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TEL-AVIV, Israel, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellomay Capital Ltd. (NYSE American: ELLO) (TASE: ELLO) ("Ellomay" or the "Company"), a renewable energy and power generator and developer of renewable energy and power projects in Europe and Israel, today reported the publication in Israel of financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 of Dorad Energy Ltd. ("Dorad"), in which Ellomay currently indirectly holds approximately 9.4% through its indirect 50% ownership of U. Dori Energy Infrastructures Ltd. ("Dori Energy").
On August 24, 2022, Amos Luzon Entrepreneurship and Energy Group Ltd. (f/k/a U. Dori Group Ltd.) (the "Luzon Group"), an Israeli public company that currently holds the remaining 50% of Dori Energy, which, in turn, holds 18.75% of Dorad, published its quarterly report in Israel based on the requirements of the Israeli Securities Law, 1968. Based on applicable regulatory requirements, the quarterly report of the Luzon Group includes the financial statements of Dorad for the same period.
The financial statements of Dorad for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. Ellomay will include its indirect share of these results (through its holdings in Dori Energy) in its financial results for this period. In an effort to provide Ellomay's shareholders with access to Dorad's financial results (which were published in Hebrew), Ellomay hereby provides a convenience translation of Dorad's financial results.
Dorad Financial Highlights
- Dorad's unaudited revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2022 - approximately NIS 465.5 million.
- Dorad's unaudited operating profit for the three months ended June 30, 2022 - approximately NIS 24.8 million.
Dorad's financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 note that following the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in China in December 2019, and the spreading of the coronavirus to many other countries in early 2020, there has been a decline in economic activity in many regions of the world, as well as in Israel. The spreading of the coronavirus caused, among other things, a disruption in the supply chain, a decrease in global transport volume, traffic and employment restrictions declared by the Israeli government and other governments around the world, as well as declines in the value of financial assets and commodities in markets in Israel and around the world. Dorad notes that it is operating in accordance with the guidelines of the Israeli Ministries of Energy and Health on dealing with the coronavirus crisis, including preparations of the operation and maintenance employees of the power plant and shift work as required. Dorad's financial statements further note it monitors the re-spreading of the virus and continuously examines the options for action in the event of a material decline in its income as a result of the spread of the coronavirus.
Dorad's financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 further note that on July 28, 2022, the Israeli Electricity Authority published a decision titled "Annual Electricity Rate Update 2022," which, among other things, provided for an increase in the average production component of approximately 24.3% compared to 2021, applicable from August 1, 2022, that will remain in effect through the end of 2022.
Based on the information provided by Dorad, the demand for electricity by Dorad's customers is seasonal and is affected by, inter alia, the climate prevailing in that season. The months of the year are split into three seasons as follows: the summer season – the months of July and August; the winter season - the months of December, January and February; and intermediate seasons – (spring and autumn), the months from March to June and from September to November. There is a higher hourly demand for electricity during the winter and summer seasons, and the average electricity consumption per hour is higher in these seasons than in the intermediate seasons and is even characterized by peak demands due to extreme climate conditions of heat or cold. In addition, Dorad's revenues are affected by the change in load and time tariffs - TAOZ (an electricity tariff that varies across seasons and across the day in accordance with demand hour clusters), as, on average, TAOZ tariffs are higher in the summer season than in the intermediate and winter seasons. Therefore, the results presented for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, which include the intermediate months of April – June, are not indicative of full year results. In addition, due to various reasons, including the effects of the spread of COVID-19 and the economic impact of such spread and of actions taken by governments and authorities, the results included herein may not be indicative of second quarter results in the future.
A translation of the financial results for Dorad as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021 and as of and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2022 is included at the end of this press release. Ellomay does not undertake to separately report Dorad's financial results in a press release in the future. Neither Ellomay nor its independent public accountants have reviewed or consulted with the Amos Luzon Entrepreneurship and Energy Group Ltd., Dori Energy or Dorad with respect to the financial results included in this press release.
About Ellomay Capital Ltd.
Ellomay is an Israeli based company whose shares are registered with the NYSE American and with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "ELLO". Since 2009, Ellomay Capital focuses its business in the renewable energy and power sectors in Europe and Israel.
To date, Ellomay has evaluated numerous opportunities and invested significant funds in the renewable, clean energy and natural resources industries in Israel, Italy and Spain, including:
- Approximately 35.9 MW of photovoltaic power plants in Spain and a photovoltaic power plant of approximately 9 MW in Israel;
- 9.375% indirect interest in Dorad Energy Ltd., which owns and operates one of Israel's largest private power plants with production capacity of approximately 860MW, representing about 6%-8% of Israel's total current electricity consumption;
- 51% of Talasol, which owns a photovoltaic plant with a peak capacity of 300MW in the municipality of Talaván, Cáceres, Spain;
- Groen Gas Goor B.V., Groen Gas Oude-Tonge B.V. and Groen Gas Gelderland B.V., project companies operating anaerobic digestion plants in the Netherlands, with a green gas production capacity of approximately 3 million, 3.8 million and 9.5 million (with a license to produce 7.5 million) Nm3 per year, respectively; and
- 83.333% of Ellomay Pumped Storage (2014) Ltd., which is involved in a project to construct a 156 MW pumped storage hydro power plant in the Manara Cliff, Israel.
For more information about Ellomay, visit http://www.ellomay.com.
Information Relating to Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements that are based on the current expectations and assumptions of the Company's management. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding the Company's plans and objectives, expectations and assumptions of management are forward-looking statements. The use of certain words, including the words "estimate," "project," "intend," "expect," "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking statements. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those that may be expressed or implied by the Company's forward-looking statements, including regulatory changes, the decisions of the Israeli Electricity Authority, changes in demand, technical and other disruptions in the operations of the power plant operated by Dorad and changes in the prices of natural gas and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Dorad's operations and projects, including in connection with reductions in the consumption of electricity by Dorad's customers and the Israeli Electricity Company, delays in supply of gas, steps taken by Israeli authorities, regulatory changes, changes in the supply and prices of resources required for the operation of the Dorad's facilities (and in the price of oil and electricity, and technical and other disruptions in the operation of Dorad), in addition to other risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's business that are described in greater detail in the filings the Company makes from time to time with Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements are made as of this date and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact:
Kalia Rubenbach (Weintraub)
CFO
Tel: +972 (3) 797-1111
Email: HilaI@ellomay.com
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TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) will webcast management participation as follows:
- 2022 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference at 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, September 8, 2022
- Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference at 11:05 a.m. ET on Monday, September 12, 2022
The sessions may be accessed from the "Investors & Media" page of Regeneron's website at https://investor.regeneron.com/events-and-presentations. Replays of the webcasts will be archived on the Company's website for at least 30 days.
Regeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for nearly 35 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, pain, hematologic conditions, infectious diseases and rare diseases.
Regeneron is accelerating and improving the traditional drug development process through our proprietary VelociSuite® technologies, such as VelocImmune®, which uses unique genetically humanized mice to produce optimized fully human antibodies and bispecific antibodies, and through ambitious research initiatives such as the Regeneron Genetics Center, which is conducting one of the largest genetics sequencing efforts in the world.
For more information, please visit www.Regeneron.com or follow @Regeneron on Twitter.
Contact Information:
Ryan Crowe
914.847.8790
ryan.crowe@regeneron.com
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- Mike Garrison Named EVP and President, Medical segment
- Rick Byrd Named EVP and President, Interventional segment
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced the appointment of two senior leaders to segment president roles.
Michael (Mike) Garrison has been named executive vice president (EVP) and president of the Medical segment, and Richard (Rick) Byrd has been named executive vice president (EVP) and president of the Interventional segment, both effective Sept. 6.
Garrison and Byrd will be responsible for the global operational, commercial and financial performance of the businesses that comprise their respective segments, including advancing the portfolio and innovation agenda aligned to the BD 2025 strategy. They will also be accountable for advancing the overall culture and high-performing talent landscape within their segments. They will be members of the BD Executive Leadership Team and report to Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD.
In addition, BD announced that Simon Campion will depart the company on Sept. 9 for an executive role in the health care industry. Campion joined BD through the acquisition of Bard and led BD's Interventional segment through the integration. He most recently served as president of the Medical segment.
"Mike and Rick are highly effective leaders who have demonstrated strategic and operational excellence in their nearly two decades at BD," said Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD. "Their focus on driving growth and meaningful outcomes has been critical as we pursue our BD 2025 strategy, and they are well-rounded, seasoned leaders with a track record of developing strong teams that deliver impactful results. Their broad experiences across multiple BD businesses and segments position them well for their new roles as we advance our growth agenda and build BD's future. I would also like to thank Simon for his many contributions over his 14 years with Bard and BD."
Mike Garrison, EVP and president, Medical segment
Garrison, 53, has served as worldwide president of BD Medication Management Solutions (MMS) since 2020, during which he advanced the innovation agenda including BD's most recent acquisition of Parata Systems. Prior to that he was worldwide president of BD Surgery, where he helped integrate legacy Bard and BD product platforms into an integrated Surgery offering and developed growth strategies for Advanced Repair and Reconstruction. He has also served as vice president and general manager of Worldwide Infusion Systems in MMS and held multiple senior roles across different business units across the company including vice president of Research and Development (R&D) for BD's Medication and Procedural Solutions business unit. Before joining BD in 2005, Garrison worked at Edwards Lifesciences and Roche Diagnostics.
Garrison earned a doctorate in Bioengineering from the University of Washington and Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering from Duke University.
Rick Byrd, EVP and president, Interventional segment
Byrd, 55, has served as worldwide president of Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS), BD's largest business unit, since 2019, during which he drove high-impact category innovation through BD's "One-Stick Hospital Stay" vision, which is transforming the in-patient experience by eliminating unnecessary needlesticks and accelerating growth with the acquisition of Velano Vascular. Previously, he served as worldwide president of Preanalytical Systems in BD Life Sciences, and vice president and general manager within BD Medical, where he led three global, multi-billion-dollar growth businesses within MDS. He also served in a number of R&D roles focused on innovation, including vice president of worldwide R&D within BD Medical.
Byrd earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech.
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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HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Covr Financial Technologies (Covr) has launched Covr Pro (CovrPro.com), bringing its industry-leading digital insurance platform to independent financial advisors. Originally created for and trusted by 30,000 advisors at leading financial firms, this new offering will give independent financial advisors a simple, digital solution for life, long-term care, linked-benefit, and disability insurance.
"Whether a new or seasoned independent advisor, Covr Pro offers instant access to leading technology and comprehensive support that streamlines insurance transactions and improves client experiences," said Ron Alexander, Covr President and Chief Innovation Officer. "We're thrilled that our digital BGA solution is now available to more than 400,000 independent advisors in the U.S. to help grow their insurance businesses."
Covr Pro, led by Scott Westfall, offers self-directed tools for real-time quotes from the top insurance carriers, 100-percent drop-ticket for all available products, and end-to-end support from Covr's team of experts. An innovative subscription model and state-of-the-art digital capabilities allow Covr to offer highly competitive commissions, making Covr Pro the choice for independent advisors who want to simplify their insurance practice. For those not focused on insurance, independent advisors can refer clients to Covr Assist for a full-service solution.
"Our mission at Covr is to ensure that as many people and families as possible have access to the best life, LTC, linked-benefit and DI insurance products for their needs," said Westfall. "Offering our best-in-class digital platform to independent advisors goes a long way in helping us achieve that goal."
Learn more at www.CovrPro.com, or call 888-988-6482.
Covr partners with financial services firms to provide life insurance solutions to their customers in an efficient, easy way that streamlines the process of selling and buying policies. Covr offers a choice of trusted life insurance products from leading insurance carriers, an easy way to compare rates, and the ability to provide coverage within minutes. Through its digital insurance solutions, Covr helps financial institutions and independent advisors deliver a great experience under the brand their customers already trust. Covr currently serves over 30,000 financial advisors and over 40 million customers across over 30 financial institutions. More information is available www.covrtech.com, or follow Covr at @covrtech and on LinkedIn.
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Experienced HR executive joins GF leadership team
MALTA, N.Y., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) (GF), a global leader in feature-rich semiconductor manufacturing, today announced the appointment of Pradheepa Raman as Chief People Officer. The appointment is effective September 12, 2022.
An experienced human resources executive with demonstrated success in driving positive change to the employee experience and building organizational resiliency through skills development, Raman will be responsible for leading all aspects of GF's worldwide human resources efforts. As GF continues to expand its global manufacturing capacity, key areas of focus for Raman will be recruitment, talent development, and advancing GF's culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Raman joins GF from Stanley Black & Decker, where she held the dual roles of global head of human resources and chief transformation officer for the company's largest business unit. Prior to that, she served as the company's chief talent innovation officer. Before Stanley Black & Decker, Raman served as head of talent, diversity, and employee engagement at Samsung Electronics America, and in several human resources leadership roles at global technology company Avaya.
"Pradheepa joins us with a proven track record of driving impact through thoughtful, strategic human resources leadership, delivering a best-in-class employee experience that sets the stage for success, growth, and innovation," said GF President and CEO Dr. Thomas Caulfield. "On behalf of our 15,000-strong global team, I welcome Pradheepa to GF. I am thrilled for her to join our leadership team and take GF's human resources strategy to new heights, during this unprecedented time for semiconductor manufacturing."
"I am incredibly excited to begin my journey at GF at a time when the semiconductor industry is so vital to the global economy," said Raman. "I am really looking forward to working with GF's global team of talented engineers, technicians, and business leaders. GF's diverse talent pool is a real strength and their relentless commitment to developing their employees was critical in my decision to join the leadership team. Employees are a company's most important resource, and I have spent my career creating HR systems to engage, develop, and empower talent. I can't wait to get started at GF."
GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF is redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development and fabrication services. With a talented and diverse workforce and an at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology source to its worldwide customers. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. GF undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law.
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Zane Smith, the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Regular Season Champion, will return to Front Row Motorsports (FRM) in 2023 to compete in a dynamic schedule that will include defending his regular season championship with the No. 38 team in the NASCAR Truck Series. In addition, Smith will make his Daytona 500 debut with FRM as part of a plan that will include other NASCAR Cup Series starts for the organization as well as possible NASCAR Xfinity Series races in collaboration with FRM.
The plan is part of Smith’s ongoing, long-term agreement and plan for growth with the organization.
“We have been thrilled with the performance by Zane this season,” said Bob Jenkins, Owner, Front Row Motorsports. “We always felt that he was the next breakthrough star in the sport, and he has been proving that this season. We have a plan laid out for him and our next step will be to put Zane and that team in NASCAR Cup Series races where we know we can be successful. We also want to give Zane the opportunity to win more races and a championship with our truck series program, and we are excited to see what he will do next season.”
FRM will tap its potent NASCAR Truck Series team to prepare a third NASCAR Cup Series car and work with Smith during the select NASCAR Cup Series starts as an open car. FRM will support Smith with new business and marketing efforts for Xfinity Series races. Currently FRM does not have plans to enter its own Xfinity Series entry.
The FRM truck series team has led Smith to three wins, fifteen top-10, 10 top-five finishes, and the regular season title. Smith is currently second in points and is competing for the championship.
“Chris Lawson, his team, and Zane have really worked well together this season,” said Jerry Freeze, General Manager, Front Row Motorsports. “We do not want to change that chemistry, but also feel this team is up to the challenge with Zane to compete in the NASCAR Cup Series. We will be strategic as what races we select to enter. We want to allow Zane to highlight what many have seen him do this year at the elite level. We will announce those races later once the 2023 schedules are announced. Until that time, we are focused on winning the truck series championship.”
Smith has continued to add to an already impressive career on the track this season. He currently has six wins in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series to complement his four ARCA Series wins. Off the track, Smith continues to be one of the sport’s most likeable personalities and is the 2020 NASCAR Truck Series Most Popular Driver. He made his NASCAR Cup Series debut earlier this year with an impressive 17th-place finish and is excited for what is ahead.
“Front Row Motorsports has a lot of great momentum now, not only with their Truck Series program, but also with their Cup Series program,” said Smith, a two-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship runner-up. “While I’m 100 percent focused now on the Truck Series playoffs and racing to win a championship for our partners, I’m excited for what the future holds next season as I get the opportunity to also compete at the next level and continue to grow as a race car driver.”
Smith and the team return to the track on Friday, September 9 at the Kansas Speedway for the third playoff race of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule.
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CORK, Ireland, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced the pricing of its offering of €600 million senior notes due 2028. The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment or redemption of near-term indebtedness. General corporate purposes may also include acquisitions, additions to working capital, repurchase of ordinary shares, dividends, capital expenditures and investments in JCI's subsidiaries.
Tyco Fire & Security Finance, S.C.A., a subsidiary of the Company, is a co-issuer of the notes. The closing for the transaction is expected to occur on September 7, 2022, subject to certain customary closing conditions.
J.P. Morgan, BBVA, UniCredit, Barclays, Crédit Agricole CIB, Standard Chartered Bank and US Bancorp are serving as joint book-running managers to facilitate the transaction. Citigroup, Danske Bank, Deutsche Bank, ING, TD Securities and Westpac Banking Corporation are serving as co-managers of the offering.
The offering of the notes is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement, prospectus and related prospectus supplement. Copies of the prospectus supplement and the base prospectus may be obtained by contacting J.P. Morgan Securities plc collect at +44-207-134-2468; Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. collect at +34-91-537-9330; or UniCredit Bank AG collect at +49-89-378-15921. Investors may also obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
About Johnson Controls:
At Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.
Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering.
Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry.
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Kegan Kline Was Briefly in Indiana Police Custody, Lawyer Asks to Delay Hearing Over 'Negotiations': Reports
During an Aug. 2020 interview with police, Kegan Kline acknowledged he interacted online with Libby German before she was killed. Kline has not been charged in the Delphi case, and is awaiting trial in a separate child pornography case.
An Indiana man who acknowledged interacting online with Delphi homicide victim Libby German before her death was temporarily transferred from the Miami County Jail into the custody of state police last Friday, according to local media reports, citing an unsealed court order.
Kegan Kline, 27, of Peru, Indiana, has been jailed since 2020 for allegedly soliciting and possessing child pornography using a fake social media persona. He pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial.
Kline has not been charged or identified as a suspect in the 2017 slayings of 14-year-old Libby and her best friend, 13-year-old Abby Williams, who were killed while hiking near a railroad trestle.
But public interest in a possible link between Kline and the Delphi case began last December, when it was alleged in an affidavit that Kline admitted to creating a fake social media persona known as “anthony_shots” to interact with, solicit nude photos and attempt to meet with underage girls.
“The fictitious anthony_shots profile used images of a known male model and portrayed himself as being extremely wealthy and owning numerous sports cars,” Delphi investigators said in a press release seeking information about the account, without naming Kline.
"Days later, Kline was linked to the anthony_shots moniker in an August 2020 probable cause affidavit that surfaced in media reports."
According to the affidavit, “[Kline] admitted to creating the anthony_shots profile and speaking to underaged girls” during a February 2017 interview with authorities. On the day of the interview, authorities were executing a search warrant at Kline’s home and seized multiple devices, the heavily redacted affidavit read.
After he was arrested in the child porn case, Kline acknowledged in an interview with police that he interacted with Libby German online before she was killed, according a transcript obtained by "The Murder Sheet" podcast, which has been covering the case.
During the interview, police asked Kline when he met Libby German.
"I don't know. I literally don't know. It had to be on Instagram or something," Kline replied, according to the transcript.
"Okay. So she added you on Instagram. When was that, would you say?" an investigator asked.
"I literally have no clue," Kline answered. "I don't remember talking to her, really. I didn't even know who she really was until after I saw that on the news and I was like, oh wow, that name. Like, I remembered the name."
“The Murder Sheet” podcast hosts said in a recent episode that they saw authorities searching the Wabash River in Peru, near Kline’s former home on Aug. 23. There has been no confirmation if the search was tied to Kline’s case or recent transfer of custody.
Kline’s attorney and the prosecutor both requested Kline’s temporary transfer to police custody last week, Fox 59 reported, citing unsealed court documents. His attorney then filed a request to delay a pre-trial conference due to negotiations in progress, according to the outlet.
Kline's lawyer has previously said his client had nothing to do with the Delphi murders.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene's Georgia Home Targeted in 2 Swatting Calls in As Many Days, Police Say
Police received a call claiming a man had been shot, sending them on their way to Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's house, only to discover she had been the target of a swatting call.
Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene on Wednesday and Thursday was the target of swatting calls, where police were sent false tips meant to garner a large, armed police presence to her Georgia home, according to police.
The Rome Police Department said in an incident report that on Wednesday they received a call from a VA crisis line around 1 a.m. about a man who was "shot 5 times in a bathtub,” according to CBS.
Police said the crisis line said a female was still in the home and "possibly had some children inside with her," according to the outlet.
While on the way, authorities learned that the home belonged to Greene. The report said that they were unsure of the situation, but made a “tactical approach” to the home and rang the doorbell, according to CBS.
Greene answered the door minutes later, saying that there were no issues at her home but that she would contact security services and requested a "keep check" on her home, according to the outlet.
The police department later received a phone call from someone using a computer-generated voice who claimed responsibility for the call. "They explained that they were upset by Ms. Greene's stance on 'trans-gender youth's rights' and stated that they were trying to 'SWAT' her," police said.
The report said the suspect claimed to be connected to a website that supports cyberstalking, police said.
Greene confirmed the incident on Twitter and thanked the authorities who responded.
"Last night, I was swatted just after 1 am. I can't express enough gratitude to my local law enforcement here in Rome, Floyd County. More details to come," Greene’s post read.
Then on Thursday, police responded to a call about 2:53 a.m. about “a male possibly shooting his family members and then himself,” the Rome Police Department said, according a report obtained by CNBC.
The caller falsely told police that a man “came out as transgender and claimed they shot the family” at Greene’s address, the report said.
The suspect, who called through an internet chat that appeared to be a suicide crisis line, falsely told police responders that a man “came out as trans-gender and claimed they shot the family” at Greene’s address, the report said. “If anyone tried to stop me from shooting myself, I will shoot them,” said the caller, who called through an internet chat that appeared to be a suicide crisis line. The caller told police their name was Wayne Greene and warned that “they would be waiting for us,” according to the police report.
The officers who went to Greene’s house met her at her front door and explained why they were there. It was then that they confirmed this was a second false report, police said.
"Swatted again last night," Greene wrote on Twitter Thursday.
Police said they were unable to see a location used in the suicide chat line “due to the person(s) using a VPN."
The investigation into the incidents is active and involves the Rome Police Department and the U.S. Capitol Police.
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Meghan Markle's 'Archetypes' Podcast Flies to No. 1, Unseating Joe Rogan for Top Spot on Spotify
Meghan Markle's highly anticipated debut podcast soared to the top of the Spotify charts.
The highly anticipated premiere of Meghan Markle’s "Archetypes" podcast knocked out controversial host Joe Rogan Thursday as the top podcaster on Spotify.
Markle's program soared to the No. 1 spot on Spotify's U.S. charts just two days after its debut featuring a sit-down with tennis star Serena Williams, a good friend of the duchess of Sussex.
Markle has described "Archetypes" as an interview series to “dissect, explore and subvert the labels that try to hold women back.”
Its premiere flew past HBO's companion podcast "The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon" and “Girls Next Level,” hosted by “The Girls Next Door” stars Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt talking about their time in the Playboy Mansion.
Rogan's "The Joe Rogan Experience" has been off and on the top podcast slot for the last three years.
Early this year, more than 1,000 health and science professionals signed an open letter to Spotify, demanding the streaming platform curtail false COVID-19 claims made by Joe Rogan in his hugely popular podcast.
The January petition slammed "The Joe Rogan Experience" host for his history of misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, vaccines and unproven treatments, calling them "a sociological issue of devastating proportions.
“Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Joe Rogan has repeatedly spread misleading and false claims on his podcast, provoking distrust in science and medicine,” the letter says.
The podcast, with an estimated 11 million listeners for each episode, had been Spotify's most popular program, according to the streaming service. The average listener's age is 24.
The service has not publicly responded to the petition.
Legendary Canadian musicians Joni Mitchell and Neil Young pulled their music from Spotify over the controversy.
In February, Rogan publicly apologized for repeatedly using the N-word during podcast episodes. He called it "the most regretful and shameful thing I've ever had to talk about publicly."
Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, had also complained about Rogan's false COVID-19 claims, including that young people did not need to be vaccinated against the virus, which has killed millions around the world.
Markle’s maiden podcast also topped Spotify’s charts in Australia, Canada, Ireland and Great Britain.
The premiere revealed that during the royal couple's visit to 2019 visit to South Africa, a fire broke out in the nursery where their baby, Archie, was staying.
Talking about motherhood with Williams, Markle said, "When we went on our tour to South Africa, we landed with Archie," Meghan, 41, began. "Archie was what, four and a half months old? And the moment we landed, we had to drop him off at this housing unit that they had had us staying in."
While the couple were attending state functions, the nursery caught fire, she said. Luckily, Archie and his nanny were not in the room at the time.
"She was supposed to put Archie down for his nap, and she just said, 'You know what? Let me just go get a snack downstairs.' And she was from Zimbabwe, and we loved that she would always tie him on her, her back with a mud cloth, and her instinct was like, 'Let me just bring him with me before I put him down,''' Markle recounted.
"In that amount of time that she went downstairs, the heater in the nursery caught on fire. There was no smoke detector. Someone happened to just smell smoke down the hallway, went in, fire extinguished," Meghan said. The nanny, she said, was distraught when they returned.
Everyone was "in tears," Markle said, but they had to continue their official visit and speaking engagements. The family was moved into new quarters.
She also spoke of the backlash she received for being an "ambitious" woman, discussing with Williams how society sets different standards for men and women when it comes to chasing one's dreams.
It was not something she felt until she started dating Prince Harry, Markle said.
"Apparently ambition is a terrible, terrible thing for a woman, that is according to some. So, since I've felt the negativity behind it, it's really hard to unfeel it. I can't unsee it, either, in the millions of girls and women who make themselves smaller, so much smaller, on a regular basis," she said.
Williams agreed.
"Often women are definitely put in these different boxes when we are ambitious, or when we do have goals, or when we reach our goals. It's a negative connotation on how we reach the goals," said the 40-year-old professional tennis player.
That applies even to "little girls in a school room," Markle said, noting that a young girl who "is ambitious or raises her hand more, "is likely to be seen as "bossy." To that, Williams again agreed.
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Uvalde School Board Unanimously Votes to Terminate Police Chief Pete Arredondo
In a statement at the school board meeting, a young girl said in a message to law enforcement, “Turn in your badges and step down.”
The Uvalde School Board has cast their unanimous vote to fire the school district’s police chief, Pedro “Pete” Arredondo, over his response to the Robb Elementary school shooting on May 24 that killed 19 students and two teachers.
In a special meeting on Wednesday, the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board met to hear from parents and members of the community before going into a closed-door session to discuss the termination of Arredondo’s contract with the school district.
One young girl took to the podium before the closed door session to say, “I have messages for Pete Arredondo and all the law enforcements that were there that day. Turn in your badges and step down. You don’t deserve to wear one.”
Upon return from the close- door session the board announced that in an unanimous vote they decided to terminate Arredondo’s contract.
Former Chief Arredondo, who was not in attendance to hear his fate, expressed fear over his safety due to death threats he had been receiving, in a 17-page letter released by his attorney less than an hour before the meeting.
“Arredondo does not believe the planned district meeting is safe and is certainly not going to appear without exercising his state rights to be armed, unless the School District 6 discloses in writing its safety protocol to ensure Chief Arredondo’s life and the lives of those in attendance, including both the Board, its Superintendent, and the media” said the letter.
In an investigative report by the Texas House of Representatives on the Robb Elementary shooting released on July 17, it was stated that the Uvalde school district had penned that its police chief was to “assume command and control” in its active shooter plan.
“The chief of police was one of the first responders on the scene. But as events unfolded, he failed to perform or to transfer to another person the role of incident commander. This was an essential duty he had assigned to himself in the plan mentioned above, yet it was not effectively performed by anyone,” the report said.
“The scene was chaotic, without any person obviously in charge or directing the law enforcement response,” the investigative committee wrote.
In the letter from Arredondo’s attorney, George Hyde, argued against the allegations that Arredondo is to blame for the response to the May 24 massacre, instead saying he was a brave officer.
“The district should exercise the same judgment and not make Chief Arredondo out to be a villain. On the contrary, Chief Arredondo was brave, led other officers in saving lives, and took all reasonable actions to prevent further injuries or loss of life, as the Active Shooter protocol demands,” said Hyde.
The letter also goes on to stress that there is no villain other than the shooter and that Arredondo informed the district of measures that needed to be taken in order to prevent an event like the May 24 shooting from happening.
“If the district provided ballistic shields capable of stopping a high velocity bullet, it could have been different,” the letter said.
“If the school district would have prioritized Chief Arredondo’s request over a year prior to the incident, for key-card locks, better fencing, better training, and more equipment, it could have been different.” Hyde said.
Arredondo and his attorney maintain that the chief should not be blamed and that none of his decisions or actions support the Board's findings of “good cause” to justify his termination. They describe the opposite in the letter, saying he did an “outstanding” job considering the situation.
Hyde concluded the letter saying “Chief Arredondo will not participate in his own illegal and unconstitutional public lynching and respectfully requests the Board immediately reinstate him, with all backpay and benefits and close the complaint as unfounded.”
For some families, Arredondo’s termination is seen as a start to help the healing process but that more law enforcement officers from that day need to face a similar fate as Arredondo.
Jesse Rizo, whose niece Jackie Cazares was one of the victims on May 24, was surprised to hear Arredondo requested to be reinstated, according to the Texas Tribune.
“The audacity,” said Rizo. “Who would come up with that? You didn’t have a car wreck into a stop sign. You had a loss of life. Twenty-one of them,” he told the Texas Tribune.
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Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2023 will once again be a two day show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. The 37th show, with Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. of Schuylkill Haven, PA continuing for an eighth year as the title sponsor, will be held on Friday and Saturday, January 21st and 22nd.
Exhibit space is now on sale with exhibitors from both the 2020 and 2022 shows having the opportunity to renew their spaces until October 1, 2022.
Despite Covid-19 restrictions not being lifted until just prior to the 2022 show, the two-day event was heralded as a huge success. Many exhibitors reported they had done the same, if not more business during last year’s two day schedule as they had over three days in previous years.
“Our goal last year was to run a quicker, more efficient show for our exhibitors and attendees,” said show manager Dan Sammons. “The two day format got rave reviews from even the biggest doubters after the show, we got people in and out with the same or similar sales with some exhibitors spending two less days on site!”
