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iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT)'s sale to Amazon.com, Inc. for $61.00 per share in cash. If you are an iRobot shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard today announced that it has added Vanguard Fixed Income Group as an advisor to Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund. Vanguard's high-yield credit team will manage about one-third of the portfolio with Wellington Management Company LLP continuing to manage the remainder of the fund. Additionally, Elizabeth Shortsleeve of Wellington Management has been added as a co-portfolio manager.
"We have invested heavily in our high-yield corporate credit team by adding deeply experienced and talented investment professionals and new capabilities," said Sara Devereux, global head of Vanguard Fixed Income Group. "Expanding our scope to the High-Yield Corporate Fund capitalizes on the high-yield team's positive contributions to Vanguard's corporate credit funds."
Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund was introduced in 1978 to provide fixed income investors with a low-cost, diversified portfolio of below-investment-grade corporate bonds. The investment approach and philosophy of Vanguard Fixed Income Group will complement that of Wellington Management, which has managed the fund since inception and successfully navigated four decades of credit cycles on behalf of the fund's investors. The fund's overall investment philosophy will remain unchanged and is further reinforced by the addition of Vanguard Fixed Income Group. Senior portfolio manager Michael Chang will lead the Vanguard high-yield team in managing the firm's portion of the fund.
Distinctive fixed income expertise
For more than 40 years, Vanguard Fixed Income Group has distinguished itself with deep investment capabilities, disciplined security selection processes, and rigorous risk management techniques, resulting in consistent, long-term outperformance.1 Vanguard continues to develop its active bond portfolio management capabilities and provides a carefully curated and enduring lineup that has offered long-term value and met evolving investor needs. Most recently, Vanguard introduced Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund, a broadly diversified, single-fund, core fixed income portfolio designed for investors who are more comfortable with slightly higher risk in their fixed income allocation and the potential to outperform through active management.
Wellington Management is Vanguard's longest-standing external advisor and manages approximately $400 billion in assets across 36 Vanguard mandates globally. The firm's tenured high-yield team and their long-term, higher-quality approach to investing in the high-yield market have served investors well for more than four decades. Ms. Shortsleeve leads the high-yield credit analyst team at Wellington Management and will join existing portfolio manager Michael Hong, who has managed the fund since 2008.
About Vanguard
Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to individual investors, institutions, and financial professionals. Vanguard operates under a unique, investor-owned structure where Vanguard fund shareholders own the funds, which in turn own Vanguard. As such, Vanguard adheres to a simple purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success. For more information, visit vanguard.com.
1 For the five-year period ending June 30, 2022, 51 out of 51 Vanguard active bond funds outperformed their peer group averages. For the 10-year period ending June 30, 2022, 44 out of 44 Vanguard active bond funds outperformed their peer group averages. Results will vary for other time periods. Only funds with a minimum five- or 10-year history were included in the comparisons. (Source: Lipper, a Thomson Reuters Company). Note that the competitive performance data shown represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results, and that all investments are subject to risks. For the most recent performance, visit our website at vanguard.com/performance.
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All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss.
Bond funds are subject to the risk that an issuer will fail to make payments on time, and that bond prices will decline because of rising interest rates or negative perceptions of an issuer's ability to make payments. Investments in bonds are subject to interest rate, credit, and inflation risk. High-yield bonds generally have medium- and lower-range credit quality ratings and are therefore subject to a higher level of credit risk than bonds with higher credit quality ratings.
Investments in securities issued by non-U.S. companies are subject to risks including country/regional risk and currency risk. These risks are especially high in emerging markets.
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The EIA head Birol is no the wire saying that:
- Further Strategic Petroleum Reserve release not off the table.
The comment comes as the price of crude oil is testing its 200 day MA at $96.01. The high just reached $96.16, but is back at $95.85 as I type in volatile trading. | https://www.forexlive.com/news/iea-head-briol-further-strategic-petroleum-release-not-off-the-table-20220829/ | 2022-08-29T14:24:49Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/news/iea-head-briol-further-strategic-petroleum-release-not-off-the-table-20220829/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The USDCHF has seen a move higher that extended the gains from Friday. The pair moved to the highest level since July 21 and above the 0.9700 level in the process.
The price has rotated back to the downside with the decline moving back to the 100 day MA at 0.9664, and below that, the 100 hour MA at 0.9651.Those levels are also in a swing area which was broken last week on a few occasions but could not sustain upside momentum and backed off (see red numbered circles).
A move below each of those levels (and swing area), would disappoint some buyers from a technical perspective and have traders looking back toward the 200 hour MA at 0.96122. On Friday, the price moved below the 200 hour MA on Friday off the weaker PCE core inflation, but shot higher on the Powell comments. | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/usdchf-tries-to-stay-above-ma-support-20220829/ | 2022-08-29T14:25:08Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/usdchf-tries-to-stay-above-ma-support-20220829/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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With the popularity of online reviews, businesses need to pay attention to the five little yellow stars as a key marketing tool to their growth and success.
Third-party review sites like Yelp, TripAdvisor and Google give consumers quick access to information when they’re looking for a service or wanting to try out a new restaurant or retail shop. Alternatively, if they are pleased or dissatisfied with their experience, they may want to give an evaluation or influence a purchase to help other consumers.
Consumers treat these reviews as if they were personal recommendations from friends and family, their main source of information prior to the internet. They want to identify the businesses they can trust and where best to make a purchase to ensure they get what they want.
At the same time, they are savvy enough to know that not all reviews are truthful in the face of scams and paid endorsements, and that some are fake, unfair or unreasonable.
Consumer review surveys
Ninety-eight percent of consumers read reviews when they want to learn more about local businesses, according to BrightLocal’s 2021 Local Consumer Review Survey, which compiles the latest trends in online business reviews.
The survey was conducted in November 2021 with a representative sample of over 1,100 U.S.-based consumers and using an independent consumer panel. The findings are based on reviews for local businesses and not general product reviews, such as those found on Amazon.
The survey found that 78% of consumers will visit a business’s website more than once a week, up from 69% in 2020. Twenty-one percent of consumers will use the internet to find information on local businesses every day, down from 34%.
The average star rating is the most important review factor for consumers, as has been the case for the past four years. Consumers who would only use a 5-star business have fallen from 12% in 2020 to 4% in 2021. Three percent of consumers said they would consider using a business with an average star rating of two or fewer. This is down from 14% in 2020. Consumers also want to see reviews with an explanation and give more credence to a lengthy, four-star review than one with five stars and no description.
BBB reviews
The Better Business Bureau, bbb.org, provides reviews on businesses, so knowing what separates those reviews from other sources can serve as a tool to manage a business’s online reputation.
Consumers want proof when they hear a business say they are trustworthy. They want quality, not quantity, in the information they seek. They want businesses to take their feedback seriously, acknowledging they hear their concerns or appreciate their praise.
BBB business profiles are the No. 1 resource that visitors access on bbb.org. Consumers reading reviews on the profiles may look at a business’s entire profile to learn more about the company and its products and services. BBB-accredited businesses have been vetted and demonstrate BBB’s values of being honest, trustworthy, transparent, equitable and proactive, which is something consumers highly value.
Quality reviews on bbb.org and other sources validate a business and bring in customers who are more confident about what a business has to offer. The result: The business stands out among the competition. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyomingbusinessreport/columns/bbb_news/businesses-can-benefit-from-consumer-interest-in-online-reviews-bbb/article_e20a5dd3-2abd-57dd-94c5-68dc23a36e50.html | 2022-08-29T14:25:41Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyomingbusinessreport/columns/bbb_news/businesses-can-benefit-from-consumer-interest-in-online-reviews-bbb/article_e20a5dd3-2abd-57dd-94c5-68dc23a36e50.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
You can get paid $1,300 to watch 13 Stephen King movies — how to apply
Dish is looking for someone to watch 13 classic horror movies based on Stephen King novels and earn $1,300, just in time for the Halloween season.
