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DUBLIN, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TriNet (NYSE: TNET), a leading provider of comprehensive human resources for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), today announced the addition of award-winning actor and musician Riz Ahmed as a speaker at TriNet PeopleForce 2022. The three-day, award-winning conference taking place September 13-15 will feature distinguished leaders from the worlds of business, public policy, science, social justice, sports, entertainment, media and more. The live event will take place at the Theater at City Tech in downtown Brooklyn, NY, and virtually from anywhere.
"Riz Ahmed is a supremely talented and creative individual who continues to evolve as an artist. He is a true tour de force," said Michael Mendenhall, SVP, CMO and CCO at TriNet. "Beyond being an incredible performer, his activism continues to promote diversity, equity and inclusion on an international scale. We could not be more excited to hear his unique story of inspiration and success be told at TriNet PeopleForce."
Ahmed is a critically acclaimed actor, writer, producer, musician and entrepreneur. He is best known for his Emmy-winning role in the HBO miniseries "The Night Of" and Oscar nominated performance in Sound of Metal. He recently won an Oscar for his short film "The Long Goodbye," based on his hip-hop album by the same name. He recently founded Left Handed Films, the production company responsible for "The Long Goodbye," as well as the multi Oscar nominated documentary 'FLEE.' As a musician, he has performed at Glastonbury Festival five times, won an MTV video music award, and won critical acclaim. Alongside his work as a performer and producer, Ahmed has been an outspoken advocate for diversity and inclusion in film and TV.
TriNet PeopleForce 2022 will provide entrepreneurs and SMB leaders with three days of outstanding speakers and dynamic sessions that will focus on this year's conference theme: passion, purpose and perseverance.
Registration and previously announced speakers can be found at peopleforce.TriNet.com.
For a look at TriNet PeopleForce 2021, visit: PeopleForce 2021 | TriNet
About TriNet
TriNet (NYSE: TNET) provides small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR solutions tailored by industry. To free SMBs from HR complexities, TriNet offers access to human capital expertise, benefits, risk mitigation and compliance, payroll, all enabled by industry leading technology capabilities. TriNet's suite of products also includes services and software-based solutions to help streamline workflows by connecting HR, Benefits, Employee Engagement, Payroll and Time & Attendance. From Main Street to Wall Street, TriNet empowers SMBs to focus on what matters most—growing their business and enabling their people. TriNet, incredible starts here. For more information, visit TriNet.com or follow us on Twitter.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Finland’s prime minister apologized after the publication of a photo that showed two women kissing and posing topless at the official summer residence of the country’s leader.
The photo came out after a video that showed Prime Minister Sanna Marin dancing and singing with friends prompted a debate about whether the 36-year-old head of government is entitled to party heartily.
Marin confirmed the photo was taken in a bathroom at an official residence of Finnish prime ministers following a music festival in early July. Marin does not appear in the image; the two women featured have their breasts covered with a sign that says, “Finland.”
One of the women, described as a social media influencer, reportedly posted the photo, which was removed shortly after news outlets started reporting about it.
“In my opinion, that photo is not appropriate, I apologize for that. That photo shouldn’t have been taken,” Marin said Tuesday, according to Finnish broadcaster YLE.
She said the post-festival gathering was a private party and the names of all guests were provided to the security detail that monitors the Kesäranta property, located in the northern part of Helsinki.
The two-story wooden villa from 1873 features a seaside sauna, a pavilion, a jetty, and a tennis court.
“We were using the sauna facilities and the garden area, but we did not spend time inside the Kesäranta house, although the downstairs guest toilets were in use,” Marin said, according to YLE.
On Wednesday, the prime minister addressed a crowd in the southern Finland town of Lathi and mentioned the glimpses of her private life that became public.
“I am also human,” Finnish media quoted Marin as saying with a broken voice and red eyes. She added that she had never failed to attend to a single work task because she took time off.
“I do my job. I learn from this,” Marin said. “This week has not been easy. It has been difficult. But I want to believe that people look at the work we do, not what we do in our free time.”
In the video leaked last week, Marin appeared with friends at a different private party. She has acknowledged that she and her friends celebrated in a “boisterous way” and that alcohol — but, to her knowledge, no drugs — was involved.
Marin said she attended the party in recent weeks, but refused to say exactly where and when. She said Friday that she took a drug test to put an end to speculation about illegal substance use. The results were negative, Marin reported Monday, adding she paid for the test herself.
One of Finland’s major newspapers, Helsingin Sanomat, reported that with a general election scheduled next year, frustration is growing among member’s of the prime minister’s Social Democratic Party.
While no one is talking about pressuring Marin to resign and she remains popular within the party, some members interviewed by the newspaper were critical of her judgment amid the war in Ukraine and Finland’s pending bid to join NATO.
One party member Helsingin Sanomat quoted anonymously noted that Finland still is a relatively conservative country, especially outside the capital region.
Marin heads a five-party governing coalition, and it has won praise for guiding the country steadfastly through the COVID-19 pandemic and the NATO application process. | https://www.wspa.com/news/world-news/ap-international/finlands-leader-apologizes-for-party-photo-at-summer-home/ | 2022-08-24T20:50:12Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/world-news/ap-international/finlands-leader-apologizes-for-party-photo-at-summer-home/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced that it will present at the Wells Fargo 2022 Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 12:30pm Eastern Time.
The live webcast of BD's presentation can be accessed from the BD investor relations website, investors.bd.com. A replay of the event will be available on the same webpage following its conclusion.
About BD
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 75,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians' care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers' capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/ and Twitter @BDandCo.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland on Wednesday began demolishing a Soviet-era memorial to Red Army soldiers, an unwanted reminder of the power that Moscow once held over Poland and a symbol that grew even more objectionable after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The removal of the memorial in Brzeg, in southwestern Poland, fell on Ukraine’s Independence Day and on the sixth-month anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.
It is part of a longer effort to remove hated communist symbols from the public space in Poland and across the region. Poland, like some of its neighbors, was invaded and occupied by Germany and the Soviet Union at the start of World War II and then endured decades of Moscow-backed rule until 1989.
The Polish state historical institute, the Institute of National Remembrance, has been working with local communities to remove dozens of similar Soviet-era memorials.
Rafal Leskiewicz, the institute’s spokesman, said that in March, when a decision was announced to remove them, there were still 60 standing. The monument in Brzeg mark’s the 24th to be demolished.
He said it was important to remove such memorials because of Russia’s war in Ukraine, but also because a Polish law in 2015 calls for them to removed.
“It is impossible to keep such monuments in the public sphere,” he told The Associated Press.
The work to dismantle the Brzeg monument is expected to last several days, he said.
Poland, which lies on Ukraine’s western border, has been a key ally to Kyiv, sending military and humanitarian aid into the war-torn country. It has also become a place of exile for more Ukrainian refugees than any other single country.
The development in Poland comes after Estonia’s government last week started removing a Soviet World War II monument from near a city on the Russian border as part of a wider effort, prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, to dismantle remaining Soviet-era symbols. | https://www.wspa.com/news/world-news/ap-international/poland-begins-to-dismantle-soviet-era-monument/ | 2022-08-24T20:50:33Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/world-news/ap-international/poland-begins-to-dismantle-soviet-era-monument/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MOBILE, Ala. – As a self-described ‘country-boy’ growing up in Illinois, David Barr knew he wanted a job where he could work outdoors in the recreation field.
While he was in college, Barr took a co-op position with the Rock Island District, Illinois, and has worked for the Corps of Engineers ever since.
After graduating from college, he accepted a ranger position with the West Point project office, Georgia in 1992. He moved up to his current position of chief ranger in 2008, and after 30 years Barr is planning to hang up his hat in December, after providing decades of dedicated service to the same park.
“I enjoy being a ranger,” Barr said. “I will miss the everyday challenges of the job, working with a sense of purpose. It will be an adjustment when I retire. This is a career; a life investment and I’m going to miss it.”
Barr, who has a wife, four kids and three grandkids, starts out each day early at 4 a.m. writing in his blog. The blog, along with his faith, is what Barr said has motivated him and is most responsible for making his career a successful one.
“Throughout my entire life I have learned to rely on God for wisdom, help and encouragement, and each time He has come through,” Barr said. “I’ve learned to trust him with each day and don’t question His ways, as they have led me down a successful career path and has blessed me more than I could have orchestrated on my own.”
One of the most successful and impactful programs Barr has been a part of during his time at West Point is the Special Day for Special People. Started in 1979, as a day designated for people with disabilities to spend a day at the park. The event has grown under Barr’s leadership and has become something the whole community gets involved with.
“It’s the highlight of my year,” Barr said. “I received a letter from a teacher once after one of the days, and she said she had a student who she had never seen smile. But during that day there was a petting zoo, and she was able to brush a mule and it was a breakthrough experience for that girl. So, it’s a lot of work to put together, but it is so worth it.”
Jay Jamison, West Point Operations project manager, said that Barr’s knowledge, contributions, and sense of responsibility to the project will be missed.
“For over 30 years David Barr has played an integral part in transforming West Point Project’s recreation and natural resource management programs mission,” Jamison said. “From serving as a park ranger to becoming recreation chief park ranger in 2008, Mr. Barr’s work was instrumental in providing quality public outdoor recreation experiences for millions of visitors.”
Barr’s advice for anyone who is considering a career as a park ranger, is to get out and volunteer and build your resume with experience.
“Try to reach out or volunteer to work for any project or agency, something that helps to build your resume and gives you experience in the field,” Barr said. “Work for a state or county park, something that shows others that you have interest in the field. Also, get yourself a business card, go to job fairs, visit parks, and make contacts. And when a vacancy comes up, if I have your card, I’m already considering you for the position.”
Barr and his wife plan on staying in the West Point area after he retires. He said he plans on enjoying his retirement.
“It’s time for me to pass the torch,” Barr said. “I want to enjoy retirement while I’m able to physically. No more meetings. No reading e-mails. I plan to do woodworking, riding my Harley, playing golf, and continuing to write in my blog. Even in retirement, I will continue to seek out His will and plan for my life.”
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SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — A 17-year-old pilot became the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a small aircraft after he landed on Wednesday in Bulgaria, where his journey kicked off five months ago.
Mack Rutherford, a Belgian-British dual national, landed on an airstrip west of Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia, to complete his task and to claim two Guinness World Records. Along with becoming the youngest person to fly around the world by himself, Rutherford is the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe in a microlight plane.
Rutherford said he hoped his achievement would inspire young people to pursue their dreams.
“Just follow your dreams, no matter how old you are – work hard and move forward to achieve your goals,” he said after he stepped out of the aircraft.
His sister, Zara, who finished her own trip global flight in January at age 19, previously held the ultralight record. Mack Rutherford took the age record from Travis Ludlow of Britain, who was 18 when he made a solo flight around the world last year.
The journey, which began March 23, took Rutherford through 52 countries over five continents. He turned 17 during the trip. To set a mark recognized by the Guinness World Records, he crossed the equator twice.
Born into a family of aviators, Rutherford qualified for his pilot’s license in 2020, which at the time, made him the youngest pilot in the world at the age of 15.
His solo trip flying around the world kicked off in Bulgaria because his sponsor, the web hosting company ICDSoft, is headquartered in Sofia and loaned him the plane.
Like his sister, Rutherford flew a Shark, one of the fastest ultralight aircraft in the world with a cruising speed reaching 300 kph (186 mph). Normally a two-seater, it was modified for his long journey by replacing the second seat with an extra fuel tank.
Initially planned to take up to three months, the trip lasted longer because of several unexpected obstacles along his way, including monsoon rains, sandstorms and extreme heat.
But most of the delays were caused by waits to obtain permits and other documents required for further flight or having to alter the scheduled route if they were rejected.
The flight took him through Africa and the Gulf region to India, China, South Korea and Japan. He crossed the northern Pacific and landed after 10 uninterrupted hours in the air on a volcanic island near the Bering Strait.
From there, he headed to Alaska and down the West Coast of the United States to Mexico. Rutherford then headed north again along the U.S. East Coast to Canada, and across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe.
On Wednesday, a huge crowd of people had arrived at the airport to welcome Rutherford and to celebrate his achievements. Among them were the three members of his immediate family.
His father, Sam Rutherford, said he was extremely happy and proud of his children’s achievements. He told reporters that such an event is especially encouraging for children to follow their dreams and parents to support them in their endeavors.
His sister, Zara Rutherford, said she kept in close touch with her younger brother during his journey.
“While he was flying, I constantly tried to keep in touch and help him. Our parents called him every day, and I joined in those conversations. I gave him advice on the route, on the flight, so that I could be useful to him,” she said.
Mack Rutherford said he will now focus on his education.
“The next thing I’m going to do is to go back to school and catch up as much as I can,” he said. | https://www.wspa.com/news/world-news/ap-international/teen-pilot-sets-age-record-for-solo-flight-around-world/ | 2022-08-24T20:50:54Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/world-news/ap-international/teen-pilot-sets-age-record-for-solo-flight-around-world/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Dear Doc Jargon,
I’m brand new to the Army and I hate to admit this to the other Soldiers in my formation because I don’t want to admit that I’m such a newb. If I’m honest, I guess I am a newbie, but I still hate to admit it. Anyway, my question is about the way some of the guys address our first sergeant. They call her “Top.”
I’m worried that it might be something disrespectful – except that she seems to take it all in stride like it’s normal. Can you tell me what it means and why our first sergeant is called this?
Signed,
Newbie in formation
Dear Newb,
First, never feel bad about not knowing something. Even your first sergeant was a newbie to the Army at one time.
The term, though informal, has some history and is a form of respect. It comes from the acronym for trainer of troops a position that dates back to the Civil War. That same sort of military role can also be traced back to the 17th century Prussian army. The trainer was traditionally the top enlisted person in the unit.
The term has evolved since the Civil War to one of admiration. You wouldn’t use it at a board, but you might use it around the unit or if you see them in the Exchange. It is used only for a Soldier’s own first sergeant and only when they have earned great respect from their team.
Today, the first sergeant is the one who looks after the training, equipping and sometimes feeding of the Soldiers in the unit and the one who solves problems. They make sure needs are met and the Soldiers in their care have everything they need to complete the mission given to the unit. A good one is also looking out for the career progression of their Soldiers and is often a source of wise advice for planning life beyond the Army.
It sounds like your unit must have a good one if she has earned the unofficial title as their TOP.
Signed,
Doc Jargon
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Confusion is always the most honest response.
—Marty Indik
I sit in my new/used minivan in the parking lot of the orthodontist Violet sees once a month-ish, waiting for them to come out. I pop what is probably strawberry Icebreaker number eight into my mouth and remember trying to talk to my ex-husband in the same parking lot nearly two years ago while we waited for the doctor to glue the braces to Violet’s teeth.
It was early COVID days and parents had to wait in their cars in the parking lot. Me and Serge, parked side-by-side, camped out in our little iron tents awkwardly not acknowledging each other like two uneasy mob capos waiting for the drug deal to go down so we could lay rubber and get out of there.
It seemed so nonsensical, his abrupt and easy dismissal of our roles to each other as co-parents to three incredible children I know we both love more than anything. We had disagreements, sure, what divorced couple doesn’t? But we had completely stopped speaking and I couldn’t accept the non-communication, the loss of his presence in my parenting life.
In a momentary burst of fortitude courtesy of my music playlist du jour, I steeled myself like a misbehaving mafia soldier asking the don’s forgiveness and dared to approach Serge’s car to ask for his friendship or, at the very least, friendly co-parentship, if only for our kids.
As was my habit during our ten-year marriage, I spent several agonizing minutes struggling to convince him his perspective of me was wrong. I’m not the me you see!
I cringe now, looking at the spot on which I once stood, pleading with him through the passenger window while he stared forward, stubbornly refusing to meet my eye. His car engine ticked hotly in the buttery June sun, matching my racing pulse.
Tick-tick-tick-tick-tick-tick-tick.
A pulse. A heart. A time bomb.
Somewhere in the middle of the excruciating, baffling conversation, in an attempt to cut through digression and the tired, familiar arguments, I whipped off my Walmart Foster Grant sunglasses to reveal my eyes and stared hard into his dark pupils, searching his mask of a face, hoping for a knowing smirk to twist his lips or a thread of humor to pull at his eyebrows.
“Why is this happening? What did I do? Nothing has happened we can’t work though. It’s just me. I am not a monster. It’s just me!”
He stared blankly. No recognition. Or maybe in recognition of the monster he believes me to be?
I drove home sobbing at the dismaying realization that years of a life with someone you know as well as you could ever know anyone can amount to nothing but blankness. My brain could not compute how the intensely intimate act of bringing children into the world could end in disorienting strangerhood. How my children will grow up with the same agonizing discomfort I experienced because of my divorced parents’ shitty relationship. I am the mother of our incredible children! my brain shrieked. You held me as they slid from my body into our world. We owe them our friendly co-parenthood.
It’s just me, I had said in bewilderment. But “just me” is monster to him. Or worse, “just me” is nothing to him.
Alone in my car in the same spot I had parked two years ago, my heart thunders behind a heavy chest and my stomach aches with familiar anxiety. I’m not sure why. Now is not then. Serge is not parked next to me. I haven’t exchanged words with him in person in years.
The tight chest and churning stomach are as much a part of my days as allergies only I can’t swallow a Claritin to calm the symptoms. The anxiety is like the lower back pain I often wake up with now that I’m coasting on the downhill slide into my fifties. It’s just there. A routine part of my day, a routine part of me.
The therapist tells me I have complex post-traumatic stress disorder and says I spend much of my life in “high alert or survival mode.”
Where PTSD is typically related to a single event or series of events within a short period of time, complex PTSD is related to a series of events that repeatedly occurred over an extended period of time: a chaotic childhood, or a dysfunctional relationship. People with complex PTSD have trouble managing emotions. They experience some symptoms of PTSD along with additional symptoms including difficulty controlling emotions or feeling very angry or distrustful towards the world. They can also repress memories of traumatic events and experience shame and guilt.
I shove another Icebreaker into my face, tongue it to the roof of my mouth and lick the ridge-y pink strawberry part. I take a deep breath and pull the visor down for the third time to stare in the mirror at the two furrows deepening near my eyebrows and the bridge of my nose. Tiny lightning bolt flesh trenches that are starting to make me look permanently angry. Fuck it. Show me an American woman who isn’t angry right now.
I suck the Icebreaker until I can’t resist biting into it then shift in my seat so I can study the elderly couple sitting in their car a few spaces to my left. Noses nearly touching iPhones jammed up to wrinkled and sagging mugs, they haven’t uttered a word to each other that I can see. Maybe it’s a peaceful, companionable silence. Maybe they’re filled with hatred and resentment for each other.
I obsessively wonder if other people experience the world as I do or if I’m exclusively fucked up? There I go again, wondering where I fit on the bell curve of human fucked-upness. My whole life feels like one big masquerade of trying to act the part of Normal Human while my insides are a violent tornado of confusing emotions.
The regular happenings in life send my emotions contracting and dilating like a heartbeat. If you strapped one of those hospital EKGs to my body to monitor my emotions it would be heart attack city, baby; the little line would skyrocket and plummet over and over again like the skyline of a great big town. The emotional reaction doesn’t even feel like it comes from my brain, from rational thinking. It feels physiological. An automatic response, like breathing or blinking. I wonder if I will ever be able to make the knee-jerk emotional rollercoaster go away or if I’m too far gone. Shit, I’ve spent 45 years building this fucked up personality. Dismantling all the shoddy work often feels nearly impossible.
Are my responses rational? Am I hypersensitive? Mostly, I just don’t know. I often ask Cory, Mr. Well Adjusted, “Am I overreacting to this or is my response normal?” There’s that word again: normal. But what even is normal?
This is classic Borderline Personality Disorder stuff, I reassure myself for what feels like the millionth time. You can handle this. You aren’t your emotions, you’re the awareness behind the emotions. You’re the blue sky and emotions are just clouds, passing through. Wait out the storm, it’ll be gone in an hour.
Christ, I’ve googled “Borderline Personality symptoms” a thousand times over the past six months.
- Unclear or shifting self-image.
- Impulsive, self-destructive behaviors.
- Extreme emotional swings.
- Chronic feelings of emptiness.
- Explosive anger.
Five of the seven symptoms hit me in some capacity every day. I think of myself as a bunch of mismatched puzzle pieces jammed together to form a person. The pieces kind of fit and everything looks okay from a distance if you’re squinting, but get up close and you can see that shit is all fucked up.
Existing as myself sometimes feels unbearable. I envision reaching up and digging my fingernails deep into the center part in my hair, grabbing a nice, big handful of scalp and ripping. Tearing off my skinsuit, beginning at my crown. Ripping, ripping down hard, massive flesh fillets accordioning downward until I can drop it all into a pile of white and pink Monica sludge at my feet then exit this existence. Step out of this body with its faulty brain and view things clearly.
But what does “clearly” even mean? Everyone is caught up in their own little reality show with its ticker tape of bullshit flickering across their brain screen. There’s no escaping.
Damn, she sounds fucked up.
Interesting that the voice in italics is me speculating on what you think about me while reading this. My entire life has been an obsession with what others think about me. I’m a Westworld robot programmed by humans. A black hole who became aware by compiling other people’s opinions of me into a personality. I am consumed by what you think of me and will adopt your view as my own. If you think I’m bad I’m certain your opinion holds more merit than mine. I have a limited ability to completely blow you off.
I’m reading How To Do The Work, a book my therapist recommended by Dr. Nicole LePera, who writes extensively about the power of the self to create meaningful change. The following paragraph hit me like a bomb. It describes a phenomenon I’ve experienced my entire life but could never articulate other than to awkwardly explain that I feel like I don’t have a core self or personality that isn’t based on someone else’s opinion of me.
“Those of us raised in homes where free self-expression was not supported may find ourselves overly focused on what others think or feel about us. This was a common experience for many of us, and I believe it is one reason why social anxiety is such an epidemic today…Most of us spend loads of mental energy trying to be understood. Our fear of being misunderstood drives our body’s physiological reaction, propelling us into a stress response in which cyclical thought patterns and egoic stories drive our behavior. This fear binds our sense of identity with the perceived approval or disapproval of others. As social creatures whose evolution was based on community and acceptance, rejection from our herd could have dire, even fatal, outcomes. The evolutionary drive toward social acceptance makes it impossible to connect with the people around us when we are in a fear state. It makes us reactive and irrational.”
Holy shit. That’s me! The Westworld robot. The black hole.
People struggling with complex PTSD often have emotional flashbacks and experience the intense feelings originally felt during the trauma. Fear, shame, sadness, despair. I cycle through those daily. I don’t know if it’s an emotional flashback, though. Most of the time I feel like I’m still in the trauma part.
The winter and spring were rough. I hate winter. I like to walk barefoot from my backdoor, leave the house without bundling up, sit on the porch and watch the kids and animals roam the yard. I’ve been dragging myself over the finish line of every day, dousing my fiery nervous system and lulling myself to sleep with my beloved Sierra Nevada pale ales that taste like I’m nursing from one of the beautiful, big-mama pines surrounding my yard. Pine tree juice. Most definitely not nutritious.
My central nervous system is constantly jacked, stuck in the on position, yet I feel more burned out than I ever have. It’s an odd, jangly dance; feeling wired and burned out at the same time. Parenting four kids, full-time job, college, running a house, and navigating the unnervingly sporadic landmine-riddled emails fired at me from the kids’ other parents along with personal/work/school emails and Slack messages filled with intolerable office jargon like bandwidth/circle back/touchpoints/low- hanging fruit (which always makes me think of saggy balls) My inboxes (plural!) are an endless assault on my well-being and there is nothing to be done about it.
Trapped in the Matrix.
I haven’t written here as much as I want because I also write for work and lately even that has become daunting. Previously easy story assignments are inexplicably requiring me to rip sentences from my guts and string them onto empty pages I have been staring at like calculus problems. Writing even the most basic sentence feels like coked-up Johnny Depp mirror-painting with a severed finger; is this legible? Do I make sense?
There I go again, worrying about what you think of me.
During a session the other day my therapist and I were talking about art and artists, I don’t remember why. Maybe because I was excited about this podcast my boss asked me to create for our company? Specifically, a “prototype” of a podcast, the top-floor suit told me, to see if we wanted to “move forward with the concept.”
I love podcasts and I really enjoyed the time a few years back when I hosted one. I produced and edited Our Ex Life with Serge for a hot second before it exploded like a broken sewer pipe into a spectacular shitshow. I guess you had to see that coming out of a podcast hosted by exes navigating each other and two new relationships. I mostly blame myself. But, it really scratched an artistic itch for me. I listened to this episode the other day and although it just about killed me, hearing us banter, argue and laugh like we used to, I felt really proud.
Anyway, my therapist. He wanted to know why I don’t consider myself an artist. I must’ve downplayed something, I’m not sure what prompted the specific question.
Why don’t I feel like an artist?
I’m a writer, right? Is that not art? It is. It is my favorite art. I think in words, I feel in words. I connect with others using words. I express my truest self with the written word. I love twisting words into surprising and pleasurable sentences. I suppose I did feel like the artist until I married and became the audience in more ways than just standing in the crowd watching his band play.
Am I an artist?
Throughout my marriage, I defaulted into the position of landing the right job that offered the right health care. I was captain of the ship, anxiously, desperately, trying to sail my family into financially functional waters while hurricane-force winds constantly conspired against me.
While his artistic inclinations and intentions were admirable and alluring, they forced me into a position and personality I am still trying to understand. Not only was keeping dependable money rolling in and budgeting, saving, and setting goals my job, it subliminally designated me as the “real-world” personality in the marriage, most certainly not The Artist. The Artist gets to be the enticing one, the interesting one, the dreamer. The real-world personality is a boring, money-obsessed nag.
I still read most of what my ex-husband writes. He’s a thoughtful, lyrical writer who has a flair for poignantly articulating both the mundane and profound moments of his and my kids’ lives and you should subscribe to his stuff. Mostly, I read to see what life is like for Violet, Henry and Charlie over at dad’s place. Because I just don’t know! I think that’s what hurts the most. I am missing half their lives and the near-total loss of control over anything involving them when they aren’t with me is breathtakingly terrifying.
I don’t know what my kids act like with their dad. I don’t know how he interacts with them or what parenting decisions he makes or what problems he ignores. I miss the camaraderie, the knowing looks or texts exchanged over kid antics. I don’t know what he thinks about the incredible people they are becoming or if he’s clocking the little things I’m clocking about these beautiful humans we created.
I also don’t know much about their relationship with their stepmom or stepsiblings. I try not to ask them about it too much because I don’t want them to feel like I’m prying into their lives. Besides, asking the 11 and 13-year-olds anything means they have to press pause on their iPhones or, god forbid, remove an earPod or headphones to answer mom’s dumbass questions about what flick you watched for movie night at dad’s place.
I’ll go several months without reading and then I’ll check in on his stuff just to see what’s up, usually clicking on the ones about our kids, which I love to read. The other day, after a self-imposed stretch of not reading, I took a trepidatious peek and saw a thing about our son’s birth that felt like a powerful right hook to the jaw. Probably, I’m overreacting. Maybe I’m not. As I said, I never really know.
He was in my arms/ warm/ breathing/ alive/ and I could feel the light heavy that you feel when it’s your baby. The dull outline of shoulders through the tight blanket. The powdery scent of his scalp coming through his skin like Broadway grate steam; the dark netherworld where he was up until now/ now empty/ void of his presence/ given him up to the world out there.
To the light. And the wind. To the stormy winter sky. And the overdrive coffee breath of his father.
The other people in the room that day/ I don’t have relations with any of them. There are no words. We parted somewhere back along the trail as people do. Nurses, doctors, maybe a grandparent, the mother of the boy/ they have faded from my world now because that’s the way things go sometimes. A lot of times, actually.
And yet the boy remains.
My son. My oldest boy.
Henry we called him.
“The mother of the boy.”
Like an uncredited extra in the background of a movie scene.
“Faded from my world.”
Like a ghost.
He disappeared me. Like a ruthless, cutthroat mafia don he chained a cinderblock to my ankle and shoved me into the East River.
I’m Jimmy Hoffa.
The mother of the boy carried him for nine agonizing months, filling plastic grocery bags with Slurpee puke on the way to and from work. She napped in her car or under her desk during lunch breaks. She shit her pants twice when she couldn’t get home in time, gained more than sixty pounds, three chins and an abdomen full of stretch marks. Then she painfully pushed him from her aching body into existence.
I feel desperate to write myself back into the story.
I remember Serge nervously fiddling with the blinds in his lifelong quest for “mood” lighting, especially in the overly bright, antiseptically white hospital room. He anxiously pulled out the computer on which we had downloaded a birth music playlist. I see him standing to my left, veritably vibrating as he excitedly counted to ten while I pushed and pushed in a way that, after experiencing natural childbirth, seems violently unnecessary. But I did what I was told. I remember the heart-stopping moments just after his birth when they whisked Henry off my chest because of breathing issues. Serge and I stared at each other so panicked we were unable to say words and then it was all ok, Henry was crying lustily and dad was bending over the clear bassinet in the corner whispering to his first son that he was going to be ok as they delivered the placenta from my exhausted body.
I feel erased. I can’t fathom it. My kids are growing up in a home where my existence is largely ignored. I don’t know how you share the incomprehensible experience of bringing three magic children into the world with someone, spending years raising those children together, only to end up pretending like that person doesn’t exist. That can’t be the end of the story.
“That’s the way things go, sometimes,” he casually wrote as if he stepped in dog shit and disgustedly scraped the sole of his Vans on the edge of the sidewalk to get it off and kept moving on down the street.
Look, I get it. Millions of parents divorce every day and don’t look back. Time with dad is his time and time with mom is hers and never the two shall meet. But, for me, that doesn’t compute. I’m wired wrong, I guess. Because I don’t know how to recover from being disappeared, especially as a mother. I am a broken record spinning the same tired lyrics. I can’t escape the pain cycle. Is this the Borderline Personality Disorder in me? Is this shit common sense easy for other people?
The rejection not only of me but the almost total erasure of my motherhood is short-circuiting my existence and trapping me in this pain loop. This whole thing, this entire post, me unable to deal with rejection and the extreme emotions that follow, is probably some kind of super obvious BPD blueprint to professional and armchair therapists the world over.
I totally get it.
But I don’t know how to go to heaven and hell with someone so many times and then walk away like I never knew them. But maybe that’s exactly why he chooses to forget?
I should’ve seen it coming. While he has always been excessively nostalgic about the items of a life – kid artwork, tiny baby shoes, sawed-off blue spruce stumps Sharpied with “Xmas 2010,” ornaments, sticks, rocks and pinecones from hikes, hundreds of road trip magnets carefully procured from isolated truck stops – people have always seemed less important to him, a self-professed loner. I knew this at the outset when I saw his easy dismissal of previous girlfriends when he met me and now I know it firsthand. I am another ex, thrown away and forgotten. My motherhood to the most important people in his life is no longer acknowledged in any meaningful way.
