texas has shown that bemcentinib in models of NSCLC has the ability to restore the sensitivity of checkpoint inhibitors. Further bemcentinib is also believed to delay the development of chemoresistance.
- The detrimental effect of mutations in the STK11 gene on clinical outcomes was further highlighted by several academic groups at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in June 2022. In a retrospective study funded by Roche, Spain (Abstract #9047), of real-world outcomes in 1L NSCLC patients, STK11m was identified as having the poorest prognosis in all effectiveness outcomes, including lower response, progression free survival and overall survival, of 185 detected mutations.
- The Company is preparing and has post period filed an IND with the purpose to initiate a Phase 1b/2a trial evaluating bemcentinib in combination with a checkpoint inhibitor and doublet chemotherapy in 1L STK11m NSCLC patients in the second half of 2022.
- In parallel with the preparation of the Phase 1b/2a trial, the Company is evaluating the role of STK11 mutations in combination with other relevant co-mutations such as TP53, KRAS and KEAP1 to further characterize the potential of bemcentinib is this area of high unmet medical need.
Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Bemcentinib is currently being studied in a Phase 2b clinical trial in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. AXL, when induced by an infection, such as COVID-19, is known to play a variety of key roles in transporting the virus into cells, aiding replication, and dampening immune responses. Bemcentinib selectively inhibits AXL to block viral entry, stimulate the innate immune system and facilitate tissue repair regardless of known variants or mutations.
- In the ACCORD2 UK platform study of hospitalized COVID-19 patients, bemcentinib treatment resulted in a clear reduction in clinical deterioration, causing: a significant reduction in deaths, patients requiring less supplementary oxygen, a significant reduction in the need for intubation or ventilation and a shortening of hospital stays compared to the control group.
- Bemcentinib has been selected by an expert group to be studied in a Phase 2b trial under the EU-SolidAct platform through a sub-protocol enrolling 500 hospitalized COVID-19 patients across Europe.
Mipasetamab Uzoptirine
Post period, ADC Therapeutics announced that the first patient was dosed in a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating mipasetamab uzoptirine as a single agent and in combination with gemcitabine in patients with selected advanced solid tumors. Mipasetamab uzoptirine contains an AXL-targeting humanized monoclonal antibody licensed from BerGenBio.
Corporate Activities
BerGenBio strengthened its leadership team in April 2022 with the addition of Cristina Oliva, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Oliva is a Board-certified oncologist with over 20 years of senior clinical development experience across large pharmaceutical, biotechnology and CROs, including her most recent position as Vice President, Oncology and Head of Oncology Centre of Excellence at IQVIA, Ltd.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
(Figures in brackets = same period 2021 unless otherwise stated)
- Revenue amounted to NOK 0.0 million (NOK 0.0 million) for the second quarter 2022
- Total operating expenses for the second quarter were NOK 88.2 million (NOK 92.3 million)
- The operating loss for the second quarter came to NOK 88.2 million (NOK 92.3 million)
- Cash and cash equivalents amounted to NOK 292.1 million (NOK 367.8 million at the end of the first quarter 2022).
Presentation and Webcast Details
The live webcast link is available at www.bergenbio.com in the Investors/Financial Reports section. A recording will be available shortly after the webcast has finished.
Webcast link: https://channel.royalcast.com/landingpage/hegnarmedia/20220823_9/
Dial-in numbers:
NO: +47-21-956342
UK: +44-203-7696819
US: +1 646-787-0157
SE: +46-4-0682-0620
DK: +45 78768490
Pin: 712491
The first quarter report and presentation are available on the Company's website in the Investors/Financial Reports section and a recording of the webcast will be made available shortly after the webcast has finished.
Contacts
Martin Olin CEO, BerGenBio ASA
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Rune Skeie, CFO, BerGenBio ASA
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Investor Relations / Media Relations
Graham Morrell
graham.morrell@bergenbio.com
About BerGenBio ASA
BerGenBio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative drugs targeting AXL as a potential cornerstone of therapy for aggressive diseases, including cancer and severe respiratory infections. The Company is focused on its proprietary lead candidate bemcentinib a potentially first-in-class selective AXL inhibitor in development for STK11 mutated NSCLC and COVID-19.
BerGenBio is based in Bergen, Norway with a subsidiary in Oxford, UK. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker: BGBIO). For more information, visit www.bergenbio.com
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This announcement may contain forward-looking statements, which as such are not historical facts, but are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions. These assumptions are inherently subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other important factors. Such risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other important factors could cause actual events to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in this announcement by such forward-looking statements.
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As the end of summer approaches and fall arrives, most motorists around Otter Tail County are already seeing more deer attempting to cross roadways.
Crashes can occur and most often do, if a driver is not attentive and keeps their eyes on the road.
Deer are generally most active between the hours of 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For those commuting back from work or evening sporting events, it can be prime time for deer.
Minnesota DNR area supervisor Michael Oehler says the deer population in most areas of the county is very high.
“There’s no shortage of deer in our work area for the most part until you get out into the Red River Valley. For us it would be down toward the western townships south of Orwell Dam, which has a lack of habitat down there,” said Oehler.
Oehler said a driver needs to be vigilant and scan the ditches.
“When you see a deer, there’s always more than one. If you see the first one crossing your headlights, down the road there’s usually another in the ditch that you don’t see. If you see a deer, just slow down. Also, check out the ditch where that animal came from because lots of times a second or third one is right behind it and that’s the ones that usually get hit,” emphasized Oehler.
Situational awareness is the biggest component. Deer move around a lot more after crops are harvested due to lack of cover.
“You get into October and some of the first fields are going down, the weather’s cooling and breeding season is just around the corner. They just start moving around a lot more. Which is generally when you start to see an increase in collisions in that early fall season,” said Oehler.
Oehler also acknowledged that with the higher population this year that the chance of a deer strike is higher.
The Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety says there are some things that drivers can do to minimize the chance of a deep strike:
- Use high beams as much as possible at night, especially in deer-active areas.
- Don’t swerve to avoid a deer. Swerving can cause motorists to lose control and travel off the road or into oncoming traffic.
- Don’t count on deer whistles or deer fences to deter deer from crossing roads.
- Watch for the reflection of deer eyes and for deer silhouettes on the shoulder of the road. If anything looks slightly suspicious, slow down.
- Slow down in areas known to have a large deer population — such as areas where roads divide agricultural fields from forest land; and whenever in forested areas between dusk and dawn.
- Blow horn to urge deer to leave the road. Stop if the deer stays on the road, don’t try to go around it.
After a strike it is also a good idea to keep a good distance from the deer as it could recover from the strike and move on. If a deer does not move on, or poses a public safety risk contact the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s office or call 911.
Some may also not be aware what to do after striking a deer. Oehler recommends immediately contacting law enforcement. In most cases, if you are a full time Minnesota resident you may claim the deer and be issued a tag number or authorization permit.