Exhibitors, both new and returning, should contact show manager Dan Sammons at 609-888-3618, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., to reserve their space or have detailed information sent before what is expected an early sell-out of space.
After a one-year diversion, the show layout will return to the same design used since the show moved to the Oaks, PA expo center. However, space will still be limited making exhibit space a premium.
“Last year was a year full of changes, new floor plan, new schedule and an all around new concept for the show,” added Sammons. “When evaluating things it was clear the schedule was a success, but the floor plan had some minor issues. The easiest solution was to return to what had worked previously and we can make adjustments from there.”
Show hours will run 2-9 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. The show will again include the Aqua-Duck Water Transport sponsored Ms. Motorsports pageant on Friday night just prior to the show closing at 8 PM. The annual Big-Wheel races and Little Miss competition, not held last year because of Covid, will return to the schedule on Saturday afternoon.
The announcement of special exhibits, autograph guests and seminars will be announcement in the coming months. Hotel rooms and other show information is available at motorsportstradeshow.com or by calling the show office at 609-888-3618.
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Cameron Goldade Appointed Chief Financial Officer
Henry Sykes to be appointed Chair of the Board of Directors effective January 1, 2023, Replacing
Randall Findlay Who Intends to Retire Prior to Next AGM After 16 Years of Service
CALGARY, AB, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pembina Pipeline Corporation ("Pembina" or the "Company") (TSX: PPL) (NYSE: PBA) today announced that it has named Cameron Goldade as the Company's Chief Financial Officer. This appointment concludes the previously announced executive search process undertaken by the Company. Mr. Goldade was appointed the Company's interim CFO in November 2021 and previously served as Vice President of Capital Markets.
"We are very pleased to announce that Cam Goldade has been appointed CFO of Pembina, following a rigorous search process. Over the past seven years, Cam has been a significant contributor to the success of our organization, including stepping up into the role of interim CFO, through his consistent focus on financial discipline, risk management and capital allocation. Along with the entire leadership team, I am excited to continue our work together, advancing Pembina's position as a truly differentiated, integrated leader in the midstream space," said Scott Burrows, Pembina's President, and Chief Executive Officer.
As part of its ongoing Board succession planning, the Company also announced that Henry Sykes will be appointed as Board Chair effective January 1, 2023, replacing Randall Findlay who, as previously announced, intends to retire prior to the next annual meeting of shareholders and will not stand for re-election. Mr. Sykes joined the Pembina Board in 2017 and is currently the Chair of the Human Resources, Health and Compensation Committee and a member of the Audit Committee.
"On behalf of the Board and the Pembina leadership team I would like to thank Randy for all that he has contributed over the many years he has been with Pembina. During his tenure the Company has experienced significant growth and has become a leading corporation in our industry while maintaining the principles and values critical to our social contract with stakeholders. His leadership and guidance over the past sixteen years has been an important contributor to this progress and we acknowledge and appreciate all that he has done for the company and its people including his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition to Henry, who I am looking forward to working with in his new capacity in 2023," said Mr. Burrows.
"The Canadian energy sector is one of the most exciting and innovative globally. Pembina has risen to meet its opportunities and challenges, and I am exceedingly pleased to have been involved through my role on the Board. It has been an incredible past year working with Scott through the transition but now with a dynamic and engaged Board and an energetic and experienced leadership team, there is no better time for me to look to transition the role of Chair to Henry. I am confident Henry's knowledge and leadership will allow the Company to continue to be a leader in the sector and deliver value to its broad group of stakeholders," said Randy Findlay, Chair of the Pembina Board of Directors.
Biographies
About Cameron Goldade
Prior to his appointment as interim Chief Financial Officer, Cameron Goldade was Vice President, Capital Markets, overseeing the Company's corporate development, corporate planning, investor relations, treasury, and cash management functions.
Prior to joining Pembina in 2015, Mr. Goldade spent eleven years in energy-focused investment banking where he provided advice and counsel related to mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and equity and debt financings. He has considerable experience in most aspects of the energy industry, including: petroleum, natural gas and other product pipelines and related infrastructure facilities. Mr. Goldade holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Distinction) from the University of Calgary and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Toronto.
About Henry Sykes
Henry Sykes is the former President and director of MGM Energy Corp., a Canadian public energy company focused on the acquisition and development of hydrocarbon resources in Canada's Northwest Territories and Arctic regions (January 2007 to June 2014). He was President of ConocoPhillips Canada (2001 to 2006) and Executive Vice-President, Business Development of Gulf Canada Resources Ltd. before that.
Mr. Sykes began his career as a lawyer and specialized in mergers and acquisitions, securities and corporate law. He is past Chair and member of the boards of Arts Commons and The Arctic Institute of North America, and a director of several private companies involved in the oil and gas industry.
He has a Bachelor of Arts in economics from McGill University, a law degree from the University of Toronto and a Master of Law degree from the London School of Economics. He is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.
About Pembina
Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a leading energy transportation and midstream service provider that has served North America's energy industry for more than 65 years. Pembina owns an integrated network of hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas pipelines, gas gathering and processing facilities, oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics services, and a growing export terminals business. Through our integrated value chain, we seek to provide safe and reliable infrastructure solutions which connect producers and consumers of energy across the world, support a more sustainable future and benefit our customers, investors, employees and communities. For more information, please visit www.pembina.com.
Purpose of Pembina:
To be the leader in delivering integrated infrastructure solutions connecting global markets:
- Customers choose us first for reliable and value-added services;
- Investors receive sustainable industry-leading total returns;
- Employees say we are the 'employer of choice' and value our safe, respectful, collaborative and inclusive work culture; and
- Communities welcome us and recognize the net positive impact of our social and environmental commitment.
Pembina is structured into three Divisions: Pipelines Division, Facilities Division and Marketing & New Ventures Division.
Pembina's common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under PPL and PBA, respectively. For more information, visit www.pembina.com.
Forward-Looking Information and Statements
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), including forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of applicable securities legislation, that are based on Pembina's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "continue", "anticipate", "schedule", "will", "expects", "estimate", "potential", "planned", "future", "outlook", "strategy", "protect", "trend", "commit", "maintain", "focus", "ongoing", "believe" and similar expressions suggesting future events or future performance.
In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements pertaining to, without limitation, the following: Pembina's growth opportunities and ability to deliver value to its stakeholders and the appointment of Mr. Sykes as Board Chair effective January 1, 2023.
The forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions that Pembina has made in respect thereof as at the date of this news release. Although Pembina believes the expectations and material factors and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date hereof, there can be no assurance that these expectations, factors and assumptions will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties including, those detailed from time to time in Pembina's public disclosure documents available at www.sedar.com, www.sec.gov and through Pembina's website at www.pembina.com.
Readers are cautioned that events or circumstances could cause results to differ materially from those predicted, forecasted or projected. The forward-looking statements contained in this document speak only as of the date of this document. Pembina does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information contained herein, except as required by applicable laws. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
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Exercise participants conduct a subject matter expert exchange, a filed training exercise, and an after action review during Gobi Wolf 2017 held in Dalanzadgad, Mongolia, May 1-5, 2017. Participants divided into their functional areas and collaborated on best practices and procedures to see them through a simulated 7.5 magnitude earthquake that notionally devastated the southern province of Ömnögovi, located in the Gobi Desert on the border with China. GW 17 is hosted by the Mongolia National Emergency Management Agency and Mongolian Armed Forces as part of USARPAC’s humanitarian assistance and disaster relief “Pacific Resilience” series. Run time 02:11.
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Mrs. Sharene Brown, Spouse of the 22nd Chief of Staff of the Air Force, talks about the Five & Thrive guide, a resource for today's Air and Space Force spouses. It is designed in three sections to teach spouses how to build a strong network, understand the resources available to them, and provide a firm foundation of support as spouses navigate their journey. (U.S. Air Force video by Billy Blankenship)
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More than half of Americans say they are living with chronic pain. The biggest culprit is back pain. Up until now, a spinal fusion was the main surgical treatment.
Dr. Benjamin Geddes, Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopedics, says “The biggest downside to fusion is the next level goes bad relatively quickly. Everyone knows someone who has multiple back surgeries where one leads to another leads to another.”
Dr. Geddes is a spine surgeon with the Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopedics where he completed the first Lumbar Total Joint Replacement in the United States.
“It is a through-the-back surgery where you take all the joints off and do all the work you need to do, cleaning up around the nerve. A lot have pinched nerve issues, and then you put a prosthesis in like a knee or hip replacement and behave in a way a normal spine would,” he says.
Dr. Geddes says you do the same thing a fusion would but you do not have to make the patient stiff.
“It allows for us to restore the normal motion of the back and that has been a big issue with spine surgery. We can free up the nerve and make leg pain better and stabilize the spine if there is a little instability from arthritis, but we had to sacrifice motion and being able to move normally,” he says.
He says the goal is always help patients return to the activity level they once enjoyed and this technology gives them another option to help them do that.
“You are still going to have some of the normal wear and tear at the other levels of your spine, but we know the rate is much higher often after a fusion,” Dr. Geddes says.
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Remember that smartphone app you downloaded a year ago that added a princess filter to your photos? Or maybe it was a free game, or possibly a restaurant's app that gave you a free appetizer when you visited.
Quick question: is that app still on your phone?
How many apps do you have downloaded on your smartphone? Most people have around 50 or so but only use about 17 apps regularly. We all have apps we #1. don't need, and #2: forgot we downloaded it.
Is that a problem? It could be. Here's why:
Any app can install adware or malware. Especially the free apps. They can also drain the battery and use data because they're running in the background. They could send data and personal information back to the app maker. Information such as what websites you visit, your contacts, social media accounts, what you search for, and if you make a purchase, the app can get that information.
These apps aren't stealing the data. You agreed to let the app do all of this when you installed it.
Lots of free apps are never updated and are vulnerable to hackers. Another company may have purchased the app and now it has your username, email address, and password for that app but that is a huge issue if you use the same credentials to log into Facebook, your credit card, or your banking app.
Take inventory of your app library. On an iPhone, there are three ways to see how many apps you have downloaded. Connect the phone to iTunes on a computer and hover over the "Apps" installed to see the number. You can also open the iOS settings, choose general, and then "About". You'll see the number of apps installed on the device. To see the contents of your app library on an iPhone, swipe left until you reach the end and then tap in the search bar where it says "App Library". Apps will be listed in alphabetical order.
On an Android phone, open settings, then "apps" to see the number. Decide what you want to keep and delete the rest.
You should also open Facebook and look for apps you've signed up for using your Facebook account. These apps have access to a lot of your Facebook activity. Revoke access and delete the apps you no longer want.
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(NEXSTAR) – After a summer dampened by inflation and painfully high gas prices, an electric vehicle tax credit never sounded so good — unfortunately, it’s a bit complicated.
Thanks to the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, shoppers can save up to $7,500 on new cars, trucks or plug-in vehicles in the form of a tax credit and $4,000 on used models.
Unfortunately, when it comes to who qualifies and for which EVs, the incentive may prove tough to navigate for many people.
The new 10-year tax credit, known as the Clean Vehicle Credit, is an amended version of a pre-existing EV credit that was amended in August. Whether or not you can get a massive break on your next tax bill depends on a number of factors.
Where is the vehicle manufactured?
Part of the complexity of the bill stems from the fact that the credit’s design is not just to encourage EV adoption, but also to wrest some supply chain control away from China and other countries outside of North America.
The EVs’ final place of assembly, for instance, has to be North America.
Below you can see a list of 2022 and 2023 EVs that will likely meet the final assembly requirement, according to the Department of Energy:
Some models on the list are built in multiple locations and therefore may not end up qualifying for the credit, according to the IRS.
If you’re interested in a car that isn’t listed, you can look up a vehicle’s build plant or country of manufacture using the U.S. Department of Transportation’s VIN decoder.
Along with the final assembly, there is yet another factor to consider that will take effect in 2023 — where the battery is built and where the minerals were sourced. Those requirements are set to become increasingly stringent in the future.
Under the $740 billion economic package that Biden signed into law, the tax credits would take effect next year. For an EV buyer to qualify for the full credit, 40% of the metals used in a vehicle’s battery must come from North America. By 2027, that required threshold would reach 80%.
NPR points out that it’s possible to get a partial tax credit of $3,750 if “40 percent of the critical minerals in EV batteries are sourced from countries with which the U.S. has a free trade agreement.”
Some industry experts are expressing concern that the bill’s goals may hurt near term adoption of electric vehicles.
“The tax credit that the new act replaces was really designed to encourage consumers to purchase an electric vehicle, to become more aware and to get into that vehicle, kick the tires and drive it away,” John Bozzella, president and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, told WDET. “This new tax credit is really designed for a separate purpose. And that purpose is to really reduce the industry’s reliance on China for critical minerals, raw materials and battery components.”
Bozzella added that he the auto industry “absolutely supports” less reliance on China, but worries that it may take a long time for automakers to create a new supply chain.
Who is eligible to get the tax credit
The tax credit would be available only to couples with incomes of $300,000 or less or single people with incomes of $150,000 or less. And any trucks or SUVs with sticker prices above $80,000 or cars above $55,000 wouldn’t be eligible, knocking many EVs out of the credits.
Customers hoping to get a discount on the sales price without having to wait for a tax refund will have to wait until 2024 for the mechanism that will transfer the credit to dealers at the point of sale, according to the U.S. Treasury.
If you signed a contract and purchased an EV before the Inflation Reduction Act was signed on August 16, but didn’t receive the vehicle until the 16th or later, you can still receive the credit based on the prior rules, which don’t have the final assembly requirement.
The Internal Revenue Service and Treasure say they will continue to post updates on eligibility and the EV tax credit “in the coming weeks and months.”
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What started as a retirement hobby is now a major part of North Carolina’s “wine country.”
In 2007, Bob and Karen Binns bought the first piece of land that became Parker-Binns Vineyard. Growing grapes as a hobby. That was the plan, anyway, according to the owner and founder Bob Binns.
“Our plan was to spend four or five months a year and then go back to Florida. Then we heard about growing grapes, and we were in the nursery business, and we figure we can grow grapes and sell them to the Biltmore.”
But the Biltmore wasn’t taking on new grape suppliers during the recession of 2008. However, grapes for Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc were ready.
“We started making wine with them. Karen and I made the wine. She made hers and I made mine, and hers was so much better than mine I said what the heck am I making it for, you make it. So she became the winemaker.”
A breast cancer survivor, Karen’s battle led to the hiring of current winemaker Justin Taylor, setting the stage for growth.
“Actually it’s a hobby out of control…that’s what I like to tell people”, Karen said.
“We’ve added Petit Manseng which is our signature white grape, we have Petit Verdot we have Muscat. This past year we added Vidal Blanc, we added Malbec, and we have Chambourcin also.”
People aren’t the only ones who want the products from these grapes. Some pesky critters do as well. As a result, artificial bird noise is piped in to keep those critters away from the vines.
Vines that supply wines also supply funds for man’s best friend. All in the name of Lulu, the vineyard’s rescue dog who has her signature wines.
“She’s a mutt so we do blends. She has her white, she has a red, and she has a rose’.”
A portion of each bottle of Loco Lulu sold goes to local animal rescue organizations.
Parker-Binns has been helping people, too as a host for Empty Bowls, a fundraiser to fight hunger put on by Polk County’s Outreach organization.
On October 29th, they’ll be hosting Trotting for Ta-Tas, a running event with proceeds benefiting The Foundation for St. Luke’s Hospital 3D Mammography project.
All at a location that’s hard to beat. Something Karen sees every day.
“It’s very rewarding to look out over my porch and see just what we’ve created. Because it’s very peaceful, it’s very beautiful, and people come and have a wonderful time, and we’re happy to share it.”
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – Police arrested a man they say set fire to the front door of an Asheville church.
Asheville Police said surveillance video showed the door of the church on State Street had been burned in February.
Officers were able to identify the suspect as 42-year-old Lathan Lycurgus Smith.
Smith was charged with Burning a Church/Religious Building and Injury to Real Property.
He was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Center on $52,000 bond.
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Not long after the National Archives acknowledged in February that it had retrieved 15 boxes of presidential records from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump began fielding calls from Tom Fitton, a prominent conservative activist.
Fitton, the longtime head of the legal activist group Judicial Watch, had a simple message for Trump — it was a mistake to give the records to the Archives, and his team should never have let the Archives "strong-arm" him into returning them, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Those records belonged to Trump, Fitton argued, citing a 2012 court case involving his organization that he said gave the former President authority to do what he wanted with records from his own term in office.
The Judicial Watch president suggested to Trump that if the Archives came back, he should not give up any additional records, according to sources with knowledge of their conversations, which have not been previously reported.
While Trump continued to publicly tout his cooperation with the Archives, privately the former President began obsessing over Fitton's arguments, complaining to aides about the 15 boxes that were handed over and becoming increasingly convinced that he should have full control over records that remained at Mar-a-Lago, according to people with knowledge of his behavior at the time.
Trump even asked Fitton at one point to brief his attorneys, said a person familiar with the matter.
"The moment Tom got in the boss' ear, it was downhill from there," said a person close to the former President, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters.
In a phone interview with CNN, Fitton would neither confirm nor deny conversations he's had with Trump, but noted that he has been vocal on social media and television that Trump had the right to keep the documents he took with him at the end of his presidency because they inherently were personal.
Trump's interactions with Fitton shed new light on his evolving— and often conflicting— posture toward the Archives dating back to before he even left office and his recent reluctance to hand over more documents after initially giving up the 15 boxes in January. While he was in contact with Fitton behind the scenes, Trump continued to claim publicly that he was cooperating with government officials.
Trump didn't completely stonewall the government as Fitton had advised, turning over some material in June following a meeting between his lawyers and federal investigators at Mar-a-Lago. But after a Trump lawyer claimed all classified material had been provided, investigators developed evidence suggesting that was not the case, leading to the August 8 search.
A similar dissonance has emerged between Trump's private and public response to the FBI's search of his Mar-a-Lago resort.
Publicly, Trump and his allies have celebrated the surge in enthusiasm and fundraising among Republicans — with the former President painting himself as a victim of the "deep state." Some in Trump's orbit have even gone so far as to indicate that a potential indictment would give Trump a political boost as he mulls another presidential run.
But privately, the former President and his allies have become increasingly concerned. One source close to the former President told CNN that Trump has posed questions about a potential indictment to members of his inner circle. Another adviser acknowledged that while Trump has certainly been in legal peril before, including while he was president, this seems different and potentially more dangerous, particularly because the former President no longer has the legal protections afforded to the executive office.
A spokesperson for Trump did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
The actions of Trump's legal team since the FBI's search -- including a legal filing seeking a "special master" that a judge found problematic and told the team to clarify by Friday -- have only fueled questions about Trump's strategy as his legal woes have multiplied.
Trump's team seems to be primarily concerned with the public relations fight -- and Trump's political prospects. While Trump has publicly called for the release of the affidavit justifying the search of his residence, his lawyers have yet to take any legal action to seek its disclosure.
Meanwhile, Fitton's conservative Judicial Watch, which frequently uses litigation to try to pry loose government activity and records, has filed to unseal the affidavit. So has CNN, along with other news outlets, including The Washington Post, NBC News, and Scripps.
FedExing Kim Jong Un's letters
When federal agents arrived at Trump's oceanfront estate on August 8, more than a year had passed since Archives officials first began asking representatives of the former President to return various materials that were removed from the White House and taken to Mar-a-Lago.
Among them had been Trump's correspondence with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
At one point during the protracted negotiations, a senior Archives official instructed Scott Gast, a former lawyer in Trump's White House counsel's office who had been appointed to coordinate with the National Archives, to send the letters using FedEx's overnight service.
"Please let me know before you mail it and then pass along the tracking code once it has been sent. I need to make sure I have staff on this end to receive the package," the official wrote to Gast and others in a June 2021 email obtained by CNN.
In the end, it took seven months for the Archives to finally receive the Kim letters. They were contained in the 15 boxes that Trump aides allowed Archives officials to arrange for pick up from Mar-a-Lago earlier this year, which contained 700 pages of classified documents, according to the Archives.
Sources close to the former President said his willingness to cooperate with Archives and, eventually, federal investigators broke down further once Fitton became a familiar voice inside his orbit.
Fitton told Trump that he had case law on his side due to Fitton's own failed effort a decade ago to gain access to certain records from former President Bill Clinton's time in office. In 2012, Judicial Watch sued to require the Archives to designate as presidential records audio recordings then-President Clinton made with a historian named Taylor Branch. Doing so would make them subject to Freedom of Information Act requests.
The suit was eventually dismissed by a judge, who wrote that NARA "does not have the authority to designate materials as 'presidential records'" and "lacks any right, duty or means to seize control of them."
Even though the Clinton case did not involve classified records, Fitton, nevertheless, believes his case proves Trump has the right to keep his records.
"I have been quite clear that President Trump is being abused here and the Justice Department has changed its position that they had in the Clinton case," Fitton told CNN. After the 15 boxes were returned, "I noted at the time that it was at odds with the position of the Justice Department in the Clinton-Taylor Branch case."
Legal concerns
Even people close to the former President have begun to privately question the competence of the legal team around him, particularly Christina Bobb, the former One America News Network TV host who has become one of the faces of Trump's legal team in the aftermath of the Mar-a-Lago search.
In her recent appearances across conservative media, Bobb has propagated a litany of conspiracy theories about the Mar-a-Lago search, including the baseless allegation that the FBI planted evidence while on Trump's property.
Bobb previously assisted Rudy Giuliani's behind-the-scenes efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. She signed the warrant receipts after the FBI searched Mar-a-Lago.
Bobb did not respond to a request for comment.
Last week, Fox News host Laura Ingraham, who has been a vocal supporter of Trump on her program, pushed back on Bobb over the decision by Trump's legal team not to file or join any motions related to the release of the federal affidavit filed to justify the search warrant.
"Are you not concerned that because you didn't join any of these motions for the full release of this affidavit that you are then waiving possible objections to the way redactions are being done by the Justice Department later on?" Ingraham asked Bobb.
Bobb replied that the team was going to wait and see what happened with the unsealing of the affidavit.
It took two weeks before Trump's lawyers formally waded into the legal fight over the search warrant. And when they finally did on Monday, their motion had numerous legal flaws and drew criticism from legal experts on both sides of the aisle. The motion was filed in a separate case, putting it before a different judge than Florida Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart, who approved the search warrant. That judge, District Court Judge Aileen Cannon, gave Trump's legal team until Friday to refine its legal arguments as part of its request for a "special master" — a third party attorney — to oversee the review of evidence obtained during the search.
While Trump's legal team has not filed any motions to unseal the affidavit, Trump and his legal team have argued publicly that it should be released.
On Thursday, Reinhart ruled that the Justice Department must release a redacted version of the affidavit by noon on Friday.
Another lawyer representing Trump, Alina Habba, suggested in a TV appearance Tuesday that the former President wants the DOJ to release the names of the witnesses who helped secure the search warrant for Mar-a-Lago, which would be contained in the affidavit and which government attorneys have argued could chill future witness cooperation.
"The president's position is the same as what I would advise him, which is to ask (the DOJ) to uncover everything so we can see what's going on. I understand the witness protection issue, but at the same time, these witnesses are truly not going to be concealed for very long," Habba said on conservative network Newsmax. "That's just not the nature of the DOJ and the FBI, and unfortunately in our country there's always leaks."
In addition to Bobb and Habba, Trump is being represented by Evan Corcoran, an attorney who has also represented former Trump aide Steven Bannon, and Florida-based attorney Lindsey Halligan, whose background is in insurance litigation. Trump has also retained Jim Trusty, a former assistant US attorney and Justice Department prosecutor, who is widely seen in his orbit as the most capable among his team.
As they've sought to undercut the federal probe, Trump's team and his allies have put forward additional theories that quickly wilted under scrutiny.
John Solomon, a conservative writer and one of Trump's designees to the Archives, read a statement from Trump's team claiming Trump had a "standing order" to declassify documents he took from the Oval Office to the White House residence -- something 18 former administration officials told CNN was patently untrue. Others have suggested the General Services Administration, a small government agency that helps with the presidential transition, was responsible for the documents that were sent to Mar-a-Lago.
The GSA said the responsibility for what is moved when a president leaves office rests entirely with the outgoing president and staff.
Trump wants political fight not a legal one
Trump's advisers have made it clear they want this fight to be a political not legal battle.
On Monday night, Solomon published a letter sent by the National Archives to Trump's legal team in May.
The letter stated clearly that the Archives had retrieved more than 100 classified documents totaling more than 700 pages, including some with the highest levels of classification.
"It shows that Donald Trump and his team knew...they were in possession of large amounts of highly classified information," said Elie Honig, a former Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and a CNN legal analyst. "This letter makes clear [Trump's team] was delaying."
While many legal experts shared this sentiment and said the letter was damning to Trump, the former President seemed to believe the letter showcased a political win — claiming it proved that he was the victim of a "witch hunt." Trump has pointed to the letter's mention of the communications the Archives had with the Biden White House over privilege issues, after the White House counsel's office was consulted over granting the FBI access to the boxes the Archives took from Mar-a-Lago. That was unrelated to the search warrant, however.
Trump's allies in conservative media have picked up on the narrative and amplified it. "The letter revealed that Joe Biden empowered the National Archives to waive any claims to executive privilege Trump might assert to block the DOJ from gaining access to the documents," conservative personality Dan Bongino said on his program.
Trump and his allies, however, have conflated the executive privilege questions over the documents Trump had handed over to the Archives with the FBI's search warrant, which the Biden White House says it had no knowledge of.
The White House's counsel's office deferred the decision to the archivist, declining to weigh-in on whether the FBI should have been allowed to access the documents the Archives retrieved from Mar-a-Lago "given the political implications and optics," said Bradley Moss, a Washington-based national security lawyer.
"If anything, the Biden White House went out of its way to not get involved in whether or not this became a truly criminal matter," Moss said.
Some of Trump's allies believe the former President is more secure than ever, at least politically speaking. In the days following the FBI search, Trump raised millions of dollars and saw an outpouring of support -- including from his potential GOP rivals in a 2024 presidential primary.
"Republican voters are looking at this [search] and saying if they can do this to him, they can do this to anyone," one source close to Trump said. "It's exactly where we want them to be."
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The Justice Department must release a redacted version of the Mar-a-Lago search warrant affidavit by noon on Friday, a federal judge ruled.
The affidavit lays out why investigators believe there was probable cause that crimes had been committed. The warrant authorized the FBI to search former President Donald Trump's home and private club earlier this month.
Earlier Thursday, the DOJ submitted its proposed redactions to US Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart, who issued the order for the public release.
Justice Department Spokesman Anthony Coley said: "The United States has filed a submission under seal per the Court's order of Aug. 22. The Justice Department respectfully declines further comment as the Court considers the matter."
Justice Department prosecutors have emphasized that they need continued secrecy as to not disrupt the ongoing criminal investigation -- especially as they keep confidential grand jury activity and protect witnesses who have or could share information.
In his order, Reinhart said the Justice Department convinced him that portions of the affidavit should remain sealed because "disclosure would reveal (1) the identities of witnesses, law enforcement agents, and uncharged parties, (2) the investigation's strategy, direction, scope, sources, and methods, and (3) grand jury information."
He concluded that DOJ had met "its burden of showing that its proposed redactions are narrowly tailored to serve the Government's legitimate interest in the integrity of the ongoing investigation and are the least onerous alternative to sealing the entire Affidavit."
News outlets ask judge to unseal DOJ brief addressing redactions
Not long after the DOJ's sealed filings about the redactions were submitted, a conglomeration of media companies, including CNN, filed a request with the judge asking to unseal the Justice Department brief addressing the redactions.
The media outlets said the brief should be made public with any redactions necessary to protect the ongoing investigation. Additionally, the media companies asked for the judge to order that, going forward, any documents the Justice Department files under seal in the transparency dispute also be filed publicly with the appropriate redactions.
"As this Court has also recognized, there is little interest in maintaining secrecy with respect to facts about the investigation that the government has already publicly confirmed to be accurate," the news outlets' request said.
At the minimum, the media organizations argued, "any portions of the Brief that recite those facts about the investigation, without revealing additional ones not yet publicly available -- in addition to any other portions that pose no threat to the investigation -- should be unsealed."
"If and when additional facts come to light and are confirmed to be accurate, or certain facts no longer pose a threat to the investigation for any other reason, there is no justification for maintaining them under seal either," the news outlets wrote. "Furthermore, any legal arguments in the government's filings should be made public, even if some of the facts the government recounts remain under seal."
This story has been updated with additional details.
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A school district in southwest Missouri adopted an opt-in policy this school year allowing corporal punishment of students "only in reasonable form" and when "all other alternative means of discipline have failed," according to the district's website.
The district did not clarify how it defines "reasonable," though the school handbook states the punishment will be administered "only by swatting buttocks with a paddle."
The policy was adopted by the Cassville R-IV School District in mid-June and defines corporal punishment as "the use of physical force as a method of correcting student behavior." The district's school board voted to permit corporal punishment "as a measure of correction or of maintaining discipline and order" in its schools.
The decision to bring back the old-school punishment came out of a survey sent out to staff, students, and parents in May, Cassville Superintendent Merlyn Johnson said, according to CNN affiliate KYTV.
"One of the suggestions that came out was concerns about student discipline," Johnson said. "So we reacted by implementing several different strategies, corporal punishment being one of them.
Though the method has fallen out of favor since the late 1970s, school corporal punishment as of six years ago was legal in 19 states, and over 160,000 children are subject to the punishment each year, according to a 2016 study published in the Society for Research in Child Development.
The Supreme Court's 1977 decision Ingraham v. Wright ruled by a 5-4 vote that school corporal punishment was constitutional and did not constitute "cruel and unusual" punishment under the Eighth Amendment.
The 2016 study found that the states still using corporal punishment tend to be concentrated in the Southeast, led by Mississippi, Arkansas and Alabama. According to data from the 2011-12 school year, 5,251 students in Missouri received corporal punishment, the study found. Further, Black children, boys and children with disabilities were disproportionately more likely to receive corporal punishment, the study found.
Where it is used, corporal punishment has not proved to be an effective strategy, according to a 2016 study published in the Journal of Family Psychology.
"The meta-analyses presented here found no evidence that spanking is associated with improved child behavior and rather found spanking to be associated with increased risk of 13 detrimental outcomes," the authors wrote. "Parents who use spanking, practitioners who recommend it, and policymakers who allow it might reconsider doing so given that there is no evidence that spanking does any good for children and all evidence points to the risk of it doing harm."