Hatred or rejection from a person who was so important to me, especially as a co-parent, a person whose intelligence I admired and who I always felt had a good read on others, feels like a small death. Aside from my dad, he was the main man in my life. Now, just like my dad, he is gone.
The father of my kids ghosted me.
I am embarrassed and ashamed of this. It seems to confirm my monster-ness. A judge’s gavel on the verdict of my personality. Still, finally admitting what has happened and how I can’t seem to let it go feels like jamming a pin in a bulging boil and watching the infection squirt out.
Violet gets in the car, headphones already on, iPhone in hand, thumb hovering, ready to press play on their secret Spotify song stash they won’t let me hear or see as if even my stupid mom eyeballs will taint their tunes. Their face is his face. From the moment of their birth, it has been uncanny how much the two look alike. It hits me all the time; the ghost of Serge lurking in their creamy skin and haunting me at the strangest moments.
They will get their braces off in July, they tell me impassively. Text your dad, I tell them. Let him know.
Violet was diagnosed with autism the year we got a divorce. It was a tough year. Separation, newborn, autism, moving. Serge took the diagnosis far better than I did. Sitting in the psychologist’s office, hearing her words, I almost blacked out. My vision tunneled, my ears buzzed and a burning, chemical smell wafted into my nose. Serge just kept nodding calmly, like, this is no problem. Violet is Violet. This doesn’t change anything. He shines in a crisis. Like when our house caught fire. Solid as a rock. It’s the details in life that tripped him up.
“So, what’s the next step,” I remember him asking the doctor after she had crashlanded her diagnosis speech into my now mutilated chest.
“I think we need to give your wife a minute,” she nodded gently in my direction and that’s when Serge turned and seemed surprised to notice me sitting silently, tears streaming down my face as I gripped the arms of the chair hard and wondered what the diagnosis would mean for Violet.
Turns out, Violet’s autism diagnosis has been the main thing that has helped me understand and deal with my Borderline Personality diagnosis. People with high-functioning autism – previously called Asperger syndrome before the wide range and severity of symptoms unified into a single diagnosis known as Autism Spectrum Disorder – often have difficulty ‘reading’ other people and recognizing or understanding others’ feelings and intentions. This can make it very hard for them to navigate the social world.
After my diagnosis, I went to Violet’s room and told them about it. I said that just like they can have trouble correctly perceiving certain subtleties within a conversation or social scenario and worry that their responses aren’t appropriate, I feel the same way about my emotional responses. I often have no idea if my feelings or reactions are rational or irrational, just as they don’t know if they said something too bluntly and hurt someone’s feelings.
Autism impacts the nervous system and can cause stress and anxiety. Similarly, the sympathetic nervous system in people with BPD may be overly stimulated, causing intense or irrational reactions and just like people with ASD, those with BPD tend to display signs of stress longer than others. Minor situations that wouldn’t impact other people can cause an extreme physical response.
I’ve spent Violet’s life translating confusing social customs they don’t easily pick up on so I have an acute understanding of what it feels like to “fly blind” when trying to figure out how to respond to scenarios or if your instinctual reaction is appropriate or “normal.”
When I get really down on my emotional volatility or feel shame for an overreaction to a situation, my therapist kindly reminds me of my Violet. This shimmering star is the smartest, purest person I know and, at thirteen, is steadier and cooler than me by a longshot. “Would you be this mad at Violet if they misunderstood a social situation and behaved in a way society would deem inappropriate?” he asks.
He’s right, of course. But it’s hard to love me even one-tenth of how much I love Violet.
Close to the end of my marriage, when I was pregnant with Charlie, I pretended to go all Mother Earth and told everyone I was planning to use a midwife and give birth in a pool in our living room. I talked Serge into it and spent many hours defensively telling anyone who would listen how shitty hospital births can be. How maternity care in America is based on industrialized, patriarchal perceptions of maternity and men trying to control yet another exclusively female experience. I really do believe that but, in all honesty, I never would’ve talked myself into that home birth if I had health insurance. The notion of giving birth at home in a rural farmhouse as an ancient 37-year-old scared the shit out of me. Geriatric pregnancy, they call it. Grandma’s having a baby.
A freelance writer at the time, I couldn’t afford to have the baby any other way. The one time in my life I tried to be The Artist, I quickly found there’s no room for two freelancers in one marriage, especially if kids are involved. Somebody gotta pay for the health insurance and it’s always gonna be the boring, “money-obsessed” nag. I knew I needed to get a job. I also knew my marriage was over.
We were ill-suited for the constant, calm, communication necessary for a stable romantic relationship. I look back at those two people with a compassionate, aching heart. He was a self-described insecure, “husky” kid who suffered from relentless anxiety and depression that I made worse with my own emotional volatility and angry outbursts. Two emotional, moody motherfuckers maniacally treading water to keep from drowning in each other and ourselves.
I had to leave that marriage. But I didn’t want to so I clung desperately to a friendship after the divorce. Because I felt as if I had abandoned him, I tried so hard to keep him in my life and help him move forward. I experienced so much anguish and guilt for leaving the marriage that I became over-involved in his post-divorce life. It is only now, nearly eight long years after my divorce, where I am grieving being erased, that I realize how unhealthily enmeshed I was with my ex after the divorce.
Once I didn’t have to dance with his moods on a daily basis and could retreat to my own home, I was able to connect with him in the ways that first drew me to him: His intellect, his wild, silly imagination, his humor, his perspective, our shared love of voracious reading. He became my confidante, my comrade, my war buddy in the foxhole of life.
We both come from fucked up childhoods with mostly absent dads and overwhelmed moms. His perspective on humanity and the terrible beauty of being alive is something I haven’t experienced from anyone else. While most people run on autopilot, he’s operating from a hyper-aware and observant baseline. He’s forever trying to balance an artist’s mentality with real-world responsibility and that has proved an exhausting, anxious, depressing experience for him.
I’m more comfortable around dysfunctional people. I understand their rhythms, responses, and overreactions. We are kindred spirits, as Anne of Green Gables would say. Mentally healthy people who obviously have their shit together make me nervous. Like they’re x-raying through my pasty, aging skin directly into my blue-black soul. I feel judged.
“You’re not allowed to play with Monica, that Butler family is bad news,” childhood ghosts whisper menacingly in my ear.
There’s an edgy vibe or spark within most functional adults who come from dysfunctional childhoods that I recognize. I’m drawn to them, fascinated by their tough luck, phoenix-rising-from-ashes stories. Your dad was gone too? You were abused? Your mom was on food stamps? Was your house scary and chaotic? Did you feel neglected? How old were you when you got out?
Although we’re kindred and I admire our survival skills, I don’t usually pair well with my dysfunctional peeps. We tend to one-up each other with our fuckery. Escalation. The life strugglers, the anxious, the sad and depressed emotional rollercoasters like me need the calm, grounded folks. People like Cory, whose parents have been married for nearly fifty years. He’s never seen them fight and he couldn’t fight dirty with me if he tried. He is a natural de-escalator who operates with sturdy, quiet compassion I’ve never, ever experienced from another human being.
I can be mean. Everyone who has loved me has told me so. Relentless. The Viper, Cory and I call that part of me. Monica has left the building so don’t fuck with The Viper, she’s an activated amygdala in survival mode launching missiles. Alchemizing every emotion into anger, she lobs fireballs at everyone and everything.
You’re a beautiful person, Cory says to me when I tell him I’m terrible. You’re the kindest, sweetest most empathetic person I know, he says. You make sure everyone is taken care of. You move earthworms to the grass, relocate ants and spiders to safe places and cry over roadkill. He validates my motherhood and calls me the best mom he’s ever seen.
It makes my chest tighten with so much suppressed joy that I have to stretch my arms for relief and turn away so he doesn’t see my delighted smile. But he knows it’s there.
There is so much good in my life but the sadness, pain, fear, and anxiety still manifest as rage sweeping through me like wildfire freight-training down a dry California hillside. Lately, I try to force my awareness up and out of my burning body, bottle-rocketing into the sky to shoot for that life-saving drone perspective of what’s happening to me. It’s hard. The hardest thing, maybe.
What’s happening here, Monica?
Why are you so angry?
No, that’s not quite it. Think harder. Why are you really mad?
Ahhh, so you’re not mad! You’re actually sad…
Ok. So you’re sad because you feel helpless.
It’s hard for you to experience helplessness because control makes you feel safe.
Hey Monica, it’s ok that you’re sad. You’re going to be ok. Deep breaths. Feel the steering wheel between your fingers, your ass on the seat, the spring sun beaming into the sunroof. Put your hand out the window like you did on those Sunday rides as a kid and let the wind stream between your splayed fingers. You’re ok. You’re ok. You’re ok.
You. Are. OK.
Serge struggled with losing a wife and then he moved on and erased me. I quickly moved on from my husband and still struggle with losing a co-parent.
Mismatched until the end, ol’ Monica & Serge; the gas can and packet of matches flaming into the cosmos. Maybe this is the way it was always going to be?
I’ve spent most of my life being mad and not knowing why. I now realize that, mostly, I wasn’t mad.
I was anxious, sad and really fucking scared.
The rage, anger, heartbreak and grief all wash in and out like ocean waves. Some are tidal, others barely register.
Underneath it all, I just miss my friend and co-parent. My war buddy. But I don’t think that person even exists anymore except in my memory.
I’m so sad about that. I don’t know how not to be.
Hey there! I’m going to give being “The Artist” a real try. I have some exciting video content coming up involving interviews with my favorite women that will likely include a paid subscription, although most essays will always remain free. For now, if you appreciate all the work that goes into this newsletter, consider supporting me via the Venmo tip jar below.
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Debbie Millman has an ongoing project at PRINT titled “What Matters.” This is an effort to understand the interior life of artists, designers, and creative thinkers. This facet of the project is a request of each invited respondent to answer ten identical questions and submit a nonprofessional photograph.
Monica Rich Kosann is a fine art photographer and accessory designer. Her eponymous brand produces several different collections of jewelry, home decor, image cases, frames, and evening bags.
What is the thing you like doing most in the world?
TELLING A STORY. My roots are in photography, and my point of view for all my commissions was to reveal a bit of a person’s story through my work. That morphed into being a jewelry designer, which is just another way for a woman to tell her story. I love inspiring women to tell their narratives through their jewelry, and feeling empowered from them. We most recently created a tennis bracelet collection based on the authentic tennis bracelet story of Chris Evert. She’s the reason we call it the tennis bracelet! Jewelry is connected to life. It is worn on our bodies all day. When it’s not, we feel like a part of us is missing. It travels with us on all the roads and paths we take.
What is the first memory you have of being creative?
I was a very shy child, and creativity was my way of expressing myself. I was a violinist as a young girl, and I always painted, played guitar, did photography, and loved to get lost in a museum. My love of photography started when I was in high school, and I remember the feeling of using my head and eye to see things, and create an image from that. When I worked in the darkroom, and the photo appeared on the paper, it was pure emotional magic.
What is your biggest regret?
See my answer to the next question.
How have you gotten over heartbreak?
I’m quite good at recovery. Perhaps it is because my parents had a pretty messy divorce when I was give, and I had no choice but to get through it. There was a lot of love in my family, and that of course helped, but I truly believe in moving on and not looking back. I have a collection called “Perseverance.” It is inspired by a French deco sculpture, and it’s in the form of a fish, because fish swim forward. I am a strong believer in not having regrets. It’s a waste of time.
What makes you cry?
Oh, I cry very easily… a commercial can break me. Sometimes, I peek at the gift cards our customers write, and I actually cry. They are so touching and inspiring. It makes me proud that I can create something that helps someone else inspire someone. I also spend time in our stores, and I always hear the most touching stories from our customers. By the end of our talk we are usually crying, laughing, and hugging!
How long does the pride and joy of accomplishing something last for you?
I am forever grateful that I have always been able to do the things I love. I always told my kids the same thing. You must wake up in the morning and proceed with passion. Somehow you will figure out how to make a living from it. Passion is contagious.
Do you believe in an afterlife, and if so, what does that look like to you?
Yes, I do! I think our spirits linger. Our body is no longer, but I believe our spirit lives in those we love.
What do you hate most about yourself?
That I have no patience. I try, but it’s just not in my DNA.
What do you love most about yourself?
Being first-generation American, from Austrian and Hungarian parents.
What is your absolute favorite meal?
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 24, 2022) – Retiree Linda Adcock, who managed the Center Hill Dam Safety Rehabilitation Project before retiring in 2019, received the Distinguished Civilian Employee Recognition Award today highlighting exceptional achievements with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District.
In unveiling a brass nameplate outside the executive office and then in making the award presentation, Lt. Col. Joseph Sahl, Nashville District commander, praised Adcock for making a very positive impact on multiple projects and assigned duties over the span of 38 years of federal service.
Sahl said Adcock’s contributions working in planning and dam safety and as a project manager will continue to pay dividends for the nation for many years to come, and that the impact of her significant contributions is what this award is meant to recognize.
“For us it is the most prestigious award that we can present,” said Sahl. “Seriously, it really speaks volumes to the contributions of the employee, but it’s also the character that is looked at when we want somebody represented on our wall.”
Adcock worked hard to build a sterling reputation during her career. She started in the Hydraulics and Hydrology Branch in December 1980 as a student in the Cooperative Education Program at Tennessee Technological University. Following her graduation in 1983, she joined the Plan Formulation Section in the Planning Branch.
She excelled over the years in challenging assignments and roles within Planning, Dam Safety, and Project Management. Projects that she supported include the first Mill Creek Reconnaissance and Feasibility Studies; Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Project; City of Cullman, Alabama, Water Supply Needs Analysis; and Kentucky Lock Feasibility Study.
The projects she supported have had local, regional and national significance by providing solutions in local flood protection, regional navigational needs, national recreational opportunities, and dam safety affecting large at-risk populations.
Even with a resume worthy of high praise and acknowledgement, Adcock said she couldn’t believe it when she learned of her selection for this recognition.
“I am humbled and honored to be on a board downstairs with leaders that I have considered Titans of the Nashville District,” Adcock said during the award ceremony.
In the years leading up to her retirement, Adcock led a multi-disciplined project delivery team that spearheaded construction efforts on a mega project to stop seepage at Center Hill Dam in Lancaster, Tennessee, and an auxiliary dam nearby in Silver Point. Under her leadership the PDT analyzed, designed and constructed grouting, barrier walls, and a roller compacted concrete berm.
The first phase of the project to rehabilitate Center Hill Dam involved grouting along the left rim of the dam, a project completed in 2010. In 2012, work began to install 200,000 square feet of concrete panels and columns into the embankment. The Nashville District celebrated the completion of phase two of the project May 18, 2015.
At the phase two completion ceremony, Adcock explained that the Corps of Engineers had installed a 2.5-feet thick concrete barrier wall vertically along the embankment in overlapping rectangular columns as deep as 308 feet from the top of the dam and deep into the solid-rock foundation. The barrier wall provided the permanent ‘barrier’ to potentially harmful seepage beneath the main dam earthen embankment.
During the third and final phase of the mega project, Adcock managed construction of a roller compacted concrete berm that would stand 125-feet wide by 800-feet long to reinforce the auxiliary dam. At the same time, she led the rehabilitation of the 70-year-old electrical and mechanical components for the dam’s spillway gates.
Adcock retired shortly before the completion of the RCC berm, but accepted an invitation to join other distinguished guests July 1, 2020, to cut a ribbon at the auxiliary dam signifying the completion of the berm and the overarching dam safety rehabilitation project that she had supported for so many years.
Adcock said she couldn’t have balanced the work on the projects with her home life without her husband Ricky. She thanked him for his encouragement and help raising their children when she spent long hours at work and away from home. She also expressed her appreciation for other friends and family in attendance for their unconditional love and support, to her parents for instilling a strong work ethic, and to teammates in the Nashville District that worked hard in support of projects she managed like the mega project at Center Hill Dam.
“As I think back over my career, the Corps gives you great responsibility and interesting work, but it’s the relationships that matter the most,” Adcock said. “When you see my name on that board, your name is among those letters too,” she added in regard to all the people who played a role in her success.
Nashville District civilian retirees with at least 20 years of service are eligible to be nominated for the Distinguished Civilian Employee Recognition Award. The recognition is reserved for exceptional retirees who have served honorably and contributed substantially to the reputation of the Corps of Engineers.
The Nashville District has now honored a total of 52 retirees with this award since the district’s inception in 1888. Every recipient has a nameplate added to a bronze plaque at the headquarters to honor the employee’s distinguished career.
(For more news, updates and information please follow the Nashville District on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/nashvillecorps and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/nashvillecorps.)
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What are the best planter boxes for your patio?
A few planter boxes can add life and color to any patio, no matter how much space you have or what climate you live in. In addition to the beautiful look of lush planters, they can also add a pleasant aroma and can be used to grow herbs. Because planters don’t usually come into contact with the earth, weeds are rare and maintenance is fairly low.
Planters come in a variety of materials and styles, so prices can vary widely. But this also means you can probably find the right planters for your patio.
What to know about planter boxes for your patio
Design
Most planter boxes have fairly similar designs: narrow rectangles or wide squares that are 4 to 24 inches in depth and have drainage holes at the bottom to prevent overwatering. All you need to get started are a few bags of garden soil and some seeds or seedlings.
Materials
Common materials include metal, wood, stone and plastic. Plastic is affordable and effective but will deteriorate over time, while wood, metal and concrete boxes are more expensive but much longer-lasting. Plastic boxes are lightweight and inexpensive but will probably only last for a few years before becoming warped or developing cracks.
Best plastic planter boxes
Top plastic planter box
Hanover 20-Inch Black Resin Square Planter
What you need to know: This is one of the better-looking plastic planter boxes.
What you’ll love: Its square, tall design means it can support small trees and shrubs without taking up too much space.
What you should consider: There aren’t any drainage holes, and you may need to add a new coat of paint after a few seasons.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Top plastic planter box for the money
Newbury Black Resin Window Box
What you need to know: With its affordable price, this planter is good if you need several boxes to cover a stone wall or attach to a railing.
What you’ll love: While it’s not much to look at, this simple planter does everything you could need it to with its included saucer and drainage holes.
What you should consider: The sides tend to flex when the planter is filled with soil or rocks.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Best wooden planter boxes
Top wooden planter box
Thirteen Chefs Wooden Planter Box
What you need to know: Made of solid acacia wood, this classic-looking planter box is a great touch for any patio.
What you’ll love: Its simple, solid design will look good for decades, and it can support several plants per box. The legs create a gap so the drainage holes can work properly.
What you should consider: Because it’s made of real wood, split beams are possible.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top wooden planter box for the money
What you need to know: The low price means you can buy several of these for the same price you might pay for one more expensive planter.
What you’ll love: The included plastic liner can be used to extend its lifespan, and the small size means it can be placed almost anywhere.
What you should consider: At a little over 11 inches long, it can only hold a couple of small plants.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best metal planter boxes
Top metal planter box
Veradek Metallic Series Corten Steel Long Box Planter
What you need to know: This planter adds an aged look to your space after it develops a bit of rust, as it is designed to do.
What you’ll love: The solid construction and optional drainage holes make this a good planter for any location.
What you should consider: Because it arrives unrusted, it won’t achieve its aged look until a few months have passed, so you may not like how it looks out of the box.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top metal planter box for the money
Buhbo Modern Trough Rectangular Planter
What you need to know: At 32 inches, this is large, with a sleek look.
What you’ll love: The stainless steel design is striking and long-lasting, making it good for a modern patio. Because it’s fairly narrow at 8 inches wide, it also can be used as a table centerpiece.
What you should consider: Without drainage holes, you run the risk of overwatering your plants.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best concrete planter boxes
Top concrete planter box
Kante Slate Gray Lightweight Outdoor Planter (Set of 2)
What you need to know: The simple concrete construction of these planters means they will likely last for decades.
What you’ll love: The differently sized boxes make for dynamic decoration, and the fiberglass interior makes them relatively easy to move and lift. The smooth concrete surface can easily be painted to add color or to match your patio furniture.
What you should consider: There have been a few reports of cracked or leaking planters.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot and Amazon
Top concrete planter box for the money
Ten-stone 15-Inch Rectangular Cement Planter
What you need to know: This small planter works well on a patio table or even a large side table.
What you’ll love: Its rubber feet mean it won’t scratch wood or glass, making it safe for most tables. The narrow size means it can fit on a windowsill or even wide railings as well.
What you should consider: While a single planter is fairly cheap, you may need to buy several of these for your patio.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Years late and billions over budget, NASA’s new moon rocket makes its debut next week in a high-stakes test flight before astronauts get on top.
The 322-foot (98-meter) rocket will attempt to send an empty crew capsule into a far-flung lunar orbit, 50 years after NASA’s famed Apollo moonshots.
If all goes well, astronauts could strap in as soon as 2024 for a lap around the moon, with NASA aiming to land two people on the lunar surface by the end of 2025.
Liftoff is set for Monday morning from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
The six-week test flight is risky and could be cut short if something fails, NASA officials warn.
“We’re going to stress it and test it. We’re going make it do things that we would never do with a crew on it in order to try to make it as safe as possible,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The retired founder of George Washington University’s space policy institute said a lot is riding on this trial run. Spiraling costs and long gaps between missions will make for a tough comeback if things go south, he noted.
“It is supposed to be the first step in a sustained program of human exploration of the moon, Mars, and beyond,” said John Logsdon. “Will the United States have the will to push forward in the face of a major malfunction?”
The price tag for this single mission: more than $4 billion. Add everything up since the program’s inception a decade ago until a 2025 lunar landing, and there’s even more sticker shock: $93 billion.
Here’s a rundown of the first flight of the Artemis program, named after Apollo’s mythological twin sister.
ROCKET POWER
The new rocket is shorter and slimmer than the Saturn V rockets that hurled 24 Apollo astronauts to the moon a half-century ago. But it’s mightier, packing 8.8 million pounds (4 million kilograms) of thrust. It’s called the Space Launch System rocket, SLS for short, but a less clunky name is under discussion, according to Nelson. Unlike the streamlined Saturn V, the new rocket has a pair of strap-on boosters refashioned from NASA’s space shuttles. The boosters will peel away after two minutes, just like the shuttle boosters did, but won’t be fished from the Atlantic for reuse. The core stage will keep firing before separating and crashing into the Pacific in pieces. Two hours after liftoff, an upper stage will send the capsule, Orion, racing toward the moon.
MOONSHIP
NASA’s high-tech, automated Orion capsule is named after the constellation, among the night sky’s brightest. At 11 feet (3 meters) tall, it’s roomier than Apollo’s capsule, seating four astronauts instead of three. For this test flight, a full-size dummy in an orange flight suit will occupy the commander’s seat, rigged with vibration and acceleration sensors. Two other mannequins made of material simulating human tissue — heads and female torsos, but no limbs — will measure cosmic radiation, one of the biggest risks of spaceflight. One torso is testing a protective vest from Israel. Unlike the rocket, Orion has launched before, making two laps around Earth in 2014. This time, the European Space Agency’s service module will be attached for propulsion and solar power via four wings.
FLIGHT PLAN
Orion’s flight is supposed to last six weeks from its Florida liftoff to Pacific splashdown, twice as long as astronaut trips in order to tax the systems. It will take nearly a week to reach the moon, 240,000 miles (386,000 kilometers) away. After whipping closely around the moon, the capsule will enter a distant orbit with a far point of 38,000 miles (61,000 kilometers). That will put Orion 280,000 miles (450,000 kilometers) from Earth, farther than Apollo. The big test comes at mission’s end, as Orion hits the atmosphere at 25,000 mph (40,000 kph) on its way to a splashdown in the Pacific. The heat shield uses the same material as the Apollo capsules to withstand reentry temperatures of 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit (2,750 degrees Celsius). But the advanced design anticipates the faster, hotter returns by future Mars crews.
HITCHHIKERS
Besides three test dummies, the flight has a slew of stowaways for deep space research. Ten shoebox-size satellites will pop off once Orion is hurtling toward the moon. The problem is these so-called CubeSats were installed in the rocket a year ago, and the batteries for half of them couldn’t be recharged as the launch kept getting delayed. NASA expects some to fail, given the low-cost, high-risk nature of these mini satellites. The radiation-measuring CubeSats should be OK. Also in the clear: a solar sail demo targeting an asteroid. In a back-to-the-future salute, Orion will carry a few slivers of moon rocks collected by Apollo 11’s Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin in 1969, and a bolt from one of their rocket engines, salvaged from the sea a decade ago. Aldrin isn’t attending the launch, according to NASA, but three of his former colleagues will be there: Apollo 7’s Walter Cunningham, Apollo 10’s Tom Stafford and Apollo 17’s Harrison Schmitt, the next-to-last man to walk on the moon.
APOLLO VS. ARTEMIS
More than 50 years later, Apollo still stands as NASA’s greatest achievement. Using 1960s technology, NASA took just eight years to go from launching its first astronaut, Alan Shepard, and landing Armstrong and Aldrin on the moon. By contrast, Artemis already has dragged on for more than a decade, despite building on the short-lived moon exploration program Constellation. Twelve Apollo astronauts walked on the moon from 1969 through 1972, staying no longer than three days at a time. For Artemis, NASA will be drawing from a diverse astronaut pool currently numbering 42 and is extending the time crews will spend on the moon to at least a week. The goal is to create a long-term lunar presence that will grease the skids for sending people to Mars. NASA’s Nelson, promises to announce the first Artemis moon crews once Orion is back on Earth.
WHAT’S NEXT
There’s a lot more to be done before astronauts step on the moon again. A second test flight will send four astronauts around the moon and back, perhaps as early as 2024. A year or so later, NASA aims to send another four up, with two of them touching down at the lunar south pole. Orion doesn’t come with its own lunar lander like the Apollo spacecraft did, so NASA has hired Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide its Starship spacecraft for the first Artemis moon landing. Two other private companies are developing moonwalking suits. The sci-fi-looking Starship would link up with Orion at the moon and take a pair of astronauts to the surface and back to the capsule for the ride home. So far, Starship has only soared six miles (10 kilometers). Musk wants to launch Starship around Earth on SpaceX’s Super Heavy Booster before attempting a moon landing without a crew. One hitch: Starship will need a fill-up at an Earth-orbiting fuel depot, before heading to the moon.
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BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the women seeking to hold the university system and law enforcement officials accountable for ignoring their safety and state law requirements will hold a news conference with her attorneys at 11:00 AM tomorrow (Thursday. August 25) in front of the Louisiana State Capitol (900 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA).
For over six years, these survivors were the victims not only of assault but of systemic failures which a 2015 Louisiana law was designed to combat. The law, Act 172, was expressly designed to prevent sexual abuse on college campuses by mandating communication, cross-training and coordination between Louisiana's public post-secondary institutions and law enforcement. The victims are represented by renowned civil rights attorney Bakari Sellers, and Jessica Fickling of The Strom Law Firm, Elizabeth Abdnour (Elizabeth Abdnour Law) Karen Truszkowski (Temperance Legal Group) as well as Pride Doran and Nahshon Route of Doran & Cawthorne, PLLC.
Attorneys for the victims filed a federal lawsuit last month detailing the repeated failures from officials including the current presidents of Louisiana State University (LSU), Louisiana Tech and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and called out officials for violating Act 172.
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WHO
Victim
Attorney Bakari Sellers
Attorney Karen Truszkowski
Attorney Nahshon Route
WHEN
11:00 AM on Thursday, August 25, 2022
WHERE
Louisiana State Capitol
900 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA
The news conference will begin at 11:00 AM. Media are asked to arrive by 10:45 AM
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NFL says Jon Gruden sent “derogatory emails consistently” as Raiders coach
The NFL said in a court filing last week that former coach Jon Gruden sent “derogatory emails consistently" while working for the Oakland and Las Vegas Raiders, per the Washington Post.
Why it matters: Gruden resigned from his coaching position last year shortly after a New York Times report found Gruden used homophobic and misogynistic language in emails over a seven-year timeframe before he joined the Raiders.
Catch up quick: The NFL's new filing was made in connection to a lawsuit from Gruden, who alleged the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell leaked Gruden's emails to damage the former head coach's career, Axios' Noah Garfinkel reports.
- The NFL said it did not leak the emails.
- The league asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit back in January, per the Washington Post. Last May, District Judge Nancy L. Allf allowed the lawsuit to continue, per Sports Illustrated.
Driving the news: The NFL said in a filing last week to the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada, that Gruden may have been sending derogatory emails for an extended period of time outside the original timeframe of 2011-2018.
- "Discovery — necessary to make any finding of fact on this issue — will show that Gruden continued to send the same kinds of derogatory emails consistently following his start date with the Raiders," the league said, per the Washington Post.
- Multiple reports suggested Gruden sent the emails while at ESPN before he returned to the Raiders in 2018.
- The NFL declined to comment for this story.
The other side: Gruden’s lawyer, Adam Hosmer-Henner, told the Washington Post that the league "did not make these unsubstantiated arguments in the motions they already lost and will not be able to make them if they appeal."
- "The NFL has tried to avoid discovery from the start, not Jon Gruden. This is just another attempt by the NFL and Commissioner Goodell to save face by attacking Jon Gruden while still not owning up the truth of their actions. Jon isn’t going to try to hide from his deposition, is the Commissioner?”
- The Raiders did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment.
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HALIFAX, NS, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Board of Directors of WildBrain Ltd. ("WildBrain" or the "Company") (TSX: WILD), a global leader in kids' and family entertainment, has extended Eric Ellenbogen's contract as Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chair of the Company for three years. Ellenbogen joined WildBrain in August 2019 and, since then, has bolstered the Company's core businesses, while opening new growth areas and expanding into new regions.
Ellenbogen said: "These past three years saw us deliberately build the resources and teams to create an end-to-end 360-degree platform to monetize kids' brands globally in the digital world. While this required significant and consistent investment to reposition and turn our assets to account, we are now set to generate meaningful financial returns in the years ahead. We believe we are the only independent global kids' company with this full, 360-degree suite of capabilities across production, marketing, distribution and licensing—a truly unique and valuable position in today's media landscape.
"Looking forward to our next three years, we've already built an incredibly strong content pipeline of our owned IP that we'll be bringing back to market and monetizing across our 360-degree platform. We'll continue to build on this strong pipeline and, further, we'll now look to bring on and develop more, and deeper, partnerships with third-party kids' brands. We'll also continue to look to partner with the large distribution platforms that need our capabilities to truly compete, allowing them to engage viewers wherever, however and whenever audiences want."