According to the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety, deer crashes are especially dangerous for motorcyclists as well, which they say accounted for 15 of the 18 vehicle-deer related deaths over a five year period from 2016-2020. | https://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/beware-of-deer-large-population-increases-risks/article_0fc97714-223a-11ed-82d0-e7c973778884.html | 2022-08-23T06:35:53Z | fergusfallsjournal.com | control | https://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/beware-of-deer-large-population-increases-risks/article_0fc97714-223a-11ed-82d0-e7c973778884.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The crowded field of Fergus Falls City Council candidates has thinned down by one.
Assistant to the City Administrator Lynne Olson, announced on Aug. 22, that Richard “Dick” Keeton had submitted an affidavit to withdraw from the Ward Three council race, thus would no longer be a candidate on the November General Election ballot.
It was originally a three way race that featured two newcomers and a former two term council member.
Ward Three council member and interim mayor, Justin Arneson is the incumbent for the seat, but opted not to run again as he had moved out of the ward and also did not want to run against a sitting council member in his new ward, Scott Kvamme, the council member for Ward Two.
Still running in Ward Three is Al Kremeier, funeral director and licensed insurance agent for about 28 years at Olson Funeral Home, who is also an independent business owner with a small granite business and Nate Kunde, operations manager at Otter Tail Power, had both filed to run for the open seat.
For the other wards, here is the official rundown of who is running:
For Ward One, Krista Hagberg, the incumbent has filed to run for reelection, as her term expires in December. Recently announced before the deadline, Laura Job is running against Hagberg for the seat.
For Ward Two, in addition to Kvamme, Mark Leighton, an independent business owner, is running for that seat.
For Ward Four, another open seat that is being vacated in December by incumbent Karoline Gustafson, is being challenged by Spencer McGrew, Otter Tail County AIS Specialist, and former council member and business owner Scott Rachels.
All city council positions are four year terms. The election will be held on Nov. 8, with polling place hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized Novavax’s protein-based Covid vaccine for adults, providing Americans with an alternative to the mRNA-based shots from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
The Novavax primary series is given in two doses, administered 21 days apart.
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"Today’s authorization offers adults in the United States who have not yet received a Covid-19 vaccine another option that meets the FDA’s rigorous standards for safety, effectiveness and manufacturing quality needed to support emergency use authorization," FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf said in a statement.
The FDA’s signoff isn’t the last step: The decision will now to go the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its advisory committee to issue their own recommendation on how the shots should be used. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is scheduled to meet on July 19.
The U.S. has secured 3.2 million doses of the vaccine, ready to be shipped to states once it receives the green light, the Biden administration announced Monday.
Wednesday's authorization comes more than a month after the agency’s vaccine advisory committee overwhelmingly recommended that the agency authorize the use of the shots and five months since the company first submitted its application to the FDA.
The shot has already been cleared for use in more than 40 countries, as well as the European Union, but manufacturing problems have hampered the company's efforts to be authorized in the U.S.
The FDA authorization took "longer than we wanted," Novavax CEO Stanley Erck told NBC News in an interview, "but we're there and we have gotten the company's first approval with the FDA for a vaccine in the United States."
Novavax’s vaccine uses an older technology found in other widely used vaccines, including the shots for hepatitis and shingles.
The vaccine uses synthetic coronavirus proteins to teach the body’s immune system to recognize bits of the virus.
Erck, as well as outside experts, say the Novavax shot is important to the nation’s vaccination campaign because it may persuade people who have been unable or unwilling to get the mRNA shots to finally get vaccinated. About 22% of people in the U.S. have not received a single dose of a Covid vaccine, according to data from the CDC. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/coronavirus/fda-authorizes-novavaxs-covid-vaccine/article_c6e356e0-22a3-11ed-9973-7b24318ee1a7.html | 2022-08-23T06:36:05Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/coronavirus/fda-authorizes-novavaxs-covid-vaccine/article_c6e356e0-22a3-11ed-9973-7b24318ee1a7.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
With affordability and availability presenting issues for prospective homeowners, alternative housing solutions such as renovations and smaller home options are becoming more attractive.
The housing market has been anything but predictable in the past few years. With supply chain issues, increases in fuel prices and tenuous foreign relationships, housing costs remain unrelenting.
According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, home price appreciation nationwide hit 20.6% in March of this year, exceeding the previous high mark of 20% the year prior and marking the largest jump in three decades of recorded data.
Current housing costs are making people rethink living situations in many ways. Manufactured and modular homes are both options that are gaining popularity throughout the U.S.
Compared to traditional stick-built homes, both assembled and pre-made options present a cost effective and timely means of purchasing a new home.
Modular homes are held to the same local, state and regional building codes required for on-site homes and are built on a permanent foundation, while manufactured homes are held to a federal code set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and are assembled on a chassis and can move.
Harvest Homes, of Fergus Falls, has been providing both types of homes to area residents since 1982. Jenni Stueve describes some of the setbacks created following pandemic-related supply issues and subsequent inflation: “The biggest challenge was catching up from all the backorders and adjusting the pricing.”
Stueve describes a rate of five to ten thousand dollars a month on average per house of price increase for a span of approximately a year and a half. Harvest Homes manufactures all their houses in Redwood Falls, but has a consumer base that spans the Midwest.
“For manufacturers and builders, it felt almost impossible to get your hands on something and when you did, it was so outrageous in cost,” Stueve says in describing building materials.
While many people are looking for alternative options to traditionally built homes such as smaller custom builds or "tiny homes’"and factory-built options, traditional housing markets across the country remain extremely tight.
With supply chain issues, regulatory constraints and labor shortages still plaguing residential construction, affordability pressures are expected to result in the continued cooldown of the 2022 housing market.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. — Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a motion against the expansion of the Gas Transmission Northwest (GTN) pipeline that runs through the PNW, which would transport another 150 million cubic feet of methane gas each day from Canada, to sell in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and California.
Ferguson’s motion states the expansion would hurt Washington citizens and increase greenhouse gasses. It would reportedly emit around 3.47 million metric tons of carbon dioxide each year, for at least 30 years, according to the press release from Ferguson’s office.
“This project undermines Washington state’s efforts to fight climate change,” said Ferguson. “This pipeline is bad for the environment and bad for consumers.”
The Attorneys General in Oregon and California are also supporting the motion.
GTN is a subsidiary of TC Energy, based in Canada. It asked the Federal Regulatory Commission for the expansion of the Keystone XL pipeline with claims of growing demand for methane gas in the PNW. Ferguson refutes the claim, saying GTN is “relying on faulty assumptions.”
With many moves being made on the West Coast to reduce emissions, goals have been set for total emissions in the region. If the pipeline expansion is approved, the press release claims the pipeline will make up 48% of the goal for 2050 by itself.
