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WASHINGTON — COVID-19 vaccines tweaked to better match today’s omicron threat are expected to roll out in a few weeks but still up in the air is how much benefit the booster shots will offer, who should get one — and how soon.
Pfizer and rival Moderna both asked U.S. regulators this week to authorize modified versions of their booster vaccine — shots that are half the original recipe and half protection against BA.4 and BA.5, the newest versions of omicron.
The Food and Drug Administration ordered that recipe and now is evaluating what scientists call a “bivalent vaccine," with a decision expected soon.
Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA's vaccine chief, said Thursday that once authorized, the tweaked boosters could help right away — while BA.5 infections still are too high — as well as hopefully blunt yet another winter surge.
Marks told the Associated Press that the new boosters could rev up the immune system to prevent not just serious illness but maybe milder infections, too, like the original vaccines did earlier in the pandemic, before super-contagious mutants emerged.
“The hope here is that by better matching things, not only will we get that benefit or even more, but we'll also have that last for a longer period of time,” he said.
WHY DID FDA ORDER A RECIPE CHANGE?
BA.5 currently is causing nearly all COVID-19 infections in the U.S. and much of the world. Current COVID-19 vaccines match the coronavirus strain that circulated in early 2020. And while those vaccinations still offer strong protection against serious illness or death from COVID-19, there’s little effectiveness against infection from the wildly mutated omicron family.
The first update to the recipe is an an important but expected next step — like how flu vaccines get updated every year. True next-generation vaccines are still in development.
“We need to give a clear, forward-looking set of expectations,” said University of Pennsylvania immunologist E. John Wherry, who compares vaccine tweaks to periodically updating your computer software.
The gamble is that BA.5, or something similar, still will be circulating through the winter. (Vaccines target the spike protein that coat the coronavirus, and the BA.4 and BA.5 spikes are identical although those strains vary in other ways.)
HOW WERE THE MODIFIED SHOTS TESTED?
Pfizer and Moderna both studied an earlier tweak to their vaccines that targets the original omicron, called BA.1, that hit last winter, as well as even earlier variants.
To evaluate the combo shots, FDA is using data from human testing of the BA.1-tweaked doses plus mice tests of the BA.5-targeted version that Marks said show “a very good immune response."
Human data on the newest tweak will come later in the year, to help assess the value of modified shots — especially whether they offer cross-protection if a new mutant comes along, Marks said. Moderna has started a clinical trial of its BA.5 combo shot; Pfizer and its partner BioNTech expect to open a similar study soon.
WILL THEY WORK BETTER?
No one knows. Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine expert at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and an FDA vaccine adviser, said the antibody jump from that earlier BA.1-tweaked candidate was “underwhelming.”
“What the administration is asking us to do is to accept this bivalent vaccine as significantly better” than another dose of today’s vaccine, he said. “It would be nice if there were data to support that.”
But while FDA hasn't made a final decision, Marks said there's evidence that the updated boosters are safe and that waiting for more study of their effectiveness would risk another mutant appearing before they could roll out.
They “essentially refresh the immune response,” he said. “Granted, it’s still a bit of a guess how long it will last but, this is doing our best.”
Given how outdated the current shots are, an update makes sense, said Dr. Walter Orenstein of Emory University, a former vaccine director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While he’d like to see more data, he plans to get the new booster.
WHO SHOULD GET AN UPDATED SHOT?
That’s up to the CDC, which called a meeting of its influential vaccine advisers next Thursday and Friday to help decide.
Pfizer wants to open its updated boosters to everyone 12 and older who’s already had a primary series of today’s vaccine, while Moderna has applied only for adult use. CDC will determine if people at highest risk should go first. Studies of doses for younger children are expected later in the year.
A government rollout plan anticipates that people who've already gotten their initial vaccinations would qualify for one of the new combination shots, regardless of how many boosters they've already had.
WHEN SHOULD THOSE ELIGIBLE GET THE NEW BOOSTER?
Marks is aiming for a very simple message: “It’s probably going to be everyone who has not had a booster within the past X number of months should go out and get the booster in a timely manner,” he said. Officials still have to decide just how many months, though.
How long to wait after your last vaccine dose or an infection is a critical decision, immunologists agree. That’s because if you still have a lot of antibodies in your bloodstream, they’ll counteract the brand new antibodies that the vaccine dose is supposed to produce.
So if you already got a booster in July or August and then seek the new combo shot in September, “you’ll receive very little additional boosting from that,” Penn's Wherry said. He recommends waiting four to six months.
The CDC also will weigh in after after considering how many doses will be available in early September versus later in the fall. The Biden administration has purchased more than 170 million doses.
WILL PEOPLE ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES AGAIN?
Americans have been reluctant to keep up with COVID-19 vaccinations. While three-quarters of Americans 12 and older have gotten their initial vaccinations, only half got a first booster shot -- deemed crucial for the best protection against variants. And just a third of people 50 and older who were advised to get a second booster when omicron arrived did so. | https://www.krem.com/article/news/nation-world/updated-covid-boosters/507-7544e78a-6832-4b90-bddd-61e9d40f6f24 | 2022-08-26T14:34:22Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/news/nation-world/updated-covid-boosters/507-7544e78a-6832-4b90-bddd-61e9d40f6f24 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Doggy Feline Friends: Here are the 10 breeds of adorable dog that get on best with cats - including the loving Labrador 🐕
They may be traditionally considered the worst of friends but some dog breeds are willing to tolerate – or actively enjoy, even – the company of feline housemates.
Dog ownership has soared during the global pandemic according to the Kennel Club, as lockdown meant people felt more able to open their house up to a new puppy.
There seems to be now letting up in the popularity of pups, as prices continue to rise as demand outstrips supply.
There are a huge 221 breeds of dog to choose from so it’s best to do your homework before picking your perfect four-legged friend.
Depending on your lifestyle and home you may be best opting for a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
While society sometimes seems to be split between ‘cat people’ and ‘dog people’, there’s actually no reason you can’t be both – as long as you choose the right breed.
So, if you already have a cat and would like to add a dog to your family, you’re in the right place.
Here are 10 of the breeds that tend to get along with cats, according to the American Kennel Club.
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SEATTLE — Editor's note: This story is part of KING 5's Seahawks season preview series.
The Seattle Seahawks have just one more dress rehearsal before the highly-anticipated Week 1 showdown against former franchise quarterback Russell Wilson.
The Seahawks final preseason game will be at AT&T Stadium against the Dallas Cowboys on Friday night.
KING 5 SEASON PREVIEW: Smith, error-prone Seahawks struggle in 27-11 loss to Bears
Geno Smith will get the start at quarterback as he has in the first two preseason games, although coach Pete Carroll emphasized this week that Drew Lock should see significant playing time after missing the second preseason game due to a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
"(Smith) is going to start this game," Carroll said on the Mike Salk Show (h/t John Boyle/Seahawks). "He's going to go in there first, he's going to play a little bit, then Drew is going to get to play most of the game for us—just give him a lot of playtime and leave him out there, let him play football, because of what we missed last week."
KING 5 SEASON PREVIEW: All of our stories breaking down the 2022 Seahawks
Here is what to watch for as the Seahawks close out the 2022 preseason in Dallas.
QB competition winds down
Smith has been the No. 1 quarterback on the "unofficial" depth chart throughout training camp, but Lock's solid performance in the first preseason game has many Seahawks fans torn on who should be QB1 going into Week 1.
Lock was initially slated to start the second game before his COVID diagnosis, and likely will see at least a few series with all of the starters the Seahawks elect to throw out there for the preseason finale.
KING 5 SEASON PREVIEW: Geno or Lock?
Carroll's quotes recently have indicated Lock has closed the gap between him and Smith since training camp began, and that he and his staff plan to take as much time as needed to determine who will start atop the depth chart.
Lock was one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL from the first week of preseason games, and has a chance to prove himself worthy of taking over the starting job with a strong performance in Dallas.
KING 5 SEASON PREVIEW: Long-term QB options for the Seahawks
This undoubtedly will be the top talking point in the 17 days between the preseason finale and that nationally-televised Monday Night Football clash with Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos.
Roster bubble
The final preseason game gives the coaching staff one final live game scenario look at those players hovering on the edge of making the final regular-season 53-man roster.
One position that could be impacted by performances in Friday's game is wide receiver.
DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Dee Eskridge and Freddie Swain should all make the cut at wide receiver, but several other rookies and young players will be vying for a spot on the Week 1 roster.
KING 5 SEASON PREVIEW: Ranking the top 10 Seahawks for 2022
2022 draft picks Bo Melton and Dareke Young both have had moments, but also have each dropped multiple passes. Penny Hart has drawn praise from coaches, and University of Washington product Aaron Fuller has seen quite a few preseason targets but appears likely to end up on the practice squad barring a breakout performance in Dallas.
KING 5 SEASON PREVIEW: Meet the rookies that could make an impact this season
Rookie cornerbacks Coby Bryant and Tariq Woolen have played themselves into near-certain roster spots, but there are several other spots in the secondary that could be decided by Friday's game.
The final roster must be finalized by Aug. 30.
Running back position
Ken Walker's uncertain injury timeline has left questions behind Rashaad Penny on the Seahawks' projected depth chart.
KING 5 SEASON PREVIEW: Who should win the RB battle?
Travis Homer and Deejay Dallas should be next in line behind Penny if he is unable to suit up in Week 1, a possibility Carroll didn't rule out when speaking to reporters earlier this week.
KING 5 SEASON PREVIEW: Can the Seahawks win with a run-heavy game plan?
Expect to see plenty of Josh Johnson, Darwin Thompson and recently signed Ronnie Rivers in the preseason finale, although all three likely are destined either for the practice squad or free agency on cut day. | https://www.krem.com/article/sports/nfl/seahawks/what-to-watch-seattle-seahawks-third-preseason-game-dallas-cowboys/281-80df6103-b21b-440d-bb52-a53fd8f7a75b | 2022-08-26T14:34:28Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/sports/nfl/seahawks/what-to-watch-seattle-seahawks-third-preseason-game-dallas-cowboys/281-80df6103-b21b-440d-bb52-a53fd8f7a75b | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Dogs Sensitive to Scent: These are the 10 breeds of adorable dog with the best sense of smell - including the loving Labrador Retriever 🐕
These sensitively-nosed dog breeds can smell a snack from a huge distance.
One of the unexpected effects of the global pandemic – and the resulting series of lockdowns – was an increase in demand for puppies.
And the extent of that soaring in demand has been shown by the latest registrations statistics from the UK Kennel Club, up nearly 40 per cent from 250,649 in 2020 to 349,013 in 2021.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your perfect pooch – whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
Some dogs have the most amazing sense of smell, an attribute that has often been intentionally bred into them to make them perfect for tasks such as tracking prey.
These are also dogs that are likely to be able to sniff out food, making it a challenge to keep them from stealing your lunch.
These are the 10 breeds of dog with the best sense of smell, according to the American Kennel Club.
Read more: | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/dogs-sensitive-to-scent-these-are-the-10-breeds-of-adorable-dog-with-the-best-sense-of-smell-including-the-loving-labrador-retriever-3353766 | 2022-08-26T14:34:43Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/dogs-sensitive-to-scent-these-are-the-10-breeds-of-adorable-dog-with-the-best-sense-of-smell-including-the-loving-labrador-retriever-3353766 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
French Bulldog Puppy Names: These are the 10 most popular dog names for adorable and snuggly French Bulldogs 🐶
If you’re poised to get a new French Bulldog pup but can’t decide what to call it, here’s some inspiration from the global family of dog owners.
A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes over the last two years – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership soared by nearly eight percent and post-lockdown demand for four-legged friends remains high.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
But even when you’ve settled on a type of dog, there’s still the tricky task of choosing a name.
If you’ve opted for an adorable French Bulldog then personalised gift site yappy.com can help – they’ve surveyed thousands of their customers to come up with the most popular names people choose for their loveable Lab.
Here are their top 10 French Bulldog names.
Read more | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/french-bulldog-puppy-names-these-are-the-10-most-popular-dog-names-for-adorable-and-snuggly-french-bulldogs-3463743 | 2022-08-26T14:36:23Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/french-bulldog-puppy-names-these-are-the-10-most-popular-dog-names-for-adorable-and-snuggly-french-bulldogs-3463743 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Golden Retriever Facts: These are 10 fun and fascinating facts about the adorable Golden Retriever dog 🐶
They’re one of the UK’s most popular breeds of dog, but how much do you know about the sweet-tempered and majestic Golden Retriever?
The last two years have seen many of us welcome a new four-legged friend into our homes, as the Kennel Club saw dog ownership rise by nearly eight per cent.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your perfect pup.
Those with active lifestyles might want to consider a larger dog, while somebody with allergies will be looking for a hypoallergenic dog.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
One dog that often appears at the top of people’s canine wishlists is the Golden Retriever – they were one of the UK’s 10 most popular dog breeds in 2020 and have a range of positive attributes that make them a great family pet.
Here are 10 fun and interesting facts about the breed.
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(The Hill) — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg this week told popular podcaster Joe Rogan that Facebook did limit stories on the newsfeed related to the New York Post story about President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, and his laptop after warnings from the FBI, but defended the law enforcement agency as a “legitimate institution.”
Zuckerberg said on an episode of Rogan’s podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” that was uploaded on Thursday, that the FBI reached out to his company ahead of the 2020 presidential election to warn them to take note of potentially polarizing content. This warning came after Russia used social media platforms, including Facebook, to post content intended to be polarizing ahead of the 2016 election.
Zuckerberg said he took the warning seriously. He said the social media platform did not ban people from sharing the Post’s story, but it took action to limit how often the story appeared on feeds.
The Post reported shortly before the 2020 election that the FBI obtained a laptop that allegedly belonged to Hunter Biden as part of a federal investigation into him.
Former President Trump and some of his allies seized on the report at the time as showing evidence that Hunter was involved in questionable business dealings while his father served as vice president. Some of the emails on the laptop have since been confirmed as authentic, but no wrongdoing from the president or his son has been confirmed.
The investigation into Hunter Biden reached a critical juncture last month as prosecutors weigh whether to bring any charges, CNN reported.
Zuckerberg said he did not remember if the FBI specifically mentioned the Post’s story in its warning.
He said he does not want Facebook to be the “ministry of truth” in deciding what is considered misinformation.
His defense of the FBI as “legitimate” comes as many conservatives have criticized the agency for conducting a search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property in Florida earlier this month. Some Trump allies have called for defunding the FBI as a result. | https://www.wpri.com/news/national/zuckerberg-tells-rogan-facebook-suppressed-hunter-biden-laptop-story-after-fbi-warning/ | 2022-08-26T14:36:50Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/news/national/zuckerberg-tells-rogan-facebook-suppressed-hunter-biden-laptop-story-after-fbi-warning/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
We had another terrific week on the show! From fun guests to great food, silly moments, and so much more, here are a few of the highlights with the Rhode Show Rewind.
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What do you carry around in your wallet? What kind of reality TV would you like to do? Are you a people pleaser? We turned to our Rhody Roundup panel – Elyse Major, Editor-in-Chief at Providence Monthly, and Amy Pontes from Lite 105 – for their thoughts on these topics.
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Here are the UK Kennel Club's 10 most popular breeds of working dog in the UK - including the loving Rottweiler 🐕
They may be terrific at carrying out useful tasks, but working dog breeds can also make terrific family puppies and pets.
Dog ownership soared over the pandemic according to the Kennel Club, as lockdown meant people felt more able to open their home up to a new puppy.
There seems to be no letting up in the popularity of pups, as prices continue to rise as demand outstrips supply.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your perfect pooch – whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
The Kennel Club separates breeds into seven different groups, each of which have a particular set of attributes.
If you are looking for a dog that is intelligent, strong, watchful and alert, it’s worth looking at breeds in the Working Group.
These are the 10 most popular working dogs in the UK, according to Kennel Club registrations in 2020.
Read more: | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/here-are-the-uk-kennel-clubs-10-most-popular-breeds-of-working-dog-in-the-uk-including-the-loving-rottweiler-3336992 | 2022-08-26T14:37:45Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/here-are-the-uk-kennel-clubs-10-most-popular-breeds-of-working-dog-in-the-uk-including-the-loving-rottweiler-3336992 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Dog-friendly holiday letting company Canine Cottages asked horoscope expert Emily Thornton to create a birth chart specifically for pooches – revealing what traits dogs born under certain star signs are likely to share.
And she’s also revealed the owners they are most compatible with by their sign of the zodiac – so you can see if your relationship with your pup is written in the stars.
Perhaps your pup’s soft and gentle nature is due to them being a Pisces, or their proud nature due to them being a Leo.
So, do her predictions seem spookily accurate when it comes to your pet, or has she missed the target by a light year?
Whether you’re a believer or not, here’s what the 12 star signs – apparently – tell you about your four-legged friend.
1. Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
Aquarians are very interesting dogs. Having an Aquarius pooch certainly won’t be dull. They have interesting quirks and funny mannerisms that will keep their humans entertained. They are also very smart and independent, making learning new tricks easy. Being an air sign, they will love hanging their head out of a car window to feel the breeze.
Compatible human: Gemini.
Photo: Canva/Getty Images
2. Pices (February 19-March 20)
Pisces dogs are kind and gentle souls. They love being close to their owners and desire nothing more than getting on the sofa and cuddling up under a soft blanket with them every night. Pisces pooches make excellent therapy dogs because they’re so intuitive to others’ emotions and are incredibly affectionate too. Pisces pooches are great with children and can be real companions for anyone struggling with confidence.
Compatible human: Cancer.
Photo: Canva/Getty Images
3. Aries (March 21-April 19)
Aries dogs are feisty little firecrackers. Bursting with energy and always excited to see you, they’re the kind of dogs who can run for miles and miles, but love nothing more than relaxing in front of a cosy fire too. Aries pups have vibrant personalities and are great companions for likeminded, active humans.
Compatible human: Aquarius (and other air signs).
Photo: Canva/Getty Images
4. Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Taurus dogs truly are man’s best friend. Very loyal and reliable pups, they will stand by you through thick and thin and make the best friend you could ask for. Being an Earth sign, they like nothing more than a good roll in the mud – and hate nothing more than a bath to wash it off. Taurus pooches can be lazy and greedy when it comes to food but make the perfect companion regardless.
Compatible human: Virgo.
Photo: Canva/Getty Images | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/is-my-star-sign-compatible-with-my-dogs-canine-horoscopes-and-what-your-lovable-dogs-star-sign-says-about-their-personality-3425255 | 2022-08-26T14:37:58Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/is-my-star-sign-compatible-with-my-dogs-canine-horoscopes-and-what-your-lovable-dogs-star-sign-says-about-their-personality-3425255 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Less Loving Dogs: These are the 10 least affectionate breeds of adorable dog that often turn down cuddles, snuggles and pats 🐶
These breeds of dog can make wonderful and proud pets, but prospective owners should be aware that they may not welcome demonstrative displays of affection.
A huge number of us decided to welcome new pups into our homes over the last couple of years – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership soared by nearly eight percent over the global pandemic.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
One thing to take into consideration is that some dogs simply aren’t as affectionate towards their owners than others.
It doesn’t mean that they won’t make a loyal and valued pet, just that if you are looking for a dog that will happily cuddle for hours you should look elsewhere.
Here are the 10 least affectionate breeds of dog, according to the American Kennel Club.
Read more: | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/less-loving-dogs-these-are-the-10-least-affectionate-breeds-of-adorable-dog-that-often-turn-down-cuddles-snuggles-and-pats-3392155 | 2022-08-26T14:38:37Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/less-loving-dogs-these-are-the-10-least-affectionate-breeds-of-adorable-dog-that-often-turn-down-cuddles-snuggles-and-pats-3392155 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Loud Dogs: Here are the 10 most noisy breeds of adorable do likely to bark and howl - including the loving Labrador 🐕
If you are looking for a new puppy but are worried about complaints from the neighbours about noise, these are the dog breeds that are probably best avoided.
One of the unexpected effects of the global pandemic – and the resulting series of lockdowns – was an increase in demand for puppies.
And the extent of that soaring in demand has been shown by the latest registrations statistics from the UK Kennel Club, up nearly 40 per cent from 250,649 in 2020 to 349,013 in 2021.
With 221 breeds of dog to choose from, it’s best to do your homework before picking your perfect four-legged friend.
Depending on your lifestyle and home you may be best opting for a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
One thing to take into consideration is whether a dog that barks or howls could lead to complaints from neighbours, particularly if you live in a flat or apartment.
Here are the 10 noisiest breeds of dog, according to the American Kennel Club.
Read more: | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/loud-dogs-here-are-the-10-most-noisy-breeds-of-adorable-do-likely-to-bark-and-howl-including-the-loving-labrador-3347718 | 2022-08-26T14:38:49Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/loud-dogs-here-are-the-10-most-noisy-breeds-of-adorable-do-likely-to-bark-and-howl-including-the-loving-labrador-3347718 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Former Washington football team coach Jay Gruden has sold his Loudoun County house – and the buyer is an entity with ties to new Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz.
The house, described on real estate websites as “a magnificent French-Provincial estate,” went on the market in late May, about 2½ years after Gruden was fired by the NFL team. It was purchased for $3,675,000 on July 5 by an entity called MCCrewVA LLC.
According to Virginia State Corporation Commission records, MCCrewVA was formed on March 29 – or about two weeks after the Commanders officially obtained Wentz in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts.
MCCrewVA LLC lists an address in Sewickley, Penn., that is the same address as that of the Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation. According to its website, the foundation was launched in July 2017 with the mission of “uplifting individuals and communities around the world by demonstrating God’s love for His people.”
“AO1” references a tattoo Wentz has on the underside of his right wrist, which stands for “Audience of One,” the website says. The foundation operates an outdoor ministry, a sports complex in Haiti and food distribution projects in Philadelphia and Indianapolis, the two cities in which Wentz played in the NFL before joining the Commanders.
Wentz will earn just over $28 million this season and is under contract with the Commanders for two years after that, although the contract is not guaranteed beyond this year. Wentz and his wife, Madison, have two children.
InsideNoVa emails seeking comment about the purchase from the Realtors who were involved as well as from the AO1 Foundation were not returned.
Gruden and his wife, Cheryl, bought the house in the Creighton Farms gated community off U.S. 15 in June 2014, shortly after Gruden was named coach of the Washington NFL team. The Grudens paid $2.5 million for the house, which at the time was new. Gruden was fired by the team in October 2019 after an 0-5 start to that season.
The sales price for the house was slightly below the original list price of $3,749,990.
The Creighton Farms community includes a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course and has in the past been home to several other Washington football players, including quarterback Robert Griffin III and tight end Jordan Reed.
According to the real estate listing, the 7,280-square-foot home sold by the Grudens includes:
- A gourmet kitchen with a six-burner gas stove and griddle, two sub-zero fridges, two dishwashers and a 10-foot marble-top island with seating.
- Two modern, main level home offices.
- A main level primary bedroom with his-and-hers closets with custom-built shelving, a spa-bath with a steam shower and a stand-alone soaking tub
- A lower level rec room and game room with a wet bar, a wine tasting room and wine cellar and a home gym.
- A backyard pool with a swim spa, hot tub and covered pavilion.
Photos of the home on real estate sites show some of Gruden’s memorabilia from his time in Washington, including a Redskins-themed foosball table and photos of Gruden with Griffin and other players.
Gruden spent the 2020 season as the offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars but he and the rest of the coaching staff was let go at the end of that season after the team finished 1-15. According to a report Thursday in The Spun, a Sports Illustrated website, Gruden has been hired as a consultant by the Los Angeles Rams. | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/jay-gruden-sells-his-loudoun-county-home-to-carson-wentz/article_5b118fda-24c0-11ed-8af2-372bfb48ca63.html | 2022-08-26T14:39:22Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/jay-gruden-sells-his-loudoun-county-home-to-carson-wentz/article_5b118fda-24c0-11ed-8af2-372bfb48ca63.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
When Jamie Carayiannis moved to Gainesville in 1993 and his children started attending Tyler Elementary School, he realized there was a need for more sports programs. As a high school and college athlete and former football, wrestling, and track coach, this was something he decided he could fix.
“I began coaching a softball program, and afterwards started a travel program called the Virginia Cannons for my daughter, Thia, and her friends and other kids who wanted to join,” he says. “I then started a wrestling program for young children called the Haymarket Hurricanes.”
At first, he jokes, it was just him and his two kids, Jack and John, but once the word got out, over 50 kids signed up in a short period of time. The following year, he had 75 kids.
“Overnight, it became one of the biggest programs in the Northern Virginia Wrestling Federation.”
It was here he met Bryan Burns.
“When we moved to Haymarket, I had a young son, Jackson, who was in the second grade at the time,” says Bryan. A high school and college athlete, an All-American wrestling champ, and a university assistant coach, Jaime would soon recruit him as a coach for the Hurricanes.
After a few years, the two handed off the program to another coach when their kids grew out of the Northern Virginia Wrestling Federation (which is a beginner program).
“We were looking for something beyond that because our kids had developed to a point where they were ready for a higher level of competition,” says Bryan.
“As a high school coach, I would try to get as many kids playing as possible, and the downside with many of the local programs was that they didn't have that concept,” says Jamie. “A wrestling program may have 13 starting positions, but you might have 90 kids on your team.”
He also believed that it takes certain kids time to bloom.
“If you stick with a kid and watch them grow, watch them mature, and then watch them get better, four years later you might be looking at a kid who’s a state champion.”
He merged his two philosophies and founded Virginia Patriots Wrestling Club in 2010 to train middle-school aged kids.
In order to give all the kids an opportunity to wrestle, they started traveling out of state to various tournaments. They often went to Pennsylvania because they had open tournaments, and also to New Jersey and occasionally Maryland.