Under Ellenbogen's tenure to date, the company has:
- Implemented its 360° IP strategy to activate multiple evergreen brands from WildBrain's vault, leveraging the Company's capabilities across content production, marketing, distribution and consumer products licensing
- Bolstered the management team with experienced executives from DreamWorks, NBCUniversal, Disney, Nickelodeon, 20th Century Fox and Hasbro, among others
- Continued to grow the WildBrain Spark digital media division to over 1 trillion minutes of watch time on YouTube
- Expanded the global footprint of the Company's wholly owned consumer products agency, WildBrain CPLG, into Asia Pacific, North America, India, Germany and Italy; and launched a dedicated China office, forging content partnerships with iQiyi, Youku, Tencent, ByteDance and others
- Increased the Company's IP holdings with consolidation of rights in existing titles, and acquisitions or partnerships such as the Jay Ward Productions library (Rocky & Bullwinkle, George of the Jungle, etc.)
- Produced over 550 half hours of original content across animation and live action
- Executed multiple significant original content and library deals for evergreen brands with major distribution partners, including:
- Re-launched the Strawberry Shortcake brand with a new digital-first series on WildBrain Spark, driving new consumer products and gaming deals, plus new content production and distribution deals with Netflix, Peacock, Roku, Amazon and others
- Grew Peanuts licensing business to over US $2.5 billion at retail, globally
- Secured $25 million in financing to drive growth initiatives; raised $60 million in over-subscribed Rights Offering; refinanced credit facilities on favourable terms
As part of the Company's overall succession planning, the contract includes an option to transition Ellenbogen to Executive Chair in the second half of the term.
Don Wright, Chair of WildBrain's Board of Directors, said: "When Eric was appointed CEO and Vice Chair almost three years ago, WildBrain needed a new vision and a turnaround. In that time, he has successfully set the Company on a profitable and sustainable growth trajectory. He has built a deep and experienced management team and infused our global organization with a culture of creative excellence, innovation, accountability and inclusivity. On behalf of the Board, we're confident that Eric is the right leader to drive shareholder value, with a compelling vision for WildBrain's future."
Ellenbogen added: "I believe our management team is one of the strongest in entertainment, and I'm delighted to continue working with this talented group to cement WildBrain's leadership position in the kids' and family business. I'm grateful to my colleagues across the entire WildBrain organization for their passion, dedication and hard work, and also to my fellow Board members for their continued support and their diligence on behalf of our shareholders. It's a great time to be at WildBrain, and I couldn't be more excited for what comes next."
Prior to joining WildBrain, Ellenbogen spent over 30 years managing some of the most enduring IP in media and entertainment. He has held senior executive roles as President of Broadway Video Entertainment, President of Golden Books Family Entertainment, and President and CEO of Marvel Enterprises before its acquisition by Disney. With the backing of private equity, he co-founded Classic Media in 2000, which became one of the largest private owners of branded kids' and family entertainment and was acquired by DreamWorks Animation (DWA) in 2012. At DWA, Ellenbogen became Co-Head of DreamWorks Classics and DreamWorks International Television and was key to the company's entry into the television business. Following DWA's sale to NBCUniversal, Ellenbogen became Co-President of Classic Media, which was restarted as a business unit of NBCUniversal. Ellenbogen was a board director of Golden Books and Marvel, then both public companies.
About WildBrain
At WildBrain we inspire imaginations to run wild, engaging kids and families everywhere with great content across all media. With approximately 13,000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library – one of the world's most extensive – we are home to such brands as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, Inspector Gadget, Johnny Test and Degrassi. At our 75,000-square-foot state-of-the-art animation studio in Vancouver, BC, we produce such fan-favourite series as The Snoopy Show, Snoopy in Space, Chip & Potato, Carmen Sandiego, Go, Dog. Go! and more. Our shows are enjoyed worldwide in more than 150 countries on over 500 streaming platforms and telecasters, and our AVOD business – WildBrain Spark – offers one of the largest networks of kids' channels on YouTube, garnering billions of views per month from over 245 million subscribers. Through our leading agency, WildBrain CPLG, we also license consumer products and location-based entertainment in every major territory for our own properties as well as for our clients and content partners. Our television group owns and operates four family entertainment channels that are among the most viewed in Canada. WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at WildBrain.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward looking statements" under applicable securities laws with respect to WildBrain including, without limitation, statements regarding the growth strategy of WildBrain, WildBrain's production pipeline, investments made by WildBrain and expected benefits and associated financial returns, the value of WildBrain's assets and market position, WildBrain's succession planning, the business strategies and operational activities of WildBrain, the markets and industries in which WildBrain operates, and the growth and future financial and operating performance of WildBrain. Although WildBrain believes that the expectations reflected in such forward looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on information currently available to WildBrain. Actual results or events may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and WildBrain assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.
Forward-looking statements are based on factors and assumptions that management believes are reasonable at the time they are made, but a number of assumptions may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to, assumptions about (i) WildBrain's future operating results, (ii) the expected pace of expansion of WildBrain's operations, (iii) future general economic and market conditions, including debt and equity capital markets and the availability of financing on acceptable terms, (iv) the impact of increasing competition on WildBrain, (v) changes in the industries, and changes in laws and regulations related to the industries, in which WildBrain operates, (vi) consumer preferences, (vii) the ability of WildBrain to execute on acquisition and other growth strategies and opportunities and realize the expected benefits therefrom, (viii) the ability of WildBrain to execute on production, distribution and licensing arrangements, (ix) the availability of investment opportunities at acceptable valuations and the ability of WildBrain to execute on such investment opportunities, * the timing for commencement and completion of productions, (xi) the ability of WildBrain and its partners to execute on its brand plans and consumer products programs, (xii) changes in the markets and industries in which the WildBrain operates and the ability of WildBrain to adapt to such changes, (xiii) changes to YouTube and in advertising markets, (xiv) the ability of WildBrain to commercialize consumer products related to its brands, and (xv) changes in foreign exchange and interest rates.
Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct, and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. Known and unknown risk factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, the current outbreak of COVID-19 and the magnitude and length of economic disruption as a result of such outbreak, market factors, WildBrain's ability to close and execute on anticipated production, distribution, licensing and other contracts, the ability of WildBrain to realize the expected value of its assets, and other factors discussed in materials filed with applicable securities regulatory authorities from time to time including matters discussed under "Risk Factors" in WildBrain's most recent Annual Information Form and Management Discussion and Analysis filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada and available under the Company's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).
For more information, please contact:
Investor Relations: Nancy Chan-Palmateer - Director, Investor Relations, WildBrain
nancy.chanpalmateer@wildbrain.com
+1 416-977-7358
Media: Shaun Smith - Director, Corporate & Trade Communications, WildBrain
shaun.smith@wildbrain.com
+1 416-977-7230
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Zelensky: At least 15 killed on Ukraine's Independence Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that at least 15 people were killed and another 50 were wounded in an attack by Russian forces.
Driving the news: The president said during a UN Security Council meeting that Russia launched a rocket attack on a railroad station in central Ukraine, causing four passenger cars to catch fire on the country's Independence Day.
- The attack occurred in Chaplyne, a town of about 3,500 people in the Dnipropetrovsk region, AP reported.
- An 11-year-old child was also killed by rocket fire in another part of the region, AP reported citing the president’s office.
What he's saying: "Rescuers are working. But, unfortunately, the number of dead may still increase," Zelensky said at the meeting. "This is how we live every day."
The big picture: Wednesday marks both the six-month mark of Russia's unprovoked invasion and the 31st anniversary of Ukraine's independence from the Soviet Union, Axios' Dave Lawler reports.
- Zelensky had warned against mass gatherings on Independence Day, saying, "[It's] an important day for all of us. And that is why this day, unfortunately, is also important for our enemy. ... Hideous Russian provocations and brutal strikes are possible."
Background: Zelensky said Tuesday that he would not agree to freeze the conflict where it stands, with Russia occupying one-fifth of the country.
- Putin also seems intent on pressing on despite his own enormous losses.
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How Biden's student loan forgiveness will affect Texans
Millions of Texans may be off the hook for some or all of their remaining student loan debt as part of the Biden administration's new plan to alleviate the burden of higher education on Americans.
The big picture: The long-awaited changes could completely cancel student loan debt for approximately 20 million Americans, Axios' Sophia Cai and Erin Doherty report.
- The cost of attending a four-year public or private college has nearly tripled since 1980, even after accounting for inflation, per the White House.
Why it matters: Black Americans tend to be impacted the most by student loan debt, and data shows Black women tend to have the highest student loan debt than any other demographic, ABC News reports.
Details: Texans collectively owe more than $120 billion in student loans, an average of roughly $33,000 per borrower, according to the national Education Data Initiative. Roughly half of the state's 3.6 million borrowers are younger than 35.
Zoom in: UT Dallas and UT Arlington — with in-state undergraduate tuition under $14,000 — are among the cheapest universities in North Texas. Private schools like TCU and SMU have tuition over $50,000.
- Census data shows 33% of Dallas County residents have at least a bachelor's degree. The median household income is $61,870, which is well within the federal government's threshold for getting some student loans forgiven.
How it works: Pell Grant recipients can have up to $20,000 of debt canceled and non-Pell Grant recipients can have up to $10,000 of debt canceled if their individual income is less than $125,000 or family income is less than $250,000, the White House said.
- Repayments that were paused during the pandemic won't resume until January. The government is also creating a new income-driven repayment plan that it says will "substantially reduce" how much money low-income and middle-income borrowers put toward student loans each month.
- Borrowers who work for nonprofits, the military, or federal, state, tribal or local governments may be eligible to have all of their student loans forgiven through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if they apply by Oct. 31.
What they're saying: Shareefah Mason, the dean of Dallas College's educator certification program and a Black woman with $70,000 in student loans, told ABC News that the changes will open many doors for minorities — including her students — who have historically lacked access to higher education.
- "There needs to be a space created for them to make enough money to pay their student loans without having to sacrifice their ability to create generational wealth for their families," Mason said.
What's next: If the Department of Education has your income data already, you may automatically receive debt relief. If not, you will need to complete an application that will go live in the coming weeks.
- The White House suggests subscribing to updates on the Department of Education subscription page to get an alert when the application opens.
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New research documents what many have long believed: that heat can lead to extreme violence in prisons. Some now want cooling zones or air conditioning installed to help staff and those incarcerated.
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New research documents what many have long believed: that heat can lead to extreme violence in prisons. Some now want cooling zones or air conditioning installed to help staff and those incarcerated.
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New research documents what many have long believed: that heat can lead to extreme violence in prisons. Some now want cooling zones or air conditioning installed to help staff and those incarcerated.
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New research documents what many have long believed: that heat can lead to extreme violence in prisons. Some now want cooling zones or air conditioning installed to help staff and those incarcerated.
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Moving the people and stuff that the U.S. military needs is a massive puzzle. Aid for Ukraine is being sent from Illinois' Scott Air Force Base, which must deal with logistics and possible threats.
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Moving the people and stuff that the U.S. military needs is a massive puzzle. Aid for Ukraine is being sent from Illinois' Scott Air Force Base, which must deal with logistics and possible threats.
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In what may be the beginning of the end of the internal combustion engine in the United States, California air regulators are set to vote Thursday on landmark new rules to prohibit the sale of all new gasoline-powered cars, SUVs, minivans, and pickups in the state by 2035.
The rules are among the most far-reaching environmental law in California in the past 50 years, and although major challenges remain, including the cost of new electric vehicles and the availability of charging stations, California’s decision is expected to be copied by other states, reshaping the American auto industry.
“Our previous regulations to make cars cleaner made improvements,” said Liane Randolph, chair of the California Air Resources Board, on Wednesday. “But those were incremental. This regulation will essentially end vehicle emissions altogether.”
The first-in-the-nation rules, aimed at dramatically reducing greenhouse gas emissions and smog, won’t ban gasoline-powered cars already on the road. Nor will they prohibit the sale of used ones after 2035.
But they will require 35% of all new passenger vehicles that auto companies offer for sale in California starting in 2026 to be zero-emission — basically electric, plug-in hybrid or fuel cell — ramping up to 68% by 2030 and 100% by 2035.
Environmental and public health groups are cheering the rules, which were set in motion by an executive order two years ago from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
“This is a really important, historic turning point in cleaning up pollution,” said William Barrett, national clean air advocacy director for the American Lung Association. “Vehicles are a leading reason California has the most difficult air pollution challenges in the United States.”
Passenger vehicles account for 29% of California’s greenhouse gas emissions, more than any other source, including all factories and power plants. The air board estimates the new rules will cut greenhouse gas emissions 50% from cars and light trucks by 2040, the equivalent of avoiding burning 915 million barrels of oil.
The rules also will require tougher smog standards for new gasoline vehicles over the next decade, leading to 1,200 fewer cardiopulmonary deaths due to air pollution by 2040, the air board projects.
Opponents, led by the oil industry, say electric cars are still too expensive for the average person. Phasing out gasoline-powered vehicles, critics say, could lead to refineries leaving the state, gas stations shutting down and other hassles over the next decade for motorists who want to hang on to their traditional cars, which in the coming years could become increasingly obsolete.
“There are huge costs and logistical concerns that aren’t being addressed,” said Kevin Slagle, a spokesman for the Western States Petroleum Association. “We acknowledge there is climate change. But you can’t force people into vehicles that don’t work for them. By forcing people too soon, you may spark a backlash.”
The auto industry, which has been ramping up the number of electric vehicles it offers for sale, does not oppose the new rules. But it wants the air board to regularly review vehicle costs, availability of battery materials, and charging station numbers to see if the targets need to be adjusted.
“These are, without question, the most sweeping and transformative regulations in the history of the automobile industry,” said Steve Douglas, vice president of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a leading industry trade group, in a letter to the air board last month.
“Automakers will work to meet the standards,” Douglas wrote, “but the board should be aware the proposed requirements will be extremely challenging.”
Because of the burning of fossil fuels, which trap heat in the atmosphere, the Earth’s climate is steadily warming. The 10 hottest years since 1880 when modern temperature records began all have occurred since 2005, according to NASA and NOAA, the agency that runs the National Weather Service.
The hotter temperatures have led to increased wildfires, more severe droughts, sea level rise and other problems. California has led efforts to reduce fossil fuel burning, passing laws to require renewable energy such as solar and wind and providing tax breaks and other incentives for electric vehicles. The state’s greenhouse gas emissions peaked in 2004 and have fallen 14% since then.
Already, California is the nation’s leading electric vehicle market. So far this year, 16% of all new cars, or one in six, sold in California are electric. The two top-selling passenger vehicles are both electric, the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y.
Former President Trump tried to block California from setting its own car standards, and said that climate change was a Chinese hoax to harm the American economy. President Joe Biden has allowed California to set its own rules, and this month signed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes $369 billion for electric vehicle tax credits and incentives for renewable energy.
Under the Clean Air Act, California is allowed to pass stricter air pollution laws than the federal government and other states can copy them. Currently, 16 states with about 40% of the U.S. population, including Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and most of New England, have adopted California’s clean air rules. Many are expected to approve their own phase-outs of gasoline vehicles.
Two key questions loom. First, will there be enough charging stations? Second, will people be able to afford the new cars?
There are now about 80,000 charging stations in California. The air board estimates that 714,000 will be needed by 2030. Air board officials noted Wednesday that Newsom has put $10 billion in the state budget to help build charging stations and offer other incentives to reduce the price of electric vehicles.
As for sticker price, the average cost of a new electric car in the U.S. is $66,997, up 13.7% from a year ago, according to a recent study by Kelley Blue book. The average cost for a new gasoline-powered passenger vehicle is $48,043 — up 12.7% from a year earlier.
Randolph and and other air board officials said Wednesday that as numbers ramp up, they expect electric cars to cost the same as gasoline cars by 2030. They cited studies showing electric vehicles cost up to 50% less to operate and maintain because drivers don’t have to buy gasoline, pay for oil changes or other expenses.
Supporters of the rule note that although Teslas can regularly exceed $75,000, there are other models of new electric vehicles that are far cheaper. A new Nissan Leaf, for example, starts at $28,495, while a Chevy Bolt starts at $32,495 and a VW ID.4 has a starting price of $42,525.
More than 40 other countries around the world have already committed to similar phase-outs of new gasoline vehicles. Germany, Great Britain, Israel and Sweden have a ban that begins in 2030, five years before California’s. Others, such as Canada, China, Italy and South Korea have a 2035 phase-out date. Others have committed to a 2040 deadline, including India, Mexico, New Zealand, and Spain.
“In the coming years, we’ll see a wider range of electric vehicles on the road — everything from passenger vehicles to SUVs,” said Barrett. “There will be a robust network of charging stations, as common as gasoline stations you see now. It will just be a normal part of everyday life. As the vehicle population ages, gasoline vehicles will increasingly replaced with vehicles that don’t pollute.”
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NAIROBI, Kenya — Ethiopia’s military has launched a “large-scale” offensive for the first time in a year in the country’s northern Tigray region, Tigray authorities alleged Wednesday, while the government countered that Tigray forces attacked first.
The renewed conflict is a significant setback to mediation efforts and the work to reach millions of people starved of food and other needs.
The claims followed months of regrouping by one of Africa’s largest militaries. Ethiopia’s military this week warned the public against any reporting of troop movements. Journalists haven’t been allowed into Tigray for more than a year.
The Tigray conflict began in November 2020, killing thousands of people in Africa’s second-most populous country. Now, as then, both sides have acted at a moment when the world was focused elsewhere — the U.S. presidential election in 2020 and the six-month mark of the Ukraine war Wednesday.
The Tigray conflict had calmed in recent months amid slow-moving mediation efforts. But last week, the spokeswoman for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed asserted to journalists that Tigray authorities were “refusing to accept peace talks.”
An Aug. 23 letter signed by Tigray leader Debretsion Gebremichael and shared with The Associated Press says Tigray leaders had “conducted two rounds of confidential face-to-face talks with senior military and civilian officials,” the first confirmation of direct talks. But the letter says “unacceptable conditions have been inserted into the peace process,” and it urges the international community to step in quickly.
The Tigray military command’s statement Wednesday said Ethiopian forces, along with Amhara special forces and Amhara militias, “have started a large-scale attack around 5:00 a.m. in the direction of Alamata, southern Tigray.” Tigray forces spokesman Getachew Reda tweeted that the offensive followed a “week-long provocation” by forces in the neighboring Amhara region.
Ethiopian military spokesman Getnet Adane didn’t respond to questions. The government’s communication service in a statement asserted that the Tigray forces launched attacks Wednesday morning. It said if attacks continue, “the government will take measures to save the country … and also bring (Tigray forces) to the negotiating table whether it likes it or not.”
Ethiopia’s government has said it’s ready for talks, but insists the African Union must lead mediation efforts. Tigray authorities have criticized the continental body’s efforts and urgently sought the resumption of telephone, banking and other services that have been largely cut off since the war began.
Earlier this month, World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, an ethnic Tigrayan, described the crisis in Tigray as “the worst disaster on Earth” and wondered aloud if the reason global leaders have not responded was due to “the color of the skin of the people in Tigray.”
Humanitarian aid began flowing to Tigray earlier this year, but a report by the World Food Program last week said that with little fuel allowed into the region to deliver supplies, “this is yet to translate into increased humanitarian assistance.” The U.N. agency said “rates of malnutrition have skyrocketed,” with 29% of children malnourished and 2.4 million people severely food insecure.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told journalists Wednesday he was “deeply shocked and saddened by the news of the resumption of hostilities” and called for an immediate cease-fire and resumption of talks along with “the full guarantee of humanitarian access to people in need and the reestablishment of public services.”
The conflict also has created a humanitarian crisis for millions of people affected by the fighting in the Amhara and neighboring Afar regions, while thousands of Tigrayans now live in refugee camps in Sudan.
The AU envoy, former Nigerian President Olesegun Obasanjo, and his spokesman didn’t respond to questions Wednesday and have said little about mediation efforts.
The new fighting comes as the president of neighboring Kenya, who has tried to mediate with U.S. support, to Ethiopia’s annoyance, prepares to leave office.
“This is one of the most important and brutal conflicts on Earth,” U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, told journalists Wednesday after completing a five-country Africa visit during which he discussed Ethiopia with the presidents of Kenya and Rwanda.
“I actually had left Africa two days ago somewhat optimistic about the path forward for mediation, so (the renewed fighting) is very disheartening to hear,” he said.
Coons visited Ethiopia last year as an envoy of President Joe Biden. “I have been very disappointed that Prime Minister Abiy has not made more progress in meeting the commitments he made, and deeply frustrated that the improvements in terms of humanitarian access and (reductions in) some of the press and information limitations have moved as slowly as they have,” Coons said.
The renewed fighting is a “deafening warning to the key international and regional actors that they must immediately ensure peace talks actually occur,” said analyst William Davison of the International Crisis Group. “They should accordingly instruct the belligerents to issue all of their demands when at the negotiating table, rather than making them preconditions for talks.”
AP journalist Edith M. Lederer at the United Nations contributed.
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By Marcia Dunn | Associated Press
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Years late and billions over budget, NASA’s new moon rocket makes its debut next week in a high-stakes test flight before astronauts get on top.
The 322-foot (98-meter) rocket will attempt to send an empty crew capsule into a far-flung lunar orbit, 50 years after NASA’s famed Apollo moonshots.
If all goes well, astronauts could strap in as soon as 2024 for a lap around the moon, with NASA aiming to land two people on the lunar surface by the end of 2025.
Liftoff is set for Monday morning from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
The six-week test flight is risky and could be cut short if something fails, NASA officials warn.
“We’re going to stress it and test it. We’re going make it do things that we would never do with a crew on it in order to try to make it as safe as possible,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The retired founder of George Washington University’s space policy institute said a lot is riding on this trial run. Spiraling costs and long gaps between missions will make for a tough comeback if things go south, he noted.
“It is supposed to be the first step in a sustained program of human exploration of the moon, Mars, and beyond,” said John Logsdon. “Will the United States have the will to push forward in the face of a major malfunction?”
The price tag for this single mission: more than $4 billion. Add everything up since the program’s inception a decade ago until a 2025 lunar landing, and there’s even more sticker shock: $93 billion.
Here’s a rundown of the first flight of the Artemis program, named after Apollo’s mythological twin sister.
ROCKET POWER
The new rocket is shorter and slimmer than the Saturn V rockets that hurled 24 Apollo astronauts to the moon a half-century ago. But it’s mightier, packing 8.8 million pounds (4 million kilograms) of thrust. It’s called the Space Launch System rocket, SLS for short, but a less clunky name is under discussion, according to Nelson. Unlike the streamlined Saturn V, the new rocket has a pair of strap-on boosters refashioned from NASA’s space shuttles. The boosters will peel away after two minutes, just like the shuttle boosters did, but won’t be fished from the Atlantic for reuse. The core stage will keep firing before separating and crashing into the Pacific in pieces. Two hours after liftoff, an upper stage will send the capsule, Orion, racing toward the moon.
MOONSHIP
NASA’s high-tech, automated Orion capsule is named after the constellation, among the night sky’s brightest. At 11 feet (3 meters) tall, it’s roomier than Apollo’s capsule, seating four astronauts instead of three. For this test flight, a full-size dummy in an orange flight suit will occupy the commander’s seat, rigged with vibration and acceleration sensors. Two other mannequins made of material simulating human tissue — heads and female torsos, but no limbs — will measure cosmic radiation, one of the biggest risks of spaceflight. One torso is testing a protective vest from Israel. Unlike the rocket, Orion has launched before, making two laps around Earth in 2014. This time, the European Space Agency’s service module will be attached for propulsion and solar power via four wings.
FLIGHT PLAN
Orion’s flight is supposed to last six weeks from its Florida liftoff to Pacific splashdown, twice as long as astronaut trips in order to tax the systems. It will take nearly a week to reach the moon, 240,000 miles (386,000 kilometers) away. After whipping closely around the moon, the capsule will enter a distant orbit with a far point of 38,000 miles (61,000 kilometers). That will put Orion 280,000 miles (450,000 kilometers) from Earth, farther than Apollo. The big test comes at mission’s end, as Orion hits the atmosphere at 25,000 mph (40,000 kph) on its way to a splashdown in the Pacific. The heat shield uses the same material as the Apollo capsules to withstand reentry temperatures of 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit (2,750 degrees Celsius). But the advanced design anticipates the faster, hotter returns by future Mars crews.
HITCHHIKERS
Besides three test dummies, the flight has a slew of stowaways for deep space research. Ten shoebox-size satellites will pop off once Orion is hurtling toward the moon. The problem is these so-called CubeSats were installed in the rocket a year ago, and the batteries for half of them couldn’t be recharged as the launch kept getting delayed. NASA expects some to fail, given the low-cost, high-risk nature of these mini satellites. The radiation-measuring CubeSats should be OK. Also in the clear: a solar sail demo targeting an asteroid. In a back-to-the-future salute, Orion will carry a few slivers of moon rocks collected by Apollo 11’s Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin in 1969, and a bolt from one of their rocket engines, salvaged from the sea a decade ago. Aldrin isn’t attending the launch, according to NASA, but three of his former colleagues will be there: Apollo 7’s Walter Cunningham, Apollo 10’s Tom Stafford and Apollo 17’s Harrison Schmitt, the next-to-last man to walk on the moon.
APOLLO VS. ARTEMIS
More than 50 years later, Apollo still stands as NASA’s greatest achievement. Using 1960s technology, NASA took just eight years to go from launching its first astronaut, Alan Shepard, and landing Armstrong and Aldrin on the moon. By contrast, Artemis already has dragged on for more than a decade, despite building on the short-lived moon exploration program Constellation. Twelve Apollo astronauts walked on the moon from 1969 through 1972, staying no longer than three days at a time. For Artemis, NASA will be drawing from a diverse astronaut pool currently numbering 42 and is extending the time crews will spend on the moon to at least a week. The goal is to create a long-term lunar presence that will grease the skids for sending people to Mars. NASA’s Nelson, promises to announce the first Artemis moon crews once Orion is back on Earth.
WHAT’S NEXT
There’s a lot more to be done before astronauts step on the moon again. A second test flight will send four astronauts around the moon and back, perhaps as early as 2024. A year or so later, NASA aims to send another four up, with two of them touching down at the lunar south pole. Orion doesn’t come with its own lunar lander like the Apollo spacecraft did, so NASA has hired Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide its Starship spacecraft for the first Artemis moon landing. Two other private companies are developing moonwalking suits. The sci-fi-looking Starship would link up with Orion at the moon and take a pair of astronauts to the surface and back to the capsule for the ride home. So far, Starship has only soared six miles (10 kilometers). Musk wants to launch Starship around Earth on SpaceX’s Super Heavy Booster before attempting a moon landing without a crew. One hitch: Starship will need a fill-up at an Earth-orbiting fuel depot, before heading to the moon.
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UPDATE: Two law enforcement officers were killed in Tuesday's helicopter crash, the Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed.
A Tennessee Highway Patrol sergeant and a Marion County detective died in the incident, THP Captain Travis Plotzer said Tuesday night.
According to Marion County Sheriff Bo Burnett, the pilot's name is THP Sgt. Lee Russell and the passenger's name is Marion County Sheriff's Office Det. Matt Blansett.
NTSB investigating the Aug. 23, crash of a Bell 206B helicopter near Whiteside, Tennessee.
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According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Bell 206 helicopter hit a power line and crashed in a wooded area of Aetna Mountain near the Whiteside community.
Sheriff Burnett says the flight was being conducted to find domestically grown marijuana using infrared technology and destroy it.
The NTSB is leading the investigation the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will also be investigating.
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PREVIOUS STORY: The Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed a helicopter carrying two people crashed after colliding with a power line near I-24 in Marion County Tuesday.
The Bell 206 helicopter reportedly crashed in a wooded area on Aetna Mountain around 4:00PM Central time.
The National Transportation Board of Safety has confirmed they are investigating the incident.
ATTENTION MEDIA: The Tennessee Highway Patrol will hold a press conference near the location of 4207 SR-134, in the Whiteside community of Marion County. The time is has not yet been determined. We will give a 30 minute notice before holding the press conference. @THPChattanooga pic.twitter.com/r7o1h2s7a9
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The Tennessee Highway Patrol plans to give an update during a press release at the scene later Tuesday evening.
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The US Supreme Court decision wiping out federal abortion rights was only a few hours old when, in Washington, a group of Democratic lawmakers stood on the steps of the US Capitol singing "God Bless America."
In upstate New York, though, Democrat Pat Ryan and his campaign team were scrambling to deliver a more potent reply, posting online an ad they had filmed shortly after the court's draft opinion had leaked weeks earlier.
The appeal began like so many others, with a note on the Ulster County executive's personal history: two tours in Iraq fighting "for our families, for our freedom."
But the spot then pivoted, the music speeding up.
"How can we be a free country?" Ryan asked, "if the government tries to control women's bodies? That's not the country I fought to defend."
The Ryan campaign's quick messaging, delivered as abortion rights supporters filled the streets, came nearly two months to the day that he would defeat Republican Marc Molinaro, the moderate executive from neighboring Dutchess County, in a special election that attracted national attention. The result provided the clearest evidence yet that abortion rights are a powerful motivator for voters -- both Democrats and, potentially, some moderate Republicans -- ahead of the midterm elections.
It also further upended the long-running assumption, among candidates and operatives across partisan lines, that an inexorable Republican "red wave" was coming to wipe out Democrats in battleground districts across the country, saddled by President Joe Biden's low approval ratings and angst over the economy.
Ryan's victory built on a run of encouraging signs for Democrats. While they have lost all other special House election since the court's June decision, Democrats have improved on Biden's 2020 margin in all four races -- including in Nebraska and Minnesota, where Republican candidates prevailed but underperformed former President Donald Trump in each district by 6 percentage points. New York's 19th District, meanwhile, is a proven national bellwether, having voted for Barack Obama in 2012, Trump in 2016 and Biden in 2020.
"You are going to see a lot about individual freedom and the right of women to control their own bodies," said Abby Curran Horrell, executive director of House Majority PAC, the leading outside group charged with keeping Democrats in control of the chamber. "Voters care about abortion rights and voters care about individual freedom, and they don't like the fact that Republicans want to rip that right away."
New York's 19th District only opened this spring after Democrat Antonio Delgado left to become the state's lieutenant governor. The GOP heavily outspent Democrats in the special election, with the National Republican Congressional Committee ultimately investing more than $1.2 million. The Congressional Leadership Fund, a Republican super PAC, also spent more than $560,000, according to recent filings.
Republicans react
In the early aftermath of Tuesday's election, Republicans sought to downplay the national implications of the result, insisting that the core challenges facing Democrats this fall remain in place, while also conceding that Democratic base anger over abortion rights had closed much of the enthusiasm gap the GOP enjoyed for most of the year.
"There's definitely been a little bit of an uptick in Democratic enthusiasm, but that's something we've been seeing for some time," CLF president Dan Conston said. "I don't think that that fundamentally changes anything in the House."
Republicans are dismissing the need to change direction or alter their messaging and arguing that the specific conditions of the New York special election -- in a state that also held closed primaries on the same day, shutting out independent voters -- make it difficult to draw broader conclusions for about Republicans' fall fate.