Ferguson gives three reasons the expansion should be denied. One, that the company is hiding its true costs. Two, that there is no public need for increased methane gas in Washington, Oregon and California. Three, that it is not in the public’s interest and will cause long-term costs. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/pnw-attorneys-general-motion-for-denial-of-pipeline-expansion/article_49334956-22aa-11ed-918c-e728c17a84e0.html | 2022-08-23T06:36:11Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/pnw-attorneys-general-motion-for-denial-of-pipeline-expansion/article_49334956-22aa-11ed-918c-e728c17a84e0.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In a very positive development, a local manufacturer is having to expand due to increased product demand.
Vector Windows and Doors is undertaking a new building project that according to company officials will help meet the continuing growth of their premium vinyl window and door products
The company said that the investment would provide additional resources to expand manufacturing operations and is investing approximately $3.5 million.
The new renovated state of the art facility will be located at 1505 Pebble Lake Road and will provide additional square footage for the continual growth of their business and increase local career opportunities.
Marketing communications specialist Brittany Wing said it is unknown at this time how many new employees they will need following the expansion. Wing said they will determine that as the completion date gets closer.
“We don’t have a firm completion date yet, but it could be early next year,” said Wing.
A symbolic groundbreaking is scheduled Aug. 25, at 11:30 a.m., at which time the executive team will also feature a hiring event and all out celebration.
Vector Windows and Doors opened their doors in 1995.
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RICHLAND, Wash. - A Washington State University alum in Richland celebrated the start of the 2022 school year with ride in his plane in the shape of the famous WSU Coug on August 20, the last Saturday before classes begin.
Mark Showalter graduated from WSU in 1984. He flies for fun in inspiration from his father, a pilot. His plane has the WSU logo, but this route was even more spirited.
Showalter input specific coordinates to take a flight path that left the logos outline in Eastern Washington, which took about 4 hours and measured 492 nautical miles.
"I think that any Washington State University alum or fan would agree that we love to wave the flag, we love cougar pride, and whenever you get a chance to share it, do it," said Showalter. "Folks that are starting at WSU today, they've entered into a family of cougs that they're going to enjoy the rest of their lives and I wish them all the best."
He said inputting the flight path took quite a bit of time, and in the end, it didn't turn out exactly how he had hoped. But for those looking on, it's clearly the WSU Coug.
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James Ott, 59, of Erhard, died Thursday, August 18, 2022 at his residence with his loving daughter, Amanda at his side.
He was born August 7, 1963 in Fergus Falls to Larry and Carolyn (Vandermeer) Ott. He grew up in Maine Township and graduated from Pelican Rapids High School. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. He was honorably discharged on July 20, 1984. On November 28, 1987, he was united in marriage to Kari Norgren at Stavanger Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. Together, they raised four children: Austin, Shawna, Ivy, and Amanda. He was employed with Gerald Evenson Trucking in Pelican Rapids. He then worked for Larry Ott Trucking, Mark Sand and Gravel, and Red Horse Ranch Arena. He was the road maintainer for Elizabeth Township and worked for Larry Ott, Inc.
Jim enjoyed going to garage sales, demo derbys, woodworking, car races and collecting toys. He enjoyed driving anything that had wheels and an engine. He was a jokester and loved to have fun.
Jim is survived by his children: Austin (Rachel) Ott of Erhard, Shawna Ott (Derek Teberg) of Stanley, ND, Ivy Ott of Fergus Falls and Amanda Ott of Erhard; his parents, Larry and Sally Ott of Fergus Falls; his siblings: Jolene (Kevin) Lubitz, Jason (Mindy) Ott, Chris (Tanya) Ott, Nick (Heather) Ott, Becky Friedrich, Jeff (Linda) Friedrich, Bruce (Jane) Friedrich, Greg (Colleen) Friedrich, and Glenn (Kim) Friedrich; two grandchildren, Maggie and Tucker Ott, the mother of his children, Kari Ott; three aunts: Donna Umlauf, Sandy Jochim, and Sharon Pederson; sister-in-law Dawn Ott; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn (Elwyn) Friedrich, a brother, Jerry Ott and aunts and uncles: Warren Umlauf, Dick Jochim, Gilbert Ott, Verdelle Pederson, and Ieleen and Carl Trites.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Lake Region Cancer Treatment Center.
Visitation: Wednesday, August 24 from 4 to 6 P.M. with a time of sharing at 6:00 P.M. at the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls and resuming for one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial service: Thursday, August 25 at 11:00 A.M. at Living Faith Church in Fergus Falls.
Burial: Silent Vale Cemetery in Maine Township.
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls.
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Before Hanford started football practices this month, they already had a major challenge to overcome.
Starting quarterback Cole Mullins was diagnosed with cancer and would not play.
The players were understandably shocked at first, but have used it as a rallying point.
"He's one of my best friends," said Malakai Silva, a senior lineman. "I take it as motivation. I want to work better for him and for me every single day."
Another senior Ben Duffield agreed noting, "I personally take it as motivation to work harder. I know that if he was out here, he'd be busting his butt, so that's what I'm working on."
The team is focused to get back to a winning record, and maybe set themselves up for a postseason opportunity.
"We have a lot of people that are very excited to play this year and they're wanting to put in the work for it," according to Trenton Rowton, a senior center and nose tackle. "I feel like that's going to be a pretty good starting point."
Senior WR/CB Kade Armstrong said, "We just gotta be a brotherhood and work together. That's pretty much it."
Senior Kevin Hester noted, "Throughout this summer we've really grown in leadership. A lot of older guys are stepping up. We've had a lot of hardships and I think that's really pushed us over the edge to help us come together as a unit."
Hester is about 1,000 yards shy of the school rushing record which he says he hopes to break.
Coach Nick Baker says they'll go with Eli Perkes at quarterback.
"He's very athletic, very talented. I think the only thing right now with Eli is just losing some senior leadership that Cole has with the team. And Cole has that experience of being a starter for a whole season with us. But Eli does a lot of really good things."
Baker says their focus is on passion, preparation and production, something he says will help the players on and off the field.
Hanford is coming off a 1-8 2021 season.
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On Aug. 20, the Fergus Falls Otters girls tennis team traveled to Park Rapids for an eight team invitational. This tournament is always a great way to kick off the season with a lot of great tennis. It's set up as eight individual tournaments and Otters girls found success at every level.