Despite that, the Cassville R-IV School District said parents and guardians who want corporal punishment for their student have to submit a form to opt-in to the policy, and a parent or guardian has to be notified before a student is subjected to the punishment upon the recommendation of the principal.
The policy outlines that the punishment can only be administered by "certified personnel" and in the presence of a district employee witness. It also outlines that there "can be no chance of bodily injury or harm" to the student and that "striking a student on the head or face is not permitted."
A report explaining the reason for the use of corporal punishment, with the details of its administration, then has to be submitted to Johnson, according to the policy.
Additionally, the policy states that "a staff member may use reasonable physical force against a student for the protection of the student or other persons or to protect property."
When reached for comment, district communications coordinator Mindi Artherton referred CNN to the policy's text on the district's website and responded only by saying, "At this time we will focus on educating our students."
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How student loan debt relief is helping students at Kentucky colleges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - On Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced plans to eliminate thousands of dollars of debt for millions of Americans.
A large proportion of college students in Louisville and in the state of Kentucky take on federal loans. Now, up to $20,000 of those loans could be forgiven.
”We’re excited because it supports education,” Bellarmine University President Dr. Susan Donovan said.
Bellarmine returned to the classroom Thursday, just one day after the announcement from the White House.
Donovan said the new proposal would go a long way for the students who need help the most.
“I went to college on federal student loans myself,” Donovan said. “I don’t still have them, but I know what that means, especially for first-generation students. I think it gives them confidence to continue on their path and to finish their degree because sometimes it’s a small amount of money that is the hurdle.”
According to the U.S. Department of Education, 62% of incoming, first-year students at Bellarmine University take on federal loans.
The median graduate leaves with about $25,000 to pay.
Here’s what those numbers look like at other colleges in Louisville:
- UofL - 44% of incoming students have loans / $22,281 worth of loans
- Spalding University - 69% / $25,000
- Jefferson County Community and Technical College - 78% / $25,000
- Simmons College - data unavailable
As for the University of Kentucky, the state’s flagship university, 45% of students take on loans with a median value of about $23,000.
Students who took out a loan as recent as this summer are eligible under the order from the White House.
Magdala Fenelus is a first-year student at Bellarmine.
She said starting college $10,000 less in debt makes things easier in the classroom.
“It definitely relieves a little bit of stress because that’s something I can put toward the back of my mind,” Fenelus said “And it’s not something I have to be constantly worried about.”
The White House said 90% of debt relief will help people making less than $75,000 dollars a year.
43 million Americans would be affected.
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Warning: This article could contain spoilers even though it generally speaks about graphic scenes, not naming characters.
Fans have levied some criticism at the premiere of the Game of Thrones prequel "House of the Dragon" on HBO for not having enough graphic warnings or trigger warnings before graphic scenes, specifically a graphic birth scene.
On the fan site "Winter is Coming," Daniel Roman wrote that the premier "included some shocking moments," including a graphic birth scene. Roman said that even though the show is known to hit fans with some "gory twists," this one appeared to cross the line for many, calling it hard to watch.
Jen Coates, director of the bereavement support organization "Sands," told the BBC that it's "really important" for series like "House of the Dragon" to warn viewers about what they are going to see, when necessary.
Coates pointed out how some real-life traumas might be a basis for a similar trauma seen on TV to trigger harmful reactions in viewers.
She says warnings help, "That way, people can be better equipped with the knowledge and make an informed decision to watch or skip particular scenes or episodes," Coates said.
A trigger warning website called DoesTheDogDie.com has forums warning viewers about triggering scenes in shows. Its creator, John Whipple, said, "many trigger warnings on the site are very specific and don't apply to most people."
One viewer on Twitter wrote, "first episode of house of the dragon has some very graphic scenes. About had a panic attack."
Another wrote, "If you are pregnant & want to avoid this theme DO NOT WATCH House of the Dragon."
The blog Winter is Coming said that show runners Miguel Sapochnik and Ryan Condal reported that they had shown the scene to "as many women as possible" and spent a lot of time to be sure the producers were not "glorifying it."
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Governor Laura Kelly hosted a campaign stop on Aug. 24 at McLain’s Market on Wednesday to encourage young individuals to vote in the November election.
In an interview, Kelly spoke with the Kansan about her campaign and her plans for the state of Kansas.
“I decided to come to the university because this is where young people are. Young people are incredibly important to the state and to the November election,” Kelly said. “I have been committed to ensuring that Kansas is a place that is a welcoming and inclusive place where young people want to stay or move to.”
At the event, Kelly spoke with students and staff about her plans for the state of Kansas, ranging from funding education, health insurance, and legalizing medical marijuana.
“We’re doing everything that we can in regards to funding,” Kelly said. “We are working very closely with KU in developing the innovation of the campus. We’ve been very engaged and we will continue to do that and continue to work with the University so that it can provide the best, most up to date, innovative education to meet the demands of today's students.”
According to Kelly, discussing her plans for the state with young voters provides her with more incentive into shaping policy.
“I have made it my MO to always listen more than I talk, but I also hear,” Kelly said. “As a member of the Senate and as a Governor, I try to put what I hear and what I learn from listening to others into shaping policy for the best interest of Kansas.”
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The Kansas Fraternity Landlords' League held their fifth annual Building Brothers event, a program meant to help stem the amount of fraternity incidents and suspensions. This event comes in the middle of a year where three fraternities have been suspended due to hazing.
The event was the first time that the event had been held in-person in two years. Aaron Racine, the Executive Director, said in an interview that part of the reason that the organization, founded in 2015, put on this event was to encourage building relationships between brothers.
“We want them to build each other. And it’s not just within their house. They’re in a room with 10 other houses, and they get an idea that ‘Oh, there’s alumni that went through this,’” Racine said. “It’s just a good time to get them early as they start, show them some resources [and] try to inspire them a little bit.”
Part of the presentation that was shown to the new fraternity brother was KSA 41-727, a statute that allows for immunity from prosecution for underage possession of alcohol provided that those involved take steps to help those who may need medical attention. Racine said it would be naive to assume that there would not be underage drinking and fake IDs.
“We want them to know, if someone gets in a bad situation, that there are legal protections,” Racine said. “We don’t want a situation like what happened at Mizzou to happen here.”
The situation at Mizzou involved a freshman fraternity brother who was paralyzed after consuming 3/4th of a vodka bottle, according to the Columbia Daily Tribune. His family is suing the fraternity in question, claiming that the fraternity hazed him.
One of the members of the KFLL is the landlord of Sigma Chi. The Kansan reported in July that the fraternity had been suspended by their national organization for hazing and lying, and was due to return in four years. Racine said that fraternity house had essentially been “mothballed”, and would be open once the fraternity began recolonizing again in three years.
“What we feel is important is that when they come back on campus, we have to keep that communication open,” Racine said. “[The landlord doesn’t] have an active role because they don’t have any tenants. But when they do come back, they’re committed to coming back to KFLL.”
Part of that coming back process, Racine said, is making sure that the group is following best practices, and using the alumni to assure that there is no gap in traditions.
“It’s good to hear from people who have had something negative happen so that we can share that with the group and try to keep it from happening again,” Racine said.
The end goal of this, according to Racine, is to protect the brothers, and by extension, protect the financial investments of the group.
“The business is renting a piece of property to an organization that lives in it,” Racine said. “And so if you want to continue to have your asset perform, you’ve got to have someone living in it. And in order to have someone living in it, you want to make sure those organizations are still around.” | https://www.kansan.com/news/kansas-fraternity-landlords-league-hosts-building-brothers-event/article_f548a3cc-2402-11ed-be22-a3f5ae7e39f7.html | 2022-08-25T21:53:21Z | kansan.com | control | https://www.kansan.com/news/kansas-fraternity-landlords-league-hosts-building-brothers-event/article_f548a3cc-2402-11ed-be22-a3f5ae7e39f7.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Netflix’s BioShock Movie Lines Up the Director of The Hunger Games
The BioShock movie languished in development hell for well over a decade before Netflix picked up the rights earlier this year. Now, the hit video game franchise has lined up a new director. Via Deadline, Francis Lawrence has been signed to helm BioShock from a script by Michael Green.
Lawrence is best known for directing four out of the five Hunger Games movies. Starting with The Hunger Games: Catching Fire in 2013, Lawrence stayed with the franchise for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 and Part 2. He is also helming the upcoming prequel movie, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Netflix previously hired Lawrence to direct Slumberland, an upcoming film based on the Little Nemo comic strip. His other credits also include the 2003 Constantine movie and I Am Legend.
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Deadline notes that since Lawrence is currently filming The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the plan is for Green to work on the script now so that Lawrence can jump into pre-production as soon as he gets free.
The BioShock game was released in 2007 by 2K Games. As envisioned by Ken Levine and the developers at Irrational Games, it took place in an alternate timeline’s 1960s that mixed elements of the past and future. In this world, the unnamed protagonist was drawn to Rapture, an underwater city overrun by mutated and insane humans. That setting was maintained for BioShock 2 in 2010. However, 2013’s BioShock Infinite shook up the franchise by turning the clock back to 1912 and setting the action in a steampunk-inspired floating city called Columbia.
What do you want to see in this adaptation? Let us know in the comment section below!
Recommended Reading: BioShock: Rapture
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Neil Gaiman Reveals How He Stopped Jon Peters From Ruining Sandman
The Sandman finally made its way to Netflix this month and so far, audiences have had nothing but good things to say about it. However, its journey to screens wasn’t exactly an easy one. More than 20 years ago, Neil Gaiman hit several barriers while trying to bring his beloved comic book series to life. And one of these roadblocks was a producer named Jon Peters. If you read comics, chances are you know Peters from Kevin Smith’s famous story about working for him on WB’s cancelled Superman Lives film, which ended with hilarious results. But it turns out Gaiman’s own brush with Peters didn’t go any better.
While speaking with Rolling Stone, Gaiman discussed his efforts to get a Sandman adaptation off the ground in the late ‘90s, when Peters was the one guiding its development. Originally, Warner Bros. had hoped to turn the series into a film. But once Gaiman actually got a script, he was anything but impressed.
“I haven’t read that whole script, [but] I’ve read as much of the script as I could take,” said Gaiman. “And I’m not sure if it would’ve been an action movie or quite what it would’ve been. It was a mess. It never got better than a mess.”
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Gaiman didn’t name a writer. But he might be talking about William Farmer, who penned his own script for a Sandman feature in 1998. Gaiman offered a nearly identical appraisal of the draft credited to Farmer as recently as two years ago. Although it’s possible that Farmer was only bowing to Peters’ wild demands, which included the same giant spider he wanted for Smith’s Superman movie and eventually stuck into 1999’s Wild Wild West.
“I heard about [Peters’ obsession with spiders] later,” added Gaiman. “And people were like, ‘Oh, you are kidding.’ And I’m like, ‘No, it had a giant mechanical spider.’ But much more important than that, Lucifer, Morpheus, and the Corinthian were identical triplets. They were a family of identical brothers, and it was all a race to see who could get the ruby, the helm, and the bag of sand before midnight on 1999, before the new millennium started, because whoever got it would be the winner. That was the plot.”
Gaiman was uncharacteristically blunt when one of Peters’ assistants finally called him up and asked for his feedback. As he recalls, he didn’t hold back, claiming it was “the worst” script he’d ever read. He also told them it was “really stupid” to make Morpheus and the Corinthian brothers. Regardless, Gaiman found a way to stop this iteration of the project from moving forward. He simply weaponized his fanbase against the studio by leaking the script to what was once a hugely influential geek blog.
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“I sent the script to Ain’t It Cool News, which back then was read by people,” continued Gaiman. “I thought, I wonder what Ain’t It Cool News will think of the script that they’re going to receive anonymously. They wrote a fabulous article about how it was the worst script they’d ever been sent. And suddenly the prospect of that film happening went away. And instead Jon Peters turned his attention to Wild Wild West.”
All 11 episodes of The Sandman are currently available to stream on Netflix.
Are you happy that Peters ultimately relinquished his grip on the property? Let us know in the comment section below!
Recommended Reading: The Sandman Book One by Neil Gaiman
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The United States Department of Agriculture has recently entered into an agreement with the state of Minnesota to expand local food options in school meals.
The initiative described as the local food for schools cooperative agreement program encompasses nearly 3.5 million dollars in funding and aims to help schools throughout the state increase their purchases of nutritious and local food for school meal programs.
Through this program, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture will purchase and distribute local and regional foods and beverages for schools to serve children through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs.
“This cooperative agreements supporting Minnesota’s schools is another example of how USDA is working to build a more resilient food system rooted in local and regional production,” explains Jenny Lester Moffitt, the USDA under secretary for marketing and regulatory programs.
Moffitt mentions that the program will help forge crucial relationships between the state and local farmers, ranchers, food businesses and schools, resulting in increased student access to nutritious options unique to the areas in which they live.
Lance Wells oversees the nutrition program for all of the meals served in the Fergus Falls Public Schools system and describes current government initiatives focused on quality student nutrition: “Over the course of this year, congress has been doing all kinds of finagling to try to help school districts that are struggling with post-pandemic problems – some of the main things we’re dealing with are supply chain issues.”
Wells explains current supply chain woes span the gamut in terms of foodstuffs. Labor shortages are a key factor exacerbating the supply chain issues seen across the nation and obtaining many products from California has presented a variety of issues, with many of the issues arising from current transportation and availability climates.
“Here at FFPS, we’re buying non-perishable food about five to six weeks out,” Wells notes. “So I have on hand the food for September, so that if I go to order something for October and I don’t get it, I have five weeks to get it.”
Wells says that while FFPS isn’t currently involved in the sweeping program, the school is excited about eventually getting involved in it and is already actively seeking to partner with various area businesses and growers to help source local food options and move away from dependencies on non-local suppliers.
“We’re pretty unique because we have something that no one else in the country has,” Wells notes. “We have more choices per lunch than any school in the nation – we serve over 35 choices a day here at Kennedy.”
Wells describes a school menu that presents over 130 options for students over the course of a week, including a full salad bar and a vast array of fresh fruits depending on the season.
“It’s not what the student takes, it’s what they eat that matters,” Wells says. “They need the fuel to do what they need to do. By providing them these choices, we always have something for someone.”
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An ongoing issue for Otter Tail County Highway Department maintenance crews is the issue of docks and other objects that are left or stored at highway right of ways in the county.
It has become such a common issue that Otter Tail County Highway Maintenance Supervisor Cristi Field says that people don’t realize that there is a right of way.
“They think the county owns to the edge of the pavement, that’s not true,” said Field.
In general terms, what is a right of way? Field says it’s the center of the road out to private property. She also says typically township roads are 33 feet, while county roads start at 33, but go up to 60 feet or more. State highways have 75 to 80 feet of right of way. The county has jurisdiction over anything placed in the right of way.
Field also said the right of way is what is referred to as a “clear zone”, which essentially means if a vehicle leaves the roadway that it has a cleared space to land in case of a breakdown or accident or crash. Otter Tail County owns the roadway and has jurisdiction over the adjacent right-of-way.
Field added that the main reason to keep the right of ways clear is because plow drivers need a place to put snow in the wintertime. Personal property is at risk because the weight of all the snow could damage docks or lifts that are left in a right of way.
Some of the big trouble spots are around area lakes.
“When you get into lakes country where there are cabins that have their docks or lifts on the other side of the roadway, if they pull them up next to the road, they can’t be doing that and it is a hazard at that point,” said Field.
Otter Tail County asks for voluntary compliance with State Statute 160.27 which makes it illegal for “the unauthorized use of public highway right of way.” Public safety is the priority.
“Any items on the right-of-way must be crash tested and approved. The highway signs have been crash-tested and have breakaway points. We ask people to remove their property from the county-owned right-of-way for public safety,” added Field.
To know for sure what your right of way is, Field advises to look for the black and white or orange triangular markers in ditches and near roadways.
Moving property in the fall before it freezes to the ground is also strongly recommended. Items in the right-of-way are in violation and at risk of being damaged by snow. The priority is to clear the roads, so they are safe for those driving on the highways.
In addition, when removing snow from driveways in the upcoming winter season, the county highway department advises property owners to not push snow into the road or pile it along the right of way, which is against the law.
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Minnesota is home to an array of raptors, which are defined as carnivorous birds that all have keen eyesight, eight sharp talons and a hooked beak.
These animals serve as keystone species and offer insight into the overall health of the variety of ecosystems in which they are found. Their nesting habitats however can present problems, especially for public utilities such as power companies.
Paul Vukonich serves as the principal of environmental services for Otter Tail Power Company and discusses a variety of solutions the company has for mitigating nesting encroachment on sensitive electrical arrays, “As we observe them and as we’re able to, we do take measures to remove nests, provide alternatives and implement deterrents.”
As both ospreys and bald eagles are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the processes involved for addressing a nesting site on OTP property can be quite a an intricate process.
“Eagles are also protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act,” Vukonich explains. “It gets more complicated if you have youngling in the nest or it’s defined as an active nest.”
Vukonich describes a typical approach beginning by determining whether or not the nest is active. To do this, teams utilize bucket trucks or drones to safely observe the nesting site to determine the occupancy status.
If the nest occupied, federal permits are required to move the nest –if it’s an unoccupied nest or they’re just in the process of building it and there’s no young or continued use, a state permit is then sought through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Two weeks is typically allotted for the removal of the nest once a permit is gained and following the removal, an alternative nesting site is erected or deterrence devices are implement, or a combination of the methods.
Vukonich discusses an osprey nesting situation near Henning where a different approach was used, “Because that nest had two young in it, we felt the best approach for everybody there would be to let them fledge and then return to remove it this fall.”
Aside from potentially causing service interruptions, nests can also cause electrocutions and fires that are dangerous to birds and maintenance personnel.
More information on current OTP environmental initiatives can be found here: otpco.com.
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Erwin Leigh (Lee) Field, 86 years old, passed away August 22, 2022, at the Fergus Falls Veterans home surrounded by his family.
Lee was born January 7th, 1936 in Maine Township, Otter Tail County to Erwin and Lila (Nelson) Field. He grew up in Star Lake township and enlisted in the Air Force in late 1954. After basic training at Parks Air Force Base in California, he went to Scott Air Force Base in Bellville Il for ground communication training and Andrews Air Force base for survival training. He was then stationed in North Africa, French Morocco for two years specializing in setting up radio communication and air to ground transmission. He finished his service at the Bolling Air Force Base near Washington DC.
On April 19th, 1958, he was united in marriage to Sylvia Nelson of Pelican Rapids. They farmed in Star Lake township and he was also an over the road truck driver, employed by International Transport and Minn-Dak Transport. Over the course of their marriage, Lee and Sylvia had 6 children. They later divorced.
During his time as a truck driver, Lee developed heart problems and underwent open heart surgery. In March 1998, he received a heart transplant. He had lived with his new heart for over 24 years. Late 2017, Lee moved into the Fergus Falls Veterans home where he received excellent care and enjoyed socializing with other residents. He was very proud of being a Veteran and serving his country. In May of 2018, he participated in the Honor Flight program and was able to tour our nation’s capital with other veterans.
Gardening, flea markets, family history and collecting old tractors were some of his favorite past times.
Lee is survived by his children: Lyndon (LeAnn) Field of Dent, William (Karen) Field of Erhard, John (Lisa) Field and Lori (Tom) Olson of Pelican Rapids, Jenny (John) Opheim of Maine. Grandchildren: Levi (Misty) Field, Perry (Courtney Thorson) Field, Ryan Field, Eric Field, Mitch Field, Benjamin (Karlea) Field, Amanda Field, Anna Hinsverk, Emily Olson, Kristopher Olson, and Dillon Stave. Great- Grandchildren: Dane and Brekken Field (Levi’s), Crew and Paxton Field (Perry’s) and Aubrey Field (Ben’s). Sisters: Joan Bugbee of Underwood and Cindy (Dave) Strand of Pelican Rapids, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Anthony (Tony) Field, siblings Victor Field and Judy Wiese, and a great-granddaughter Lyla Rae Field.
God bless the memory of Erwin Leigh Field.
Visitation: Thursday, August 25, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m.at Larson Funeral Home, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2022, at Maine Presbyterian Church, Maine, Minnesota.
Clergy: Reverend Bob Kersten.
Interment: Silent Vale Cemetery, Maine, Minnesota.
Funeral Home: Larson Funeral Home, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.
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The Fergus Falls Otters girls tennis team continued their busy first week of action, traveling to Moorhead on Aug. 24, for a dual with the Spuds. The host team would come away with a 5-2 win.
The wins for the Otters came at second singles and second doubles. Leila Nasri played a marathon two-setter against a very consistent opponent. Nasri did a great job of staying patient and using her strengths in windy conditions. She has been playing some very consistent and solid singles so far this year.
“Nasri is one of our players that can play on either side of the lineup,” stated Otters coach Jamie Lill. “She's played both singles and doubles for us the last few years, but is really owning the singles side of things so far this season.”
Karley Braeger and Cyntreya Lockett played the longest match of the day, winning the first set but dropping the second, forcing a decisive third set. The duo started the final set down a break, but battled back, demonstrated some amazing work at the net and came back to take the match 6-4 in the final set.
Kaia Ness also played a very tight match at fourth singles. Ness showed great ability to move the ball around and keep her opponent on the move. She ended up dropping the match 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, but had a great showing on court today.
Fergus returns to action on Aug. 25, at Detroit Lakes.
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UNION, N.J., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) today announced that, as previously stated, it will hold a conference call to provide a business and strategic update on August 31, 2022 at 8:15am EDT. A press release and related materials will be issued approximately 45 minutes prior to the start of the conference call.
Sue Gove, Director and Interim Chief Executive Officer, commented: "We recognize the strong interest in our company and our plans to better serve customers, recapture market share, drive growth and profitability, ensure our vendors are supported, and strengthen our balance sheet. We look forward to providing an update on our business next week, including a preview of strategies and changes being implemented across the enterprise to deliver results for all stakeholders."
Strategic Update Call and Presentation
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.'s strategic update conference call may be accessed by dialing 1-404-400-0571, or if international, 1-866-374-5140, and entering passcode ID number 58295059#. A live audio webcast of the conference call, along with the press release, will also be available on the Investor Relations section of our website at http://bedbathandbeyond.gcs-web.com/investor-relations. The webcast will be available for replay after the call.
About the Company
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") is an omnichannel retailer that makes it easy for our customers to feel at home. The Company sells a wide assortment of merchandise in the Home, Baby, Beauty and Wellness markets. Additionally, the Company is a partner in a joint venture which operates retail stores in Mexico under the name Bed Bath & Beyond.
The Company operates websites at bedbathandbeyond.com, bedbathandbeyond.ca, buybuybaby.com, buybuybaby.ca, harmondiscount.com, facevalues.com, and decorist.com.
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TEL-AVIV, Israel, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellomay Capital Ltd. (NYSE American: ELLO) (TASE: ELLO) ("Ellomay" or the "Company"), a renewable energy and power generator and developer of renewable energy and power projects in Europe and Israel, today reported the publication in Israel of financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 of Dorad Energy Ltd. ("Dorad"), in which Ellomay currently indirectly holds approximately 9.4% through its indirect 50% ownership of U. Dori Energy Infrastructures Ltd. ("Dori Energy").
On August 24, 2022, Amos Luzon Entrepreneurship and Energy Group Ltd. (f/k/a U. Dori Group Ltd.) (the "Luzon Group"), an Israeli public company that currently holds the remaining 50% of Dori Energy, which, in turn, holds 18.75% of Dorad, published its quarterly report in Israel based on the requirements of the Israeli Securities Law, 1968. Based on applicable regulatory requirements, the quarterly report of the Luzon Group includes the financial statements of Dorad for the same period.
The financial statements of Dorad for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. Ellomay will include its indirect share of these results (through its holdings in Dori Energy) in its financial results for this period. In an effort to provide Ellomay's shareholders with access to Dorad's financial results (which were published in Hebrew), Ellomay hereby provides a convenience translation of Dorad's financial results.
Dorad Financial Highlights
- Dorad's unaudited revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2022 - approximately NIS 465.5 million.
- Dorad's unaudited operating profit for the three months ended June 30, 2022 - approximately NIS 24.8 million.
Dorad's financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 note that following the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in China in December 2019, and the spreading of the coronavirus to many other countries in early 2020, there has been a decline in economic activity in many regions of the world, as well as in Israel. The spreading of the coronavirus caused, among other things, a disruption in the supply chain, a decrease in global transport volume, traffic and employment restrictions declared by the Israeli government and other governments around the world, as well as declines in the value of financial assets and commodities in markets in Israel and around the world. Dorad notes that it is operating in accordance with the guidelines of the Israeli Ministries of Energy and Health on dealing with the coronavirus crisis, including preparations of the operation and maintenance employees of the power plant and shift work as required. Dorad's financial statements further note it monitors the re-spreading of the virus and continuously examines the options for action in the event of a material decline in its income as a result of the spread of the coronavirus.
Dorad's financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 further note that on July 28, 2022, the Israeli Electricity Authority published a decision titled "Annual Electricity Rate Update 2022," which, among other things, provided for an increase in the average production component of approximately 24.3% compared to 2021, applicable from August 1, 2022, that will remain in effect through the end of 2022.
Based on the information provided by Dorad, the demand for electricity by Dorad's customers is seasonal and is affected by, inter alia, the climate prevailing in that season. The months of the year are split into three seasons as follows: the summer season – the months of July and August; the winter season - the months of December, January and February; and intermediate seasons – (spring and autumn), the months from March to June and from September to November. There is a higher hourly demand for electricity during the winter and summer seasons, and the average electricity consumption per hour is higher in these seasons than in the intermediate seasons and is even characterized by peak demands due to extreme climate conditions of heat or cold. In addition, Dorad's revenues are affected by the change in load and time tariffs - TAOZ (an electricity tariff that varies across seasons and across the day in accordance with demand hour clusters), as, on average, TAOZ tariffs are higher in the summer season than in the intermediate and winter seasons. Therefore, the results presented for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, which include the intermediate months of April – June, are not indicative of full year results. In addition, due to various reasons, including the effects of the spread of COVID-19 and the economic impact of such spread and of actions taken by governments and authorities, the results included herein may not be indicative of second quarter results in the future.
A translation of the financial results for Dorad as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021 and as of and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2022 is included at the end of this press release. Ellomay does not undertake to separately report Dorad's financial results in a press release in the future. Neither Ellomay nor its independent public accountants have reviewed or consulted with the Amos Luzon Entrepreneurship and Energy Group Ltd., Dori Energy or Dorad with respect to the financial results included in this press release.
About Ellomay Capital Ltd.
Ellomay is an Israeli based company whose shares are registered with the NYSE American and with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "ELLO". Since 2009, Ellomay Capital focuses its business in the renewable energy and power sectors in Europe and Israel.
To date, Ellomay has evaluated numerous opportunities and invested significant funds in the renewable, clean energy and natural resources industries in Israel, Italy and Spain, including:
- Approximately 35.9 MW of photovoltaic power plants in Spain and a photovoltaic power plant of approximately 9 MW in Israel;
- 9.375% indirect interest in Dorad Energy Ltd., which owns and operates one of Israel's largest private power plants with production capacity of approximately 860MW, representing about 6%-8% of Israel's total current electricity consumption;
- 51% of Talasol, which owns a photovoltaic plant with a peak capacity of 300MW in the municipality of Talaván, Cáceres, Spain;
- Groen Gas Goor B.V., Groen Gas Oude-Tonge B.V. and Groen Gas Gelderland B.V., project companies operating anaerobic digestion plants in the Netherlands, with a green gas production capacity of approximately 3 million, 3.8 million and 9.5 million (with a license to produce 7.5 million) Nm3 per year, respectively; and
- 83.333% of Ellomay Pumped Storage (2014) Ltd., which is involved in a project to construct a 156 MW pumped storage hydro power plant in the Manara Cliff, Israel.
For more information about Ellomay, visit http://www.ellomay.com.
Information Relating to Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements that are based on the current expectations and assumptions of the Company's management. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding the Company's plans and objectives, expectations and assumptions of management are forward-looking statements. The use of certain words, including the words "estimate," "project," "intend," "expect," "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking statements. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those that may be expressed or implied by the Company's forward-looking statements, including regulatory changes, the decisions of the Israeli Electricity Authority, changes in demand, technical and other disruptions in the operations of the power plant operated by Dorad and changes in the prices of natural gas and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Dorad's operations and projects, including in connection with reductions in the consumption of electricity by Dorad's customers and the Israeli Electricity Company, delays in supply of gas, steps taken by Israeli authorities, regulatory changes, changes in the supply and prices of resources required for the operation of the Dorad's facilities (and in the price of oil and electricity, and technical and other disruptions in the operation of Dorad), in addition to other risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's business that are described in greater detail in the filings the Company makes from time to time with Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements are made as of this date and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact:
Kalia Rubenbach (Weintraub)
CFO
Tel: +972 (3) 797-1111
Email: HilaI@ellomay.com
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ARTESIA, N.M., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Artesia Bulldogs are truly 'bad to the bone' and it was evident as the community was in full force August 19th for the season opening football victory over rival Carlsbad on Artesia's new Matrix Helix® synthetic turf installed by Hellas. With 30 state championships in the last seven decades, the Bulldogs' bite was felt as the players, dressed in orange, kicked off the 2022 football season with a thrilling come-from-behind 30-27 win.
Matrix with Helix has curled monofilament fibers and shape memory technology. The curled fibers are resilient, stable and the fibers bounce back after use to secure the infill, prevent migration and 'splash-out' for a uniform, aesthetically pleasing playing surface. Hellas' Matrix Helix synthetic turf is trusted by ten NFL teams for their game field or practice facilities.
"We chose Hellas because of the superior products they make," said Artesia Public Schools Superintendent Thad Phipps. "We know that Hellas' manufacturing is their own," added Phipps.
Artesia also went with Hellas' RealFill™ infill, which is made of pea gravel and dust-free cuboidal SBR crumb rubber that has a deliberate shape and size designed to minimize migration. RealFill offers a uniform, predictable playing surface with a consistent GMAX rating throughout the life cycle of the field.
Cushdrain is an elastic layer paved in place over a laser-graded drainstone foundation that provides planarity and holds its form throughout multiple life cycles. The Cushdrain allows for better drainage, while the shock pad helps protect athletes from injuries caused by hard impacts with the surface.