"Majorities are won in November, not August," NRCC communications director Michael McAdams said. "We look forward to prosecuting the case against Democrats' failed one-party rule that's left American families worse off."
Other Republicans say the biggest takeaway is that, while abortion remains a motivating issue for the Democratic die-hards, it does not change the fundamentals of a campaign in which most voters put economic issues at the top of their list of concerns.
"Specials are entirely just base turnout. They give no indication where the middle is," Conston said. "I don't have serious cause for concern."
An unapologetic message
But Ryan's success -- and the way he delivered his message -- point to a clear throughline with the results of a referendum in Kansas, three weeks ago, in which voters in the deep-red state overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure that would've given the GOP-led state legislature the ability to push an abortion ban.
Following the leak of the draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe, Ryan marched in a series of abortion rights rallies. The feeling on the ground, he told CNN on Wednesday, was visceral -- and the hunger for an unapologetic messenger was palpable. The West Point graduate tried to be just that, weaving in familiar themes of "freedom" to his abortion rights messaging.
"It was just so clear how deeply this hit people and how scared they were and how sad they were and how angry they were," Ryan said. "We had to bring voice to that and put it under a larger umbrella and framework so that people who might not have had that personal experience could still understand it as a real assault on other Americans' rights and understand that it would have consequences for them as well."
That also meant, a Ryan campaign aide told CNN, encouraging their candidate talk about the issue in a tone and text that felt more authentic to him.
Abortion is often discussed in "boiler plate (terms) or branded as this women's issue, or just about reproductive health," she said. "You can't talk about rights being under assault in language that's too technical or less emotive."
More concerning for Republicans, though, might be the apparent failure of their own tactics in trying to cast Ryan, in television ads, as a left-wing radical in league with violent anti-police protesters. One spot, which featured an image of the Democrat marching at a Black Lives Matter demonstration after the murder of George Floyd in 2020, gained less attention for its intended message than for the fact that Molinaro, too, had attended the peaceful rally.
Ryan said he believes the NRCC and Molinaro lost the plot in the final weeks of the race and, in a crucial misstep, bet too much on driving turnout among the Republican base in such a closely divided district.
"It was a panic move to lean into the really extreme ideology, to get attached at the hip with (New York Rep. Elise Stefanik), to go on Newsmax, to go on Breitbart," Ryan said, referencing Molinaro's recent rallies with Stefanik, a close Trump ally and the No. 3 House Republican, and his conservative media appearances. "It was panicked and it clearly backfired."
Democratic leaders, meanwhile, are delighting in the outcome of a race they had previously sought to downplay, being cautious with resources and publicly tempering expectations.
"If there was any kind of Republican wave coming, they would've won that seat," said New York Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. "You cannot win a big majority from the House of Representatives without winning that district. It's as simple as that."
The DCCC was outspent 2-to-1 in the special election, but Maloney dismissed criticism that the group should have been more involved. (VoteVets, a Democratic group that supports veteran candidates, backed Ryan with more than $500,000.)
"We spent significantly in this race, but I'm proud that the Republicans wasted two or three times the money and still came up short. I'd say we got it just right here, because we had a strong candidate with the right message," Maloney said.
"It's not the only place it's going to work."
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Tennessee House Republicans tweeted a response to President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.
House Republicans call the plan 'unfair' and says it does not fix larger issues after Biden posted his administration's plan to relieve student debt.
Another example of @POTUS thinking cutting checks will solve all problems. At a time of record-high inflation, Joe Biden’s plan is unfair to the middle class and puts a bandaid on a larger issue. https://t.co/v4fc0fFioD
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The White House announced it is extending the pause in student loan repayment for one last time this year.
The US Department of Education announced no payments will be required on federal student loans until January 2023.
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Severe drought in Massachusetts has farmers tallying this year's losses. Many are working overtime to irrigate and supplement absent rainfall. Some streams and ponds they use have been drying up.
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Actress Katherine Heigl launches dog food line
(CNN) – You probably recognize her from TV shows and movies, but Katherine Heigl is also a dog lover.
Now, the “27 Dresses” actress has her own dog food brand, Badlands Ranch, named after her family ranch in Utah.
Heigl partnered with an animal nutritionist to develop the line, saying it’s a more holistic approach to dog food, even using things like chia seeds, flax seeds and Lion’s Mane mushrooms.
For now, Badlands Ranch is offering just air-dried food and single-ingredient treats, but Heigl hopes to eventually add more options like supplements.
The mom of 12 (three kids, nine “fur babies”) says money from the dog food sales will go to battling animal overpopulation. That includes everything from spay and neuter programs to transporting animals out of high-kill shelters and providing medical care for animals that need it.
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West Virginia Gov. signs teacher pay raise
3:50 p.m.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill to give teachers in the state a raise, ending a statewide teacher walkout that last nine days.
Justice spoke at a Tuesday afternoon news conference after the Legislature passed a 5 percent pay raise for teachers and others in a deal to end the walkout that closed schools.
Justice said it's important to stop seeing education as a necessary evil that just needs to be funded and start seeing it as an investment.
West Virginia's teachers have been among the lowest paid in the nation and haven't had a salary increase in four years. Teachers had been on strike since Feb. 22.
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Some West Virginia counties are reopening schools after the Legislature passed a 5 percent pay raise for teachers and others in a deal to end a statewide walkout that closed schools for nine days.
Union leaders haven't said whether they're calling for an end to the strike, pending a ceremony at the governor's office later Tuesday.
But Kanawha County's school system announced in phone calls to parents that schools would reopen Wednesday. Several other county school systems made similar announcements on Twitter.
It wasn't immediately clear whether all 55 county school systems would reopen. A state Department of Education spokesman didn't return an email message.
Both the House of Delegates and the state Senate unanimous passed the pay raise for teachers, school service personnel and state troopers. Other state workers will have to wait for a budget bill to pass before getting their 5 percent raises promised under the deal.
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West Virginia's teachers are applauding the unanimous Senate approval of a 5 percent raise in pay for teachers and troopers, in a deal to end a nine-day walkout that closed schools statewide.
Teachers cheered in the Senate gallery after the 34-0 approval. The raise also covers school service personnel.
The House already approved the deal in a vote of 99-0 on Tuesday.
Governor Jim Justice said "I believe in you and I love our kids" to the teachers after the deal was made, and plans a news conference later Tuesday.
West Virginia's teachers are among the lowest paid in the nation and haven't had a salary increase in four years. Senate Finance Chairman Craig Blair said they'll need to cut state spending by $20 million to pay for the raises by taking funds from general government services and Medicaid.
Other state workers will have to wait for a budget bill to pass before getting their 5 percent raises promised under the deal.
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West Virginia's House of Delegates has passed a 5 percent pay raise for striking teachers after a legislative conference committee agreed to the figure.
With teachers cheering from the gallery, the measure passed the House 99-0 Tuesday, providing 5 percent raises for teachers, school service personnel and state troopers. It now awaits action in the state Senate.
The governor, union leaders and the House of Delegates had agreed to the raise last week for teachers, who are among the lowest paid in the nation and haven't had a salary increase in four years. But the Senate refused to go along, approving a 4 percent increase Saturday. The six-member conference committee then agreed to the 5 percent figure Tuesday, and for more than just teachers.
Senate Finance Chairman Craig Blair says to pay for the raises, lawmakers will seek to cut state spending by $20 million, taking funds from general government services and Medicaid. Other state workers who also would get 5 percent raises under the deal will have to wait for a budget bill to pass.
Teachers have been on strike since Feb. 22.
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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says a tentative agreement has been reached to end a nine-day statewide teachers' strike by giving them the 5 percent raises he negotiated to end their walkout.
He said Tuesday that additional budget cuts by his staff will enable all state workers to also get 5 percent raises.
Senate Republicans confirmed the deal, saying it involves some reduced government.
On Twitter, Justice says: "I stood rock solid on the 5% Teacher pay raise and delivered. Not only this, but my staff and I made additional cuts which will give all State employees 5% as well. All the focus should have always been on fairness and getting the kids back in school."
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West Virginia legislators plan to meet Tuesday in search of a compromise that could end the strike by West Virginia teachers, now entering its ninth day.
A show of support by thousands of teachers and supporters on Monday didn't immediately sway the lawmakers, who failed to agree on a 5 percent pay raise, forcing another day of cancelled classes for the school system's 277,000 students and 35,000 employees.
The governor, union leaders and the House of Delegates agreed to the 5 percent pay raise for the teachers, who are among the lowest paid in the nation and haven't had a salary increase in four years. The Senate offered only 4 percent.
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LAKE FOREST, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BIOLASE, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOL), the global leader in dental lasers, today announced it has been invited to present at the Lake Street 6th Annual Best Ideas Growth Conference being held September 14, 2022. John Beaver, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jennifer Bright, Chief Financial Officer, will present in-person to institutional investors and analysts during the event in New York City.
BIOLASE is a medical device company that develops, manufactures, markets, and sells laser systems in dentistry and medicine. BIOLASE's products advance the practice of dentistry and medicine for patients and healthcare professionals. BIOLASE's proprietary laser products incorporate approximately 302 patented and 31 patent-pending technologies designed to provide biologically and clinically superior performance with less pain and faster recovery times. BIOLASE's innovative products provide cutting-edge technology at competitive prices to deliver superior results for dentists and patients. BIOLASE's principal products are dental laser systems that perform a broad range of dental procedures, including cosmetic and complex surgical applications. From 1998 through December 31, 2021, BIOLASE has sold over 43,300 laser systems in over 80 countries around the world. Laser products under development address BIOLASE's core dental market and other adjacent medical and consumer applications.
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eRadiology coverage from the nationally recognized pediatric imaging experts began this month
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital New Orleans and Cleveland Clinic are pleased to announce a new affiliation to expand access to board-certified pediatric radiology experts for children and families of New Orleans and Louisiana. Through the partnership, a team of 16 Cleveland Clinic pediatric and neuro-radiologists will supplement the existing Children's Hospital New Orleans pediatric radiology team. The Cleveland Clinic team will work in collaboration with Children's New Orleans-based board-certified pediatric radiologists so that all Children's Hospital New Orleans locations have 24/7 access to pediatric fellowship-trained radiologists.
"We are proud to launch our affiliation with Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation's top healthcare institutions, to ensure that families throughout Louisiana and the Gulf South have access to the very best pediatric imaging expertise close to home through implementation of their innovative teleradiology platform," said Jonathan Brouk, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer for Children's Hospital New Orleans. "This means families will know their child's imaging is read by pediatric experts at all Children's Hospital New Orleans locations at any time of day, instead of having to rely on adult radiologists or waiting until the next day for a study to be read by a pediatric expert, as is the case at other pediatric facilities in our community."
All of the Cleveland Clinic radiologists are board-certified and have advanced subspecialty training in pediatrics. The parties are also planning to expand the partnership to include an additional four specialists from Cleveland Clinic to read cardiac MRI images, bridging expertise between imaging and heart care and expanding Children's New Orleans' cardiac imaging capabilities.
"Our team is committed to ensuring that patients receiving care at Children's Hospital New Orleans receive the highest quality imaging available," said Michael Aquino, M.D., medical director of Overnight Pediatric Radiology at Cleveland Clinic. "From the initial scan to the report results, we strive to deliver an uncompromising level of quality to each and every child and family we serve, along with the entire care team".
Through the affiliation, Cleveland Clinic's pediatric radiologists will provide a comprehensive imaging experience: from the development of exam protocols, to rapid, accurate interpretation, to physician consultation. Cleveland Clinic's eRadiology service provides teleradiology services to hospitals, imaging centers and physician group practices by using high speed, secure internet connections, instant messaging and advanced RIS and PACS (Radiology Information System/Picture Archiving and Communication System) systems. This technology also allows referring physicians with electronic access to their patient's images and reports via a secure web viewer.
The partnership also supports Children's Hospital's pediatric trauma program – the only pediatric trauma program in the region – that recently started accepting trauma patients directly from the scene of accidents. The Children's trauma program is currently pursuing accreditation from the American College of Surgeons.
The all-new Imaging Center at Children's Hospital New Orleans opened in April 2020 as part of the hospital's $300 million campus expansion. The Center combines top experts in pediatric radiology with advanced technology to provide precise and safe imaging for patients, in an environment that is child friendly at every level. Additionally, the Center's state-of-the-art imaging suites are part of an Adventure Series developed in partnership with GE. Many radiology services are also available at satellite locations throughout the state and region.
To learn more about Imaging services at Children's Hospital New Orleans, visit www.chnola.org.
Children's Hospital is a 257-bed, non-profit academic pediatric medical center that offers comprehensive healthcare services, including over 40 pediatric specialties, delivered just for children. With more than 600 pediatric providers, Children's offers a comprehensive array of pediatric healthcare services in Louisiana and the Gulf South. In addition to its main campus located in New Orleans, the hospital operates a network of specialty clinics across Louisiana, including in Covington, Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Lafayette, and Bay St. Louis, MS. Children's offers primary care services at 12 convenient locations and remotely via its Virtual Care for Kids program. Children's is a proud member of LCMC Health, a Louisiana-based, not-for-profit hospital system which also includes New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, West Jefferson Medical Center, and East Jefferson General Hospital. Learn more at chnola.org.
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation's best hospitals in its annual "America's Best Hospitals" survey. Among Cleveland Clinic's 72,500 employees worldwide are more than 5,050 salaried physicians and researchers, and 17,800 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 22 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2021, there were 10.2 million total outpatient visits, 304,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 259,000 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic's health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries. Visit us at clevelandclinic.org. Follow us at twitter.com/ClevelandClinic. News and resources available at newsroom.clevelandclinic.org.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Democratic candidates for Rhode Island governor will soon take part in a debate hosted by 12 News at Rhode Island College – and you can watch it live in person.
The debate will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, and a limited number of seats will be available to the public.
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President Joe Biden announced his plan to address student loan debt, which includes debt forgiveness for certain borrowers and extending the pandemic-related payment pause.
The Biden administration has already canceled nearly $32 billion of the $1.6 trillion in outstanding federal student debt by expanding existing forgiveness programs for public-sector workers, disabled borrowers and students who were defrauded by for-profit colleges.
Here are details CNN has learned of Biden's new plan, including how much will be forgiven and who is eligible.
Who qualifies?
The plan applies to federal student loan borrowers.
How much forgiveness will they get?
The amount of debt canceled depends on whether the borrower received a Pell grant to attend college. A federal Pell grant is only given to undergraduate students who "display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree" and "does not have to be repaid, except under certain circumstances," according to the Department of Education's Federal Student Aid office.
Individual borrowers who make less than $125,000 yearly and married couples or heads of households who make less than $250,000 yearly will have up $10,000 of their federal student loan debt forgiven if they did not receive a Pell grant as an undergraduate student, per the FSA website.
Individual borrowers who make less than $125,000 yearly and married couples or heads of households who make less than $250,000 yearly but did receive a Pell grant as an undergraduate student will have up $20,000 of their student loan debt forgiven.
What steps do eligible borrowers have to take?
Nearly 8 million borrowers may be able to receive debt forgiveness automatically because the Department of Education already has their income information, FSA says.
The Biden administration will launch an application in the coming weeks for borrowers to provide their income information or if borrowers are unsure if the department has their income information already. FSA says the application will be available before the federal student loan repayment pause ends on December 31.
How will future repayments for remaining debt work?
Student loan repayment will be paused again until December 31, 2022, with repayments starting in January 2023.
The Biden administration is also proposing a rule to create a new income-driven repayment plan in which borrowers pay no more than 5% of their monthly income on undergraduate loans, a decrease from the current 10% threshold.
The rule would also increase the amount of income that is considered "non-discretionary income" so no borrower earning below 225% of the federal poverty level will have to make a monthly payment.
For borrowers with loan balances of $12,000 or less, loan balances would be forgiven after 10 years of payments instead of the current 20-year mark, under the proposed new income-driven repayment plan.
And to help prevent a borrower's loan balance from growing while the individual makes monthly payments, under the proposed rule the Biden administration would cover unpaid monthly interest, even if the monthly payment is $0 due to the borrower's income level.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- COVID-19 trends in Hawaii could soon be spotted faster, as the department of health expands a surveillance program.
In the battle against COVID, the state has a way of closely tracking the spread of this virus. And it all starts with a flush.
"It is like an early warning system that allows us to respond faster and protect ourselves better," said Brooks Baehr with the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH).
Hawaii is part of the Center's for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wastewater surveillance program, which monitors sewage for the coronavirus.
"We have 15 facilities around the state, collecting samples which are then sent off to a lab as part of the CDC program," said Baehr.
Soon, Hawaii will no longer need to send off samples to the mainland. That could save up to a week in reporting results.
"We've already purchased equipment. We have protocols in place, but haven't had the manpower. But this week we have two new employees coming on. Once they get up to speed, they will be doing the analysis in the state laboratory," Baehr said.
Sampling wastewater can give the state an early indication of where COVID levels are rising or falling.
While virus concentrations have been dropping at most Oahu and Maui reporting sites, those on Kauai and Hawaii Island have seen an increase this month. Which means the DOH expects an increase in reported cases as the trends tend to mirror one another.
"When the trends go up in wastewater, they are also going up in confirmed testing. And when they go down, we are seeing the same thing reflected in the wastewater," Baehr said.
Wastewater surveillance can also detect new COVID variants earlier than other methods.
"When BA.2 came to town, we spotted it on Kauai in the wastewater there before before we found it in any individual samples," Baehr said.
Other cities also use wastewater surveillance to search for other viruses, but so far, Hawaii has no plans in place to expand its testing.
"You can look for other pathogens in wastewater other than COVID. Right now, our focus is COVID but we have other things on our radar - certainly monkeypox is on our radar," Baehr said. | https://www.kitv.com/news/coronavirus/state-to-expand-covid-wastewater-surveillance-program/article_7b6b6eba-2365-11ed-a12e-5378a0a07762.html | 2022-08-24T21:17:09Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/coronavirus/state-to-expand-covid-wastewater-surveillance-program/article_7b6b6eba-2365-11ed-a12e-5378a0a07762.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
This image shows a colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox particles (red). The WHO says that the first possible case of human-to-dog monkeypox transmission is 'not surprising.'
HONOLULU (KITV4) – Hawaii’s Monkeypox case count continues to climb. The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) confirmed four new cases on Wednesday, bringing the state’s total case count to 22.
Of the latest cases, the DOH reports two new cases on Oahu, one on the Big Island and on Maui. The origins of the two Oahu cases and the one Maui case are still being investigated. The Big Island case is related to community exposure, DOH said.
“With nearly 16,000 monkeypox cases reported in the United States, it’s expected that we will see more cases in Hawaii,” said Deputy State Epidemiologist Dr. Nathan Tan. “We continue to work to conduct contact tracing and follow-up with all cases.”
On Aug. 16, the DOH announced it was expanding its vaccination eligibility to help prevent further spread of the virus.
Health officials say monkeypox shares many commonalities with smallpox, like causing blistering skin rashes. It is a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus. Infection begins with flu-like symptoms and swollen lymph nodes, and progresses to a rash or sores, often on the hands, feet, chest, face, or genitals. Individuals generally become ill within 21 days of exposure, the DOH said
Monkeypox can spread through direct contact with body fluids, lesion material, or items used by someone with monkeypox as well as close, prolonged contact with an infected person or animal. It can also be spread through large respiratory droplets.
Monkeypox vaccines are available in every county in Hawaii. Anyone who is eligible who would wish to make an appointment can call the following numbers:
• Hawaii Department of Health (Statewide): 808-586-4462
• Malama I Ke Ola (Maui): 808-871-7772
• Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (Oahu): 808-427-0442
• Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center (Oahu): 808-521-2347
Matthew has been the digital content manager for KITV4 since September 2021. Matthew is a prolific writer, editor, and self-described "newsie" who's worked in television markets in Oklahoma, California, and Hawaii. | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/4-more-monkeypox-cases-confirmed-in-hawaii-total-case-count-statewide-at-22/article_589658f4-23e3-11ed-a314-6b23dde98af9.html | 2022-08-24T21:17:15Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/4-more-monkeypox-cases-confirmed-in-hawaii-total-case-count-statewide-at-22/article_589658f4-23e3-11ed-a314-6b23dde98af9.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
HONLULULU (KITV4) – The deadly shooting in Chinatown on Aug. 19 has some merchants concerned about what they say is an increase in violent crime in the area.
Following the deadly shooting, a makeshift memorial to the 24-year-old victim has been set up.
Vivian Booyah Papalaylay told KITV4 she knew the victim.
“She was a nice person to me she never bothered me and I’m sorry this happened. May God bless her and may she rest in peace,” Papalaylay said.
Businesses in Chinatown say they have seen an increase in violent crime.
“Customers tell them they don’t want to come down because of the crime,” said Chu Lan Shubert-Kwock with the Chinatown Business & Community Association. “This is the escalation of violence that is so unpredictable. And this is what people are nervous about. If you lose your money, you are concerned. But when you lose your life, it’s a very serious matter.”
Ra Long owns Fred’s Sundries. The bus stop where the shooting happened is right in front of his store.
“This is what Chinatown needs, more law enforcement, more crackdown. Sad to say but this place is overrun by crime,” Long said. “Unfortunately, when it is quiet, crime happens more. What Chinatown needs is more foot traffic and more police patrol.”
Long says his outside camera system was cut about 10 days ago. Plus, he says, cameras in the area are being spray painted or getting their wires cut.
"We definitely want to see more police presence. Patrols are good as well. I think we need to have more eyes on the streets. Getting the cameras back would be good,” said President Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Jonathan Cook.
According to the Honolulu Police Department, criminal cases in Chinatown from June through August 2022 are lower, with 437 cases in June compared to 240 cases so far in August.
For homicides, District 1, which includes Chinatown, reported three homicides -- the same number as last year. Police say they haven't received any reports of recent gang related incidents.
Cynthia is an award-winning journalist who returned to Hawaii as an Anchor/Reporter/MMJ from Houston. She is a graduate of the University of Hawaii with a B.A. and M.B.A. DM her on IG @CynthiaYipTV to share stories. | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/citing-a-rise-in-violent-crime-chinatown-business-owners-call-for-a-greater-police-presence/article_c4195ba4-2360-11ed-b0d1-3398afa0acd6.html | 2022-08-24T21:17:18Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/citing-a-rise-in-violent-crime-chinatown-business-owners-call-for-a-greater-police-presence/article_c4195ba4-2360-11ed-b0d1-3398afa0acd6.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Honolulu's Cohen Sakamoto (16) jumps on home plate after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against Nolensville, Tenn., at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. It was Sakamoto's second homer of the game, his first being a grand slam in the first inning. Hawaii won 13-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Honolulu's Jonnovyn Sniffen delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against Nolensville, Tenn., at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Honolulu's Cohen Sakamoto (16) rounds second to congratulations from Nolensville, Tenn.'s Nash Carter (3) after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. It was Sakamoto's second homer of the game, his first being a grand slam in the first inning. Hawaii won 13-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Honolulu's Cohen Sakamoto hits a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against Nolensville, Tenn., at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. It was Sakamoto's second homer of the game, his first being a grand slam in the first inning. Hawaii won 13-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Honolulu's Rustan Hiyoto (8) follows through on a RBI single, hitting Nolensville, Tenn. catcher Jack Rhodes, during the third inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. Rhodes left the game, and Hawaii won 13-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Honolulu's Cohen Sakamoto (16) jumps on home plate after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against Nolensville, Tenn., at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. It was Sakamoto's second homer of the game, his first being a grand slam in the first inning. Hawaii won 13-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Honolulu's Jonnovyn Sniffen delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against Nolensville, Tenn., at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Honolulu's Cohen Sakamoto (16) rounds second to congratulations from Nolensville, Tenn.'s Nash Carter (3) after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. It was Sakamoto's second homer of the game, his first being a grand slam in the first inning. Hawaii won 13-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Honolulu's Cohen Sakamoto hits a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against Nolensville, Tenn., at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. It was Sakamoto's second homer of the game, his first being a grand slam in the first inning. Hawaii won 13-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Honolulu's Rustan Hiyoto (8) follows through on a RBI single, hitting Nolensville, Tenn. catcher Jack Rhodes, during the third inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. Rhodes left the game, and Hawaii won 13-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
HONOLULU (KITV4) – They’ve done it again! Honolulu Little League crushed the Tennessee Little League team from Nolensville, 13 to 0, in the semifinal game at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
It was the Honolulu’s third run-rule win of the tournament.
The game started just after 9 a.m. HST, and the local boys wasted no time jumping out on top, scoring five runs – including a grand slam – in the bottom of the first and following that up with a two-run blast in the bottom of the second.
After a solo shot homerun, the second inning would end with Honolulu racing out to an 8-0 lead.
The big flies kept coming in the third inning, with Honolulu Little League hitting its fifth homerun of the game -- making the score 9-0. A passed ball and a pair of singles would score four more runs for the home team, giving Hawaii an insurmountable 13-0 lead after three.
The mercy rule went into effect when Tennessee failed to plate a run in the top of the fourth inning.
Honolulu now advances to the US Finals game on Saturday. Their opponent has not yet been determined. The game will be televised on ESPN.
Honolulu shutout the Southwest champs from Pearland, Texas on Monday 6-0. Last week, they beat another Texas team 12-0 in a no-hitter (Aug. 19), and also beat Washington State 11-1 on Aug. 17.
The Little League Baseball World Series goes through Sunday, August 28.
Matthew has been the digital content manager for KITV4 since September 2021. Matthew is a prolific writer, editor, and self-described "newsie" who's worked in television markets in Oklahoma, California, and Hawaii. | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/home-run-ruled-honolulu-little-league-slams-its-way-to-the-us-finals/article_78d92e9e-23e7-11ed-a702-ab2871fe8cbd.html | 2022-08-24T21:17:24Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/home-run-ruled-honolulu-little-league-slams-its-way-to-the-us-finals/article_78d92e9e-23e7-11ed-a702-ab2871fe8cbd.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
KAHANA, Hawaii (KITV4) -- Sirens blared from a police vehicle and ambulance passing Kualoa Ranch as two women were rushed from another accident scene on Kamehameha Highway.
The serenity of Kahana Bay was interrupted.
Despite the Nissan being stripped of its door on the driver's side and the truck ending up in a ditch crashed into the tree, everybody survived.
Deployed airbags were visible. Witnesses said they expected the worst.
"Turned around to see the one flying in the tree. It hit hard. I thought in a bad way. Pretty lucky nobody got killed in that one," a local named Jeff told KITV4.
He says in the morning, even in a 35 mile per hour zone, drivers are especially impatient, and go well over the speed limit to pass.
With Monday's wreck near Malaekahana and Gunstock ranch, Honolulu Police (HPD) is investigating the case as manslaughter, due to suspected reckless driving.
The suspect behind the wheel of the truck, who witnesses say was passing multiple vehicles, has not yet been arrested or charged as he was rushed to a trauma center.
A family from the mainland is devastated with two deceased and a 30-year-old woman in critical condition. She is the only surviving family member who was in the wreck.
Do you have a story idea? Email news tips to news@kitv.com
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Officials searching for missing 20-year-old Louisville woman
Published: Aug. 24, 2022 at 4:57 PM EDT|Updated: 21 minutes ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro officials have issued a missing persons alert for a 20-year-old woman last seen on Wednesday morning.
Eleana Paul was reported missing on Wednesday and last seen around 11 a.m. in the 5900 block of Brandon Dunes Drive, near the Buechel neighborhood, according to MetroSafe.
Paul is listed as 5′1″ and weighing 100 pounds. She was last seen wearing a flower print shirt, torn blue jeans and hot pink and black sandals.
Officials said Paul is intellectually disabled with medical conditions of concern. Paul is said to take dangerous action if upset.
Anyone with any information on Paul’s whereabouts is asked to call 911.
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OLYMPIA, Wash.-
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal plans to expand access to dual language educational programs to all Washington students.
"As our global economy changes and our world becomes increasingly international, dual language education must become a core opportunity for our students," Reykdal said.
In dual language educational programs, students learn content partly in English and partly in a partner language, providing students with the opportunities to build biliteracy and bilingualism, while learning content.
Currently 35,000 students in Washington learn in dual language programs.
According to a news release from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Reykdal's plan would provide all K-8 students access to a dual language program by 2040. The state Legislature would invest $189 million over the 2023-25 school years to expand programs and build a dual language workforce.
Under Reykdal's plan, the workforce would be expanded by doubling the number of residency preparation programs for bilingual educators, and by providing stipends for teachers working in dual-language programs.
In Washington dual language programs schools choose partner languages that will be taught alongside English. Currently 102 programs offer Spanish, 3 offer Chinese-Mandarin, 2 offer Vietnamese, and 5 offer Tribal languages.
"When young people become bilingual during the early grades, they have more cognitive flexibility and they perform better in school," Reykdal said. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/state-superintendent-plans-to-expand-dual-language-education-across-wa/article_deb67518-23e3-11ed-b34b-8b927a3aa00a.html | 2022-08-24T21:19:36Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/state-superintendent-plans-to-expand-dual-language-education-across-wa/article_deb67518-23e3-11ed-b34b-8b927a3aa00a.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Schubert's Death and the Maiden: A guide to Schubert's emotional string quartet and its best recordings
Erik Levi picks out the finest recordings of Schubert's Death and the Maiden, a piece in which the Austrian composer plumbs the very depths of despair
‘Just imagine a man whose health will never be re-established, and who from sheer despondency makes matters worse rather than better,’ wrote Schubert to his friend Leopold Kupelwieser in March 1824; ‘just imagine a man whose brightest hopes have come to nothing, to whom happiness of proffered love and friendship offers nothing but anguish, for whom enthusiasm for what is beautiful threatens to vanish altogether, and then ask yourself if such a condition does not represent a miserable and unhappy man?’
This confessional letter reveals the composer’s desperate state of mind as he grappled with the harsh realisation that there was no hope of him recovering from syphilis. He had spent part of the previous year in hospital fighting the disease, but with little success.
When and why did Schubert compose Death and the Maiden?
Confronting the prospect that his life would be cut short, coupled with continuing anxiety as to his prospects of securing any semblance of financial stability, cast a dark shadow over many of the works written during this period. None, however, projects such an uncompromising message of despair as the String Quartet in D minor. It was the second of two quartets written in 1824, and came to be known as Der Tod und das Mädchen (‘Death and the Maiden’) because in the second movement, Schubert composed a set of variations based on a fragment of the piano accompaniment from the song of the same name which he had composed back in 1817.
What are the characteristics of Schubert's song Death and the Maiden?
Alongside the ‘Rosamunde’ Quartet, Death and the Maiden marks a radical break with Schubert’s previous works in this genre. Whereas his earlier quartets more or less followed in the footsteps of Haydn and Mozart, Death and the Maiden reflects a determination to stamp his own individuality on the medium. What is new is the symphonic scale and heightened emotional temperature of Schubert’s musical argument which throughout is haunted by the spectre of death.