Isabella Abrahams debuted for Fergus in her new role as the No. 1 singles player and did a fantastic job. She was striking the ball well and hit big with the big hitters. She looked to take a more aggressive and offensive approach at first singles and showed that she can do that with the best of them. Abrahams also earned her first win at the top of the ladder. Leila Nasri had a great showing at second singles on the day, walking away with second place in her tournament. Nasri is one of those players that can play on either side of the lineup, in singles or doubles. She's consistent and very aware on the court. She did an awesome job getting back into the singles side of things after playing mostly doubles the past couple of years. Clara Staphan filled the third singles slot and took third place in that tournament with a great day of grinding out points and clinching her third place finish by pulling out a great third set super tie-breaker to earn herself some hardware. A combination of eighth grader Kaia Ness and ninth grader Layla Zosel took turns in the forth singles tournament and had a great day of acclimating to what a varsity match looks like. Ness ended up winning her first varsity match, while Zosel pushed her match the distance before dropping it in a super-tiebreaker. It was a great day of gaining experience for these newcomers.
In doubles action, Karley Braeger and Ashtyn Lill had their go in the first doubles tournament. The duo started slow and were quickly acclimated to the world of first doubles. They ended up winning a match against Wadena/Deer Creek in an extremely long three setter 16-14. Hannah Anderson and Ruby Ellison had a fantastic day as a second doubles team, taking second place in the tournament. Both girls looked solid and even flashy at times with some great put-aways at the net and aggressive play. Cyntreya Lockett and Hattie Fullhart had a productive outing as the third doubles team, dropping a tight first match, but recovering very nicely to come back and earn the consolation championship. The forth doubles lineup had some very tight matches with a couple of three-set losses to the duos of Ava Hastings/Lauren Fazio and Lydia Kunz/Samantha Kunz. Dagny Gerhardson and Annie Trosvig finished up the last round of play in the forth doubles tournament with a back-and-forth 6-4, 7-5 victory.
“This first day of match play after just a week of practice is always a good indicator of where we are,” stated Otters coach Jamie Lill. “We saw some things that we did very well and some things we will get back to work on at practice. Overall it was a great day of tennis for our Otter girls.”
Singles:
1. Isabella Abrahams. L vs Mhd 6-0, 6-2. L vs Park Rapids 2-6, 6-3, 11-9, W vs Roseau 6-0, 6-0.
2. Leila Nasri. W vs. Roseau 6-0, 6-0, W vs Park Rapids 4-6, 6-1, 10-3, L vs Perham.
3. Clara Stephan. W vs. EGF 6-2, 6-0. L vs Mhd 6-3, 6-3. W 6-4, 1-6, 10-6.
4. Kaia Ness L vs Wadena/Deer Creek 6-2, 7-5. Layla Zosel L vs Roseau 6-2, 0-6, 10-5. Kaia Ness W 6-3, 6-0.
Doubles:
1. Karley Braeger/Ashtyn Lill. L vs WDC 6-1, 6-4. W vs Roseau 7-5, 4-6, 16-14. L vs. PR 6-4, 7-5.
2. Hannah Anderson/Ruby Ellison. W. vs PR 6-2, 6-4. W vs Minnewaska 6-4, 5-7, 10-4. L vs Mhd 6-3, 6-1.
3. Cyntreya Lockett/Hattie Fullhart. L vs Mhd 3-6, 6-1, 11-9. W 6-2, 6-4, W 6-1, 6-2.
4. Lauren Fazio/Ava Hastings L 4-6, 7-6 (5), 10-6. Lydia Kunz/Samantha Kunz L 6-4, 2-6, 10-5. Dagny Gerhardson/Annie Trosvig W 6-4, 7-5. | https://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/sports/fergus-girls-get-season-underway/article_676acba8-2253-11ed-bc4d-c3483eb8a6f0.html | 2022-08-23T06:36:24Z | fergusfallsjournal.com | control | https://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/sports/fergus-girls-get-season-underway/article_676acba8-2253-11ed-bc4d-c3483eb8a6f0.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Hundreds of people jumped in Monday in celebration of Lion's Pool reopening after three months. Community and city leaders rebuilt the pool's main pump and motor earlier than expected.
"It's great to have it open again, it's an old pool and it's near and dear to a lot of people," said Recreational Program Supervisor for Yakima Parks and Rec., Jason Zeller.
The 1986 Lion's Pool never had that much damage to shut down before, said Zeller. With the new main pump and motor, he said the pool will stay open for a long time.
Zeller said he's happy to welcome back high school swim teams and swimmers who couldn't swim outdoors.
"Pools are not just something people go to, it's a community... this is their home," said Zeller.
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An off-duty New York City correction officer accused of fatally shooting a teenager in the face was indicted on murder and manslaughter charges Monday, prosecutors said.
The indictment alleges Dion Middleton shot and killed 18-year-old Raymond Chaluisant in the Bronx on July 21.
Middleton, 45, was charged with one count of second-degree murder, one count of first-degree manslaughter and one count of second-degree manslaughter, according to the indictment.
CNN has reached out to Middleton's attorney for comment.
Middleton allegedly shot at a car in which Chaluisant was a passenger shortly after 1 a.m. on July 21, according to a statement from Attorney General Letitia James.
After that, Middleton allegedly left the scene and reported to work later that morning before the NYPD arrested him, the statement said. The city's correction officers maintain security at jails and other detention centers.
At the time of the incident, police said officers responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at the corner of East Tremont Avenue and The Grand Concourse about 1:30 a.m. on July 21, according to a news release. The officers who responded found Chaluisant in the vehicle with a gunshot wound to the face.
Middleton didn't know if he'd hit anything or anybody, lawyer says
When the officers opened the door to aid the teenager, they found the toy water gun, which fires gel water beads, according to a law enforcement official.
Middleton's attorney, Joey Jackson, told CNN previously that Middleton was walking when he felt something strike his back and heard objects pelting all around him.
Jackson, who is also a CNN legal analyst, said Middleton thought he was being struck by the fragments of a bullet that whizzed by him and believed there were multiple shots. That's when he pulled his gun and fired a single shot, Jackson said.
"You're walking, it's 1:30 at night, you get something hit in the back, there's mayhem all over because apparently the person was firing shots everywhere, and it was just kind of mayhem from my client's perspective," Jackson said last month. "He turns around, he sees the guy (Middleton) they engage and, boom, he fires a round, which happened to hit him."
Jackson previously noted that the car then sped off, leaving Middleton to wonder whether anyone was struck by the shot he fired.
"He shot, he discharged his firearm in the direction of a car, not knowing whether he hit anything or anyone," Jackson said.
Middleton was arraigned Monday in New York State Supreme Court, prosecutors said in the statement.
Bail remained at $1 million bond or partially secured bond with $500,000 cash or credit card alternatives, with a required ankle monitor if Middleton makes bail.
Middleton's next court appearance is scheduled for November 16, according to court records.
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Thiruvananthapuram: The labour unions associated with the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) are vehemently opposing the move to introduce 12-hour single duty for bus crew. A meeting called by Ministers V Sivankutty and Antony Raju for talks with trade union representatives on Monday could not make any headway.