No degree is necessary, but the selected candidate must have an affinity for both King’s hair-raising novels and the horror genre in general. The satellite TV provider says the job "is not for the faint of heart," and the person must also be detail-oriented enough to track their experience while watching each movie.
The 13 films include "Carrie," "Cujo" "Pet Sematary" and "The Shining."
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The selected candidate will even be provided with a Fitbit to track their heart rate during some scary scenes. Dish said it wants to know "everything" about the person’s experience.
"You will track your heart rate and jump scares. You’ll let us know who joined in on the scares with you. You’ll let us know what you thought before watching certain movies, and if your feelings changed after you completed them. You’ll even log your sleep—if you can sleep," the job description reads.
The list of films the person must watch:
- Carrie (original or 2013 remake)
- Christine
- Creepshow
- Cujo
- Doctor Sleep
- Firestarter (original or 2022 remake)
- IT (original or 2017 remake)
- IT Chapter Two
- Misery
- The Mist
- Pet Sematary (original or 2019 remake)
- Salem's Lot
- The Shining
The person will be provided with all 13 films, as well as a "survival kit" with a blanket, popcorn, candy, and some Stephen King paraphernalia "to set the stage for what is sure to be a terrifying experience."
Applicants must be 18 or older and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply, the company said. A drug test or background check is not required, it added.
To apply for the spooky gig, candidates need to fill out the application online here. In 200 words or less, Dish says to "tell us why you should be tortured this way."
The deadline to apply is Sept. 16 at noon MST. The winner will be notified by email from the USDish.com team by Sept. 30 to learn whether they have been selected or not.
"Let us know how you like to celebrate the Halloween season and any other relevant information that would make you the perfect candidate. It’ll be the scariest—but easiest—way to make $1,300, so apply today," the description reads.
This is the third time the company has enlisted someone for the scream job.
This story was reported from Cincinnati. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/get-paid-1300-watch-13-stephen-king-movies-apply-2022 | 2022-08-29T14:25:45Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/get-paid-1300-watch-13-stephen-king-movies-apply-2022 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Two letters.
That’s all it is. Two letters, tongue on the roof of your mouth for the first one, purse your lips for the second letter. Ennnnn-ooooooo. Not gonna, ain’t happening, not a chance, uh-uh, thanks anyway, sorry-not-sorry, no.
As Linda Babcock, Brenda Peyser, Lise Vesterlund and Laurie Weingart ask in their new book “The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women’s Dead-End Work,” why is that so hard for working women to say?
Left and right. Count ‘em, you have two hands, and at this moment, both of them are full – at work, home and everywhere else. So why did you just say you’d be “happy to” take on another task, even though you’re clearly not?
That’s what a small group of women asked themselves and each other when they got together a few years back. Their lives and jobs were full, but they still accepted more assignments without knowing why they did that. They set up what they called The No Club, and began to study this issue in earnest.
In every workplace, there are “non-promotable tasks,” or “NPTs,” as the authors call them. You can probably name some: taking notes for a group, serving on committees, training employees, picking up the slack left over by coworkers who drop the ball. These are tasks that aren’t often visible, are quickly forgotten or go unnoticed. They derail promotions, and they can cause a loss of income. And women are saddled with these tasks because they’re asked to assume NPTs more often. But, say the authors, “Women aren’t the problem. Organizational practices are.”
Saying “no” to NPTs begins by identifying them in an average workweek and by knowing what an NPT is and isn’t. Next, recognize that managers and in-the-trenches workers both get dumped on when it comes to such tasks. Learn that there are several ways to say “no” to an NPT and the reasons why you’d say “yes.” Then learn how to change your organization from the bottom up. Talk to management about “the promotability of work” and remember: “This is not a fix-the-women problem.”
Huh. There isn’t a book like this for men.
Take that as you wish. The fact that a book like “The No Club” even exists shows a need for women to read directions on how to say “no” at work.
Does it have to be so nice?
It’s a valid question that readers may ask. Authors Babcock, Peyser, Vesterlund and Weingart show where female employees have gone wrong, where we need help and why.
There’s scant information on how to stand firm when you really, really can’t take on one more thing. There’s advice on offering a gracious “no,” a different solution or a gentle reason for turning away a request. There’s kind advice on guilt and on starting your own No Club.
There is not a lot about serious, can’t-budge planting your feet.
Is that a deal-breaker? Depends on how much you want your job.
Is “The No Club” a good start? Absolutely, because knowledge is power.
Should you miss this book?
Mmmmmm. No.
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Man charged with shooting into Humboldt Park restaurant, killing man
CHICAGO - A man was charged after allegedly shooting into a restaurant and killing another man Friday night in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Police said Charlie Moreno, 41, fired shots through the front window of a restaurant in the 2700 block of West Division Street, striking a 50-year-old man in the neck.
The man was transported to Stroger Hospital where he was pronounced dead. He has not yet been identified by the Cook County medical examiner's office.
Moreno fled the scene but was arrested roughly an hour later in the 3300 block of West Augusta Boulevard, according to police.
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He was charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and armed habitual criminal, all felonies.
Moreno, of Humboldt Park, is due in bond court Monday. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/man-charged-with-opening-fire-into-humboldt-park-restaurant-killing-man | 2022-08-29T14:25:51Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/man-charged-with-opening-fire-into-humboldt-park-restaurant-killing-man | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Challenges for employers in retaining and attracting talent in the time of the ‘great resignation’ - Sarah Jackman
In many respects, the pandemic transformed both attitudes to how we work and our career aspirations.
As employers continue to strive to articulate their post-pandemic employee proposition, many employees are deciding it is time for a change. Whether that means a move to a completely new role in a different sector, becoming self-employed, or taking early retirement, the result has been referred to as the ‘great resignation’. This, in essence, stems from employees being more willing to look for and take on new opportunities.
The wave of resignations, and subsequent difficulty in recruiting to fill vacancies, means employers are reviewing how they attract and retain talent. Among the areas being looked at by employers, in a bid to be more forward-thinking and responsive, are the benefits they provide and how to enhance them, as well as what they can do to appeal to a multi-generational workforce.
We need to recognise that everyone, from people starting their careers in their 20's to those who have built up decades of experience, has value to offer. It also has to be acknowledged that individuals’ needs in terms of job satisfaction and fulfilment can be very different.
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As a result, employers are adapting how they approach their employee offering. This includes greater attention to employee wellbeing; implementing ESG considerations into HR policies; and an increased focus on support at different phases of life, for example for those experiencing the menopause and fertility concerns.
Organisations are striving to articulate their purpose in a way that speaks to individuals and gives employees confidence that they are working for a values-led business.
Other steps include employers introducing ‘wellbeing days’ on top of holidays, or introducing ‘inclusive bank holiday’. And as dog ownership soared during lockdown, some companies are now trialling ‘bring your dog to work’ days or arranging visits from therapy dogs. Some companies are offering generous paid leave for parenting purposes, beyond maternity or paternity leave, a four-day week on full pay, carers’ leave, and more private medical care.