“We were on the road every weekend, and by doing that, each kid was able to participate,” says Jamie. “Our goal with the club is getting them to continue to wrestle every year and then go on to wrestle in high school and beyond.”
Bryan, he says, was an integral part of the decision to travel since he grew up in Pennsylvania, and went through its wrestling system.
“We also partnered with a program that is run out of Brentsville District High School in Nokesville,” says Jamie. “They've got an excellent support staff for wrestling and they're very supportive of our program.”
Brett Stein, a high school coach with Brentsville and someone who has many wrestling awards under his belt, is also a coach with the Virginia Patriots Wrestling Club.
The Club is open to middle school aged kids who are really interested in wrestling and want to commit to excelling in the sport. The travel schedule is grueling and the tournaments competitive.
“No one can make a child love the sport,” says Bryan. “He has to decide that for himself.”
Jessica Sanati’s 14 year old son, Evan, is currently part of the Virginia Patriots.
“Coach Burns has been unbelievably instrumental in Evan’s development,” says the Haymarket mom. “I think a lot of it has to do with Evan absorbing every single thing that Bryan says whether it’s about wrestling or about life.”
Evan’s been wrestling since 2017, and his mom says he lives and breathes it and plans to continue wrestling in high school and college. He even has goals for the Olympics, and definitely plans to open his own wrestling facility one day.
Many of the kids involved in the program have won championships and been place winners. Others have gone on to excel in high school and college. Jamie’s son, John, is one of these kids. He started wrestling with the Hurricanes when he was 5, and continued with the Virginia Patriots as a middle schooler.
“Virginia Patriots really helped me prepare for the Brentsville High School team,” says John. “I was wrestling some of the toughest middle schoolers in the country.”
John went on to win many tournaments over the years and now, while attending Belmont Abbey College, just attained all American status at the NCAA AA D2 Nationals that took place in St. Louis in March.
What he loves most about wrestling is how much it prepares players for life.
“The sport teaches you how to humbly handle losses, victories, adversity of all types, and so many other life skills,” he says. “It teaches you how to be grateful for opportunities of all kinds. Wrestling forms bonds with coaches, teammates and competitors that you will have for the rest of your life.”
“Bryan has developed into a wonderful coach who now runs this program,” says Jamie. “He loves wrestling and his community, and that's what it's all about.”
“A big part of why I'm doing this is to build those relationships and friendships with the wrestlers and their families,” says Bryan. “At the end of the day, that's my reward.”
To find out more about the Virginia Patriots Wrestling Club, go to www.vapatriotswrestling.com.
This feature appears in the August 2022 issue of Haymarket-Gainesville Lifestyle Magazine. | https://www.insidenova.com/lifestyles/pinning-down-dreams/article_a0f495e8-2541-11ed-8cb1-db3f269679f8.html | 2022-08-26T14:39:28Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/lifestyles/pinning-down-dreams/article_a0f495e8-2541-11ed-8cb1-db3f269679f8.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
If charitable giving is an important part of your budget, it’s good to occasionally take a step back and reevaluate your giving strategy. Doing so can help ensure your money is used efficiently and effectively by the organizations you choose to support. Here are some steps to get you started:
Step 1: Clarify your own values and preferences. Before you reach for your checkbook, ask yourself a few questions. What causes are important to you? Is there a particular demographic or group of people you would like to support? Would you prefer to give to a local, regional, national or global organization? As a donor, what do you hope to see in the organization’s leadership or structure?
Step 2: Consider each organization’s mission. Once you have determined which organizations meet your criteria, research each charity to make sure their programs, mission and goals match your expectations.
Step 3: Investigate each charitable organization’s financial health. Look into how each donation is used and what percentage of the money goes directly to the cause. Fundraising and administrative expenses help the charity do its work, however you should be cautious about organizations with higher overhead costs. Ask the charity for a copy of their most recent annual report and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 990. These forms outline the charity’s budget allocation and financial plans and can provide you with insight into how your money is used to make the intended impact.
Step 4: Make giving part of your financial plan. As you figure out your donation strategy, consider meeting with a financial planner or tax advisor who can help you select the most appropriate donation method for your financial situation.
By taking the time to thoroughly evaluate charitable organizations, you’ll give yourself the peace of mind that your money is being used wisely, effectively and for the purposes you intended.
Bennett C. Whitlock III, CRPC®, is a Private Wealth Advisor and CEO with Whitlock Wealth Management, a private wealth advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 27 years. To contact him visit whitlockwealth.com, call 877-WHITLOCK or email whitlockwealthmanagement@ampf.com. Offices are located at 12848 Harbor Drive, Suite 101, Lake Ridge, VA 22192 and in Downtown Historic Manassas at 9073 Center Street, Manassas VA 20110.
Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, a registered investment adviser.
Investment products are not insured by the FDIC, NCUA or any federal agency, are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by any financial institution, and involve investment risks including possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value.
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. | https://www.insidenova.com/news/business/whitlock-wealth-wisdom-creating-a-charitable-giving-strategy/article_8bc5243e-2542-11ed-b9e5-b76fe27da3c9.html | 2022-08-26T14:39:34Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/news/business/whitlock-wealth-wisdom-creating-a-charitable-giving-strategy/article_8bc5243e-2542-11ed-b9e5-b76fe27da3c9.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
For George Rizzo and his younger sister, Lanny Rizzo, they recently shared in the ultimate high-school accomplishment.
On the same day and just a few miles apart in the Richmond vicinity, the former Oakton siblings were members of different Highland School teams of Warrenton that won Division II private-school state-tournament championship games.
In an afternoon baseball game at Shepherd Stadium in Colonial Heights, George Rizzo was the starting centerfielder for the Highland team that topped Greenbrier Christian Academy, 10-7, in the final to finish the season 29-2. Then, in an evening soccer match, Lanny Rizzo was a junior forward for the Highland girls team that won in penalty kicks over Covenant in the state final in Glen Allen.
Both Rizzos previously attended Flint Hill School, where they were involved in the same sports.
“It was a great final high-school season and a great last day,” said George Rizzo, a senior.
After the baseball team won the afternoon state-championship game south of Richmond, on its return trip home, the team bus stopped a few miles north in Glen Allen to watch the Hawks soccer team win the state crown.
“I can’t believe how that day worked out and we got to see both games,” said Eric Rizzo, the father of George and Lanny. “What a day.”
Next for George Rizzo will be college baseball at George Washington University, which plays its home games at Barcroft Park in Arlington.
“That’s where I wanted to go,” George Rizzo said.
George Rizzo had a standout final high-school season for Highlands. He batted .344 and led the team in runs scored (32) and hits (31). George Rizzo drove in 20 runs, had a team-high four triples to go with two doubles and one home run. His fielding percentage was perfect.
In the state-championship game, George Rizzo had a hit, one RBI, walked once and made good defensive plays in centerfield. In a 12-11 tourney-semifinal win over Steward School, he had two hits including a double, scored two runs and walked once. He walked four times, had an RBI, stole a base and scored one run in a state-quarterfinal victory.
For his efforts, George Rizzo was chosen first-team Division II all-state.
A year ago, Highland finished second in the state tournament, so the team was determined to win the crown this year. The Hawks did so with George Rizzo having his best high-school season.
“We didn’t get what we expected last year,” George Rizzo said. “But that lit a fire under us, something clicked and it all fell into place this season and worked out. For me, the biggest thing this season was being confident and understanding my skill level and how to translate that.”
Following the high-school season, George Rizzo played in July for the Rough Riders of the wooden-bat Northern Virginia College League. Despite a back injury, he batted .286 with two doubles and three RBI, and he stole seven bases.
Some of George Rizzo’s former Flint Hill teammates also played for the Rough Riders.
“It was sure fun to play on a team with them again,” he said. | https://www.insidenova.com/sports/brother-sister-win-state-titles-on-same-day/article_e8a6074c-24f0-11ed-b7dd-8b298db89a48.html | 2022-08-26T14:39:40Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/sports/brother-sister-win-state-titles-on-same-day/article_e8a6074c-24f0-11ed-b7dd-8b298db89a48.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
What is more impressive: The Washington Golf & Country Club diving team’s long two-decade championship streak, or the squad’s increasingly wider margins of victories?
Each has reached the “unbelievable” stage.
Washington Golf recently won its 24th straight Country Club Swimming and Diving Association diving title this summer and compiled a dominating 6-0 dual-match record.
At the two-day championship meet, Washington Golf amassed 169 points, with the runner-up Manor Country Club team a distant second with 82.
“We had an enormous team [more than 100 divers] and we won the championship by the largest margin in recent memory,” said Washington Golf coach Amy Kress, who has led the team to all 24 titles.
The team’s six dual-match scores were 71-17 over Congressional Country Club, 63-27 over Kenwood Country Club, 65-17 against Bethesda Country Club, 39-14 over Chevy Chase Country Club, 69-21 against Arlington rival Army Navy Country Club, and 58-31 over Manor.
At the championship meet, Washington Golf divers won five of the 10 age-group divisions.
The division winners were Clare Tierney (8-under girls, 82.7), Lucas Bindseil (8-under boys, 83.2), Harper Reardon (10-under girls, 113), Landon Peduzzi (12-under boys, 143.2) and Catherine Ayers (14-under girls, 193.7).
Finishing second for the team were Lexi Cranford (8-under girls), Clive Gay (12-under boys) and Harper Thornett (18-under boys).
Third were William Buck (13-under boys), Trevi Grace Ricks (12-under girls), Kate Normile (14-under girls) and Kyle Peterson (14-under boys). Finishing fourth were Emma Seymour (10-under girls), Leah Close (12-under girls) and T.J. Reardon (14-under boys). Fifth was Olivia Hays (8-under girls).
Other top-10 finishers from Washington Golf were Elice Lebedev and Garrett Peterson in sixth and Brady Well and Renna Bakke in seventh.
During the season Tierney set a team- and pool-record for scoring in 8-under girls, and Thornett did the same in 15-18 boys. The record Tierney broke had stood since 1991.
Graduating senior divers who participated for Washington Golf this summer were Thornett, Avery Nassetta, Pamela Grace von Seelen and Merrick Carey.
Nassetta is playing women’s soccer at The College of Charleston, Carey will play lacrosse at Dickinson College and Thornett will dive at the University of Tennessee.
Other divers for the team who scored points during the season were Emery Burns, Avery Seymour, Siena Ries, Nora Clare Coakley, Nola Grabowski, Bobby Busby, Ryan Lutz, Ginger McClure, Dylan Keith, Luke Fedorchak, Calvin Bruce, Mason Young, Lily Seymour, Fiona Michaels, Neve Johnson, Kaitlyn Kimmitt, Samuel Douglas and Taylor Reardon,
Also at the championship meet, Army Navy tied for third with 78 points and had two champions in Kylie Payne (18-under girls, 282.5) and Rayce Winn (18-under boys, 340.75).
Second was Avery Lehman (12-under girls). Fourth were Declan Stickles and Nathan Amberg and fifth were Rowan Wilson, Hope Kendrick and Russell Gibbs.
Other top-10 finishers for Army Navy were Delaney Asbra and Derek Amberg in sixth, Jake Mathis and Arisonna Winn in eighth and C.C. Jacobs in ninth. | https://www.insidenova.com/sports/washington-golf-divers-win-24th-straight-championship/article_be89c83e-2538-11ed-ac0a-bbaefaa94ac2.html | 2022-08-26T14:39:46Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/sports/washington-golf-divers-win-24th-straight-championship/article_be89c83e-2538-11ed-ac0a-bbaefaa94ac2.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Sausage Dog Facts: These are 10 of the most fascinating facts about the adorable Dachshund dog 🐶
They’re one of the UK’s most popular breeds of pup, but how much do you know about the intelligent and adorable Dachshund?
The last two years have seen many of us welcome a new four-legged friend into our homes, as the Kennel Club saw dog ownership soar.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thought needed when choosing your perfect pup. Those with active lifestyles might want to consider a larger dog, while somebody with allergies will be looking for a hypoallergenic dog.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
One dog that often appears at the top of people’s canine wishlists is the Dachshund – they were the UK’s fifth most popular pet in 2020 (only bested by the Labrador Retriever, French Bulldog, English Bulldog and Cocker Spaniel) and have a range of positive attributes that make them a great family pet.
Here are 10 fun and interesting facts about the breed.
Read more: | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/sausage-dog-facts-these-are-10-of-the-most-fascinating-facts-about-the-adorable-dachshund-dog-3360230 | 2022-08-26T14:40:36Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/sausage-dog-facts-these-are-10-of-the-most-fascinating-facts-about-the-adorable-dachshund-dog-3360230 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Shiba Inu Trivia: These are 10 fun dog facts you might not know about about the adorable Shiba Inu dog breed 🐶
They’re one of the UK’s more unusual breeds of dog, but how much do you know about the loveable and loyal Shiba Inu pup?
The last 18 months have seen many of us welcome a new four-legged friend into our homes, as the Kennel Club saw dog ownership rise by nearly eight per cent over 2020.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your perfect pup.
Those with active lifestyles might want to consider a larger dog, while somebody with allergies will be looking for a hypoallergenic dog.
Read more:
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
One dog that sometimes appears on people’s canine wishlists is the Shiba Inu – they are one of the more unusual dogs to be seen in the UK’s parks but have a range of positive attributes that make them a great household pet.
Here are 10 fun and interesting facts about the breed. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/shiba-inu-trivia-these-are-10-fun-dog-facts-you-might-not-know-about-about-the-adorable-shiba-inu-dog-breed-3434230 | 2022-08-26T14:40:42Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/shiba-inu-trivia-these-are-10-fun-dog-facts-you-might-not-know-about-about-the-adorable-shiba-inu-dog-breed-3434230 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Show Dogs: These are the 11 breeds of adorable show dog most likely to be crowned Best in Show at Crufts 🐕
If you are looking to enter the world of puppy shows then these are the dogs that have a long history of success.
A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes over the last two years – Kennel Club figures show dog ownership soared during the pandemic.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
Our lifestyle has a huge bearing on which type of dog will work best for us – if you have limited space you might want to look at small dogs, while the more elderly pet owner should place certain breeds at the top of their wishlist.
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If you are looking to get involved in the competitive world of dogs shows, however, there are certain breeds that are tried and tested rosette winners.
Here are the 10 most successful breeds of all time at the world’s greatest dog show – Crufts.
Read more | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/show-dogs-these-are-the-11-breeds-of-adorable-show-dog-most-likely-to-be-crowned-best-in-show-at-crufts-3327681 | 2022-08-26T14:40:49Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/show-dogs-these-are-the-11-breeds-of-adorable-show-dog-most-likely-to-be-crowned-best-in-show-at-crufts-3327681 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Hudsonville is making the most of the end of summer— welcoming back the Hudsonville Community Fair!
Celebrating 91 years, the fair has grown from presenting livestock and produce, to welcoming events in the grandstands, rides, and all the fried food you can eat!
There is a SJO Motorcross event at 7 p.m. Friday and a Monster Truck show at 6 p.m. Saturday.
It's just $5 to get in to the fairgrounds — kids under 12 are free. Grandstand event prices can be found on their website. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/lakeshore/ottawa/hudsonville-community-fair-continues-in-its-91st-year | 2022-08-26T14:40:54Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/lakeshore/ottawa/hudsonville-community-fair-continues-in-its-91st-year | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Polish Heritage Society of Grand Rapids is hosting their annual Polish Festival at Calder Plaza this weekend.
The non-profit has been preparing for the festival since February, getting together the musicians, vendors and food. They're excited to welcome the entire community this weekend, offering free admission and fun for the whole family.
The festival is the organization's biggest fundraiser of the year and an opportunity to spread polish culture and traditions to all of West Michigan.
"This is all volunteers that put this together. Nobody gets paid. Nobody is doing anything for for a cost. It's all free for the community. Anybody can come in and really enjoy it," Polish Heritage Society of Grand Rapids President Adam Porczynski.
The festival goes from 11am-10pm Friday, 11am-10pm Saturday and 12pm-5pm Sunday. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/morning-news/polish-festival-returns-to-grand-rapids-this-weekend | 2022-08-26T14:41:06Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/morning-news/polish-festival-returns-to-grand-rapids-this-weekend | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
← A little of THR\nIn the meantie we die, so live fully now. You will only get so many chanes!! →\nIn this little country where life comes fast… so the sunshade that covers her like skin was the last day i’be felt love like we feel every night… now on our days that i try like my whole family do but every single time the time and everything will become what you cant’ escape from … and so we become the JUPITER, Fla. — Taylor Grant, a fourth-grade student, is glad to talk about her summer vacation, her teacher for the new school year and her favorite subject in the classroom, but she gets tense when asked how she feels the night before a test.
"Scared and nervous," she said.
"You just want to pull all that anxiety off your kids and put it on yourself," Taylor's mom, Stephanie Grant, added.
At times, Taylor has felt so nervous before a test that she didn't want to go to school.
Alli Lebowitz, a licensed therapist and social work supervisor for the pediatric emergency department at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, said she often helps young people through test anxiety.
"A lot of it is related to the pressure of wanting to do well on a test and perform to a certain level that they're either putting on themselves or they're feeling from family or friends or even from the school setting," she said.
Research published with the National Library of Medicine suggests up to 40% of U.S. students struggle with test anxiety.
Lebowitz said there are signs to look for, such as a child complaining of a headache or stomach ache. They may also indicate they are nauseous or extremely tired before a test or while prepping. She said to pay attention to any personality changes.
"Talk about it. Sit down and have a conversation," Lebowitz said about normalizing the topic of test anxiety in the home. She added that it's important to make good sleep habits and nutrition priorities all year, but especially around test time.
Lebowitz said it's critical for recall and memory to have a designated study space in the home that's free of distractions.
"It creates an environment where they feel empowered to really be diving into the material and focusing on it and it takes away the distraction of just laying in bed and studying," she said. "They can also build their confidence when they start to connect the studying is leading to good performance is leading to better grades is leading to less test anxiety."
Grant said it helps her children to take short breaks during test prep. She added that her children benefit from a quick bike ride or walk outside.
In extreme cases of test anxiety, Lebowitz said kids might refuse to go to school, get physically sick or become paralyzed while taking a test. At that point, it's important to talk to a doctor immediately. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/how-to-help-kids-curb-test-anxiety | 2022-08-26T14:41:19Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/how-to-help-kids-curb-test-anxiety | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
For the past few years, the world’s largest chipmaker, Intel (INTC), has been buckling under pressure from elevated costs, intense competition, and supply shortages and constraints. The company also had hit a plateau with regard to technological innovation and, thus, lost its appeal on the way. Shares of the company have dropped considerably and are currently trading near its 52-week low of $33.6. Nonetheless, Needham analyst Quinn Bolton reiterated his bullish stance on the company recently, stating that it has a bright future.
Interestingly, the productivity lull was broken with the announcement of an investment program in partnership with global asset management firm Brookfield, on August 23. As part of the agreement, both partners will jointly invest $30 billion toward chip production. The investment will hasten the construction of two new wafer fab equipment production sites in Chandler, AZ.
Has Intel Found Its Way Back?
Bolton is upbeat about the financial flexibility that the partnership is expected to bring to Intel. The capital from the program will be below Intel’s cost of equity (CoE) of approximately 8.5% and above its cost of debt (CoD), which is around 4.5%, strengthening the balance sheet. For context, CoE is the returns expected by an investor on an equity investment, and CoD is the effective interest rate that a company pays on a loan. Bolton expects the cost of new capital to be around 6.5%.
Back in February’s Investor Day event, Intel had projected that the support from the U.S. government, private investment, and others would reduce its five-year expected capital expenditures by at least 10%, which might go up to 20-30%. The latest program deal and the government’s CHIPS and Science Act, signed earlier this month, make it all the more likely that the capital expenditure offsetting can hit the higher end of the projection, at least in CY2022. The funding itself will reduce upfront CapEx by about $15 billion.
Moreover, the program is also likely to help intel achieve cash flow break-even sooner than it would under the traditional model. While boosting the bottom line of the company, this will also ensure the maintenance of cash/debt balance for other investments and continued dividend payments.
Bolton said, “Prior to the call, we believed Intel may have to give up half of its profits once the fabs reached full volume. This is NOT the case and we are more positive on the program as Intel keeps most of the upside.”
Needless to say, the analyst reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $40.
Is Intel a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Wall Street is yet to arrive at the same conviction as Bolton and has a Hold consensus rating on Intel, which is based on five Buys, 16 Holds, and one Sell. INTC’s average price target is $40.50, indicating a 16.08% upside from current levels.
Parting Thoughts
The financial strength that the semiconductor investment program is expected to offer Intel holds most solutions to the concerns about the company’s future. Cash flows will start reflecting in the company’s profitability earlier than expected, which will boost its dividends as well as share gains. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/5-star-analyst-thinks-intel-nasdaqintc-has-a-bright-future | 2022-08-26T14:41:20Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/5-star-analyst-thinks-intel-nasdaqintc-has-a-bright-future | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MCKEE, Ky. — Students at the Jackson County Area Technology Center are learning why it’s so important to lend a helping hand.
They are helping to build sheds for people impacted by floods in Eastern Kentucky in their classes.
The idea came about after Marvin Wilder, a teacher at the school, was helping flood victims and came across a family living underneath a tarp.
“Everything had washed away. They didn't have anything,” Wilder said. “It was sad.”
Putting the devastation into context for his students, he explained that it could have happened to any of them, including him.
Everyone agreed that to help, they would make sure they build something for people to have a place to put their belongings the many people living in tents. They cannot call what they are building a home for legal reasons.
To donate, you can follow the link to donate.
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One of the COVID-19 crisis’ peculiarities is that it created a rags-to-riches-to-rags narrative for several firms that enjoyed an initial burst of relevance, only to be left in the shadows later. However, the same cannot be said for home automation and monitoring services provider Alarm (ALRM). Social instability appears to be the endemic circumstance left over from the SARS-CoV-2 virus, meaning that the outlook for the company is positive. I am bullish on ALRM stock.
To be upfront, the narrative for Alarm is awfully cynical. While not morally questionable as wagering on publicly traded private penal institutions, ALRM stock plays into people’s fears of crime and instability, particularly amid the backdrop of unrest throughout much of 2020. At the same time, the quandary is that American families genuinely do have reasons to be concerned. For instance, firearms-related violence has gripped the nation, creating a huge demand for security solutions.
It’s not just a matter of speculation – investors can recognize the heightened demand profile in Alarm’s financial statements. For the company’s latest second-quarter earnings report, Alarm delivered adjusted earnings per share of $0.49. This tally exceeded analysts’ consensus target of $0.41 (though, to be fair, it slipped from the $0.54 per share earned in the year-ago quarter). Significantly, over the past eight quarters, Alarm surpassed the consensus estimate each time.
On the revenue front, Alarm posted $212.85 million on the top line, beating out Wall Street’s target by 2.49%. Also, the sales total compared very favorably to the $188.9 million posted in Q2 2021. With violent incidents and property crimes not showing many signs of cooling off, more people are considering monitoring services.
ALRM Stock Aligns with Primal Fears
While Americans might not need to wear facemasks everywhere they go like they used to during much of the trailing two-year period, circumstances have not quite returned to normal. From road rage to air rage to a general feeling of angst, several households fear that many members of the public have lost their grip on reality. They’re not exactly mistaken in their beliefs.
According to the Public Policy Institute of California, following decreases in property and violent crimes in 2020, both forms of lawlessness jumped up in 2021. “In particular, the troubling increase in homicides that we saw in 2020 appears to continue—homicides in these cities are up by about 17% in 2021. The increase in property crime in 2021 was driven by car break-ins and auto thefts.”
Now, the nonpartisan research unit points out that crime rates have essentially returned to pre-pandemic levels. Still, when it comes to ALRM stock and the underlying business, it appears that regular folks may be intuitively sensing the delta in crime rates.
Specifically, Alarm represents one of the few companies that generally improved its financial profile from 2019 onwards. In other words, the business continued to gain relevance as society entered the various phases of the post-pandemic new normal.
In 2020, Alarm posted annual revenue of $618 million, up an impressive 23% from 2019’s result. Moreover, one year later, the company rang up sales of $749 million, representing a 21% lift. On a trailing-12-month basis, Alarm is looking at $805.9 million. If the year were to end today, the company would have grown sales to nearly 8%.
At a time when many other businesses and industries are struggling against multi-decade highs in inflation, Alarm presents an enticingly robust backdrop.
Circumstances May Worsen ‘Favorably’ for Alarm Stock
If the latest headlines of rising social tensions represent anything, it’s that circumstances appear to be worsening. While not wanting to present a worrywart thesis, certain dynamics, such as rising homelessness, can’t logically be great for public cohesiveness and order. However, the more the underlying social framework goes off-kilter, the more bullish the narrative becomes for ALRM stock.
In particular, the difficult circumstances associated with the COVID-19 crisis have many people in law enforcement rethinking their careers. In an article about Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI), I mentioned that, per The Wall Street Journal, “many police departments are struggling to replace officers who are quitting amid rising crime rates and greater public scrutiny of law enforcement.”
“Stated differently, American households will find that they are increasingly responsible for their own protection. Just like the fear of social degradation and racist scapegoating sparked a boon in firearm sales during the initial wave of COVID-19, new societal paradigms may likewise boost demand for guns.”
Admittedly, the concept of buying firearms is difficult to swallow for millions of Americans, irrespective of their concerns for personal safety. However, a home automation and monitoring system naturally evokes a far less reactionary response, even if the underlying motivation is tied to social controversies.
Is ALRM Stock a Buy or Sell?