The state government is of the view that the salary can be disbursed on the fifth of every month only if the single duty system is implemented. After the talks, Transport Minister Antony Raju hinted that the CITU accepted the single-duty proposal. But the CITU leaders later denied this.
The INTUC-affiliated Transport Democratic Federation (TDF) staged a protest in front of the Secretariat. Its leaders boycotted the talks.
During the talks, the BMS reiterated its stance that it would not accept the proposal for the 12-hour single duty. The BMS also said that it would go for a legal battle against the imposition of single duty.
Meanwhile, the KSRTC is still struggling with timely payment of salaries. The salary disbursal for July is yet to start. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/23/12-hour-single-duty-in-ksrtc-talks-held-by-ministers-fail.amp.html | 2022-08-23T06:52:35Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/23/12-hour-single-duty-in-ksrtc-talks-held-by-ministers-fail.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Kottayam: An increase in the density of giant African snails, which can destroy more than 300 vegetables and fruits and also cause meningitis in humans, in various parts of this district has prompted the authorities to implement a week-long programme to reduce its numbers.
The programme -- 'Chapter one - Snail' -- which deals with trapping and killing the snails will be implemented throughout the district from August 25 to August 31, District Collector Dr P K Jayashree said in a statement. The programme would be implemented as part of the state government's 'One Health' project whose objective is to protect the health of humans, animals, nature and other living things, the statement said.
The district administration decided to implement the programme after an increase in the number of these snails in Alappuzha and Ernakulam districts resulted in large scale destruction of crops and many children being infected by meningitis, it said.
Uncontrolled proliferation of the giant African snails can seriously affect most agricultural crops, causing heavy economic losses to farmers and local residents. It further said that after the 2018 floods in Kerala, these snails have been found to be multiplying in various parts of the state and under favourable conditions can weigh up to one kilogram. The aim of the programme is to empower farmers and the public to trap and kill the snails before the situation gets out of control, the district administration's statement added. Farmers groups and associations, Kudumbashree, Haritakarma Sena, Padasekara Samiti, etc would be implementing the programme.
As part of the programme, traps would be prepared by cutting or crushing leaves of cabbage or cauliflower or papaya into small pieces, putting them in a wet sack or bed sheet and placing them around the house to lure the snails. Once they are trapped, they are killed by immersing them in salt water and thereafter, they are buried in pits nearby, the statement said and added that traps are placed in the evening and by night, the snails are killed and buried. This process will be carried out in the district for a week, it said, adding that nuisance due to the snail has been reported mostly in Uzhavoor and Pampady blocks and Melukavu panchayat of Kottayam district.
Besides setting traps, another biological method to control the snail population is duck farming as snails are a favourite food for ducks, it further said. The programme will be implemented in all gram panchayats and municipalities in the district in collaboration with the Departments of Agriculture, Health, Local Self Government, Animal Welfare and Forest as well as Kumarakom Agriculture Knowledge Centre and Kudumbashree, the statement said. Awareness campaigns would also be carried out in the district, it said. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/23/african-snail-menace-kottayam.amp.html | 2022-08-23T06:52:47Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/23/african-snail-menace-kottayam.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
No one expected Mattannur in Kannur district to change colour after the local body election. And as predicted, the ruling CPM retained power, which it never lost.
While the CPM had the victory, the celebration was in the Congress camp. Congress-led UDF doubled its tally to 14 thereby administering a dent in the red citadel. The party sees a dignified defeat in a Left fortress equivalent to a victory elsewhere in the state.
From local Congress workers to the party’s state leaders, everyone in the opposition party has found in the defeat a reason to rejoice, and remain optimistic.
Of the 35 wards in the municipality, the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) won 21, and UDF doubled its tally to 14 seats. The BJP failed to open its account.
In the UDF, the Congress won nine seats, while its ally Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) bagged five. Last time, the Congress-led front had to settle for just seven seats. Had UDF captured four more seats, LDF would have been out of power.
"The increase in the number of seats for the UDF shows that any fort can be breached," Opposition leader V D Satheesan said.
The UDF wrested back Porora, Elannur, Aanikkari, Kalaroad, Illambhagam, Maruthayi and Mettadi wards from the LDF.
This triggered jubilation in the Congress camp. “The silver lining of democracy finds its way into the darkness of ‘party villages’,” wrote Congress state chief K Sudhakaran on Facebook. “Mattannur reflects the change in the way Kerala thinks,” said KPCC vice-president VT Balram. “Seven became 14 in Mattannur, not in Irikkur. Remember that,” said Shafi Parambil MLA. Unlike Mattannur, Irikkur is a traditional Congress stronghold in Kannur.
But why this euphoria? What’s there to celebrate about the verdict? After all, it’s yet another defeat. But many in Congress see it as a bellwether of the state's political mood.
The elections to the civic body took place a-year-and-a-half after the state-wide local body elections as the legal tussles following the upgrade of Mattannur as a municipality disturbed the poll schedule.
Ever since its formation, the LDF has never lost in Mattannur municipality. In the previous polls in 2017, the LDF was voted to power with the CPM winning 24 seats, while its alliance partners CPI, Indian National League, Janata Dal, and an LDF-backed independent candidate won one seat each. Then, Congress only managed to win four seats and the IUML three.
As in the latest election, the UDF had won 14 seats in 2012.
The LDF camp cites this number to claim that the UDF has just repeated its 2012 performance and there was nothing to go gaga about it this time too.
But Congress rejected that critique. “There’s no point in that argument. This time it’s different,” Kannur District Congress Committee president Martin George told Onmanorama. “After we won 14 seats in 2012, the CPM started sensing some fear. Then by the next election in 2017, the municipality wards were delimited in a manner that favours only the Left front. That’s how our tally fell to seven. From there, we have doubled our tally this time. So this clearly shows a political trend even within CPM bastions,” George reasoned.
He said the dip in the LDF’s seats was evidence of a clear anti-incumbency feeling among the voters. Mattannur belongs to Kannur district from where CPM strongmen, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, hail. LDF convener E P Jayarajan was elected from Mattannur assembly constituency in 2016. The constituency elected K K Shailaja to the assembly in 2021 with a stunning margin of over 60,000 votes.
The wards UDF wrested also include Perinchery from where Shailaja’s husband K Bhaskaran Master won the poll in 2012 and became municipal chairman.
(Incidentally, Shailaja goofed up on Monday when she claimed in a Facebook post that her husband had won from Edavelikkal, her current ward which her party has retained. She, however, had to edit the post.)
CPM Kannur district secretary MV Jayarajan rubbished UDF's claims even though he admitted that the party would study the poll outcome in detail.
Both the UDF and the LDF accused each other of receiving the support of the BJP and the SDPI.