At the same time, many employers are still endeavouring to make attending the office attractive: sweets, fruits and good coffee are all seen as ways to lure people back to collaborate with colleagues and rejuvenate a team spirit. Some are exploring whether, rather than treating the workplace as a location, the focus can now be on how to use it as a tool for work, with the digital world being the new place of work. Many are still struggling with how to ensure all attendees at hybrid meetings can contribute, regardless of whether they are there in person or virtually.
And employers are keen to have their initiatives recognised in a bid to reach out to potential recruits, with many sharing their good news stories and perks on social media. This is often on channels that appeal more to younger generations, such as TikTok, rather than just through the more corporate LinkedIn.
The headlines about the economy may cause a slowdown of the ‘great resignation’, but we are still going to see employers looking at increasingly innovative ways to bring the best people into their business – and keep them there.
Sarah Jackman, counsel at Dentons law firm
Want to join the conversation? Please or to comment on this article. | https://www.scotsman.com/business/challenges-for-employers-in-retaining-and-attracting-talent-in-the-time-of-the-great-resignation-sarah-jackman-3820859 | 2022-08-29T14:26:49Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/business/challenges-for-employers-in-retaining-and-attracting-talent-in-the-time-of-the-great-resignation-sarah-jackman-3820859 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Dogs of Different Speeds: Here are the world's 10 fastest and slowest breeds of adorable dog - from the Basset Hound to the Greyhound 🐕
If you one of the growing number of people looking to add a puppy to your family, here are the breeds that would be great if you’re looking for a running companion – and those that enjoy a slower pace of life.
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. Plenty of us decided to welcome new four-legged friends into our homes in the last couple of years – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership soared by nearly eight percent – and post-lockdown demand for puppies remains high.
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 thing worth considering before making a decision is that certain breeds of dog are pretty quick on their feet – perfect for more active families with a garden that can double as a canine athletic track and who want a four-legged running companion that will never tire of adventures. Meanwhile, at the other end of the scale there are the dogs that can barely be bothered to get off the couch unless it’s an emergency – and even then they’ll take their time over it.
So, here are the 10 fastest and slowest breeds of dog.
Read more | https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/dogs-of-different-speeds-here-are-the-worlds-10-fastest-and-slowest-breeds-of-adorable-dog-from-the-basset-hound-to-the-greyhound-3583918 | 2022-08-29T14:28:15Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/dogs-of-different-speeds-here-are-the-worlds-10-fastest-and-slowest-breeds-of-adorable-dog-from-the-basset-hound-to-the-greyhound-3583918 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Here are 13 adorable, cute and hilarious collective nouns for groups of lovable dogs - includiung a grumble of Pugs 🐶
Most of us know that a group of dogs is called a pack, but far fewer people are aware that there are a whole range of fun collective nouns for particular types of pup including a grumble of pugs
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.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your perfect pup – whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
For those of us lucky enough to have more than one pet dog, there’s the less serious business of what to call your pack of pooches.
Luckily, there are a number of fun collective nouns for owners who have a brace or more of a particular breed.
From a grumble of Pugs, to a halo of Golden Retrievers, here are some of the best.
Read more: | https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/here-are-13-adorable-cute-and-hilarious-collective-nouns-for-groups-of-lovable-dogs-includiung-a-grumble-of-pugs-3557642 | 2022-08-29T14:28:34Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/here-are-13-adorable-cute-and-hilarious-collective-nouns-for-groups-of-lovable-dogs-includiung-a-grumble-of-pugs-3557642 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LaSalle author pens grace and gratitude book
Nestled in a small, windowless office in her basement is where Michele Howe likes to write. It's a quiet place where she’s less likely to be distracted.
In 1999, Howe received her first book contract, “Going It Alone,” from a series of articles she had sold to parenting magazines. The book was based on her friends and their experiences as single moms. She estimates 10,000 copies of the book were sold.
Howe worked for a small public relations firm and her boss was the PR manager for major trucking companies throughout the U.S. She edited his work and the magazines he produced. It’s from that experience, she became interested in developing her own writing.
Her inspiration for writing follow the chapters in her life. She’s been a writer for nearly 40 years.
“As I move through parenting, then the empty nest seasons to grandparenting, for example, these titles all reflect what I’m experiencing in my life,” she said.
Using a pen and paper, she’ll often jot down ideas about a book concept or chapter ideas before sitting down at her computer.
“I'm a fast typist when I’m writing but I’m not so fast when I’m transcribing,” she said.
Inspired by her faith, Howe estimates it takes four months to develop and write a book. Three months to write the content and another month for editing and to make changes.
“As a Christian, I know that my hope and help comes from my personal relationship with Christ,” she said. “I know that the Bible is the guidebook for all of life’s struggles, challenges, and problems. I write to share this practical hope with others.”
Howe’s books reveal her Christian worldview and what she values most in life.
“I believe authors reveal what they treasure as they have to pour themselves into every article, every book they compose,” Howe said.
The LaSalle author posts, writes, and promotes her work on a variety of social media sites including radio interviews and television. She also writes articles for magazines as part of the promotional work.
Howe said the most rewarding aspect of being an author is having a reader share with her that something she had written helped draw them closer to Christ during a hopeless season of their life.
“That’s the very best benefit of being a writer,” she said. “Knowing you’ve come alongside another hurting person and your words provided hope and help.”
For new writers, Howe recommends being persistent and not getting discouraged by rejection letters or emails.
“Keep writing. Write every day. Keep an idea journal. Buy a writer’s market guide. Connect with other writers online,” she said. “And don’t give up!”
This month, Howe is releasing her latest book, “Grace & Gratitude for Everyday Life.”
“It’s all about honing a grateful, thankful attitude and when we do so, everything changes. Our circumstances may be challenging, our days may be exhausting, our relationships may be difficult, but we can find joy and gratitude every day,” Howe said. “This book is both inspirational and practical as it is filled with real life stories and how they met and overcame life’s hurdles.”
Howe’s latest book,“Grace & Gratitude for Everyday Life,” is available on Amazon in both paperback and kindle eBooks. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/2022/08/29/lasalle-author-pens-grace-and-gratitude/65414753007/ | 2022-08-29T14:29:07Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/2022/08/29/lasalle-author-pens-grace-and-gratitude/65414753007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Road Watch: Monroe County road projects for week of Aug. 29
Following are upcoming road construction projects for Monroe County:
ASH TOWNSHIP
Carleton Rockwood Road from I-275 to Briar Hill Road
RAM Construction Services is scheduled to apply a concrete surface coating on the bridge railings on the Carleton Rockwood Road bridge over Swan Creek. One-lane, two-way traffic will be maintained with traffic regulators when work is being performed.
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ASH, EXETER and FRENCHTOWN LONDON TOWNSHIPS
South Stoney Creek Road from Palmer Road to US-24 (Telegraph Road)
Fahrner Asphalt Sealers is scheduled to begin a fog sealing project on South Stony Creek Road between Palmer Road and Telegraph Road at the end of next week. Traffic regulators will maintain one-lane, two-way traffic during the fog sealing operation.
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BEDFORD TOWNSHIP
Summerfield Road between Sterns Road and Secor Road
South County Water System will continue installing new water main along Summerfield Road between Sterns Road and Secor Road, and they will be installing new water main along some of the side streets off Summerfield Road. Summerfield Road will remain closed to through traffic during the water main work. The signed detour route for this road closure utilizes Sterns Road and Secor Road.
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BEDFORD AND WHITEFORD TOWNSHIPS
St. Anthony Road from Whiteford Center Road to Secor Road
Gerken Paving will be resurfacing St. Anthony Road between Whiteford Center Road and Secor Road. Traffic regulators will maintain one-lane, two-way traffic during the hot mix asphalt resurfacing operations.