The long and intense first movement, lasting well over a quarter of hour when observing the exposition repeat, presents a veritable battle-ground between forceful and declamatory material that has a quasi-orchestral richness and quieter more lyrical episodes. For the most part, the music is dark and sombre, the few shifts into a supposedly brighter major key offering little relief. Perhaps the most disturbing passage comes at the end of the movement where instead of the expected emphatic final chords, the music collapses from sheer exhaustion into a ghostly echo of the opening dramatic flourish.
The suppressed dynamics here in effect offer an inspired segue into the calm opening of the second movement where the quartet hauntingly intones the piano part of the Death and the Maiden song in four-part harmony, sounding to all intents and purposes like a liturgical chant. Schubert subjects this material to ingenious transformations, from the lyrical introversion of the first two variations to the hard-edged intensity of the third. Most poignant of all is his trademark shift into the major key for the fourth variation. In the context of a work that doggedly returns to and reinforces the minor key throughout its four movements, this change of mood sounds all the more poignant.
A similarly brief oasis of tranquillity is recreated later in the work in the gentle major-key Trio that frames the driving Scherzo, some of whose thematic material is culled from a set of Ländler for piano that Schubert had composed the previous year. After this comes the extraordinary and terrifying Presto finale, a whirlwind roller-coaster dance of death cast in the form of a tarantella. The obsessive rhythmic energy of the opening idea, which returns several times throughout the movement, creates an almost claustrophobic atmosphere and the only way Schubert seems able to resolve matters is by introducing an accelerando at the end which drives the music even further into the abyss.
Schubert dedicated both the ‘Rosamunde’ and Death and the Maiden quartets to Ignaz Schuppanzigh, the first violinist of a professional quartet that had been closely associated with performing the works of Beethoven. Although Schuppanzigh graciously accepted the ‘Rosamunde’, he was far more dismissive of Death and the Maiden, advising Schubert that his time would be better spent writing songs. The net result of this rejection, which proved a bitter blow to Schubert, was that the work was never published during his lifetime and received very few performances until the late 1840s.
Thereafter, however, Death and the Maiden entered the repertoire, securing the esteem of many Romantic composers including Schumann, Brahms and Dvořák. Gustav Mahler was also a strong admirer of the work, but felt that its impact in the concert hall would be greatly enhanced by his decision, in 1896, to rearrange his fellow Austrian’s piece for string orchestra.
We named Schubert one of the best Austrian composers ever and one of the most famous composers of all time
The best recordings of Schubert's Death and the Maiden
Takács Quartet
Hyperion CDA67585
Few quartets have enjoyed such a long and distinguished recording history as Death and the Maiden. Indeed, one of the earliest recorded versions, given by the Busch Quartet in the late 1930s (Warner Classics), still very much holds its own, particularly for the wonderfully moving way in which the players unfold the sequence of variations in the second movement, and for the sustained energy and tension of the Finale which is capped by a daring almost unhinged accelerando near the end. Later performances from 1970s and ’80s by the Amadeus (DG), the Alban Berg (Warner Classics) and Quartetto Italiano (Universal) also command enormous respect for the warmth and fluidity of their performances although they don’t take as many risks as the Busch Quartet.
Since then, almost every major quartet worth its salt has committed its interpretation of Death and the Maiden to disc, making the field not only extremely crowded but highly competitive. Of course, absolute technical mastery of Schubert’s ferociously difficult writing, especially in the fast and furious unison passages of the finale, has to be taken for granted, and almost all the currently available versions fulfil this requirement more than admirably. So the choice of the finest recording rests far more on the ways in which the players get to grips with sustaining the emotional anguish of Schubert’s message without being over-bearing too much of the time. Equally vital is the extent to which interpreters resist the temptation to contrive sudden artificial shifts in gear to enable there to be sufficient contrasts in mood in such a long and expansive work.
To my mind, the Takács Quartet’s 2006 recording trumps all rivals in delivering a performance that maintains an almost demonic forward momentum throughout the first, third and fourth movements. They have all the necessary power and variety of timbre to encapsulate every aspect of the music, from wildness and anger to tenderness, poignancy and even numbness of expression. But this is achieved without resorting to sentimentality or exaggerated mannerisms. As a result of their incredibly subtle mastery of Schubert’s textures, they perfectly convey the emotional ambiguity that lies behind the music’s more lyrical episodes, a good example being the gentler second idea in the first movement where the menacing viola ostinato pattern casts a distinctly uneasy light on the sweet-toned melody in thirds in the violins.
BBC Music Magazine's editor Charlotte Smith named the Takács Quartet one of the best string quartet ensembles ever
Pavel Haas Quartet
Supraphon SU4110-2
An arresting and powerful opening statement sets the scene for a thoroughly engrossing 2013 recording which achieves a similar level of urgency to that of the Takács. The Pavel Haas Quartet are particularly insightful in the way they conjure up the ghostly chill in the closing passage of the first movement, and there is a magical poignancy to the first violin’s melodic decoration of the Death and the Maiden theme in the first variation of the second movement. At the opposite end of the dynamic spectrum, there’s much to admire in the strongly punctuated, almost Brucknerian, rhythms of the Scherzo and the visceral power and wildness of the Finale.
Jerusalem Quartet
Harmonia Mundi HMA1901990
A resonant recording helps to bolster the full-blooded nature of this 2008 interpretation. The Jerusalems are more expansive than the Takács and Pavel Haas, giving the music greater space, a good example being their deliberately hesitant response to the febrile opening flourish in the first movement. It’s a more obviously romantic view of the score, bringing calm, tenderness and warmth to the few lyrical moments, but by no means understating the music’s dark and unsettling character.
Chiaroscuro Quartet
BIS 2268
This recently released recording is a revelation. Performing on gut strings and employing very sparing use of vibrato, the Chiaroscuros enhance the originality, urgency and desperation of Schubert’s message, nowhere more compellingly than in their no-holds-barred account of the Finale which builds up to a devastating and emotionally exhausting climax. In the few moments of repose, first violinist Alina Ibragimova mesmerises the listener with her subtly inflected and poetic phrasing.
And one to avoid…
The German Mandelring Quartett enjoy the benefits of a superbly vivid SACD recording and the playing, particularly in the more lyrical sections of the score, has a great deal of finesse and sophistication. Nevertheless, the performance lacks a real cutting edge in the dramatic explosions of the first movement and the somewhat stolid tempo adopted for the Finale fails to communicate the sense of desperation that lies at the heart of the music.
Authors
Erik Levi is a journalist and critic for BBC Music Magazine and a visiting professor in music at Royal Holloway, University of London. He is a leading authority on the music of the 20th century, and has written books on the topic of music in the Nazi era, including 'Music in the Third Reich' (1994) and 'Music and the Nazis' (2010). He is also a regular broadcaster for BBC Radio 3 and is on the reviewing roster for International Piano Magazine. | https://www.classical-music.com/features/recordings/schubert-death-and-the-maiden/ | 2022-08-24T21:23:25Z | classical-music.com | control | https://www.classical-music.com/features/recordings/schubert-death-and-the-maiden/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Two 6-year-old girls in Longmeadow held their first lemonade stand Wednesday to raise money for a good cause.
The girls set up their stand in a shopping plaza on Longmeadow Street Wednesday afternoon. They raised more than $40 in the first ten minutes they were open. The spirit of entrepreneurship and love of dogs is what brought these two girls together.
“We’re raising money for the Dakin Animal Shelter Society down in Springfield, for all the animals… not just the dogs,” said Kathleen Rinaldi of Longmeadow.
The Rinaldi Foundation is going to match the earnings from the stand and make another donation. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/6-year-old-girls-hold-lemonade-stand-in-longmeadow-to-raise-money-for-dakin-animal-shelter/ | 2022-08-24T21:25:18Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/6-year-old-girls-hold-lemonade-stand-in-longmeadow-to-raise-money-for-dakin-animal-shelter/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) were down in the after-hours session after the company reported earnings for its second quarter of Fiscal Year 2023. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.51, which beat analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.50 per NVDA share. In the past nine quarters, the company has beaten estimates nine times.
In addition, sales increased 3% year-over-year, with revenue hitting $6.7 billion compared to $6.5 billion. However, the quarter-over-quarter comparison equates to a 19% decline. This wasn’t much of a surprise today, as Nvidia had already warned that it would significantly miss its original guidance of $8.1 billion.
The fall in revenue was primarily due to its Gaming segment, which fell 33% year-over-year and 44% quarter-over-quarter. To make matters worse, the gross margin contracted from 64.8% to 43.5%, demonstrating significant operating deleverage. Therefore, the company’s operating income decreased from $2.4 billion in the comparable period to $499 million now.
However, guidance for Q3 did not impress, as revenue is expected to come in at $5.9 billion versus the expected $6.9 billion. The expected decline can once again be attributed to a slowdown in gaming.
Investor Sentiment for NVDA Stock is Currently Negative
The sentiment among TipRanks investors is currently negative. Out of the 557,672 portfolios tracked by TipRanks, 11.8% hold NVDA stock. In addition, the average portfolio weighting allocated towards NVDA among those who do have a position is 7.92%. This suggests that investors of the company are very confident about its future.
However, in the last 30 days, 0.3% of those holding the stock decreased their positions. As a result, the stock’s sentiment is below the sector average, as demonstrated in the following image:
What is a Good Price for NVDA Stock?
Nvidia has a Strong Buy consensus rating based on 24 Buys, seven Holds, and zero Sells assigned in the past three months. The average NVDA stock price target of $237.48 implies 38.1% upside potential.
Takeaway – Despite Current Headwinds, NVDA Stock Has a Bright Future
Nvidia saw a weak quarter, as revenue decreased substantially on a quarter-over-quarter basis, while Q3 guidance came in lower than expected. Although the contracting margins and declining sales are not what investors want to see, the company still has a bright future ahead as it continues to invest in very strong secular growth trends. Thus, investors who are believers in the stock shouldn’t be too worried about short-term headwinds. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/nvidia-nasdaqnvda-reports-q2-earnings-the-stock-is-down | 2022-08-24T21:29:25Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/nvidia-nasdaqnvda-reports-q2-earnings-the-stock-is-down | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Auto crash survivors, along with their families and care providers, plan to address the Kent County Board of Commissioners Thursday in an effort to urge Michigan lawmakers to review and amend the 2019 Auto Insurance Reform Act.
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35 other counties throughout the state, including Muskegon, Kalamazoo, Allegan and Van Buren, already supported a resolution asking the Michigan legislature to save care and lives by restoring a “reasonable fee cap for home care.”
Those attending Thursday’s meeting hope to convince Kent County commissioners to join the effort.
The reform law set percentage limits on how much residential care facilities, home healthcare providers and others can be reimbursed for providing treatment and care to auto crash victims.
The Michigan HomeCare and Hospice Association says these reimbursement caps are 55-percent of the reimbursement rates that home care providers were collecting in 2019, which now is below cost of providing service and not sustainable.
Since the Michigan Auto No-Fault reform law went into effect July 2, 2021, many of the 18,000 catastrophic auto crash survivors and their families are unable to find care due to the 45-percent cut to post-acute providers.
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“The 2019 reform has left a heavy burden for the most vulnerable, catastrophic auto crash survivors and their families. Addressing the 55-percent cap on post-acute care will immediately save vital care to thousands of catastrophically injured, save hundreds of good companies, save thousands of healthcare jobs, save lives. We are requesting Majority Leader Shirkey and Speaker Wentworth do the right thing and allow legislators to return to Lansing and fix this devastating humanitarian crisis. Just as county commissions across the state understand this issue and support a legislative fix, the votes are in our Michigan legislature to pass it also. How two people can stop a vote on an issue having so much legislative support is unimaginable.”
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In a dual congressional and campaign visit to Culpeper on Aug. 8, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger sat down with Virginia farm groups, crop and livestock producers to discuss challenges facing the agriculture industry as well as visited a cattle farm to learn more about first hand supply chain issues.
“We know that from rising fertilizer costs to to labor shortages, certainly there are concerns that (affect) producers from across Virginia,” Spanberger said. “We know that these concerns relate directly to the rising cost at the grocery store.”
First, Spanberger was joined by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary Jenny L. Moffitt to conduct a congressional roundtable discussion with about 15 representatives from varying parts of Virginia’s agricultural industry including those from CFC Farm and Home Center, Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia Dairymen’s Association.
During the roundtable discussion hosted at the George Washington Carver Center, Spanberger and Moffitt heard endless challenges facing the agriculture industry, including labor shortages, rooted in the inability to find employees at al coupled with the inability to find qualified candidates for specialized jobs such as meat cutting.
Additionally, the pair outlined the implementation of nationwide “Regional Food Business Centers,” which USDA announced in March.
In June 2022, the U.S. House passed the American Food Supply Chain Resiliency Act as part of Spanberger’s Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act, which includes multiple bipartisan provisions focused on lowering costs at the grocery store, reducing gas prices, strengthening food supply chains and leveling the playing field for America’s smaller livestock producers.
Following the roundtable, Spanberger made a campaign to a Culpeper cattle farm as a part of her “Field to Fridge” supply chain tour. The purpose of the tour was to follow the process from farm, to distributor, to grocery store and talk about how she is working to lower costs for consumers and address ongoing supply chain disruptions.
Spanberger met with Roy Whitlock, who has been farming for at least 45 years. In 2000, he bought the farmland she visited on Spring Creek Drive, so he's been farming on that property for 22 years. The property is over 61 acres.
“Mr. Whitlock raises cattle from calf to cow, then ships his cattle across the country — a revenue stream that has helped him support his family and put his daughters through school,” Spanberger said. “Now, Mr. Whitlock recognizes that given the challenges facing producers, supporting a family might not be possible for a younger generation of farmers.”
Whitlock also gave Spanberger a tour of his farm while the two discussed legislation that directly impacted his farm.
“As the only member of Congress representing Virginia who sits on the House Agriculture Committee, I discussed with Mr. Whitlock my legislation to promote free-market competition in the meatpacking industry, in addition to my bill that would lower the costs of food and fuel at a time when so many Americans are feeling the impacts of inflation,” she said.
Spanberger then visited McLane Mid-Atlantic Food Distribution in Fredericksburg and finally Todos Supermarket in Woodbridge. | https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/spanberger-hosts-agriculture-discussions/article_3cabdb36-23e9-11ed-9d43-e3e6d08b0fa6.html | 2022-08-24T21:31:58Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/spanberger-hosts-agriculture-discussions/article_3cabdb36-23e9-11ed-9d43-e3e6d08b0fa6.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Republican Nominee for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District Yesli Vega sat down with local law enforcement and industry leaders for a roundtable discussion on Aug. 15 about the issues and needs officers need to thrive.
“In my opinion, based on the conversations I’ve been having with voters up and down the seventh, is a topic of extreme importance, safety and security of our communities, I think, and just society in general are paramount for a successful society,” Vega said.
Vega was joined by former Border Patrol and ICE Director Ron Vitiello, We Back Blue Founder Melissa Robey, Anti-Trafficking International Founder Bill Woolf, Culpeper Town Councilman Joe Short, Greene County Sheriff Steve Smith and others at the Culpeper County Volunteer Rescue Squad Fire Station for the discussion.
Despite having name cards, other invited guests including Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins and Lt. Marshall Keene were absent.
Of the 15 invited guests, 10 were present for the discussion.
“Everywhere I go folks are really concerned about the things that they’ve been seeing, whether it be the crisis at our Southern Border and how that’s trickled down here to the 7th District with the opioids crisis we’re having along with the trafficking that we’re having of children and women and even men,” Vega said.
Following opening remarks from Vega, Woolf and Vitiello, press members were told to exit the room in order for the participants to have a “candid, off-the record” discussion.
Press were invited back into the room approximately 45 minutes later only to see the discussion had ended and participants were beginning to mingle with each other.
“I feel extremely grateful that all of these folks came and joined us this morning, considering the years of experience they have and the knowledge,” Vega said following the close door meeting. “It was really nice to be able to talk about the issues and possible solutions as we move forward as well.”
Vega explained the discussion focused on mental health, increased crime in communities, the exodus of law enforcement professionals and the local result of border control issues with Mexico.
To date, nine county sheriffs have endorsed Vega including Jenkins.
“It was very informative,” Short said following the conclusion of the roundtable. “(There were) a lot of great perspectives both from a federal level, state level and local level.”
When asked about her recent comments concerning the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Vega said, as a law enforcement officer, it’s their job to enforce the law and not have “different categories” for how the law is enforced.
“You have to be fair and it has to be across the board,” she said. “What we’re seeing here is a double standard. That’s what I take issue with.”
“You can’t be selective,” she continued. “You have to be impartial and fair and let our system do its thing. That's not what we’ve been seeing from this administration.”
In the hours and days following the search of former President Trump’s residence in Florida orchestrated by the FBI on Aug. 8, Yesli’s campaign sent out emails blasting the search as an “absolute disgrace.”
In an email entitled, “Breaking: Corrupt FBI violates President Trump’s family residence,” Vega’s campaign outlined her view of the search of Mar-a-Lago.
“Brandon and the DEEP STATE will go to any lengths necessary to SLANDER and IMPRISON our great President,” the email read. “THIS IS NOT FAKE NEWS.”
“Last night, the FBI seized assets, raided, and occupied President Donald J. Trump’s home in Mar-A-Lago for no reason,” it continued. “This is an absolute disgrace. This raid was completely unannounced and was not necessary or appropriate. This is disgusting misconduct by the United States government.”
Agents executed the signed search warrant from a federal judge to determine whether Trump took classified records from the White House after leaving office.
In the days after the search, unsealed court records showed agents seized 11 sets of classified documents, including documents designated top secret. | https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/vega-hears-from-law-enforcement-leaders/article_b4767afe-23e9-11ed-a152-5b63a1f39a6e.html | 2022-08-24T21:32:05Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/vega-hears-from-law-enforcement-leaders/article_b4767afe-23e9-11ed-a152-5b63a1f39a6e.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Go Behind the Scenes of Netflix’s Wednesday in a New Featurette
Following the overwhelmingly positive response to Netflix’s Wednesday trailer, the streaming service is inviting fans to take a closer look at the series. Reinvigorating the Addams Family mythos for a new generation of viewers came with its own set of pressures and expectations. But a new making-of featurette shows how the producers managed to create something unique while still honoring what came before.
Unsurprisingly, the series couldn’t have worked without the right actress embodying Wednesday Addams. But the filmmakers lucked out when they cast Jenna Ortega in the title role. Ortega herself acknowledged that a number actresses have played Wednesday “so flawlessly” in the past. So it was important for her to do something different with the character. That’s why she chose to portray Wednesday as “more socially awkward” than her predecessors did, with a self-confidence that’s “more concealed.”
The video also features new sit-downs with creators/executive producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, who promised that Wednesday isn’t intended to be a remake or a reboot of The Addams Family. Instead, Millar calls it “a new chapter” in her life. Gough adds that it’s “really a show about exploring [Wednesday’s] journey into adulthood,” something both creators already have experience with from their time on Smallville.
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Director Tim Burton also discussed the visual tone of the series compared to previous incarnations. It’s no secret that Burton himself has his own distinctive visual style. Regardless, he wanted to pull back from the “cartoony” aesthetics displayed in earlier versions of The Addams Family and give the show more of a real-world flavor. And that was key to securing his involvement.
Taking a story with supernatural themes and grounding it in reality wasn’t easy. However, it seems as though all of the major players strove for as much authenticity as possible. Ortega even took fencing and cello lessons to better perform Wednesday’s extracurricular interests. She also focused on nailing more subtle characteristics like her walk. In the end, Ortega’s efforts seem to have impressed all of her collaborators, with Burton praising her ability to “convey things without words” like a silent movie actress.
Wednesday will premiere on Netflix this fall.
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What To Know Today
The ATF’s new ghost gun rule goes into effect today. The regulations require that parts used to manufacture ghost guns are serialized and that purchasers undergo a background check. On Tuesday, a federal judge denied an injunction request from a coalition of state Republican attorneys general and gun groups to block the rules from going into effect. “The Plaintiffs have failed to demonstrate likelihood of success on the merits and irreparable harm,” U.S. District Judge Peter Welte wrote in his decision, allowing the rule to go live as the court proceedings play out. In a filing, the Justice Department cited Welte’s decision in a separate pending case against the rule brought by a ghost gun company in Texas. As Alain Stephens reported last week, many ghost gun retailers were trying to sell off their inventory ahead of the deadline. Meanwhile, the regulation won’t apply to the estimated millions of weapons already in circulation. The difficulties of curbing ghost gun production: The Baltimore Banner, Reno Gazette Journal, and ProPublica report on how legal efforts to ban ghost guns haven’t stopped companies like Polymer80, a Nevada-based company whose parts police have found in a bulk of ghost gun recoveries in many cities.
Some hope for change in Buffalo, as shootings are down this year. Comparing the first seven months of 2022 to last year reveals a 36 percent drop, with an even greater decline in the month of July as compared to 2021 and 2020. The Buffalo News reports that the police department is now prioritizing a physical presence in the locations of previous shootings and investigating violent crimes before lower-level ones. The city’s new police chief is also collaborating with a criminologist at SUNY Buffalo State College to outline the city’s strategy and evaluate the results in real-time. The state has also put more resources into community violence intervention in Buffalo and support for residents in areas facing elevated gun violence. But it’s still too early to definitively diagnose what’s driving the year-over year decrease there — a trend also seen in a number of other major cities.
Former Louisville officer pleads guilty to misleading a judge in the Breonna Taylor raid. Kelly Goodlett, a former detective, pleaded guilty in federal court to a count of conspiracy for helping a colleague falsify the application for the search warrant. Goodlett is the first officer to be convicted in relation to the raid where officers shot Taylor in 2020. The Justice Department separately charged Goodlett and three other former officers in the case — three for the search warrant and another for violating Taylor’s civil rights during the fatal shooting.
Two men convicted in 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor. More than a dozen men linked to militia groups in several states have faced state and federal charges for conspiring to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Adam Fox and Barry Croft’s federal conviction comes after a previous federal jury had deadlocked on charges for the two men and acquitted two others charged in the plot. It’s remained one of the highest profile domestic terror cases in recent history, but has also drawn attention for the defense’s accusations of FBI entrapment.
Boogaloo-linked man sentenced in case related to the shooting of a fatal officer. Robert Jesus Blancas was sentenced after admitting, along with three others, to conspiracy to destroy evidence related to the 2020 fatal shooting of a federal officer in Oakland. (An ex-Air Force sergeant has already pleaded guilty to the murder.) Blancas was given 10.5 years on account of an additional conviction for a separate crime, whereas Jessie Rush, Kenny Miksch, and Simon Sage Ybarra — who were also linked to the Boogaloo plot — were sentenced to six months each.
Data Point
13 — the number of states that have not had a mass shooting so far this year. Overall, there have been 429 such incidents where four or more people were injured in the remaining 37 states plus D.C. [Gun Violence Archive] | https://www.thetrace.org/newsletter/atf-ghost-gun-rule/ | 2022-08-24T21:36:39Z | thetrace.org | control | https://www.thetrace.org/newsletter/atf-ghost-gun-rule/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE: OWL) ("Blue Owl" or the "Company"), today announced the results of the redemption of all of its outstanding redeemable warrants (the "Public Warrants") to purchase shares of the Company's Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Class A Shares"), pursuant to the Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement, dated May 19, 2021 (the "Warrant Agreement"), by and between the Company and Computershare Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as warrant agent (the "Warrant Agent"), for a redemption price of $0.10 per Public Warrant (the "Redemption Price") at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on August 18, 2022 (the "Redemption Date").
On July 18, 2022, the Company issued a press release stating that, pursuant to the terms of the Warrant Agreement, it would redeem all of the outstanding Public Warrants at the Redemption Price. The redemption was triggered because the last sales price of the Class A Shares was at least $10.00 per share on each of twenty trading days within a thirty-day trading period ending on the third trading day prior to July 18, 2022. Certain warrants to purchase Class A Shares that were issued in a private placement (the "Private Placement Warrants" and, together with Public Warrants, the "Warrants") were not subject to redemption under the Warrant Agreement and may remain outstanding following the redemption.
Of the 14,159,048 Warrants (9,159,048 Public Warrants and 5,000,000 Private Placement Warrants) that were outstanding on July 18, 2022, approximately 14,553 were exercised for cash at an exercise price of $11.50 per Class A Share in exchange for an aggregate of 14,553 Class A Shares and 8,961,029 were exercised on a cashless basis in exchange for an aggregate of 2,141,601 Class A Shares, in each case in accordance with the terms of the Warrant Agreement. Total cash proceeds generated from exercises of the Public Warrants were $171,185. Immediately following the redemption, the Company expects to have zero Public Warrants, 5,000,000 Private Placement Warrants and 442,117,260 of Class A Shares outstanding.
In connection with the redemption, the Warrants stopped trading on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") and were delisted, with the trading halt announced after close of market on the Redemption Date. The redemption had no effect on the trading of the Class A Shares, which continue to trade on the NYSE under the symbol "OWL."
About Blue Owl Capital Inc.
Blue Owl is a global alternative asset manager with $119.1 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2022. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, the firm deploys private capital across Direct Lending, GP Capital Solutions and Real Estate strategies on behalf of Institutional and Private Wealth clients. Blue Owl's flexible, consultative approach helps position the firm as a partner of choice for businesses seeking capital solutions to support their sustained growth. The firm's management team is comprised of seasoned investment professionals with more than 30 years of experience building alternative investment businesses. Blue Owl employs over 450 people across 10 offices globally.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Gold Royalty Corp. (NYSE: GROY) ("Gold Royalty" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its board of directors has approved and declared the Company's third quarterly cash dividend of US$0.01 per common share. The dividend will be paid on September 30, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 20, 2022.
The dividend qualifies as an "eligible" dividend as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada). The dividend is subject to customary Canadian withholding tax for shareholders that are not resident in Canada.
The dividend program contemplates quarterly dividends, the declaration, timing, amount and payment of which will be subject to the discretion and approval of the board of directors of the Company based on relevant factors, including, among others, the Company's financial condition and capital allocation plans.
Gold Royalty is a gold-focused royalty company offering creative financing solutions to the metals and mining industry. Its mission is to acquire royalties, streams and similar interests at varying stages of the mine life cycle to build a balanced portfolio offering near, medium and longer-term attractive returns for its investors. Gold Royalty's diversified portfolio currently consists primarily of royalties on gold properties located in the Americas.
Certain of the information contained in this news release constitutes 'forward-looking information' and 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws ("forward-looking statements") and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Gold Royalty's actual results, performance and achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied therein. The words "believe", "expect", "will", "propose" and derivatives thereof and other expressions which are predictions of or indicate future events, trends or prospects and which do not relate to historical matters, identify the above mentioned and other forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements, include, among other things, statements regarding: the payment of the dividend and declaration of future dividends, including the timing and amount thereof, involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, material adverse the impact of general economic and market conditions; any inability of the operators of the properties underlying the Company's royalty and other interests to execute proposed plans for such properties, risks related to such operators or the exploration, development and mining operations of the properties underlying the parties' royalty and other interests; impacts of macroeconomic developments; and the impact of and the responses of relevant governments to the COVID-19 pandemic and the effectiveness of such responses and the other important risks and uncertainties set out in Gold Royalty's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended September 30, 2021 and its other public filings available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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On Wednesday, Aug. 17, a Rock Springs man was arrested for possession of child pornography, confirmed by Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, Aug. 24.
ROCK SPRINGS — On Wednesday, Aug. 17, a Rock Springs man was arrested for possession of child pornography, confirmed by Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, Aug. 24.
Since the case is still under investigation, the identity of the suspect has yet to be identified by authorities.
However, the arrest was made on the morning of Aug. 17 on Massachusetts Avenue, near the Boys & Girls Club of Sweetwater County, in Rock Springs.
According to Jason Mower, public information officer from the sheriff’s office, one of the detectives is assigned as an affiliate with the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, as well as their Computer Crime Team (CCT).
“This particular case remains under active investigation by the ICAC and CCT teams, so we’re not yet at liberty to discuss the specific details or the suspect’s identity until officially arraigned in district court, or unless advised otherwise by DCI,” Mower stated to the Rocket Miner.
As to how these individuals acquire these pornographic materials, Mower mentioned, that the possession and distribution of child pornography are largely technology-facilitated over the world wide web and other mobile-device-based software and applications.
“The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) actively monitors form of child exploitation, often receiving and filtering tips from a network of third parties to the appropriate investigative authorities, and these investigations typically involve a variety of different local, state and federal authorities who all work cooperatively together. Continued advancements in technology make it increasingly difficult for the average person to send anything truly anonymously over the internet,” he stated.
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WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Medicure Inc. ("Medicure" or the "Company") (TSXV: MPH) (OTC: MCUJF), a company focused on the development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products for patients and prescribers in the United States market, today reported its results from operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Quarter Ended June 30, 2022 Highlights:
- Recorded total net revenue of $5.7 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $5.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 and;
- Recorded total net revenue from the sale of AGGRASTAT® of $2.9 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $2.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 and;
- Recorded total net revenue from the sale of ZYPITAMAG® of $1.1 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $403,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 and;
- Recorded total net revenue from the Marley Drug® business of $1.8 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $1.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 and;
- Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA1) for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 was negative $210,000 compared to adjusted EBITDA of $158,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 and;
- Net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 was $683,000 compared to a net loss of $639,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, primarily due to an increased investment in research in development of $1.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $705,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
Financial Results
The increase in AGGRASTAT® revenues when compared to the same period in the previous year, as described above, is the result of increases in the units of AGGRASTAT® sold.
ZYPITAMAG® contributed $1.1 million of revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $403,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. The increase in revenue is primarily a result of increased sales to insured customers and improved patient access and fill rate through Medicure's subsidiary, Marley Drug, which also resulted in reduced fees to wholesalers and pharmacy benefit managers.
The Marley Drug business contributed $1.8 million of revenue during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $1.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. The decrease in revenue is primarily due to increased competition for filling generic medications. Marley Drug is a US pharmacy licensed to ship medications to all 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. It serves thousands of customers and has proven success in marketing based on accessible pricing of generic drugs and a focus on cash price without use of insurance. It provides another channel for direct-to-consumer marketing, distribution and improved profit margin for ZYPITAMAG.
Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was negative $210,000 compared to $158,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease in adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2022 is the result of higher research and development costs and general and administrative costs related to improvements in the Marley Drug E-Commerce platform, partially offset by decreased selling expenses and higher revenues when compared to the same period in 2021.
Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $683,000 or $0.06 per share compared to net loss of $639,000 or $0.06 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The main factors contributing to the decrease in net income recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were higher research and development costs and general and administrative costs related to improvements in the Marley Drug E-Commerce platform, partially offset by decreased selling expenses and higher revenues when compared to the same period in 2021.