Turning to Wall Street, ALRM stock has a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on four Buys, three Holds, and no Sells assigned in the past month. The average ALRM stock price target is $82.33, implying 19.1% upside potential.
ALRM Stock Benefitting from an Uncomfortable Reality
Anytime the idea of personal safety is broached, the conversation at least tangentially touches sensitive topics. After all, there’s a reason why a consumer has been brought to this point – and usually, it’s not a pleasant one. Simultaneously, however, with heightened tensions in society and with greater challenges on law enforcement agencies across the nation, personal safety is an issue that can no longer stay on the sidelines. Therefore, ALRM stock represents a clear beneficiary from an uncomfortable reality. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/alarm-alrm-stock-may-command-most-relevant-business-new-normal | 2022-08-26T14:41:26Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/alarm-alrm-stock-may-command-most-relevant-business-new-normal | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The old stock market axiom to buy when others are fearful could readily apply right now, according to Ashish Shah, chief investment officer at Goldman Sachs.
Amid concerns markets will be volatile following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole policy speech on Friday, Shah thinks that doesn’t mean investors should stay on the sidelines at present.
It’s preferable to buy “when there’s fear in the market,” say Shah. “Don’t fall into the trap of buying when there’s FOMO,” he added.
Against this backdrop, Shah’s analyst colleagues at the banking giant have pinpointed two names which they think would make good investment choices in the current environment. In fact, they see them posting gains of at least 90% over the next year. We ran the two through TipRanks database to see what other Wall Street’s analysts have to say about them.
Dole (DOLE)
Markets are gonna do whatever they need to do, but regardless of the fluctuations you’re gonna have to get your daily dose of fruit and veg. This is where Dole enters the frame.
The Dublin, Ireland-based company is the world’s biggest producer of fruits and vegetables, boasting over 300 various products which are distributed in 90 countries. Dole has 74,300 full-time and temporary employees spread out across 162 distribution and manufacturing centers, while the company also has several packhouses, cold storage factories, salad processing plants, and owns 13 ships.
The main business sells fresh and frozen fruits and drinks, and the company’s four segments are split into Fresh Fruit, Fresh Vegetables, Diversified Fresh Produce – EMEA and Diversified Fresh Produce – Americas and ROW.
In its latest quarterly report, for 2Q22, Dole delivered revenue of $2.36 billion, amounting to a 95% year-over-year increase, but fell $20 million shy of the consensus estimate. Non-GAAP EPS of $0.44, however, came in above the $0.36 expected on the Street.
But investors weren’t too pleased with the outlook; the adjusted EBITDA is now expected in the range between $330 million to $350 million compared to the prior range of $350 million to $370 million.
That said, Goldman analyst Adam Samuelson thinks the positives outweigh the negatives. Assessing the print, he wrote, “While we recognize the guidance reduction and less-linear earnings recovery is disappointing, we believe underperformance in its smallest business alongside FX headwinds should not fully overwhelm the generally solid performance in the balance of the business. With shares trading at 10% and 16% FCF yield on our respective 2022 and 2023 estimates, risk/reward remains compelling, in our view, particularly when considering the Fresh Vegetables losses and sizable working capital step-up embedded in this year’s FCF baseline.”
To this end, Samuelson rates DOLE shares a Buy and his $17 price target suggests shares have room to climb 91% higher in the year ahead. (To watch Samuelson’s track record, click here)
Only one other analyst has recently chimed in with a DOLE review and they are also confident in its ongoing success, resulting in the stock’s Moderate Buy consensus rating. The average price target stands at $16, indicating the stock will add ~80% over the coming months. (See DOLE stock forecast on TipRanks)
Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO)
The next Goldman pick we’re looking at is Melco Resorts & Entertainment, a casino resort operator, boasting facilities in Asia and Europe. Its flagship casino is the $2.4 billion resort City of Dreams Macau, which boasts around 511 gaming tables, 572 gaming machines, hundreds of rooms, suites and villas, and all the fancy accompaniments you would expect of such a place. The company also has other resorts in its portfolio including the Altira Macau, the City of Dreams Manila and the City of Dreams Mediterranean in Cyprus plus the Studio City Macau.
It’s well-known that resorts suffered badly during the covid pandemic and given the Macau resorts are heavily dependent on Chinese tourism, the recent lockdowns in the region impacted Q2’s performance.
Revenue fell by 47.7% from the same period last year to $296.1 million while the company showed an EBITDA loss of $13.8 million, compared to the profit of $56 million delivered in the prior quarter and the profit of $79.05 million in 2Q21.
That said, recent data has been more promising. Between August 18 to August 24 visitors to Macao grew week-over-week by more than 43%. This obviously bodes well for the business.
However, over the past year the stock has also borne the brunt of investor fears around the de-listing of Chinese and Hong Kong-based companies should they fail to meet U.S. auditing standards.
But with the stock down by 43% year-to-date, while cognizant of the various headwinds, Goldman Sachs analyst Simon Cheung smells opportunity.
“While the overall operating environment remains fluid and timing for a resolution of the potential de-listing risk is uncertain, we believe MLCO’s fundamentals remain solid vs. some of its peers, i.e., business recovery outside of Macau, less liquidity issue near term after several rounds of refinancing. At the current share price, the stock’s valuation looks compelling,” Cheung opined.
You can say that again. Alongside Cheung’s Buy rating, his $13 price target implies one-year share appreciation of a hefty 125%. (To watch Cheung’s track record, click here)
Cheung is the Street’s most prominent MLCO bull and with the addition of 1 Buy and Hold, each, the analyst consensus rates this stock a Moderate Buy. Overall, there’s plenty of upside projected here; going by the $9.67 average target, the shares have room for ~68% growth over the one-year timeframe. (See Melco stock forecast on TipRanks)
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The cloud computing industry, which leveraged healthy demand during the peak pandemic period, is now facing headwinds from the rapidly changing preferences of consumers. This week, two cloud-clouding companies, Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM) and Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZM), expressed their concerns over decelerating business activities and provided lower projections for Fiscal 2023 (ending January 2023).
It is worth mentioning that changes in consumers’ spending behavior seem to be a byproduct of the economic slowdown in the United States, which is caused by lower disposable income, an increase in interest rates, supply-chain issues, and costs inflation.
Against the backdrop, let’s discuss Salesforce’s and Zoom Video’s latest earnings results and their projections for 2022. Also, a consolidated chart of the two companies, prepared using TipRanks’ Stock Comparison tool, is provided below to help investors understand Wall Street’s take on them.
Lower Projections Upset Salesforce’s Investors
Despite reporting an earnings beat of 13.3% and a revenue surprise of 0.4% in the second quarter of Fiscal 2023 (ended July 31, 2022), Salesforce’s lower projections for Fiscal 2023 have disappointed its investors. Shares of this $173-billion company have declined 3.4% since its earnings release.
For Fiscal 2023, the developer of cloud-based enterprise software now expects revenues to be within the $30.9-$31 billion range, implying year-over-year growth of 17%. This projection is lower than the previously stated range of $31.7-$31.8 billion, reflecting a surge of 20% from the previous year.
Non-GAAP earnings are forecast to be $4.71-$4.73 per share versus $4.74-$4.76 per share stated earlier.
For the third quarter (ending October 2022), the company expects revenues to be $7.82-$7.83 billion and adjusted earnings to be $1.20-$1.21 per share. These projections are lower than the consensus estimate of $8.07 billion for revenues and $1.23 per share for earnings.
What Is the Future of Salesforce Stock?
Despite the near-term weakness, the long-term prospects of Salesforce appear strong. The company’s President and CFO, Amy Weaver, said, “We continue to deliver disciplined, profitable growth at scale, and have a capital allocation strategy that will make us an even better-positioned company for the long term.”
Wall Street is unanimously optimistic about the prospects of Salesforce. On TipRanks, analysts have a Strong Buy consensus rating on CRM stock, which is based on 29 Buys, four Holds, and one Sell. CRM’s average price forecast of $224.78 reflects 29.25% upside potential from the current level.
Following Q2 results, RBC Capital’s analyst, Rishi Jaluria, reiterated a Buy rating on CRM with a price target of $235 (35.13% upside potential).
Also, retail investors are Positive about the stock, as they have increased their exposure by 0.6% in the past seven days. Further, hedge funds, too, believe in the company’s growth story. They have collectively purchased 3.9 million CRM shares in the last quarter.
Investors Ditch ZM Stock on Weak Projections
Shares of the $25.6-billion communications technology company have declined approximately 12% since it lowered its projection for Fiscal 2023 (ending January 2023). It is worth mentioning here that the company’s earnings and sales surprise stood at 10.5% and (1.8%), respectively, in the second quarter of Fiscal 2023.
It now forecasts revenues to be within the $4.385-$4.395 billion range for the year, lower compared with the previous projection of $4.53-$4.55 billion. Adjusted earnings are anticipated to be $3.66-$3.69 per share versus $3.70 to $3.77 per share stated earlier.
For the third quarter, the company forecasts $1.095-$1.100 billion in revenues and $0.82-$0.83 per share for adjusted earnings. The consensus estimate for the quarter is $1.15 billion for revenues and $0.84 per share for earnings.
What Is the Prediction for Zoom Video Stock?
On TipRanks, Zoom Video’s average price prediction is $109.58, which represents 27.83% upside potential from the current level. The highest forecast is $130 while the lowest is $76.
On TipRanks, analysts have a Moderate Buy consensus rating on ZM, which is based on eight Buys, 13 Holds, and one Sell. Three days ago, Matthew Niknam of Deutsche Bank reiterated a Hold rating on ZM stock while lowering the price target to $95 (10.83% upside potential) from $105.
Meanwhile, financial bloggers are 71% Bullish on ZM stock versus the sector average of 66%. Interestingly, hedge funds are Very Positive on ZM stock. They have increased their exposure to the stock by 4.6 million shares in the last quarter.
Furthermore, the company’s Founder and CEO, Eric S. Yuan, said, “We believe these innovative solutions will further expand our market opportunity for future growth and expansion with customers.”
Concluding Remarks
Despite challenging operating conditions for Fiscal 2023, the top management of Salesforce and Zoom Video seems to be optimistic about their long-term prospects. Their optimism could be supported by the expected growth in the market size of the cloud computing industry in the United States. According to Statista, U.S. cloud computing revenues are forecast to be $200 billion in 2022 and reach $323 billion by 2026.
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Timid Dogs: These are the 10 most shy breeds of adorable dog - including the nervous Dalmation 🐕
While these dog breeds can make wonderful pets, prospective pup owners should be aware that they have a tendency to be timid.
A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes in the last two years – Kennel Club figures show dog ownership soared and post-lockdown demand for four-legged friends remains high.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
Our lifestyle has a huge bearing on which type of dog will work best for us – if you have limited space you might want to look at small dogs, while the more elderly pet owner should place certain breeds at the top of their wishlist.
Meanwhile, certain breeds have a reputation for being timid, meaning they may be shy and unwilling to join in games with other dogs, or welcome strangers to your home.
Here are the 10 most timid breeds of dog according to the American Kennel Club.
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Summer may be coming to an end, but Oscar Mayer is not letting the hot dog’s most popular season go quietly.
The brand has teamed up with Popbar, a frozen dessert company known for gelato on a stick, to create the Cold Dog, a frozen treat that tastes like an Oscar Mayer wiener!
The brand says the Cold Dog, which is served on a stick, is both refreshing and smokey, with notes of Oscar Mayer’s hot dog and a drizzle of “mustard.” They do not say what the “mustard” actually is, but if you’re willing to try a frozen pop that tastes like a hot dog, we’re willing to bet you’re probably up for whatever that flavor is, too.
Unfortunately, not every hot dog fan will get a chance to try the Cold Dog, as it is only available for a limited time at Popbar locations in Long Beach, California; Alpharetta, Georgia (the Atlanta area); New Orleans; and New York City, while supplies last. If you live near one of the Popbar locations, you’ll find it on the menu for $2.
If it proves popular, however, perhaps Oscar Mayer will figure out a way to launch it nationwide so everyone can get their hands on one.
The Cold Dog is part of a “Stupid or Genius” campaign, which focuses on some unique ways to enjoy Oscar Mayer’s hot dog beyond traditional grilling and throwing it on a bun. The Cold Dog sparked a social media debate earlier this summer, but thousands of fans decided it was “genius,” so the brand made it a reality.
Even the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile has received an “icy” makeover in celebration. The 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels is now a frozen pop truck with frosted windows, icicle-inspired decorations and more.
“After the overwhelming fan excitement for our beloved Cold Dog, it was a no-brainer to make this hot dog-inspired frozen pop a reality,” Anne Field, head of North American brand communications at Oscar Mayer, said in a press release. “For more than 130 years, Oscar Mayer has been sparking smiles and bringing levity into everyday moments, and we are thrilled to bring fans another wonderfully odd way to enjoy our iconic wiener while beating the summer heat.”
While there’s no doubt a frozen pop flavored like a hotdog is a bit interesting, it’s not the first time Oscar Mayer has transformed one of their foods.
Earlier this year, the brand launched a bologna-inspired moisturizing face mask created with Korean beauty and skincare company Seoul Mamas. The mask looked like Oscar Mayer’s most well-known product — sliced bologna — and was made with witch hazel botanical and seaweed-derived ingredients, plus collagens to lock in moisture and promote skin elasticity. (As of this writing, they’re currently unavailable.)
Would you try Oscar Mayer’s new Cold Dog?
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WEST MICHIGAN — While today may feel like the perfect beach day with sunny skies and pleasant temperatures, strong winds from the north will quickly turn the lake shore dangerous. The National Weather Service Grand Rapids has issued a HIGH BEACH HAZARD along with a SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES.
The beach hazard spans along the red line in the image, which includes the lake shore from Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren counties. It will be important to take precautions as waves could rise between 3 to 5 feet.
On the lake itself, SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES are in effect through tonight as wave heights build. It may be a good idea to spend the beautiful day outdoors, but avoid getting into the water. Get the complete forecast at www.fox17online.com/weather. | https://www.fox17online.com/weather/do-not-swim-strong-winds-create-high-waves-on-lake-michigan-today | 2022-08-26T14:41:55Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/weather/do-not-swim-strong-winds-create-high-waves-on-lake-michigan-today | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Limited-edition Leeds Rhinos burger to celebrate National Burger Day!
Leeds Rhinos are showing they have huge appetites while feeding on burgers delivered by Deliveroo for National Burger Day.
To celebrate National Burger Day (August 25) in Leeds, British food-delivery company, Deliveroo, has teamed up with local burger restaurant, Hooyah Burgers, to launch a three-day limited edition burger to honour, Leeds Rhinos, as part of Deliveroo’s partnership with the professional Rugby League team.
Fans paying homage to their favourite team can enjoy 50 per cent off the exclusive Leeds Rhinos burger.
The Deliveroo exclusive burger, will be available from August 25 to 28 and has been ‘try-ed’ and tasted’ by Leeds Rhinos men's first team players including, Tom Holroyd, James Donaldson, Liam Tindall and rising star Max Simpson – who’ve given it their official ‘Rhinos hoof’ of approval ahead of its launch on National Burger Day.
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Created by local favourite, Hooyah Burgers, it will be available with 50 per cent off on launch day August 25 for just £5.50, and then £10.99 thereafter until August 28.
The ingredients for this mouth-watering creation have been handpicked to pay homage to Leeds Rhinos team, but have also been inspired by the Yorkshire city itself.
The mouth-watering burger is made up of 2x 4oz patties of beef and sausage locally sourced meat from Malcolm Michaels Butchers layered with melted american Montgomery Jack Sinfield cheese. It is also loaded with streaky bacon, crisp fresh Sezer salad and smothered in handmade smoky BBQ chipotle Rhino sauce. Plus there’s the addition of an Ash Brown and a fried egg in an onion ring hidden under the toasted sesame brioche James Donalds-bun.
Jonny Southern, Deliveroo city manager for Leeds, said: “As official and proud partners of the Leeds Rhinos, we wanted to offer fans something a little different to pay homage to their favoruite team in the form of a specially created Hooyah Burgers. We’ll be cheering them on and chomping our way through the namesake dish to get a piece of the action at home.”
Kruise Leeming, Leeds Rhinos Captain said: “This burger represents Leeds Rhinos perfectly, it is full of hidden surprises like us on match day! From the double meat pattie and melted cheese to the hidden hashbrown and fried egg in an onion ring - you’ll definitely want to TRY this at home, it is scrummy!”
Leeds Rhinos Commercial Director Rob Oates said: “We are delighted that Deliveroo and Hooyah Burgers have come together to exclusively honour our team. The burger will be the perfect accompaniment for families and friends to enjoy at home watching the highlights from our last game this National Burger Day (August 25).”
Sunny Sidhu from Hooyah Burgers said: “We are very excited to have the opportunity to create a special Leeds Rhinos burger for the fans exclusively for Deliveroo customers. Each fresh ingredient has been hand-picked to represent a player, the city or the team; we’ve even renamed some of the burger elements especially, too!”
Hooyah Burgers based on 78 Albion St, Leeds LS1 6AD are all open for delivery on Deliveroo from 11:30am to 11.59pm
Leeds residents can order on Deliveroo and place orders directly through the Deliveroo app, or online.
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National Burger Day: Edinburgh's best restaurants and eateries to get a burger
For National Burger Day, we asked our readers where in and around the Capital served up the best burger – and there was a standout favourite.
National Burger Day is held every August on the Thursday before the Bank Holiday and gives burger fans across the country reason to celebrate – and indulge in – their favourite food.
And judging by our readers’ reactions, there are more than enough places in and around Edinburgh where those wanting to mark the occasion can tuck in.
The Boozy Cow, in Frederick Street, and Antigua Street’s Down The Hatch were two restaurants listed among our readers’ favourites.
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Byron, which has branches on North Bridge and in Lothian Road, also received a special mention along with The Western Bar, in West Port, The Persevere, in Easter Road, and Holyrood 9A in Holyrood Road.
Others recommended Hollywood Burgers in Dalry and the Trailer Trash burger van in Tranent.
But with more than 20 votes, The Artisan Van in Musselburgh was crowned the very best by Evening News readers, with many having given rave reviews.
Laura Jo Stewart said it had the “best burgers by far” which are “all handmade with the most delicious toppings”.
James Nisbet also sung its praises and revealed he can’t get enough from the East Lothian eatery.
"Have had quite a few burgers from them and have always gone back to purchase a second one, as they are well aware of. Sometimes maybe even a third,” he said.
Ellie Cook described The Artisan Van’s offerings as the “best burgers ever” while Dawna MacPherson added that there was “no competition”. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/national-burger-day-edinburghs-best-restaurants-and-eateries-to-get-a-burger-3819455 | 2022-08-26T14:42:52Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/national-burger-day-edinburghs-best-restaurants-and-eateries-to-get-a-burger-3819455 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
‘Generation Greta’ taking greater care after fests
With festival season this summer and the likes of Creamfields, Leeds and Reading festival, it’s clear that younger generations are inspiring an environmentally-driven shift in behaviour.
A new survey of 15.000 young Brits, carried out by Decathlon UK, found that Gen Z festival goers are the most environmentally conscious festivallers, with 70 per cent of 18-24 year olds stating that they would not leave a tent behind because of the negative environmental impact it would have.
Interestingly, the second most prominent reason for not leaving a tent behind, which was true for a majority of respondents (53 per cent), was the fact that they had bought a good quality tent which they planned to use again.
This could perhaps mark the beginning of the end of ‘single-use tents’ being bought for the sole purpose of using it for one festival and then leaving it behind. As consumers are investing more in their equipment, with the intention of keeping it for years, not days.
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Decathlon hopes that, as the new generation of eco-conscious festival goers replace the older generations – festival pollution will become less and less of a problem as time goes by.
Since they now offer tent repairs at their in-store workshops - they hope that even those with damaged tents will bring them home.
Decathlon UK’s Head of Brand, Frances Sue, said: “It’s inspiring to see the younger ‘Generation Greta’ leading an environmental revolution at festivals this year. Young people are becoming more and more ecologically minded and this will be reflected in their behaviour at major festivals throughout the summer.
“In the context of a major cost of living crisis, the idea of buying something like a tent for one ‘single use’ seems crazy. All the indicators suggest that people are investing a little bit more of their money in something that is expertly designed and will last for multiple festivals, camping trips and garden sleepovers for years to come.
“When looking for a festival tent, especially during the summer months, a blackout feature can be a lifesaver during those early morning sunrises. Make sure you think about the type of weather conditions you’ll be camping in - pick a tent that can withstand the wind and rain, as well as the sun.”
For more information about Decathlon’s 45 stores in the UK and how to reduce your environmental impact at a festival visit www.decathlon.co.uk website. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/outdoors/generation-greta-taking-greater-care-after-fests-3821079 | 2022-08-26T14:43:12Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/outdoors/generation-greta-taking-greater-care-after-fests-3821079 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Lewis Ritchie: Ex-SNP Edinburgh councillor guilty of sex attacks on three women
A former SNP councillor has been found guilty of carrying out a series of sex attacks on three women.
Lewis Ritchie pounced on one victim by forcing his tongue into her mouth as they travelled together in the back of a taxi following an SNP function in Edinburgh city centre.
Ritchie, 38, also drunkenly attempted to get into bed with a fellow nationalist while dressed just in his underwear following an SNP conference in Glasgow.
He also left a young waitress bruised after he slapped her on the buttocks in a cafe in the Leith area of the city.
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Ritchie denied the allegations involving the three victims, who cannot be identified due to legal reasons, but was found guilty following a two day trial at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
Sheriff Fiona Tait placed Ritchie on the Sex Offenders’ Register and deferred sentence to later this year for social work reports to be prepared.
The trial heard from an SNP activist who said she and Ritchie shared a taxi home to the north of the city following a function at the party’s club rooms in Edinburgh city centre in April 2016.
The woman said Ritchie was “extremely drunk” and was “slurring his words” and when it came for him to get out of the vehicle he had asked her for a kiss.
The woman said she was “surprised” by the request and in response had given him “a kiss on the cheek”.
She said Ritchie, of Leith, told her ‘no I want a proper kiss’ and then forced his tongue into her mouth.
The woman told the court it was “a deeply unpleasant incident” and she had immediately asked him to leave the cab.
The second victim said she had been at the SNP conference in Glasgow in October 2017 when Ritchie asked to spend the night at the flat where she and colleagues were staying.
She told the trial she went to bed around midnight but was woken around 2am with a drunken, half-naked Ritchie entering the room and attempting to get into bed with her.
She said Ritchie was wearing just his boxer shorts and as he tried to lift the duvet he said ‘It’s OK we’ll just have a cuddle”.
The woman said she felt “quite vulnerable” as she was only wearing at t-shirt and had pushed him away and told him ‘no’ before he left the bedroom.
The third woman, a waitress, was targeted by Ritchie in 2019.
She said Ritchie would regularly touch her bottom and she was left feeling “very uncomfortable” by his attention towards her.
On one occasion Ritchie left her with a bruised buttock after slapping her on the bottom.
The woman added she “felt sexualised” by the encounters and went to the police two weeks later.
Ritchie also gave evidence claiming he had not committed any of the offences levelled against him by the three women.
But following the evidence Sheriff Tait found the married father-of-one guilty of four offences and acquitted him of one charge of making sexual comments towards the waitress.
Ritchie resigned from the Scottish National Party after the allegations emerged in 2018 and sat as an independent councillor for the Leith area for a short time. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/lewis-ritchie-ex-snp-edinburgh-councillor-guilty-of-sex-attacks-on-three-women-3818164 | 2022-08-26T14:44:13Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/lewis-ritchie-ex-snp-edinburgh-councillor-guilty-of-sex-attacks-on-three-women-3818164 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Murder inquiry launched after death of 67-year-old man
A murder inquiry has been launched after the death of a man.
Police were called to a property in Bowhouse Road in Grangemouth at around 6.40pm on Monday following a report of a sudden death.
Allan West, 67, was pronounced dead at the scene.
In a statement released through police, his family said: “We are devastated by these events. Allan was a much loved father and will be missed.”
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Police are treating the death as murder and appealed for information.
Detective Chief Inspector Frank Travers, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts are very much with Allan’s family at this difficult time for them. I want to reassure them and the wider community that we are doing all we can to establish the full circumstances of what has happened.
“We have a dedicated team of officers investigating his death and there will be an added police presence in the area while our inquiries continue. Anyone with concerns should speak to officers.
“We are appealing to anyone who may have seen Allan in the days leading up to his death to get touch as they may hold valuable information that could assist officers.
“Anyone who has seen anything suspicious in or near Allan’s flat should also get in touch, no matter how insignificant you think your information could be.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident number 2993 of Monday August 22 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/murder-inquiry-launched-after-death-of-67-year-old-man-3818607 | 2022-08-26T14:44:19Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/murder-inquiry-launched-after-death-of-67-year-old-man-3818607 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Edinburgh bin strike is much more messy than it needs to be because of city council politics – John McLellan
That we live in extraordinary times is in no doubt when I find myself in agreement with both SNP MSP Angus Robertson and their local scoutmaster Adam McVey that the filth on Edinburgh’s streets represents a failure of leadership by Edinburgh Council’s administration.
Despite their earnest efforts to include the Conservative group in their attacks, the blame lies squarely with the Labour-Lib Dem coalition and the senior officers who have done virtually nothing to mitigate the bin strike’s worst effects.
There are two issues at stake, the most obvious being the rubbish piling up on every corner. That is unquestionably the responsibility of the local authority but being in complete lock-step with the striking waste crews means effective interventions to keep the streets clean have not been planned, never mind implemented, in case it’s seen as strike-breaking.