Political commentator K C Umesh Babu, a staunch critic of what he terms authoritarian tendencies in the CPM, believes the Mattannur verdict is a clear indication of the political trend in Kerala. “Mattannur is a place I know very well. CPM dominates the region while the Congress’ organisation has been weak there for years. In normal circumstances, the LDF should have had a sweeping win because they have the cadre strength and machinery for that. Also, the state machinery is with them. However, these were not reflected in the results.
"The UDF gained significantly in the polls. There is a clear trend of anti-incumbency against the Pinarayi government in the results just as we witnessed in the Thrikkakara assembly bypoll. This result shows that the LDF has not learned any lesson from the Thrikkakara defeat,” Babu said.
The Congress’ Uma Thomas had won the Thrikkakara bypoll with a record margin of over 25,000 votes. The UDF retained the seat despite a high-octane campaign led by Chief Minister Vijayan.
The stunning bypoll win came as a lifeline for the Congress after the rout in the local body polls in 2020 and the assembly elections in 2021.
The Mattannur show is likely to keep the morale of the party high in the immediate future. While the Thrikkakara result helped Satheesan cement his position as a key strategist in the party amid an endless factional struggle, Mattannur comes as a booster for Sudhakaran as Kannur is his home turf.
With the next round of elections (Lok Sabha) over a year away, there’s no immediate measure to find whether Mattannur result points to a trend or not.
We, perhaps, may get a good idea from what the Pinarayi government does next. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/23/mattannur-municipality-election-kerala-political-trends-cpm-congress.amp.html | 2022-08-23T06:53:37Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/23/mattannur-municipality-election-kerala-political-trends-cpm-congress.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Thiruvananthapuram: Amidst allegations of shortage of medicines in state-run hospitals in Kerala, a claim denied by the Left government, a monitoring system is expected to be introduced soon to keep track of availability and distribution of medicines in government-run medical institutions in the southern state.
The proposed introduction of the monitoring system was announced by Kerala Health Minister Veena George after inaugurating a training workshop here on ensuring availability and distribution of drugs in hospitals.
The minister said that there should be a scientific system in place for dealing with storage and distribution of medicines and indent of drugs should be prepared taking into consideration the requirement as well as possible increase in each hospital.
She said that hospital employees should use the online system of Kerala Medical Services Corporation (KMSCL) to ensure availability of medicines.
Real time data of medicines will be available through the special software once all the hospitals update the data regarding the distribution of medicines on each day, she said. Through this system, it would be possible to know the medicine stock in a hospital and the drugs can be distributed according to their shortage, she added. She said that if there is deficiency of any drug by a certain percentage, it should be communicated to KMSCL so that medicines in short supply can be procured without any delay.
These measures have been brought in pursuant to news reports of alleged shortage or lack of medicines, even basic drugs, in some government-run hospitals.
The Congress-led UDF opposition has also criticised the state government on the issue. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/23/online-system-medicine-availability-kerala-hospitals.amp.html | 2022-08-23T06:53:50Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/23/online-system-medicine-availability-kerala-hospitals.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Thiruvananthapuram: The company entrusted by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for user fee collection at Paliyekkara toll plaza has allegedly committed fraud amounting to crores of rupees by issuing fake bills in the name of “fictitious” vehicles.
The Transport Department withheld a sum of Rs 102 crore, charging the firm with issuing fake bills against “non-existing” KSRTC buses. It has asked the Home department to initiate a Crime Branch probe into the matter and approached the NHAI authorities, requesting to blacklist the company. Besides, it has demanded measures to reclaim Rs 3.06 crore already handed over to the firm.
KSRTC' defence
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) said it could provide the bills with respect to its buses passing through the toll gate from December 2011 to November 20, 2021. A case in this regard is there in the court. The KSRTC officials accused the company of not providing detailed bills despite requesting many times.
A high-level meet attended by the Chief Secretaries, Public Works Department officials, and Transport Secretaries was held on July 16 to discuss the matter. The KSRTC stated it could only pay a maximum of Rs 33 crore against the Rs 102 crore bill as it doubted the veracity of the user-fee amount charged by the company. However, the toll-collection firm then handed over the bills for ten years and demanded settlement of the dues.
The Chief Secretary allotted two weeks to KSRTC to examine these bills.
The fake bills were detected while going through the ones issued by the company from June 2014 to June 2022, following which the payment of Rs 102 crore was entirely withheld. An expert team found that fake bills were issued with regard to 6,908 bus trips.
Though the Super Deluxe class buses used to pass through the toll gate only twice daily, the company issued bills showing the vehicles passed six times. Similarly, user fee receipts were issued claiming the KSRTC buses with five-digit number plates like KL-15 10837 passed through the toll gate 70 times. But five-digit registration numbers were not given anywhere in the country itself.
Scrapped buses too billed
The Transport Department demanded a probe charging that all these were fake bills issued against non-existing vehicles. It was also found that bills were dolled out against buses already scrapped before 2005, showing that the vehicles passed through the toll plaza in 2020.
The examination revealed fraud to the tune of Rs 1.55 lakh in the case of the scrapped buses alone. Yet another fake bill was issued against the registration number KL-15 A 7821, originally that of a KSRTC SWIFT bus registered this year, claiming that the vehicle passed through the toll gate two years back!
The KSRTC also detected that while the rule provided a 50 per cent discount in user fees for buses belonging to its depots within a 10 km radius of the toll plaza, the company, in reality, charged double the toll charges. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/23/paliyekkara-toll-plaza-fraud.html | 2022-08-23T06:54:09Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/23/paliyekkara-toll-plaza-fraud.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
DAVENPORT, Wash. — The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office are searching for an escaped inmate in Davenport.
The sheriff's office described the inmate, identified as 37-year-old Cody Magruder, as wearing orange striped pants and a brown t-shirt. He is 6'05,'' 210 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.
The sheriff's office says anyone who witnesses the inmate should not approach and call 911 immediately.
In the meantime, K9 units will be searching for the inmate in the southeast area of Davenport. Residents are being advised to stay in their homes.
This is a developing news story and we will provide more updates as we receive them.
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Realities Ride & Rally is returning to Fort Collins with new weekend, location
A Fort Collins festival is riding back into town this weekend, Aug. 26 and 27, with a few big changes in store.
Realities Ride & Rally — a fundraising motorcycle poker run that has historically culminated with a rally in Old Town Fort Collins over Memorial Day weekend — has moved its weekend of events to the tail end of summer, with events taking place Friday and Saturday at Anheuser-Busch's Biergarten.
The date change allowed the fundraiser's organizer, Northern Colorado nonprofit Realities for Children, more time to provide emergency services to area children experiencing abuse or neglect this summer. Its move to the Anheuser-Busch Biergarten, 3823 Mountain Vista Drive, gives the event more space and easier accessibility for attendees, Realities for Children President and Founder Craig Secher told the Coloradoan earlier this year.