At June 30, 2022, the Company had unrestricted cash totaling $4.8 million, compared to $2.5 million of unrestricted cash held as of June 30, 2021. Cash flows from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022 totaled $1.5 million compared to $682,000 from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
The Company does not have any long-term debt recorded in its consolidated financial statements as at June 30, 2022.
All amounts referenced herein are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.
The full financial statements are available at www.sedar.com and on the Company's website at www.medicure.com.
Conference Call Info:
Topic: Medicure's Q2 2022 Results
Call date: Thursday, August 25, 2022
Time: 7:30 AM Central Time (8:30 AM Eastern Time)
Canada toll: 1 (416) 764-8659
North American toll-free: 1 (888) 664-6392
Passcode: not required
Webcast: This conference call will be webcast live over the internet and can be accessed from the Medicure investor relations page at the following link: www.medicure.com/investors
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About Medicure Inc.
Medicure is a pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies for the U.S. cardiovascular market. The present focus of the Company is the marketing and distribution of AGGRASTAT® (tirofiban hydrochloride) injection and ZYPITAMAG® (pitavastatin) tablets in the United States, where they are sold through the Company's U.S. subsidiary, Medicure Pharma Inc. Medicure also operates Marley Drug, Inc. ("Marley Drug"), a pharmacy located in North Carolina that offers an Extended Supply drug program serving all 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. Marley Drug® is committed to improving the health status of its patients and the communities they serve while reducing overall health care costs for employers and other health care consumers. For more information visit www.marleydrug.com. To learn more about The Extended Supply Generic Drug Program call 800.286.6781 or email info@marleydrug.com. For more information on Medicure please visit www.medicure.com. For additional information about AGGRASTAT®, please visit www.aggrastathdb.com or refer to the full Prescribing Information. For additional information about ZYPITAMAG®, please visit www.zypitamag.com or refer to the full Prescribing Information.
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Morgan Stanley comments on GBP via eFX.
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- "We remain neutral on GBP but continue to see downside risks. The recent upside surprise in inflation, with UK CPI rising to a 40-year high of 10.1% in July, led to a sharp repricing in the front-end of the UK rates curve but did not translate into GBP strength. We think such price action is telling of the change in the reaction function of GBP to rate differentials and market expectations of policy tightening, as more policy tightening accelerates the growth slowdown, leading to GBP weakness," MS notes.
- "We continue to see the weak growth outlook weighing on GBP. However, we do not see a material leg lower in GBP from here given how low growth expectations already are and how bearish sentiment is already on GBP. Short-term positioning remains short GBP, particularly against the EUR," MS adds.
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PPI index slowing y/y for the first time in 5 months.
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The Issue: Author Sam Harris’ criticism of Donald Trump on the podcast TRIGGERnometry last week.
Miranda Devine’s analysis of leftist pundit Sam Harris’ stop-Trump-any-way-you-can philosophy is spot-on (“The left’s mask slips on brazen Trump bias,” Aug. 22).
The terrifying logical conclusion to that line of reasoning is that since Trump, in the left’s eyes, is the devil incarnate, any amount of violence is permissible in defeating him.
It is therefore very possible that if Trump is re-elected in 2024, there will be riots in cities throughout the US that will make the upheavals of the 1960s look like a stroll in the park.
Stuart Ellison
Brooklyn
Devine absolutely nailed it, calling out so-called public intellectual Sam Harris for his unceasing and unhinged bashing of Trump.
His “anything goes” approach toward removing Trump from the political scene is absolutely frightening and indicative of how the left would like to impose its will on what’s left of democracy.
I actually used to listen to his podcast, until I realized he was totally unable to discuss anything from entertainment to nuclear physics without inserting a long dissertation on his pathological hatred of the Orange Man and anyone who voted for him.
More than a year and a half after the 2020 election, Trump Derangement Syndrome is alive and well. Will they ever let it go?
Louis Taranto
Toms River, NJ
Great article, as usual, by Devine. Thank God we have Sam Harris to save us from ourselves. Or should we call him Sam Hubris?
If he wants to see corruption, he should just look in the mirror. He is an unadulterated, over-educated feminist fraud. I hope his loyal followers take note of his real arrogance and his lofty opinion of himself.
Raymond Fontana
Westbrook, CT
So let me get this straight: Sam Harris and his ilk in the modern Democratic Party are now in charge of determining who is morally fit to be our president.
Describing Trump as a “black hole of selfishness” and saying “we cannot afford to have four more years of this guy” is a clear statement of the narcissism and fantastical thinking that dominate the minds of many on the left.
These foolish elitists truly believe they’re the center of the universe — smarter and more enlightened than the rest of us and therefore entitled to determine who enters the White House.
As Miranda Devine said: “Once you decide Donald Trump is the second coming of Adolf Hitler, then anything is legitimate to stop him.”
Steve Heitner
Middle Island
The Issue: Reports that Gov. Cuomo’s staff sent a state trooper who was dating his daughter upstate.
It is no surprise that Gov. Cuomo had the state trooper who was dating his daughter transferred to Plattsburgh (“Revenge is a dish best served Cuomo,” Aug. 19).
Why would he even think about his daughter and whether or not she was in a potentially serious relationship with the young man? After all, it’s always all about him.
After 10 ¹/₂ years of having this arrogant, narcissistic man as our failed governor, we were finally rid of him.
Unfortunately, his poor daughter has to live with Daddy Dearest for the rest of her life.
Robert DiNardo
Farmingdale
“Revenge is a dish best served Cuomo” details a disciplinary transfer to “Siberia” in Plattsburgh after Trooper Dane Pfeiffer sort-of stepped on Cuomo’s toes.
Apparently, New York State’s Finest was not fine enough for Cuomo’s 27-year-old daughter.
William T. Fidurski
Clark, NJ
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How much do you sit every day?
As millions of Americans commute to work, sit at their desks once they arrive at the job and then relax at home at night by, in some cases anyway, binge-watching their favorite television shows — they may not realize how much all of that sitting may be harming their health.
“Some doctors have called sitting the new smoking,” Dr. Deepak L. Bhatt, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical school, told Fox News Digital.
“And while that is a bit of an exaggeration — smoking is very bad for cardiovascular and overall health — it is true that prolonged periods of sitting worsen health,” added Bhatt, who is also executive director of interventional cardiovascular programs at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Heart & Vascular Center in Boston.
Adults spend an average of nine hours sitting while awake, of which 4.5% reported a disability in activities in daily living (ADL), according to a paper published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health.
“The odds of ADL disability were 46% greater for each daily hour spent in sedentary behavior,” said Summer Sides, an exercise scientist for Orangetheory Fitness.
Approximately 50% of an average person’s life involves sedentary activities, according to a paper published in Annals of Internal Medicine in 2015.
Those involved in the study did a review and meta-analysis of published research to explore the association between sedentary time and health outcomes that was independent of physical activity among adults.
The paper found that prolonged sitting increases the risk for heart disease, diabetes, cancer and death, regardless of whether a person exercises regularly or not.
“From my experience, the most important strategy in getting patients to ‘move’ whether it be to avoid sitting, to improve exercise, or both, is to focus on building ‘top of mind awareness,’” Dr. David A. Alter told Fox News Digital.
He was the lead author on the study.
“So, the best tip to avoid sedentary behavior and/or to improve exercise activity is the same: Namely, to train the mind to plan,” added Alter, senior scientist at University Health Network and associate professor of medicine at University of Toronto in Canada.
Sitting increases the risk of death
Several studies have found that people are more likely to die earlier from any cause if they sit for too long, Sides told Fox News Digital.
A 2017 study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine that researched an estimated 8,000 adults found an association between prolonged sitting and the risk of early death — no matter what the cause, Sides said.
“Participants who sat for more than 13 hours per day had a 200% greater risk of death than participants who sat for less than 11 hours,” Sides added.
“Participants who often sat longer than 90 minutes at a time were about twice as likely to die than those who always limited their sitting time to less than 90 minutes at a time,” he also noted.
But the study found those who sat for less than 30 minutes at a time had the least risk of death.
“It is probably a good idea to get up every 30 minutes or so and at a minimum walk around a bit, or maybe even get in a brief bout of exercise — perhaps something as simple as walking up the stairs,” Bhatt told Fox Digital News.
“This also forces you to stop staring at a computer, which can lead to eye strain and dry eyes.”
But it’s important to think about all the activities we do every day that make us sit too long, not just at work, added Scott Brown, vice president of Orangetheory Fitness.
“This includes driving, eating and time on the sofa,” he told Fox News Digital.
Sitting increases risk of other medical problems
Sitting for prolonged periods of time can also cause unwanted medical problems.
“Overall, the consensus of many observational studies on the effects of sitting (the most common long duration uninterrupted sedentary time activity) is that prolonged sitting promotes a decrease in energy expenditure, metabolic and muscular activity,” Brown told Fox News Digital.
This, in turn, is “associated with poor health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular events, type 2 diabetes, anxiety, depression and Alzheimer’s,” he added.
It can also increase the risk of a clot in a deep vein in the leg, known as deep vein thrombosis, according to Yale Medicine.
The symptoms may include unilateral swelling in the lower extremities, which means swelling in one, but not both, of the legs — often accompanied by calf pain.
But the clot that forms can eventually travel to the lung if left untreated, which may lead to emergency where the lungs don’t have enough oxygen to allow someone to breathe — known as a pulmonary embolism, the medical outlet added.
Ensure proper posture when sitting
Prolonged sitting can also lead to poor posture, which can cause low back and hip pain, and also increase the risk of osteoporosis, according to multiple reports.
“Prolonged sitting tends to weaken muscles and promote back pain, which in turn can make it more difficult to exercise,” Bhatt reminded.
Brown added the total sedentary time can become a problem — “not just for metabolic and mental health, but this also can wreak havoc on your orthopedic health and posture.”
This is “primarily due to the deconditioning of the muscles, early muscle fatigue, weakened core stabilizers and tightening of the hip flexors, resulting in increased stress on your low back and reduced spine flexibility,” he noted.
That’s why it’s important for adults to have at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, according to the American Heart Association.
Helpful tips to reduce the harmful effects of sitting
Brown recommends three simple tips to help decrease sitting too much: Use a smartwatch that can both track and encourage you to stand at specific intervals; set a timer or calendar reminder to remind you to take a standing break; and set a goal to take a break every 30-60 minutes.
“Amplify the effect by taking a short walk and even better take a flight of stairs. Walking and stairs both add increased metabolic activity,” he added.
“Walking while on the phone can be a good way to burn some calories, though that has gotten a bit harder in the Zoom era,” Bhatt also noted.
“It is a good idea to avoid excessive snacking while sitting, as that can lead to a double whammy in terms of increasing the risk of heart disease,” he said.
Research limitations
Sides told Fox News Digital that the current research does have caveats.
“Limitations with the current research are that most evidence is based on observational studies, which only show an association between sitting and health conditions, but no direct correlations,” she noted.
Regardless, she also emphasizes the importance of getting up every 30-60 minutes.
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The detection of a canine intestinal disease has forced the Yakima Humane Society to close its adoption center through next week.
Officials with the pet rescue organization announced Saturday that they received multiple puppies from different litters that tested positive for parvo, a highly contagious and potentially fatal canine virus if untreated.
“We are closed until (August) 29th so that we can deep-clean and treat the sick,” YHS announced on its Facebook page. “We apologize for the inconvenience, however our priority is their care. Thank you for your understanding.”
While the shelter and adoption center at 2405 W. Birchfield Road is closed to the public this week, donations of food and supplies continue to be accepted.
Donation “wish list” items include some less-obvious items such as bath towels, batteries (AA and AAA sizes), copier paper, dish soap (no citrus or lemon scents), liquid laundry soap, lint rollers, pens, sticky notes, clip-on treat bags and quart-size Ziploc bags.
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Daniel Hemric, No. 16 Cirkul Camaro ZL1
- Daniel Hemric has three starts and has led one lap at Daytona in the NCS
- He has led one lap at Daytona in the NCS
- So far in the 2022 NCS season, Hemric has one top-10 finish and two top-15 finishes, with an average finish of 16.2 across five starts
“Heading to Daytona, I am excited to have a fresh start after Watkins Glen. Our guys at Kaulig Racing have been working super hard to prepare our superspeedway cars. I’m also excited to be back in the cup car with Kaulig Racing after a couple really good runs together earlier in the season, including the Daytona 500. Our awesome partner, Cirkul, will be onboard for both races, which is extremely special. Hopefully we can stay clean until the end with our teammates."
- Daniel Hemric on Daytona
Justin Haley, No. 31 Celsius Camaro ZL1
- Justin Haley has made four starts at Daytona, winning in only his first start in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 in 2019
- Haley has two top-10s, has an average finish of 10.8 and has led one lap at Daytona
- He has earned one top five, two top 10s and and nine top-15 finishes in 2022
- Haley has led 20 laps in the 2022 season
"Daytona has always been a great track for me. It’s super special that Matt and Chris are letting me drive their race car. I always enjoy that Friday night Xfinity Race. It’s also cool to bring a new sponsor to the sport (DaaBIN Store), and it’s a huge deal for them to be at a big race like Daytona. Having a good team, strategy and spotter are vital. Everything just needs to sync up to be able to pull off a win at Daytona. It's a pretty cool opportunity for Matt to have four shots at getting a trophy. I am excited for it, as well as competing in the race on Saturday night in our No. 31 Celsius Camaro in a race that I have won in the past."
- Justin Haley on Daytona
Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola
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NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS)
Friday, August 26 at 7:30 p.m. ET on USA
- Kaulig Racing has earned three wins, 15 top five and 37 top-10 finishes in the 2022 NXS season
- The team has led 344 laps in the 2022 NXS season so far
- Allmendinger: 274 laps
- Hemric: 53 laps
- Cassill: 17 Laps
Landon Cassill, No. 10 Voyager Chevrolet
- Landon Cassill has made 10 starts at Daytona in the NXS and has earned one top-five finish
- Landon Cassill has earned three top five and eight top-10 finishes in the 2022 NXS season
- He has led 17 laps so far in the 2022 NXS season
“I am looking forward to getting to Daytona, a place Kaulig Racing is always so strong at. We have such a great superspeedway program here, and now with the addition of Justin (Haley) to our Xfinity Series lineup, I’m super optimistic. If we can get all the Kaulig Chevrolets lined up and there at the end, we will be tough to beat.”
- Landon Cassill on Daytona
Daniel Hemric, No. 11 Cirkul Chevrolet
- Daniel Hemric has earned one top-five, three top 10s and has an average finish of 20.4 at Daytona across eight starts
- He has led 45 laps at Daytona in the NXS
- Hemric has earned two top fives, eight top-10 finishes and has led 53 laps in the 2022 NXS season
Justin Haley, No. 14 DaaBIN Store Chevrolet
- Justin Haley has earned two wins at Daytona in the NXS, the two, most recent Wawa 250 races
- Haley has earned three top fives, four top-10 finishes and has led 29 laps at Daytona in the NXS
AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Action Industries Chevrolet
- Allmendinger has three top-five finishes at Daytona and an average finish of 12.4 across five starts
- Allmendinger has led 138 laps at Daytona in the NXS
- He has earned a win for Kaulig Racing in four-straight NXS seasons
- In 2022, Allmendinger has led 274 laps, recorded three wins, 10 top five and 19 top-10 finishes
- Allmendinger has an average finish of 6.7 in the 2022 NXS season
"Daytona is a fun place to go to being so rich with NASCAR history. Anything can happen at these superspeedways, which means we have to execute in every aspect. This is a track Matt Kaulig loves, and that makes us want to win that much more for him. I think we have a great opportunity with my teammate, Justin Haley, coming back to the Xfinity Series after winning this race last year."
- AJ Allmendinger on Daytona
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Harrison Burton, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Cup Series, knows that if he wins Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, he will qualify for the playoffs. Burton, who is taking part in a two-day test at Martinsville Speedway for Wood Brothers Racing, spoke about his situation earlier today.
HARRISON BURTON, No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang – HOW HAS YOUR MARTINSVILLE TEST GONE SO FAR? “I think it’s been going really well. We’ve had good pace and been able to kind of tune ourselves in and out of the top group of cars and feel like we have a good direction for coming back here and what we’re gonna need to go fast. We’re trying to manage the temperature difference and the rubber difference. It’s laying a lot of rubber down compared to what we thought it would coming here, so that’s different and the temp is gonna be different. How you apply that to the real race is gonna be the biggest challenge.”
BUT IT MUST BE NICE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEST FOR A CHANGE? “Oh, for sure. I think yesterday we turned 100 laps more than anyone else. We made 370 or 380 laps and just did a lot of long runs. I learned a lot about the race car and what direction it falls off when you have a certain balance and what small changes we can do to make it fire off even better. That’s the biggest thing, I think, is we’ve been good on the long run for the whole test, but our short run speed is where we need to be faster. I’ve been getting that more and more recently, so it’s good to see changes that are putting us in the right direction.”
THE TASK THIS WEEKEND IS SIMPLE – WIN AND YOU’RE IN – RIGHT? “Yeah. That’s the only goal when we go there now. At this point, it doesn’t really help us to have a decent points day, so it’s win or go home.”
AFTER ENDING ON YOUR ROOF THE LAST TIME, DO YOU FEEL DAYTONA OWES YOU ONE THIS WEEKEND? “I don’t know if it ever owes you one. Daytona is a place that takes more than it gives, for sure. There have been a lot of people that have tried for decades to win there and have never done it or eventually do it. Obviously, having speed and being up front there at the beginning of the year was cool. Flipping isn’t cool, but we’ve got to be aggressive to go try and get up front. At the end of the day, it’s not a deterrent. We were up front and something happened, so, if anything, I think it’s encouraging for us that we can be up front.”
WE SEE OEM’S STICK TOGETHER IN THIS RACE, SO DOES THE STRATEGY OF PITTING AND RUNNING WITH TEAMMATES ALL DAY HELP YOU WIN A RACE LIKE THIS? “Yeah, it does help you, especially if the Fords are as fast as they were in February. In our Duel, our group of Fords linked up and created a gap to where there was literally only a chance that a Ford could win the race at the end of the second Duel. We ended up finishing second or third and that was after we crashed, but we had a big gap on everybody and hopefully we can go back and do that again.”
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Tickets for the 49th running of the NAPA Auto Parts Fall Final scheduled for Saturday, September 24th are now on sale. New for 2022, the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series will compete in an 80-lap, $15,000 to win feature. With 40+ teams expected to compete, just qualifying for the event will be a challenge. Expected drivers include 50th Spring Sizzler® winner Matt Hirschman, 2022 Open Modified winners Woody Pitkat and Ronnie Williams, 2014 NAPA Fall Final winner Ryan Preece, 2017 NAPA Fall Final winner Eric Goodale, and more.
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Also on the card for Saturday, September 24th will be a 40-lap SK Modified® race with big points implications, the Vintage All-Stars, and the newly added SK Light Invitational non-points race. Invited to the SK Light Invitational will be any driver who has not won an SK Light Modified race at Stafford in 2022. All 5 of Stafford’s weekly divisions are also scheduled to run the night prior, Friday, September 23rd, under the lights to kick off NAPA Fall Final Weekend. The previously scheduled Open Street Stock race has been removed from the schedule.
“There are so many storylines heading into the NAPA Fall Final,” explained Stafford Speedway CEO Mark Arute. “$15,000 to win Modified race, two SK Modified® championship point races in two days, and a unique twist for some of our SK Light Modified competitors. We’re looking forward to a great weekend.”
Tickets are now available online at staffordspeedway.com/tickets. Visit the event page for more information, full event schedule, and up to date NAPA Fall Final entry-list to be released in the coming weeks.
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For more information, visit www.staffordspeedway.com, checkout Stafford Speedway on Facebook or Twitter, or contact the track office at 860-684-2783.
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With only one spot remaining in the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, the regular-season finale will be presented this Saturday in primetime at historic Daytona International Speedway at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. NASCAR America post-race coverage will begin immediately following the checkered flag at 11 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock. This will mark the third consecutive year that Daytona will host the final race of the regular season.
Kyle Larson won last weekend at Watkins Glen International for his second victory of the season. 15 drivers have won a race this season in the Cup Series, leaving a single open position for the playoffs with Ryan Blaney, Martin Truex Jr., and Bubba Wallace leading the list of drivers still looking to secure a spot in the playoffs. Blaney currently leads Truex Jr. by 25 points in the final playoff position.
Last weekend’s Cup Series race from Watkins Glen International averaged a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 2.619 million viewers on USA Network, up 20% from last year’s race on NBCSN. Watkins Glen marked NBC Sports’ seventh consecutive Cup Series race and sixth consecutive USA Network Cup Series race with year-over-year viewership gains.
NASCAR race coverage from Daytona will begin Friday in primetime at 7 p.m. ET with Countdown to Green on USA Network, leading into the Xfinity Series Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at 7:30 p.m. ET on USA Network. Four races remain in the 2022 Xfinity Series regular season. NBC Sports digital platforms will live stream all television coverage this weekend.
Due to local programming, the Cup Series race on Saturday will air on WBAL 11.2 MeTV in Baltimore, WKCF in Orlando, KTVK in Phoenix and WMOR in Tampa. Check local listings in Lancaster/Harrisburg (Pa.), Philadelphia and Washington, DC. Viewers in all markets can live stream the race on Peacock, NBCSports.com or the NBC Sports app.
Two-time Daytona 500 Champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., 21-time Cup Series race winner and “The Mayor” of NASCAR Jeff Burton, and Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte will serve as analysts for the Cup and Xfinity Series races this weekend from Daytona with lead NASCAR race announcer Rick Allen. Marty Snider, Parker Kligerman and Dave Burns will serve as pit reporters.
NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Dale Jarrett and Dale Earnhardt Jr., both four-time winners at Daytona International Speedway with five combined Daytona 500 victories, will appear together at the front of the grid during Saturday’s Countdown to Green pre-race coverage. JTG Daugherty Racing team owner Brad Daugherty will join Jeff Burton and host Marty Snider anchoring coverage from the Peacock Pit Box.
NBC Sports’ Rutledge Wood will serve as a “CityView” reporter and share stories from Daytona Beach and the Streamline Hotel, commonly referred to as the birthplace of NASCAR, on Friday and Saturday.
NASCAR Xfinity standings leader Ty Gibbs joins this week’s The Dale Jr. Download episode premiering Thursday at 5 p.m. ET on Peacock and on Friday at 4:30 p.m. ET on USA Network following NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying and leading into NASCAR Cup Series qualifying.
The official home of the NASCAR Championship and Playoffs, NBC Sports will once again present the final 20 NASCAR Cup Series races and 19 NASCAR Xfinity Series races in 2022 across NBC, Peacock and USA Network, culminating with the Championship at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 5-6. Click here for more information on NBC Sports’ 2022 NASCAR coverage.
NASCAR Pick ‘Em: NBC Sports’ free-to-play game, NASCAR Pick ‘Em, features a weekly contest for each NASCAR Cup Series race throughout the season. NASCAR Pick ‘Em is available for download now on the NBC Sports Predictor app powered by PointsBet (available in the App Store and Google Play Store).
Austin Dillon's Life in the Fast Lane airs each Thursday at 9:30 p.m. ET on USA Network. The half-hour unscripted series will follow the over-the-top NASCAR lifestyle of Daytona 500 Champion Austin Dillon, along with wife Whitney, adorable son Ace, and best friends Paul and Mariel Swan. Featuring high-stakes races, hilarious adventures and heartwarming moments at home, Austin leans on his loved ones both on and off the track as he trains and competes in the NASCAR season.
BROADCAST TEAM
- Analysts: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte
- Play by Play: Rick Allen
- Pit Reporters: Marty Snider, Parker Kligerman, Dave Burns
- “CityView” Reporter: Rutledge Wood
STUDIO COVERAGE TEAM
- Host: Marty Snider
- Analysts: Dale Jarrett, Brad Daugherty
HOW TO WATCH
- TV – NBC, USA Network
- Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
IMSA: MICHELIN GT CHALLENGE AT VIR
BROADCAST TEAM
- Play by Play: Leigh Diffey
- Analyst: Calvin Fish
- Pit Reporters: Kevin Lee, Matt Yocum
Live coverage of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Michelin GT Challenge at VIR in Alton, Vir., is presented this Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on CNBC and Peacock. The two hour and 40-minute race, which marks the penultimate event of the 2022 season, features two car classes in competition: GT Daytona (GTD) and GT Daytona Pro (GTD PRO).
MONSTER JAM
NBC Sports presents the 2022 Monster Jam World Finals this Saturday from Orlando, Fla., at noon ET on CNBC. The complete schedule can be found here.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — None of the seven candidates vying for the Leon County Commission District 2 position received 50% of the vote in Tuesday's primary.
Therefore, the winner will be decided in a run-off election since the position is nonpartisan.
Hannah Crow received the most votes at just over 26% of the vote. However, the race for her opponent is still neck and neck.
Hannah Crow will battle it out with either Lynda Bell or Christian Caban in the run-off election.
Bell and Caban are running a tight race with Bell at 15.67% of the vote and Caban at 15.85% of the vote. Those results are still unofficial as of Wednesday night.
The reason the District 2 position is open and this race is happening this year is because former Commissioner Jimbo Jackson died in May of 2022. Many community members are hoping his replacement will be as accessible to the community as he was.
ABC 27 spoke with Hannah Crow on Tuesday night about what she's looking forward to as she and her fellow candidate look towards the general election.
"We are stepping in to a responsibility to faithfully finish Commissioner Jackson's term I would be honored to do that, this to me would be a lot of listening, getting to know even more the stakeholders in all the different parts of the communities, the businesses, the churches, the homeowners associations, the youth programs, being out there, being present."
Jackson was elected as the Commissioner of District 2 in 2020, serving a 4-year term.
Jackson's term does not end until 2024 meaning whoever is elected in his place at the November run-off will serve the remainder of the term through 2024. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/leon-county-commission-district-2-position-will-head-to-run-off-election-in-november | 2022-08-24T22:06:57Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/leon-county-commission-district-2-position-will-head-to-run-off-election-in-november | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — “The work is paying off. Companies are seeing assets that are not only in the air but that are on the ground at the airport,” says Sue Dick.
Recently Tallahassee International Airport put in place a new TSA-Precheck Program for its rapid growth in travelers and customer requests. This is one of many programs like Burrell Aviation and Aero Center that will bring growth to the airport and ultimately Tallahassee.
“Several projects are currently being worked on by members and representatives within the community. Depending on which project comes into play several hundreds or thousands of jobs can be created,” says Dick.
Tallahassee International Airport has seen a rise in travelers by 46% compared to last year’s numbers resulting in the new TSA Pre-check program. Though final numbers haven’t been completed yet over 200 people have enrolled this week alone.
With covid subsiding the airport decided now is the perfect time to move forward with new business ventures and programs.
“Our numbers have been trending in a positive direction and we are almost back to our pre-pandemic levels when it comes to passenger travel through the terminals,” says Jim Durwin.
Tallahassee International Airport is offering a temporary enrollment center for TSA pre-check program until August 26th | https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/tallahassee-airport-new-programs-expected-to-make-1-billion-economic-impact | 2022-08-24T22:07:02Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/tallahassee-airport-new-programs-expected-to-make-1-billion-economic-impact | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The noise coming from a black hole sounds like a track played at a Halloween party.
The misconception that there is no sound in space originates because most space is a ~vacuum, providing no way for sound waves to travel. A galaxy cluster has so much gas that we've picked up actual sound. Here it's amplified, and mixed with other data, to hear a black hole! pic.twitter.com/RobcZs7F9e
— NASA Exoplanets (@NASAExoplanets) August 21, 2022
NASA shared a 34-second clip of the Perseus galaxy cluster, which is about 240 million light-years away from Earth.
Scientists say the black hole sends out pressure waves that cause ripples in the hot gas which can be translated into a note.
NASA says, however, that the actual note is one that humans can't hear. It's reportedly about 57 octaves below middle C.
NASA says they shifted the note so people could hear it. They also amplified the sound and mixed it with other data they have about black holes. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/nasa-reveals-the-sounds-of-a-black-hole | 2022-08-24T22:07:13Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/nasa-reveals-the-sounds-of-a-black-hole | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — A local organization that provides a safe environment for survivors of sex trafficking has announced a temporary closure.
According to a release from the Lila Maes House (LMH), the Board of Directors have made the decision to temporarily lay off the LMH employees due to insufficient funding.
The release stated that the available finances are not enough to guarantee employees continued employment, but they anticipate returning to work with the survivors after the organization has had a chance to regroup.
The survivors currently living in the LMH have been transferred to different safe housing.
“It has been challenging to raise sufficient funds to support the 24/7 presence Lila Mae’s House staff have with survivors. It is important to have staff present with survivors to assure them of safety and attention to healing the lasting violence and trauma they have experienced.”
Statement from the Lila Maes House release
The release specified that LMH is inviting the public to donate to help LMH continue providing a safe place for survivors of sex trafficking to have continuous care.
Founder and President Sister Shirley Fineran is available for presentations on human trafficking. Call 712-224-2677, email info@lilamaeshouse.org, or visit the website for more information. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/local-news/lack-of-funds-causes-temporary-closure-of-sioux-city-trafficking-victim-haven/ | 2022-08-24T22:08:28Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/local-news/lack-of-funds-causes-temporary-closure-of-sioux-city-trafficking-victim-haven/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
KOKOMO, Ind. (WXIN) – An Indiana woman left four young children home alone while she went on a shopping trip about an hour away, according to an incident report by Kokomo police.
Courtny Prater, 25, has been charged with neglect. The report states the children were ages 1, 4, 5 and 8.
Police were called to a trailer home in Kokomo on Aug. 2 for a child welfare check. When they arrived, they met another woman who told them she was the mother of two of the children.
The woman said her father, who lived nearby, went to check on the children earlier and was greeted at the door by the 8-year-old. The 8-year-old told the man that his mother and father were in Indianapolis and that the kids were home alone, according to court documents.
The distance between Indianapolis and Kokomo is about one hour.
Police say when they knocked on the door, they could hear “two large dogs barking and hitting the door.” When they went to check the windows, the dogs were reportedly so aggressive that one of them hit the window and caused the window frame to move.
The woman who had greeted police contacted the suspect — later identified as Prater, who is also the mother of the other children — and told her that police wanted her at the home right away, documents said.
When Prater arrived, she reportedly admitted she had been shopping in Indianapolis and pointed to two other people in the car and said they were supposed to be watching the kids, documents said.
After the dogs were secured, police went inside the home, which they say had trash on the floor and smelled of dog urine.
The incident report says the mother of the other two children asked for her children back at this point, and police say they granted her request immediately.