For a council so in love with reducing car use, it could, for example, have put skips on parking bays in places like the Grassmarket which once full would have been taken away by contractors, rather than leaving pedestrians to pick their way through the detritus and waste rotting feet away from alfresco diners. Instead, their action has been limited to little more than fatuous advice to householders to keep their rubbish inside, or for dog-owners to double up their poop-bags.
Community volunteers could have been recruited, or contractors hired, to sweep up, but with left-wing senior officers and a Labour-led administration, that was never going to happen, not when the posturing Labour transport and environment convener managed to get his committee adjourned last week, wasting everyone’s time and delaying important decisions to show solidarity with the workers on the spurious grounds that he didn’t want council support staff to cross picket lines when some already had.
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But then there is the pay dispute itself, and with UK inflation going into double figures who doesn’t have every sympathy with council workers trying to get as good a pay deal as council finances can afford?
Councils squeezed for years by the SNP are supposed to be grateful for an extra £140m to meet increased pay demands, but by their own admission it’s not enough to meet a five per cent increase, and from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon down the priority is to swerve any responsibility.
Both Messrs Robertson and McVey are happy to peddle the myth that Edinburgh Council can strike a deal, when what we are seeing is targeted, high-profile action in a national dispute and Edinburgh cannot settle this strike on its own because the negotiations are between the unions and the SNP-led local authority umbrella body Cosla.
It would have been different had the council backed the Conservative group’s repeated proposal to leave Cosla so it could make its own arrangements and save money, but that was met with uproar from Cllr McVey and the other left-wingers.
So, councils under-funded by the SNP-run Scottish Government ─ in receipt of record funding from Westminster ─ must negotiate through an SNP-led association, yet the local SNP would have you believe it’s all someone else’s fault. With millions salted away for an independence referendum which won’t happen, the buck stops with them.
As usual when it comes to Edinburgh’s basic public services, the people who matter most are ego-driven politicians and residents the least. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/edinburgh-bin-strike-is-much-more-messy-than-it-needs-to-be-because-of-city-council-politics-john-mclellan-3817291 | 2022-08-26T14:45:00Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/edinburgh-bin-strike-is-much-more-messy-than-it-needs-to-be-because-of-city-council-politics-john-mclellan-3817291 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Ordinary Japanese ‘salarymen’ reach TikTok stardom
TOKYO (AP) — They’re your run-of-the-mill “salarymen,” as company workers in Japan are called — hard-working, friendly and, well, rather regular.
But the chief executive and general manager at a tiny Japanese security company are among the nation’s biggest TikTok stars, drawing 2.7 million followers and 54 million likes, and honored with awards as a trend-setter on the video-sharing app.
Daikyo Security Co.’s account, which gathers goofy dances, gobbled instant noodles and other everyday fare, is the brainchild of the company president.
Despite his unpretentious demeanor, Daisuke Sakurai is dead serious about not only enhancing brand power but also recruiting young people to his company, a challenge he sees as a matter of survival.
Founded in 1967, Daikyo has 85 employees, 10 of them working at the headquarters office, tucked away on the second floor of an obscure building in a downtown Tokyo alley.
“Our job is among those labeled ‘Three-K’ in Japan,” Sakurai said, referring to “kitsui, kitanai, kiken,” meaning, “hard, dirty and dangerous.”
A common job for Daikyo guards is to work at construction sites, directing traffic with a flashing stick, making sure the trucks come and go safely without running over pedestrians.
It’s not a job that requires overly special skills, but no one wants to stand around outdoors for hours. As many as 99 security companies are fighting over every recruit, in contrast to two potential employers for office clerks, Sakurai said.
And this is in rapidly aging Japan, where every sector is suffering a labor shortage.
So why not turn to social media, the place where youngsters supposedly flock? Sakurai started posting on Twitter and Instagram. But it was when he went on TikTok that things went viral.
In a hit segment, General Manager Tomohiko Kojima slaps, with a flip of his hand, gel sheets, each decorated with the eyes of various comic-book characters, on his boss’s face, right over his eyes.
“What is this character?” the subtitles ask in English.
No cuts are used, they say proudly. Kojima had to keep trying until the strip landed just right.
“I don’t practice during my work hours,” he said with a laugh.
The clips have a clear message: They defy the stereotype of rigidly hierarchical, perhaps even oppressive, Japanese companies. At Daikyo, a worker gets to slap gel sheets on the CEO.
Before TikTok, the number of people applying for jobs at Daikyo was zero. After TikTok, the company is getting dozens of applicants, including those of people who want to work on the videos.
Some of the videos, such as one in which the workers cook up a scrumptious omelet, unfold to the sounds of snappy songs, like “World’s Smallest Violin” by American pop trio AJR.
They all depict the happy yet humble life of uniformed men and women at work who don’t take themselves too seriously.
They are Japan’s good guys. And it’s clear they like each other very much.
Their success contrasts with the image of Japan Inc. as falling behind in digital technology, especially of older men who are fixed in their ways and unable to embrace new technology.
These days, TikTok is flooded with businesses seeking attention, from “izakaya” pubs and hair salons to taxi companies.
Sakurai has his eyes on global influence now, hoping to draw workers from places like Vietnam and Indonesia, and allowing them to work in English.
And so a recent video features gel sheets with various nations’ flags on them, a clip that has drawn thousands of comments and millions of views.
Slap a flag from Mongolia, and viewers from Mongolia comment in gratitude. Others request their favorite flags, be it Lithuania or Lebanon.
It’s a sign TikTok has helped Daikyo overcome language and cultural barriers by simply hamming it up and getting a laugh.
“What makes my job worthwhile is that it’s about people,” Kojima said.
“What draws me are people, not things.” | https://www.41nbc.com/ordinary-japanese-salarymen-reach-tiktok-stardom/ | 2022-08-26T14:45:25Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/ordinary-japanese-salarymen-reach-tiktok-stardom/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 22 |
Ordinary Japanese ‘salarymen’ reach TikTok stardom
TOKYO (AP) — They’re your run-of-the-mill “salarymen,” as company workers in Japan are called — hard-working, friendly and, well, rather regular.
But the chief executive and general manager at a tiny Japanese security company are among the nation’s biggest TikTok stars, drawing 2.7 million followers and 54 million likes, and honored with awards as a trend-setter on the video-sharing app.
Daikyo Security Co.’s account, which gathers goofy dances, gobbled instant noodles and other everyday fare, is the brainchild of the company president.
Despite his unpretentious demeanor, Daisuke Sakurai is dead serious about not only enhancing brand power but also recruiting young people to his company, a challenge he sees as a matter of survival.
Founded in 1967, Daikyo has 85 employees, 10 of them working at the headquarters office, tucked away on the second floor of an obscure building in a downtown Tokyo alley.
“Our job is among those labeled ‘Three-K’ in Japan,” Sakurai said, referring to “kitsui, kitanai, kiken,” meaning, “hard, dirty and dangerous.”
A common job for Daikyo guards is to work at construction sites, directing traffic with a flashing stick, making sure the trucks come and go safely without running over pedestrians.
It’s not a job that requires overly special skills, but no one wants to stand around outdoors for hours. As many as 99 security companies are fighting over every recruit, in contrast to two potential employers for office clerks, Sakurai said.
And this is in rapidly aging Japan, where every sector is suffering a labor shortage.
So why not turn to social media, the place where youngsters supposedly flock? Sakurai started posting on Twitter and Instagram. But it was when he went on TikTok that things went viral.
In a hit segment, General Manager Tomohiko Kojima slaps, with a flip of his hand, gel sheets, each decorated with the eyes of various comic-book characters, on his boss’s face, right over his eyes.
“What is this character?” the subtitles ask in English.
No cuts are used, they say proudly. Kojima had to keep trying until the strip landed just right.
“I don’t practice during my work hours,” he said with a laugh.
The clips have a clear message: They defy the stereotype of rigidly hierarchical, perhaps even oppressive, Japanese companies. At Daikyo, a worker gets to slap gel sheets on the CEO.
Before TikTok, the number of people applying for jobs at Daikyo was zero. After TikTok, the company is getting dozens of applicants, including those of people who want to work on the videos.
Some of the videos, such as one in which the workers cook up a scrumptious omelet, unfold to the sounds of snappy songs, like “World’s Smallest Violin” by American pop trio AJR.
They all depict the happy yet humble life of uniformed men and women at work who don’t take themselves too seriously.
They are Japan’s good guys. And it’s clear they like each other very much.
Their success contrasts with the image of Japan Inc. as falling behind in digital technology, especially of older men who are fixed in their ways and unable to embrace new technology.
These days, TikTok is flooded with businesses seeking attention, from “izakaya” pubs and hair salons to taxi companies.
Sakurai has his eyes on global influence now, hoping to draw workers from places like Vietnam and Indonesia, and allowing them to work in English.
And so a recent video features gel sheets with various nations’ flags on them, a clip that has drawn thousands of comments and millions of views.
Slap a flag from Mongolia, and viewers from Mongolia comment in gratitude. Others request their favorite flags, be it Lithuania or Lebanon.
It’s a sign TikTok has helped Daikyo overcome language and cultural barriers by simply hamming it up and getting a laugh.
“What makes my job worthwhile is that it’s about people,” Kojima said.
“What draws me are people, not things.” | https://www.41nbc.com/ordinary-japanese-salarymen-reach-tiktok-stardom/ | 2022-08-26T14:45:25Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/ordinary-japanese-salarymen-reach-tiktok-stardom/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 22 |
Scattered thunderstorms likely Friday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The return of some sunshine will provide fuel for scattered thunderstorms around Middle Georgia this afternoon.
Today
It was a cloudy morning once again around Middle Georgia, however we did not wake up to widespread rain this time. The northern counties in the region saw some sun for the first time this week as it rose this morning. A bit of sun will stick with us this afternoon, allowing temperatures to begin to bounce back after yesterday’s cold and wet weather. Highs this afternoon are in the mid to upper 80s around Middle Georgia with heat indices reaching into the lower 90s.
Storm activity is likely to begin during the afternoon hours and continue into the evening before tapering off. Storms can bring heavy rain, frequent lightning, moderate to strong wind gusts, and some small hail. Severe weather, however, is not anticipated this afternoon.
A couple of storms may linger into the overnight hours, however by midnight the last of them should be fading out. Mostly cloudy conditions will continue to hang overhead leading up to Saturday morning. Lows will be in the lower 70s across the board and ambient winds will blow from variable directions at about 5 mph.
The Weekend
Saturday will see partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies in the afternoon with a handful of isolated storms. Southeastern counties have the highest probability of storms during the afternoon and evening. Highs will reach into the upper 80s and lower 90s with heat indices in the low to mid 90s. Overnight conditions will also be partly cloudy with little chance for rain.
Sunday will see mostly sunny to partly cloudy conditions with a couple of stray storms possible in the afternoon. Highs will reach the lower 90s for most of the region as heat indices inch towards the triple digit mark in the warmest spots. Overnight conditions will again be partly cloudy with low level clouds filling in during the early hours of Monday.
The Tropics
It has been a quiet hurricane season so far and that should remain the case over the weekend. The National Hurricane Center is still watching a pair of storm clusters in the Atlantic. The first one is moving to the west south of Puerto Rico and is unlikely to develop into anything while doing so. It will approach the Yucatan and Gulf of Mexico sometime next week at which point it could see more favorable conditions to develop. The second one is a tropical wave off of the western coast of Africa with a bit of organization to it, however it’s current environment is not conducive for development. Both clusters have a 20% chance to develop in the next 5 days.
Follow Meteorologist Aaron Lowery on Facebook (Aaron Lowery 41NBC) and Twitter (@ALowWX) for weather updates throughout the day. Also, you can watch his forecasts Monday through Friday on 41NBC News at Daybreak (6-7 a.m.) and 41Today (11 a.m). | https://www.41nbc.com/scattered-thunderstorms-likely-friday-afternoon/ | 2022-08-26T14:45:31Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/scattered-thunderstorms-likely-friday-afternoon/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
Scattered thunderstorms likely Friday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The return of some sunshine will provide fuel for scattered thunderstorms around Middle Georgia this afternoon.
Today
It was a cloudy morning once again around Middle Georgia, however we did not wake up to widespread rain this time. The northern counties in the region saw some sun for the first time this week as it rose this morning. A bit of sun will stick with us this afternoon, allowing temperatures to begin to bounce back after yesterday’s cold and wet weather. Highs this afternoon are in the mid to upper 80s around Middle Georgia with heat indices reaching into the lower 90s.
Storm activity is likely to begin during the afternoon hours and continue into the evening before tapering off. Storms can bring heavy rain, frequent lightning, moderate to strong wind gusts, and some small hail. Severe weather, however, is not anticipated this afternoon.
A couple of storms may linger into the overnight hours, however by midnight the last of them should be fading out. Mostly cloudy conditions will continue to hang overhead leading up to Saturday morning. Lows will be in the lower 70s across the board and ambient winds will blow from variable directions at about 5 mph.
The Weekend
Saturday will see partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies in the afternoon with a handful of isolated storms. Southeastern counties have the highest probability of storms during the afternoon and evening. Highs will reach into the upper 80s and lower 90s with heat indices in the low to mid 90s. Overnight conditions will also be partly cloudy with little chance for rain.
Sunday will see mostly sunny to partly cloudy conditions with a couple of stray storms possible in the afternoon. Highs will reach the lower 90s for most of the region as heat indices inch towards the triple digit mark in the warmest spots. Overnight conditions will again be partly cloudy with low level clouds filling in during the early hours of Monday.
The Tropics
It has been a quiet hurricane season so far and that should remain the case over the weekend. The National Hurricane Center is still watching a pair of storm clusters in the Atlantic. The first one is moving to the west south of Puerto Rico and is unlikely to develop into anything while doing so. It will approach the Yucatan and Gulf of Mexico sometime next week at which point it could see more favorable conditions to develop. The second one is a tropical wave off of the western coast of Africa with a bit of organization to it, however it’s current environment is not conducive for development. Both clusters have a 20% chance to develop in the next 5 days.
Follow Meteorologist Aaron Lowery on Facebook (Aaron Lowery 41NBC) and Twitter (@ALowWX) for weather updates throughout the day. Also, you can watch his forecasts Monday through Friday on 41NBC News at Daybreak (6-7 a.m.) and 41Today (11 a.m). | https://www.41nbc.com/scattered-thunderstorms-likely-friday-afternoon/ | 2022-08-26T14:45:31Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/scattered-thunderstorms-likely-friday-afternoon/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
Trump search redacted affidavit set to be released
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is set to release Friday a heavily blacked out document explaining the justification for an FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate earlier this month, when agents removed top secret government records and other classified documents.
The document, expected by noon, is likely to offer at least some new details about an ongoing criminal investigation that has brought fresh legal peril for Trump just as he lays the groundwork for another presidential run. Though Justice Department officials are expected to have removed sensitive details about witnesses, and the scope and direction of the probe, the affidavit may offer the fullest explanation yet about the events leading up to the Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago.
The document being released is the redacted form of an affidavit, or sworn statement, that the FBI submitted to a judge so it could obtain a warrant to search Trump’s property. Affidavits typically contain vital information about an investigation, with agents spelling out to a judge the justification for why they want to search a particular property and why they believe they’re likely to find evidence of a potential crime there. But affidavits routinely remain sealed during pending investigations, making the judge’s decision to reveal portions of it all the more striking.
In an acknowledgment of the extraordinary public interest in the investigation, U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart on Thursday ordered the department by Friday to make public a redacted version of the affidavit. The directive came hours after federal law enforcement officials submitted under seal the portions of the affidavit that they want to keep secret as their investigation moves forward.
The redactions proposed by the Justice Department are likely to be extensive given the sensitivity of the investigation, lessening the likelihood that the document will offer a comprehensive look at the basis for the unprecedented search or significant insights about the direction of the probe. Yet even a redacted affidavit can contain at least some fresh revelations about the investigation, and is likely to help explain why federal agents who had tried for months to recover sensitive government records from Mar-a-Lago ultimately felt compelled to obtain a search warrant.
Documents already made public show the FBI retrieved from the property 11 sets of classified documents, including information marked at the top secret level. They also show that federal agents are investigating potential violations of three different federal laws, including one that governs gathering, transmitting or losing defense information under the Espionage Act. The other statutes address the concealment, mutilation or removal of records and the destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations.
It’s possible that the affidavit, particularly in its unredacted form, could shed light on key unanswered questions, including why sensitive presidential documents — classified documents, among them — were transported to Mar-a-Lago after Trump left the White House and why Trump and his representatives did not supply the entire tranche of material to the National Archives and Records Administration despite repeated entreaties.
It could also offer additional details on the back-and-forth between Trump and the FBI, including a subpoena for documents that was issued last spring, as well as a June visit by FBI and Justice Department officials to assess how the materials were being stored.
The Justice Department had earlier contested arguments by media organizations to make any portion of the affidavit public, saying the disclosure could contain private information about witnesses and about investigative tactics. But Reinhart, acknowledging the extraordinary public interest in the investigation, said last week that he was disinclined to keep the entire document sealed and told federal officials to submit to him in private the redactions it wanted to make.
In his order Thursday, Reinhart said the department had made compelling arguments to leave sealed broad swaths of the document that, if disclosed, would reveal grand jury information; the identities of witnesses and “uncharged parties”; and details about the investigation’s “strategy, direction, scope, sources and methods.”
But he also said he was satisfied “that 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 and are the least onerous alternative to sealing the entire Affidavit.” | https://www.41nbc.com/trump-search-redacted-affidavit-set-to-be-released/ | 2022-08-26T14:45:37Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/trump-search-redacted-affidavit-set-to-be-released/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 31 |
Trump search redacted affidavit set to be released
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is set to release Friday a heavily blacked out document explaining the justification for an FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate earlier this month, when agents removed top secret government records and other classified documents.
The document, expected by noon, is likely to offer at least some new details about an ongoing criminal investigation that has brought fresh legal peril for Trump just as he lays the groundwork for another presidential run. Though Justice Department officials are expected to have removed sensitive details about witnesses, and the scope and direction of the probe, the affidavit may offer the fullest explanation yet about the events leading up to the Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago.
The document being released is the redacted form of an affidavit, or sworn statement, that the FBI submitted to a judge so it could obtain a warrant to search Trump’s property. Affidavits typically contain vital information about an investigation, with agents spelling out to a judge the justification for why they want to search a particular property and why they believe they’re likely to find evidence of a potential crime there. But affidavits routinely remain sealed during pending investigations, making the judge’s decision to reveal portions of it all the more striking.
In an acknowledgment of the extraordinary public interest in the investigation, U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart on Thursday ordered the department by Friday to make public a redacted version of the affidavit. The directive came hours after federal law enforcement officials submitted under seal the portions of the affidavit that they want to keep secret as their investigation moves forward.
The redactions proposed by the Justice Department are likely to be extensive given the sensitivity of the investigation, lessening the likelihood that the document will offer a comprehensive look at the basis for the unprecedented search or significant insights about the direction of the probe. Yet even a redacted affidavit can contain at least some fresh revelations about the investigation, and is likely to help explain why federal agents who had tried for months to recover sensitive government records from Mar-a-Lago ultimately felt compelled to obtain a search warrant.
Documents already made public show the FBI retrieved from the property 11 sets of classified documents, including information marked at the top secret level. They also show that federal agents are investigating potential violations of three different federal laws, including one that governs gathering, transmitting or losing defense information under the Espionage Act. The other statutes address the concealment, mutilation or removal of records and the destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations.
It’s possible that the affidavit, particularly in its unredacted form, could shed light on key unanswered questions, including why sensitive presidential documents — classified documents, among them — were transported to Mar-a-Lago after Trump left the White House and why Trump and his representatives did not supply the entire tranche of material to the National Archives and Records Administration despite repeated entreaties.
It could also offer additional details on the back-and-forth between Trump and the FBI, including a subpoena for documents that was issued last spring, as well as a June visit by FBI and Justice Department officials to assess how the materials were being stored.
The Justice Department had earlier contested arguments by media organizations to make any portion of the affidavit public, saying the disclosure could contain private information about witnesses and about investigative tactics. But Reinhart, acknowledging the extraordinary public interest in the investigation, said last week that he was disinclined to keep the entire document sealed and told federal officials to submit to him in private the redactions it wanted to make.
In his order Thursday, Reinhart said the department had made compelling arguments to leave sealed broad swaths of the document that, if disclosed, would reveal grand jury information; the identities of witnesses and “uncharged parties”; and details about the investigation’s “strategy, direction, scope, sources and methods.”
But he also said he was satisfied “that 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 and are the least onerous alternative to sealing the entire Affidavit.” | https://www.41nbc.com/trump-search-redacted-affidavit-set-to-be-released/ | 2022-08-26T14:45:37Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/trump-search-redacted-affidavit-set-to-be-released/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 31 |
Bin strikes - your views online
Unions have rejected the latest pay offer, meaning bin strikes will continue across Edinburgh
Billy McKirdy
If the council are serious they would offer an inflation matching deal which would be entirely acceptable. This paper should be backing and leading all workers in their fight to achieve a decent wage.
Cindy Sum
Edinburgh already have issue with rats and mice. This situation will make them breed even more. Pay the bin man the money they are asking to stop another pandemic! The NHS is already short-staffed.
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Scott Forster
Good on them. All workers deserve a raise.
Jorge J Figuerolas
The clowncil would rather spend money on things like the trams than pay their workers a decent wage.
Mikey Barrie
And it's the most important time of year, when energy bills, fuel and food is yet to rise even more, for those workers who aren't receiving a wage that matches inflation rates!
Nicola Mckean
Well done the binmen. Funny how businesses, councils, governments etc have money to pay the big bosses high salaries and big bonuses, but the working man/woman has to fight for a half decent pay rise!
Stuart Young
Any word on the reduction in council tax and the compensation for the tax payer who pay the wages of the non-workers?
Jayne Watt Kennedy
Hopefully better wages and conditions on their way. Stick together and fight back at the robbing government.
Sean Fyffe
It’s not the workers letting this mountain of rubbish build up, it’s your government. Aren’t they doing a great job? Remember this when you vote next time.
Audrey Dyer
Aa stand had to be made. I hope negotiations go their way but seriously doubt it. This highlights how for granted we take our refuse being collected and going forward I hope people do try to reduce waste.
Liam James
Fairly certain if the UK government wasn’t sitting on their hands while the UK cost of living soars, so many trades unions wouldn’t need to strike.
Janice Scott
Why have they refused the offer? I thought it was the amount they wanted.
Chris Hilton
Which party is to blame here? Who controls Edinburgh Council these days? Anyway the whole council should be collectively ashamed. If I was a tourist walking the streets as they were just now, I wouldn’t come back.
Graham Liddell
Plenty money for trams and referendums.
Paul Stevenson
Scotland has two governments and the one with the purse strings dictates how much of Scotland’s own money comes back to it. Scotland’s budget is finite, set by Westminster. Scotland can't overspend its budget. All this cost of living crisis is what happens when the Tories gave ignorance (Brexit vote) a chance.
Eileen Mitchell
Well, pay them what they're worth. Would you do their job? Don't think so!
Steve Bell
So the Tory-Labour coalition is going well!
Ivor Lloyd
About time essential workers got a fair pay rise. Hasten the revolution!
Eithne Bailey
Pay them enough to live. It feels like we are heading for a general strike. I hate the mess but I back them.
Kyle Danko
Who else here is getting a five per cent pay increase?
Colin Scott
Pay them what they deserve and get them back to work…simple stuff really, but unfortunately our council are unable to look at simplicity and forethought
Robert Currie
Maybe if they had a fair pay increase strike action wouldn't have been required in the first place. Edinburgh Council have only themselves to blame here, the strike was well forewarned
Bindy Beridge
Good for them. Easy to criticise the low paid when big businesses in Edinburgh and the council itself take in lots of cash and don’t give back. Look at Underbelly and the cost of cutting down trees in Princes Street Gardens to support them making even more money.
Andy Wallace
My bin men are inept, often failing to stop and collect the refuse.
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Woman accused of trying to run over boyfriend after argument about cheating, police say
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5/Gray News) – A woman in Arizona is accused of trying to run over her boyfriend with a truck, police say.
According to authorities, Jolina Morris, 38, confronted her boyfriend, who was not identified, about cheating with another woman.
Investigators say he went to a nearby bar after the argument and began drinking. Morris and another friend reportedly drove to the bar and also started drinking, AZ Family reported.
Morris told her boyfriend she threw away his truck keys when he asked to leave, but he saw she had them and tried to take the keys, police said.
Court documents stated they got into a short fight before the boyfriend took the keys and got in the truck. Morris and her friend struggled with the boyfriend some more and eventually got him out of the truck and he walked home.
According to the documents, Morris pulled into the driveway when her boyfriend approached the front door. She’s accused of hitting her boyfriend with the truck and pinning him against the house.
Investigators said she backed the truck up and yelled, “I will kill you!” while hitting her boyfriend again.
Police were able to identify Morris from a neighbor’s Ring camera that captured the whole incident.
The boyfriend was taken to the hospital with a shattered leg, cuts and other injuries.
Morris was booked on one count of attempted second-degree murder, one count of aggravated assault and one count of endangerment.
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During the filming of a particularly eerie music video back in 2007, Tunbridge Wells punk rock band Anti-Nowhere League made quite the startling discovery. For their song ‘Mother…You’re A Liar’, the four piece settled on Highwell House in Crowborough for the video shoot.
This property is now better known as the home of Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett after purchasing the manor back in 2015 for around £5million. Prior to this movie icon moving in however, the site had sat abandoned for at least a decade.
In fact, the supposedly haunted manor was even named one of Britain's creepiest abandoned houses the year it was purchased by Cate. Such a claim might have some weight behind it however, as Anti-Nowhere League discovered during their filming.