Crews from Hellas arrived in May to remove the previous turf, while installing a Cushdrain®. Hellas also replaced perimeter boards with Econailer®, which is a 100% recycled replacement nailer board that is non-toxic and water-resistant. Econailer will not rot-mildew-decay or warp under extreme freeze-thaw cycles.
Hellas also installed Grasso® Landscape turf in the north berm area with "BULLDOGS" in white letters and a Bulldog logo in orange at midfield. Grasso Landscape is a natural looking synthetic turf system designed for residential and commercial areas averse to natural grass. This includes public spaces, indoor facilities and high traffic areas that are difficult to access and irrigate.
Hellas Business Development Director Ross Chase says "we are so proud to be working with Artesia. The Bulldogs have a long tradition of athletic excellence, and we know the new field will deliver the type of playing experience that fosters exceptional performance, player safety, and all out fun for the fans."
Artesia Public Schools utilized the Cooperative Educational Services (CES) contract to procure the work from Hellas. CES is a New Mexico-based cooperative purchasing agency that allows public schools to procure goods and services in a compliant and efficient manner.
Hellas Construction Inc., headquartered in Austin, Texas, is America's largest sports contractor specializing in the manufacturing, construction, and installation of sports surfaces. The firm owns and operates its own heavy construction equipment staffed by specially trained and certified employee crews. Hellas has positioned operational hubs across the United States to serve local markets nation-wide. Hellas has offices in the following metropolitan areas including Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, Wichita, Youngstown, and Miami. Hellas has built NFL fields from coast to coast. The Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Miami Dolphins all play or practice on Hellas fields.
Controlling the supply chain and retaining a direct workforce ensures that Hellas can complete any turf, track, sports lighting, or court project – start to finish- without delay.
Hellas Construction Inc., headquartered in Austin, Texas, is America's largest sports contractor specializing in the construction and installation of sports surfaces. The firm owns and operates its own heavy construction equipment staffed by specially trained and certified employee crews. Controlling the supply chain and workforce means that Hellas can complete any turf, track, or court project – start to finish - without delay. For more information visit www.hellasconstruction.com.
Artesia High School is the public senior high school of Artesia, New Mexico, United States. It is a part of the Artesia Public Schools. The colors of AHS are orange, black & white.
Media Contact: Jeff Power
Hellas Director of Communications
jpower@hellasconstruction.com
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BATESVILLE, Ind., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2175 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable September 30, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2022.
About Hillenbrand
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company operating in over 40 countries with over 10,000 associates serving a wide variety of industries around the world. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. Hillenbrand's portfolio includes brands such as Coperion, Milacron Injection Molding & Extrusion, and Mold-Masters, in addition to Batesville. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com
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The shares of Deciphera Pharmaceuticals (DCPH) have performed well in 2022, as they are up 40.4% while most healthcare stocks are down. Nevertheless, I would not buy shares of this stock due to a lack of interesting prospects for the treatments the company is developing. In fact, if I had shares in my portfolio, I would consider unloading them. As such, I am bearish on this stock for now.
So far, there has been no event that could justify such a price increase. A new equity offering was announced in late April to raise up to $150 million in cash to fund drug development. Furthermore, on June 16, the company named a former Novartis (NVS) executive as its new senior vice president and chief business officer.
However, none of this news can be classified as a strong bullish catalyst, resulting in a significant risk that this stock is being overvalued rather than reflecting the fair value of this company.
In addition, the portfolio of treatments that this specialist healthcare provider is developing does not seem attractive enough to push the share price higher.
About Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Stock and Its Treatments
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical developer of medication that aims to improve the effectiveness of cancer therapies and improve the quality of life of cancer patients. The company’s flagship treatment is QINLOCK, which is currently being used in the therapy against gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). That is, it should be used after an initial (first-line) treatment has failed or stopped producing significant results or when intolerable side effects occur.
The treatment pipeline currently under development also includes an oral therapy to inhibit the causative agent of tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) and a product to treat RAS/RAF mutant cancers. However, this is still in the clinical phase. These RAS/RAF mutations are believed to be responsible for colorectal cancer (CRC).
GIST is a disease characterized by the formation of abnormal cells in the tissues of the gastrointestinal tract. Genetic factors are not the main cause of the disease, although some of them define a higher risk of developing GIST, which is usually manifested by either blood in the stool or vomit.
At an early stage of GIST, with a 5-year survival rate of over 90%, the tumor can be cured by surgical removal through a minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure that does not damage vital organs, followed by treatment in most cases.
GIST is rare because this type of tumor accounts for less than 1% of all gastrointestinal cancers and represents between 4,000 and 6,000 new diagnoses in American adults each year.
If malignant, TGCT is a rare clinical entity consisting of a lesion of the synovial membrane (tissue connecting the joints), the tendon capsule (tissue covering the tendons), and the bursa (a fluid-filled sac located between bone, tendons, and muscles) which persists repeatedly. A malignant TGCT may also co-occur with a benign TGCT lesion.
Based on various statistics, the global incidence of TGCT accounts for 2 to 50 cases per million people belonging to the general population. Therefore, TGCT is a rare disease.
Deciphera Improves Sales but Remains Unprofitable
In the second quarter of 2022, Deciphera achieved $32.5 million in total revenue, with $31.5 million coming from the sale of QINLOCK. Total revenue grew by 38% compared to the previous year, which exceeded the median projection of analysts by $2.4 million. The company is not yet profitable and posted a net loss of -$0.60 per DCPH share. This compares to a net loss of $1.21 per share in the same quarter of last year, beating analysts’ median estimate by $0.06.
Deciphera Can Fund Its Operations, for Now
The balance sheet showed a cash balance of $384 million, well in excess of total loans in operating lease liabilities of $30.58 million. This provides the financial flexibility to complete the Phase 1 drug inhibitor study in cancer patients with RAS or RAF gene mutations and the pivotal phase 3 study of a TGCT treatment agent. Given that the level of total costs and operating expenses are up 19% year-over-year to $76.3 million, the funds guarantee business continuity at best for a few more years.
After that, the company must be able to stand on its own two feet without relying solely on equity or debt, especially as the cost of capital continues to rise due to the Federal Reserve’s tightening policy.
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals has an Altman Z-Score of 2.21, indicating the company is neither distressed nor safe. A company is considered distressed as soon as the value falls below 1.8. On the other hand, a value of more than 3 means a healthy financial situation. However, unless the company starts producing profits or reducing its cash burn, then it will eventually enter the distressed zone fairly quickly.
Deciphera Has an Unattractive Portfolio of Drugs Targeting Rare Diseases
The company’s prospects don’t look very promising to me right now. Relying on the secondary treatment of a rare disease to generate the majority of revenue doesn’t exactly sound like a home run. This is especially true since DCPH is still unprofitable. In addition, the other drugs the company has in development also target rare diseases. Therefore, sales volume will ultimately be limited in the long run.
Is DCPH Stock a Buy?
In the past three months, eight Wall Street analysts have issued a 12-month price target for DCPH. The stock has a Hold consensus rating based on three Buys, three Holds, and two Sells. The average DCPH stock price target is $14.63, implying 6% downside potential.
Conclusion – DCPH Stock’s Risk is Not Justified by Its Portfolio
DCPH is developing a pipeline of treatments targeting very rare diseases, which will not be used as first-line medicines. The financial position is still strong, but that could change fairly quickly if the company doesn’t start producing profits. DCPH’s future is very uncertain, as it faces several challenges. These include a higher cost of capital as the Federal Reserve continues to hike interest rates to deal with galloping inflation. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/dcph-stock-has-outperformed-should-investors-buy | 2022-08-25T22:00:15Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/dcph-stock-has-outperformed-should-investors-buy | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Bitcoin Consolidates Above $21,500
Following last week’s downtrend, bitcoin (BTC-USD) has slipped further below key support levels over the past seven sessions. The flagship cryptocurrency is currently trading just above the $21,500 mark. Following the steep drop below support sitting at $23,500 on August 18, performance has since flattened for bitcoin, with the cryptocurrency largely trending within a horizontal price range in the time since.
With BTC now down by nearly 70% from its November 2021 all-time high, investors are eagerly awaiting the next announcement from U.S. Federal Reserve officials attending the annual conference in Jackson Hole. Market analysts are projecting a possible reversal higher over the weekend as the U.S. Dollar comes under pressure following weak data from the US Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), helping provide some positive tailwinds for bitcoin.
Carnage Continues Across the Altcoin Market
Echoing the decline in bitcoin, the altcoin market has reacted similarly to the increased bearish pressure, resulting in liquidations of nearly $600 million worth of long positions and marking one of the worst liquidation streaks recorded in 2022.
The pace of outflows from funds covering cryptocurrencies did slow, though, with Ethereum (ETH-USD) even experiencing a bump of nearly $3 million worth of inflows despite bitcoin outflows totaling $15 million over the same period.
Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), Polkadot (DOT), and Shiba Inu (SHIB) are among the major altcoins that registered the largest losses over the last week. Regardless of its latest slide, Cardano is nearly halfway through its Vasil hard fork, helping improve the outlook for the network’s native ADA token. Solana, on the other hand, is finding it difficult to sidestep ongoing bearish pressure even after reporting strong network growth during the second quarter.
Meanwhile, meme coin DOGE experienced a sharp drop in its market capitalization, with Polkadot (DOT) inching towards replacing it in the top-10 list for the second time this month after surpassing the capitalization of Shiba Inu (SHIB). Nevertheless, the value of DOT has dropped by almost 10% over the past seven sessions, mostly because of the ripple effects of the ongoing liquidations and uncertainty regarding the U.S. Dollar.
Among the mid to low-cap altcoins, Avalanche (AVAX) reversed from the prior week’s gains to tumble by nearly 9.3%, Ethereum Classic (ETC) dropped by approximately 8.1%, and Tezos (XTZ) slid by about 10%. That said, some of this week’s biggest slumps arrived from Flow (FLOW) and Filecoin (FIL). The value of FLOW dropped by 18.7%, outpaced by the 22% drop in FIL.
EOS Network Fends Off Bears
Amid the broader market’s dilemma of liquidations, ongoing losses, and weak investor sentiment reversing back to the “extreme fear” territory, no impact was felt by the EOS Network. The value of EOS Network’s native EOS token jumped by a dizzying 20% over the past seven sessions.
The sudden surge in value comes at the heels of the latest announcement by EOS Foundation CEO Yves La Rose, wherein he confirmed the EOSIO rebrand and plans for the EOS Network to roll out the v3.1 consensus upgrade via a hard fork. On September 21, the community-led protocol, Antelope, is expected to hard fork the EOSIO codebase and the EOS blockchain.
Additionally, news of a New York court denying a $27.5 million settlement proposed by former EOS developer Block.one emerged as another catalyst behind the ongoing EOS token buying frenzy.
Crypto Exchanges are Progressing Despite the Bear Market
Crypto exchanges continue to secure licenses and approvals worldwide despite the ongoing bear market. Most recently, Huobi Technology Holdings’ subsidiary Hbit Technologies acquired a Money Service Business (MSB) license from Canada’s FTRAC (Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Center). This development comes shortly on the heels of Hbit’s MSB license acquisition in the United States last month.
Mirroring the licensing drive, Binance US has also acquired a Money Transmitter License from Nevada’s Department of Business and Industry, Financial Institutions Division. Adding to the growing competition for U.S. clients, Japanese crypto-derivatives platform Clear Markets has received approval from the U.S. FTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) to start offering its services in the United States.
Shifting gears to central bank digital currencies, China has officially rolled out the next leg of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) test program. Presently, Chinese nationals can use the digital Yuan (e-CNY) on ten different transit routes in Guangzhou and e-CNY to pay for subway rides across 125 stations in Ningbo city.
Finally, joining the list of Asian governmental bodies embracing the metaverse, the Beijing municipal government has announced a new metaverse innovation and development plan spanning 2022-2024. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/this-week-in-crypto-bearish-price-action-prevails | 2022-08-25T22:00:21Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/this-week-in-crypto-bearish-price-action-prevails | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association announced today that the organization will participate in a virtual crew who will remotely test Callisto, a technology demonstration payload embedded on NASA's Orion spacecraft, during the upcoming Artemis I mission.
Artemis I is the first of several NASA missions intended to land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon. It will evaluate how Amazon's Alexa, and other innovative technologies integrated with Callisto, could be used to assist astronauts in future crewed missions to the Moon and beyond. Throughout the mission, the companies that developed Callisto—Amazon, Lockheed Martin, and Cisco—will invite special guests to come to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas to access Callisto in person and remotely send requests to Alexa on Orion.
During the virtual crew session Rhonel Cinous, a member of United Spinal Association from Miami, Florida will have a unique opportunity to simulate interactions between Alexa and future astronauts, getting a peek into what a "day in the life" of being onboard Orion could look like during a deep space mission. For instance, participants will be able to ask Alexa to turn cabin lights on and off, or ask how fast the spacecraft is traveling.
"I'm honored to represent United Spinal and participate in this historic initiative. We believe voice technology, including Alexa, presents many opportunities to make experiences of all kinds more accessible for people with mobility disabilities, while also helping lead to greater quality of life and independence in unprecedented ways," said Cinous.
Cinous, a power wheelchair user who was spinal cord injured in 2016, hosts his own podcast, The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, chronicling his recovery journey and sharing stories of others impacted by mobility disabilities. He is also a member of United Spinal's Tech Access Initiative, which brings together the disability community and the organization's corporate partners to ensure accessible technology is inclusive to everyone, including wheelchair users. Tech Access Initiative is a model for how industry leaders can engage individuals with disabilities for inclusive design endeavors that elicit noteworthy and meaningful customer insights that drive innovation, access, and demand.
"For many members of the disability community, voice AI can make daily activities that were once challenging much easier, so we have more time pursue our goals and aim for the stars. I hope to use this opportunity to raise awareness of the power of our voices and the importance of developing innovative technology that is inclusive to all," Cinous added.
Alongside Alexa's journey to the Moon during Artemis I, Amazon will introduce new ways to make space exploration more accessible to Amazon customers. This will include new interactive experiences to Alexa-enabled devices like Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Show, such as the ability for Alexa to provide customers with in-depth information on Artemis I.
"One of Amazon's primary goals for this project is to inspire those who want to be part of the next generation of scientists, engineers, and astronauts, no matter their background," said Kelly Wenzel, Director of B2B Marketing and Developer Engagement, Alexa at Amazon. "We couldn't be more thrilled that a United Spinal Association representative will be amongst the first to experience Alexa in space, and we believe their participation will help us achieve this vision."
To set up reminders on your Alexa-enabled device for upcoming Artemis I mission milestones, just say, "Alexa, take me to the Moon."
Formed in 1946 by paralyzed veterans, United Spinal is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization dedicated to empowering people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), including veterans, to live successful and fulfilling lives. Membership is free and open to all individuals with SCI/D, with over 60,000 members across 49 chapters, close to 200 support groups and more than 100 rehabilitation facilities and hospital partners nationwide. Known for its revolutionary advocacy efforts, United Spinal played a significant role in writing the Americans with Disabilities Act, provided important contributions to the Fair Housing Amendments Act and the Air Carrier Access Act, and was instrumental in attaining sidewalk curb ramps and accessible public transportation in New York City, which created the standard accessibility model used in many United States cities.
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It wasn't all that long ago the 'experts' were telling us of the death of the US dollar and that the new global reserve currency would be the yuan. Anyway, moving on ....
MUFG:
- The latest developments suggest that the fresh infrastructure stimulus announced will provide only a short-term boost for market sentiment towards the Chinese economy.
- The Chinese renminbi has strengthened following the PBoC’s decision to set a stronger expected daily fixing rate. It sends a signal to market participants that policymakers in China are unhappy about the recent faster pace of renminbi depreciation. The pushback from the PBoC is though unlikely to reverse the weakening trend that is currently in place.
- “Heightened concerns over economic weakness in China and the PBoC’s decision to lower rates further should keep downward pressure on the renminbi against the US dollar.
Here's the daily CNH chart.
- USD/CNY is the onshore yuan. Its permitted to trade plus or minus 2% from this daily reference rate.
- CNH is the offshore yuan. USD/CNH has no restrictions on its trading range. | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/mufg-says-the-chinese-yuan-is-going-even-lower-against-the-us-dollar-20220825/ | 2022-08-25T22:02:49Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/mufg-says-the-chinese-yuan-is-going-even-lower-against-the-us-dollar-20220825/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
ICYMI - posted earlier:
The Kansas City Federal Reserve branch will publish its schedule / agenda for the symposium it hosting for global central banks.
The schedule is expected at 7pm, or just after, Central US Time. That is 0000 GMT or thereabouts.
What we do know at present is that Federal Reserve Chair Powell is speaking on Friday:
Previews of what he'll be saying:
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The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's central bank symposium is at Jackson Hole is August 25-27.
The topic this year is: "Reassessing Constraints on the Economy and Policy" | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/stay-tuned-for-the-jackson-hole-agenda-expected-to-be-published-around-0000-gmt-20220825/ | 2022-08-25T22:02:55Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/stay-tuned-for-the-jackson-hole-agenda-expected-to-be-published-around-0000-gmt-20220825/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The playground has remained closed to the public since the city demolished the previous recreational equipment, but will soon be replaced according to Dadeville council members.
A Dadeville city leader is urging that a local playground be renamed due a racist connotation.
Councilwoman Teneeshia Goodman-Johnson proposed on Tuesday, August 24, that her fellow council members join her in establishing a new name for the ‘Creation Plantation’ playground besides Keebler Park.
“I know what a plantation is. I’m educated and understand the definition. I’m also educated enough to know as a black woman the ties to a plantation in the Deep South,” she said. “I don't like it, and I am greatly offended.”
She explained during a scheduled city council meeting that she objects to the word’s inclusion due the farm estate’s extensive history rooted in American slavery, particularly in the U.S. South.
Goodman-Johnson challenges the name’s origins as Dadeville rebuilds the playground after an inspection revealed safety hazards with the park. The city demolished the playground earlier this year and have searched for replacement equipment for the last several months.
Councilwoman Brownie Caldwell, who has overseen the playground’s restoration, announced during the meeting that construction crews will finally build a replacement playground later this fall.
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As the city replaces the playground, Goodman-Johnson argues so too should the community replace its name.
“We're working on Keebler Park so why not?” she asked.
Caldwell responded by recommending Dadeville’s children propose a new name.
“Why don't we let the kids name,” she said.
Goodman-Johnson supported the suggestion, but deferred any official city action until council members first investigate any legal challenges regarding the name’s removal.
“There may be nothing that we can do, but I just want to address it because I have been put in a position to ask questions and raise concerns,” she said. “This has been a thorn in my side for a minute, and you don't have to understand but please respect it.”
In the weeks ahead, Goodman-Johnson recommended Dadeville establish a renaming committee.
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Local Sports: Ida, Dundee put to early test in LCAA jamboree
DUNDEE − It was an encouraging start for Ida's varsity volleyball team.
The Blue Streaks got an excellent look at how the team stacks up against its competition right off the bat with a round of games against the other teams in the Lenawee County Athletic Association. The league came together at Dundee Wednesday night to open the season.
Ida finished 2-2 on the night, defeating Onsted 25-21 and Hillsdale 20-25, 25-19, 17-15, but falling to Blissfield 25-17, 25-18 and Brooklyn Columbia Central 29-27, 25-19.
"Overall, we played well," Ida coach Ashley Begeman said. "I'm excited to see the growth we'll have over the next couple of weeks as some of our key players who are new to varsity get some more experience. We have a solid group with a lot of versatility and as long as we can find that trust and chemistry as a team, we'll have a successful season."
Kaylee Stein led Ida with 20 kills and 10 digs on the evening, Ryleigh Eyler finished with 40 assists and 5 aces, and Cori Kozlowski played well with 12 digs and 8 aces.
Dundee finished 0-4, falling to Hillsdale (25-22, 25-27, 15-12), Clinton (14-25, 25-18, 15-9), Columbia Central (25-12, 25-19), and Hudson (25-17, 17-25, 15-9).
Kennedy Irwin and Macy Salenbien led the Vikings offensively, while Briley Brodine played well defensively.
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Milan rolls Tecumseh
MILAN − Milan's girls swimming and diving team won 11 of the 12 events Wednesday as it defeated Tecumseh 136-40.
"Tough to compete on back-to-back days, but the girls performed well," said Milan coach Dan Heikka.
Individual winners for the Big Reds were Kiera Luhrs (100 free, 200 free), Sara Mitchell (200 IM), Annabelle Williams (50 free, 500 free), Emily Huelke (diving), Kamryn Stripp (butterfly), and Elaina Malach (backstroke). Milan also was first in the 200 medley relay (Hannah Brady, Rylee Mitchell, Phoebe Rhoney, Stripp), 200 free relay (Luhrs, Stripp, Mary Kate Wayne, Williams), and the 400 free relay (Rhoney, Luhrs, Malach, Williams).
Williams swam a state-qualifying time in the 50.
Milan's depth won the day. The Big Reds also were 2-3-5 in the 100 with Rhoney, Rylee Mitchell and Ginny Heikka, 2-4-5 in the 200 with Krista Cook, Iaila Nemeth and Zariah Blackwood, 2-4-5 in the 50 with Rhoney, Malach and Rylee Mitchell, 2-3 in the 500 with Cook and Lila Mckenna, and 2-3-4-5 in the breaststroke with Stripp, Heikka, Sarah Monroe and Hallie Thornton.
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Bears nips Bulldogs
PETERSBURG − Jefferson's Rylee Dunn and Summerfield's Ellie Noland shared medalist honors, but the Bears slipped past the Bulldogs 200-212 Wednesday at Deme Acres Golf Course.
Dunn (47), Callie Calvin (48), Claire Conover (52), and Payton Jones (53) led Jefferson.
Noland also carded a 47. Summerfield's Delany Hoffman was second on the team with a 52, followed by Emily Simpson (56), and Cam Taylor (57).
Kestrels open strong
St. Mary Catholic Central won its Huron League opener Wednesday 218-229 over Airport at Monroe Golf & Country Club.
SMCC's Gracie Gentry was medalist with a 43 and Emily Bellino scored 54.
Hannah Roof (50) and Sophie Bucki (55) led Airport.
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Jasso powers Carlson
Luis Jasso scored twice Wednesday to lead Gibraltar Carlson to a 2-1 victory over Lincoln Park.
The Marauder junior had a goal in each half. The first was assisted by Carter Sgro and the second by Aidan Malec.
Carlson improved to 4-1 overall and 1-0 in the Downriver League.
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Summerfield goes undefeated
PETERSBURG − Summerfield finished 9-0 Wednesday in a quad meet at home.
Addie Spoering led the Bulldogs with 18 service aces and six kills, Sarah Prati had 12 assists and 13 aces, Mia Miller contributed 8 aces, 2 kills and a block, Mia Sample had 11 aces and 5 kills, Riley Soldwish set well with 5 assists and 8 aces, Maya Stone played well defensively and added 6 aces, and Kyra Horak played well all around.
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This story is part of Unpacked, a series that explores some of the biggest questions about traveling responsibly. Read more columns here—and be sure to subscribe to the podcast.
In our new podcast, Unpacked by AFAR, we explore the world of ethical travel in a friendly, accessible—and dare we say—fun way. Every other Thursday join us as we answer your ethical conundrums from how to engage with animal tourism (“I know I shouldn’t ride an elephant, but can I swim with dolphins?”) to travel that doesn’t harm the Earth (“What is zero-waste travel—and is it even possible?”). Here’s the transcript from our August 25 episode.
JENNIFER FLOWERS, HOST: This is Unpacked. I’m Jennifer Flowers, the senior deputy editor at AFAR. Have you ever had an incredible cultural encounter on your travels and wanted to take a picture, but you weren’t sure if it was OK? Or have you ever come across a traditional performance and wondered whether you should be there? These situations—and the questions they raise—are forms of cultural tourism. Today we’re going to explore the answers to those questions, and much more.
I was born a traveler. My dad was a hotelier, and as a kid I lived in Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, and the U.S. So naturally, when I grew up, I became a travel editor. And over the course of my life, I’ve had wonderful experiences all over the world. But some of the most life-changing moments, for me, have been the times I’ve connected with cultures that are different from my own. I’ve gone on eye-opening walks with the San people in the Kalahari Desert of Botswana. I’ve stayed in a Tibetan family’s beautiful home in rural China. And I’ve sipped on yak butter tea with Sherpas in the Nepalese Himalayas.
I’ve also had challenging moments. I cringe when I remember a day in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. I casually took a faraway picture of a group of Berber people who were standing on a rocky outcropping. When they saw me take the photo, they reacted with frowns and hand gestures. I realized I had invaded their privacy, and to this day, I still feel awful about it.
I always try to do my best in these moments. I also know I can do better. And sometimes I don’t know what to do at all. So I reached out to a few experts who represent Indigenous communities and think about these things all the time.
Kalani Ka‘anā‘anā is Native Hawaiian, and his family has called the O‘ahu town of Kailua home for generations. He’s a hula practitioner, a fluent speaker of the Hawaiian language, and the chief brand officer at the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.
Kalani says that he struggles with the term “cultural tourism.”
KALANI KA‘ANĀ‘ANĀ: I think it positions culture as a means to an end. It feels somewhat transactional. And for me, our culture is our worldview. It’s the way we perceive things, it’s how we perceive our relationship to aina, or to land. We believe that we have a familial relationship with land and ocean and all of the elements. Now, when you put that in the space of hospitality and tourism, I struggle a little bit to translate that.
I think in its most basic form, one might think cultural tourism is a desire of a visitor to go to a place, to be immersed in, to see authentic representation of a culture. And that’s where I think it gets really gray. And I think that’s where we’re all having these conversations today, about what that means.
JENN: Kalani and other Hawai‘i residents have been asking hard questions about the relationship between Native Hawaiian heritage and tourism, which is the state’s largest economic sector. How is Hawaiian culture benefiting from tourism, and in what cases is it being commodified beyond recognition?
KALANI: I think in Hawai‘i, we have a historical sort of relationship with hospitality culture, performance-based culture, this idea of stereotypes and kitschy Tiki culture, and an industry that portrayed Hawai‘i in a certain romanticized, hyper-sexualized way, where it was all about coconut bras, grass skirts, mai tais, and beaches. And really Hawai‘i is a place with much more depth and significance and spiritual energy and so much more than just the hula girls.
JENN: Kalani’s words struck a chord. My Japanese American mother was born and raised in Hawai‘i. While we don’t share the Native Hawaiian experience with Kalani, we have seen the negative effects of appropriated cultural displays—the hit HBO series White Lotus being a great example of the uncomfortable power dynamics at play. And Hawaiian culture is not alone in the struggle with this.
According to the World Bank, Indigenous peoples make up 6 percent of the world’s population and 19 percent of the world’s extreme poor. For centuries, Indigenous peoples have faced displacement, discrimination, and violence, while often missing out on the economic benefits of tourism inspired by their own cultures.
However, Indigenous peoples are the biggest custodians of the natural world. They own, occupy, or use 80 percent of the world’s most biodiverse places. Their ancestry is deeply rooted to the land and can often be traced back for millennia. As travelers, of course, we want to explore and engage with those incredible cultures.
With all of this in mind, what does an experience that truly benefits Indigenous communities look like?
FRANCES RINGS: Cultural tourism is important. It’s important that it’s driven from the community, that it’s driven from the people themselves, that, economically, they are benefiting from it, but also that it is done their way and the way that they want to share it.
JENN: That’s Frances Rings, the associate artistic director of Bangarra, a contemporary Indigenous dance troupe based in Sydney. Frances’s mother is from the Kokatha tribe on the west coast of south Australia. Frances, who will become Bangarra’s artistic director in 2023, collaborates with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups, who give Bangarra permission to tell traditional stories using contemporary dance.
We talked about all the different ways a visitor can engage with culture in Australia: for a theatrical experience, they can buy a ticket to a Bangarra performance in Sydney. Or they can go to the country and take a guided walk with somebody whose connection to the land goes back millennia and learn about the creation stories of that region. But the important part of any cultural experience, she says, is that the experiences are driven by the custodians of that culture. She shared with me the big-picture questions she asks around cultural tourism.
FRANCES: I think those frameworks of “How do we do this with integrity, without kind of selling out who we are? How do we protect the things that are sacred, that we need to ensure [are] protected? What is the public domain stuff that we can share, that we can create better awareness of who we are? That our young people can see and can be like, ‘Oh wow. These fellows are interested in my culture? Wow.’” That also means that’s jobs coming in, economically—that money that comes in feeds back into the community, they can be better resourced, they can grow, they can expand, but there are so many benefits from it.
JENN: A culturally sensitive experience takes time to build—sometimes a long time. When Frances has been given permission to work on a new piece of choreography with a community, it can take months and sometimes even years. That’s because she needs to build a rapport with them to understand how they want their story to be told.
FRANCES: How we translate that information has to be done with care and with guidance. We have 400 language groups of living song, dance, story, customs, arts, law, knowledge. So each community is very distinctive and very different. And the way that they want their story to be told, we have to be guided by them. You always, it has to be driven from, from the community. So we engage with a cultural consultant from that community. And they’re basically a lifeline.
JENN: When she begins a new piece, she asks herself: What is the story? Why is it important to be told? How is it going to help people understand Australia at a deeper level? For Terrain, a nine-part choreographic work, Frances went to northern Australia to spend time at Kati Thanda, or Lake Eyre, home of the Arabunna people. She spent time with Reginald Dodd, an Arabunna elder. As they sat together, she had a vision that became the inspiration for “Spinifex,” the third piece of choreography in Terrain.
I think in its most basic form, one might think cultural tourism is a desire of a visitor to go to a place, to be immersed in, to see authentic representation of a culture. And that’s where I think it gets really gray.
FRANCES: I had this moment where I was sitting on the lake and looking into the distance and it was very quiet and it was kind of shimmering horizon and mirage coming off the lake. And there were these trees off in the distance and they looked like women, they just kind of looked like they’re breathing and they were arching and they were contorting. Then they were moving into each other and then moving away. And I just had this sense of these ancestral women, who were suspended in space and they were waiting for water to arrive in this desert, and for this life cycle of transformation to happen.
I took that image away with me and I created this piece called “Spinifex.” These ancestral women are in the space and they’re contorted and they’re kind of other worldly, but they have these forms that are distinctly, you know, the female form. To celebrate the female form, to celebrate the way that we move, to celebrate what we carry from our ancestral mothers and grandmothers—what other platform allows you to do that? And to share that.
JENN: Even just describing the scene that inspired her work, Frances gave me goosebumps: She offered me an entirely new understanding of the people and landscapes of that region. These deeper perspectives are what she intends to bring to audiences who come to see Bangarra perform.