The event's free festivities kick off at 5 p.m. Friday, with special happy hour pricing, a drawing and giveaways, a special appearance from local Dude Dad star Taylor Calmus, a special veterans tribute and live music from Johnny & the Mongrels and Allman Brothers cover band My Blue Sky.
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Saturday festivities start early, with an 8 a.m. ride check-in and breakfast at Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson, 4250 Byrd Drive, Loveland. The poker run will feature live music at every ride check-in location, followed by an after-ride celebration at Anheuser-Busch starting around 2 p.m. All after-ride festivities — including more live music, stunt shows, prizes and giveaways — are also free.
This year will mark Realities Ride & Rally's first real return to normalcy since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In 2020, the event went virtual. Last year, it continued its motorcycle poker run but broke its festival into smaller rallies sprinkled throughout Northern Colorado.
For more information on this weekend's rally or to register for the motorcycle poker run, visit realitiesforchildren.com.
Ready for another ride?Tour de Fat is back in Fort Collins for the first time since 2019. Here's what to know ahead of time. | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/life/2022/08/22/fort-collins-festivals-realities-ride-back-with-new-weekend-location/65413952007/ | 2022-08-23T06:56:56Z | coloradoan.com | control | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/life/2022/08/22/fort-collins-festivals-realities-ride-back-with-new-weekend-location/65413952007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Open Streets returning to Fort Collins for 1st time since COVID-19
One Fort Collins street is going car-free for part of the weekend as the city's Open Streets program reemerges for the first time in three years.
Stover Street will close from Stuart Street to Horsetooth Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday — freeing the stretch for pedestrians, cyclists and skateboarders. The free event will also feature five activity hubs located along the route, which offer anything from live music and local food trucks to family-friendly activities, according to the city website.
This will mark the first Open Streets event the city has hosted since 2019, as the COVID-19 pandemic foiled any hopes of Open Streets in 2020 and 2021, according to a city news release. Open Streets has been hosted in Fort Collins since 2014.
Access to Stover Street homes, businesses and organizations will be maintained and, when necessary, drivers will be able to get to their destinations with the help of a volunteer escort.
Also happening this weekendFort Collins food truck hoping to serve up world record pizza party by the slice | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/life/2022/08/22/open-streets-returning-to-fort-collins-for-1st-time-since-covid-19/65411421007/ | 2022-08-23T06:57:02Z | coloradoan.com | control | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/life/2022/08/22/open-streets-returning-to-fort-collins-for-1st-time-since-covid-19/65411421007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Are Colorado teachers the nation’s most underpaid?
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Colorado teachers earn almost 36% less than other workers with college degrees, the widest such gap in the nation and a full 3 percentage points worse than the next closest state, Virginia.
That finding comes from the Economic Policy Institute, a union-backed progressive think tank, that for years has studied the teacher wage penalty, meaning the earnings that teachers forego by not going into another profession that requires similar training and education.
There’s no state where teachers earn more than other college-educated workers, but they come close in Rhode Island, New Jersey and Wyoming, Colorado’s neighbor to the north.
But this doesn’t mean Colorado teachers are the lowest paid in the nation. Colorado teachers earn below the national average, according to annual data collected by the National Education Association, but they’re roughly in the middle of the pack.
In 2021, the average Colorado teacher earned a little more than $60,000, according to the Colorado Department of Education. But districts vary widely and starting pay can be quite low. The median Colorado teacher earned closer to $45,000 in 2021.
Colorado’s gap is a combination of low teacher wages, particularly starting pay, and more highly paid workers in other fields, said economist Sylvia Allegretto, the study author.
“There are two moving parts,” Allegretto said. “There is what is happening to the pay of other college graduates and what is happening to teacher pay.”
This gives Phyllis Resnick, an economist at the Colorado Futures Center at Colorado State University, some hesitation about turning Colorado’s most-underpaid status into a “bumper sticker.” Resnick wasn’t involved in the wage penalty study and reviewed it at Chalkbeat’s request. She described the methodology as “very sound and appropriate.”
But the margin of error on a complex statistical analysis means Colorado may be one of several states with very large gaps, rather than dead last. And the variation in the jobs mix in each state serves as a major driver of the gap.
Despite a wage penalty of only 4%, Wyoming teachers on average earn only $2,000 more per year than Colorado teachers do, and they’re both below the national average.
“Maybe in State One everyone with a bachelor’s degree is a bank teller and in State Two everyone with a bachelor’s degree is a nuclear physicist,” Resnick said. “I’m not saying teachers aren’t underpaid in Colorado. They very probably are. But that gap is driven by the other types of jobs we’ve got in Colorado.”
For Allegretto, that’s a strength of her approach. Fewer people are going into teacher preparation programs, with one reason being that young people see they can earn more in other professions. Comparing teachers with other workers in their state, who face similar cost of living, rather than with teachers in other states, gives a better sense of what people are giving up to go into education.
“It has everything to do with recruitment and retention,” she said.
Allegretto said expecting teachers to accept lower wages as part of the deal is a choice society makes. Policymakers could choose to spend more and pay teachers similar to lucrative professions.
Nationally, this gap has gotten worse over time and is the highest it’s ever been. The average teacher earns 23.5% less than other workers with similar education levels, and even accounting for more generous public sector benefits, total compensation for teachers is 14.2% less, the study found.
When adjusted for inflation, average teacher weekly earnings have increased just $29 since 1996, according to the Economic Policy Institute, while weekly wages for other college-educated workers have gone up $445 in the same time period.
The analysis, which controls for factors like race, gender and age, draws on data from the past five years. Many Colorado school districts have raised pay significantly in the last two years, but Allegretto said that’s unlikely to change the gap in the short term.
“They would have to be very high increases, year over year, sustained for quite a while to make up these large gaps,” Allegretto said. “There’s no indication wages in other professions are falling off. You have to make up the difference to make it an attractive profession compared to other options.”
Resnick recently did an analysis for the Keystone Policy Center that compared Colorado teacher salaries and affordability of home ownership and found that owning a home was getting harder even as teacher salaries were rising.
Resnick noted the labor market for teachers doesn’t operate freely.
“Teachers are public sector employees, and there has been pressure for 40 years to cut public sector expenditures relative to private sector pay,” she said. “We had a 40-year tax revolt in this country and that has contributed to holding down teacher salaries.”
Bureau Chief Erica Meltzer covers education policy and politics and oversees Chalkbeat Colorado’s education coverage. Contact Erica at emeltzer@chalkbeat.org. Chalkbeat (chalkbeat.org) is a nonprofit news organization covering public education. | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/08/22/are-colorado-teachers-the-nations-most-underpaid/65414153007/ | 2022-08-23T06:57:08Z | coloradoan.com | control | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/08/22/are-colorado-teachers-the-nations-most-underpaid/65414153007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Mother of daughter killed in crash: 'I don’t mourn the past because we lived everyday like it was the last'
A mother's heart cannot hurt more than after losing a child.