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After gaining permission to use the location for filming, a photographer joined the group to take pictures of the shoot as it took place. One photo stood out from the rest however, showing a ‘ghostly’ black figure that appears to be moving down the stairs.
The photo was then sent over to a group known as the ‘Poltergeist Society’ who stated that these images showed a ‘genuine poltergeist sighting’. Lead singer of Anti-Nowhere League Nick Culmer recounted the experience to KentLive.
He said: “The filming still sticks in my mind of how uncomfortable we all were and how chilling some of the rooms in Highwell House felt especially the room where the previous old lady owner had left all her self portrait pictures hanging on the wall, where her eyes followed you
“When the photo was seen you could see a ghostly figure with hands outstretched walking down the stairway, the photo was sent off to the ‘Poltergeist society’ along with a few other shots and they came back as a genuine poltergeist sighting. This is something I always felt I will remember forever.”
Cate isn’t the only famous owner of this property, as Highwell House has previously been owned by Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Doctor Who himself, Tom Baker. Images from around the time the property had been left abandoned clearly show why it had gained such a spooky reputation, with debris, rotting walls and broken furniture, the property looks almost unrecognisable to what it is today.
As the eerie photos show, it looks like the previous owners left in a bit of a hurry. Unmade beds and empty jars remained for years, just as they had been left. All sorts of furniture and rubbish were also still there in what looked a rather bleak house.
No wonder it became a prime choice for a punk rock music video shoot. Now, the home looks far more glamorous, housing Cate and her husband and playwright Andrew Upton, plus their four children.
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An urgent warning has been issued to people approaching retirement age not to miss out on pension payments. There are currently nearly 12.5million people across the UK claiming the State Pension.
The regular payment is available for anyone who has reached retirement age, which is currently 66, and has paid National Insurance contributions for at least 10 years. But not everyone will be aware of the benefit as it is not automatically sent out by the Department for Work and Pension.
People are being urged to make sure they claim their pension, which entitles them to payments of up to £185.15 every week. The reason the payment is not automatic is that someone may want to defer their State Pension so they can continue working and contribute more towards their pension pot, The Daily Record reports.
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DWP guidance explains: “You do not get your State Pension automatically - you have to claim it. You should get a letter no later than two months before you reach State Pension age, telling you what to do.
“If you want to defer, you do not have to do anything. Your pension will automatically be deferred until you claim it.”
Unless you respond to the letter confirming you want to start claiming State Pension then you will not receive any payments because the DWP interprets no response as a wish to defer. Deferring your State Pension could increase the payments you get each week when you decide to claim it, as long as you defer for at least nine weeks.
Your State Pension increases by the equivalent of 1% for every nine weeks you defer, this works out as just under 5.8% for every 52 weeks. The extra amount is paid with your regular State Pension payment, however, it’s important to be aware that any extra payments you get from deferring could be taxed.
State Pension weekly payment rates 2022/23
State Pension payment rates for this year are:
- Full New State Pension: £185.15
- Basic Old State Pension (Category A or B): £141.85
There are different rules around how much additional payment you could receive depending on when you were born and which State Pension payment you receive - either the old, basic or full, new.
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Universal Credit claimants could be waiting up to three months for their benefits. The news comes as the cost of living crisis deepens with rampant inflation, stagnant wages and an approaching recession.
Today (August 26) Ofgem announced the price cap this October has risen by 80% to £3,549 which will cause misery to many low-income people across the country. There are calls for the government to intervene to stop the delay in benefit payments which are a vital lifeline to some vulnerable people.
Latest figures show 5.6 million people are on Universal Credit, a benefit that is gradually replacing six older payouts including Income Support, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Housing Benefit and tax credits. Around 40% of recipients are working, while the others are either looking for a job or are too sick to work, Birmingham Live reports.
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People who are unable to move into employment because of a medical condition or disability can get an additional amount of Universal Credit if their health prevents them from working or preparing for work. In such cases, those who are deemed to have "limited capability for work-related activity" (LCWRA) get an extra £354.28 per month.
But they have to wait three months to get the full amount they are entitled to, which has caused concerns among claimants and also been raised by MPs. MP Darren Jones asked about the impact of this delay on people's financial wellbeing, and whether the DWP has taken a good look at this issue.
BirminghamLive was contacted by one person who said they were struggling with bills during the wait for their full entitlement and asked why it couldn't be fast-tracked like the benefit support for people with a terminal illness.
In a parliamentary answer, DWP minister David Rutley explained: "Where a claimant is determined to have limited capability for work and work-related activity (LCWRA), an additional amount of Universal Credit may be awarded. However, before the additional amount is payable, the claimant must serve the 'relevant' period, a three-month term used to establish that they have a long-term health condition.
"This replicates the 13-week assessment period applied to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claims. This period starts on the day the Department first receives medical evidence or a self-certificate from the claimant.
"The reason that a three-month period applies to most claimants is one of equity. It would not be fair to pay some claimants [meaning those on UC] earlier than others [meaning those on ESA] because of circumstances beyond their control.
"There are exceptions for people who are terminally ill to ensure that they quickly receive the support they need as they have a short time to live or people who have previously claimed Universal Credit and have already served the relevant period and are returning to the benefit and whose circumstances meet certain specified criteria."
He admitted the DWP had not examined the financial impact of its policy. As it stands, anyone applying for Universal Credit who has a health condition or disability that affects their ability to work is asked to complete an assessment form and provide medical evidence.
They are then told if they need an appointment for a Work Capability Assessment. This is to see how much their illness or disability affects their ability to work.
The assessment can be in person, by video call, or on the phone. If you need an appointment, you are sent a letter telling you what you need to do. You can bring one adult from your household with you to a face-to-face appointment, and someone else such as a friend or support worker if it's done by phone or video call.
Until a decision can be made on your Work Capability Assessment, people either:
- get the standard allowance of Universal Credit, if making a new claim
- continue getting the same Universal Credit amount, if reporting a change of circumstances
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Household electricity and gas supplier Octopus Energy has issued an update on the upcoming £400 energy rebate and other schemes on offer for struggling families. It comes as the industry regulatory, Ofgem, has announced the energy price cap will rise from £1,971 to £3,549.
This means the average household energy bill on direct debit will rise to £3,549 from October 1. And the cap will be almost treble what it was a year earlier last October, when it was raised to £1,277.
In a stark warning, a study from academics at the University of York last week predicted that 45 million people would be plunged into fuel poverty from January. While the Government is in the process of rolling out a package of cost of living support, it is under pressure to do more.
Octopus Energy has sought to offer some reassurance by explaining just what support is on offer. Every household in Great Britain - that is, England, Scotland and Wales - is set to receive a £400 energy rebate via their energy supplier. The rebate will be issued in six monthly instalments from October, BirminghamLive writes.
Octopus said: "We're continuing to discuss how this payment will work with Government, and as soon as we know the exact details we'll let all of our customers know. The £400 will be spread into several monthly payments across winter.
"It'll be paid by your energy supplier into your energy account balance. If you are a Prepayment customer you will be given vouchers. Prepayment customers are people who pay for energy before they use it. Payments should start in October 2022. Different people will probably be paid at different times over winter."
The first payment of £66 is expected to be in October, followed by a similar amount in November, then four payments of £67 in December, January, February and March.
Octo Assist
Octopus Energy has increased its Octo Assist fund - additional support it offers to its own customers - from £2.5million to £7million. The company says it has provided support to more than 100,000 customers so far.
There are a number of ways it has been helping those struggling the most:
- Direct bill support
- Home energy visits
- Loaning thermal cameras to spot heat loss
- Giving out free energy-efficient electric blankets
More information on how to get this support can be found here. Octopus Energy customers can apply by filling in the company’s financial assessment form.
£150 council tax rebate
Households in council tax bands A to D should have received a £150 council tax rebate via their local authority. The Government has set a deadline of September 30 for all rebates to be processed.
People who pay council tax by direct debit should receive their rebate automatically. However, those who don’t pay by direct debit, are eligible for the rebate and still haven’t received it should contact their local council.
£650 cost of living payment
More than eight million households are set to receive the government’s one-off £650 cost of living payment. The first instalment of £326 was issued to most households eligible for it in July, with the second instalment of £324 to follow by October 31.
Only people in receipt of some means-tested benefits will get the money. These benefits are as follows:
Pension Credit
Income Support
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Child Tax Credit
Working Tax Credit
People eligible solely via tax credit will have longer to wait than other claimants. For these recipients, the first instalment of £326 will reach them in September, with the second payment of £324 to follow this winter.
£300 pensioner cost of living payment
Pensioners in receipt of the annual winter fuel allowance will also get a £300 pensioner cost of living payment. This will arrive in addition to the winter fuel payment in November or December.
£150 disability cost of living payment
People claiming some disability benefits will receive a £150 disability cost of living payment this autumn. The payment will be issued from September 20, according to the Department for Work and Pensioners (DWP).
The money is not taxable and will not count towards the annual benefit cap. To be eligible, you must have been in receipt of one of the following benefits on May 25 this year:
Attendance Allowance
Constant Attendance Allowance
Disability Living Allowance for adults
Disability Living Allowance for children
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Adult Disability Payment (in Scotland)
Child Disability Payment (in Scotland)
Armed Forces Independence Payment
War Pension Mobility Supplement
Winter fuel payment
State pensioners who meet the eligibility criteria will receive the regular winter fuel payment of between £250 and £600 by January 13 next year (though most will receive it in November or December). The money will be issued automatically to those eligible.
Cold weather payment
Some people may be entitled to cold weather payments during prolonged periods of cold weather between November 1 and March 31. Cold weather payments amount to £25 per day for those eligible.
If the average temperature where you live is forecast to be below freezing (that is, 0C) or is actually freezing for seven days, you can claim a cold weather payment provided you’re in receipt of certain benefits. These benefits are as follows:
Pension Credit
Universal Credit
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Income Support
Support for Mortgage Interest
Warm Home Discount
Pensioners receiving the guaranteed element of Pension Credit and people on some means-tested benefits may be entitled to the Warm Home Discount. This is a one-off discount of £150 off your energy bill, issued between October and March 2023.
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Kent's title of the Garden of England is well deserved thanks to its rich history, beautiful landscapes and stunning coast. And then there's Folkestone.
A total blight on this beautiful county, Folkestone is unsightly, boring and lacking anything visitors might want. There is simply nothing to do, no where to go and no point to its existence.
It is a total mystery why it has won ludicrous titles such as the 'best place to live in Kent' or why on earth people continue to move here. Even celebrities call it home - why?!
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Folkestone really is just an awful place to be - isn't it? Some say it should be cut off from the rest of the county and left to drift out to sea.
Let's take a closer look at the town and all the things that make it terrible.
The views are awful
Who would want to sit and look at the sea? Especially when you can only choose a sandy beach, stony beach, grassy park, hilltop talks or nature trails to view it from. Ugh.
It's dull and there is nothing beautiful about it at all, is there?
The summers are boring
When the weather is good, there's no where to go. It's just boring buildings, uninspiring views and standard chains.
Who knows what keeps boosting the tourism, we're all scratching our heads here. Probably nothing to do with the endless independent gems nestled in an artistically-genius coastline.
The people are selfish
You can't find anyone going out of their way to help others. It's not like there are dozens of charities, organisations and groups who look out for each other.
It's like they've never even heard of the word community. They don't go out of their way to show humanity and support to people either.
There's nowhere to go and sunbathe
Stretches of pebbly and sandy beaches from Dymchurch to The Warren simply do not offer enough space to crack open the deck chairs.
And there's a limited food scene
No, we don't have fine cuisine overlooking the harbour, nor any decent cocktail bars to visit. Our restaurants never feature in "top 10 in the UK" lists - why would they?
There's no where to get a good drink
Just an endless stream of dive bars. It's not like we've got Kent's best bar right on the coast either.
The rural spaces are a waste of time
They look even worse when coated in snow, right?!
Folkestone really does lack natural habitats, doesn't it...
What trendy vibe?
Seaside towns are so on trend - with places like Margate and Deal becoming the in places to visit.
Down from Londoners, dubbed DFLs really don't see any quirkiness in Folkestone, so boycott it at large.
Everywhere is so busy and overcrowded
Places like The Leas are always too crowded to move, so there's really no point in bothering.
We wouldn't even recommend a picnic on the grass - the hotter it gets, the more packed it becomes.
There is absolutely no history to explore
The Leas Lift, while not in use at the moment, is supposed to be being restored for seasonal reopening.
Dating back to 1885, it is dubbed a historical landmark by residents and is one of the oldest water lifts in the country.
But still, no history to admire here.
The schools are nothing to rave about
Ofsted rates many of the primary and secondary schools as good and outstanding, but still, who needs them?
Children have nowhere to play
The giant outdoor adventure playground doesn't make the cut.
All those wiggly slides, the zip wires and climbing frames offer no sense of adventure at all.
There's nothing to do for families
Aside from the soft play, many parks, swimming pool, escape rooms, watersports, railway museums, endless picnic spots, country walks, cinema and nature trails.
Oh and the new adventure golf course.
Pfft, what choice?
Businesses aren't investing in the town
There are no new businesses or traders, it's just loads of empty shops. The Old High Street in particular is dull and uncool... totally.
Our harbour isn't being regenerated
The viaduct, the Harbour Arm and the old harbour station haven't undergone any restoration work at all.
Just look at this picture, it really does speak for itself.
TripAdvisor snubs our restaurants
It's not like Annapurna in Cheriton Place is ranked in second place or anything, is it?
You can forget it if you have dogs
That's right, the council bans dogs from beaches for much of the summer months.
And this ban means there is just nowhere to walk the dogs, nowhere at all.
If you own a pet, you're really hard pushed to find anywhere to walk them, take our word for it.
And it's not like we have prime transport links to London and Europe
A High Speed line into London in under an hour, and a the Channel Tunnel linking us to France.
We're so hard done by.
We are really short of beauty spots here
If its idyllic beauty spots, tranquil walks or fresh air from the breeze, Folkestone does not have any of these.
It's a town with zero traditions
The Folkestone Trawler Race, the annual Boxing Day dip and the sandcastle competition.
Who told you we had those events here every year?
The Folkestone Triennial? Never heard of it...
Even the steam trains bypass our town
Folkestone West has never seen such a train. It's not like the Flying Scotsman -Britain's most iconic train - passes through sometimes.
Are you looking for backdrops like this?
Then you'll be sorely disappointed when you get here. Not an Instagrammable background in sight.
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Linlithgow and East Falkirk MP supports anti-racism Wear it Red campaign
Martyn Day, MP for Linlithgow and East Falkirk, is supporting Show Racism the Red Card’s fundraiser, Wear Red Day.
Wear Red Day will see schools, businesses and individuals across the UK donating £1 to wear red on October 21 to raise money to facilitate the delivery of anti-racism education for young people.
Mr Day is encouraging his constituents to join him, and sign up to take part. He said: “Wear Red Day is a wonderful opportunity for people to help raise much needed funds for anti-racism education work, therefore I am encouraging everyone to take part. Education is the key to challenging racism in society. We are undoubtedly strongest when we stand together and build supportive communities where everyone can live freely and in peace.”
To get involved, see: http://www.theredcard.org/wear-red-day/. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/linlithgow-and-east-falkirk-mp-supports-anti-racism-wear-it-red-campaign-3820709 | 2022-08-26T14:47:36Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/linlithgow-and-east-falkirk-mp-supports-anti-racism-wear-it-red-campaign-3820709 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The latest round of closures on the A21 near Tonbridge has been confirmed by National Highways. Work initially began on June 10 before being completed three weekends later at the start of July.
Now, the next stage will see the road partially closed over three weekends from September 9. The northbound side of the road will be shut between Vauxhall Roundabout and Quarry Hill junction from 9pm through to 5am on September 12.
Works will then take place the following weekend between Vauxhall Roundabout and Morleys Roundabout. The northbound side of the road will be closed from 9pm on Friday September 16 until 5am on Monday September 19.
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The final stage of the works will be completed overnight from 9pm to 5am the following week. Work will begin on Monday September 26, with the final day being on Wednesday September 28.
There will also be work taking place on the southbound side of the road between Morleys Roundabout and Vauxhall Roundabout. This will occur from 9pm on September 23 through to 5am on September 26.
In addition to this, the same section of the A21 will be closed overnight on Friday September 9, Sunday 11, Tuesday 27 and Thursday 29 between 9pm and 5am.
For closures between Vauxhall Roundabout and Quarry Hill junction, drivers will follow the signed diversion route via the A2014 and A26. When closures occur between Morleys Roundabout and Vauxhall Roundabout, a diversion route will be in place through Hildenborough via the B245, A227 and A26.
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Taxi fare rise agreed in West Lothian
West Lothian residents will see a rise in taxi fares this winter after a regular review of increases was delayed by the Covid pandemic.
The council’s Public and Community Safety Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel heard that there had been no adverse responses to the proposals when they had gone out to consultation over the summer. Proposed increases will see tariff fares rise from a basic £2.60 and £3 at weekends to £3 and £3.40. Christmas and New Year basic fare charges will rise from £3.90 to £5.10. All other additional charges will also rise.
Audrey Watson the council’s managing solicitor for Licensing, told the committee the fare rises had been agreed after discussions with taxi operators and were “uncontroversial”.
The method of calculation of maximum fares has not risen since April 2016.
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The effect of the changes is that if the revised fare table is approved, meters will be altered so more will be charged for the distance travelled.
A report to the committee said: “The council as licensing authority is required to comply with section 17 of the 1982 Act by reviewing its taxi fare table every 18 months in consultation with local trade organisations, however, the current review was delayed by the pandemic.”
In addition, the time periods during which the increased Christmas and New Year tariff can be charged will increase by five hours, and some additional charges are proposed to be increased.
The fare rises will have to be ratified by the next meeting of the council Executive and will come into force in November. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/taxi-fare-rise-agreed-in-west-lothian-3820513 | 2022-08-26T14:48:28Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/taxi-fare-rise-agreed-in-west-lothian-3820513 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
- University of Michigan sentiment index 58.2 versus 55.1 preliminary
- The final report from July was 51.5
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- expectations 58.0 versus 54.9 preliminaary and 47.3 last month
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The final data was more upbeat vs the preliminary data across the board and inflation was lower. Good news.
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Bid to turn historic Fife hotel in shadow of Forth Bridge into flats refused
A hugely contentious plan to turn a historic former hotel in the shadow of the Forth Bridge into flats has been kicked out by councillors in Fife.
The council ruled the developer had not provided enough evidence to back up its claim the Albert Hotel in North Queensferry was no longer viable as a business.
The plan unveiled by Edinburgh-based Festival Inns proposed turning the 19th-century C-Listed building into residential accommodation.
The company withdrew its original proposal after running into more than 100 objections, and returned with a fresh bid in December 2021 for one two-bedroomed flat and three flats with three bedrooms.
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But the proposed development continued to face considerable opposition in the community.
The much-photographed Main Street property sits in the centre of North Queensferry’s conservation area, and the community argued strongly it could still have a vibrant future as a tourist attraction, despite being boarded up and closed for the past four years.
The building has declined in recent years and while structurally sound, according to a report to the committee, could be “potentially dangerous”.
The developer argued it was no longer viable to run as a hotel, and needed substantial investment.
It stated: “With the minimal income from local trade and the year-on-year decline of any significant hotel trade, the operation of the property as a hotel with bar and dining facilities is not economically viable and that any investment would be better utilised in redevelopment of the property for the residential market.”
Festival Inns’ application was to turn it into four flats with balconies offering spectacular views of the Forth Rail Bridge World Heritage Site.
But its submission was ruled inadequate by officers and councillors.
A report to the committee stated: “It is considered that insufficient evidence has been submitted that demonstrates that the use of the premises as a licensed hotel business is not viable.
“It is also considered that insufficient evidence has been submitted that demonstrates the property and business has been actively marketed for a period of 18 months at a fair market value.
“The principle of the proposed change of use is therefore not acceptable.”
Officers also told the committee there were no accounts submitted for the former operator, noting: “It was let to various tenants and its use as a hotel has ceased, but that does not evidence the fact the use as a hotel is not viable.
“There are issues around the valuation of the building. It has deteriorated in condition and the valuation is going back to full survey.
“We are not satisfied the evidence is really there that it is not viable.”
The committee refused permission for the change of use.
It also rejected a subsequent application to carry out internal and external alterations to the flats.
Mary Stewart, service manager told the committee: “The proposal would also involve external alterations which would have a detrimental impact on the character of the listed building.
“The loss of the painted signage would have considerable impact on the building.” | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/politics/council/bid-to-turn-historic-fife-hotel-in-shadow-of-forth-bridge-into-flats-refused-3818358 | 2022-08-26T14:49:24Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/politics/council/bid-to-turn-historic-fife-hotel-in-shadow-of-forth-bridge-into-flats-refused-3818358 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Extra cash to tackle fuel poverty in West Lothian
West Lothian Council has put up extra funding targeted at helping people meeting steeply rising fuel costs and a spiralling cost of living crisis this winter.
The money is in addition to nationally funded schemes already in place including the £400 reduction in bills agreed earlier this year.
Nahid Hanif, the Anti-Poverty service manager with the council, told a meeting of the Corporate Policy and Resource Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel (PDSP) that a range of extra help payments had been brought in.
West Lothian Council has approved support schemes which include: £135,000 allocated to a “feeling the pinch” fund delivering specific one-off funding for households. Another £392,000 has been allocated to provide an £80 “winter support payment” to customers in receipt of Council Tax Reduction most likely to experience hardship in the winter months including.
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And a fund of £42,000 is available to provide additional support for energy bills for people with disabilities.
The Anti-Poverty service works with clients looking at income and expenditure and helping ensure they are claiming all they are entitled to. She advised people who have concerns to speak to the Anti-Poverty service who can advise on benefits and hello people maximising incomes.
Ms Hanif added: “We are taking a paper to the Community Planning Partnership to ask partners how we can all work together to support those on low income through this cost of living crisis.”
Pensioner households will receive an extra £300 in 2022/23 to help them cover the rising cost of energy this winter. This additional one-off payment will go to the over eight million pensioner households across the UK who receive the Winter Fuel Payment and will be paid on top of any other one-off support a pensioner household is entitled to.
All pensioner households will get the one-off Pensioner Cost of Living Payment as a top-up to their annual Winter Fuel Payment in November/December 2022.
The Winter Fuel Payment is payable automatically to people who get the State Pension or another social security benefit (not Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Child Benefit or Universal Credit) This payment is not taxable and does not affect eligibility for other benefits. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/politics/council/extra-cash-to-tackle-fuel-poverty-in-west-lothian-3818029 | 2022-08-26T14:49:45Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/politics/council/extra-cash-to-tackle-fuel-poverty-in-west-lothian-3818029 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
5 travel tips for drivers over the August bank holiday weekend
It’s estimated around 15 million leisure trips planned for the weekend.
Thousands of people around the country are set to enjoy a long weekend as the summer bank holiday is here.
Road traffic is expected to be heavier than usual as millions of people take to the roads - whether it’s for a trip to the beach or driving back from visiting friends and family.
Ahead of the bank holiday rush, the AA has issued an amber warning for traffic estimating that 45% of UK drivers will take to the roads for a non-commuting journey between Friday and Monday, with around 15 million leisure trips planned for the weekend.
Roads are expected to be exceptionally busy from Friday until Tuesday but the AA predicts that leisure traffic will reach its peak on Saturday between 10am and 4pm.
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With that in mind, Claims.co.uk has provided their top tips on staying safe on the road over the bank holiday weekend.
5 travel safety tips for drivers over the bank holiday
Practice safe habits
It’s best to stick to basics, ensure that you’re not too distracted, ensure seat belts are used correctly and deal with any phone calls, texts, emails and navigation systems (if needed) before you set off.
Also check the essentials of the car. Check tyre pressure, brake fluid, screenwash, oil before you set off too.
Stay Hydrated
Becoming dehydrated, especially on a long journey is dangerous as you can lose your focus and concentration.
The Met Office is predicting another hot weekend with temperatures to exceed 20C+ in most areas in the UK, so have plenty of fluid before and take regular breaks where you can drink some more too.
Ensure safety
One of the hardest parts of driving is manoeuvring, so make sure that before you do it, you can. If you’re not confident you can do a manoeuvre safely, don’t do it.
Be patient with other road users
Some other drivers may be new on the road, or just not as confident as you. Maintain safety and be wary to not try and force them into changing their style to avoid any potential danger.
Refresh your road rules knowledge
When you start to drive for a prolonged period of time, you may fall into some habits that could compromise your safety. However, being aware of all driving regulations should be a priority for every road user. This is especially important when driving in standstill traffic. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/5-travel-tips-for-drivers-over-the-august-bank-holiday-weekend-3819651 | 2022-08-26T14:50:32Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/5-travel-tips-for-drivers-over-the-august-bank-holiday-weekend-3819651 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Energy price cap: Average household energy bill to rise to £3,549
The new Ofgem energy price cap will be those in England, Scotland and Wales using a typical amount of energy will pay nearly £300 a month
Ofgem has announced that the typical household bill will hit £3,549 a year from 1 October as the new energy price cap is announced.
On the official website, Ofgem said that the increase reflects the continued rise in global wholesale gas prices, following the Covid pandemic and Russia switching off gas supplies to Europe.
The price cap for the average household is currently £1,971, and limits how much providers can charge their customers in England, Scotland and Wales.
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Whilst a rise this steep is never ideal, it comes amid a cost of living crisis which has left thousands financially strained as prices soar.
CEO of Ofgem, Jonathan Brearley said: “We know the massive impact this price cap increase will have on households across Britain and the difficult decisions consumers will now have to make.