Like Frances, Kalani thinks a lot about how Hawaiian traditions are protected and perpetuated, especially around hula, the Hawaiian dance tradition that he’s been studying and practicing for more than 15 years.
KALANI: When we think about hula presented in the visitor industry or in hospitality, you have to understand that it’s being presented in a context that is foreign in nature. It was not our practice to share our culture for money. And, and so you just got to understand that we start in a place where it’s already weird. Is it bad? No. Do we have to adapt to the times we live in? Yes.
JENN: Kalani took me through the two overarching types of hula found in the islands: There’s ‘auana, a modern version of hula that’s set to music. It was created for travelers in the early 20th century and is a legitimate art form on its own, and one where visitors can and should feel free to enjoy. And then there’s kahiko hula, the ancient form that’s rooted in ceremony and ritual and set to chanting. Most of the time, it’s not intended for a public audience.
KALANI: We have this concept in Hawaiian called au’a. And it’s things that are withheld on purpose because they’re sacred. And that there are some things that are meant to be behind that veil of sacredness. And then there are other parts of our culture that are very open to being shared, and I think about more sort of modern hula with hula ‘auana, which was accompanied by string instruments, right. It’s this more modern evolution of hula and music and dance, and it is for parties and it is for a good time and it is to enjoy.
JENN: In other words, if you see a hula performance at a hotel, feel free to take pleasure in capturing the spirit of the performance in a space where practitioners are delighted to share their art with you.
When people think of cultural tourism, performance art is often the first thing that comes to mind. But some of the most meaningful connections happen when our communication is unscripted. On a trip to Colombia in 2021, I was one of the first travelers to join a new cultural experience. Colombia-based outfitter Retorno Travel wanted to connect travelers like me with members of the Wounaan community. Over the last couple of decades, they’ve been displaced from their ancestral land in the Colombian jungle near Panama, and they now live in Bogota.
We went to their community center and were invited to participate in a spiritual dance, and we dined with them on steamed fish and plantains. After lunch, through a translator, some of the elders began to talk about their generations-deep connections with the land, and how they had to leave that way of life behind because of illegal guerrilla warfare. That’s when our conversations got really interesting.
The community healer candidly began to share his ambivalence about tourism and photographers documenting their way of life. He lamented that city living was removing the next generation from their cultural roots. Soon after that, the schoolteacher placed a black tree seed from the jungle where he was born in the palm of my hand. I had to hold back tears as he told me that whenever I needed to reconnect with nature, I just had to close my eyes and focus on the texture of the seed’s rough exterior on my fingers. I still keep that seed by my bedside today.
Genuine connections like these lie at the heart of Wild Expeditions Africa, an outfitter with experiences in Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Zimbabwe. Wild Expeditions runs mobile camps that access rural areas of Ethiopia with no tourism infrastructure. One of their permanent camps in southern Ethiopia’s culture-rich Omo Valley is called Lale’s Camp, and it’s run by Lale Birwa, a member of the region’s ethnic Kara group. In this region, many employees come from the villages guests visit, and they help to maintain good relationships with communities. Bemnet Gizachew is one of the founding members of Wild Expeditions, and he heads up mobile tented camp operations in Ethiopia.
BEMNET GIZACHEW: We try to create a sort of authentic travel experience for the clients. So that when the travelers go and visit particular tribes, the ultimate purpose is not taking a good picture and, you know, going back with that. Rather, you know, it’s trying to make some kind of connection, a human to human connection and learning from each other. It’s not only the travelers who learn, it’s also the tribe, who also learn about who are the visitors who are coming to visit us.
JENN: Bemnet grew up in Addis Ababa. A student of history and literature, he developed a passion for cultures at an early age, and that’s why he joined the travel industry. Over the years as a guide, he’s seen tour operators that visit the more accessible villages, the ones located near the road. And some of them simply line members of a village up, and then ask them to make certain poses so that travelers can get the picture they want. The idea of interacting with people and their culture this way made my stomach turn. The focus of Wild Expeditions is the opposite of this: They’re all about genuine human connections. Bemnet and his team tell guests that before they ever think about raising their cameras to take a photo, they should get to know the elders and observe day-to-day life. Eventually, he says, when you’ve built a relationship of mutual respect and trust, you can ask for permission to take a photo.
BEMNET: We try to humbly explain for them what’s important here. If you want a lifelong memory, just leave the camera and spend some time with people that you came to visit rather than taking a picture, making your camera as a barrier between you and the tribe that you visit.
JENN: Welcome back to Unpacked by AFAR. Frances, Kalani, and Bemnet all spoke about the importance of two-way communication in any cultural exchange. It’s not just about us as travelers getting something from an experience, but it’s also about participating in it and sharing a part of ourselves, too. On a safari in Kenya in 2019, I was determined to learn Swahili, but didn’t always get it right. On a game drive one morning, during a breakfast in the bush, I meant to ask for coffee, or “kahawa,” but instead asked for “kuhara,” which my Masai guide, Nelson, quickly informed me was the word for diarrhea. Minutes later, when our laughter died down, I stumbled my way into another faux pas, this time, by asking him how many cattle he had. Laughter erupted again: This question is the nosy Western equivalent of asking how much money he has in his bank account. I’ll never forget the difference between coffee and diarrhea in East Africa, will surely never pry into a Masai person’s finances, and will also never forget the bonds I made on that bright morning on the savanna.
I was fascinated to hear Bemnet’s observations on visitors to the Omo Valley. For some tribes, a man’s economical status is also measured by the number of cattle he has. One of their most common questions to male guests is whether they have their own herd.
BEMNET: Most of the time, they ask our clients, “Do you have cattle? And do you have sheep, goats, or oxen?” And they say, “No, we don’t have [any].” Then [the tribe members] feel such pity: “I will give you. Once you start, it’s not too late, you know?”
JENN: I took so much delight in the idea that a visitor could have as many yachts, mansions, and dollars in the bank as they’d like, but in this part of the Omo Valley, if they don’t have cattle, they’re basically considered broke—to the point where people offered to help them with a donation of cattle.
Sometimes travelers are quick to judge a particular tradition or decide that it’s backwards. But Bemnet encourages visitors to keep an open mind.
BEMNET: If you go to the United States, you’ll find the family who has their own culture. The same case for the tribe in the Omo valley. So if you go to their place, you have to respect and you have to learn their thoughts about the culture, rather than saying, “This is a bad culture, this is backward, this is not well developed, this sort of thing.” So instead of making a judgment, it’s much better to immerse yourself in that culture and learn from their perspective, rather than from your own, which I think is healthier for the travelers as well as for the people who are being visited.
JENN: Bemnet explained the Mursi tradition where some women decide to wear lip plates, which involves the process of cutting and stretching the lower lip in order to fit a disc made of clay or wood. For the Mursi, the practice is a display of beauty and social adulthood. But some travelers tell Bemnet that they should tell the Mursi not to practice that anymore, fearing that it’s painful or oppressive. In situations like this, Bemnet encourages trying to focus instead on learning the reasons why the Mursi do it.
BEMNET: The definition of beauty is different. For some people being skinny, having long hair. those sorts of things might be the definition of beauty. But for those tribes, for the Mursi tribe, that’s one of the ways that they show their beauty. So we have to respect as we are the one who went there to visit them. So instead of making a judgment there, just learn why they do this.
JENN: As I thought about all the ways cultural tourism can be approached more ethically, it became clear that a lot of that change lies in the hands of the traveler. After all, the traveler is the ultimate decision maker on where their travel dollar is spent. Kalani elaborated on why this is so important.
KALANI: I think the biggest influence in changing how we do tourism is going to come from the consumer. And so as consumers start to be more aware of their footprint, they’re more aware of their impacts, and they start asking visitor industry businesses and industry and destinations to think about that, I think that’s going to be the largest driver for change.
JENN: The more informed we are about our travel experiences, the better chance we have at building stronger relationships with the people and places we visit. Building that trust can often grant us access to cultural experiences that make travel so rich. At the end of our meaningful conversation, Kalani invited me, and you too, to hear this special chant he composed in 2008 about his home.
KALANI: If you want to understand Hawaiians and you want to understand Hawai‘i and our language, It’s really rooted in place. And it’s really rooted in relationships and that’s not unique to Hawai‘i. And think about a place that enriches you, that recharges your battery, that inspires you, that makes you feel whole, that makes you feel well, that makes you feel healed, and whatever that place, person, thing is. And then when you think about a trip to Hawai‘i, know that you’re coming to a place that does that for us. And it’s my pleasure to share it.
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JENN: Before we go, let’s take a look at what we learned about cultural tourism.
Takeaway #1
Read up on your destination and learn about the cultures of the place you’re visiting. Go beyond the dominating cultural lens, and dive deeper into Indigenous histories. Then look for ways to connect with that history on the ground.
Takeaway #2
When you’re looking at a cultural experience, take the initiative to understand the context for how it came into being so you know what you’re signing up for. Who is in control of the experience? Is it the keepers of that culture? And is that culture benefiting from the experience they’re offering you?
Takeaway #3
Come with an open mind. Enter an experience with no expectations and let the custodians of that culture guide you. It’s not always a smooth road, but being an open and humble guest is what often leads to true cultural exchange.
Takeaway #4
Gaining access to a cultural experience is like entering a friend’s home. You want to be respectful of the host’s space, boundaries, and comfort zones—whether that means asking permission to take a picture or wearing appropriate clothing.
Takeaway #5
A true exchange is a two-way street. Ask questions, but also be sure to invite your hosts to ask questions of you. We build trust, connections, and mutual understanding when we’re learning about each other simultaneously.
Takeaway #6
The traveler has spending power, and that spending power can encourage more ethical cultural encounters. Seeking out responsible cultural practices incentivizes outfitters and cultures to offer more of that kind of experience. It not only makes your trip better, but it also paves the way for a better tourism industry.
Thanks so much for joining me on this episode of Unpacked. From one traveler to another, I hope to see you out there. Follow me on instagram at @jenniferleeflowers and Twitter at @jennflowers.
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This has been Unpacked by AFAR, a production of AFAR Media and Boom Integrated. Our podcast is produced by Aislyn Greene, Adrien Glover, and Robin Lai. Postproduction was by John Marshall Media staff Jenn Grossman and Clint Rhodes. Music composition by Alan Carrescia. And a special thanks for original music by Kalani Ka‘anā‘anā and composer David Page.
And remember: The world is complicated. Being an ethical traveler doesn’t have to be.
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City Council Funds $25M in American Rescue Plan Projects
GREENSBORO, NC (August 25, 2022) – Since April, the Greensboro City Council has approved nearly $25 million in funding for equitable economic recovery and community asset renewal projects enabled by the federal American Rescue Plan.
Funding was approved for local nonprofit organizations for affordable and veteran’s housing, support for minority and women-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and community programs. Funds were also designated for critical infrastructure investment at the Central Library, Greensboro Cultural Center and City recreation pools, and pre-construction costs for the transformational Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex.
Equitable Economic Recovery Projects
$2.5 million for Piedmont Business Capital to provide lending and investment opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses.
$2,079,823 for Affordable Housing Management Inc.’s Southwood Apartments rehabilitation of 59 studio apartments for individuals who earn less than 50 percent of the area median income.
$2 million for the Nussbaum Center to redevelop the Steelhouse building to provide manufacturing and entrepreneur space.
$450,000 for the Servant Center to assist with the rehabilitation of housing for veterans who are disabled or homeless.
$200,000 for Greensboro Urban Ministry Uplift Project, an infrastructure update to assist in its mission to provide housing, food, emergency assistance, case management and health services for low-income residents.
$60,000 to Royal Expressions Ballet to support the citywide Juneteenth GSO Festival. Funds will be paid over four years.
Community Asset Renewal Projects
$8 million for pre-construction and other costs of the Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex, which was recently approved by voters during the July bond referendum.
$6,175,000 for maintenance at the Central Library, Greensboro Cultural Center, and City recreation pools. The costs will cover items such as HVAC replacement and roof repairs.
$1.6 million for City employee bonuses of $250 - $500.
$1.159 million for physical security improvements at police facilities.
This year’s projects join the Council’s previously approved projects and total $25,082,000. The figure accounts for 42 percent of funds made possible by the City of Greensboro’s $59.43 million American Rescue Plan award.
All other projects previously submitted as part of the City’s ARP program are still under consideration by City Council as part of the deliberation process to identify those most closely aligned with the needs of the community and City Council priorities.
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PENSACOLA, Fla. – Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) conducted a Force Development (FD) strategic off-site to focus on fiscal year 2023 (FY23) strategic planning at Naval Air Station Pensacola, August 17, 2022.
Staff leaders from NETC, Navy Recruiting Command, Naval Service Training Command, and Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center came together to discuss FD’s mission and vision statements and refine strategic goals, objectives and annual goals.
“We owe the fleet the very best in recruitment and training delivery, especially in today’s increasingly competitive talent market,” said Kent Miller, NETC’s executive director. “Every one of us as leaders brings fresh perspective and personal insights and experience to this deliberative strategic planning process.”
Strategic planning is an important aspect of how the NETC commander, Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, provides an integrated vision across the largest shore command within the Navy.
Focusing on how concrete strategic goals support MyNavy HR strategic planning and the chief of naval operations’ (CNO) Navigation Plan 2022 helps FD outline a framework that builds upon the four foundational priorities of readiness, capabilities, capacity and Sailors.
“Strategic planning requires time, effort and continual reassessment,” said Michele Harrison, acting director of NETC’s strategy, innovation, and voluntary education N5 directorate. “This off-site is a start, but it is only the beginning. Strategic planning is not an event…it gives us clear directions that aligns the Force Development team around a clear vision, mission, values, goals and action plans.”
Using the Get Real, Get Better (GRGB) approach to shape this year’s strategic planning, participants were asked to be ruthlessly honest when discussing past mission performance.
GRGB is the CNO’s call to action for leaders to apply a set of Navy-proven leadership and problem solving best practices to empower their people to achieve exceptional performance. The concept requires leaders at all levels to honestly self-assess, continuously self-correct, use a learning mindset, and transparently share what they learn to make others more successful.
With GRGB, leaders are encouraged to find and fix problems – and innovate –from the deckplate to senior leaders, so they can identify what works, what doesn’t and develop new ways to solve problems at the lowest level.
The off-site participants kept this in mind while discussing the results of a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis with more than 300 inputs covering topics such as workforce and manpower; IT infrastructure; Ready Relevant Learning; Transformation; telework and remote work; facilities; and various work-related and training processes.
“In Get Real, Get Better, it’s important to take a fix of where the organization is at that moment and then identify corrective action required to reach our desired end state, so a SWOT approach is very much in line with GRGB,” said Ryan Dallett, a program analyst in NETC N51 who was leading the event.
Miller encouraged working group participants to get out of their comfort zone during breakout sessions while their team worked on an assigned strategic goal, outlined objectives and brainstormed annual goals to get after those objectives.
“We had some pretty lively and invigorating discussions about where we are and where we see our organization going,” said Miller. “What the team accomplished at the off-site will continue to make us better and help us fulfill our role in preparing Sailors to be part of the world’s strongest Navy, ready to take on any adversary and win, wherever and whenever the nation calls.”
The strategic planning process and work continues on after the off-site and will lead to an updated FD strategic design and plan.
“This gives us clarity to where we want to go,” said Harrison. “FD leadership is setting us on the right track. To reach our vision, it will take this continuous leadership and the FD team. We are off to a great start.”
NETC recruits, trains, and delivers those who serve the nation, taking them from “street to fleet” by transforming them into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters.
For more information about NETC, visit the command’s website at https://www.netc.navy.mil/ and follow MyNavy HR: Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MYNAVYHR/, Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/mynavyhr/ and Twitter at http://twitter.com/mynavyhr/
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Sep 27: Fleece w/ GRAE
Sep 27: Oseesw/ Bronze
Sep 28: King Buffalo w/ Heavy Temple
Sep 29: Electric Six & Supersuckers
Sep 29: The 502s w/ Happy Landing
Sep 29: Tinariwen w/ Garcia Peoples
Sep 30: Titus Andronicus
CHARLOTTE
Bojangles Coliseum
2700 E Independence Blvd | 704.372.3600
CMCU Amphitheatre
former Uptown Amphitheatre
820 Hamilton St | 704.549.5555
Aug 25: Jack White
Aug 26: Goo Goo Dolls
Aug 27: Jamey Johnson
Aug 30: Lauv w/ Hayley Kiyoko
Aug 31: Dispatch & O.A.R.
Sep 10: Halestorm
Sep 15: Koe Wetzel
Sep 17: Lake Street Dive
Sep 20: The Head and the Heart
Sep 23: Gryffin
The Fillmore
1000 NC Music Factory Blvd | 704.916.8970
Aug 24: Hoodie Allen
Aug 27: Kany Garcia
Aug 28: Giveon
Sep 1: Jay Critch
Sep 2: Grits & Biscuits
Sep 4: Club 90’s Present Un Verano Contigo — Bad Bunny Dance Night
Sep 6: Aleman — Tour USA 2022
Sep 7: Apocalyptica: Cell-0 Tour
Sep 8: DPR — Regime World Tour 2022
Sep 8: Alex Isley — Marigold Tour
Sep 9: In this Moment
Sep 9: Wild Rivers
Sep 10: P-Square
Sep 11: Lacuna Coil
Sep 16: Denzel Curry
Sep 18: Alec Benjamin
Sep 22: Matt Maeson
Sep 23: Conway the Machine
Sep 24: Movements
Sep 25: LadyGang Presents: The Lady Secrets Tour
Sep 25: One Ok Rock
Sep 26: Arizona
Sep 28: King Princess
PNC Music Pavilion
707 Pavilion Blvd | 704.549.1292
Aug 26: Rod Stewart w/ Cheap Trick
Aug 31: KoRn & Evanescence
Sep 6: Five Finger Death Punch, Megadeth & The Hu
Sep 9: OneRepublic & Needtobreathe
Sep 10: Outlaw Music Festival ft. Willie Nelson, Nathaniel Rateliff And The Night Sweats & Billy Strings
Sep 18: Wu-Tan Clan & Nas
Sep 21: $uicideboy$
Sep 24: Zac Brown Band
Sep 26: Shinedown w/ Jelly Roll
Spectrum Center
333 E Trade St | 704.688.9000
www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com
Aug 27: The Lumineers
Sep 4: Twenty One Pilots
Sep 11: Kevin Hart
Sep 20: Karol G
Sep 21: Mary J. Blige
CLEMMONS
Village Square Tap House
6000 Meadowbrook Mall Ct | 336.448.5330
Aug 25: Joey Whitaker
Aug 26: Retro Vinyl
DURHAM
Carolina Theatre
309 W Morgan St | 919.560.3030
Sep 4: Crowded House
Sep 8: Croce Plays Crose
Sep 17: Matt Nathanson
Sep 19: Brian Culbertson ft. Marcus Anderson & Marqueal Jordan
Sep 20: The Robert Cray Band
Sep 24: The Monti: Schooled!
Sep 28: Billy Bragg
Sep 29: Sibling Rivalry Tour
Sep 30: Ninja Sex Party
DPAC
123 Vivian St | 919.680.2787
Aug 27: Jo Koy w/ Joey Guila
Sep 8: Jim Jefferies
Sep 9: The Temptations & The Four Taps
ELKIN
Reeves Theater
129 W Main St | 336.258.8240
Wednesdays: Reeves Open Mic
Fourth Thursdays: Old-Time Jam
Aug 26: Hank, Pattie, & The Current
Aug 27: The Reeves House Band plays the Beatles
Sep 1: Jay Bird, Alice Gerrard, & Our Band
Sep 9: Victoria Victoria
Sep 15: Annie Mack, Ordinary Elephant, & Django Haskins
Sep 16: I Draw Slow
Sep 23: Mountain Heart
Sep 24: The Reeves House Band plays Fleetwood Mac
GREENSBORO
Arizona Pete’s
2900 Patterson St #A | 336.632.9889
Barn Dinner Theatre
120 Stage Coach Tr. | 336.292.2211
Aug 26 - Sep 24: Beehive the 60’s Musical
Sep 30: Stephen Freeman - 20 Years of Dinnertainment
Carolina Theatre
310 S. Greene Street | 336.333.2605
Aug 27: Jokez N Jamz
Sep 3: Frames + Housewife
Sep 9: NC Comedy Fest 2022 w/ Eric Trundy
Sep 10: NC Comedy Fest 2022 w/ Eeland Stribling
Sep 17: 1964 The Tribute
Sep 21: Wednesday
Sep 24: LoveFest 2022
Sep 24: Day & Dream
Sep 25: East of Nashville Songwriters in the Round
Sep 24: Living with Ruthie Mae
Sep 30: KRS-One United Way of Greater Greensboro Concert
The Corner Bar
1700 Spring Garden St | 336.272.5559
www.facebook.com/corner.bar.37
Comedy Zone
1126 S Holden Rd | 336.333.1034
Aug 26-27: Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor
Sep 1: Kevin James Thornton
Sep 2-4: Dusty Slay
Sep 9-11: John Crist
Sep 13: Chad & JT
Sep 17-18: Damon Wayans
Sep 20: Navv Greene
Sep 29: Mike Cannon
Sep 30 - Oct 2: Don “DC” Curry
Common Grounds
602 S Elm Ave | 336.698.388
www.facebook.com/CommonGroundsGreensboro
Aug 27: Eduardo
Cone Denim
117 S Elm St | 336.378.9646
Sep 17: Steel Pulse
Garage Tavern
5211 A West Market St | 336.763.2020
Aug 25: Jim Mayberry
Aug 26: Room 42 Band
Aug 27: Big Bump & The Stunguns
Greensboro Coliseum
1921 W Gate City Blvd | 336.373.7400
Sep 10: Alan Jackson
Flat Iron
221 Summit Ave | 336.501.3967
Aug 31: Drew Shamir
Sep 24: Hustle Souls
Sep 30: Dr. Bacon
Sep 17: Mary J. Blige
Sep 24: Lil Durk & Friends
Sep 30: Los Tigres del Notre
Little Brother Brewing
348 South Elm St | 336.510.9678
www.facebook.com/littlebrotherbrew
Wednesdays: Trivia
Sep 2: 100 Years of Good Vibes Concert ft. J. Timber
Piedmont Hall
2411 W Gate City Blvd | 336.373.7400
Sep 2: Green Queen Bingo
South End Brewing Co.
117B W Lewis St | 336.285.6406
Tuesdays: Trivia Night
Aug 25: Buddy Ro & Glenn Bickel
Aug 26: Banjo Earth
Aug 27: Wristband
Sep 1: Couldn’t Be Happiers
Sep 2: Retro Vinyl
Sep 3: Coda Junction
Steel Hands Brewing
1918 W Gate City Blvd | 336.907.8294
www.steelhandsbrewing.com/greensboro/
Aug 25: River Tramps
Aug 26: Camel City Blues
Aug 27: Sam & Illia
Aug 27: Howl in the Valley
Aug 28: Jim Mayberry
Aug 28: Brent Lundy
Steven Tanger Center
300 N Elm Street | 336.333.6500
Sep 24: Mariachi Cobre
The Idiot Box Comedy Club
503 N. Greene St | 336.274.2699
Thursdays: Open Mic
Sep 2: Cam Wyllie
Sep 2: Rails Comedy
Sep 2: Bustercups
Sep 3: Loathsome Wind at Next Door Beer Bar
Sep 3: Brick Penguin
Sep 3: Screwup TV
Sep 3: Mom’s Adhesive Improv
Sep 5: Drew Davis
Sep 5: Erin Lok
Sep 5: Wills Maxwell
Sep 6: Becca Stephenson
Sep 6: Sammie James
Sep 6: Jenny Questell
Sep 7: Vishal Kal
Sep 7: Jacy Lafontaine
Sep 7: Dougie Al
Sep 8: Myq Kaplan
Sep 8: Julian Fernandez
White Oak Ampitheatre
1921 W Gate City Blvd | 336.373.7400
Aug 20: Brett Eldredge
Aug 28: Jamey Johnson
WineStyles
3326 W Friendly Ave Suite 141 | 336.299.4505
HIGH POINT
After Hours Tavern
1614 N Main St | 336.883.4113
www.facebook.com/AfterHoursTavernHighPoint
Aug 27: CHAOS FM
Goofy Foot Taproom
2762 NC-68 #109 | 336.307.2567
Aug 27: Tyler Millard
Sep 3: Jessie Dunks Duo
Sep 10: Emma Lee
Sep 17: The Williamsons
High Point Theatre
220 E Commerce Ave | 336.883.3401
Aug 27: The Ultimate Variety Show
Sep 13: Emma Langford
Sep 17: In the Light of Led Zeppelin
Sep 24: Smokey & Me: A Celebration of Smokey Robinson
Plank Street Tavern
138 Church Ave | 336.991.5016
www.facebook.com/plankstreettavern
Sweet Old Bill’s
1232 N Main St | 336.807.1476
Aug 25: Broad Street Blues Band
Sep 1: TBD
Sep 8: Broad Street Blues Band
Sep 15: Tin Can Alley
Sep 22: Metro Jethro’s
JAMESTOWN
The Deck
118 E Main St | 336.207.1999
Aug 25: Dan Miller and Friends
Aug 26: The Plaids
Aug 27: Muddy Creek Revival
Sep 3: Brother Pearl
Sep 8: Kelsey Hurley
Sep 9: Radio Revolver
Sep 10: Stereo Doll
Sep 16: Second Glance
Sep 17: South Bound 49
Sep 23: Simerson Hill
KERNERSVILLE
Breathe Cocktail Lounge
221 N Main St. | 336.497.4822
www.facebook.com/BreatheCocktailLounge
Wednesdays: Karaoke
Sep 16: Sprockett
Kernersville Brewing Company
221 N Main St. | 336.816.7283
www.facebook.com/kernersvillebrewing
Thursdays: Trivia
Sep 2: Makenzie Phipps
Sep 10: Comin’ Home Band
LEWISVILLE
Old Nick’s Pub
191 Lowes Foods Dr | 336.747.3059
Fridays: Karaoke
LIBERTY
The Liberty Showcase Theater
101 S. Fayetteville St | 336.622.3844
Sep 10: Twitty & Lynn
Sep 30: John Anderson
OARK RIDGE
Bistro 150
2205 Oak Ridge Rd | 336.643.6359
Aug 26: Renae Paige
Aug 27: Limited Engagement
RALEIGH
CCU Music Park at Walnut Creek
3801 Rock Quarry Rd | 919.821.4111
Sep 1: The Black Keys w/ Band of Horses
Sep 7: Five Finger Death Punch
Sep 10: OneRepublic
Lincoln Theatre
126 E. Cabarrus St | 919.831.6400
Aug 25: Niito Album Release Show w/ The Soulyghost
Aug 26: Bring Out Yer Dead
Aug 27: Bear Grillz w/ Oddprophet, OG Nixin, Muerte
Sep 2: ABACAB — The Music of Genesis
Sep 3: Eric Strickland Record Release Party w. 87 & Pine w/ Tan Sanders
Sep 9: Third Eye (Tool Tribute) w/ Ware Within a Breath (Rage Against the Machine Tribute)
Sep 10: Unchained (Van Halen Tribute) w/ Black Rose (Thin Lizzy Tribute)
Sep 15: The Grass is Dead
Sep 17: Avi Kaplan
Sep 24: The Breakfast Club (80’s Party Band)
Sep 30: Joe Hero, Deep 6, & Sickman
Red Hat Amphitheater
500 S McDowell St | 919.996.8800
Aug 25: Jon Pardi w/ Lainey Wilson & Hailey Whitters
Aug 26: Jamey Johnson w/ Blackberry Smoke & Megan Moroney
Sep 3: Oliver Tree w/ JAWNY & Huddy
Sep 10: Lee Brice w/ Michael Ray & Jackson Dean
Sep 14: Zach Bryan w/ Charles Wesley Godwin
PNC Arena
1400 Edwards Mill Rd | 919.861.2300
Aug 26: My Chemical Romance w/ Turnstile & Soul Glo
WINSTON-SALEM
Bull’s Tavern
408 West 4th St | 336.331.3431
Wednesdays: Karaoke
Aug 25: Souljam
Burke Street Pub
1110 Burke St | 336.750.0097
CB’s Tavern
3870 Bethania Station Rd | 336.815.1664
Earl’s
121 West 9th Street | 336.448.0018
Mondays: Open Mic
Thursdays: Will Jones
Aug 25: Will Jones
Aug 26: Anna Leigh Band
Aug 27: Megan Doss Band
Sep 2: Lando & The Mando
Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Company
772 Trade St | 336.999.8945
Tuesdays: Trivia
Aug 26: Sam Robinson
Sep 2: Jeremiah McKinley Band
Sep 16: The Hit
Sep 23: Hotwax & The Splinters
Foothills Brewing
638 W 4th St | 336.777.3348
Sundays: Sunday Jazz
Thursdays: Trivia
Aug 24: Banjo Earth
Aug 26: Rayn Johnson
Aug 28: Evan Blackerby
Aug 31: Palmyra
Sep 2: Colin Allured
Sep 7: Carolina Clay
Sep 11: Anne and The Moonlighters
Sep 21: Discount Rothko
Sep 23: The Grand Ole Uproar
Sep 28: Robertson Boys
Midway Music Hall
11141 Old US Hwy 52, Suite 10 | 336.793.4218
www.facebook.com/midwaymusichallandeventcenter
Mondays: Line Dancing
Aug 26: Jimmy Shirley Jr & the Footlights
Aug 27: Dark Horse
Sep 10: Jimmy Shirley Jr & The 8 Track 45 Band
Sep 17: Diamond Edge
Sep 23: Jimmy Shirley Jr & the Footlights
Sep 24: Classic Country & Oldies
Muddy Creek Cafe & Music Hall
137 West St | 336.201.5182
www.facebook.com/MuddyCreekCafe
Sep 16: Zoe & Cloyd
Sep 23: Jackie Bristow & Rick Price
The Ramkat
170 W 9th St | 336.754.9714
Aug 24: Bathtub of the South
Aug 25-27: The End of Isolation Tour
Aug 31: Big Daddy Love
Sep 1: Luke Simon Payne & Friends w/ Drake Duffer
Sep 2: Jeffrey Dean Foster & The Arrows, Laurelyn Dossett
Sep 3: Steady Hyperactive Showcase
Sep 8: The Fundamentals w/ Maia Kamil
Sep 9: The Sun God w/ Condado
Sep 16: Dai Cheri w/ Shadowgraphs
Sep 18: Kyle Kinane
Sep 20: Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, w/ Alvin Youngblood Hart
Sep 21: Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, w/ The National Parks
Sep 22: Time Sawyer w/ The Pinkerton Raid
Second & Green
207 N Green St | 336.631.3143
www.2ngtavern.com | www.facebook.com/secondandgreentavern
Winston-Salem Fairground
421 W 27th St | 336.727.2236
Aug 26: Little Texas w/ Crawford & Power
Aug 27: The BB King Experience featuring Kenny Neal & Claudette King
Wise Man Brewing
826 Angelo Bros Ave | 336.725.0008
Thursdays: Music Bingo
Aug 27: Pure Fiyah Reggae Band
Sep 2: The Hit | https://www.yesweekly.com/localandlive/local-live---august-24-2022/article_2ee7e43e-248b-11ed-9bbf-8760c0d6c420.html | 2022-08-25T22:14:54Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/localandlive/local-live---august-24-2022/article_2ee7e43e-248b-11ed-9bbf-8760c0d6c420.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
ARTZ - N - KRAFT FEST
Sat. Oct. 1 at The O, 4618 W. Market St. Greensboro, NC 27407
On Sat. Oct. 1 at The O, 4618 W. Market St. Greensboro, NC 27407 (formally known as Club Orion's), Skeleton Grp. in partnership with Mental Health Services of NC presents the inaugural Artz - N - Kraft Fest. With performances from Mr. Rozzi, FAM - U, #SplashBrothaz, Delivery Boy, Eternal the MC, Precyce Politix, Kwon da Don, Skeleton Grp. and more all come together on one stage to not only represent NC Hip - Hop, but to raise money and awareness for the special needs community, especially the children.