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ERIE TOWNSHIP
Summit Street Bridge between Sterns Road and State Line
Miller Bros. will begin deck work on the east half of the bridge carrying Summit Street over Shantee Creek. Two-lane, two-way traffic will be maintained throughout work activities utilizing a temporary paved lane in the shoulder of Summit Street and a lane shift. All work is weather permitting.
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FRENCHTOWN, MONROE, AND RAISINVILLE TOWNSHIPS
Raisinville Road between M-50 and North Custer Road
RAM Construction Services is scheduled to apply a concrete surface coating on the bridge railings on the South Raisinville Road bridge over River Raisin. One-lane, two-way traffic will be maintained with traffic regulators when work is being performed.
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IDA AND RAISINVILLE TOWNSHIPS
Ida East Road between Lewis Road and Geiger Road
The county-wide tree removal contractor (Alpine Tree Service) will be performing tree removals and tree trimming. The road(s) may be closed to thru traffic during daylight hours with no detour(s) posted due to the short-term duration of the work and the low traffic volumes. All work is weather permitting.
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LONDON TOWNSHIP
Palmer Road from Oakville Waltz Road to South Stony Creek Road
Fahmer Asphalt Sealers is scheduled to begin a fog sealing project on Palmer Road between Oakville Waltz Road and South Stony Creek Road at the end of the week. Traffic regulators will maintain one-lane, two-way traffic during the fog sealing operation.
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CITY OF MONROE
Riverview Avenue resurfacing/reconstruction
The resurfacing/reconstruction of Riverview Avenue between Maywood Avenue and Cole Road is this year's Federal project for the City of Monroe. The work will consist of milling and paving of the top 3 inches of asphalt between Maywood and Oakwood, and reconstruction / repairs of the worst sections of concrete between Oakwood and Cole. Cadillac Asphalt of Romulus is the prime contractor, and Merlo Construction of Milford is the concrete subcontractor. In addition to the resurfacing work, curbs and associated drive approaches will be replaced on both sides between Maywood and Linwood, and on the west side between Linwood and Greenwood. The contractor expected to complete most remaining and driveway work between Maywood and Oakwood by Saturday, August 20.
For the coming week, Cadillac plans to mill and pave the asphalt section, and Merlo plans to work on concrete replacement on the concrete section at the north end. The roadway will be closed periodically during paving, but it is expected that the roadway will be fully open between Maywood and Oakwood in time for the start of school the following week.
MONROE AND RAISINVILLE TOWNSHIPS
Dunbar between Geiger Road and Keegan Road
The county-wide tree removal contractor (Alpine Tree Service) will be performing tree removals and tree trimming. The road(s) may be closed to thru traffic during daylight hours with no detour(s) posted due to the short-term duration of the work and the low traffic volumes. All work is weather permitting.
Raisinville Road between Dunbar Road and M-50
RAM Construction Services is scheduled to apply a concrete surface coating on the bridge railings on the South Raisinville Road bridge over Plum Creek. One-lane, two-way traffic will be maintained with traffic regulators when work is being performed.
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SUMMERFIELD TOWNSHIP
Petersburg Road between Ida West Road and McCarty Road
RAM Construction Services is scheduled to apply a concrete surface coating on the bridge railings on the Petersburg Road bridge over River Raisin. One-lane, two-way traffic will be maintained with traffic regulators when work is beign performed.
Ida Center Road between Sylvania Petersburg Road and Summerfield Road
The county-wide tree removal contractor (Alpine Tree Service) will be performing tree removals and tree trimming. The road(s) may be closed to thru traffic during daylight hours with no detour(s) posted due to the short-term duration of the work and the low traffic volumes. All work is weather permitting. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/29/monroe-county-road-projects-for-week-of-aug-29/65458735007/ | 2022-08-29T14:29:19Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/29/monroe-county-road-projects-for-week-of-aug-29/65458735007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Middle of Lidl Mysteries: 10 of Lidl’s ‘most bizarre’ middle aisle items that were mocked (or loved) by customers
Lidl’s middle aisle selection, affectionately known as the “Middle of Lidl”, hosts a wealth of items that are not necessarily must-haves but possibly more never-knew-you-needs, ranging from weird to wonderful, or simply both. Here are 10 of the most bizarre.
Fancy going scuba diving, practising your sewing skills, getting into the game of ping pong or becoming a DIY expert?
All of these options (and many more) can become reality during a casual stroll down Lidl’s middle aisle.
The treasure trove of bargains and oddities is regularly updated so if you’re ever uninspired by the current selection then a new one is always around the corner.
Recently, it was announced that Lidl was cutting back on its non-food products after ‘Middle of Lidl’ lost its “appeal” and sales dropped below a 10% share of Lidl’s total business, according to a report by the RetailGazette.
So, to remember the weird and wonderful diversity of the middle aisle (with varying products per store nationwide), here are 10 ‘Middle of Lidl’ items that caught customer’s eyes from all over the UK. | https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/shopping/middle-of-lidl-mysteries-10-of-lidls-most-bizarre-middle-aisle-items-that-were-mocked-or-loved-by-customers-3822926 | 2022-08-29T14:29:24Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/shopping/middle-of-lidl-mysteries-10-of-lidls-most-bizarre-middle-aisle-items-that-were-mocked-or-loved-by-customers-3822926 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Ned Birkey: Wheat research plot will be planted in the Ida area
At the August 25 Farmer Field Day a number of speakers updated farmers regarding various and timely topics of interest. First, was Dennis Pennington, MSU Wheat Specialist, who gave out a new "Winter Wheat: Development and Growth Staging Visual Guidebook." This pocket-sized and spiral bound guide goes through basic wheat anatomy and the Feekes scale for cereal growth stages for wheat, oats, barley, rye and triticale.
Dennis also passed out "Michigan Wheat 101: A Guide for Soft Winter Wheat Production in Michigan", a new publication sponsored by the Michigan Wheat Program and MSU Extension. Included were topics of variety selection factors, wheat agronomy, wheat fertility and fertilization, wheat lodging considerations, wheat weed management, using red clover for cover crop, wheat disease management, wheat insect management and wheat harvest information.
He also announced that a full scale wheat research plot will be planted in the Ida area of Monroe County this fall. This plot will be hosted by Michigan Wheat Board member, Brad Kamprath.
In the field, Dr. Sita Thapa, a Research Associate in the MSU Entomology Department, talked about two research projects at the MCCC Student Ag Farm. These projects represent an integrated approach for soybean cyst nematode (SCN) management: rotation, cover crops and compost. First is a two-year project looking at 10 different cover crops and cover crop blends to analyze the possible suppression of SCN in a complete randomized block design with four replications of each treatment.
The second two-year project is testing various compost/ manures in a corn/ soybean rotation in a complete randomized block design with four treatments and five replications. All composts and manure were applied at rates of 1.25 tons per acre and planted into corn. This plot will be harvested this fall, yields and other data taken and assessed.
After lunch, Craig Anderson of the Michigan Farm Bureau gave the farmer audience an update of the Michigan Farmer’s Transportation Guidebook and answered numerous questions about farm truck regulations.
Rebecca Will of Wilbur-Ellis of Dundee hosted a tour of the Rob-See-Co, (formerly Rupp) soybean variety demonstration plot. She also talked about herbicides and weed control such as for Waterhemp and Marestail.
The last speaker was Jim Hoorman, retired from OSU and USDA NRCS and a cover crop expert who led a tour of the various grass, legume, brassicas and other broadleaves, and cover crop mixes. Thirteen various cover crops were donated by Allen Dean Farms of Bryan, Ohio.