“I talk to customers regularly and I know that today’s news will be very worrying for many.
“The price of energy has reached record levels driven by an aggressive economic act by the Russian state.
“They have slowly and deliberately turned off the gas supplies to Europe causing harm to our households, businesses and wider economy.
“Ofgem has no choice but to reflect these cost increases in the price cap.
“The Government support package is delivering help right now, but it’s clear the new Prime Minister will need to act further to tackle the impact of the price rises that are coming in October and next year.
“We are working with ministers, consumer groups and industry on a set of options for the incoming Prime Minister that will require urgent action.
“The response will need to match the scale of the crisis we have before us. With the right support in place and with regulator, government, industry and consumers working together, we can find a way through this.”
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis labelled the 80% ‘hideous’ in a series of tweets, saying that “the real shock is this announcement happened without firm new help in place.”
He also said: “More help is desperately needed for the poorest or people will die this winter due to [the] unaffordability of an 80% SO FAR energy price cap hike”.
In a statement, a campaign spokesperson for Liz Truss: "Today’s announcement will cause grave concern to many people across the UK who will be worried about paying their bills.
"As prime minister, Liz would ensure people get the support needed to get through these tough times.
"She will immediately take action to put more money back in people’s pockets by cutting taxes and suspending green energy tariffs.
"This is on top of ongoing work such as the Energy Bills Support Scheme, which will see a £400 discount paid to consumers from October, and the £1,200 package of support for the most vulnerable.
"Liz will work flat-out to deliver long-term energy affordability and security, unleashing more energy by maximising our North Sea oil and gas production - helping keep bills down in the future."
How to receive the £400 energy grant
There is no need to apply for the £400 energy grant. The discount is automatically applied by energy suppliers across England, Scotland and Wales.
Direct debit and credit card customers will see the money added to their account, whilst customers with prepayment metres will have the amount applied to their meter, or receive a voucher.
When will the next price cap be announced?
The next price cap will be announced on 24 November, and will come into effect on 1 January 2023 until 31 March 2023. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/energy-price-cap-average-household-energy-bill-to-rise-to-ps3549-3820628 | 2022-08-26T14:50:53Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/energy-price-cap-average-household-energy-bill-to-rise-to-ps3549-3820628 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Greggs reveals when the Pumpkin Spice Latte will go on sale and there’s not long to wait
Greggs launches Pumpkin Spice Latte earlier than any coffee shop.
It won’t be long before temperatures drop and autumn leaves start spiralling tinted in a golden hue, and you may start yearning for a seasonal drink to warm you up. British bakery- chain Greggs has your back.
In a shocking announcement, Greggs revealed that it will be kicking off Pumpkin Spice Latte season earlier than any other high street coffee shop.
Not only that, the widely-adored drink will be released in the UK earlier than ever before, hitting a Greggs store near you on Thursday August 25.
Taking to Twitter to announce the news, Greggs said: “It might still be summer, but it’s time to spice things up... Pumpkin Spice Latte is back in Greggs shops from tomorrow”
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And fans have gone wild with one replying, “I AM SO FREAKING HAPPY! MY FAVOURITE DRINK”.
A second user added: “Love these that means it’s not long till the #festivebakes are back.”
The spiced drink will cost £2.20 and is made using Fairtrade Arabica and Robusta coffee beans from Peru, Colombia, and Tanzania, slow-roasted to create an extra-flavoursome brew.
A Greggs spokesperson said: “Although we’re still enjoying the last of the summer heat, we know how much our customers enjoy a Pumpkin Spice Latte, no matter what the temperature!
“We hope the early return of this favourite will be a delight to Greggs fans nationwide.”
You can order the drink via Click + Collect through the Greggs website or Greggs App.
New users to the Greggs App will get a free Pumpkin Spice Latte (or any regular hot drink) on registration which they can redeem in-shop. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/greggs-pumpkin-spice-latte-return-date-revealed-3818049 | 2022-08-26T14:51:00Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/greggs-pumpkin-spice-latte-return-date-revealed-3818049 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NTA 2022: Robbie Williams to perform in ITV’s National Television Awards show - how to watch and get tickets
Robbie Williams will open National TV Awards 2022 with a performance celebrating 25 years as a solo-artist.
The National Television Awards has announced that Robbie Williams will open the show with an exclusive performance.
Celebrating 25-years as a solo artist, Williams is set to release his thirteenth studio album, XXV, on September 9.
The former Take That member will play a variety of his greatest hits at Wembley’s OVO Arena as the star-spangled evening celebrates a year in television.
Taking to Twitter to announce the news, the official National TV Awards account said: “It’s official… Robbie Williams will be opening this year’s NTAs! #NTAs2022”
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Fans were over the moon with one user replying, “Oh my absolutely buzzing”.
A second user added: “Great News!! Everyone loves a bit of Let Me Entertain You..”
How to watch the National Television Awards 2022
The National Television Awards 2022 is set to be broadcast live on ITV from 8pm on Thursday, September 15.
You can watch it live & on catch-up by visiting ITV streaming service ITVHUB.
How to get National Television Awards 2022 tickets
You are still able to get tickets for the National Television Awards 2022 by visiting the Ticketmaster website.
National Television Awards 2022 full shortlist and how to vote
The full shortlist of nominees has been announced and now it’s down to the public to vote for their favourite shows, cast and crew.
Fans can vote on the official National Television Awards website.
Votes must be in by 12pm on Thursday, 15 September ahead of the live NTA ceremony that evening.
National Television Awards full shortlist
New Drama
Heartstopper
Time
Trigger Point
This Is Going To Hurt
Talent Show
Strictly Come Dancing
Britain’s Got Talent
The Masked Singer
Ru Paul’s Drag Race
Authored Documentary
Paddy and Christine McGuiness: Our Family and Autism
Tom Parker: Inside My Head
Kate Garraway: Caring For Derek
Katie Price: What Harvey Did Next
Julia Bradbury: Breast Cancer and Me
Returning Drama
Bridgerton
The Split
Peaky Blinders
Call The Midwife
TV Presenter
Alison Hammond
Ant & Dec
Graham Norton
Bradley Walsh
Factual Entertainment
Clarkson’s Farm
Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs
The Great British Bake Off
Gogglebox
Drama Performance
Jonathan Bailey - Anthony Bridgerton - Bridgerton
Vicky McClure - Lana Washington - Trigger Point
Cillian Murphy - Thomas Shelby - Peaky Blinders
Nicola Walker - Hannah - The Split
The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award
Taskmaster
Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night
The Graham Norton Show
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
Serial Drama
Neighbours
Emmerdale
Coronation Street
EastEnders
Expert
Sir David Attenborough - The Green Planet
Martin Lewis - The Martin Lewis Money Show
Kaleb Cooper - Clarkson’s Farm
Jay Blades - The Repair Shop
Serial Drama Performance
Rose Ayling-Ellis - Frankie Lewis - EastEnders
Mark Charnock - Marlon Dingle - Emmerdale
Gillian Wright - Jean Slater - EastEnders
Paige Sandhu - Meena Jutla - Emmerdale
Quiz Game Show
Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel
Beat the Chasers
The 1% Club
In for a Penny
Rising Star
Charithra Chandran - Edwina Sharma - Bridgerton
Joe Locke - Charlie Spring - Heartstopper
Kit Connor - Nick Nelson - Heartstopper
Paddy Bever - Max Turner - Coronation Street
Daytime
This Morning
The Chase
Loose Women
The Repair Shop
Comedy
Derry Girls
After Life
Not Going Out
Sex Education
Talent Show Judge
Mo Gilligan - The Masked Singer
David Williams - Britain’s Got Talent
RuPaul - RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
Anton Du Beke - Strictly Come Dancing
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The types of sharks you can find in UK waters - full list and how dangerous they are
Here are the different species of sharks that can be found in UK waters.
Shark sightings are on the rise in the UK after a porbeagle shark was spotted in the waters of Plymouth’s Mayflower Marina.
That, partnered with the fact basking sharks have been located in Torquay and Kent, has raised the question of how many sharks the UK has.
Currently, there are over 400 known species of shark across the world, and it is believed that more than 40 of those enter UK waters.
However, Sharks Trust believe that only 21 can be found nearby all year round.
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Here is everything you need to know, such as a full list of all the types of sharks in the UK and how dangerous they are.
What are the most common sharks spotted in UK waters?
- Basking Shark
It measures at a length of up to 12 metres and is the second biggest shark in UK waters. They are gentle animals that dine on plankton, and the best time to spot them in the UK is between May and October.
- Porbeagle
It is the most common shark that is spotted in the UK, feeds on small fish and there are cases of one killing a human.
- Dogfish
One of the most common species found in UK waters, it feasts on anything from prawns to small fish and is found in southern and western waters.
- Spurdog
One of the few venomous fish found in UK waters, its venom causes extreme discomfort and swelling and they are always found near the seabed.
- Shortfin mako
It is the fastest shark in the sea as it can reach near 50mph speeds. It is an apex predator that eats tuna and swordfish.
- Tope
Six-foot-long in size, the Tope is known for being aggressive and powerful.
- Smooth-hound
It is found in waters off the coast of South and West England and they are known as gummy sharks and are not scary.
Full list of all types of shark that pass through UK waters
- Porbeagle Shark
- Smallspotted Catsharks
- Nursehounds
- White Shark
- Portuguese Dogfish
- Black Dogfish
- Birdbeak Dogfish
- Rough Longnose Dogfish
- Sailfin Roughshark
- Angular Roughshark
- Longnose Velvet Dogfish
- Knifetooth Shark
- Kitefin Shark
- Gulper Shark
- Spurdog
- Leafscale Gulper Shark
- Basking sharks
- Blue Shark
- Shortfin Mako Shark
- Smooth Hammerhead
- Frilled Shark
- Thresher Shark
- Bigeye Thresher Shark
- Oceanic Whitetip Shark
- Common skate, blue skate
- White Ghost Catshark
- Mouse Catshark
- Bramble Shark
- Velvet Belly Lantern Shark
- Tope Shark
- Blackmouth Catshark, Blackmouth Dogfish
- Smalleye Catshark
- Iceland Shark
- Nurse Shark
- Sharpnose Sevengill Shark
- Bluntnose Sixgill Shark
- Starry smoothhound
- Small-spotted Catshark
- Greenland Shark
- Spiny Dogfish
- Angel Shark
- Smalltooth Sandtiger
- Tiger Shark
- Scalloped Hammerhead Shark
For more information about each species, please visit the Shark Trust website. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/the-types-of-sharks-you-can-find-in-uk-waters-full-list-and-how-dangerous-they-are-3819170 | 2022-08-26T14:51:34Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/the-types-of-sharks-you-can-find-in-uk-waters-full-list-and-how-dangerous-they-are-3819170 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 28?
Skincare and beauty fridge is the newest trend to hit Aldi and Lidl middle aisles
What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 28?
Aldi Specialbuys and the Middle of Lidl have become a crucial part of the British shopping experience.
From luxury chairs to everyday essentials, bargain-hunters across the country have found hidden gems throughout the mysterious middle aisle.
Last year, Lidl’s Middle of Lidl sell-out shoe appeared online for more than four times its original price, whereas the popular hanging egg-chair sold out quicker than Glastonury tickets.
With offers constantly in rotation, it is always worth a look at what is featuring in Aldi and Lidl’s middle aisle this weekend.
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Aldi Specialbuys
This sunday at Aldi, the store is offering popular skincare products and a beauty fridge to preserve your favourites.
Ever since the skincare sector took off, it costs a pretty penny to get the right serum or SPF product for your routine. What’s even worse, these products are extremely prone to going bad, growing bacteria and spoiling if kept at the wrong temperature.
The 4 Litre Skincare and Beauty Fridge - coming to Aldi’s middle aisle this sunday - will solve this problem and save you an immeasurable amount of money by keeping your beauty products fresh and pristine.
By now, the whole world knows the importance of plant therapy - walking into a house and being lifted by an assortment of well-groomed wildlife. For under £7.99, Aldi is offering The Green Monstera in Ceramic - the perfect plant to brighten up any room.
You can choose from grey, dark green and light green pots to match your decor.
This Lacura Miracle Oil Spray 100ml caused an uproar when it was discontinued earlier this year. Reviewers let it be known that they are “OBSESSED” with this oil and that this “miracle oil is just that… a miracle!”
This sunday, you’ll get a chance to grab the moisturising spray for just £3.99.
Lidl Middle Aisle
Perhaps you want to spruce up your bathroom and household or can’t wait to escape and do a bit of DIY this weekend, a trip to the Middle of Lidl is on the cards for the whole family. From a luxury jet flosser to a cordless screwdriver, quality has never been so affordable.
In an era, defined by “Turkey teeth” and dental damage, why not take the easier, safer route? In Lidl, you can find the Nevadent Water Jet Flosser - the device that cleans where the toothbrush can’t.
The oral hygiene product features 4 jet tips all designed to target food residue - there is even a multi-jet setting to massage your gums.
No matter the time, no matter the place - clutter is a problem that transgresses any standard living condition. We’ve all been there… tucking paperwork underneath the bed or into a forbidden cupboard.
At Lidl, organising has never been easier with these stylish and varied bamboo storage boxes, perfect for the bathroom or living room space. Grab the Livarno Home Bamboo Storage Boxes for £12.99.
Admittedly, this list has been a bit design focused - what if you want to really get into the foundations of the house? This Parkside Cordless Screwdriver is perfect for any DIY junki, featuring simple USB-C charging and a rotation speed of 200rpm.
Get it this sunday at Lidl for under £10.
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What’s on Netflix in September: new films and TV shows including Fate The Winx Saga and Blonde
Marilyn Monroe biopic and new season of Cobra Kai are set to arrive next month, here’s when
As summer is ushered out, autumn makes its way through the door and alongside it - a host of new Netflix shows for bingers to sink their teeth into.
Netflix - which is fresh off the back of losing a million subscribers due to the cost of living crisis - will hope it can win tv and film buffs back after announcing an exciting September schedule.
From the nail-biting Thai Cave Rescue to cult-classic Napolean Dynamite, here’s a taster of the new additions to Netflix this September.
What’s on Netflix in September?
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Fate: The Winx Saga (Season 2)
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina actress, Abigail Cowen stars in the new season of teen-drama series, Fate: The Winx Saga.
The show - based on Nickelodeon series ‘Winx Club’ - is about a fairy named Bloom who enrols at a magic boarding school called Alfea.
Love is Blind: After The Altar (Season 2)
Love is Blind is a social experiment where singletons go on a date with one another and try to establish a connection. Love is Blind: After The Altar (Season 2) revisits the couples to uncover the journey since.
Blonde (2022)
Keep your eyes peeled for, Blonde, a new biopic drama starring Ana De Armas as Marilyn Monroe and The Pianist actor Adrien Brody. The film follows the actress’s dramatic life, on and off the screen.
The Courier (2020)
Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, the historical spy flick is all about British intelligence and Russian secrets.
Every new film and TV show coming to Netflix UK in September 2022
September 1
- Æon Flux (2005)
- Barbie in Rock ‘N Royals (2015)
- Barbie & Her Sisters In A Pony Tale (2013)
- Cop Car (2015)
- Disconnect (2012)
- Gecko’s Garage (Season 1)
- Joe Kidd (1972)
- Laurence of Arabia (1962)
- Love in the Villa (2022)
- Michael Jackson’s This Is It (2009)
- Midway (1976)
- Morphle: My Magic Pet: The Halloween Candy Magic Pet – Kids animated movie.
- Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
- Off the Hook (Season 1)
- Sam Morril: Same Time Tomorrow (2022)
- Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles (Season 2)
- Shameless (Season 11)
- Son of Rambow (2007)
- The Associate (1996)
- The Sting (1973)
- Under Her Control (2022)
September 2
- Buy My House (Season 1)
- Devil in Ohio (Limited Series)
- Fakes (Season 1)
- Ivy & Bean Trilogy (2022)
- Little Women (Season 1 – New Episodes Weekly)
- You’re Nothing Special (Season 1)
September 3
- Amsterdam Vice (2019)
- Le Ballon Rouge (1956)
- Little Matters Insects (2014)
- Operation Ragnarok (2018)
- Pearl Islands (2013)
- Portugal’s Mountains of Wonder (2016)
September 5
- Once Upon a Small Town (Season 1 – New Episodes Weekly)
September 6
- Bee and Puppycat (Season 1)
- Get Smart with Money (2022)
- Rodrigo Marques: King of Uncouth (2022)
- Sheng Wang: Sweet and Juicy (2022)
- Untold: The Race of the Century (2022)
September 7
- Chef’s Table: Pizza (Season 1)
- Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer
September 8
- Entrapped (Season 1)
- The Anthrax Attacks In The Shadow of 9/11 (2022)
- The Big Ugly (2020)
- The Imperfects (Season 1)
- September 9
- Cobra Kai (Season 5)
- End of the Road (2022)
- Kajillionaire (2020)
- No Limit (2022)
- Narco-Saints (Season 1)
September 10
- Killer Elite (2011)
- Uncharted Amazon (2015)
- Vampyres (2015)
- September 11
- All My Life (2020)
September 13
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Season 1)
September 14
- El Rey, Vicente Fernández (Season 1)
- Heartbreak High (Season 1)
- Sins of our Mother (Limited Series)
- The Catholic School (2022)
- The Lørenskog Disappearance (Season 1)
- The Next Karate Kid (1994)
September 15
- Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- (Part 2)
- Liss Pereira: Adulting (2022)
- Terim (Season 1)
September 16
- The Brave Ones (Season 1)
- Do Revenge (2022)
- Drifting Home (2022)
- Fate: The Winx Saga (Season 2)
- Gymnastics Academy: A Second Chance (Season 1)
- I Used to be Famous (2022
- Jogi (2022)
- Love is Blind: After The Altar (Season 2)
- Santo (Season 1)
- Skandal! Bringing Down Wirecard (2022)
- The Brave Ones (Season 1)
September 17
- Bloomfield (1970)
- Glastonbury Fayre (1972)
September 20
- Patton Oswalt: We All Scream (2022)
September 21
- Designing Miami (Season 1)
- Fortune Seller: A TV ScamWanna (Season 1)
- Iron Chef: Mexico (Season 1)
- Only For Love (Season 1)
September 22
- Thai Cave Rescue (Limited Series)
September 23
- A Jazzman’s Blues (2022)
- Athena (2022)
- Lou (2022)
September 24
- Fullmetal Alchemist The Final Alchemy (2022)
September 26
- My Little Pony: Make Your Mark (Chapter 2)
September 27
- Nick Kroll: Little Big Boy (2022)
September 28
- Blonde (2022)
September 29
- The Empress (Season 1)
September 30
- Anikalupo (2022)
- Entergalactic (Season 1)
- Rainbow (2022) | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/whats-on-netflix-in-september-new-films-and-tv-shows-including-fate-the-winx-saga-and-blonde-3818162 | 2022-08-26T14:52:02Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/whats-on-netflix-in-september-new-films-and-tv-shows-including-fate-the-winx-saga-and-blonde-3818162 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
KENNEWICK, Wash.-
The new Public Market in Kennewick is hosting an End of Summer Bash through Sunday at 4 p.m.
This is the first large-scale event for the market since it opened at 10 E. Bruneau in Kennewick.
The free event will feature food, music, a beer garden, shopping, and games, as well as different activities each day, such as yoga or community mural painting. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/kennewick-public-market-hosting-end-of-summer-bash/article_12686ebe-253f-11ed-b0cf-f70bc3e933ae.html | 2022-08-26T14:52:24Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/kennewick-public-market-hosting-end-of-summer-bash/article_12686ebe-253f-11ed-b0cf-f70bc3e933ae.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PENDLETON, Ore.-
The Pendleton Friends of the Library is holding its annual book sale Thursday through Saturday, August 25th-27th, at the Pendleton Convention Center.
All proceeds from the sale benefit the Pendleton Public Library.
A preview sale was held on Thursday from7-9 p.m.
On Friday, August, 26th, the sale is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
On Saturday, August, 27th, the sale runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a $1 bag sale from 3-5 p.m.
The Pendleton Convention Center is located at 1601 Westgate. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/pendleton-friends-of-the-library-hosting-weekend-book-sale/article_f2d81c62-2542-11ed-a39d-47602be5b74d.html | 2022-08-26T14:52:30Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/pendleton-friends-of-the-library-hosting-weekend-book-sale/article_f2d81c62-2542-11ed-a39d-47602be5b74d.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Draw and cash details as Hearts learn who they can meet in Europa Conference League
UEFA will could pair Hearts with some major European names in Friday’s Europa Conference League group phase draw.
However, some taxing trips may also lie in wait for the Edinburgh club following their exit from the Europa League at the play-off stage.
FC Zurich’s 1-0 victory at Tynecastle Park on Thursday evening secured the Swiss champions a 3-1 aggregate passage into the Europa League groups. Hearts now parachute into the Conference League, which will be drawn in Istanbul at 1.30pm UK time on Friday.
Robbie Neilson’s team will be in Pot 3 and will be paired with one team each from Pots 1, Pot 2 and Pot 4. Pot details are below.
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Pot 1: Villarreal, Basel, Slavia Prague, AZ Alkmaar, Gent, Istanbul Başakşehir, Partizan Belgrade and West Ham United.
Pot 2: CFR Cluj, Molde, FC Steaua Bucharest, Fiorentina, Cologne, Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Slovan Bratislava.
Pot 3: Nice, Anderlecht, Zalgiris, Austria Vienna, Heart of Midlothian, Shamrock Rovers, Sivasspor and Vaduz.
Pot 4: Dnipro, Lech Poznań, Slovácko, Silkeborg, Djurgårdens IF, Pyunik Yerevan, Riga FS and Ballkani.
While the likes of Villarreal from Spain, Italian giants Fiorentina and English Premier League club West Ham United offer plenty glamour, some other lesser-known sides would be difficult opponents.
Ballkani from Kosovo, Pyunik of Armenia and Ukrainian side Dnipro carry a much lower profile and an element of the unknown.
Hearts will earn around £2.8million for taking part in the Conference League group phase. Extra money will be gained from ticket sales and points won in the section.
The Conference League pays clubs £420,000 per win and £140,000 for a draw. There is also a £250,000 “cushion” given to any club who loses the Europa League play-off and ends up in the Conference groups. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/draw-and-cash-details-as-hearts-learn-who-they-can-meet-in-europa-conference-league-3820208 | 2022-08-26T14:53:09Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/draw-and-cash-details-as-hearts-learn-who-they-can-meet-in-europa-conference-league-3820208 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Europa League boost for Hearts as FC Zurich arrive in Edinburgh without key player after flight delay
FC Zurich arrived in Edinburgh on Wednesday afternoon without key midfielder Blerim Džemaili for their Europa League return leg against Hearts.
Coach Franco Foda reported that Džemaili, who scored Zurich’s second goal in last week’s 2-1 first leg win, is unavailable because of a calf problem. Foda also made light of a three-hour delay to the Swiss champions’ travel plans.
They were due to depart for Scotland at 11am Swiss time on Wednesday but were given notice on Tuesday that their flight was moving to 2pm. They trained at Tynecastle at 6pm last night.
Asked if anyone was missing from his squad, Foda replied: “Blerim Džemaili is the only one absent due to his injury. He has not recovered in time for this game. That is the only player absent. He has a problem with his calf muscle.”
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Foda did not seem overly concerned at having to change the team’s itinerary due to the flight delay. “Of course it would have preferable to arrive in the morning, have lunch and have more of a relaxed day but it’s not a big problem,” he said. “There were some changes to the flights due to not being able to land at the expected time.
“We did another training session at home but the players are still able to relax and have a session at the stadium. There is no big problem for us.”
The German coach stressed that a hostile Tynecastle crowd will not unsettle his team. “This is not the first time that we've played in a full stadium, we are looking forward to it,” he explained.
“Playing in front of a crowd of 20,000 people is what it's all about. For the players and staff, that is going to give us a big boost. From the first second we need to be really awake and work with this good atmosphere to make the best of it.”
Zurich midfielder Ole Selnaes expects Hearts to offer more attacking threat in this match: “I expect them to attack more than the last game because they need to win and score goals. I’m thinking more about us. We are leading 2-1 and they are at home. I think they will play direct, attacking football. We are ready for everything.” | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/europa-league-boost-for-hearts-as-fc-zurich-arrive-in-edinburgh-without-key-player-after-flight-delay-3818462 | 2022-08-26T14:53:23Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/europa-league-boost-for-hearts-as-fc-zurich-arrive-in-edinburgh-without-key-player-after-flight-delay-3818462 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Hearts gameplan for FC Zurich return leg involves 'quite a few attacking players'
With FC Zurich holding a slender 2-1 advantage from their Europa League play-off first leg against Hearts, the Edinburgh club are preparing a more aggressive approach at Tynecastle Park on Thursday.
They need to overturn the deficit to secure a group place and avoid dropping into the Europa Conference League. Zurich demonstrated their counter-attacking capabilities in St Gallen last week, however Hearts intend to attack with greater purpose when opportunities arise in this return match.
“We’re playing against a very good team so we have to make sure that defensively we’re solid and organised. When the chances come, we need to take them,” said manager Robbie Neilson.
“We gave up a few chances over there but we also created a number of chances so it’s going to be a tough game. We have to make sure we’re set up defensively but also a threat and we’ll put quite a few attacking players out to try and win the game.”
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Tynecastle is sold out for its biggest game in years and Hearts supporters will generate an intimidating atmosphere. “We have to use it [the atmosphere] to our advantage. Away goals don't count so it's a straight shootout,” said Neilson.
“We're a goal behind so we have to take the game to them. I would expect them to try to manage the game and hit us on the counter-attack because they're very good on the counter.