Tickets are $ 15.00 in advance through EventBrite (https://ArtzNKraftFest.eventbrite.com) and $20.00 at the door, 21 and up with valid ID.
A portion of each ticket sold goes to Mental Health Services of NC , to assist all that this organization does for the special needs community.
The goal of this festival is twofold, to showcase the tip of the spear of Hip - Hop artists from the state of North Carolina commonly referred as the " new New York ". Secondly and most important, helping the special needs community. In conjunction with area businesses like Remedy Beauty Bar, Jay Hurd Films, The Massage Station and more , who have all donated some pretty amazing prizes to be raffled off throughout the Artz - N - Kraft Fest, have all joined together to help raise money for this cause. And with help from the Triad this festival has the potential to raise the bar and change the lives of those in the special needs community.
Skeleton Grp. was founded in 2018 by Gregory "Dirt da General" Oliver. After experiencing a personal hardship where he lost almost everything and was stripped from the little things we all take for granted, Skeleton Grp. was born. "All I had left was my bones, but if it wasn't for that life changing event, Skeleton Grp. wouldn't exist".
What started out as just a record label has quickly morphed into multi faceted empire with focus on artist development , promotion , event planning and on the horizon video and films. With over 20 plus years of experience in the music industry and being a father of a special needs child himself , Dirt da General hopes the Artz - N - Kraft Fest is just the beginning of bigger things , but more importantly leaving a legacy for his son for years to come! | https://www.yesweekly.com/music/arts-n-kraft-fest-set-for-oct-1-at-the-o-in-greensboro/article_dbadbada-247d-11ed-b843-bb7f8d43a7ac.html | 2022-08-25T22:15:00Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/music/arts-n-kraft-fest-set-for-oct-1-at-the-o-in-greensboro/article_dbadbada-247d-11ed-b843-bb7f8d43a7ac.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
CAROLINA THEATRE PRESENTS THE WAILIN’ JENNYS
THURS., APRIL 20, 2023, AT 8:00PM
Greensboro, NC – The Carolina Theatre of Greensboro announces The Wailin’ Jennys in concert Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 8PM in the Betty & Ben Cone, Jr. Auditorium. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, August 26, at noon. Show details, additional shows in The Crown at the Carolina, and theatre schedule are below.
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THE WAILIN’ JENNYS
Thursday, April 20, 2023, 8:00pm
Tickets on sale Friday, August 26, at noon
The Betty & Ben Cone, Jr. Auditorium
The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody, and Heather Masse: Three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound. Starting as a happy accident of solo singer/songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance at a tiny guitar shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Wailin’ Jennys have grown over the years into one of today’s most beloved international folk acts. Founding members Moody and Mehta along with New York-based Masse continue to create some of the most exciting music on the folk-roots scene, stepping up their musical game with each critically lauded recording and thrilling audiences with their renowned live performances. Although known primarily as an acoustic outfit, The Wailin’ Jennys have a diverse musical background that has shaped their musical sensibilities.
Soprano Ruth Moody (vocals, guitar, accordion, banjo, bodhrán) is a classically trained vocalist and pianist with a burgeoning solo career. She made a splash in 2010 with the Juno-nominated The Garden which was followed up with 2013’s gorgeous These Wilder Things. She’s an accomplished, versatile singer of traditional and Celtic music and as the former lead singer of Juno-nominated roots band Scruj MacDuhk.
Mezzo Nicky Mehta (vocals, guitar, harmonica, drums, ukulele), a classically trained dancer raised on ’70s AM radio and heavily influenced by alternative pop, was nominated for a Canadian Indie Music Award for her striking debut solo album, 2002’s Weather Vane. In July 2009 she became the proud mother to twin boys, Beck and Finn.
Alto Heather Masse (vocals, upright bass) is a Jazz Voice graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, who has performed in Mark O’Connor’s Hot Swing, Darol Anger’s Republic of Strings and is a regular guest on A Prairie Home Companion. She has also toured with her own band, supporting her 2009 Red House release Bird Song. Her latest, 2013’s Lock My Heart, is an inspired album of jazz standards and originals with legendary pianist Dick Hyman.
With their varying backgrounds, each of the Jennys is unique in their individual expression. Together they forge a unified folk-pop sound — all delivered with the irresistible vocal power of three.
Tickets are $65, $50, $40, $35, or $30 depending on location. A $5 processing fee and sales tax will be added to each ticket.
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DAY & DREAM
Saturday, September 24, 8:00pm
WITH GENTLE JUNIOR
The Crown at the Carolina
ABOUT DAY & DREAM
Self-described star gazers and forest dwellers, Day & Dream create music that sounds like your favorite warm fuzzy blanket. Long time artists, musicians, and singer-songwriters, Peter Frizzante and Abby Amaya, initially met in NYC, but didn't start their indie-rock dreampop shoegaze band until they moved to Asheville, NC. Abby’s roots are in California ‘60s coastal pop, while Peter’s are post-punk, indie-rock. Working together, the now husband-wife team showcase their admiration for sun-soaked sonic landscapes, lo-fi lounge, neo-psychedelia, jangly guitars, jazz tones, and melodic pop structures. Reverb soaked and layered with soft whispery vocals, the result is an energetic and memorable reverie. Peter the morning person and Abby the night owl, their band name is a nod to their opposite sleep schedules.
The pair is often writing music or lyrics at home in between work and daily chores, finding inspiration in the human condition and the pain and joy of life.
ABOUT GENTLE JUNIOR
Gentle Junior is a four-piece indie alt-rock band from Greensboro, NC. They explore introspective themes with arrangements ranging from light and playful to dark and brooding.
Tickets are $12 in advance, or $15 at the door. A $3 processing fee and tax will be added to each ticket. This event is a standing room only show.
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CHRIS MEADOWS AND THE DARK KNIGHTS
Saturday, October 1, 7:00pm
WITH HOUSEWIFE, FRESCO FROM34 & NOBODYK
The Crown at the Carolina
ABOUT CHRIS MEADOWS AND THE DARK KNIGHTS
Chris Meadows is a rapper, singer, and producer out of from Charlotte who brings a dark-electric, ambient sound that is the true definition of genre-bending. When playing live shows, he is accompanied by his band The Dark Knights: RollTheDiceShaad (drummer), Young Stevie Wonder (keys), Rick (guitar), Ola (Bass) and Dj Runna (DJ), who also all do production of songs.
ABOUT FRESCO FROM34
Fresco From34, is an artist straight out of Winston-Salem who has been making music for over a decade. He knows how to put on a show; you’re bound to hear something that catches your ear when he’s on stage, bringing life to every performance.
ABOUT HOUSEWIFE
Housewife is made up of four talented artists: Sewrayy (lead singer) Lazuli (Bassist/Singer), Gabi (guitarist), and Joseph (drummer). A mix of neo-soul, pop, punk, and R&B, get ready to jam with Housewife.
Additional support from NOBODYK.
Tickets are $7 in advance, or $15 at the door. A $3 processing fee and tax will be added to each ticket. This event is a standing room only show. (Limited seating available.)
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UNCG JAZZ ENSEMBLE II
Thursday, November 10, 7:30pm
MINGUS, MINGUS, MINGUS, MINGUS, MINGUS
The Crown at the Carolina
The Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program at UNCG concludes their semester-long retrospective of the music of Charles Mingus with this explosive big band concert by Jazz Ensemble II, directed by Chad Eby.
Tickets are $12 in advance, or $9 for students, seniors, and military. A $3 processing fee and tax will be added to each ticket.
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ABOUT THE CROWN AT THE CAROLINA
The Crown at the Carolina, located on the third floor of the historic Carolina Theatre, started its life as the 1927 vaudeville theatre’s original sign shop, churning out iconic posters and ads for early touring shows and movies. After spending the decades that followed as a storage area, the space underwent its first phase of renovation to open to the public as The Crown in September 2013.
Utilizing the quiet programming months of the pandemic, The Crown underwent a second wave of renovation in 2021, reopening with improved technology and relocated sound booth, expanded bar area, renovated restrooms, and new lounge and dressing rooms for performers. Now a high-tech, flexible performance space, The Crown is celebrated for its delicate acoustics, inviting ambiance, intimate setting, as well as its accessibility to the Triad’s performing arts community. Warm, exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and huge lead-paned windows (original to the building) bring the room its natural, historic, up-cycled “cool” factor.
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As the Carolina Theatre welcomes audiences back to Downtown Greensboro, here are the current health and safety guidelines in place to keep guests, performers, and staff as safe and comfortable as possible:
- · Masks are recommended and social distancing is encouraged, when possible.
- · Hand sanitation stations can be found throughout the theatre lobby, with regular cleaning of high-touch areas by theatre staff.
- · All theatre restrooms have been upgraded with touchless toilets, sinks, soap dispensers, and towel dispensers.
- · Paperless e-tickets are now in use for all events.
- · Please check specific event listings to verify individual show requirements
The Carolina Theatre’s in-person Box Office is open Monday through Friday, from noon until 3PM.
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Arts Council to host Hispanic League 30th Anniversary Exhibition
Celebrating Our Legacy, Igniting Our Future
Winston-Salem, NC (August 25, 2022) -- Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County will host the Hispanic League 30th Anniversary Exhibition: Celebrating Our Legacy, Igniting Our Future. This exhibition is free and open to the public, and it will be on view in the Main Gallery at Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts September 2 – October 29. An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, September 8, 5-7 PM. Additionally, the exhibition will be open during Hispanic League’s FIESTA! Sat., Sept. 10.
This exhibition commemorates Hispanic League’s 30 years of service in the Piedmont Triad and across North Carolina, kicks-off National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct.15) and showcases the talent and inspiration of local artists of Latin American and Hispanic heritage. In collaboration with Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County, this exhibition highlights and celebrates Hispanic/Latino arts and culture, and Hispanic/Latino artists from the Piedmont Triad Region. Seventeen artists are featured in the exhibition: Yosimar Alvarez, Angel Alberto, Carolina Corona, Gabriela Costas, Angel Fant, Alejandro Gálvez-Cruz, Laura Gardea, Pat Gardea, Karolina Gomez, Alberto González, Iván González, Issis Kelly, Elaine Lamson, Angela Méndez, Victoria Morales, Mariana Rodriguez-Pardy, and Karen Salinas.
Hispanic League was founded in 1992 to foster diversity and raise awareness by serving as a liaison between the Hispanic and non-Hispanic communities. Their mission is to improve the quality of life of Hispanic/Latinos through “promoting community inclusion, education, health, and multicultural understanding.” Signature initiatives include Education, Culture and Community. Information about all programs can be found at www.HispanicLeague.org.
Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County is the chief advocate of the arts and cultural sector in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Arts Council’s goal is to serve as a leader in lifting up, creating awareness and providing support to grow and sustain the arts and cultural offerings throughout our region, ultimately bringing our community together and making it a great place to live, work and play. | https://www.yesweekly.com/thearts/arts-council-to-host-hispanic-league-30th-anniversary-exhibition/article_9316cd1e-2484-11ed-bd4d-9f6408162319.html | 2022-08-25T22:15:08Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/thearts/arts-council-to-host-hispanic-league-30th-anniversary-exhibition/article_9316cd1e-2484-11ed-bd4d-9f6408162319.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
What's going on with Pickle Barrel sandwich shop in Fort Collins? Here's what we know.
Despite the "closed" sign in its front window — and speculation swirling over the fate of the storied sandwich shop — B&B Pickle Barrel Deli has not shuttered for good, owner Mike DiTullio told the Coloradoan Thursday.
The restaurant, which has been a Colorado State University campus-area fixture since 1988, temporarily closed its doors due to staffing issues Friday. It also canceled its inaugural Pickle Fest event, which was set to bring live music, tastings, games and giveaways to the shop Saturday.
"Staffing has been horrendous," Mike said. "It's tough in this town, as you know. We rely on our student (employees) and we just got behind."
Mike said he and his wife, Kara DiTullio, plan to reopen B&B Pickle Barrel Deli, 122 W. Laurel St., as soon as possible, estimating that it could take anywhere from one to several weeks. At the same time, Mike said the couple is looking to step back from the restaurant's day-to-day operations, meaning some changes could be in store for the beloved Fort Collins eatery once it returns.
From the vaultHow B&B Pickle Barrel started as a Colorado State University class project
After owning the restaurant for a year — the DiTullios purchased it from co-founder and owner Brenda Smith in 2021 — the couple is on the hunt for a new general manager, a partner or possibly even a new owner and operator to run the sandwich shop, according to Mike.
"Nothing's set," he said, noting that while he and Kara are open to possibly selling the restaurant, it's not something they've sought out or advertised.
"We're exploring all options right now," Mike said, noting that permanently closing B&B Pickle Barrel Deli is not among them.
A year into owning the sandwich shop, Mike said it usually has a revolving door of diners — "we have loyal customers."
"We just believe it's such an amenity for the city of Fort Collins and it needs to continue," he added.
Meanwhile, around the cornerAfter holding onto Italian roots, long-lived Canino's restaurant to close | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/life/food-drink/2022/08/25/fort-collins-restaurants-changes-may-be-in-store-for-pickle-barrel/65457075007/ | 2022-08-25T22:16:39Z | coloradoan.com | control | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/life/food-drink/2022/08/25/fort-collins-restaurants-changes-may-be-in-store-for-pickle-barrel/65457075007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Flash flood warning issued for large area of Cameron Peak burn scar
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning until 3:15 pm Thursday for a large area of the Cameron Peak burn scar.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in mainly rural areas of Larimer County, the weather service said in the warning issued at 11:56 p.m. The warning area includes Moondance Way, Stringtown Gulch and Crystal Mountain. This includes the following streams and drainages: North Fork Fish Creek, Big Thompson River, Sheep Creek, Miller Fork, Black Creek, Cedar Creek and Buckhorn Creek.
Anyone in the warning area should move to higher ground.
The weather service said Wednesday that afternoon, scattered thunderstorms will occur across the mountains and valleys bringing an elevated flash flood threat over Cameron Peak and East Troublesome burn areas Thursday and Friday.
The weather service has issued more than 30 flash flood warnings for the Cameron Peak burn scar this year. | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/08/25/flash-flood-warning-issued-for-large-area-of-cameron-peak-burn-scar/65420402007/ | 2022-08-25T22:16:45Z | coloradoan.com | control | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/08/25/flash-flood-warning-issued-for-large-area-of-cameron-peak-burn-scar/65420402007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Fight over Pobre Panchos landmark eligibility reaches next stop: Fort Collins City Council
The fight over Pobre Panchos will likely continue next month, as an owner-led appeal over the building's historic landmark eligibility is set to go before Fort Collins City Council Sept. 20.
The fate of the former Fort Collins Mexican restaurant — which shuttered this spring after less than two years under new ownership — has been up in the air since April, when Fort Collins city staff determined the 61-year-old building is eligible for state and local landmark status.
The restaurant, which moved from Old Town to 1802 N. College Ave. in 1969, was run by Frank Perez and his family until 2020, when health issues led Perez to sell the business and its building to longtime customer Asher Haun. Perez died of liver cancer later that year.
Haun shuttered the business in late March, citing challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, two years without profits, increased food costs and a slowing economy as reasons for the closure. Soon after, Haun confirmed his intention to sell the property to Raising Cane's, which planned to raze Pobre Panchos and build a new drive-thru location on its site and the site of a used car dealership located next door.
The chicken finger chain's proposal triggered historical surveys of the properties since both sites' buildings are more than 50 years old. While the car dealership was not deemed eligible for landmark status, Pobre Panchos was, with staff citing its history as a longtime fixture in Fort Collins' Hispanic business community.
Another restaurant closure is coming:From lasagna to mythical spumoni, Canino's held to its Italian roots
Haun, operating under the name H&H Properties, appealed the staff determination on May 2. The determination was upheld by the Fort Collins Historic Preservation Commission during its July 20 meeting. H&H Properties appealed the commission's decision on Aug. 3, sending the issue before Fort Collins City Council.
Following the commission's July 20 decision, Raising Cane's told the Coloradoan it was now looking for new sites to consider for its forthcoming second drive-thru in Fort Collins.
If City Council upholds the Historic Preservation Commission's July decision and determines Pobre Panchos eligible for landmark designation, it will be subject to protections listed for historic resources in the city's code and H&H Properties would need to secure a modification of standards to demolish the building or make alternations that don't meet preservation standards, according to Fort Collins' Senior Historic Preservation Planner Jim Bertolini.
A decision upholding the property's landmark eligibility, however, won't make it a designated local landmark — that formal designation process would still need to be kicked off by nomination from community members, a city council member or the Historic Preservation Commission itself.
If the property is determined not eligible by city council, there are no more historic considerations for the property and — unless the council's decision is appealed to Larimer County District Court — its owner can demolish the property for new construction, Bertolini said.
Haun's appeal is set to be heard by council at its regular Sept. 20 meeting, which begins at 6 p.m. in Fort Collins council chambers in City Hall West, 300 Laporte Ave.
The future of preserving our pastAfter first-of-its-kind designation try, what's next for Fort Collins historic preservation? | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/08/25/fort-collins-history-appeal-over-pobre-panchos-headed-to-city-council/65416241007/ | 2022-08-25T22:16:51Z | coloradoan.com | control | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/08/25/fort-collins-history-appeal-over-pobre-panchos-headed-to-city-council/65416241007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Larimer County and Windsor restaurant inspections: 1 requires reinspection and 1 closed
The Larimer County and Weld County health departments have a three-tiered health inspection rating, with rankings of pass, reinspection required or closed. Establishments with violations of 0-49 points pass; those with 50-109 points require reinspection; and any with more than 110 points face closure.
This report is for Aug. 18-24. Full reports and total points for the Larimer County restaurants included in this story can be viewed at www.larimer.org/food and www.co.weld.co.us/apps1/decade.
Larimer County
PASS
Lamar’s Donuts, 1101 W. Drake Road, Fort Collins
Saigon Grill, 1120 S. College Ave., Fort Collins
Eurest, 4701 Technology Parkway, Fort Collins
Las Delicias-meat market, 1311 N. College Ave., Fort Collins
Café de Bangkok, 1232 W. Elizabeth St., Fort Collins
Ace Gillett’s, 239 S. College Ave., Fort Collins
First Watch, 2525 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland
Pho Lan, 296 E. 29th St., Loveland
Baja Cactus Grille, 119 E. Fourth St., Loveland
Good Times Drive Thru Burgers, 1355 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland
Wendy’s, 6145 E. Crossroads Blvd., Loveland
Urban Egg, 4861 Thompson Parkway, Johnstown
TPC Colorado-773 Prime, 2375 TPC Parkway, Berthoud
Mama Rose’s, 338 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park
REINSPECTION REQUIRED
TPC Colorado-Center Stage, 2375 TPC Parkway, Berthoud: 65 points
WINDSOR
Windsor
(Inspected by Weld County)
CLOSED
Sonic Drive-In, 1150 Main St.: 132 points | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/08/25/fort-collins-loveland-windsor-berthoud-restaurant-inspections/65424907007/ | 2022-08-25T22:16:57Z | coloradoan.com | control | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/08/25/fort-collins-loveland-windsor-berthoud-restaurant-inspections/65424907007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
It’s time for some football!
Marquette men’s soccer gets their 2022 campaign underway on Thursday night as they start with the first of four straight home matches. The opener will be MU’s toughest test of the non-conference slate, so that’s both good news and bad news.
Maybe the Golden Eagles take advantage of their home turf and score a big win over a ranked foe, just like they did in the 2021 season finale when they beat #1 Georgetown. Maybe they can use that stern test, win or lose, to propel them forward towards success for the rest of the season. Maybe Marquette can take advantage of bringing back almost every notable contributor from last year’s team and turn that into a highly successful season.
A lot of those returning guys tasted glory in the spring of 2021, going 8-1-1 in the COVID shortened timeshifted season to get to the NCAA tournament. They have an idea of what it takes to get there. The question is whether or not that they can replicate the kind of play that they need to make that happen. Can Chandler Hallwood go back to being an unstoppable wall in net? Can MU’s defensive corps tighten things up and cut Hallwood some breaks? Can the offense pick up the production on their end of the field to make things a little bit easier on the defense?
Lots of questions are hanging in the air. Maybe they don’t get answered against a tippy top team on Thursday, but that’s not the only game for the Golden Eagles this weekend. They’ll get two bites of the apple to get on a winning track to star the season. Let’s see what we get.
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Match #1: vs #11 Tulsa Golden Hurricane (0-0-0)
Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022
Time: 5pm Central
Location: Valley Fields, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Streaming: FloFC
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
Twitter Updates: @MarquetteSoccer
Marquette is 1-1-0 all time against Tulsa, but they have never played them in Milwaukee. The win came back in 1983 in Omaha, while the loss came last year in Oklahoma. From a certain point of view, MU has not scored a goal against Tulsa in nearly 40 years.
Last year, Tulsa went 16-2-1 somewhat thanks to that win over Marquette in early September. The only loss they suffered in the regular season came in a visit to UCF in mid-October, where the Knights beat them 3-2. The Golden Hurricane got their win back at home to close out the regular season and then beat #2 seeded UCF in the AAC title game to earn an autobid to the NCAA tournament. They then got a regular season rematch in their first game of the NCAA tournament and beat Creighton 1-0 before bowing out in the Sweet 16 to West Virginia.
As you might expect from that #11 preseason ranking, Tulsa is the unanimous favorite to win the AAC regular season title this fall. They return seven starters from last year’s team, including Alex Meinhard, Mariano Fazio, and Alex Lopez. I mention those three chaps because they are the AAC’s Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Goalkeeper of the Year respectively. In short, they’re probably going to be a terror to deal with for their conference brethren, and so probably a tall task for Marquette to figure out as well.
The Golden Eagles do have a notable advantage on Tulsa, as grad transfer Ben Barkley led TU in assists last season. Will having an inside source on the tactics that Tulsa used against Marquette make a major impact on how the Golden Eagles play? Well, it can’t hurt now, can it?
Match #2: vs Utah Tech Trailblazers (0-0-0)
Date: Sunday, August 28, 2022
Time: 2pm Central
Location: Valley Fields, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Streaming: FloFC
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
Twitter Updates: @MarquetteSoccer
This is the first ever meeting between Marquette and Utah Tech, mostly because last year was Utah Tech’s second year as a Division 1 program.
If you’ve never head of Utah Tech before, that’s fine! Technically speaking, Utah Tech has only existed since July 1st of this year. That’s the day that they officially changed their name from Dixie State University. Yes, Dixie State in southwestern Utah, just miles from the Arizona state line. It makes sense if you learn that the original Mormon settlers in the 1850s 1) were from the southeast and 2) were growing cotton. It, of course, makes less sense in 2022, and so now they’re Utah Tech.
FUN FACT: Former Marquette women’s soccer assistant coach Nick Vorberg is an assistant coach for Utah Tech!
After going 4-13-1 last year with a 2-7-1 record in WAC play, Utah Tech enters this year picked to finish ninth in their conference. That’s ninth out of 10 teams, so take that, Houston Baptist. There is a big drop off between UNLV and Texas-Rio Grande Valley at a tie for seventh place with 32 points in the preseason poll and UT, who grabbed just 14 points. In short, they’re a long way off from being expected to compete in their league this fall.
Sophomore Larsen Rogers is Utah Tech’s leading returning scorer after putting up one goal and one assist last season. Yeah. They’re losing their top three guys who were their only three players to find the back of the net more than once in 2021. Larsen was one of 10 guys who had an assist last season, so in a way, they’re returning their leading assists man, kind of.
Jacob Zimmerman is UT’s most experienced goal keeper back this year. He appeared in four matches last season, starting all four and putting up over 340 minutes played. Zimmerman gave up five goals in those matches, with three coming in an October contest against Cal Baptist. He did stop 80% of shots on goal, so at least in a limited sample size, there’s proof that Marquette is going to have to be particular about putting the ball on frame to beat him. | https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2022/8/25/23318953/marquette-golden-eagles-mens-soccer-preview-tulsa-golden-hurricane-utah-tech-trailblazers | 2022-08-25T22:17:53Z | anonymouseagle.com | control | https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2022/8/25/23318953/marquette-golden-eagles-mens-soccer-preview-tulsa-golden-hurricane-utah-tech-trailblazers | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
It’s a new week for Marquette women’s soccer!
The Golden Eagles started off the 2022 season last week with a 1-1-0 road trip ever so slightly to the east. MU opened the year against #16 Notre Dame, and with two quick goals for the Irish and just one shot in 90 minutes for Marquette, that’s a real “maybe we should just burn the tape” situation. Sunday’s match against Central Michigan was a little bit better as Marquette came away with the 2-1 win, but it’s hard to say it was a resounding victory for MU.
They tallied just eight shots in the match, and generally speaking, going longer than 10 minutes between shots on average isn’t good. On top of that, both of Marquette’s goals could be qualified as flukes to a certain extent. Molly Keiper’s goal — which is now on the team stats page as an own goal and no longer credited to Keiper — was definitely a fluke as it deflected off a CMU defender on her corner kick and went in the net. Isabella Cook’s game winner was only kinda flukey. Her actual penalty kick attempt was good, but the fact that she got it was because the CMU defender made an awful choice to tackle Elizabeth Bueckers from behind in the box.
So that brings us to Thursday night’s home opener, and a new chance to iron out exactly what’s going on. Marquette looked much better against CMU, but that’s by default a thing that happens when you’re not playing a top 20 opponent. Can they repeat that against another unranked team, and in fact against a team that got kind of swallowed under by an opponent just outside the rankings in their opener? Can Marquette put a ball in the net in what we could qualify as a “normal” manner for the first time this season? Can the Golden Eagles start to put together a sustained push on the offensive third and look like a team with forward momentum in their third match of the year?
[glances at the forecast] And how much of Thursday’s rainy weather is going to throw any semblance of real information gathering about the team’s progress completely out the window? And how much of the fact that Thursday’s match will start 30 minutes after the conclusion of the men’s team match against #11 Tulsa also in the rain will impact how the women’s match goes? That turf in the Valley might be rouuuuuuuugh by the time we get to 7:30pm tonight.
BY THE WAY: Marquette’s home matches and Big East matches are carried on FloSports. This means a pay subscription if you want to watch the streaming broadcasts. DO NOT PAY FULL PRICE FOR FLOSPORTS. Click here to get a Big East sponsored discount on your subscription.
Match #3: vs Milwaukee Panthers (0-1-0)
Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022
Time: 7:30pm-ish Central
Location: Valley Fields, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Streaming: FloFC
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
Twitter Updates: @MarquetteWSOC
Marquette and Milwaukee are deadlocked in a 10-10-8 record in the all time series. This is the first meeting since the 2019 season, and the two sides had played each other in every single season of MU’s program until COVID protocols threw everything into a tizzy.
The Panthers opened up their season last Thursday night with a road trip against Wake Forest. Milwaukee was behind the eight ball pretty much immediately after giving up a goal just over four minutes into the match. They ended up getting outshot 21-8, including 11-3 in the first half and doubled up 10-5 in the second. I didn’t watch the match, but that certainly sounds like Wake Forest was deserving of being the unofficial #26 team in the country in the preseason United Soccer Coaches poll, so it’s hard to make any serious statements about what that match means for UWM.
To that end, Milwaukee and Oakland split the first place votes in the Horizon League preseason poll straight down the middle, five each. Well, almost straight down the middle, as someone gave 9th place Youngstown State a first place vote. What?? Anyway, even with that five and five split, Oakland came out a little bit ahead of Milwaukee in total points, 115-108. The Panthers aren’t officially co-favorites, but we have to say it’s close.
That’s somewhat of a surprising result in the poll, to be honest. Here’s some actual information from the UWM press release on the HL’s poll:
Along with a new coach, the roster will also have a new look after the Panthers lost 12 players to graduation or transfer and will now be able to count on just two returning starters on the field following a stellar 19-2 campaign that set school records for overall wins (19) and winning percentage (.905), as well as longest-ever win streak (14). After a season in which the Panthers set the school record for points (206) and assists (80), and finished second in all-time goals for a season (63), just 28.7 percent of those points are set to return to the field starting tomorrow.
And they’re still expected to better than most of their conference rivals. I don’t know who that says more about.
The new coach is Kevin Boyd, taking over from Troy Fabiano after he left to take the same job at Kentucky. Fabiano was in charge on the East Side for seven seasons, rolling up a record of 101-16-13, which is pretty good. Boyd comes to Milwaukee after a two year stint as associate head coach at Washington State, but he has been a head coach before that. He was in charge at Cal for a decade, and then another 10 years at Arizona State after that. Boyd is 214-148-48 as a head coach at the Division 1 level with 13 NCAA tournament appearances. Seems good!
Sophomore forward Kat Van Booven is Milwaukee’s top returning scorer after putting up 18 points on seven goals and four assists last season. That sounds pretty good, but she was third on the team in points a year ago. Can she replicate that kind of production as a top option? Is losing Gaby Schwartz’s — brace yourself — NINETEEN assists going to be a deficit that the Panthers struggle to figure out? How will they operate without a pair of double digit goal scorers like Mackenzie Schill and Lesley Kiesling? How much of an impact is changing the head coach going to have on all of this? For what it’s worth, Van Booven played just 42 minutes against Wake Forest while starting and didn’t attempt a shot. That might be more about Wake Forest though, as Breanna Culver was the only UWM player to attempt more than one shot and she only had two.