One handout was a summary way to estimate corn and soybean yields. The 30th Pro Farmer tour of the Midwest concluded this week with a forecast of lower yields than the most recent USDA forecast of trend corn and soybean yields.
Of concern is an August 24 letter from MSU that the MSU Soil and Plant Nutrient Lab will be closing at the end of 2022. In operation for the past 102 years, the decision was made due to outdated testing equipment and a decline in samples. The MSU lab has provided soil chemical analyses and interpretation since 1920 and has been, and continues to be a valuable service to farmers, the Michigan agricultural community, homeowners and MSU researchers.
This means that homeowners with lawn or garden samples or questions and farmers will no longer be able to send samples to the Soil Testing lab after November 18, 2022. The lab not only tests soils, but also water, compost and provides micronutrient analyses.
Weather update this past week by Aaron Wilson of Ohio State is forecasting seasonal and moderate temperatures. Austin Pearson of Purdue is calling for cooler temperatures and variable precipitation. Jeff Andresen of MSU says medium guidance calls for a return of warmer temperatures with variable precipitation totals. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/opinion/columns/2022/08/29/wheat-research-plot-will-be-planted-in-the-ida-area/65458324007/ | 2022-08-29T14:29:25Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/opinion/columns/2022/08/29/wheat-research-plot-will-be-planted-in-the-ida-area/65458324007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Stunning picture shows moment dolphins triple breach off Berwick coast
A photographer has captured the moment three dolphins breached just off the Berwickshire coast.
Walter Baxter, 71, captured the once-in-a-lifetime image at the border between Scotland and England on the Border Belle, with three dolphins breaching the surface of the water.
The photographer, who is a regular passenger on the Berwick boats, said he had only seen a triple breach a few times. He said the image was “right up there” with some of the best photographs he had ever captured.
Mr Baxter said: “It’s so easy to miss something because they just pop up anywhere, but I had an inkling something was going to happen as I had a few half-hearted attempts – and this time I just got it spot on.
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“Lots of times you just get splashes in the water, or a tail going in or something, or you miss it completely, and that’s the challenge. When you do capture something like this, it’s really nice.”
He added: “Dolphins were following the boat south at the border area between Lamberton and Marshall Meadows when three of them did a couple of breach attempts, but I got it perfect at the third attempt.
“Everyone on the boat gasped when it happened.
“Dolphins can appear anywhere around the boat and I miss more shots than I get, but in this case I concentrated on a particular spot anticipating something might happen.
“It was a wonderful sight, even looking through a viewfinder. My camera was set on continuous shooting mode and this one was the pick of the shots.” | https://www.scotsman.com/news/environment/stunning-picture-shows-moment-dolphins-triple-breach-off-berwick-coast-3822962 | 2022-08-29T14:29:31Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/news/environment/stunning-picture-shows-moment-dolphins-triple-breach-off-berwick-coast-3822962 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Monroe County Region high school sports calendar Aug. 29-Sept. 3
MONDAY
BOYS SOCCER
Ypsilanti Lincoln at Bedford, 7 p.m.
SMCC at Airport, 6 p.m.
New Boston Huron at Flat Rock, 4:30 p.m.
Trenton at Gibraltar Carlson, 6 p.m.
Ida at Blissfield, 5:30 p.m.
Grosse Ile at Jefferson, 4:30 p.m.
Milan at Riverview, 6 p.m.
Faith Clinton at State Line Christian, 4:30 p.m.
GIRLS GOLF
Airport, SMCC, Milan, Flat Rock, Jefferson, New Boston Huron in Huron League jamboree at Green Meadows, 8:30 a.m.
BOYS TENNIS
Milan at Dexter, 4 p.m.
TUESDAY
VOLLEYBALL
Blissfield at Whiteford, 6 p.m.
Lakecrest at State Line Christian, 6 p.m.
BOYS SOCCER
Monroe at Bedford, 7 p.m.
Lakecrest at State Line Christian, 4:30 p.m.
GIRLS GOLF
Monroe, Adrian vs. Ann Arbor Skyline at Lake Forest, 3 p.m.
Bedford vs. Ypsilanti Lincoln at Pineview, 3 p.m.
BOYS TENNIS
Ann Arbor Huron at Monroe, 4 p.m.
Bedford at Saline
CROSS COUNTRY
Monroe, Bedford, Dundee, Flat Rock, Jefferson in Milan Puddle Jumper Invitational, 4:30 p.m.
Airport, Erie Mason, Whiteford at Whiteford Nick Haynes Invitational, 4:30 p.m.
GIRLS SWIMMING
Bedford at Tecumseh, 6 p.m.
Milan at Ypsilanti Lincoln, 6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
VOLLEYBALL
Ida at Airport, 7 p.m.
Dundee at Milan, 7 p.m.
Summerfield at Jefferson, 7 p.m.
BOYS SOCCER
Flat Rock at SMCC, 4:30 p.m.
Airport at Milan, 4:30 p.m.
Melvindale at Gibraltar Carlson, 6 p.m.
New Boston Huron at Jefferson, 4:30 p.m.
CROSS COUNTRY
Ida at Hillsdale Invitational, 5 p.m.
GIRLS GOLF
SMCC vs. Milan at Pineview, 3 p.m.
Grosse Ile vs. Airport at Sandy Creek, 3 p.m.
Jefferson at Flat Rock, 3 p.m.
Riverview vs. New Boston Huron at Willow Metropark, 3 p.m.
BOYS TENNIS
SMCC, Bedford at Woodhaven Quad, 8:30 a.m.
Tecumseh vs. Airport at Monroe YMCA, 3:30 p.m.
Milan at Adrian, 4 p.m.
THURSDAY
FOOTBALL
Flat Rock at Airport, 7 p.m.
Livonia Clarenceville at Dundee, 7 p.m.
Detroit Communications and Media Arts at Erie Mason, 7 p.m.
Detroit Edsel Ford at Gibraltar Carlson, 7 p.m.
Jefferson at Riverview, 7 p.m.
Milan at New Boston Huron, 7 p.m.
SMCC at Grosse Ile, 7 p.m.
Fowler at Summerfield, 7 p.m.
Whiteford at Ida, 7 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL
Flat Rock, New Boston Huron at Allen Park Tournament, 9 a.m.
BOYS SOCCER
State Line Christian at Hammond Tournament
BOYS SOCCER
Monroe at Dexter, 5:30 p.m.
Bedford at Saline, 7 p.m.
GIRLS GOLF
Bedford, Saline vs. Monroe at Carrington, 3 p.m.
BOYS TENNIS
Monroe at Bedford, 4 p.m.
FRIDAY
FOOTBALL
Monroe at Ypsilanti Lincoln, 7 p.m.
Ann Arbor Pioneer at Bedford, 7 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL
Monroe, SMCC, Ida in Bedford End of Summer Tournament, 8 a.m.
BOYS SOCCER
State Line Christian at Hammond Tournament
SATURDAY
CROSS COUNTRY
Bedford at Mel Brodt Invitational, Bowling Green, 10 a.m. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/sports/2022/08/29/monroe-county-region-high-school-sports-calendar-aug-29-sept-3/65460332007/ | 2022-08-29T14:29:38Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/sports/2022/08/29/monroe-county-region-high-school-sports-calendar-aug-29-sept-3/65460332007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Employment law is keeping pace with the radical changes in the world of work - Fiona Cameron
The speed of change in employment law and its real-life impact have never been more apparent than over the last few years, where it has been forced to respond to a global pandemic and in so doing, has radically changed the world in which we work.