So imagine the heartache of Christy Schuett. Her 18-year-old daughter, Emily, died, and 17-year-old daughter, Teri, would have died if not for the life-saving effort of a first responder in a crash that left three local teens dead.
But instead of mourn, the Fort Collins mother of four children said she is comforted by the ‘’everyday’’ before the crash when five teens were wrapping up a summer of fun on a country road east of Fort Collins.
"I don’t mourn the past because we lived everyday like it was the last,'' Christy said. "We hugged each day and told each other ‘we love you.’ And every night I would give them a kiss on the forehead before they went to bed.''
That daily ritual changed just after midnight on Aug. 10.
Christy said her partner, Janae Adams, woke her up to tell her Emily and Teri were out past curfew. She called her daughters’ cellphones and left voice and text messages. But there was no answer. Then she checked an app on her phone that alerts her when blood sugar levels are dangerously low for Emily, who had Type I diabetes.
The app showed Emily’s cellphone along a country road. She knew Emily could be in danger if she didn’t reach her soon. Then she looked on her Find Your Phone cellphone option and drove to the location identified.
Just east of the intersection of Weld county roads 88 and 13, she was met with emergency lights, and her heart sank.
"I knew something horrific happened,'' she said. "They wouldn’t let me close to the vehicles. They told me two boys were taken by ambulance and one girl by helicopter and that one boy and one girl 'were not going to be leaving the scene.' 'I knew then one of my girls didn’t make it.''
Christy drove to Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, where she was told Teri was being treated for significant injuries.
"I knew then it was Emily who didn’t make it,'' Christy said.
Driver of the 2004 Dodge pickup Tyler Mitchell died at the scene, and passenger Jesse Garcia died several days later from his injuries. Both were 2022 Poudre High School graduates. Another occupant was treated for his injuries and is recovering.
Colorado State Patrol continues to investigate the crash. Preliminary reports indicate speed may have been a factor, alcohol and drugs were not a factor, none of the five teens was wearing a seat belt and all were ejected.
'What I do mourn is the things that won’t be.'
Monday, Aug. 15, was to be a special day for Emily.
Still lying on her bedroom floor are the shower shoes, bedding, school clothes and other items she meticulously planned to take to her dorm room at Colorado State University. Along with those items were knickknacks she made and bought and was preparing to give to friends as they went their separate ways after a summer of fun.
Christy said the knickknacks are a reminder of how thoughtful and kind her daughter was and how grateful she was for that.
That theme was echoed at a Friday night vigil at Colorado Early Colleges in Fort Collins, where Emily had graduated the year before and Teri is a senior this year. Both played soccer at Poudre High School after the family moved to Fort Collins from Aberdeen, S.D., four years ago.
Speakers told of Emily’s kindness and beautiful soul; her distinctive giggle, usually a response from something Teri said; laughing so hard at Chick’nCone they couldn’t breathe and as the brains behind TikTok videos. They talked of fun times on bus rides, at soccer games, while paddle boarding at Horsetooth Reservoir and playing Uno games at lunch.
And they made a vow: “Emily, we promise we will take good care of your sister and have her back through all of her recovery.’’
Christy said Teri was brought back to life by an emergency medical technician. She said her daughter endured seven hours of surgery to repair two broken hips and broken bones in both shoulders and other injuries that will require significant rehabilitation. She added that Teri did not suffer brain or spinal cord injuries and she expects her daughter to make a full recovery.
This, after what Christy described as the best summer of her daughters' lives: spending time with friends, going to the drive-in, camping, playing at Horsetooth Reservoir and driving around.
She said Emily's special place was driving around, especially in the rain, while listening to music. While her daughter did not survive the crash, her cellphone did.
Christy has been listening to Emily’s cellphone playlist to heal a hurting heart. One of the playlists is titled “Hugs from Mom.’’
“What I do mourn is the things that won’t be,’’ Christy said.
GoFundMe
A GoFundMe site has been set up to help the Schuett family with medical and funeral expenses. You can find the site at https://www.gofundme.com/f/schuett-family As of Saturday morning, $17,160 of the $20,000 goal had been raised. | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/08/22/fort-collins-teens-die-in-crash-i-do-mourn-the-things-that-wont-be/65410579007/ | 2022-08-23T06:57:14Z | coloradoan.com | control | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/08/22/fort-collins-teens-die-in-crash-i-do-mourn-the-things-that-wont-be/65410579007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Monkeypox vaccine available in Larimer County
The vaccine for monkeypox is available in Larimer County for people deemed to be at high risk of getting the virus, the county health department announced Monday.
There is a limited supply, according to a news release from the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment on Monday afternoon.
People considered to be at high risk for monkeypox are:
- Anyone 18 and older who has had close physical contact with someone with monkeypox in the previous 14 days
- Gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men, or transgender, nonbinary, or gender-diverse people aged 18 years and older who (1) have had multiple sexual partners in the past 14 days or (2) have had sexual partners they did not previously know in the past 14 days, or (3) have had close physical contact with other people in a venue where anonymous or group sex may occur.
A vaccine appointment request form can be filled out at www.larimer.gov/monkeypox. A monkeypox call center is available at 970-498-5500 for more information.
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Monkeypox can infect anyone through any close physical contact, but it has been spreading through close contact among men who have sex with men, which is why they are at higher risk, health officials say.
In Larimer County, four people have tested positive for monkeypox, with 182 cases in Colorado, according to the county health department.
Anyone who tests positive for monkeypox should isolate until lesions have scabbed and been replaced with new skin, the health department said.
The virus spreads through close physical contact with someone who has monkeypox, and it can also spread through contact with bed linens or clothing of someone who is sick. It's unlikely that the virus would spread through brief interactions without physical contact, the health department said.
Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, exhaustion, a rash or skin bumps that can develop anywhere on the body within 1 to 4 days after the onset of fever. Fatalities are rare. | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/08/22/monkeypox-vaccine-available-in-larimer-county-how-to-get-it/65414739007/ | 2022-08-23T06:57:20Z | coloradoan.com | control | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/08/22/monkeypox-vaccine-available-in-larimer-county-how-to-get-it/65414739007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Loveland police investigating suspicious death of woman found in the Big Thompson River
Loveland police are investigating the death of a woman found in the Big Thompson River on Monday.
Loveland police, firefighters and medics responded to the river in the area of Barnes Park, 405 S. Cleveland Ave., about 11:15 a.m. Monday to a reported unresponsive woman in the water. The 49-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a police department news release.
Police say they are investigating the woman's death as suspicious.
The Larimer County Coroner's Office will perform an autopsy and release the woman's identity and cause of death at a later time.
Anyone with information about this case can contact Loveland police Detective Gerardo Cortina at 970-962-2061.
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