Milwaukee started the season with zero Division 1 game experience in their goalkeeper corps. They have two women who were on the UWM roster a year ago but did not play, but Boyd went with Division 3 transfer Parker Donahugh for the opener against Wake. Two goals allowed and seven saves made on 21 shots faced isn’t too bad, especially since the field was lopsided against her for most of the game. I’d wager she’s the favorite to end up in the net to start on Thursday night, but we’ll have to wait and see what happens. | https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2022/8/25/23321127/marquette-golden-eagles-womens-soccer-preview-milwaukee-panthers | 2022-08-25T22:18:01Z | anonymouseagle.com | control | https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2022/8/25/23321127/marquette-golden-eagles-womens-soccer-preview-milwaukee-panthers | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
10 MS-13 gang members indicted on murder, racketeering charges in Galveston
GALVESTON, Texas - 10 MS-13 gang members were indicted in Galveston on murder and racketeering charges, the U.S. District Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
According to a press release from the U.S. DOJ, the indictment alleges that 10 of the gang members were involved in a racketeering conspiracy, which involved murder, extortion, and drug trafficking starting around 2015.
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Authorities identified eight of the gang members as Houston residents: Walter Antonio Chicas-Arcia, aka Walter, aka Mejia, 25; Luis Ernesto Carbajal-Peraza aka Destino, aka Chele, 30; Carlos Alexi Garcia-Gongora, aka Garcia, aka Lil Maligno, 24; Wilson Jose Ventura-Mejia, aka Discreto, aka Disco, 26; Wilman Rivas-Guido, aka Inquieto, 26; Carlos Elias Herniquez-Torres aka Kalin, 22; and Angel Miguel Aguilar-Ochoa, aka Darki, 37.
Meanwhile, the other two members were living in El Salvador: Franklin Trejo-Chavarria aka Impulsivo, 25; Julio Vigil-Lopez aka Hades, 25.
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Over the past several years, officials found several homicides and attempted murders linked to MS-13's cliques and associates. Additionally, the investigation revealed how the acts were to maintain the gang's control, retaliate against rival gangs and seek retribution against those who might have cooperated with law enforcement.
"The charges in this case reflect the Justice Department’s commitment to dismantling and disrupting MS-13, a criminal organization that sows violence, terror, and fear in communities across the country," Attorney General Merrick B. Garland said in a press statement. "We will continue to work closely alongside our law enforcement partners to root out criminal organizations wherever they exist and break the cycles of violence that they perpetuate."
In fact, seven murders alleged in the indictment span from 2015 through 2018, with a range of victims. Most of the murders were described by investigators as "brutal in nature" and included "multiple acts of mutilation and dismemberment with machetes."
RELATED: 2 MS-13 gang members who killed Houston girl as sacrifice get 40 years: DA's office
"This indictment is a testament to the strong partnerships we have with our federal and local agencies to help bring violent gang offenders to justice," Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said in a press statement. "We thank our partners and look forward to working together to help keep our communities safe."
"As demonstrated by the allegations in the indictment, transnational criminal street gangs like MS-13 are a plague upon society that must be rooted out in the interest of public safety and national security," added Special Agent in Charge Mark Dawson of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Houston. "HSI Houston is committed to continue to work alongside our law enforcement partners to bring an end to the relentless terror and violence that they reign on the innocent and law-abiding members of our communities." | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/10-ms-13-gang-members-indicted-on-murder-rackateering-charges-in-galveston | 2022-08-25T22:23:35Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/10-ms-13-gang-members-indicted-on-murder-rackateering-charges-in-galveston | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
32 families displaced after fire reported in Prospect Heights condominium
PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Ill. - More than two dozen families were displaced after a fire erupted in Prospect Heights Thursday afternoon.
At about 1:04 p.m., Prospect Heights police and fire officials responded to 818 E. Willow Road for a structural fire.
Residents and their pets were evacuated both from 816 and 818 E. Willow Road, authorities said.
According to preliminary information, the fire was contained to two units.
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The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
Prospect Heights police say 32 families have been displaced due to the damage. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/32-families-displaced-after-fire-reported-in-prospect-heights-condominium | 2022-08-25T22:23:42Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/32-families-displaced-after-fire-reported-in-prospect-heights-condominium | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Chicago dog walker helps stop kidnapping in West Loop
CHICAGO - A Chicago dog walker is being credited for stopping a kidnapper in their tracks.
Police said a woman was walking near Sangamon and Adams in the West Loop Wednesday morning when someone grabbed her.
The suspect tried to drag the woman into a vehicle with three other people inside.
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The dog walker then stepped in and confronted the suspect. The victim and dog walker were not harmed.
Police have not released a description of the vehicle. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-dog-walker-helps-stop-kidnapping-in-west-loop | 2022-08-25T22:23:54Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-dog-walker-helps-stop-kidnapping-in-west-loop | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Ellis Lakeview residents say they're living in deplorable conditions, file lawsuit
CHICAGO - Longtime residents at Ellis Lakeview on Chicago's South Side say the property is in such bad shape, that it should be condemned.
The residents say the building has previously failed many city inspections.
Photos attached to a class action lawsuit filed Thursday show deplorable conditions. Residents of the complex say they see everything from rodents, malfunctioning elevators, flooding, mold and more.
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The eleven-story building in the 4600 block of South Ellis Avenue receives $145,000 every month in federal funds to provide safe, secure and affordable housing, the lawsuit states.
The suit names building owner Apex Chicago and former management company Integra as defendants.
Residents describe the conditions as bad, despite some paying more than $1000 in rent every month.
"There's rodents, mice – it's bad. It's literally bad. And they keep having different contractors come in here and fix things that they're not able to even fix. And honestly the building needs to be torn down and probably rebuilt. So we have two elevators here. We have one elevator working. One of the elevators been down for I wanna say almost four months," a resident said.
FOX 32 Chicago has learned a new management company took over earfliet this year and have made some repairs, but residents say even more repairs need to be done.
Our attempts to contact the building owner or the current building manager about the lawsuit have been unsuccessful. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/ellis-lakeview-residents-say-theyre-living-in-deplorable-conditions-file-lawsuit | 2022-08-25T22:24:18Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/ellis-lakeview-residents-say-theyre-living-in-deplorable-conditions-file-lawsuit | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Hillsborough sheriff: Over 170 arrests made during four-month human trafficking sting
TAMPA, Fla. - Over the span of a four-month operation, that included multiple stings, Hillsborough County undercover detectives arrested 176 men who unknowingly made contact with law enforcement to try to buy sex – and several were busted for soliciting minors.
During a press conference, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister highlighted several of the cases, including a man who was in town during his honeymoon. The sheriff said he reached out online to buy sex after his new wife had gone to sleep in their hotel.
The stings and operations started in April with a focus on stopping the "demand for prosecution." According to Sheriff Chronister, most of the men arrested are facing charges related to the solicitation of prostitution.
Some "Johns" were arrested after sharing photos and videos with the undercover detectives. The sheriff said the suspects thought they were speaking with underage boys or girls. The suspects then drove to meet the supposed minors, but ended up facing deputies during the visit, he added.
The sheriff said the operation also resulted in the rescue of eight women, including two teenagers, ages 16 and 17.
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He went on to say that the human trafficking department was formed three years ago in anticipation of large events, such as national championship games and WrestleMania, which tend to bring illegal human trafficking to cities. But, he said, the problem is here year-round.
"It became immediately clear — when we did an operation after these events were gone — that we still had the same number of individuals that wanted to purchase another individual for sex," he said Thursday. "We had a human trafficking problem and we need to ramp up our efforts."
Since the formation of the sheriff's office Human Trafficking Squad, officials said they made 360 arrests – mostly men busted on prostitution and solicitation-related charges, but they've also been able to put several trafficking suspects behind bars.
"When I became Sheriff — I made a commitment to fight illegal prostitution and to protect the citizens of Hillsborough County from being victimized by predators in our midst," said Sheriff Chronister. "The Human Trafficking Squad has been given all the resources they need to save the victims, who often find themselves in a dark and dangerous life with no way out." | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/hillsborough-sheriff-over-170-arrests-made-during-four-month-human-trafficking-sting | 2022-08-25T22:24:24Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/hillsborough-sheriff-over-170-arrests-made-during-four-month-human-trafficking-sting | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Nightclub bans staring without 'verbal consent' of other person
An Australian nightclub is implementing a policy that bans individuals from staring at each other without prior consent of the person being stared at.
Club 77, a nightclub located in Sydney’s Darlinghurst neighborhood, posted on its website that it is considered "harassment" to stare at someone without their consent and that law enforcement may be called if patrons engage in that behavior, The New York Post reported.
"We operate a zero-tolerance policy on harassment of any kind," the club’s website says. "Club 77 is not a place to come to if your sole purpose is to ‘pick up’. If you do come in and are approaching multiple people or giving unwanted attention to someone, you are going to attract the attention of our security, who have been instructed to stop this kind of behaviour."
The warning continues, "As a nightclub, we encourage you to interact with strangers, however any engagement MUST begin with verbal consent. This also applies if you are, for example, staring at someone from afar. If the attention you are giving someone is unwanted, that is considered harassment."
The website states that a designated "Safety Officer" wearing a pink vest will be tasked with handling complaints and concerns related to the new policy and "offending individuals" will be removed from the club.
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Club 77 did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
The club posted on Instagram about the new policy earlier this month and received mixed reviews.
"This is a joke, right?" one user responded. Another user wrote, "Guess everyone will just have to walk around looking at either the floor or ceiling or have some ‘staring’ NAZI throw you out."
"This is very very good!" A third user posted. "I hope it’s truly and heavily enforced. Always great to feel safe in a venue."
For more, go to Fox News. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/nightclub-bans-staring-without-verbal-consent-of-other-person | 2022-08-25T22:24:42Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/nightclub-bans-staring-without-verbal-consent-of-other-person | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Oak Lawn teen seen on viral video being punched in violent arrest officially charged
OAK LAWN, Ill. - An Oak Lawn teen who was badly injured in a violent arrest has been formally charged in court.
Hadi Abuatelah, 17, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and resisting arrest.
Last month, he was badly injured after he ran from Oak Lawn police during a traffic stop.
Now-viral video shows officers repeatedly punching the teen who they believed was reaching for a gun.
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Family and supporters of the teen are calling for the officers to be charged with violating his civil rights.
"We've been saying from the beginning that the crime that was committed was the crime of those officers assaulting that young man," said Muhammad Sankari, Lead Organizer for the Arab American Action Network.
"Someone must be held accountable ... at any given time," said Bishop Tavis Grant, National Field Director for the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
A weapon was recovered after the arrest.
Members of the Arab American Action Network are calling the use of excessive force racially motivated. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/oak-lawn-teen-seen-on-viral-video-being-punched-in-violent-arrest-officially-charged | 2022-08-25T22:24:48Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/oak-lawn-teen-seen-on-viral-video-being-punched-in-violent-arrest-officially-charged | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Chicopee residents grabbed a scoop of ice cream with Mayor Vieau Thursday afternoon at the Chicopee Public Library.
The event gave citizens an opportunity to connect with their elected officials, all while keeping cool on this hot day. 22News got a chance to speak to Mayor Vieau and he explained why these community events are so important.
Mayor Vieau said, “Well, I call Chicopee a city of over 55, 56,0000 people, the biggest small town in western Mass. because we love to come together in these types of events and socialize. So it’s nice to see this happening again. It’s been postponed too many times, now we’re back.”
The mayor also served ice cream at the event. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/chicopee-residents-eat-ice-cream-with-mayor-vieau/ | 2022-08-25T22:24:51Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/chicopee-residents-eat-ice-cream-with-mayor-vieau/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Just this week, state and federal leaders were at Union Station in Springfield, touting the benefits of the long-discussed East-West rail expansion. Many business owners are enthusiastic about the idea of the expansion, hoping that it points to an overall revitalization of downtown Springfield.
Tuesday, state and federal leaders, including Governor Charlie Baker and Congressman Richard Neal, spoke about the plans to link the state’s largest and third largest city by rail. Many public leaders, like State Senator Eric Lesser, support the effort and believe it could bring an economic boost to the area. Local business owners agree.
Andrew Brow, owner of Highbrow Restaurant Group, told 22News, “Springfield is coming back. We got the arts and entertainment, we just had jazzfest last weekend and I think it will bring people down here. They’ll go the the museums, MGM, and vice versa hopefully. The whole purpose of it is to get people from the city here, get people here to the city, and open up jobs.”
Congressman Neal stated he hopes this project will transform Springfield into a national intersection. The project could bring more people to the city and not only for jobs, but to discover what Springfield has to offer culturally. Moving forward, the state is looking to tap in to federal funding for the projects.
Governor Baker stated he’d like to see applications from companies interested in doing the track work by the end of the year. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/local-business-owners-excited-at-prospect-of-east-west-rail-expansion/ | 2022-08-25T22:25:03Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/local-business-owners-excited-at-prospect-of-east-west-rail-expansion/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Bears guard Teven Jenkins looks to secure starting role
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Teven Jenkins’ journey to the brink of becoming a Chicago Bears starter included numerous peaks and valleys in a short period.
Now Jenkins could be on the verge of securing the Bears’ starting right guard spot, though he still can’t be certain of the future heading into Saturday’s preseason finale at Cleveland against the Browns.
"I would just say it’s been like a roller coaster and a mix of emotions for me," Jenkins said. "Going from (No.) 2 or right tackle (No.) 3 ... to go to second right guard and I’m starting right now, it’s a lot about seizing opportunity.
"That’s one thing I’m looking forward to doing this weekend."
Jenkins went into the offseason thinking he’d be left tackle, got moved to right tackle, then fell behind Sam Borom. Two weeks ago he had a few practice plays with backups at right guard and then replaced veteran Michael Schofield at the position.
It had been a while since Jenkins played either guard spot.
"Oklahoma State it was about my redshirt freshman year, I was a sixth man, so I had some games at guard, at left guard, right guard and that’s really about it," Jenkins said.
The second-round pick for the Bears last year, Jenkins had to sit out all of training camp and most of last season after back surgery. When he returned at left tackle late in the year, he struggled after not having practice time.
Then it seemed like Bears didn’t want Jenkins as part of the new regime when Matt Eberflus took over as coach and Ryan Poles as general manager.
Three weeks ago, rumors swirled about Jenkins being traded after he was demoted to second-team right tackle, but Eberflus has liked what he has seen from Jenkins enough to promote him.
"Like anything, with more experience, you feel more comfortable," Eberflus said. "I think he’s getting there. He’s starting to feel more comfortable.
"We all had a hard practice on Wednesday, so he had to push through that as well, and then he got his legs back under him yesterday and it was a little bit better today. He’s feeling more comfortable as he goes."
It’s been an adjustment for Jenkins.
"When you move inside the game, (it) happens a little bit more fast than it does on the outside," center Sam Mustipher said. "But yeah, he’s improving every day, getting used to it, understanding that the fight is going to start way faster than it does at tackle (where) you get a little bit more space.
"Yeah, it’s been cool to work alongside him, you know. In terms of physical gifts, Teven is as gifted as anybody that I have been around."
Anything can still happen, according to Eberflus, even though this will be the Bears’ second straight preseason game with the same starting offensive line.
"I think we’re still in that evaluation mode with the offensive line," Eberflus said. "We’re still looking at a lot of guys. We’re still looking at the combinations.
"I know we’re kind of solidified as of late, the recent one that’s been out there. But we’re still, this thing is still open."
It’s the reason Jenkins won’t take the starting spot for granted.
In fact, he won’t even say he’ll play for the Bears this year, not yet. He’s just grateful for the chance to give teams, including his current one, game film to analyze showing his play at guard.
"Ultimately, any film is good film, so no matter if I’m going to be here or no matter or however — I know you (media) know the trade rumors and all that stuff — wherever that may be, I’m trying to get good film and be the best player I can be for myself.
"And hopefully right now it’s for the Chicago Bears."
NOTES: Eberflus has said the starters will play a half, including linebacker Roquan Smith and quarterback Justin Fields. Smith ended a "hold-in" last Saturday without getting his desired contract extension. ... Running back Khalil Herbert returned to practice after missing a few days following an unspecified injury. ... Former Ravens cornerback Tavon Young remains out and has missed most of training camp. The team revealed he has a lower leg injury and there is no timetable on his return. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/bears-guard-teven-jenkins-looks-to-secure-starting-role | 2022-08-25T22:25:37Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/bears-guard-teven-jenkins-looks-to-secure-starting-role | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Cardinals’ Goldschmidt has 2 HR, 5 RBIs in 8-3 win over Cubs
CHICAGO - Paul Goldschmidt slugged his 32nd and 33rd homers to highlight a five-RBI performance, Corey Dickerson set a franchise record for consecutive hits and the St. Louis Cardinals rolled to an 8-3 win Thursday over the Chicago Cubs.
Goldschmidt, Dickerson and Tommy Edman collected three hits apiece as the NL Central-leading Cardinals (72-53) won for the 10th time in their last 12 games and concluded a 6-2 trip.
The Cubs (54-71) lost for the fourth time in six games.
The Cardinals collected 16 hits even without slugger Nolan Arenado, who returned to St. Louis to attend the birth of his first child. But that was plenty of support for Dakota Hudson (7-6), who pitched a season-high seven innings of five-hit ball.
Neither Albert Pujols nor Yadier Molina were in the lineup in their final visit to Wrigley Field.
Pujols, 42, an 11-time All-Star who ranks fifth with 693 career home runs, and Molina, 40, who has nine Gold Glove Awards for his catching excellence, were presented with Wrigley scoreboard panels with their numbers in a pregame ceremony.
Goldschmidt hit a two-run single in the fourth off Marcus Stroman (3-6) before smacking a solo shot that landed near the top of the left-field bleachers off Sean Newcomb in the sixth and hitting a two-run shot in the eighth off Kervin Castro.
Goldschmidt increased his season RBI total to 105, and this marked the third time this season he had a multi-homer game and the 23rd time in his career. Goldschmidt leads the NL in batting average (.339) and RBIs and is second to Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies (35) in home runs.
Dickerson set a franchise record with 10 hits in 10 consecutive plate appearances in the post-1961 expansion era dating to his first of two consecutive four-hit games in the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader.
Dickerson sparked a three-run first inning with an RBI single — for his ninth consecutive hit, breaking the previous mark of eight held by Curt Flood (1964, 1968), Felix Jose (1991) and Fernando Tatis (1998). Dickerson also had a single to start the third but was left stranded.
Nevertheless, the Cardinals collected 11 hits off starter Marcus Stroman (3-6), one more than Stroman surrendered against them on June 3.
Nolan Gorman followed Dickerson’s first hit with an RBI single, and Tyler O’Neill capped the rally with a sacrifice fly.
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ leaped into the ivy-covered wall to rob extra bases hits from Gorman in the third and O’Neill in the seventh. Happ provided the bulk of the Cubs’ offense. Happ hit a double and scored on a throwing error by Edman in the second, and he followed with an RBI single in the third.
Happ hit a double that eluded Cardinals right fielder Lars Nootbaar to score Nico Hoerner in the eighth off Packy Naughton.
NO TRIPPING TO TORONTO
The Cubs expect that three to four players won’t travel to Toronto for a three-game series starting Monday, Cubs’ President of Business Operations Jed Hoyer said.
Canada’s government states that all visitors must be vaccinated in order to enter the country.
"You want to play at full strength all the time, but we have to make certain decisions in order to make sure we’re able to fill out a roster and be competitive up there," Hoyer said. "It’s not something we look forward to. It’s not idea. But it’s also baseball in 2022 when you go to Toronto."
Hoyer said the names of the players will be disclosed Sunday in Milwaukee.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Cubs: C Willson Contreras (sore left ankle) missed his third consecutive start but is expected to return as soon as Friday. … RHP Adbert Alzolay (right shoulder strain) was scheduled to throw a bullpen session Thursday at Triple-A Iowa. … RHP Manny Rodriguez (right elbow strain) is scheduled to pitch this weekend for Iowa. Rodriguez has struck out five in his last two outings for Iowa.
TRANSACTIONS
Cardinals: RHP Ryan Helsley will rejoin the team Friday, manager Oliver Marmol said. Helsley was placed on the restricted list following the birth of his wife Alex’s first child.
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Cardinals: Will start LHP Jose Quintana (4-5, 3.45 ERA) Friday night at Atlanta. Quintana allowed four runs (two earned) in a season-low 2 2/3 innings in a 6-4 win Sunday over the Diamondbacks.
Cubs: Will start LHP Justin Steele (4-7, 3.25) Friday night at Milwaukee. Steele pitched six shutout innings Sunday in a 5-2 loss to the Brewers. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/cardinals-goldschmidt-has-2-hr-5-rbis-in-8-3-win-over-cubs | 2022-08-25T22:25:43Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/cardinals-goldschmidt-has-2-hr-5-rbis-in-8-3-win-over-cubs | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced on Thursday that the agency would be investigating mobile carriers and how they use location data.
The FCC said the probe will see if cell carriers are properly complying with rules that require these companies to disclose to customers how location data is being shared and used, according to the agency.
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said, "This information and geolocation data is really sensitive. It’s a record of where we’ve been and who we are." She said, "That’s why the FCC is taking steps to ensure this data is protected."
As Reuters reported, Rosenworcel asked 15 top cell carriers in July to release information related to how they retain data on consumers, along with privacy policies and practices.
The FCC posted responses from those mobile carriers on their website so that consumers can read through them and find it easier to file complaints on the FCC website.
The move comes after the FCC proposed in 2020 that four major U.S. mobile carriers be fined more than $200 million for not protecting consumers' location data.
To file a complaint with the FCC, see the agency's Consumer Complaint Center on its website. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/us-to-investigate-cell-carrier-customer-location-data-use | 2022-08-25T22:25:51Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/us-to-investigate-cell-carrier-customer-location-data-use | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Google in a letter to lawmakers on Thursday said it would clearly identify facilities that provide abortions to ensure people seeking the procedure are not misled by anti-abortion clinics.
Mark Isakowitz, the vice president for government affairs and public policy for the U.S. and Canada at Google, said in a letter to Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) that the company will include labels like “Provides abortions” and “Does not provide abortions” that the company has verified at the top of advertisement search results.
The change could help prevent women from seeking the procedure at clinics that oppose abortion or crisis pregnancy centers, which work to convince people against having the procedure.
The announcement comes in response to a letter Warner, Slotkin and other members of Congress sent to the CEO of Google in June to urge him to prevent misleading abortion search results.
The lawmakers said in the letter that 37 percent of Google Maps results and 11 percent of search results for “abortion clinics near me” and “abortion pill” in states with abortion trigger bans were for anti-abortion clinics.
A Google spokesperson told The Hill that the company has been working for months to find more useful ways to display results that show the specific services that businesses offer.
The spokesperson said the update that Google is introducing will help users find locations that offer the services they search for or broaden their results so they can see more options. The company will confirm that certain places provide a service through regularly calling them directly and collaborating with “authoritative” data sources.
“When people turn to Google to find local information, we aim to help them easily explore the range of places available so they can determine which are most helpful to them,” the spokesperson said.
The updates will affect how Google shows search results and maps to give people additional context about what they are viewing, according to a Google spokesperson.
The company will include the note “Might not provide abortions” when it is unable to verify information.
Google will also allow users to expand their search radius if the most relevant results are not nearby.
Warner said in a release that the changes are not about restricting speech but providing results that accurately address a search.
“I welcome the changes that Google has announced today so that women seeking abortion services aren’t directed towards fake clinics that traffic in misinformation and don’t provide comprehensive health services,” he said. | https://www.wwlp.com/hill-politics/google-to-clearly-label-facilities-that-provide-abortions/ | 2022-08-25T22:33:33Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/hill-politics/google-to-clearly-label-facilities-that-provide-abortions/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
David Gilliland Racing (DGR) announced today that NASCAR Drive for Diversity development driver Andrés Peréz de Lara will join the organization for select starts at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway, The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Phoenix Raceway. The 17-year-old will debut in the ARCA Menards Series behind the wheel of the No. 54 Ford Fusion as the series takes on “The Last Great Colosseum” on September 15.
The Mexico City, Mexico native has a diverse racing background, becoming one of the youngest winners in the FIA F4 championship in 2019. He would secure his first victory at just 14-years-old, adding Rookie of the Year honors and a third-place points finish to his impressive open wheel resume.
He has spent the last two seasons honing his stock car skills in the Latin American ranks, taking home the 2020 NASCAR Trucks Mexico Championship at just the age of 15. Progressing to the second-tier NASCAR FedEx Challenge in 2021, he earned Rookie of the Year honors with a fourth-place points finish. This season, he is well on his way to the championship, sitting atop the points lead with two victories and four top-fives through six races.
“Making my ARCA Menards Series debut with a team like DGR is amazing, it has motivated me to work harder than ever in all aspects to get the best results in our races together,” said de Lara. “I am more than excited for the opportunity and ready for this big step in my racing career.”
“Andrés has quickly progressed through a variety of different racing disciplines. His versatility is impressive, and we’re excited to see him translate his skills to the ARCA Menards Series.” said David Gilliland, co-owner of DGR.
The Sioux Chief Showdown 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway will air live on FS1 and stream via the Fox Sports App at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 15.
You can follow along with Andrés on Instagram.
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Friday night, August 26 is the final regular season night of the 2022 schedule at Lincoln Speedway, but the event will be anything but regular. Not only will three more-point champions be decided, the Midwest Big Ten Series Street Stocks will be there to compete in the John Osman Memorial, paying $2,000 to win.
The John Osman Memorial, held in memory of former longtime race enthusiast and car owner John Osman, was at Macon Speedway from 2015-2019. The event was not held in 2020 due to the pandemic but returned to the Champaign County Speedway in 2021. This season, a doubleheader weekend of racing will see a $2,000 to win race at Lincoln Speedway on Friday night and another on Saturday night at Macon Speedway. A two-day bonus point fund will be awarded to the top five.
The Midwest Big Ten Street Stocks come into the race with Andy Zahnd on top of the standings. The White Heath, IL driver is followed by Terry Reed, Bobby Beiler, Nick Macklin, and Eric Boomer. Friday’s race will be 47 laps with qualifying set to line up the heats and heat finishes will line up the feature. A pole shuffle will be held for the top two finishers in each heat to determine the first number of rows in the feature lineup. 22 cars will start the feature event.
New Berlin, IL driver, Jose Parga leads the field of DIRTcar Pro Late Models in both the track standings and the Big 10 standings. Parga will be the favorite to take the $700 top prize on Friday night. His Lincoln track point advantage is 18, a difference of nine positions in the feature. Brandon Eskew is the closest challenger. Colby Sheppard, Rockett Bennett, and Dakota Ewing round out Lincoln Speedway’s top five.
The point battle in the Lincoln Speedway DIRTcar Modified class is even tighter, with ten points separating the top two. Brandon Roberts, of Ashland, IL leads over last year’s champion, Ray Bollinger. Roberts will have to finish within five positions of Bollinger to hold onto the championship. The Big Ten standings are also close, as Rodney Standerfer holds an eight-point advantage over Austin Lynn.
The final championship to be decided will be in the Simplot DII Midget class. Springfield, IL’s Daltyn England is currently the division leader and looks to be on his way to the championship, which would be his first. Last year’s champ, Mark McMahill, is second in the standings, while Dave Baugh, Tyler Roth, and Patrick Ryan complete the top five.
The DIRTcar Hornet division is not in action this Friday night. Billy Mason, of Brownstown, IL has claimed the 2022 championship.
The four-division program will have the pits opening at 4:00 PM on Friday, grandstands at 5:00, hotlaps are at 6:00, and racing is at 7:00. Grandstand admission is $15, while kids 11 and under are free. Pit admission is regular at $30 and there is no car entry fee for Street Stocks.
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WXMI — This week, funding for the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Michigan, a crucial resource for young victims of crime and their families, was essentially halved in a stunning blow to the decades-old service.
The cuts were so substantial, some of the state’s 35 CAC locations may have to close permanently. Others may have to lay off staff.
Since 1984, CACs have provided therapy to child victims of violence, neglect and abuse and conducted forensic interviews in a clinical setting to help law enforcement determine facts of cases. After submitting their original request for proposal on May 24, 2022, CAC was told to expect around $12.5 million in funding.
This week though, the state announced they would have to make do with only $6.5 million – nearly half of what they were anticipating. The cuts will take effect on October 1, 2022, leaving the CAC just more than a month to come up with the remainder of their funding.
“Had we known, we would’ve asked for more in the state budget,” said CAC Executive Director Julia Bird. “At this point, the state budget is finalized.”
In an interview Thursday, Bird’s voice wavered as she discussed the massive impact this loss in dollars will have on young victims.
“This is the children who are going to be hurt by this,” she said. “I think it’s a catastrophe that this has happened, and I think we could’ve known a long time prior to this.”
The source of the funding is the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). The act dictates that money received from criminals who are ordered to pay restitution, punitive damages and other fines and fees be distributed to organizations that assist in criminal investigations. Bird pointed to recurring funds from the Volkswagen emissions scandal as one example. The funds are then filtered through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, which, Bird says, gave the CAC very little notice of the depleted funds.
While large prosecutions, like the Volkswagen case, were more common under the Obama administration, Bird says that was less so the case under the Trump administration, and the funding began to dry up over the years since he took office.
“This shortage is incredibly problematic,” said Melissa Werkman, Child Advocacy Center of Kent County, who experienced a 54% cut in their funding year-over-year.
“We estimate we’re missing upwards of 14,000 kids in Kent County despite all the hard work we already do, so this does not help in that effort and it’s very concerning,” she continued. “This will greatly increase the wait time that kids have to wait in order to get mental health therapeutic services. It will increase the wait time that our caregivers will have to access case management.”
Werkman added that this will also impede the investigatory process for local law enforcement, who lean on CACs to conduct interviews after crimes and act as an advocate to families who have young victims.
“They rely heavily on CACs to be able to thoroughly investigate and prosecute child sexual abuse cases,” Werkman said, “and if we cannot provide our services, they cannot do that to the extent that they need to.”
On top of that, Michigan has some extremely stringent confidentiality laws which require the addition of victim advocates at every CAC branch. It’s an added and necessary cost that the centers may not be able to support anymore. Bird says 80% of CACs in Michigan already reported being underfunded.