“We need to make sure we cover that but we'll have 20,000 fans here and they'll want to see us perform. We want to make sure we start the game well.
“It's probably one of the biggest matches at Tynecastle. We've had cup finals at the national stadium but as a European experience, it's massive for us to have this opportunity to get to the group stage of the Europa.”
Neilson added that players feel confident about progressing. “We've done all right at the start of the season but I think in certain periods of games we could have done a lot better. We're in a good place at the moment. We know tomorrow is going to be tough.
“They are Swiss champions, they did well against us last week, and they've got something to play for tomorrow. The boys are looking forward to it. Coming back here with the fans, the atmosphere, we feel we've got a real good chance.”
Goalkeeper Craig Gordon and defender Stephen Kingsley will play after missing Sunday’s Premiership loss at Celtic. “The only ones out are Craig Halkett and Beni Baningime,” confirmed Neilson. “Halkett will probably be another week to ten days.”
Neilson also admitted this tie is a reward for Hearts fans who helped save the club and stuck by them through difficult periods in recent years.
“It’s probably the biggest driver for us all at the club, from the playing staff and coaching staff. Out of any fans in the world they probably deserve it more because they put their hands in their pocket and saved the club.
“We’ve had administration, demotion, coming back up again, top six, European football and last week was brilliant just to see the fans over in Switzerland. Hopefully the ones that could not make it enjoy it. We’ve got another three trips away and three home games and we’ve certainly earned it.” | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-gameplan-for-fc-zurich-return-leg-involves-quite-a-few-attacking-players-3818077 | 2022-08-26T14:53:49Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-gameplan-for-fc-zurich-return-leg-involves-quite-a-few-attacking-players-3818077 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Kye Rowles reveals changing-room mindset with Hearts 90 minutes away from facing likes of Manchester United, Roma, Lazio, Arsenal or Real Betis
Kye Rowles has played just five competitive matches for Hearts but finds himself 90 minutes away from potentially facing Manchester United, Roma, Lazio, Arsenal or Real Betis in the Europa League.
The Edinburgh club are one game from the lucrative group stages as they welcome FC Zurich to Tynecastle Park for Thursday’s play-off return leg. They are 2-1 down from the first match in Switzerland but, with a full and raucous support behind them, believe they can progress.
Awaiting them in the group phase are some of European football’s most respected names. Real Sociedad, Feyenoord and SC Braga are also potential opponents along with United, Arsenal, both Rome clubs and Betis.
“It is pretty wild, to be honest,” admitted Rowles, the Australian defender who joined Hearts from Central Coast Mariners during the summer. “We are just focused on the game, not the occasion or where it could get us. We know if we focus on this game and do our best then the result will come and we can worry about that stuff afterwards.”
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Hearts are determined not to rely on the safety net of a Europa Conference League spot, which awaits the losers of this play-off tie.
“We don't want to rest on the fact that we have guaranteed group-stage football,” said Rowles. “We want to mix it with the best and qualify for the Europa League so we are focused on getting a positive result.”
Lawrence Shankland’s first-leg penalty preceded two quick goals by Adrian Guerrero and Blerim Džemaili to hand Zurich their advantage. At that point, the experience of Hearts captain Craig Gordon and defender Stephen Kingsley kicked in.
“They definitely helped to steady the ship,” revealed Rowles.” They just looked around and told all us young boys: ‘Keep your head and just focus on your next pass, your next touch. Don’t let the situation get out of hand.’ I think that really helped us stay in the game.
“I tried to watch as many group-stage and qualifying games as I can [back home] but obviously the time difference is a bit dodgy. I’ve always enjoyed watching the European games with the best teams going at it. You try to learn from the players playing in those games.” | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/kye-rowles-reveals-changing-room-mindset-with-hearts-90-minutes-away-from-facing-likes-of-manchester-united-roma-lazio-arsenal-or-real-betis-3818383 | 2022-08-26T14:54:09Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/kye-rowles-reveals-changing-room-mindset-with-hearts-90-minutes-away-from-facing-likes-of-manchester-united-roma-lazio-arsenal-or-real-betis-3818383 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
'A player we like' - Jamie McAllister speaks on Hibs transfer plans and Christian Doidge position
Hibs assistant manager Jamie McAllister has refused to rule out further additions to the Easter Road squad – but insisted that the coaching staff are ‘more than happy’ with the current group.
It has been relatively quiet on the transfer front for Hibs in the last week or so after a flurry of signings earlier in the summer, but with the window closing on September 1 next week, there is still time for movement.
Speaking as he previewed Saturday’s Scottish Premiership trip to St Mirren, McAllister said: “We will wait and see. We're always looking to add to the squad and improve it.
"If we can get one or two in then great, but if not we're more than happy with what we've got."
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McAllister also appeared to shut down any chance of Christian Doidge moving on from the club. The 30-year-old striker has been linked with a return to former club Forest Green Rovers and was supposedly a target for other clubs in Scotland including Dundee, but is happy and settled at Easter Road and keen to win back his starting berth, and the No.2 gave the Welshman a vote of confidence.
His 2021/22 campaign was pockmarked by illness and injury but he scored a first-half hat-trick in the 5-0 Premier Sports Cup victory over Clyde, set up Josh Campbell’s equaliser against Rangers last weekend and has been involved in every league game so far from the bench.
“Christian's been brilliant since we came in, he's had a really good pre-season,” McAllister explained.
"He's a player we like. He gives us something we don't have and he's an experienced player with good quality." | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/a-player-we-like-jamie-mcallister-speaks-on-hibs-transfer-plans-and-christian-doidge-position-3819951 | 2022-08-26T14:54:48Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/a-player-we-like-jamie-mcallister-speaks-on-hibs-transfer-plans-and-christian-doidge-position-3819951 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Hibs' Josh Campbell could be big asset this season as early form vindicates Lee Johnson call
It’s hard to imagine even the most ardent and optimistic of Hibs fans predicting, on the eve of the new season, that Josh Campbell would score two vital goals in the opening few matches.
Yet an insistence from the coaching staff that he get forward more appears to be paying off, with the 22-year-old scoring an opening-day injury-time winner at St Johnstone from right-wingback and an equaliser, again in time added-on, against Rangers after starting at left-wingback before moving into central midfield.
Manager Lee Johnson praised Campbell’s efforts to link play but revealed in the aftermath of the 2-2 draw that he was keen to get him further up the park – a tactical decision that ultimately bore fruit.
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Even as recently as last season it wasn’t clear which position got the best out of Campbell. He had his moments throughout the campaign – an impressive showing against Rangers in November in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final, a first senior goal against St Mirren in December, and his first Scotland Under-21 caps – but started just three of Hibs’ final seven games under interim boss David Gray and it remained unclear what role he might play under a new manager despite signing a long-term deal in December.
Since the arrival of Johnson however, the versatile midfielder has become a key cog; a reliable, energetic figure capable of lung-busting 90-minute performances – or coming off the bench to affect a game.
In seven games this season he has three goals and one assist; stats of which a centre-forward might be proud.
He has played at left-back, left-wingback, right-wingback, central midfield, and attacking midfield and will undoubtedly take up further roles before the season is out and perform them with similar ease.
Having a player capable of all that is a godsend for managers – especially ones with lengthy injury lists.
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Johnson views Campbell as very well suited to the high pressing game he wants to play and has been impressed by the player’s fitness levels and adaptability.
Despite the player’s familiarity with more defensive-minded roles, the early signs suggest that he will contribute goals from midfield, which was a real problem area for the team last term.
It feels like a big season for Campbell, who has the chance to nail down a regular starting berth under yet another manager, keep adding goals, and show why Johnson and the club have put so much faith in him.
That’s not to say Hibs don’t need more bodies in the middle of the park, however. Even with Kyle Magennis eyeing a comeback, there remains uncertainty over when he will be in a position to contribute to the first team and links with Australian central midfielder Jake Brimmer appear to suggest that the recruitment team are keen to add something a little different in the engine room.
But with Johnson less concerned with formations and more focused on style of play, Campbell could be a huge asset this season. Versatility and energy is one thing but it is starting to look like the academy graduate is bringing more to the table.
If he continues on this upward trajectory, that new long-term deal will start to look like smart business – and Hibs and the player should reap the benefits. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-josh-campbell-could-be-big-asset-this-season-as-early-form-vindicates-lee-johnson-call-3817572 | 2022-08-26T14:55:31Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-josh-campbell-could-be-big-asset-this-season-as-early-form-vindicates-lee-johnson-call-3817572 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Festival Diary: From Scrooge McDuck to Outlander via a snub for Superman
There were tales of the unexpected at the book festival when Outlander author Diana Gabaldon returned to the event for the first time years, against a backdrop of intrigue about her involvement in a new prequel TV series.
But before she discussed the new show, which she is already acting as an advisor on, Gabaldon was being asked about her big break into the cultural world – writing Scrooge McDuck stories.
Gabaldon credits Disney comics with firing an interest in reading from the age of three and she was still reading them 25 years later when it struck her that the quality of the stories was not what it had once been.
She said: "I was sitting in a parking lot reading a comic book that I had just purchased with my Diet Coke. I was thinking this is pretty bad - I bet I could do better myself.
“Seized by whatever impulse, I found out the name of the editor and wrote him this very rude letter which said: “I’ve been reading your comics for 25 years, they’ve been getting worse and worse. I’m not sure I could do better myself but I’d like to try.
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“Luckily he had a sense of humour and wrote back to me and said I could try.”
Gabaldon’s success as a comic strip writer later lead to her being offered what many would assume would be a dream job – which she declined.
She explained: “I had no problem at all feeling that Donald Duck was real, but I didn’t feel the same way about Superman.”
There are a few big hitters still to pop up at the book festival over the next few days, not least local hero Irvine Welsh, who somehow found time to get married recently in between finishing a new novel, writing a second series of Crime, working on a Trainspotting musical and being followed around by two TV crews making documentaries on the writer.
Promoting new novel The Long Knives, Welsh has been discussing his influences as a writer, including James Kelman, Janice Galloway, Alasdair Gray and William McIlvanney, but added: “A lot of my stuff just comes from listening to people shouting at each other in queues, in pubs, on buses; I don’t drive, so public transport is a really fabulous place for me to pick up references.”
It’s been a bizarre old month with Sir Ian McKellen’s campaign to fix the clock in his venue, Brian Cox producing his wife’s play and a bagel created in honour of Alan Cumming.
But the Edinburgh TV Festival sprung a pretty impressive surprise with a late announcement of an appearance from Dame Judi Dench – to discuss a star turn in a special edition of The Repair Shop.
Dame Judi and Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood were both in Edinburgh to discuss the 45-minute special, which has been made to mark the show's fifth anniversary.
The appearance of Dame Judi in the city sparked memories of her red carpet film festival appearance with Billy Connolly – when Mrs Brown was being premiered 25 years ago.
But Dame Judi can trace her involvement in Edinburgh’s festivals back to 1959 when she appeared in the Old Vic Company’s production of The Double Dealer, alongside Maggie Smith. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/festival-diary-from-scrooge-mcduck-to-outlander-via-a-snub-for-superman-3817598 | 2022-08-26T14:57:10Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/festival-diary-from-scrooge-mcduck-to-outlander-via-a-snub-for-superman-3817598 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
B-roll video of civilian field technicians with Radome Services, a company based in New Hampshire, removing a radome housing an SPF-117 radar from it’s tower, Sept. 8, 2021 at the 140th Air Defense Support Squadron, Punta Salinas Air Guard Station, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. The mission of the 140th ADSS was to deliver uninterrupted and reliable Caribbean radar data to the National Airspace Systems Defense Program, Eastern Air Defense Sector, Department of Homeland Security and Federal Aviation Administration to ensure safe and secure airspace. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Rafael D. Rosa)
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Video message by Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, Surgeon General of the Navy, on release of Novavax. In addition to the already approved Pfizer, Moderna, and Janssen COVID-19 vaccines, in July 2022 the Food and Drug Administration approved a new arrow in our quiver – Novavax. Novavax is a traditional vaccine that teaches the immune system to recognize the virus. It does not use any mRNA or DNA technology and it doesn’t enter the nucleus of cells. The vaccine uses a SARS-CoV-2 recombinant spike protein to produce an autoimmune reaction in order to protect against further infection. This vaccine has an E.U.A. – or Emergency Use Authorization – for all individuals 18 and over. This video was produced by the Visual Information Directorate, Naval Medical Leader & Development Command.
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The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE), led by Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Mike Talley, hosted the Change of Responsibility Ceremony in honor of the outgoing Command Sergeant Major, Command Sgt. Maj. Clark Charpentier and incoming Command Sergeant Major, Command Sgt. Maj. Victor Laragione on MacArthur Parade Field, Joint Base San Antonio-Texas
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Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, pays tribute to the service and sacrifices of the 13 U.S. service members who lost their lives during the August 26th, 2021 bombing at Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) in Afghanistan. One year ago today, the United States deployed U.S. service members to HKIA as part of Operations Allies Refuge and Allies Welcome, evacuating nearly 130,000 people out of Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Aaron S. Patterson)
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Dr. Maurice "Mo" D Brown 8/12/1960 - 8/22/2022
We lost Mo on August 22, 2022. Maurice (Mo) Dean Brown, of Victor Idaho, was born August 12, 1960 to Joy Mangum and LaVon Dean Brown in Shelly, Idaho. He attended High School in Sugar City Idaho, graduating in 1978. He married Jodi Sue Smith in 1979.
His academic journey started at Ricks College and continued as Mo earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology at the University of Utah before heading to George Washington University Medical School for his Doctor of Medicine. He completed orthopedic surgery residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC. Mo served in the Army from 1985-1998. During these years he lived and served in Aurora CO, Dougway, UT, Silversprings MD, Hyatsville MD and finished this journey back in Aurora CO serving at Fitsimmons.
In 1998 he entered into private practice, moving, along with his 6 children to Montana where he developed a thriving orthopedic practice serving in rural communities of Ronan, Polson, and Plains with outlying clinics in Thompson Falls and Hotsprings. While in Polson, Mo met his wife and best friend Tammy Sherick Brown, marrying in 2005 and inherited a "bonus" son. He developed a very successful Orthopedic practice for 10 years before returning to his roots in Idaho in 2006. He interviewed with hospital administrator Susan Kunz and joined Teton Valley Hospital, developing another very busy Orthopedic clinic in the community that he loved. During his time in the Valley, they added Rudi, "the love child" to their family. In an active, hardworking community like Teton Valley, chances are you could say "I know Mo." He will be missed by many.
Mo lived for spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed all outdoor activities- skiing, hunting, snowmobiling and golf-especially golf-mostly golf-no. . .all golf. He loved golf.
He is preceded in death by his younger brother Clay, his mom Joy and his father Dean Brown, mother-in-law Carol Sherick as well as grandparents.
His passing leaves behind much sadness and unanswered questions. Reminding us to hug each other, offer help and always say thank you for a job well done. He loved, lived, worked and played with a passion. He often said he was so lucky to have the greatest job in the world...Fixing people. We are heartbroken that he felt it was time to go. We all still needed more time with him.
He leaves behind his wife Tammy, daughters Sandi Henderson (Dustin) in Missoula MT, Jennifer Brown in Boise, ID, Shelbi Brown (Fred) in Missoula MT, Eliza Brown (Brandon) in Boise ID and Rudi Brown in Victor ID as well as his sons Zachary Brown in Boise, ID, Sutter Brown in Missoula, MT, and Sam Matelich in Missoula MT. Grandchildren Eliza, Ethan and Clara Henderson, Sebastian Moss all of Missoula MT. Sister Clarene Brown of Rexburg, ID and brother Cody Brown (Rebecca Parsons) of Polson MT.
Services will be held at Tributary Golf Course Driving range at 1:00 PM Sunday August 28, 2022. From 12:30-1:00 please join us to offer condolences before the service. As a family, we would love to have you share your memories of Mo. We will have cards for you to write these on and can't wait to share in your love and memories of our husband, father, brother, uncle and grandpa. We will miss you Mo! In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition Suicide Prevention or The Teton Valley Foundation.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grandtetonfuneralhomedriggs.com | https://www.tetonvalleynews.net/obituaries/dr-maurice-mo-d-brown/article_691669ef-7721-5b44-b997-6b219464fb3e.html | 2022-08-26T15:15:50Z | tetonvalleynews.net | control | https://www.tetonvalleynews.net/obituaries/dr-maurice-mo-d-brown/article_691669ef-7721-5b44-b997-6b219464fb3e.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MILFORD, Del. - The DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve will close for the season effective Thursday, Sept. 1, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced Friday.
The center is scheduled to reopen Saturday, April 1, 2023 for the busy spring and summer seasons attuned to the shorebird migration and horseshoe crab spawning. The center is owned and operated by the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife and provides programming and exhibits about Delaware Bayshore aquatic life.
During the annual seasonal closure, the DuPont Nature Center’s accessible observation deck will remain open from dawn to dusk daily. The deck offers views of the Mispillion Harbor and surrounding saltmarsh and sandy beach habitat as well as a view of the Delaware Bay. Though the nature center is recognized as one of the best vistas on the East Coast for observing the spring shorebird migration, the viewing deck also provides excellent opportunities in the fall and winter months to view shorebirds to include dunlin, sanderlings and black-bellied plovers.
DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds off-season visitors that the nature center deck will not be actively maintained while the center is closed. Visitors are advised to take weather conditions into consideration prior to accessing the deck.
The DuPont Nature Center is located on Mispillion Harbor near Slaughter Beach at 2992 Lighthouse Road, Milford, DE 19963. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information about the DuPont Nature Center and its programs, call 302-422-1329 or visit http://de.gov/dnc. | https://www.wboc.com/features/outdoors-delmarva/dnrec-s-dupont-nature-center-to-close-sept-1-for-season/article_ea4bcfb4-2540-11ed-81f5-1fc279d70cb4.html | 2022-08-26T15:16:29Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/features/outdoors-delmarva/dnrec-s-dupont-nature-center-to-close-sept-1-for-season/article_ea4bcfb4-2540-11ed-81f5-1fc279d70cb4.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
DOVER, Del. – The Federal Transit Administration has awarded the Delaware Transit Corporation $11 million from the Low-No Program to support the transition of the nation’s transit fleet to the lowest polluting and most energy efficient transit vehicles. The agency has now received more than $22 million through five separate federal grants to support the purchase of alternative-fueled buses.
DTC will use this funding to purchase two battery-electric buses and two hydrogen-fuel-cell electric buses, install two overhead electric charging stations, a large charger that would contain as many as 16 individual chargers, and a hydrogen fueling station.
These new buses will add to the current fleet of 26 electric buses, or about 10 percent of the total fleet of fixed route buses.
“Last fall, I announced Delaware’s comprehensive Climate Action Plan that includes the goal of minimizing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 26 percent by 2025,” said Gov. John Carney. “These continued investments are an important step in our efforts to address the leading source of these emissions which come from transportation.”
U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee, championed these federal programs in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Delaware’s congressional delegation of Senators Carper and Chris Coons, along with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) voted for the law, which invests in our nation’s infrastructure while combating climate change by investing in transportation electrification.
“Delaware is well on its way to transitioning its transit fleet to cleaner, energy efficient vehicles thanks to federal funding we worked hard to secure,” the delegation said. “Electric vehicles will help us achieve our shared climate goals, reduce harmful pollution, and foster economic opportunity.”
Delaware Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski added, “We are committed to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, particularly in disadvantaged communities, and each diesel bus we replace from our fleet with an energy efficient bus contributes to the state’s ongoing efforts to improve our air quality.”
“I’m very proud of the hard work and dedication put in the by the team here at DTC to reduce harmful emissions from the communities we serve by transitioning our fleet to low and zero emission buses,” said Delaware Transit Corporation CEO John Sisson. “This grant will allow us to continue these efforts to provide safe, clean and reliable transit services to the people of Delaware.”
The Delaware Transit Corporation, a subsidiary of the Delaware Department of Transportation, operates DART First State. For more information, please visit DartFirstState.com or call 1-800-652-DART. Real-Time Bus Information and DART Pass, the mobile fare payment option, are both available on the free DART Transit App (iOS and Android). | https://www.wboc.com/news/delaware-transit-corporation-awarded-11m-grant-for-energy-efficient-buses/article_ccff9c7c-2547-11ed-8f2d-6b7d70caac3e.html | 2022-08-26T15:16:36Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/delaware-transit-corporation-awarded-11m-grant-for-energy-efficient-buses/article_ccff9c7c-2547-11ed-8f2d-6b7d70caac3e.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
FEDERALSBURG, Md. - A 75-year-old man in Federalsburg suffered burns after using gasoline to burn debris in a fire pit, the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office said.
It happened at around 11 a.m. Thursday at a home at 5215 Twelve Oaks Drive. Investigators said when the victim poured gasoline into the fire pit, it caused the fire to flash.
Deputy state fire marshal's said that as a result of the victim's actions, he sustained non-life-threatening burns and has to be transported to Bayview Burn Center by Maryland State Police aviation. | https://www.wboc.com/news/fire-pit-accident-leaves-man-burned-in-federalsburg/article_da1e7794-2532-11ed-94f0-cf3d87f9654e.html | 2022-08-26T15:16:42Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/fire-pit-accident-leaves-man-burned-in-federalsburg/article_da1e7794-2532-11ed-94f0-cf3d87f9654e.html | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
FEDERALSBURG, Md. - A 75-year-old man in Federalsburg suffered burns after using gasoline to burn debris in a fire pit, the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office said.
It happened at around 11 a.m. Thursday at a home at 5215 Twelve Oaks Drive. Investigators said when the victim poured gasoline into the fire pit, it caused the fire to flash.
Deputy state fire marshal's said that as a result of the victim's actions, he sustained non-life-threatening burns and has to be transported to Bayview Burn Center by Maryland State Police aviation. | https://www.wboc.com/news/fire-pit-accident-leaves-man-burned-in-federalsburg/article_da1e7794-2532-11ed-94f0-cf3d87f9654e.html | 2022-08-26T15:16:42Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/fire-pit-accident-leaves-man-burned-in-federalsburg/article_da1e7794-2532-11ed-94f0-cf3d87f9654e.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
HARTLY, Del.- Delaware State Police on Friday released the name of a woman killed in a late Wednesday afternoon car crash in Hartly.
Troopers identified the victim as Catherine Samardza, 67, of Hartly.
Police said that shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday, a white 2002 Toyota Corolla was stopped at a stop sign going north on Brittney Lane at the intersection of Halltown Road. At the same time, a 2019 Dodge Ram was traveling east approaching the intersection. Police said that is when Samardza, who was driving the Toyota, rolled into the path of the Dodge and was struck.
Samardza was taken to an area hospital where she was later pronounced dead. A passenger in the Toyota sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Dodge Ram was treated for injuries at the scene.
The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to contact Master Cpl. J. Lane by calling 302-698-8457. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com. | https://www.wboc.com/news/updated-police-id-woman-killed-in-hartly-car-crash/article_5a97dd02-24cf-11ed-9ee4-538a75d74962.html | 2022-08-26T15:16:48Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/updated-police-id-woman-killed-in-hartly-car-crash/article_5a97dd02-24cf-11ed-9ee4-538a75d74962.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
5 wounded, 4 critically, in shootings Thursday across Chicago
CHICAGO - Four of the five people shot Thursday in Chicago were hospitalized in critical condition, according to police.
- Two women were wounded while sitting inside a vehicle in West Rogers Park on the North Side. They were parked in the 6400 block of North Bell Avenue about 10 p.m. when they heard gunshots and felt pain, Chicago police said. One woman, 29, was shot in the neck, and the other woman, whose age is not known, was shot in the face. They were transported to St. Francis Hospital in critical condition.
- Around 11:40 a.m., a 21-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the South Side. He was shot in the back while in the 5400 block of South Wood Street, police said. The man was dropped off at Holy Cross Hospital, then he was transferred to Mount Sinai Hospital.
- Early Thursday, a man was shot multiple times in the body in a drive-by attack in West Pullman on the South Side. The 25-year-old was outside about 3:15 a.m. in the 12000 block of South Eggleston Avenue when someone from inside a white sedan fired shots, police said. The man was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in critical condition.
- Another man was shot about an hour and 15 minutes earlier. The 28-year-old was in the 4700 block of South Michigan Avenue about 2 a.m. when he was shot several times, police said. He was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition with four gunshot wounds – two to the leg and two to the arm.
Police reported no arrests in any of Thursday’s shootings.
The five shooting victims reported Thursday was the fewest of which in Chicago since July 29, when five people were wounded. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/5-wounded-4-critically-in-shootings-thursday-across-chicago | 2022-08-26T15:18:29Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/5-wounded-4-critically-in-shootings-thursday-across-chicago | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Chicago area sees 767% increase in Hyundai, Kia thefts; authorities blame TikTok challenge
CHICAGO - A car theft challenge going viral on TikTok and other social media apps has led to a 767% increase in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts in the Chicago area since the beginning of July compared to last year, according to authorities.
TikTok users are posting videos under the hashtag "Kia Boyz," teaching people how to start Kia or Hyundai vehicles without keys, using the tip of a phone charger or USB cable, prompting juveniles across the country to try and steal those vehicles.
"Vehicle theft is up an astounding 767% due to an emerging TikTok challenge," The Chicago Police Department's 15th District said in an Aug. 24 community advisory. "This challenge is a play by play [sic] for young adults on how to steal both Hyundai and Kia vehicles. These automobile thefts are a crime of opportunity and can affect just about any member of the community."