Prater told police that another man who lived at the trailer “off and on” was supposed to check on the kids throughout the day while she was in Indianapolis.
After determining the 8-year-old did not “appear qualified” to care for the other children, Kokomo police requested an arrest warrant be issued for Prater on four counts of neglect, but she was only charged with two counts.
Police also contacted the Department of Child Services. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/indiana-woman-accused-of-leaving-4-children-home-alone-to-go-shopping/ | 2022-08-24T22:08:52Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/indiana-woman-accused-of-leaving-4-children-home-alone-to-go-shopping/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls police have an update on the bank robbery that happened in northern Sioux Falls Tuesday morning.
Sioux Falls police said 22-year-old Ayub Mohamed walked into the Wells Fargo near Cliff Avenue and Rice Street just before 11 a.m.
Police said he had a backpack and made some comments about having a gun and a bomb. He ended up taking cash and car keys from someone inside the bank.
An employee was able to hit an alarm, alerting police. Mohamed was arrested shortly after leaving the bank.
Police said no explosive was found, however, he did have a handgun.
The 22-year-old faces a list of charges including robbery, grand theft, aggravated assault and a gun charge. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/south-dakota-news/south-dakota-bank-robbery-suspect-facing-multiple-charges/ | 2022-08-24T22:09:35Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/south-dakota-news/south-dakota-bank-robbery-suspect-facing-multiple-charges/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Dual regulatory system would risk reputation of NI exporters, businesses warn
The proposal is part of the Government’s plan to replace unilaterally Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol.
The creation of a dual regulatory system in Northern Ireland would create a series of reputational, legal and commercial risks for local businesses, the Government has been warned.
The proposal is part of the Government’s unilateral plan to replace the contentious Northern Ireland Protocol – the trading arrangements that govern Irish Sea trade post-Brexit.
A group representing key sectors of the region’s economy has expressed concerns about the introduction of a system that would allow businesses selling in Northern Ireland to choose whether they comply with EU standards, UK standards or both.
The Northern Ireland Business Brexit Working Group urged the Government against the plan, insisting ministers in London should instead refocus on finding compromise with the EU to resolve issues with the protocol.
The UK and EU agreed to the protocol in 2019 as a way to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland following Brexit. The arrangements have instead shifted customs and regulatory checks to trade moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea.
The protocol is vociferously opposed by many unionists in Northern Ireland and the DUP is currently blocking the formation of a powersharing administration at Stormont in protest.
Acting without the agreement of the EU, the Government is progressing controversial domestic legislation at Westminster that would empower ministers to scrap the protocol.
The Government wants to replace it with a new system that would create green and red channels that would differentiate between GB goods destined for use in Northern Ireland and shipments bound for onward transportation across the Irish border.
Goods arriving through the green channel would be freed of red tape, while the red channel would retain the checks and inspections required by the protocol.
The plan also envisages the introduction of the dual regulatory system.
The business working group said the cost-of-living crisis intensified the need to find an agreed solution with the EU.
“With inflation rising to a 40-year high, the Northern Ireland Business Brexit Working Group call on the EU and the UK to redouble their efforts to resolve their differences on the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol and find an agreement based on compromise,” the group said in a statement.
“For too long this issue has been dominated by inflexibility and intransigence but Northern Ireland is now facing into the most difficult of winters. It is our view that the scale of the current economic challenge is such that it demands a swift resolution to the impasse.
“Our communities are amongst the least well-placed to manage the cost-of-living crisis, with households seeing the largest fall in discretionary spend of any UK region this year.
“As a priority, any agreed outcome must protect GB-NI consumer-facing supply chains, and tackle the disproportionate burden placed on goods that are not at any material risk of entering the EU single market.
“This will require much more ambition than we have seen to date from the EU on the issues of SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary) and parcels in particular.
“We have also been clear with the UK government that if it proceeds unilaterally with the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, particularly with the creation of an all-encompassing dual regulatory regime, it will create myriad reputational, legal and commercial risks for many of our businesses.
“Northern Ireland has been a top-performing region in exporting goods since EU Exit, but that is now being put at risk.
“The need for an urgent resolution is readily apparent, but it will become much more acute as we move through the second half of this year.
“It remains our firm belief that through agreement, with ambition, flexibility and compromise from both sides, a balance between upholding much-needed access to the GB market and protecting the EU single market is achievable.
“The EU and the UK, acting together, have a responsibility to deliver this.”
The members of the Northern Ireland Business Brexit Working Group are: the Dairy Council, Federation of Small Businesses, Hospitality Ulster, Institute of Directors, CBI NI, Logistics UK, Manufacturing NI, Mineral Products Association Northern Ireland, NI Grain Trade Association, NI Meat Exporters Association, Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Northern Ireland Retail Consortium and Ulster Farmers Union. | https://www.theirishworld.com/dual-regulatory-system-would-risk-reputation-of-ni-exporters-businesses-warn/ | 2022-08-24T22:11:00Z | theirishworld.com | control | https://www.theirishworld.com/dual-regulatory-system-would-risk-reputation-of-ni-exporters-businesses-warn/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
GPs in England to prescribe walking and cycling to improve mental wellbeing
GPs in England will start prescribing walking and cycling as part of a trial to help improve mental and physical wellbeing and tackle health disparities.
The Department for Transport announced on Monday that £12.7 million has been given to 11 local authorities to fund pilot social prescriptions as well as projects like adult cycle training, walking groups and free bike loans.
GP prescriptions will also include ‘wheeling’ for wheelchair or mobility scooter users, the department said.
Other schemes will introduced like all-ability cycling taster days and exercise mental health groups, it added.
The Government said authorities must improve infrastructure alongside the trials so people feel safe undertaking the activities.
The pilots will kick off this year and run until 2025 in Bath and North East Somerset, Bradford, Cornwall, Cumbria, Doncaster, Gateshead, Leeds, Nottingham, Plymouth, Suffolk and Staffordshire.
It comes as part of the Government’s Gear Change Plan published in 2020 and aims to evaluate the impact of these activities on individuals’ health, such as reduced GP appointments and reliance on medication.
The Department for Transport said several government departments and agencies, including NHS England, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, Sport England, National Academy for Social Prescribing, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Department for Health & Social Care, are working together on the project.
Walking and Cycling minister Trudy Harrison said the activities have “so many benefits – from improving air quality in our communities to reducing congestion on our busiest streets”.
“It also has an enormous positive impact on physical and mental health, which is why we have funded these projects which will get people across the country moving and ease the burden on our NHS,” she said.
Chris Boardman, commissioner of National Active Travel, an executive agency being set up by the Government to improve the standards of the UK’s cycling and walking infrastructure, said: “As a nation we need healthier, cheaper and more pleasant ways to get around for everyday trips.
He added: “Moving more will lead to a healthier nation, a reduced burden on the NHS, less cancer, heart disease and diabetes, as well as huge cost savings.
“This trial aims to build on existing evidence to show how bringing transport, active travel and health together can make a positive impact on communities across England.”
Minister for Health, Maria Caulfield, said: “Getting active is hugely beneficial for both our mental and physical health, helping reduce stress and ward off other illness such as heart disease and obesity.
“The UK is leading the way in embedding social prescribing in our NHS and communities across the country.” | https://www.theirishworld.com/gps-in-england-to-prescribe-walking-and-cycling-to-improve-mental-wellbeing/ | 2022-08-24T22:11:07Z | theirishworld.com | control | https://www.theirishworld.com/gps-in-england-to-prescribe-walking-and-cycling-to-improve-mental-wellbeing/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
New €320m runway at Dublin Airport to open
Dublin Airport has a new €320m runway which opens today.
The 3.1km north runway long facility will provide extra capacity for the airport.
It is 1.7km north of Dublin Airport’s current main runway.
It is the largest infrastructure project in Ireland and is promised to create 31,200 jobs and generate €2.2 billion in additional economic activity by 2043.
The project included the building and installation of over 300,000 square metre of new runway and taxiways, 6km of new internal airport roads, 7.5km of electrical cable and more than 2,000 new runway and taxiway lights.
It will be capable of servicing larger long-haul aircraft, including the Boeing 747-8 and Airbus A 380-800.
Inauguration takes place today (24 August) by the take-off of a single commercial flight.
From Thursday (25 August) it will operate between 9am and 1pm and eventually between 7am to 6pm.
It has been planned since the 1960s but was not approved until 2007, in the face of local opposition.
Work began in 2016 and was completed two years later.
North Runway’s first flight is planned to take place between 11.30am and 12.30pm on August 24, weather and operating conditions permitting. This will be one of the scheduled departures in that timeframe and will be the only flight on North Runway that day. The flight will be live-streamed on Dublin Airport’s YouTube channel at Opens in new windowDublin Airport – YouTube (you may need to refresh the page during your viewing session). | https://www.theirishworld.com/new-e320m-runway-at-dublin-airport-to-open/ | 2022-08-24T22:11:15Z | theirishworld.com | control | https://www.theirishworld.com/new-e320m-runway-at-dublin-airport-to-open/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
People in Ireland raise €5m for Ukrainians
People in Ireland raised €5m on GoFundMe since the start of the war six months ago.
Vital medical supplies, such as ambulances and ventilators, were also delivered abroad thanks to help from Ukrainian doctors working in Ireland.
Medical supplies, such as ambulances and ventilators, were also delivered abroad by Ukrainian doctors working in Ireland.
The online crowdfunding platform said thousands of euro have also been raised to help Ukrainian refugees settle in Ireland.
Figures released last week by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that a total of 47,962 people from Ukraine have sought refuge in Ireland since the outbreak.
Ukrainians in Ireland are marking 31 years of their country’s independence from Moscow.
Jennifer Drum originally started a GoFundMe to support a Ukrainian father, Yaroslav (Yaro) Sydoryshyn, his wife and three children, to move to Ireland.
Yaroslav (Yaro) Sydoryshyn had previously lived with Irish families as a little boy following the Chernobyl disaster.
Returning to live in Co Meath again, Mr Sydoryshyn was able to seek safety in Ireland, get a job and settle his family.
Ms Drum told GoFundMe: “They are still with us and they’re doing grand.
“We were able to use the money to get them flights to Dublin and then we were able to help them settle in.
“We were able to buy the children school uniforms, a washing machine, a fridge.
“Yaro has got a job full-time and they’re settling in great. We wanted to be able to give them their own independence. It’s brilliant that they’ve been able to stay here.”
A separate fundraising initiative to help Ukrainian people with disabilities also raised more than 477,000 euro.
In the last four months, money was used to provide a monthly supply of food, at 30 euro per person, launch a 24/7 hotline, and set up mental health support, at 25 euro per person.
It also helped evacuate more than 120 people from hot zones abroad and to the western part of Ukraine, provide medicine for 245 people, and evacuate 21 people with severe disabilities by ambulance abroad.
A group of Ukrainian doctors working in Irish healthcare were also able to raise more than 780,000 euro.
Hundreds of Ukrainians in Ireland are marking Independence Day through a number of events around the country.
Meanwhile, Irish ambassador to Ukraine Therese Healey said the reopening of the embassy in recent days was “significant”.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney confirmed earlier this week that the embassy based in Kyiv has reopened, and operating on a limited basis.
“This marks the next phase of the embassy’s establishment,” Ms Healey said.
“Yesterday we marked the formal opening of the embassy one year ago by Minister Coveney when he visited Ukraine.
“We’re very glad to be back in Kyiv. This is following a risk assessment, a evaluation of when and how we could come back and the necessary supports we put in place for our team to be here again.
“Our core stuff is in place now and we’re evaluating our operational modalities. We’ll keep those under constant review because obviously the situation is subject to change and it’s very much now about all relearning about how to work well in Kyiv.”
She said that while it was a tough decision to leave Ukraine at the outbreak of the war, it was the right decision.
“I’ve since been back for short trips, including with Minister and Taoiseach (Micheal Martin) when he visited last month,” she told RTE.
“I’m here because I’ve chosen this posting, I don’t want to be anywhere else.”
She also said: “I am very glad to be back before the Independence Day. I remember last year’s Independence Day, and how we celebrated the 30th anniversary of independence.
“Of course, Ukrainian identity goes back hundreds, if not thousands of years before this formal date. But this truly is a date for Ukrainians to celebrate, wherever they are in the world today.
“I think it’s extraordinary how the Ukrainian system has functioned so well under such intense pressures.
“When you get to know Ukrainian people, as myself and my team did those months ago when we when we established our embassy, it isn’t that surprising to us.
“They are extraordinary people working in extraordinary situations.
“They want their country to be open. They want to be able to make choices about their own destiny and they have networks across the world.” | https://www.theirishworld.com/people-in-ireland-raise-e5m-for-ukrainians/ | 2022-08-24T22:11:22Z | theirishworld.com | control | https://www.theirishworld.com/people-in-ireland-raise-e5m-for-ukrainians/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Provisional murder trial date for man accused of stabbing Tommy O’Halloran
87 year old on mobility scooter was stabbed repeatedly to neck and chest, Old Bailey told
Prosecutors said Thomas O’Halloran, 87, was killed in a ‘vicious attack’ by Lee Byer, 44, in Greenford, west London.
The man charged with the stabbing murder of 87-year-old Clare man Tommy O’Halloran in Greenford, West London last week faces a provisional trial next year.
Lee Byer, 44, of no fixed address, was charged on 19 August with the murder of Thomas O’Halloran and with possessing a large knife.
He appeared, via video link from Belmarsh prison, before the Old Bailey this morning.
Judge Mark Lucraft set a plea hearing for 8 November with a provisional trial of up to three weeks from 2 May 2023.
He remanded Mr Byer into custody.
Mr O’Halloran, who used a mobility scooter, was originally from Ennistymon in Co Clare, and lived in the Greenford area of west London.
Police officers were called to Cayton Road, in Greenford, west London, on 16 August to reports of a stabbing and Mr O’Halloran was declared dead at the scene.
Byers is accused of repeatedly stabbing the elderly mobility scooter rider in the neck, chest and abdomen in what the prosecutor called a “vicious attack”.
Shortly after 4pm, police received a 999 call from a member of the public who found the victim travelling in his scooter from a passageway that runs between Runneymede Gardens and Welland Gardens.
At that time, Mr O’Halloran was able to tell the passer-by that he had been stabbed, although wounds to his body were clearly visible.
The police arrived within minutes to find Mr O’Halloran had collapsed and was being helped by members of the public.
Police and medics took over first aid but he was pronounced dead at the scene at 4.54pm.
A post-mortem examination found the grandfather, who was known “throughout the local community”, had sustained multiple stab wounds to the neck, chest and abdomen.
Byer, of no fixed address, was charged on August 19 with Mr O’Halloran’s murder and possessing a large knife.
On Tuesday, he made his first appearance at the Old Bailey before the Recorder of London, Judge Mark Lucraft QC.
Judge Lucraft set a plea hearing for November 8 with a provisional trial of up to three weeks from 2 May 2023.
He remanded the defendant into custody.
Mr O’Halloran was a passionate musician and described as “very popular” in Greenford, often busking for charity.
Footage on social media shows him busking to raise money for Ukraine months before the killing.
He is survived by his family, including his sister, two brothers, nieces and nephews. | https://www.theirishworld.com/provisional-murder-trial-date-for-man-accused-of-stabbing-tommy-ohalloran/ | 2022-08-24T22:11:29Z | theirishworld.com | control | https://www.theirishworld.com/provisional-murder-trial-date-for-man-accused-of-stabbing-tommy-ohalloran/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Reward for missing wallaby in Co Tyrone.
The hunt is on for a missing wallaby on the loose in Co Tyrone.
The two-and-a-half foot tall female was reported missing on Sunday from the Glenpark Estate close to Omagh.
She leaped over a fence at about 3pm on Sunday and was last sighted that evening.
Glenpark Estate’s Richard Beattie is leading a search team and appealed to the public to keep an eye out.
He said members of the public should not approach the wallaby if they see her but report the sighting.
He said there is a “substantial reward” for anyone who successfully spots the animal leading to her rescue.
“On Sunday, around 3pm, a gentleman who left the wallabies down with us put them into the enclosure,” he told BBC Northern Ireland.
“Then inside about a half an hour later, one of our neighbours rang us and told us they saw a wallaby on the main Omagh to Gortin Road.
“We have no sightings since. The problem is we just live at the bottom of the Gortin Glen Forest Park just at the foot of the Sperrins and there are thousands and thousands of acres of trees right round us. It is a very hard job to find it.
“The wallaby is only about two feet and it is very hard to find with the amount of undergrowth there.
“For its own safety we just want to get the kangaroo back to its enclosure. It is of no danger to anyone.
“Give us a ring and let us know where it is. The public is in no danger.”
Anyone who spots her is asked to call staff at Glenpark on 028 8299 0004 or Mr Beattie on 07984 694616. | https://www.theirishworld.com/reward-for-missing-wallaby-in-co-tyrone/ | 2022-08-24T22:11:37Z | theirishworld.com | control | https://www.theirishworld.com/reward-for-missing-wallaby-in-co-tyrone/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Senior civil servant controls NI’s Finances as DUP blocks government and budget
A senior civil servant has been put in charge of Northern Ireland’s Stormont’s finances because of the failure to pass a budget before the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) collapsed the executive in February.
The senior official at the Department of Finance will use emergency powers to release cash to departments until a new budget is in place.
It means existing departments can continue to operate – but no new policies can be funded.
Nor will the civil servant, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Finance Neil Gibson, have the power to distribute more than £400m of unallocated funds which Stormont received from London since the draft budget was published.
Mr Gibson is a former chief economist at EY. He has held senior roles across the private and public sectors and in academia and joined Stormont’s Department of Finance this year.
Until now departments in Northern Ireland could operate without a formal budget because of ‘the vote on account’ – a legal mechanism which allows spending of up to 45 per cent of the total allocation in the first few months of a financial year before full budget legislation is passed.
That 45 per cent limit is being reached.
Section 59 of the Northern Ireland Act allows Mr Gibson to use money, equivalent to up to 95 per cent of Northern Ireland’s 2022 budget, “for such services and purposes” as he directs.
For most departments the new authorisation has been set at approximately 60 per cent of their 2021-22 financial allocations. They will be reviewed at the end of October.
If the 95 per cent limit is reached it will trigger cuts of least 5 per cent across Northern Ireland’s public services.
If the DUP continues to block the formation of a government in Stormont – and a budget – Westminister takes control.
In March 2017 the then Northern Ireland Secretary, the late James Brokenshire, used Section 59 powers to take budget legislation through Parliament that November.
Stormont departments are operating on contingency funding arrangements with restrictions on the cash they can spend.
They are operating without a politically agreed budget for the 2022/23 financial year.
A spokeswoman for Northern Ireland’s Department of Finance said: “These contingency arrangements are no substitute for an agreed budget and while departments will have legal cover to continue to spend on delivering services, they will still not have the certainty that an agreed budget would provide.” | https://www.theirishworld.com/senior-civil-servant-controls-nis-finances-as-dup-blocks-government-and-budget/ | 2022-08-24T22:11:44Z | theirishworld.com | control | https://www.theirishworld.com/senior-civil-servant-controls-nis-finances-as-dup-blocks-government-and-budget/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Westmeath student is county’s first ever Rose of Tralee
Westmeath’s Rachel Duffy, 24, is the 2022 Rose of Tralee, the first winner from her county.
Rachel, from the village of Rosemount, succeeds the 2019 winner, Dr Sinéad Flanagan, from Limerick. The pageant has not been held since then because of the pandemic.
Thirty-three International Roses represented the Irish diaspora worldwide including centres in Ireland, Britain, United States, Canada, Australia and the Middle East.
Rachel told MC told Dáithí Ó Sé: “We’ve had a great year in Westmeath this year between the Tailteann Cup, Fleadh Cheoil and now we have the Rose of Tralee.”
She said she would have loved for her late mother, who died when Rachel was much younger, to have been present.
“I would have loved for my mam to have been here, but she has the best seat in the house tonight, and I just want to say to my family that I hope I have made you proud and I love you so much,” she said.
Last year, Rachel graduated from NUI Galway with a BA in Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies and Spanish and plans to complete her Master’s degree and to become a Spanish and English teacher.
This year the international increased the age limit to 29 and changed its rules to welcome contestants who are transgender and/or married.
But the organisers said no married or trans women were among this year’s contestants.
Tuesday’s final night of the festival included a world record attempt for the longest Riverdance attempted by the 1,200-strong audience.
Texas Rose Arden Stringer (29) had been the bookies’ favourite to win.
Her parents sold their home there and bought a house in Oughterard, Co Galway.
Rose said she, too, plans to move to Ireland.
See Rachel crowned here (opens in new tab) | https://www.theirishworld.com/westmeath-student-is-countys-first-ever-rose-of-tralee/ | 2022-08-24T22:11:51Z | theirishworld.com | control | https://www.theirishworld.com/westmeath-student-is-countys-first-ever-rose-of-tralee/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
St. Landry Crime Stoppers is asking for help in solving a shooting in the City of Eunice.
On August 22, 2022, at 5:45 am, the Eunice Police Department responded to neighbors hearing gunshots in the area of South 12th and Eddie Street. While officers were responding to the call, additional calls were received concerning gunshots being heard. Officers learned that a total of 15 rounds were shot at the home and a disabled juvenile victim was struck in the upper chest area. The victim was transported to Lafayette General Hospital and was listed in stable condition and has since been released.
Police have no suspects and are asking for help from the public on the case. Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 cash reward through their enhanced reward program for the arrest in this case.
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The noise coming from a black hole sounds like a track played at a Halloween party.
The misconception that there is no sound in space originates because most space is a ~vacuum, providing no way for sound waves to travel. A galaxy cluster has so much gas that we've picked up actual sound. Here it's amplified, and mixed with other data, to hear a black hole! pic.twitter.com/RobcZs7F9e
— NASA Exoplanets (@NASAExoplanets) August 21, 2022
NASA shared a 34-second clip of the Perseus galaxy cluster, which is about 240 million light-years away from Earth.
Scientists say the black hole sends out pressure waves that cause ripples in the hot gas which can be translated into a note.
NASA says, however, that the actual note is one that humans can't hear. It's reportedly about 57 octaves below middle C.
NASA says they shifted the note so people could hear it. They also amplified the sound and mixed it with other data they have about black holes. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/nasa-reveals-the-sounds-of-a-black-hole | 2022-08-24T22:13:14Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/nasa-reveals-the-sounds-of-a-black-hole | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Police have confirmed that they are further investigating a Wednesday morning swatting incident at the Georgia home of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Police in the northern Georgia city of Rome responded to Rep. Greene's home at 1 a.m. after an emergency services call was placed claiming someone at the residence had been shot multiple times, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.
Green posted to Twitter, writing, "Last night, I was swatted just after 1 a.m. I can’t express enough gratitude to my local law enforcement here in Rome, Floyd County."
"Swatting" is when an unknown caller reports a false crime to police, especially a crime said to be in progress, to get emergency services to send officers to an unsuspecting home.
As the Rome News-Tribune reported, police initially were led to believe that a man had been shot multiple times and was in a bathtub at Greene's home.
Last night, I was swatted just after 1 am.
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) August 24, 2022
I can’t express enough gratitude to my local law enforcement here in Rome, Floyd County.
More details to come.
Police said in a statement, "When officers responded, they discovered this was the home of Marjorie Taylor Greene. She assured the officers there was no issue, and the call was determined to be a false call commonly known as 'swatting,'" Axios reported.
Police said they received another call from a suspect they believe was using a computer-generated voice to make the call.
The caller confirmed they were "upset about Mrs. Greene’s political view[s] on transgender youth rights."
Green introduced a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors and has also made comments seen as transphobic on Twitter. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/police-investigate-swatting-incident-at-rep-marjorie-taylor-greenes-georgia-home | 2022-08-24T22:13:20Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/police-investigate-swatting-incident-at-rep-marjorie-taylor-greenes-georgia-home | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. apologized privately to his San Diego Padres teammates for testing positive for a performance enhancing-drug.
"I have made a mistake, and I regret every single step I have taken in these days," Tatis said.
Tatis has been given an 80-game suspension that will keep him off the field well into next season.
The star shortstop says he's “really sorry for mistakes” and that his dreams have turned into his worst nightmares.
He was suspended on Aug. 12 after MLB said he tested positive for Clostebol, an anabolic steroid.
Tatis claimed the steroid got into his system after taking a skin medication to treat an infection.
He said there's no one to blame other than himself because he should know what's going into his body. However, he dismissed claims that he was taking the steroid to improve his physical performance. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/tatis-apologizes-to-padres-fans-for-80-game-drug-suspension | 2022-08-24T22:13:26Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/tatis-apologizes-to-padres-fans-for-80-game-drug-suspension | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A heads up for the Bank of Korea meeting today. Its listed on the calendar for 0100 GMT, as is the expected +25bp result, from 2.25% to 2.5%:
ANZ snippet preview:
“We expect the BoK to hike by 25 bps. Overall, we maintain that the BoK’s rate hiking cycle will end in 2022; we have pencilled in 25 bps hikes at each of its remaining three policy meetings (August, October and November) this year, bringing the policy rate to 3.0%.”
And, from ING:
“We expect the BoK to raise rates by 25 bps. On the same day, the BoK will release its latest economic outlook. The 2022 GDP outlook could be downgraded slightly to 2.6% from the current 2.7%, while the CPI inflation outlook should rise sharply to 5.3% from 4.5%. Surveys for consumers and businesses are also likely to worsen as the recent nationwide floods will likely take a toll on sentiment.” | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/krw-traders-bank-of-korea-monetary-policy-meeting-today-25bp-rate-hike-widely-expected-20220824/ | 2022-08-24T22:15:20Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/krw-traders-bank-of-korea-monetary-policy-meeting-today-25bp-rate-hike-widely-expected-20220824/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Bank of Japan policy board member Toyoaki Nakamura will be speaking on Thursday, 25 August 2022
- at 0130 GMT
- a news conference to follow
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I posted a heads up on this yesterday. ICYMI::
- Nakamura will likely repeat the standard mantra from the BOJ - to keep easing in place. I'm not expecting any imminent change from the BOJ but if there is one to be flagged it'd be Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda doing this, not a board member.
The next BOJ policy meeting is September 21 and 22. | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/yen-traders-bank-of-japan-policy-board-member-nakamura-due-to-speak-soon-20220824/ | 2022-08-24T22:15:27Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/yen-traders-bank-of-japan-policy-board-member-nakamura-due-to-speak-soon-20220824/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Pro Football Hall of Fame inducted former Kansas City Chiefs head coach Dick Vermeil on Aug. 6.
Vermeil joined Up To Date to talk about his career. He reflected on his family, friends and players who supported him throughout his journey—including former Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson, who passed away early Wednesday morning. Vermeil said of his biggest supporters is his wife Carol Vermeil, an avid Kansas City fan with a passion for connecting with players and the community.
- Dick Vermeil, former head coach, Kansas City Chiefs | https://www.kcur.org/podcast/up-to-date/2022-08-24/former-chiefs-coach-dick-vermeil-discusses-his-journey-to-the-pro-football-hall-of-fame | 2022-08-24T22:19:42Z | kcur.org | control | https://www.kcur.org/podcast/up-to-date/2022-08-24/former-chiefs-coach-dick-vermeil-discusses-his-journey-to-the-pro-football-hall-of-fame | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Fort Smith man charged with murder in death of Tonia Tram Tran
A Fort Smith man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a woman whose body was recently found wrapped in a drop cloth and comforter in Franklin County, Sebastian County Prosecuting Attorney Daniel Shue reported Wednesday.
The body of Tonia Tram Tran was found Wednesday, Aug. 10 on the side of State Highway 186 just off Interstate 40 by a passerby who called police about 6:30 a.m. She had been suffocated, the coroner reported. She also had been sexually assaulted and battered, Shue reported.
Maurice Anthony Richardson, 60, has been charged with first-degree murder. He was booked into the Sebastian County Jail. Bail was set at $500,000.
Shue released a statement Wednesday about the case investigated by the Arkansas State Police. Her body was found wrapped inside a distinctive comforter with a hummingbird and flower print and drop cloth.
Prosecutors allege Tran recently moved to Fort Smith and lived in a duplex with Richardson in the 1400 block of N. 41 Street. Tran's minivan with California license plates was parked at the duplex. The duplex had been leased by Tran after she moved to Fort Smith about two months ago.
When investigators went to the duplex, they found another woman living there who said she was Richardson's new girlfriend. She told police she had known Richardson for three days and planned to get married to him.
A wedding ring holder was found, and the new girlfriend was wearing a ring, according to an affidavit filed in the case.
A bloody mattress, the victim's clothing was found at another residence at 1404 N. 29th Street, where Richardson was working on the residence. There was also bedding found at the duplex with the same pattern as the comforter found around Tran in Franklin County.
Richardson has prior convictions in Franklin County including two counts of promoting prostitution, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. | https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/crime/2022/08/24/tonia-tram-tran-death-maurice-richardson-charged-murder-franklin-county/65418375007/ | 2022-08-24T22:20:48Z | swtimes.com | control | https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/crime/2022/08/24/tonia-tram-tran-death-maurice-richardson-charged-murder-franklin-county/65418375007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Biden names new Secret Service director amid Jan. 6 scrutiny
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday named Kim Cheatle, a veteran Secret Service official, to be the agency’s next director as it faces controversy over missing text messages around the time thousands of supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Cheatle, who left the Secret Service in 2021 for a job as a security executive at PepsiCo, takes the reins as multiple congressional committees and the Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog are investigating the missing text messages, which the Secret Service has said were purged during a technology transition.
Cheatle had served in the Secret Service for 27 years and was the first woman to be named assistant director of protective operations, the division that provides protection to the president and other dignitaries.
Cheatle had served on Biden’s protective detail when he was vice president. During that time, Biden “came to trust” her judgment and counsel, he said in a statement.
Biden said that her and first lady Jill Biden “know firsthand Kim’s commitment to her job and to the Secret Service’s people and mission.”
Cheatle replaces James Murray, who had announced his retirement to take a position with Snap, the social media company best known for its app, Snapchat. He announced last month that he would delay his retirement amid the investigations while Biden looked for a new director.
The Secret Service has faced increasing criticism after admitting that text messages from around the time of the attack of Jan. 6, 2021, on the Capitol were deleted.
The agency has said the messages were purged when its phones were migrated to a new system in the weeks after the 2021 attack. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., a member of the House committee investigating the attack, has said the Secret Service told the committee that it left it up to individual agents to decide what electronic records to keep and what to delete during the process.
The committee has taken a recent, renewed interest in the Secret Service following the dramatic testimony of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson about Trump’s actions on the day of the insurrection.
The Secret Service has said all procedures were followed and pledged “full cooperation” with all of the reviews and investigations, including a criminal investigation by the Homeland Security’s inspector general.
Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said Cheatle “is a law enforcement veteran and served as the first female assistant director in charge of all protective operations for the agency before retiring.”