The first major shift has been hybrid working. The concept has developed various personas and covers working with a “Martini mindset” to an “office first” model, and everything in between.
The pros and cons of each are presently of little consequence for the simple fact that giving employees the working model they want has become one of the best weapons employers have in the current talent retention war.
For now, employers will need to continue to grapple with the employment law challenges this creates – flexible working requests, continuous review of policies, management of discrimination risks, health and safety considerations, data protection etc.
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As is normally the case in employment law, there will undoubtedly be further change to come in this area. Specifically, with businesses placing considerable focus on their ‘green’ credentials of late, it is only a matter of time before the two trends collide and climate considerations creep into flexible working discussions.
Legislative change may come when we hear the long-awaited outcome of the Government’s consultation on “Making Flexible Working the Default”. Recent research highlighted that three-quarters of UK recruiters believe that a four-day week will be the norm by 2030.
Hybrid working will be stretched to its limits if we are all working in Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse ten years from now.
Another employment law consequence of the pandemic has been a renewed focus on the health and wellbeing of employees. Lost working days, costs of sick leave, high turnover and potential for claims means employers are being forced to do more to support their staff in this regard.
In this area, the law gallops on too – this summer alone we have seen: a significant expansion in the categories of healthcare professionals who can certify absence; a Scottish Employment Tribunal decision that an employee suffering from symptoms of long-Covid was disabled for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010; and calls for maximum workplace temperatures to be enshrined in law.
This area is also attracting political investment and support also, most recently seen in the launch of the new Scottish Government platform “Supporting a mentally healthy workplace” which offers free advice and assistance to employers and employees.
All of these issues are evolving against a backdrop of a vulnerable economic climate and labour market. Many employees faced with the soaring cost of living and an appetite for better work/life balance either join the so-called ‘Great Resignation’ or if they are in a unionised industry, partake in the unprecedented spike in industrial action.
The result of this adds to skills shortages in key sectors, a fierce talent war, and employers bullishly enforcing post-termination restrictions and confidentiality provisions to protect their business interests.
Is this bubble about to burst? Without a contractual requirement to do so, there is currently no legal obligation on employers to increase salaries to reflect rising inflation – but should there be, or would this only serve to exacerbate the problem?
Employment law is facing a number of uncertainties, with the only constant being its rapid evolution. Adaptability is crucial for all employers as well as monitoring change to ensure we all keep up with the new normal.
Fiona Cameron is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution team at Gillespie Macandrew
Want to join the conversation? Please or to comment on this article. | https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/employment-law-is-keeping-pace-with-the-radical-changes-in-the-world-of-work-fiona-cameron-3819095 | 2022-08-29T14:29:51Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/employment-law-is-keeping-pace-with-the-radical-changes-in-the-world-of-work-fiona-cameron-3819095 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Connect Music Festival 2022: The National play ‘secret’ show in memory of Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison
The National played a ‘secret’ show at Edinburgh’s Connect Music Festival on Sunday, performing on a new stage dedicated to the charity formed in memory of Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison.
As midday struck, festival organisers put out a cryptic announcement: ‘Secret Set Added - 7:45pm at the Tiny Changes x Gardeners Cottage’.
Rumours soon swirled around the site at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, with festival-goers wondering who it could possibly be.
Walking out to rapturous applause, The National appeared truly humbled as their set approached.
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The US alt-rockers, who were headlining the festival later in the evening, performed a short acoustic set, which included the tracks Sorrow and About Today.
Addressing the crowd, The National’s Aaron Dessner, said: “It’s a pleasure to support Tiny Changes. Scott was a really close friend of ours, and like you guys, we were huge fans of Frightened Rabbit.
“We were devastated when he left.
“This charity is amazing, and any awareness we can raise for mental health, we want to do that because we all struggle with it.”
Hutchison, who was 36 when he passed away in May 2018 after taking his own life and years of battling depression, performed at the original Connect Festival back in 2007 on a similar stage.
Tiny Changes was founded in the singer-songwriter’s memory and is Scotland’s very first national children and young people’s mental health charity, funding projects and ideas that help young minds feel better – and raising over £4,500 during the course of the festival weekend.
Speaking after The National’s surprise set, Kara Brown, CEO of Tiny Changes, said: “Having the National play the inaugural Tiny Changes stage at Connect Festival – a similar stage to one Scott played at back – is something we will remember forever and the perfect ending to an incredible weekend of live music, helping young minds feel better.”
Geoff Ellis, CEO of promoters DF Concerts, said: “Grant from Frightened Rabbit asking The National if they’d do a secret set at our Tiny Changes Gardeners Cottage is what Connect Festival is all about – a totally unique experience and an appreciation of friendship and connections.
“Fans were surprised with a truly special acoustic set, seeing twins Aaron and Bryce Dessner and Matt Berninger, honour their friend Scott Hutchison with a stripped back version of About Today and This isn’t Helping, in one of the most intimate stages of any festival in the UK.
“It was a moment that I’ll never forget and was extremely fitting with the ethos of the festival.”
Want to join the conversation? Please or to comment on this article. | https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/connect-music-festival-2022-the-national-play-secret-show-in-memory-of-frightened-rabbit-singer-scott-hutchison-3822614 | 2022-08-29T14:30:31Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/connect-music-festival-2022-the-national-play-secret-show-in-memory-of-frightened-rabbit-singer-scott-hutchison-3822614 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Labour deny plan to change party constitution to rule out coalitions with SNP
Labour has poured cold water on claims the party’s constitution could be changed to rule out any formal coalitions with the SNP.
Reports over the weekend suggested Sir Keir Starmer could change Labour’s rule book to ban coalitions with nationalist parties.
The idea was met with anger from some quarters. Welsh Labour member of the Senedd (MS) Alun Davies branded it “nonsense”.
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Former Labour special adviser David Clark said it suggested “unionism has now supplanted democratic socialism as Labour’s core belief system”.
However, party insiders in Scotland said they did not recognise the briefing “at all”.
“Beyond anything else, changing the party constitution takes two consecutive conferences,” a Scottish Labour source said. “Hardly a speedy response to the issue.
"We’ve been absolutely clear – no deals with the SNP in or out of a general election.”
The source left the door open to Labour’s general election manifesto ruling out coalitions with the SNP.
Sir Keir has repeatedly dismissed the prospect of any deals with the Nationalists.
Last month, he said: "It's a very strong and emphatic no, not just because of the numbers, but as a matter of principle."
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said: “Labour will do no deal with the SNP – no deal, no pact, no behind-closed-doors arrangement, no coalition.
“At the next election, we will be fighting for every vote and we are aiming to form a majority Labour Government.
“Should we fall short of that, and be in a position to form a minority government, the SNP will face a simple choice.
“It can choose to keep the Tories in power or choose to back a Labour government.
SNP Deputy Westminster Leader Kirsten Oswald said: “Regardless of whether this is a genuine plan, this bungled posturing shows Keir Starmer is running scared of the Tories and is too afraid to challenge their regressive policies head on.
“You don’t beat the Tories by turning into them, but that’s exactly what the Labour Party is doing under Starmer's leadership.
"Instead of offering a real alternative, they are copying the Tories on Brexit, austerity cuts, democracy denial, and their arrogant treatment of Scotland and the devolved nations.”
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War in Ukraine: Ukrainian club considers complaints over ‘pro-Russian’ comments made by US philosopher Noam Chomsky made at Edinburgh International Book Festival
A Ukrainian cultural organisation has said it is "considering" complaints over apparently pro-Russian comments made by US philosopher Noam Chomsky during an Edinburgh International Book Festival event.