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Between July 1 and mid-August, there were 642 reported Kia and Hyundai vehicle thefts compared to just 74 last year, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
"This is an extremely concerning trend and the public needs to know so they can be vigilant in protecting themselves," Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said in a statement earlier this month. "The Sheriff’s Office will continue to work closely with other law enforcement agencies and engage automakers to reduce dangerous car thefts and carjackings in Cook County."
The trend is occurring in cities across the country.
Earlier this month, a group of four children, ages 14-17, stole a 2021 Kia Forte from a rental lot in St. Paul, Minnesota, and led police on a highway chase with patrol cars and a helicopter in pursuit. The car crashed as the driver attempted to avoid a stop stick that had been set up in the road, and the group tried to flee on foot before they were apprehended.
Police in St. Petersburg, Florida, said that since mid-July, more than 40% of car thefts have involved Kia or Hyundai vehicles.
Police are encouraging Kia and Hyundai owners to "be alert" and take precautions — like parking in a busy or well-lit area rather than a dark, secluded area — to avoid vehicle theft.
Vehicle owners should also turn off and lock their vehicles while buying groceries or pumping gas, get insurance for their cars and install cameras or alarm systems with motor detection.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office also allows vehicle owners to fill out a consent form online, enabling law enforcement agencies to work with vehicle manufacturers to track cars.
The issue stems from the lack of an immobilizer system in some of the vehicles prior to the 2022 model year, mainly 2011-2021 Kias and 2015-2021 Hyundais equipped with ignitions requiring mechanical keys.
A Hyundai spokesman previously told Fox News Autos the carmaker has expanded a program supporting police departments that are distributing theft-preventive steering wheel locks and has also identified an aftermarket product that addresses the issue.
The Firstech/Compustar security kit "targets the method of entry thieves are using to access these vehicles" and disables the starter if the alarm is triggered. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-767-increase-in-hyundai-kia-thefts | 2022-08-26T15:18:35Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-767-increase-in-hyundai-kia-thefts | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Redacted affidavit in Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate search to be released
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department is set to release Friday a heavily blacked-out document explaining the justification for an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate earlier this month, when agents removed top secret government records and other classified documents.
The document, expected by noon, is likely to offer at least some new details about an ongoing criminal investigation that has brought fresh legal peril for Trump just as he lays the groundwork for another presidential run. Though Justice Department officials are expected to have removed sensitive details about witnesses, and the scope and direction of the probe, the affidavit may offer the fullest explanation yet about the events leading up to the Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago.
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The document being released is the redacted form of an affidavit, or sworn statement, that the FBI submitted to a judge, so it could obtain a warrant to search Trump's property. Affidavits typically contain vital information about an investigation, with agents spelling out to a judge the justification for why they want to search a particular property and why they believe they’re likely to find evidence of a potential crime there. But affidavits routinely remain sealed during pending investigations, making the judge’s decision to reveal portions of it all the more striking.
In an acknowledgment of the extraordinary public interest in the investigation, U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart on Thursday ordered the department by Friday to make public a redacted version of the affidavit. The directive came hours after federal law enforcement officials submitted under seal the portions of the affidavit that they want to keep secret as their investigation moves forward.
Former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, on Aug. 15, 2022. (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
The redactions proposed by the Justice Department are likely to be extensive given the sensitivity of the investigation, lessening the likelihood that the document will offer a comprehensive look at the basis for the unprecedented search or significant insights about the direction of the probe. Yet even a redacted affidavit can contain at least some fresh revelations about the investigation, and is likely to help explain why federal agents who had tried for months to recover sensitive government records from Mar-a-Lago ultimately felt compelled to obtain a search warrant.
Documents already made public show the FBI retrieved from the property 11 sets of classified documents, including information marked at the top secret level. They also show that federal agents are investigating potential violations of three different federal laws, including one that governs gathering, transmitting or losing defense information under the Espionage Act. The other statutes address the concealment, mutilation or removal of records and the destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations.
It's possible that the affidavit, particularly in its unredacted form, could shed light on key unanswered questions, including why sensitive presidential documents — classified documents, among them — were transported to Mar-a-Lago after Trump left the White House and why Trump and his representatives did not supply the entire tranche of material to the National Archives and Records Administration despite repeated entreaties.
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It could also offer additional details on the back-and-forth between Trump and the FBI, including a subpoena for documents that was issued last spring, as well as a June visit by FBI and Justice Department officials to assess how the materials were being stored.
The Justice Department had earlier contested arguments by media organizations to make any portion of the affidavit public, saying the disclosure could contain private information about witnesses and about investigative tactics. But Reinhart, acknowledging the extraordinary public interest in the investigation, said last week that he was disinclined to keep the entire document sealed and told federal officials to submit to him in private the redactions it wanted to make.
In his order Thursday, Reinhart said the department had made compelling arguments to leave sealed broad swaths of the document that, if disclosed, would reveal grand jury information; the identities of witnesses and "uncharged parties"; and details about the investigation's "strategy, direction, scope, sources and methods."
But he also said he was satisfied "that 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 and are the least onerous alternative to sealing the entire Affidavit." | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/redacted-affidavit-trump-mar-a-lago-estate-search-august-26-2022 | 2022-08-26T15:18:47Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/redacted-affidavit-trump-mar-a-lago-estate-search-august-26-2022 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Drugs, $100K in cash and gun found during Winthrop Harbor shooting investigation
ZION, Ill. - Winthrop Harbor police found a gun, thousands of pills and over $100,000 in cash at a home in Zion while investigating a shooting that happened Sunday.
On Aug. 21 around 7:45 a.m., a man was shot while driving in the 400 block of Sheridan Road, according to police.
Two vehicles were heading northbound on Sheridan Road driving next to each other when a man in the front passenger seat shot at the other car four times, police said.
The driver of the targeted vehicle was shot in his shoulder. The car with the shooter continued northbound on Sheridan Road, entering Wisconsin.
The gunshot victim drove himself to the Winthrop Harbor Fire/Police Department, where he was stabilized and transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center, officials said. The victim underwent surgery and was released two days later.
The Winthrop Harbor Police Department's Crime Scene Investigative Unit returned to the scene of the shooting to investigate.
The investigation led police to believe that the shooting was a targeted, isolated incident between two groups with no ties to the Village of Winthrop Harbor.
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Winthrop Harbor Detectives, working with the Lake County States Attorney's Office, obtained a search warrant for a single-family home in Zion.
Detectives from the Winthrop Harbor Police Department located the following items within the home:
- A Glock .45 Caliber Pistol with 3 magazines + Ammunition
- $101,180.00 United States Currency
- 1,965 Oxycodone pills
- 6,159 Alprazolam (Xanax) pills
- 4,122 Amphetamine pills
- 127 Grams of Cocaine
- 150 Grams of Psilocybin Mushrooms
- 409 Grams of Cannabis
- 60 MDMA pills
- 46 Grams of MDMA powder
- 31 Grams of Xanax powder
- Scales, Packaging Material, Cannabis Grinder, and other Illegal Street Drug Items
- 4 Glass Cannabis Pipes
Police said a suspect is in custody and is being held on a $1,000,000 bond.
Police did not identify the suspect or specify what charges were filed against them. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/weapons-drugs-100k-in-cash-found-during-winthrop-harbor-shooting-investigation | 2022-08-26T15:18:53Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/weapons-drugs-100k-in-cash-found-during-winthrop-harbor-shooting-investigation | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
There would have not have happened Washington in a land ounce like in a state it is just, but a time it may been too different now\nThe United States Of Arabs By Michael Tyson\nWe have more wealth but what has we got is better off if people did, but, why so poor so fast the answer a problem is but no where, to blessed, but still I say our lives is more worse for our government and how our government had treated The Vineyard's Ginny Mellish takes first UMF women'y record for Collette Bisson in her special to 310-3 over St Thomas last Tuesadverary 4 to 7 .\nthe VUIIARY MAGA WO-YOGII I II Most kids are back in school, the summer days are coming to a close, and the days are getting shorter as September creeps around the corner. There is an upside to all this, Fall is coming!
Autumn brings so many activities the whole family can enjoy, like taking a trip up to Anderson and Girls Orchards! Families at this free petting zoo and orchard can enjoy their exotic animals, pick apples, eat some yummy pastries, and much more.
Don't believe us? Michelle Dunaway from the Fox 17 Morning Mix took a trip up to Stanton to see everything Anderson and Girls has to offer this upcoming season.
Anderson & Girls Orchards is located at 2985 North Sheridan Road in Stanton.
For more information, visit andersonandgirls.com or call (989) 831-4228.
Don't forget to follow them on Facebook to stay updated on upcoming events.
This segment is sponsored by Anderson and Girls Orchards. | https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/anderson-and-girls-orchard-offers-an-exotic-petting-zoo-apple-picking-and-more-family-fun-this-fall | 2022-08-26T15:19:36Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/anderson-and-girls-orchard-offers-an-exotic-petting-zoo-apple-picking-and-more-family-fun-this-fall | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Van Andel Arena is hosting a school supply drive to benefit West Michigan schools throughout August.
To sweeten the deal for people who donate new, unopened items, Van Andel Arena is offering donors a chance to win tickets to Pitbull's “Can’t Stop Us Now Tour” at Van Andel Arena on August 30. Three winners will be selected to win tickets to see Pitbull featuring Iggy Azalea at Van Andel Arena on August 30th.
Donations can be made at the following dates and times:
ASM Global Office at DeVos Place
303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids
Wednesday, August 10 – Monday, August 29,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
Van Andel Arena plaza
130 Fulton W, Grand Rapids
Tuesday, August 30, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/earn-a-chance-to-win-pitbull-tickets-by-donating-to-van-andel-arenas-school-supply-drive | 2022-08-26T15:19:42Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/earn-a-chance-to-win-pitbull-tickets-by-donating-to-van-andel-arenas-school-supply-drive | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
*C HAC\n1 HOUR SILAC-149 50 mm X 4\nGold DSTB C\nS W2 (8 mm\n42 X38 A (9\nD P14 HIGGMAN-32 0 F6-69 L2/37 C7 C3)5 S7 K0 M-9 J\nU WOZH31-\n20 H There's always something fun going on in West Michigan! Here are a few of our favorites in Todd's Weekend Adventures.
Posted at 10:49 AM, Aug 26, 2022
and last updated 2022-08-26 10:49:18-04
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With back-to-school, there's a long checklist of things to get the kids: pens, paper, notebooks, and beyond. However, a child's health is also on that checklist with the list of required vaccinations needed before heading back into the classroom. With so many kids afraid of needs and going to the doctor, how can parents make this less stressful for their kids?
University of Michigan Health- West offers a special tool to pediatric patients to help distract them from the anxiety and anticipated pain that comes from a shot called Buzzy Bee.
Meghan Rogers, head of Child Life Services at University of Michigan Health-West shares tips on how to prepare for back-to-school, as well as explains how Buzzy Bee works.
Buzzy Bee uses distraction, cold, and buzzing vibrations to physiologically block the "poke" pain by competing for the brain's attention. Buzzy and the cold-pack wings are placed on the injection site for 30-60 seconds, then is moved to a different part of the arm, resulting in less pain during the injection.
Learn more about Buzzy and other child life services offered at University of Michigan Health-West by visiting uofmhealthwest.org. | https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/university-of-michigan-health-west-uses-buzzy-bee-to-help-kids-be-unafraid-of-getting-shots | 2022-08-26T15:19:59Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/university-of-michigan-health-west-uses-buzzy-bee-to-help-kids-be-unafraid-of-getting-shots | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
ASHFORD, Wash. — Officials with the National Park Service said the body of a 52-year-old Canadian man was recovered after he fell while climbing Mt. Rainier on Monday.
In a news release, park officials said Chun Hui Zhang of Surrey, British Columbia, was on a private recreational summit climb with friends when he took what witnesses described as a "substantial fall" while descending the Disappointment Cleaver route on the mountain's south side.
Officials said mountain climbing guides and park rangers tried to locate Zhang but were unsuccessful.
Rangers found and extricated Zhang's body with a helicopter on Tuesday, officials said.
According to the NPS website, the mountain, which is an active volcano, sits 14,410 feet above sea level.
CBS News reported, citing National Park Service data, that as of this year, more than 400 people have perished in Mount Rainier National Park, with 25% of those deaths occurring while climbing the mountain. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/body-of-canadian-man-recovered-after-he-fell-while-climbing-mount-rainier | 2022-08-26T15:21:51Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/body-of-canadian-man-recovered-after-he-fell-while-climbing-mount-rainier | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
JUPITER, Fla. — Taylor Grant, a fourth-grade student, is glad to talk about her summer vacation, her teacher for the new school year and her favorite subject in the classroom, but she gets tense when asked how she feels the night before a test.
"Scared and nervous," she said.
"You just want to pull all that anxiety off your kids and put it on yourself," Taylor's mom, Stephanie Grant, added.
At times, Taylor has felt so nervous before a test that she didn't want to go to school.
Alli Lebowitz, a licensed therapist and social work supervisor for the pediatric emergency department at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, said she often helps young people through test anxiety.
"A lot of it is related to the pressure of wanting to do well on a test and perform to a certain level that they're either putting on themselves or they're feeling from family or friends or even from the school setting," she said.
Research published with the National Library of Medicine suggests up to 40% of U.S. students struggle with test anxiety.
Lebowitz said there are signs to look for, such as a child complaining of a headache or stomach ache. They may also indicate they are nauseous or extremely tired before a test or while prepping. She said to pay attention to any personality changes.
"Talk about it. Sit down and have a conversation," Lebowitz said about normalizing the topic of test anxiety in the home. She added that it's important to make good sleep habits and nutrition priorities all year, but especially around test time.
Lebowitz said it's critical for recall and memory to have a designated study space in the home that's free of distractions.
"It creates an environment where they feel empowered to really be diving into the material and focusing on it and it takes away the distraction of just laying in bed and studying," she said. "They can also build their confidence when they start to connect the studying is leading to good performance is leading to better grades is leading to less test anxiety."
Grant said it helps her children to take short breaks during test prep. She added that her children benefit from a quick bike ride or walk outside.
In extreme cases of test anxiety, Lebowitz said kids might refuse to go to school, get physically sick or become paralyzed while taking a test. At that point, it's important to talk to a doctor immediately. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/how-to-help-kids-curb-test-anxiety | 2022-08-26T15:22:04Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/how-to-help-kids-curb-test-anxiety | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Joe E. Tata, who played Nat Bussichio on "Beverly Hills, 90210," has died.
In a post online, Tata's daughter said her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2018.
Tata was a regular on "90210." He owned the "Peach Pit," a hangout spot for the main characters.
Ian Ziering, who played Steve in the series, paid tribute to Tata.
"One of the happiest people I’ve ever worked with, he was as generous with his wisdom as he was with his kindness," Ziering said on Instagram.
Tata had a long acting career, which started before his time on 90210.
According to IMDB, he had roles on shows from the 1960s-2014.
Tata was 85 years old. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/joe-e-tata-90210-actor-dies-after-battle-with-alzheimers | 2022-08-26T15:22:10Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/joe-e-tata-90210-actor-dies-after-battle-with-alzheimers | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
There was a widely-circulated reserach note this week talking about cable parity and today's price action certainly adds to the case. Cable is now at a three-day low after earlier touching a one-week high.
That puts an outside day on the chart and puts Tuesday's post-pandemic low back in focus.
That's quite a rejection. | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/cable-traces-out-a-big-outside-day-20220826/ | 2022-08-26T15:23:08Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/cable-traces-out-a-big-outside-day-20220826/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The major US indices are lower and that move has now pushed the tech heavy NASDAQ index back below its 200 hour moving average of 12425.85. The low rached 12374.13. The current price is at 12399.22. Stay below would tilt the bias more to the downside. The low for the week reached 12350.16. The 38.2% target retracement of the short covering move higher comes in at 12176.36
Looking at the S&P index, it still remains above its rising 200 hour moving average of 4120.95. The low price reach 4126.00.
The USD is continuing its move back to the upside.
- The GBPUSD is now below its 100 hour moving average 1.18047 (trades at 1.1793).
- The EURUSD is below its 200 hour MA at 1.0041 (trades at 1.0018)
- The USDJPY is running away from its 100 hour moving average of 136.189. It trades at 137.25
- The USDCAD is back above its 100 hour moving average at 1.29734. It currently trades at 1.2984 | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/nasdaq-index-falls-below-its-200-hour-moving-average-20220826/ | 2022-08-26T15:23:15Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/nasdaq-index-falls-below-its-200-hour-moving-average-20220826/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The bodybuilding weapon known as “Iranian Hulk” has culled his Instagram after being called out for posting Photoshopped images.
The aura of the physical specimen, who previously claimed he weighs 392 pounds, was shattered this year when he made public appearances ahead of his professional boxing debut and appeared less imposing than recent photos suggested.
His reputation was further ruined when he stepped into the ring earlier this month and was knocked out by his rival — a fellow behemoth known as the “Kazakh Titan” — after just a few minutes where he appeared unable to defend himself or throw a punch.
The Hulk, whose real name is Sajad Gharibi, has now been seen deleting images from his Instagram account — specifically images that had shown him looking like a mountain.
The Daily Star first reported Gharibi had taken down dozens of photos that he had previously shared with his 1 million Instagram followers.
The 30-year-old’s boxing career already appears over after his fight with Martyn Ford — a 39-year-old actor dubbed the “World’s Scariest Man” — was also canceled in April.
Ford at the time accused Gharibi of doctoring his photos after seeing him in person for the first time.
“I think he’s just fooled the world with Photoshop if I’m honest. Seeing him in real life is not as impressive as seeing him in pictures,” Ford said.
“So disheartening I think is the word. He was tiny. He didn’t look anything like he had made out. That was the first time I’d seen him in real life.
“He was big, probably bigger than 251 pounds, but he wasn’t scary big. He just felt like a big kid that didn’t really train if I’m being honest. He was supposed to be twice my size.
“I asked him in Dubai, are you sure you want this fight? Because I’m going in to fight.
“If you’re sure you want to fight, I want to fight someone who wants to fight because I’ve not trained and sacrificed six months of my life to go in and just for you to not want to be there.
“You need to make sure you want to fight. Neither of us are professional but I’ve taken this deadly seriously.”
He was also recently called out by a fellow strongman referred to as “Brazilian Hulk.” But the fight never happened.
The Iranian Hulk recently broke down in tears on live TV after revealing his parents have disowned him following his Dubai bust-up with Ford.
Gharibi was pushed to the ground and in turn lost his relationship with his parents when he came back to Iran. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/26/iranian-hulk-sajad-gharibi-culls-instagram-after-photoshopped-pics-called-out/ | 2022-08-26T15:24:46Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/26/iranian-hulk-sajad-gharibi-culls-instagram-after-photoshopped-pics-called-out/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Literature ain’t dead yet.
Indie page purveyor McNally Jackson has announced it’s opening an approximately 7,000-square-foot main branch in Rockefeller Center this winter.
The new 1 Rockefeller Plaza location will be the New York City-born and -based bookseller’s fifth local location, the other branches being in Soho, downtown’s Seaport district, Williamsburg and downtown Brooklyn.
A press release about the development credits “McNally Jackson’s cult following” for allowing the company “to continue adding to their lineup of locations.” The shop was founded in 2004 by second-generation bookstore founder Sarah McNally, as a branch of the bookstore her parents started in the Canadian prairies — McNally Robinson, billed as Canada’s largest independent bookstore. Her shop split from that chain in 2008, and was rechristened McNally Jackson Books after Sarah and her former husband, the editor Christopher Jackson.
“The addition of McNally Jackson to Rockefeller Center’s list of retailers comes on the heels of a push to revitalize the Center and make it a gathering space for New Yorkers,” the release says. Other recent vendor additions to the midtown hub include Brooklyn-born record shop Rough Trade and paper and flower shop Lingua Franca — and it’s all come as part of an indie makeover of the traditionally stale midtown neighborhood in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The news follows Sarah’s June listing of her two-bedroom, one-bathroom Manhattan co-op for $1.75 million.
“It’s such a refuge, and I loved feeling like I was literally part of the city that I love,” McNally previously told The Post of the Ninth Street haven, adding that she’s selling it as the “derelict Brooklyn townhouse” she has been in the process of renovating for years is “finally almost ready.”
Despite the digital times, McNally isn’t the only bookstore to be opening a new brick and mortar space to sell physical reading material: Park Slope bookworms also had reason to rejoice this summer, thanks to the addition of a shop named Troubled Sleep to the neighborhood’s Sixth Avenue stretch. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/26/mcnally-jackson-bookstore-to-open-new-nyc-flagship/ | 2022-08-26T15:25:04Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/26/mcnally-jackson-bookstore-to-open-new-nyc-flagship/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Two criminal justice PACs founded by Shaun King have spent more than half a million dollars in donations to pay for legal fees in a defamation case, public records show.
Activist King and a group he founded, Real Justice PAC, are both being sued by Carlos Vega, a former Philadelphia prosecutor who lost a Democratic primary race against the city’s progressive District Attorney Lawrence Krasner in May 2021. Vega accused King of spreading “false statements” about his 35-year law enforcement career to his millions of social media followers in order to get Krasner re-elected.
According to public records, Real Justice PAC and another group King founded, Grassroots Law PAC, have spent at least $524,778 on legal bills to defend the case so far. That amount represents more than 30 percent of the $1.7 million in donations the two groups received in 2021 and 2022, records show.
Real Justice PAC and Grassroots Law PAC are affiliated political action committees that work to elect progressive prosecutors and end aggressive policing. In addition to Krasner, Real Justice PAC has endorsed a host of other successful progressive district attorney candidates, including George Gascon in Los Angeles and Kim Foxx in Chicago.
Billionaire Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz and his wife, Cari Tuna, have donated more than $2.6 million to Real Justice PAC since its founding in 2017, records show. The Sixteen Thirty Fund, a dark money group with links to billionaire George Soros, also contributed, giving the group $100,000 in 2019, according to public records.
Since the suit against Real Justice PAC and King was filed on May 4, 2021, the two PACs have sent 23 payments totaling $452,686 between May 26, 2021, and May 27, 2022, to two Philadelphia law firms — Levan Muhic Stapleton LLC and Troutman Pepper Hamilton Saunders LLC — whose attorneys are representing both King and the Real Justice PAC in the defamation case, according to public records. A total of $72,092 was paid from both PACs to the DC firm Sandler, Reiff, Lamb, Rosenstein and Birkenstock, which is defending Real Justice in the suit.
In the run-up to last year’s primary, King accused Vega of “coercing witnesses to provide false statements, suppressing exculpatory evidence” as well as wrongfully convicting “hundreds of black men,” according to court papers. King’s comments ultimately contributed to Krasner’s victory at the polls, court papers say.
Vega’s lawyers filed the suit days before last year’s primary, alleging that King, who campaigned for Krasner, put up false social media posts about Vega’s career, saying that he had been fired from the DA’s office “for gross misconduct” and that “his department wrongly convicted dozens of innocent people that they framed for crimes they had absolutely nothing to do with.”
King posted his comments along with an 18-minute podcast in which he described Vega as “a supervillain” who had framed and convicted Anthony Wright, a black man wrongly convicted of the rape and murder of an elderly woman in Philadelphia in 1991. Wright was exonerated in 2016 after DNA evidence proved his innocence. Vega was not part of the team of prosecutors at Wright’s first trial, although he was assigned to prosecute Wright along with another prosecutor at his 2016 retrial, which ended with the exoneration.
Shortly after the posts appeared in April on King’s website, The North Star with Shaun King, Vega’s attorneys demanded he retract and correct the statements, along with a suggestion that Vega would sue if King did not comply, court records show.
“You cloak yourself and these poisonous ramblings in the aura of ethics and morality, yet they have neither,” said the April 29, 2021, letter that was sent to King at the Manhattan office of First Look Institute, which provides legal services for journalists and whistleblowers, according to its website. The Lawrence Krasner for DA campaign is also being sued by Vega.
Calls to First Look Institute were not returned last week.
In 2021, Real Justice PAC received $100,000 from Robert Smith, the richest African American in the US, who is a cooperating witness in a billion-dollar tax fraud case and the founder of private equity firm Vista Equity Partners. The PAC also took in $20,000 last year from Patty Quillin, who is married to Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix, according to public records.
“Shaun King styles himself as the online version of a street activist,” said Paul Kamenar, counsel to the National Legal and Policy Center, a conservative Virginia-based government watchdog group. “But with his billionaire backers, just whose interests are being served?”
A lawyer for Real Justice PAC told The Post that the group’s administrators had little choice over using donations to fund its defense when Vega sued last May. “Shortly before losing the primary election to become Philadelphia’s DA in a landslide, Carlos Vega filed a false light invasion of privacy lawsuit against Real Justice PAC, forcing it to use donations to defend its First Amendment right of political expression,” said David Mitrani, a lawyer for the DC firm that is representing Real Justice PAC.
Donations to non-candidate PACs may be used for legal expenses, according to Federal Election Commission rules.
Mitrani said using PAC donations is “an appropriate and legal way to fund burdensome defense costs, which has unfortunately diverted financial resources from its mission of criminal justice reform.”
King came under fire earlier this month following a report that his Grassroots Law PAC, which “seeks to end oppressive policing, incarceration and injustice,” paid more than $40,000 for a guard dog. King later returned the mastiff, the Washington Free Beacon reported.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Board of Ethics last year said that Real Justice PAC failed to properly disclose information about how its workers were being paid when it partnered with Krasner’s re-election campaign. The PAC agreed to pay $30,000 in penalties, according to reports. The Krasner campaign was fined $10,000. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/26/shaun-king-pacs-spent-over-500k-of-donations-to-fight-libel-suit/ | 2022-08-26T15:25:29Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/26/shaun-king-pacs-spent-over-500k-of-donations-to-fight-libel-suit/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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