“We are ecstatic to welcome her back as the next Director of the United States Secret Service,” he said in a tweet.
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Black business owners in the St. Louis area certainly felt the impact of the pandemic, but the region remains better off than most because it has nurtured more Black owned companies than other metropolitan areas.
According to a Brooking Institute study released in late 2020, St. Louis ranked second in the nation among “Metro Areas with the Highest Representation of Black Employer Business.”
The region had 3,112 Black business when the survey was completed, and the ratio of Black business to the Black population stood at 30.8%. The 3,112 Black owned business ranked ninth in the nation in total number of Black owned firms. That number is 6% of all the region’s business, which ranks second only to Atlanta.
St. Louis’ achievement will be on display during the Think Big Shop Small Delmar Black Business Expo from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday August 27, 2022.
More than 90 businesses will be represented, and hundreds of products and services will be available to shoppers, all in celebration of Black Business Month.
The expo will take place both indoors and outdoors along Delmar Boulevard, beginning at AAA Fish House at 5816 Delmar.
In addition, Black Business Bus tours organized by Oh Buy The Way will transport visitors to other Black owned businesses located Downtown and in Dutchtown.
The Expo will present the “Starting and Sustaining Your Black Business” panel discussion at STL Artworks, 5959 Delmar Blvd at 1 p.m.
The session will feature leaders and mentors from the St. Louis business community, including Tiffaney Wesley, founder of Pure Vibes, an artisanal skincare business, Wesley was also a 2021 Forbes Next 1000 recipient, which recognizing emerging small businesses.
Wesley recently told VayageLA.com she created Pure Vibes in 2013 “out of personal necessity.”
“I was 23 and just beginning to master my adult life somewhat and needed to take control of my health,” she said.
“I was diagnosed with PCOS [polycystic ovarian syndrome] a hormonal condition that required that I adapt a dairy & gluten-free lifestyle. I began to search for gluten-free and vegan skincare and lifestyle products and at that time there were very few products in the market.”
She added that “the Pure Vibes journey was not an easy one for sure.”
“I went through several variations of the company trying to perfect my business model. There were also times in which My PCOS would get the best of me and not to mention the difficulty in trying to fund the business and not always having the means to do so.
“I eventually gained the courage to continue when I saw that the products were helping with my two years old eczema and hearing the feedback of other women suffering with PCOS.”
Maureen Brinkley, St. Louis Small Business Administration district director, is also a panel member. The event is organized by Delmar Main Street and presented by Mastercard.
Delmar Main Street provides educational and charitable resources to “promote, strengthen and revitalize a diverse commercial and housing corridor on Delmar Boulevard in the city of St. Louis, from Rosedale Avenue to Taylor Avenue, while preserving its historic character,” according to its website.
More info can be found on their website delmarmainstreetstl.com. | https://www.stlamerican.com/business/business_news/big-dreams/article_4654cda6-23f7-11ed-9186-673d91037197.html | 2022-08-24T22:21:08Z | stlamerican.com | control | https://www.stlamerican.com/business/business_news/big-dreams/article_4654cda6-23f7-11ed-9186-673d91037197.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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The year was 1979. President Jimmy Carter was in the White House, Sony had just released the Walkman, The Sugar Hill Gang released their first commercial rap hit, "Rapper's Delight" and Stephen King’s“The Dead Zone” was on the “best-sellers” list.
In St. Louis, there was a less heralded phenomenon being birthed on the educational front. The St. Louis Archdiocese’s board of Catholic Education established a community representative task force to conduct a survey. For two years, they asked Black North St. Louis residents and parents what they wanted from a Catholic school in their neighborhood. The community’s response led to the founding of Cardinal Ritter, a co-educational college preparatory high school. Named in honor of Cardinal Joseph Ritter, the school opened, in August of 1979, in the Walnut Park neighborhood.
“We were the only school that began based on ‘what black kids need.’” said Tamiko Armstead, President of Cardinal Ritter. “They went to the community to get those answers and that’s where our mission of ‘Faith, Academic Excellence and Leadership’ came from.
Today 43 years after its founding, Cardinal Ritter celebrates astonishing accomplishments that include a 100%Graduation Rate, 100%College Acceptance Rate, 30+Extra-Curricular Activities and $5.6 million in College Scholarships last year.
Recently Armstead recognized the school had achieved and surpassed another important recommendation from the late 1970s survey. Defying national trends of only 2% Black males in teaching institutions, she realized that 40% of Cardinal Ritter’s faculty, staff and administrators are comprised of Black men.
“I’ve always put the statistics out there saying things like, ‘hey Cardinal Ritter has 32% black males and so forth,” Armstead recalled. “But, as they say, ‘a picture speaks a thousand words.’ When we took a staff photo, it hit me…almost 40% of our faculty and staff are black men. That was like “wow!”
“Wow” indeed. According to the Stanford Graduate School of Education, only 2 percent of America's teachers are Black men. Not having Black men in classrooms has an adverse effect on all students but it disproportionately impacts Black boys who do not interact with educators who look like them or may have shared their environments or experiences.
According to the National Education Association, as a group, “Black boys are usually at the bottom of statistical categories that measure educational attainment. This educational crisis starts the moment Black boys are born into a racist American society that applauds their athletic abilities yet shuns their intellectual capabilities.”
Dr. Craige Edwards, principal at Cardinal Ritter has been in education for almost 30 years, teaching at schools in the region. He said that being in an educational environment where Black men are the majority is an anomaly.
“I’ve been in situations where I was the only black person in the building other than cafeteria staff. When I taught at Rockwood, there weren’t even any black custodians in the building,” Edwards remembered. “So, I can say with absolute certainty that the kids respond positively. You’re in a very powerful position to mold the minds of kids who may not look like you but it’s even more powerful when they do.”
The Black male staffers interviewed for this article share Edwards’ zeal in their “powerful” role in molding young black minds.
Randy Reed, a Hall of Fame basketball coach, was hired as the school’s basketball coach and athletic director in 2015. But throughout his 30 years, Reed said he always thought of himself as a teacher first. “Teaching is my passion,” he stressed.
In 2018, Reed said he walked away from teaching sports now serves as a Black studies teacher at Cardinal Ritter. He credits Armstead for realizing that “young Black males, in particular, need to see positive, Black male role models in school buildings.
“The fact that these young Black males can see educated Black men; men who know how to treat Black women; Black men who talk about their families; who aren’t out here leading negative lifestyles…they see all that up close and personal,” Reed elaborated. “Every day they’re making contact with them, seeing them, playing sports with them, hearing their lessons, seeing how they dress, walk and talk. When you consider some of the issues in the community these kids face, it’s just imperative that they have these black male figures-probably now more than ever.”
Reed added that having Black male teachers even benefits Black female students.
“The effects of having strong men, family men, dressed nice, looking nice every day in the building…they (female students) see how a man should treat a woman; He’s not calling her out of her name or being disrespectful. They come to realize that the way Mr. Reed treats Mrs. Whoever, is how a man is supposed to treat a woman. It will mean a lot going forward in their lives.”
Reed, who attended Vashon High School, remembers the influence of the school’s legendary basketball coach, Floyd Irons.
“Just watching Floyd Irons, I saw how black men should walk and talk; how you should treat women, the family…just in how he interacted with us. He was that type of figure that molded, for me, how black men should behave and also how we should always give back and never, ever forget where we came from.”
Eric Cooper who’s serves as Cardinal Ritter’s director of enrollment for the past six years, said that the Black, male staffers all realize and appreciate their significance
“We love Cardinal Ritter, the mission, the kids…everything about it.” Cooper said. “When you realize that only 2% of African American men are in education, we must celebrate our numbers because it’s an anomaly. When you realize our 40% rate and start looking at the impact we’re having on our kids, it’s simply amazing!
The significance of their numbers is not overwhelming, Cooper added.
“It’s only heavy when it seems like a burden. If it’s something you’re passionate about then it’s never heavy. When you wake up every morning knowing you have almost 400 kids that’s going to look to you for guidance or structure or just to help them meet their purpose; that makes you smile, man!”
Ryan Johnson, who’s in his third year as Dean of students at Cardinal Ritter relishes the role he describes as “the bridge between students, teachers and parents.” His black male co-workers, Johnson added, revel in their sense of shared responsibility.
“We use the term “Guiding 100.” It’s like back in the ‘60s when the mail man, the guy who owns the corner store saw a kid who wasn’t doing right…they were able to step out and say, ‘hey, you know what you’re doing is wrong.”
Johnson said the men at Ritter practice the ancient South African phrase, “Ubuntu” which means "humanity" or "I am because we are."
“We try to make sure we implement, talk about, and embody that every day. I always tell kids: ‘here, we are extensions of your parents. We’re your parents at school.’ We look at it like that and want to give them that positive feedback daily and the same teachings that they may get at home.
Recruiting young, male Black teachers is easy to do in the proper environment, Armstead stressed:
“Think about it. If you have Black men in your building, well, Black men know other black men, right? When we started hiring younger black men, we asked them, ‘do you know anyone that will be a good fit at Cardinal Ritter?’ It’s difficult to do that if you don’t have representation there in the first place.”
All the Cardinal Ritter Black staffers acknowledged that they work in an oasis of sorts surrounded by an environment of negativity and death that impacts, mostly, the young male demographic they serve. They agree with Armstead who opined in a recent press release that more schools could see a decrease in all-around negativity if they followed Cardinal Ritter’s example.
“When we look at all this gun violence,” Armstead said, “I have to ask, ‘where would we be if all schools had such a strong presence of Black men?”
Principal Edwards believes it’s well past time to go beyond wishes for more Black teachers to effective recruiting strategies.
“There needs to be more college partnerships with high schools to attract more black males into education. There needs to be some sort of pipeline at the sophomore and junior levels to do that. They need to put boots on the ground to make sure they show their faces at these schools and have conversations with these black males and say, ‘hey, these are the benefits of education, and this is the prestige associated with education.’
The St. Louis community, Edwards added, must also do its part.
“Our community can do a lot more to celebrate black males in education. Maybe just a spotlight on a black male educator in our community, in the area. We need to get the word that says:
“Hey, we are out here and we’re doing everything we can to make a difference in our student’s lives.’”
Sylvester Brown Jr. is The St. Louis American’s inaugural Deaconess Fellow. | https://www.stlamerican.com/news/local_news/cardinal-ritter-college-prep-is-defying-the-odds/article_8541f384-23e0-11ed-bf61-abaa0c02334c.html | 2022-08-24T22:23:28Z | stlamerican.com | control | https://www.stlamerican.com/news/local_news/cardinal-ritter-college-prep-is-defying-the-odds/article_8541f384-23e0-11ed-bf61-abaa0c02334c.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The federal government has declared monkeypox a public health emergency, and Missouri raised its threat level rating on August 18, 2022.
Both actions are applauded by Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, director of the city’s health department.
“Usually, such declarations have meant that additional resources will be available to help with an outbreak,” Hlatshwayo Davis said in a release.
“Vaccine demand for the virus has significantly outpaced current supplies and the Department of Health is hoping [the] declaration is a signal that more help is on the way to state and local governments.”
Monkeypox is a rare illness caused by infection with the monkeypox virus, which is part of the family of viruses which includes smallpox. Because vaccine supplies are limited, health officials have taken precautionary stepsto fend off the spread of monkeypox across Missouri.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]. monkeypox usually appears one to two weeks after infection, but sometimes this can extend to three weeks.
It often begins with flu-like symptoms and swollen lymph nodes, then progresses to a rash. It can spread through intimate physical contact; touching personal items such as clothing or linens; skin-to-skin contact with rash, scabs, or bodily fluids; or respiratory droplets spread through kissing or coughing. Illness typically lasts two to four weeks.
The outbreak has predominantly impacted men who have sex with men and its spread has mostly been found to be transmitted during sex. Health officials have said that those who participate in high-risk sexual behaviors such as multiple partners and transactional sex should be prioritized for the vaccine.
As with COVID-19 and other treatable illnesses, the monkeypox virus impacts minority populations disproportionately.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data from 43states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, revealing thatAfrican Americans comprise 26% of all monkeypox cases compared to12% of the American population.
The CDC also noted that Hispanic people accounted for 28% of caseswhile comprising 19% of the population.
The virus, however, doesn’t seem to be spreading widely in the St. Louis region, yet. As of August 18, the CDC reported 24 cases in Missouri, up from 18 the previous week. There were eight confirmed cases in St. Louis County and 11 in St. Louis according to the city and county health departments.
Dr. Joseph Cherabie is a Barnes-Jewish Hospital doctor who specializes in sexual health care with a focus on the LGBTQIA community. Last week Cherabie told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that more people are coming into area emergency rooms or clinics with the painful lesions associated with monkeypox, or concerns they were exposed.
This week, the Biden-Harris administration announced it wouldincrease America’s supply of monkeypox vaccine by making an additional1.8 million doses of Bavarian Nordic’s Jynneos vaccine available forordering beginning Monday, Aug. 22.
With news of additional doses of the vaccine, Administration officials stated:
“Since the first case was confirmed in the United States, theAdministration has led a whole-of-government response to make tests,vaccines, and treatments more widely available to communities acrossthe country and has worked with the LGBTQI+ community to provideinformation and resources directly to communities most at risk of contracting the virus.”
Davis expressed cautious optimism about the government’s release of additional monkeypox vaccines:
“Without a formative plan from DHSS (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services) it makes me hopeful, but we won't be able to definitely plan for or announce expansion until that time,” she said.
“My hope is that, that announcement translates quickly into available doses to DHSS and subsequently to us.”
Sylvester Brown Jr. is The St. Louis American’s inaugural Deaconess Fellow. | https://www.stlamerican.com/your_health_matters/health_news/like-covid-19-monkeypox-rate-higher-for-black-people/article_9036a320-23ea-11ed-96db-b7a9c71f0ca0.html | 2022-08-24T22:23:35Z | stlamerican.com | control | https://www.stlamerican.com/your_health_matters/health_news/like-covid-19-monkeypox-rate-higher-for-black-people/article_9036a320-23ea-11ed-96db-b7a9c71f0ca0.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
DOJ releases 2019 memo on Barr's decision not to charge Trump with obstruction
The Department of Justice on Wednesday released a 2019 memorandum supporting then-Attorney General Bill Barr's decision to clear former President Donald Trump of obstruction of justice in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.
Why it matters: The nine-page memo sheds light on Barr's decision to not charge Trump with obstruction even though Mueller did not exonerate him of and provided evidence of obstructive actions taken by the former president throughout the investigation into whether Russia interfered in the 2016 election.
- Barr ultimately determined that the evidence Mueller set out was "not sufficient to establish" that Trump obstructed justice.
Details: Steven Engel, the former head of the Office of Legal Counsel, and Edward O’Callaghan, a former senior DOJ official, concluded in the memo that Mueller did “not identify sufficient evidence to prove any criminal offense beyond a reasonable doubt."
- They also concluded in the memo, which was addressed to then-deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein, that none of the obstructive episodes provided by Mueller “would warrant a prosecution for obstruction of justice."
- “Having reviewed the Report in light of the governing legal principles, and the Principles of Federal Prosecution, we conclude that none of those instances would warrant a prosecution for obstruction of justice, without regard to the constitutional constraint on bringing such an action against a sitting president,” Engel and O’Callaghan wrote.
The big picture: The memo was the subject of a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the Justice Department from Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), a governmental watchdog group.
- The group argued the Justice Department wrongly withheld it from the public, who deserved to know the rationale for not charging Trump.
- The Justice Department argued the memo should not be made public because it was used in internal deliberations over a prosecutorial decision.
- A federal appeals court rejected the DOJ's argument last week and ordered that it be made public.
- In May 2021, a federal judge ordered the release of the memo, calling the DOJ's argument "disingenuous."
What they're saying: "The memo supports the chilling conclusion that any president can interfere with any investigation if they believe it could damage them politically. It is clear why Barr did not want the public to see it," CREW said in a statement Wednesday.
- "The memo presents a breathtakingly generous view of the law and facts for Donald Trump," the group added.
- "It significantly twists the facts and the law to benefit Donald Trump and does not comport with a serious reading of the law of obstruction of justice or the facts as found by Special Counsel Mueller."
- "Among many other problems, it is premised on the fact that there was no underlying criminal conduct, which is not what Mueller found, and waves its hand at there being no exact precedent to compare it to."
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It is no secret that children are often targets for predators online.
To help combat the dangers associated with internet usage, Alabama law enforcement agencies are warning schools about new tactics perpetrators have adopted with the surge in social media.
Agents with the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation hosted a safety course at Radney Elementary School Thursday, August 18, where they elaborated on threats children face online daily.
Principal Johanna Morgan felt compelled to arrange the seminar after she, along with other Alexander City School principals, attended a student internet safety workshop this summer. The workshop provided important information regarding potentially harmful websites students may visit.
“I wanted to ensure that our students have the necessary information to help safeguard them while online,” Morgan said. “This whole process, speaking to principals, students and parents, is about stakeholder collaboration and facilitating partnership among the school, home, and community to ensure the best opportunities for our students.”
Special Agent William J. Hough II led the seminar, a nearly 30-year veteran of the agency’s criminal investigation division. Hough explained to the students that for the last three decades he has prosecuted internet crimes against children.
“I get online every day and I find people who want to hurt young people. Everything you learn here today can affect you for the rest of your life. Every single choice you make has a consequence,” he said.
Hough urged caution on the internet, specifically for children using social media apps and online video games, explaining that sexual predators often prowl these platforms for victims. According to Hough, sexual predators increasingly leverage the anonymity of the internet to target children online
The veteran criminal investigator belabored that point with the fact he has employed over 27 fake online personas in his pursuit to catch perpetrators, including accounts with fake names and pictures.
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“Every site that you go on, you don't know who you're talking to and that is the problem,” he said.
Hough then polled the school’s 5th and 6th grade classes about their social media habits, including their favorite online platforms.
Among both genders, social media apps such as Snapchat, Instagram, Discord and Tik Tok ranked the most popular. Many students also admitted playing video games online with common games including Roblox, Fortnite, Call of Duty and Among Us.
Unlike a game, however, Hough noted there is real danger online when children expose personal information to strangers online.
“This is not a video game. You can’t hit restart. You think it’s okay to play because they seem cool, but it's not because some of these guys pretend to be someone they’re not, Hough said. “You’re going to meet somebody online, and they will want to harm you.”
Hough concluded the safety seminar requesting students sign a contract, pledging to remain vigilant while online.
“I want to challenge each and every one of you to make a commitment to your friends, your teachers and your parents that your goal is to be a good student and to follow the rules,” he said. “I want you to make a commitment that if somebody asks you for an inappropriate picture that you will not do it, and if somebody wants personal information, you are not going to send it.”
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Aug. 23
• Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.
Aug. 22
• Angela Denise Minniefield, 52, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of marijuana and leaving the scene of an accident.
• Laervin Jamahl Jones, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.
• Japerra Victoria Goshea, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.
• Theft was reported in Alexander City.
• Leaving the scene of an accident was reported in Alexander City.
• Animal running at large and dog presumed to be vicioius was reported in Alexander City.
• Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City.
• Assault and leaving the scene of an accident was reported in Alexander City.
Aug. 21
• Jamie Marvin Deason, 48, of Alexander City was arrested for theft, attempting to elude a police officer and public intoxication.
• Cody Dean Satterrfield, 27, of New Site was arrested for domestic violence.
• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.
• Public intoxication and attempting to elude a police officer was reported in Alexander City.
• Theft was reported in Alexander City.
Aug. 20
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• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.
• Harassment was reported in Alexander City.
• Domestic violence and criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.
• Theft was reported in Alexander City.
• Theft was reported in Alexander City.
Aug. 19
• Ragen Shea Davis, 31, of Montevallo was arrested for possession of marijuana.
• Dalton Blake Johnson, 30, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and driving under the influence of combined substances.
• Randiez Trevonn Eason, 19, of Lafayette was arrested for failure to appear.
• Possession of marijuana and driving under the influence of combined substances was reported in Alexander City.
• Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City.
Aug. 18
• James Dexter Butler, 41, of Alexander City was arrested for bail jumping.
• Criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City.
• Domestic violence and assault was reported in Alexander City.
• Dog presumed to be vicious and animal running at large was reported in Alexander City. | https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/news/arrest-and-incident-reports-of-the-alexander-city-police-department-from-aug-18-to-aug/article_c24989d4-23dd-11ed-94e0-5f435a98c905.html | 2022-08-24T22:30:37Z | alexcityoutlook.com | control | https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/news/arrest-and-incident-reports-of-the-alexander-city-police-department-from-aug-18-to-aug/article_c24989d4-23dd-11ed-94e0-5f435a98c905.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Average gasoline prices in Alabama have fallen eight cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.45 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,348 stations in Alabama. Prices in Alabama are 50.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 63.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 6.3 cents in the last week and stands at $4.97 per gallon.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Alabama was priced at $2.89 per gallon Sunday while the most expensive was $4.39 per gallon, a difference of $1.50 per gallon.
The national average price of gasoline has fallen 5.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.86 per gallon Monday. The national average is down 51.3 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 72.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.
Historical gasoline prices in Alabama and the national average going back ten years:
August 22, 2021: $2.81 per gallon (U.S. Average: $3.14 per gallon)
August 22, 2020: $1.87 per gallon (U.S. Average: $2.18 per gallon)
August 22, 2019: $2.24 per gallon (U.S. Average: $2.60 per gallon)
August 22, 2018: $2.52 per gallon (U.S. Average: $2.82 per gallon)
August 22, 2017: $2.08 per gallon (U.S. Average: $2.34 per gallon)
August 22, 2016: $1.92 per gallon (U.S. Average: $2.17 per gallon)
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August 22, 2015: $2.18 per gallon (U.S. Average: $2.62 per gallon)
August 22, 2014: $3.20 per gallon (U.S. Average: $3.43 per gallon)
August 22, 2013: $3.28 per gallon (U.S. Average: $3.52 per gallon)
August 22, 2012: $3.52 per gallon (U.S. Average: $3.71 per gallon)
Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:
Birmingham- $3.45 per gallon, down 9.1 cents per gallon from last week's $3.54 per gallon.
Montgomery- $3.43 per gallon, down 9.1 cents per gallon from last week's $3.52 per gallon.
“While some areas saw gas prices rise slightly last week, the national average saw yet another weekly decline, extending the streak to ten straight weeks. The pace of declines is certainly slowing down as oil prices have bounced up slightly, but the West Coast and Northeastern U.S. are areas that still may see gas prices decline, while the South and Midwest see the drop fade and potentially slight increases," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "In addition to falling gasoline prices, the average price of diesel has fallen below $5 per gallon for the first time since March, likely helping to cool off aggressive inflation numbers. Thus far, Mother Nature has spared us from disruptions from hurricanes, but that remains a wildcard as we head into the peak of hurricane season."
GasBuddy is a voice for gas prices and a source for station-level data. GasBuddy's survey updates 288 times every day from a diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide.
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will make a down payment on deficit reduction to fight inflation, invest in domestic energy production and manufacturing, and, allegedly reduce carbon emissions by roughly 40 percent by 2030.
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White Oak Landing is a Russell Lands development with 44 home sites in two phases. White Oak Landing broke ground in August 2019 as the first new subdivision in Alexander City in 10-plus years.
A major real estate partnership has occurred in Lake Martin.
Last week, a luxury homes developer, Centennial Homes, joined a list of approved builders for several upcoming Russell Lands developments.
The company has announced a deal with Russell Lands to construct several neighborhoods on Lake Martin in the near future.
Centennial Homes CEO Scott Underwood described the company’s expansion into Tallapoosa County as a natural fit for the developer, as he noted the company has had found much success building homes at Smith Lake in recent years.
“Lake buyers today are looking for not only a place to get away for the weekend but for homes that feel like a luxury resort — that is what we are building,” Underwood said.
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Since 2015, Centennial Homes has been building custom luxury homes in Alabama in the Hoover and Smith Lake areas. Most of the company’s recently completed homes range between $1 million to $3 million.
Underwood explained that their homes offer luxury features that many prospective homebuyers dream about.
“We have features like waterfalls, pools and spas, all the way down to whole-house-scenting technology,” he said.
Alan Howard, co-owner of Centennial Homes, added that the company brings a unique design to each project.
“We have never built the same home twice; they are truly custom,” Howard said.
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By Christopher P. Reen
The internet that Silicon Valley promised us was supposed to be a haven for new ideas, robust free speech and a free flow of information. Instead, the internet we got is dominated by a handful of Big Tech companies that wield unprecedented power over nearly every aspect of our lives.
While Google and Facebook are amassing billions of dollars in advertising revenue, small, local and independent media companies, which produce content that fuels these platforms, have to fight for scraps. Big Tech does everything it can to ensure that its users never leave their platform for other sites – depriving small and local publishers of their chance to monetize their content. In my home state of Colorado, 59% of residents get their news from Facebook and 44% of residents use Google as their primary source of news.
As a result, small, local and independent publishers are shuttering their doors, and the companies that don’t align with the ideologies of Silicon Valley’s elite that make up these tech giants are punished and censored. Recent reporting shows that local newspapers in the U.S. are dying off at a rate of two per week, as 360 newspapers have shuttered since the end of 2019.
Big Tech’s suffocation of local news is important because Americans trust their local news – 73% of U.S. adults surveyed by the Poynter Media Trust Survey said they have confidence in their local newspaper, compared to 55% for national network news stations. Moreover, local news helps bind our communities by reporting on events closest to us, our friends and our families. It can present diverse ideas and opinions often unexamined by mainstream corporate media.
Data from the News/Media Alliance shows that news publishers employ 9,560 Colorado reporters and newsroom staff. Big Tech’s ad tech tax takes 50-70% of every ad dollar from news publishers while hiring zero reporters. Local papers could hire more reporters if Big Tech paid them for the quality journalism that fuels their platforms and profits.
Fortunately, several bipartisan solutions gaining momentum in Congress are designed to reign in the excesses of Big Tech. The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) is among the most promising pieces of legislation.
The JCPA is designed to address Big Tech’s unprecedented assault on the free press and free speech by allowing small, local and independent news publishers to band together to negotiate better terms with Big Tech (notably Google and Facebook) for using their content.
Most importantly, the JCPA prohibits viewpoint discrimination, meaning the Big Tech platforms cannot exclude publications with conservative editorial pages, like our Washington Examiner and others.
Due to antitrust laws, news publishers are forced to cut deals with Facebook and Google one-on-one. The bill removes legal obstacles to news organizations’ ability to negotiate collectively and secure fair terms from gatekeeper platforms that regularly access news content without paying for its value.
Hundreds of small, local and independent news publishers from across the political spectrum support the JCPA. Recent polling by the News/Media Alliance found that 70 percent of Americans believe it is important for Congress to pass the JCPA and more than two-thirds (67%) of Republican respondents agree that elected officials who oppose the JCPA are allowing Big Tech to have all the negotiating power instead of arming local media with the tools to fight back.
The JCPA is a crucial first step to standing up to Big Tech’s anti-competitive practices, and it is a bill that both Republicans and Democrats can get behind. Small and local publishers work hard to report the news and cover their communities, yet Big Tech gets to profit from their work. This is fundamentally unfair, and the JCPA will bring about a much-needed change.
Contact your member of Congress to support the JCPA and ensure Big Tech doesn’t cancel local news.
Christopher P. Reen is the president and CEO of Clarity Media Group, publisher of the Colorado Springs Gazette, Denver Gazette and the Washington Examiner. He is the past president of America’s Newspapers, the leading national association of more than 1,600 online and print newspapers. | https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/opinion/guest-column-hometown-newspapers-stand-up-to-big-tech/article_3a396b82-23c8-11ed-aa34-5f721397c69e.html | 2022-08-24T22:30:55Z | alexcityoutlook.com | control | https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/opinion/guest-column-hometown-newspapers-stand-up-to-big-tech/article_3a396b82-23c8-11ed-aa34-5f721397c69e.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Scattered thunderstorms this evening, then cloudy with rain likely late. Low 69F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 70%. Locally heavy rainfall possible..
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Scattered thunderstorms this evening, then cloudy with rain likely late. Low 69F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 70%. Locally heavy rainfall possible.
Benjamin Russell’s first Quarterback Club meeting for Thursday, August 24 has been moved to Tuesday, August 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday’s meeting will be the first of the four yearly meetings for the club. The three following dates are Tuesday, September 13, Tuesday, October 4 and Tuesday, October 25.
Tuesday’s special guest speaker will be former Wildcat head football coach and University of Alabama assistant Willie Carl Martin.
If you ordered your membership pass online, they will be available for pickup at the Tuesday meeting along with your reserved parking pass.
Passes are still available and are $55, which provides a dinner for two at each meeting and a parking pass for Benjamin Russell home games.
All meetings are held at the Benjamin Russell cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
For any questions, contact Quarterback Club president Scott Hardy at 256-496-2450.
Henry Zimmer is sports editor for The Outlook and Dadeville Record. He may be contacted via email at henry.zimmer@alexcityoutlook.com.
Now, more than ever, the world needs trustworthy reporting—but good journalism isn’t free.
Please support our tireless efforts to gather and report your local news by subscribing or making a contribution. | https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/sports/benjamin-russell-first-quarterback-club-meeting-date-changed/article_badf361c-23d8-11ed-95bc-efff4da3d6bd.html | 2022-08-24T22:31:01Z | alexcityoutlook.com | control | https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/sports/benjamin-russell-first-quarterback-club-meeting-date-changed/article_badf361c-23d8-11ed-95bc-efff4da3d6bd.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Eugene Family YMCA is facing a staff shortage as the school year approaches. The Y needs 35 more childcare workers to run its popular after-school programs. That's more than a third of the 100 total employees needed to operate at full capacity.
The YMCA is Lane County’s largest child care provider, with 22 after-school programs serving students from pre-K to fifth grade in the Eugene 4J, South Lane and Bethel School Districts.
Holly Kriz Anderson is Senior Director of Youth Programs. She told KLCC, “Our plan is to open on September 6th and 7th, even if it means we have our office staff out there running programs. So we’re just trying everything we can to get the positions filled and to get the word out there.” She emphasized people need to be qualified to be hired. Staff must have some background working in summer camps, coaching or other education experience.
She said to attract applicants, they’ve tried things like social media posts, having college student employees speak to their education classmates, and offering incentives for referrals.
Demand is high for after school care—Kriz Anderson said their waiting list is in the triple digits, and that every child care program in the county has similar issues. She said the Y has to balance keeping costs low for working families who need care, and paying high enough wages to attract employees.
The Eugene Family YMCA's "Careers" page is here. | https://www.klcc.org/economy-business/2022-08-24/eugene-ymca-crunched-for-child-care-staff | 2022-08-24T22:31:06Z | klcc.org | control | https://www.klcc.org/economy-business/2022-08-24/eugene-ymca-crunched-for-child-care-staff | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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