The Edinburgh branch of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB) said it had been made aware by a number of people that “perceived” pro-Russian comments had been made by Mr Chomsky at a book festival event. It said it was trying to “establish the full facts” before issuing a statement.
The row broke out after Sam Taylor, chief executive of pro-union group These Islands, tweeted Mr Chomsky had called for Russian president Vladimir Putin to be given the “benefit of the doubt” over his invasion of Ukraine at an event on Friday.
Mr Taylor said: “Noam Chomsky tells an Edinburgh book festival audience that Vladimir Putin should be given the benefit of the doubt on his motives for invading Ukraine, and that he (Chomsky) supports Scottish independence. The audience, which must be overwhelmingly idiots, whoops and cheers.”
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In the talk, titled Dissent Across the Decades, Mr Chomsky said there were “two versions” of possible interpretation of the invasion.
"The fact of the matter is, we do not know, within a precision, what Putin’s goals were,” he said. “There are two versions. One version is the Western version: he’s a madman who wants to conquer Ukraine, restore the Russian empire and he’s got to be stopped now, or there will be fascism all over the world.
"There’s another possibility, namely, what they've actually been saying. What have the Russians actually been saying? What have Western diplomats who know something about Russia been saying? It’s a different picture. They say there has been a Russian red line for 30 years: we’ll tolerate your violation of the pledge, firm pledge not to move Nato to our borders. We’ll tolerate it, but not when it involves incorporation of Ukraine into Nato, that’s a red line.
"So what they've been saying is, right up to the invasion, the crucial issue is integration of Nato – of Ukraine within Nato.”
Linking to Mr Taylor’s tweet, AUGB Edinburgh said: “We are aware of the comments by Noam Chomsky. We are considering our response and will update in the next few days.”
In a separate post on Facebook, the club added: “We have been made aware by several supporters regarding perceived pro-Russian comments made by an author at Edinburgh International Book Festival. AUGB Edinburgh is attempting to establish the full facts and access the recording of the event prior to issuing a statement. We anticipate this will take a few days to ensure a thorough process.
“AUGB Edinburgh understands and welcomes the cities unequivocal support for Ukraine. We will continue to work with and challenge partners where we believe this position is breached.”
A spokeswoman for the Edinburgh International Book Festival said: “The Edinburgh International Book Festival is a forum for discussion and we expect people to explore issues from many perspectives. Inevitably some will encounter views they disagree with. As well as Mr Chomsky, the festival also welcomed Ukrainian writers Irena Karpa and Andriy Lyubka as well as a book festival organiser from Kyiv, Oksana Schur. Their session shed light on the experience of people living and working in Ukraine.”
Mr Chomsky’s agent has been contacted for comment.
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'Encouraging other clubs to bid' - Rangers Alfredo Morelos transfer stance tip ahead of end of transfer window
Rangers have been urged to “test the market” regarding the potential sale of Alfredo Morelos ahead of the end of the transfer window.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst dropped the Colombian for the crucial Champions League play-off qualifier against PSV Eindhoven and he missed the weekend’s win over Ross County due to suspension.
It was a situation which raised questions over Morelos’ Ibrox future. However, both Van Bronckhorst and the striker gave indications that he would stay at the club.
The player is out of contract at the end of the season and former Rangers star Arthur Numan would be tempted to attempt to sell.
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“After several warnings, Giovanni drew the line,” Numan told the Daily Record. “He’d had enough of the striker’s bad attitude and ill discipline, on and off the field. I’m not sure what the future holds for Alfredo but I’d definitely be encouraging other clubs to bid for him, test the market and see what fee might be out there.
“His value may not be as high as it should be because clubs are aware they’d be taking a ‘risk’ with him. However, he is still worth a lot of money. It could well be Rangers still decide to give him a new contract and keep him.”
Meanwhile, Numan welcomed Rangers’ Champions League qualification, stating the financial importance.
He said: “This will bring in around £40m and that is a sum of money that gives absolute security for many years and also, potentially, take the club up another level.
“With Celtic guaranteed that level of money due to their automatic entry, it was important not to fall behind them.”
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'Vive la VAR' - Aberdeen chief Dave Cormack in 'nothing to see here' Rangers ref controversy quip
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack took to social media to make a less than subtle reference to Don Robertson’s performance during Rangers’ 4-0 win over Ross County at the weekend.
The whistler, having already booked James Sands, failed to penalise the American for bringing Staggies forward Jordy Hiwula down for the second time after he got the better of the Gers star and was set to run through on goal.
County boss Malky Mackay was left miffed with the score 0-0 at the time of the incident.
“He’d been booked but it’s inexplicable how it’s not a straight red, never mind a booking which would take him off," he said. “They took him off at half time which shows what they think. I can’t see how anyone who sees it on TV will think differently. The dynamics of the game changes if he goes off.”
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Aberdeen chief Cormack had his say with a quip on Twitter as he shared a clip from a random kids football game where a player was running towards goal with the ball before being cynically chopped down.
He Tweeted: “Couldn’t resist this cracking video from the cinch Under-8s, allegedly. Counter-attack in full view of the referee but… nothing to [see] here so play on! Just another week in the cinch, the most authentic league in the world. Vive la cinch & Vive la VAR, aka @BBCSportscene!”
VAR won’t be introduced into the Scottish Premiership until later in the season and not before Aberdeen and Rangers meet for the first time next month at Pittodrie.
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Vacations are over before we know it. Thankfully, a really good photo can keep the memories alive. But if your photography skills need a little help, NPR's Life Kit has some tips on making sure the images you bring home are frameworthy. Here's Beck Harlan.
BECK HARLAN, BYLINE: If you spent time taking pictures on your vacation, the last thing you want is to come back and think, wow, these are pretty generic. This isn't really how I remember my trip.
DANIELLA ZALCMAN: I think understanding for yourself the intention behind a photo is absolutely critical to creating an image that will last forever and have significance to you.
HARLAN: That's documentary photographer Daniella Zalcman. She's photographed for The New York Times and National Geographic magazine. And if you're looking to have photos that feel more personal than the postcards at the airport, Zalcman suggests trying this.
ZALCMAN: I adore the idea of giving yourself an assignment or even, maybe to put it in a less formal way, maybe even a scavenger hunt while you're traveling of, you know, here's a list of things that I want to be thoughtful and intentional about and seek out as a photographer.
HARLAN: So maybe make a shot list. Make sure to add variety in both subject matter and style - details, wide shots, posed photos and candids. Whatever you do, make sure you don't discount the ordinary.
ZALCMAN: I always think it's fascinating to ask people to try to photograph what they see as being inane or ordinary because sometimes it's hard for us to appreciate those little things that can be very important.
HARLAN: It could be as simple as including your well-loved backpack in the foreground of that vista or taking a photo of your friend napping on the train, though be sure to ask their permission before you post it. Remember, you're the director of this photograph, meaning you have control over the frame. So, Zalcman says, get close.
ZALCMAN: And I say this kind of both philosophically and technically is not getting close enough.
HARLAN: Also, just try playing with perspective. What if you stand on the park bench and photograph your picnic from above?
ZALCMAN: What happens if you have, you know, a young child, if you try to photograph from their perspective, maybe? What does that look like?
HARLAN: And of course, pay attention to the light.
ZALCMAN: Taking images at high noon in a place with really harsh sunlight isn't going to result in the best photographs just because that light creates super harsh shadows.
HARLAN: You're going to have much better luck at what photographers call golden hour.