Individually, at each CAC branch in Michigan, cuts in funding range anywhere from 19% to 79% and beyond.
The sole CAC in the Upper Peninsula, located in Delta County, services thousands of square miles on only $73,000. For some, it’s already an hours-long round trip to get crucial services and therapy for child victims.
CARE House of Oakland County, founded in 1977 as the CAC serving that county’s 1.2 million residents, received no VOCA funding this time around after receiving $817,000 in the current fiscal year. They will have to lay off staff at best and close their doors entirely at worst.
“If every person in the state could hear and see the faces of these children and hear their stories that they tell, I can tell you right now we would not be in this situation,” said Bird, who is now at a loss for how to make up the funding gaps just six months into her new role as CAC Michigan executive director.
“We would have definitely asked for more in the state budget, we would’ve been knocking on the doors of foundations,” she continued. “At this point, I really think that our only option is to plead with the state to please find a solution for us and to help us.”
Late Thursday, MDHHS sent FOX17 the following statement:
Federal funds support Children’s Advocacy Centers and crime victim programs in Michigan and are administered by the U.S. Department of Justice. Michigan has seen a 50 percent reduction in Victims of Crime Act funds since its highest federal award, with another 38 percent reduction on the horizon. The proposed reductions in Michigan are not unique across the country and are a result of decreased federal funding. Other Victims of Crime Act-funded service programs in Michigan will be facing similar cuts as contracts are rebid in the coming year.
MDHHS will be taking the proactive step of assessing fiscal year 2022 Victims of Crime Act Funding lapses after the close of the current fiscal year and working to increase Children’s Advocacy Center contracts through an amendment process if additional funds are available. We also will be assessing other funds that are available to support these important programs statewide. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/michigan/cuts-to-states-childrens-advocacy-centers-could-hold-up-thousands-of-child-sex-abuse-investigations | 2022-08-25T22:37:43Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/michigan/cuts-to-states-childrens-advocacy-centers-could-hold-up-thousands-of-child-sex-abuse-investigations | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Mire Branch Water Corporation had to shut off the water in the following areas to perform a line repair:
- East side of Mire Hwy in Mire from addresses 6358 to 6018
The Louisiana Department of Health recommends that affected residents are notified of the localized boil advisory until samples have been cleared after the repair.
This advisory only applies to the affected roads.
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Many may not realize that some drivers seen wearing FedEx uniforms are actually working for contractors and not directly employed by FedEx itself. There is a growing problem between FedEx and these contractors, who deliver a huge amount of the packages.
Many of these contractors, who work delivering packages for FedEx's Ground business, report that they are losing money in the deals. This comes even while revenues have reportedly jumped over 60% since before the start of the pandemic, CNN Business reported.
Deutsche Bank reported that higher costs for almost everything, including for vehicles, wages, and gas, have caused at least 30% of contractors to lose money.
Around 3,500 FedEx Ground contractors, along with other professionals in the industry, gathered at the Route Consultant's 2022 Contractor Expo in Las Vegas in August to discuss inflation-based contractual challenges facing the industry.
Spencer Patton, Founder and President of Route Consultant, said, "I want to see FedEx Ground remember their identity. FedEx Ground is an amazing delivery company," he said. "They are a $60 billion company that could be a $120 billion company if we can work together through these challenges."
Patton's company is one of the largest contractors with FedEx Ground and is one of the most vocal critics of the company's work with contractors. Patton also wants customers to know that it's mostly contractors delivering packages for FedEx.
Suggestions at the conference included ending Sunday deliveries, contract changes that come with consultations with contractors first, and demands that FedEx train and work with staff better to "restore appropriate communication."
Patton said the current model "is hurting to a degree where my company individually has to see change from FedEx Ground.”
Patton urged FedEx not to "jam" contractual changes on contractors with 30-day notice.
Patton, as Supply Chain Dive noted, said during his speech that he would stop operating his delivery routes as of Nov. 25 unless FedEx makes updates to the terms of his contract.
“My business is losing money every day,” Patton said. “And my business will not be able to continue operation past Nov. 25. Peak season is one of highest cost of operations time of the year. I have to double the number of trucks, hire drivers. I will not do so if things don’t change,” he said.
FedEx responded saying:
“We recognize that current economic conditions are posing new challenges,” FedEx Ground said. “We remain committed to working with service provider businesses individually to address the challenges specific to their situation. Our goal is to enable success for both FedEx Ground and service providers,” the statement said.
As CNN Business reported, FedEx Ground replied with multiple contractor statements saying they feel they are doing alright financially but still had concerns about what would happen if a "significant" number of contractors halted operations citing financial concerns. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/threats-to-halt-holiday-deliveries-after-contractors-demand-fedex-change-terms-of-agreements | 2022-08-25T22:38:06Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/threats-to-halt-holiday-deliveries-after-contractors-demand-fedex-change-terms-of-agreements | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LOWS TONIGHT: MID-70S
HIGHS FRIDAY: UPPER 80S/LOWER 90S
DISCUSSION
A few scattered downpours remain possible for the rest of the afternoon and early evening hours Thursday.
Otherwise, we'll look to quiet down later this evening.
However, as has been the case the past few nights, showers and storms will look to fire back up late at night and into the morning hours Friday.
Greatest rain coverage during the morning will be along the I-10 corridor and points to the south.
Like today, rain should ease during the middle parts of the day with at least some scattered activity developing during the afternoon.
Rain chances will be more scattered in nature (not as widespread) heading into Saturday.
Still, we won't be able to shake the rain entirely.
By Sunday, another surge of moisture will move in from the Gulf to elevate our rain chances (60-70%).
In fact, scattered storms look to remain in the forecast for much of next week as the soggy pattern continues...
Have a good one!
TROPICS
Still two waves of interest out in the Atlantic basin.
One is coming off the African coast and will have a long and difficult journey ahead.
We'll keep an eye on it, but way too far out to give it much attention.
The second wave is near the Windward islands.
Conditions are unfavorable for development in the short-term as it battles dry air and wind shear.
Conditions may become a little more favorable down the line as it tracks toward the NW Caribbean (IF it holds together).
Thereafter, it is still too early to tell what would come out it and where it would ultimately end up.
There has a been a little better agreement between the Euro and GFS showing the moisture field tracking over the Yucatan and into the Bay of Campeche by next weekend.
We'll continue to monitor its progression, but nothing to be worried about at the moment.
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SOMERSET COUNTY -- More than 30 businesses and agencies made their way to the Eastern Correctional Facility on August 25th for the Reentry Resource Fair. They were there to provide ECI inmates, who are set to be released soon, an opportunity for a fresh start. Those opportunities spanned from employment possibilities to mental health services.
"What you see before you are opportunities for employment, opportunities for counseling, opportunities for mental health connections that may need to be done," said Carolyn J. Scruggs.
Scruggs is the Assistant Secretary for Program Services and the Reentry Department, and said she and the team of reentry and transitional specialists were excited to be helping out at ECI. The specialists are able to help specific inmates by breaking down a prison's population.
"What we do is a risk assessment of every inmate that's going home, to see if they have a valid home plan, and with that home plan, do they need housing," said Scruggs. "Do they need mental health services? Do they need Medicaid or Medicare services?"
By conducting this process, the reentry and transitional specialists are able to connect inmates to the most helpful people. One of those people who was at ECI is Jon Niblet, a Family Investment Supervisor with Social Services.
"Some of the most basic needs need to be met when they get out," said Niblet. "We're offering information on how we can get those programs, how you can apply, who's eligible, and when you're gonna get your benefits."
Niblet said all of the interactions he had today at ECI were 'very positive' and that a lot of people wanted information on how they can better themselves upon their release.
Another person who was at the Reentry and Resource Fair is Curtis Broadwater, a recruiter for Chesapeake Shipbuilding, a manufacturing company in Salisbury, Maryland.
"Working with our community is a big part of what we do," said Broadwater. "We're a big company, and our job and opportunities that we have there, I think are vital to the community."
Chesapeake Shipbuilding is offering a variety of jobs, like welders, painters, electricians, and carpenters.
We had a chance to speak with Eddie Neal and Josh Blank, two inmates and soon-to-be returning citizens who participated in the Reentry and Resource Fair. Neal spoke with Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Perdue, and an automotive training company, and said all three stuck out as jobs he would like to have. Neal is also appreciative of the chance to help his family when he gets out.
"This is benefitting me by giving me a great opportunity to provide for my family and to go home with possibly employment," said Neal.
Blank feels the same way.
"I'm definitely going to have a job, hopefully, waiting on me when I get out," said Blank. "So, it's going to benefit me and my kids."
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Multiple agencies are working a fire in St. Martin Parish.
Breaux Bridge Police, Breaux Bridge Fire, Cecilia Fire, and St Martin Parish Fire are currently on the scene of an apartment fire at the intersection of Grand Point Avenue and 8th Street.
Grand Point Avenue right before Hebert's Grocery and Poydras are closed at this time.
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Multiple agencies are working a fire in St. Martin Parish.
Breaux Bridge Police, Breaux Bridge Fire, Cecilia Fire, and St Martin Parish Fire are currently on the scene of an apartment fire at the intersection of Grand Point Avenue and 8th Street.
Grand Point Avenue right before Hebert's Grocery and Poydras are closed at this time.
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SALISBURY, Md. - Bike lane construction is behind schedule and narrowing the driving lanes of West College Ave.
Neighbors, Denise Willis and Madison Arrowsmith say the construction had made it difficult and frustrating for them.
"I think the lanes are too narrow. We can't get in and out of our driveways, as easily. The traffic is constantly backed up. Tt's just been very difficult to maneuver this road with a bigger vehicle," says Willis.
"I feel like whenever you have to pull into any of these driveways, you have to go into the other lane so you can get into the driveway correctly. If not, you're going to hit the curb and that's really annoying," says Arrowsmith.
And, new students unpacked their cars and moved into their new dorms at Salisbury University. The school has been made aware the project is running behind.
Jason Rhodes, spokesperson for Salisbury University and Director of Public Relations, says they have adjusted their traffic plans.
"We've got a traffic control plan. We adjust it a little, every year, depending on projects, like the bike lane. Our officers have accounted for the bike lane and any other construction that might be going on around campus," says Rhodes.
It was supposed to be done by the first day of classes, but now it won't be complete until Sept. 19. However, that is without any weather or construction delay's. | https://www.wboc.com/news/west-college-ave-construction-causing-frustration-with-homeowners/article_926c1fce-24be-11ed-8fb9-a79c3f5a8c8c.html | 2022-08-25T22:38:24Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/west-college-ave-construction-causing-frustration-with-homeowners/article_926c1fce-24be-11ed-8fb9-a79c3f5a8c8c.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Forecast updated on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 3:35 PM by WBOC Meteorologist Dan Satterfield (AMS-CBM).
DELMARVA FORECAST
Tonight:Mostly clear, and more humid. Low 71°. Wind: S 3-7 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm. Isolated PM Showers. Rain chance under 12% at any one spot. High 89-91° inland with temps. near 80° on the beaches. Wind: SW 7-15 mph. Winds S 8-15 mph PM on the beaches.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, and humid. Low 71°. Wind: S 3-9 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm. Widely scattered PM Showers. Rain chance under 25% at any one spot. High 89-91° inland with temps. near 79° on the beaches. Wind: SW 1-6 mph. Winds E 3-9 mph PM on the beaches.
Forecast Discussion:
Look for generally fair skies tonight, as a weak high pressure area remains over the area. Winds will be light with lows near 69-71 degrees.
Friday looks warm and sunny with afternoon temps. around 89-91° over inland areas with light winds. Only some very isolated showers are expected in the afternoon hours. Winds will increase from the SW to 11-15 mph in the afternoon, and it will be a bit more humid. A sea breeze will cool the beaches to the upper 70's in the afternoon as winds turn to the south at 10-15 mph.
Saturday looks much the same with a light west wind. Some isolated afternoon showers and a spotty thundershower will be a bit more likely. The rain chances at any one spot will stay around 20%. A coastal sea breeze will drop the beach temperatures to around 80 in the afternoon hours.
In the long-range, it will stay quite warm and humid into next week. Look for only some isolated pop up showers in the afternoon with rather light winds. Inland temperatures will top out near 88° Sunday as a more onshore wind develops. A weak sea breeze will drop coastal temperatures to the mid to upper 70's to near 80 in the afternoon hours. Lows will stay near 68-70 but closer to the mid 70's near the Chesapeake Bay. A cool front will bring thundershowers Wednesday and temps. will begin to drop some after that.
Meteorological summer ends at Midnight Wednesday evening.
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(CN) — The sworn affidavit that brought FBI agents inside former President Donald Trump’s south Florida resort home, Mar-a-Lago, must be made public in less than 24 hours, a federal ruled Thursday.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart wrote in the 2-page order that he found the government “has met its burden of showing that its proposed redactions are narrowly tailored to serve the government’s legitimate interest in the integrity of the ongoing investigation.”
The redactions, Reinhart wrote, are “the least onerous alternative to sealing the entire affidavit.”
Justice Department representatives did not immediately respond to an email request for comment on the decision requiring it to make the affidavit public by noon Friday.
Reinhart's decision comes one week after he heard arguments from media groups and a conservative nonprofit that claimed the affidavit, which states probable cause for the search warrant, should be unsealed because it is of substantial public interest.
Redacted versions of the search warrant and property receipt, which lists items seized by the FBI, were already made public.
Ruling from the bench last week, Judge Reinhart gave the Department of Justice until this afternoon to submit proposed redactions and to outline justification for what the department wants to keep hidden from the public.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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ATLANTA (CN) — Attorneys for Georgia Governor Brian Kemp argued before the Fulton County Superior Court on Thursday to block or modify his subpoena in the special grand jury investigation of potential coordinated, criminal interference in the state's 2020 presidential election results.
The motion, which accuses Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' office of "gamesmanship" and being politically motivated, was filed last week on the night before the Republican governor was scheduled to testify before the 23-person special grand jury.
His testimony is sought by prosecutors primarily due to statements made by Donald Trump at a rally he held in Perry, Georgia, in September 2021. The former president told attendees that he “called his people” and told them to “find out what happened” in the state because there was “something wrong with this election," and specifically called out Kemp for not doing something about it.
Like many others who have been declared witnesses in the probe and have challenged their subpoenas, Kemp's legal counsel claimed that it invades his attorney-client and executive privileges as a sitting governor.
One of his attorneys, Derek Bauer, referred to Kemp as "the king" and argued that sovereign immunity completely shields him and other state officials from jurisdiction without their consent.
However, the district attorney's office, which launched the investigation last year, argued that sovereign immunity only protects the governor from a lawsuit, not from being called in as a witness.
"This is not an investigation of the governor. If the governor was to fall into a category it would be victim," said Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney, who is overseeing the grand jury.
The Judge said that these privileges do need to be explored, however, since the governor is being summoned due to his official authority, which differs than if he was someone who witnessed a car accident or a fight.
Last month, Kemp was scheduled to provide prosecutors with a sworn video statement, but they canceled it and issued him a subpoena to appear in person before the grand jury for being "uniquely knowledgeable about the election interference
matters being investigated by the grand jury since he was personally involved in the conversations at issue."
Kemp's attorney Brian McEvoy outlined a drawn-out quarrel of back and forth emails, detailing miscommunications between himself and the DA's office, which he argues intentionally delayed issuing Kemp's subpoena while he runs for reelection.
Prosecutors in Willis' office argued that they intended to avoid grand jury activity after early voting begins in October to prevent election distractions.
McEvoy asked the judge to at least postpone Kemp's grand jury appearance until after the current election cycle is over, out of concern that it may impact him politically with the media attention surrounding the investigation.
"But that political impact was from your decision to file the motion," said McBurney, who told the attorney that if Kemp's team wanted to avoid more media attention, they should've appeared on the date they agreed to.
According to the prosecutors, if Kemp had appeared last week as scheduled, no one would have even noticed because most of the media was under the impression that he had already testified last month and were unaware that his scheduled video statement was cancelled.
"The public perception was that Movant had already cooperated and spoken with the District Attorneys Office, and if he had appeared, that perception would never have changed. Instead, he waited until the day before his appearance and filed this motion accusing the District Attorney of engaging in political games," their response to the motion stated.
McBurney did not say when he will issue his ruling, but Kemp's legal team said that if he decides to reject their motion they will attempt to appeal.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — California has set an ambitious deadline for green car sales, requiring that by 2035 all new vehicles sold in the state must be powered by electricity or hydrogen.
The unanimous vote by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) marks a groundbreaking step to transform the state’s historic reliance on gas-burning vehicles that will have effects nationwide. Vehicles are the highest contributor to pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions in California, causing about 80% of ozone precursor emissions and 50% of statewide greenhouse gas emissions.
“The success of the program will depend on every car buyer embracing reduced emission vehicles, even the most reluctant,” Anna Wong of CARB's Sustainable Transportation and Communities division told the board Thursday.
She said in addition to cleaning the air of combustion pollution, the mandate offers the greatest benefits to communities along transportation corridors by reducing tailpipe and freeway emissions.
Jonathan Gilligan, associate professor of earth and environmental sciences at Vanderbilt University, said there could be great economic and environmental benefits from a large-scale transition to electric vehicles. It could save consumers money thanks to lower fuel and maintenance costs, while reducing pollution and saving thousands of lives lost each year from poor air quality.
There are two caveats, however.
"If California isn't able to fix the reliability problems with its electrical grid, and install charging facilities for all of the cars, consumers could face difficulties that would drive a public backlash against the regulations and end up making it more even difficult to achieve the goal of electrifying the vehicle fleet,” Gilligan said. “Requiring everyone to move to electric cars will only work if people are easily able to buy those cars for affordable prices by 2035, and to get reliable and convenient access to charging when they need it.”
In the report to CARB, staff said proposed requiring automobile manufacturers to deliver increasing percentages of zero-emission vehicles between model years 2026 and 2035. Although the state makes up 10% of the U.S. car market, it's home to 43% of the nation's 2.6 million registered plug-in vehicles, according to the board.
Using incentives for car manufacturers, this proposal will create nearly 100% sales of zero-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles by 2035, pushed into action by Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-79-20. The report said the proposal is critical to achieve statewide carbon neutrality by 2045 and to cut emissions from passenger vehicles to meet new federal ambient ozone standards by 2037, as well as to reduce thousands of cardiopulmonary deaths, hospital admissions for cardiovascular illness, respiratory illness and asthma attacks.
“We can solve this climate crisis if we focus on the big, bold steps necessary to cut pollution. California now has a groundbreaking, world-leading plan to achieve 100 percent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035," Newsom said in a statement after CARB's vote.
The transition will be difficult for regions of the state where oil is still a primary export, as California remains the seventh-largest oil producing state. CARB estimates the regulation changes would create new cumulative costs to manufacturers of about $30 billion, or $2 billion per year, between 2026 and 2040.
However, the board believes consumers will actually save in the future, partly due to reduced costs from gasoline consumption — about $93 billion between 2026 to 2040. The report also pointed to thousands of new jobs being created, with a cumulative net benefit of about $91.1 billion to the state by 2040.
Board member Hector de la Torre said many countries are implementing similar mandates, including the United Kingdom, France and Japan.
“This is the world market, this is where things are going. California is not out of step,” he said.
Amy Lilly with Mercedes Benz’s research and development department told the board the company approves how the mandate was amended to work with car manufacturers.
“The goal for us is to have 100% of our fleet be zero emission by 2030,” she said. She added the company hopes CARB will support some flexibility while making the transition, such as with more credit earning opportunities to help promote and launch new vehicles.
Kia has committed to investing $25 billion in expanding electric vehicle technologies in the next decade, a representative told the board.
Of many Californians who spoke to the board Thursday, some endorsed the proposal. Bianca Lopez, representing the Clean Vehicle Empowerment Collaborative in San Joaquin Valley, said they support the proposed regulations but that there must be a clear commitment to ensure equitable access to zero-emission vehicles for the most disadvantaged communities.
"Our EV equity program has been very successful as we’ve helped Californians across the Central Valley learn more about air quality and buy electric vehicles that have been very necessary for the people we represent," Lopez said.
Others said the state has not addressed residents’ basic rights to clean air, saying CARB needs to work harder to ensure that the budget invests equitably in communities at the most risk of exposure to poor air due to poverty and historic discrimination.
Heather Kay of ¡Sí Se Puede! Collective asked CARB to "slow down" and consider how the program could impact working Central Valley families.
"We ask you to please consider the communities that are the backbone of this state, and slow down this aggressive timeline," she said.
Marcus Gomez, from the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, said the proposed regulations could cost thousands of jobs and increase costs for low-income people and locally owned vehicle businesses.
“The small businesses and their employees cannot absorb these economic losses,” Gomez said. “(The) regulations are simply too much, too fast, for minority-owned businesses.”
These regulations do not mean people must stop driving gas-powered cars. Californians can continue driving gas vehicles and purchasing used ones after 2035, and the plan allows for one-fifth of sales after 2035 to be plug-in hybrids.
The allowances are why Scott Hochberg, attorney for the Center for Biological Diversity's Climate Law Institute, said “It’s a step in the right direction, but it’s also a missed opportunity.” He said the amended proposal does not have the teeth to mandate merchants to use new technology to further reduce emissions from gas-powered vehicles still on the road during the next decade.
“The EPA needs to accelerate equitable EV adoption and require strong pollution controls for the millions of gas-powered cars that will be sold before the fleet is electrified," he said.
Alice Kaswan, professor at USF School of Law, agreed that while the regulation sends the auto industry "a clear signal," the state must go further to tackle reducing emissions from vehicles, refineries and oil production.
"Future programs could buy back gas and diesel vehicles and, for wealthy car owners, could impose fees that disincentivize their continued use," Kaswan said.
The infrastructure bill passed by Congress in 2021 provides $5 billion for states to place chargers every 50 miles along interstate highways, and Biden's Inflation Reduction Act also increases credits for green vehicles. Newsom has pledged billions to boost zero-emission vehicle sales, such as by adding chargers in low-income neighborhoods, and the California Legislature is discussing bills proposing similar investments.
California must now receive a waiver under the Clean Air Act from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in order to implement the mandate, which the Biden administration has indicated it will approve.
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WASHINGTON (CN) — Six groups of civil and environmental activists brought a federal complaint Thursday to force reconsideration of a rule that lets the government turn a blind eye to half a billion tons of landfilled toxic coal ash.
“This is outrageous,” Mychal Ozaeta, an attorney with the nonprofit environmental litigation group Earthjustice, said in a statement after submitting the 20-page federal complaint in Washington for the plaintiffs. “The coal power industry is poisoning drinking water sources and the air we breathe while causing global warming.”
The Environmental Protection Agency adopted the rule on so-called coal combustion residuals during former President Barack Obama's second term in 2015. Because the exemption applies to any landfill that stopped accepting coal ash before October that year, around half of the toxic coal ash waste in the U.S. is fully exempt from federal oversight. The consequence of this, according to the complaint, is that some landfill facilities are never inspected, closed, cleaned up or subject to reporting rules.
Earthjustice and its collaborators have been monitoring 265 coal plants and disposal areas and 4,600 nearby wells across 38 states.
“After comparing groundwater monitoring data to health-based EPA standards and advisories, the ... analysis confirmed that groundwater beneath virtually all coal plants is contaminated,” the suit states.
The study by Earthjustice and the Environmental Integrity Project, a co-plaintiff behind the Thursday action, found that 91% of coal plants have unsafe levels of one or more coal ash constituents in groundwater, with 52% showing unsafe levels of the known carcinogen arsenic and 60% showing high levels of the neurotoxin lithium.
Earthjustice details the link between toxic waste from coal-fired power plants and water contaminated with heavy metals like arsenic, lead, mercury and cadmium, saying the result can crop up as cancer or reproductive, neurological, respiratory and developmental problems.
The Knoxville, Tennessee-based group Statewide Organizing for Community eMpowerment is the lead plaintiff behind Thursday's suit. One of its members, Todd Waterman, of Clinton, is quoted in a statement about how he blames the Kingston coal ash spill for causing his friends to become poisoned, suffer and die.
Waterman lives beside the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Bull Run Fossil Plant, which the complaint notes “has two unregulated, unlined and leaking landfills that are contaminating groundwater with toxic levels of arsenic, boron, cobalt, manganese and molybdenum."
“Once in our bodies, these chemicals can cause permanent damage,” said Waterman. "Please protect us and our children now, not when it’s too late.”
Federal conservation law requires a review of regulations every three years, but Earthjustice and the other challengers note that no such review has occurred for the coal ash exemption.
“Had Defendants performed their mandatory duty ... and revised the CCR Rule, basic safeguards would be in place for inactive CCR landfills that would keep coal ash toxins out of our drinking water, air, rivers, lakes, and streams, and require remediation at the scores of sites already known to be contaminating water at dangerous levels,” the suit argues.
No representative for the EPA returned a request for comment Thursday, but the EPA typically declines to comment on pending legislation as a matter of policy. The agency's website states that proper management of coal ash is needed since its contaminants can “pollute waterways, ground water, drinking water, and the air.”
The Indiana State Conference and the LaPorte County Branch of the NAACP are plaintiffs in the suit, as are the Hoosier Environmental Council, the Sierra Club and Clean Power Lake County.
Barbara Bolling-Williams, president of the Indiana State Conference of the NAACP, points out that cost coal ash landfills are mostly in low-income communities and communities of color, making their monitoring an environmental justice issue.
“When the government fails to do its job to hold this industry responsible for the harm that is caused, once again, Black and Brown communities are left, holding the proverbial ash bag with a ticking bomb inside,” she said in a statement.
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BALTIMORE (CN) — A former Baltimore police commissioner who went to prison for corruption wants his pension back.
“It was supposed to be a transfer of paperwork with my attorney, then somebody stopped it,” said Ed Norris, now a radio host with 105.7 FM The Fan, in an interview.
Norris is suing to recover the pension he was awarded two decades ago when he left Baltimore to become superintendent of the Maryland State Police—a nest egg he estimates has grown to about $200,000 since then. But city officials said in 2004 they would claw the money back in light of Norris’ conviction in federal court for misusing the proceeds of another trust fund.
The case illustrates how scandals in Baltimore’s past are never truly in the past.
Norris filed a lawsuit in Baltimore City Circuit Court on Aug. 17 against two trustees of the Rabbi Trust Agreement and GE Capital Assurance, seeking access to an annuity created for him on Sept. 11, 2002, as an “individual flexible premium deferred annuity contract.”
According to the complaint, the two trustees—former Baltimore City Solicitor Ralph Tyler, now an attorney with the Casper Firm, and Norris’s former lawyer, Jeffrey H. Scherr of Kramon Graham—have ignored his requests for the money. Neither they nor Norris’s current lawyer, Richard Grason IV of Hanley Grason, returned messages from Courthouse News.
Norris, a star New York City cop and protégé of former NYC Police Commissioner Bill Bratton, moved to Baltimore in 2000 to become police commissioner under Mayor Martin O’Malley, where he took credit for reducing the city’s annual murder count to less than 300. He left to become the state police superintendent in 2002, before he was federally indicted in late 2003.
According to a 2004 superseding indictment, while city police superintendent, Norris took money from a trust fund that had been set up in1929 as the Police Athletic Fund and later used to supplement the incomes of destitute Baltimore cops and their families.
In the 1980s, the obscure fund was rolled into a supplemental account in the department. Shortly after he was hired, Norris directed the fund to sell about $160,000 worth of stock, using the proceeds “to pay for luxury hotels, expensive meals, clothing and gifts to finance romantic encounters with several different women,” prosecutors alleged. He was also charged with lying on a mortgage application.
Norris pleaded guilty in 2004 to federal corruption and tax charges. He was sentenced to six months in federal prison, and he has since maintained that he is innocent and that the charges were politically motivated.
Days after Norris’s guilty plea, Baltimore city officials announced they were clawing back his pension and severance, sending a letter to his lawyer at the time, Scherr, demanding return of the $137,000 severance package and saying the city would stop its annual $6,850 payments into his trust fund because he had not abided by the laws, rules and regulations that govern the police department, according to a story in The Baltimore Sun.
"It's not about friendship or pity,” O’Malley told the Sun then. "It's about dollars that are owed to the people of Baltimore under the terms of the contract. It's all a legal matter. ... It's a simple matter that the people of Baltimore don't owe him these dollars under the terms of his contract."
The mayor characterized Norris’s pension trust as “a sweetheart deal” and said he regretted it. City Council President Sheila Dixon told the Sun at the time that she supported O'Malley's effort: "We should get it back," Dixon said. "That's a simple answer."
Dixon would succeed O’Malley as mayor before resigning under a cloud six years later amid her own corruption scandal, which involved misappropriating gift cards meant for needy children. She preserved her own $88,000 annual city pension, however.
Norris filed his complaint as the city suffers its seventh consecutive year of more than 320 murders and the state’s attorney for Baltimore, Marilyn Mosby, faces her own federal perjury charges for allegedly lying on an application for a federal Covid-19 relief program and mortgage applications to buy two Florida houses.
The lawsuit demands specific performance under the trust agreement. It’s not clear what happened to the money in Norris’s account after the 2004 letters, but Norris says Scherr sent him statements indicating substantial funds. The Baltimore mayor’s office and city solicitor did not return messages.
“I have so little knowledge about what’s going on here,” Norris said. “I went to prison and then got out. Got a call like five years ago about this fund. I was assured this was easy to get. I just want someone to tell me if I can get it. Tell me the black letter law. I just want an answer, that’s all.”
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Three years ago, Myles Garrett was suspended six games after swinging Mason Rudolph’s helmet during a game. That precedent may soon become important, as video emerged from Thursday’s Rams-Bengals joint practice of Aaron Donald doing the same thing.
In footage on Twitter that seems to have been recorded by fans (media are rarely allowed to take video at practice), Donald is shown swinging the helmet of a Bengals player as a weapon during a practice fight. Though dust-ups are common during training camp, and particularly during joint practices, swinging a helmet is taking things a bit far. Donald seemed to end up with two helmets — one in each hand — amid the chaos, and was eventually tackled to the ground.
If the situation does result in any discipline that sees Donald miss time during the regular season, it would be a major blow to the Rams, who would be losing their best defensive player for some period of time. Donald has not missed a game since 2017 and has never suffered a serious injury, making the All Pro team for seven years running.
Donald has also recorded over 10 sacks for five straight seasons and made the Pro Bowl every year of his career.
Perhaps there was some bad blood left over from the Super Bowl, in which Donald’s Rams won a closely-fought contest over Cincinnati. Still, this brawl is well beyond what would be considered the norm in a joint practice.
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