ZALCMAN: Sunrise and sunset and the, you know, depending on where you are and what the time of year is, you know, 30 minutes to three hours around those times creates some of the most beautiful, soft incandescent light that gives everything this nice sort of orange-y yellow glow.
HARLAN: So take advantage of the natural lighting when it's good.
ZALCMAN: I'm not saying that you should gear your vacation to when there is golden light. You probably don't need to do that. But, you know, if you are trying to think of when can we do the pivotal family photograph where we get everyone, where we corral all 19 of us into one place for the photo, then maybe you want to think about doing that at closer to 5 p.m. and not at noon.
HARLAN: When it comes to photos, a little intention goes a long way. Beck Harlan, NPR News.
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MARTIN: For more helpful tips on taking better photos and lots of other topics, check out NPR's Life Kit. Just head to npr.org/lifekit.
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As a young Black woman coming of age, Alora Young traced her life back through generations of Southern women.
She's 19, and the 2021 Youth Poet Laureate of the Southern United States. Her debut book Walking Gentry Home archives her family's history – and the legacy of slavery in the American South – in the form of a memoir in verse.
Here's the very first poem from the book, titled "Mother, TN, Many Many Generations":
I have many mothers
They are mostly black
They are mostly broken
They have existed here for centuries
They are dying with the towns that birthed them
"I started the book this way because I feel like this is a story that doesn't have a starting place," Young told NPR's Morning Edition. "For thousands of generations, Black women have existed on this planet and all of the culmination of thousands of women led to me being here."
In the book, Young recounts the stories of nine generations of women — all the way back to Amy, who was the first of Young's foremothers to arrive in Western Tennessee.
Amy was enslaved and had a child with her enslaver. The book takes readers through all the stories that come after, leading to Young's own story of becoming a young woman.
On how the book came together
It always needed to be about my family's history, because these poems didn't start out about me. They started out about not knowing the names of my family members, about losing my grandmother, and thinking what difficulties she must have gone through being a pregnant teenager in the South in the 1960s. It's [about] the brutal realities that my family members faced, and I wanted to make sure their stories were never ever forgotten.
I actually interviewed all the living women in my family. I did a lot of genealogy research, and once I reached a point where there was nothing more I could learn from the records, I sat down and I called every single living woman in my family and I interviewed them. We had wonderful conversations and honestly, I feel like I'm so much closer to the women in my family now because of this book.
On Gentry's story
When my grandmother Gentry was 14 years old, she got pregnant. And then of course, she got married. One day, she got into a fight with my great-grandfather Walter Dean. She walked all the way from her house with her husband, miles and miles back to her early family home, where she grew up. She gets there, and her mom's like, 'oh hey' and they spend the day together and she hangs out with her brother. And at the end Gentry says, 'Mama, I want to come home.' Then Nanny Pearl, who is Gentry's mom, says, 'okay, Ortho B, walk Gentry home.' Can you imagine the shock of thinking you are home, thinking that you've finally come back to your family, only to be told that the home you grew up in is not your home anymore? She said, Ortho B, walk your sister home back to the house that she's making. I think it's so powerful because I think that is transition from girlhood to womanhood. It's walking from the home you grow up in to the home you make.
On exploring colorism and abuse in her poetry
I don't know if this is a plight that all lighter-skinned women of color face, but it's something that I know that me and my other sister have definitely experienced. And it is the feeling that when you look at yourself in the mirror, you see that the color of your skin is the product of uninvited attention from people who enslaved your family. And I look the way I look not because either of my parents are consensually white, but because my bloodline is filled with nonconsensual whiteness. And it's honestly a hard thing to think about, and it's a hard thing to experience, because no one wants to look at themselves and see rape. But that's just a reality that I have to live with, and that's something I see when I look in the mirror.
And I want to make sure that, through discussing this troubling sensation I feel, I don't dismiss the struggles of darker skinned women. But to me, darker skin has always been a symbol of true beauty because my mom is brown-skinned and I see her as the epitome of all things good and gentle and compassionate.
On poetry's role in recording painful history, but also breaking that cycle
I believe poetry is such a powerful tool, because it can convey the human experience in a way that no other kind of writing can. And I believe that we can use this art form as a tool for education and communication. I believe poetry is something that can cross any line, any border. And I think we need to try to cross these lines and borders and connect our world through the arts because we can make the world better.
This story was produced by Jeevika Verma and edited for radio by Reena Advani.
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Good morning. I'm A Martinez.
A Canadian candy company wants to make your childhood dreams come true. Candy Funhouse in Ontario posted a job opening for what it calls the world's first CCO, chief candy officer, to be tasked with taste testing thousands of sweet products each month. The company told CNBC that applicants as young as 5 can apply, and the job comes with a paycheck of up to 100 grand a year. Now, while it does come with a dental plan, I'd suggest toothbrushing - a lot of it.
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Updated August 27, 2022 at 2:55 PM ET
A small group of parents and family members who lost loved ones in the Uvalde school shooting joined gun safety advocates outside the Texas governor's mansion in Austin early Saturday, pleading for Gov. Greg Abbott to move to raise the minimum age to purchase AR-15-style rifles.
With schools across Texas having already welcomed students back into the classroom, gun safety advocates are calling for the governor to hold a special legislative session so state lawmakers can vote on whether to raise the minimum age for purchasing AR-15-style rifles from 18 to 21. The governor has repeatedly said he would not do so.
An AR-15-style rifle was used to kill 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in May.
About a dozen family members of the slain students and teachers joined leaders from the youth-led gun control advocacy group March for Our Lives, which organized the gathering as well as a rally later that morning. They played the sounds of children outside the governor's home while some parents delivered personal messages through a megaphone.
"You do not give a damn, you care more about our guns than you do our children," Brett Cross said. Cross was the uncle and legal guardian of Uziyah Garcia, one of the students killed in May. "You couldn't even tell us their damn names. I asked you, you said you couldn't say [them] off the top of your head. We remember them, and we are going to make damn well sure that you do to."
A larger crowd gathered at the Texas State Capitol later Saturday morning to demand that Abbott act to prevent further loss of life in the state.
"We're here to drive home the message that we are living on borrowed time, and more kids will die if we don't take action like raising the age to purchase an AR-15 to 21," March for Our Lives spokesperson Noah Lumbantobing told NPR earlier in the week.
Abbott announced this month that the Texas Department of Public Safety would dispatch more than 30 law enforcement officers — at the request of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District — to Uvalde for the new school year. However, when March for Our Lives and the parents asked the governor about enacting stricter gun laws, he said it wouldn't happen, Lumbantobing said.
Ana Rodriguez, 35, is one of those parents. She spoke to the crowd on Saturday about her daughter, Maite Rodriguez, who was one of the students shot and killed on May 24.
"I want to be able to speak about her but also talk about how her life was so meaninglessly taken by this 18-year-old kid who was able to purchase these weapons of war and ammunition, and how I am demanding that the age go up in a special session," Rodriguez told NPR before the rally. "I'm not going to ask — I'm going to demand."
She says raising the minimum age for buying an AR-15-style rifle just makes sense. An 18-year-old is still a child, she said. Though 18-year-olds are considered adults in the eyes of the law, their brains aren't fully developed. She believes 21 is still too young, but it's better than 18.
"The fact that an 18-year-old mentally unstable child was able to purchase what he purchased legally and do what he did to our children is mind-boggling," Rodriguez said. "If I could have it my way, I would have [AR-15-style rifles] banned, but I don't think that'll happen. So I think 21 or 25 is the minimum they could do."
Lumbantobing said he has found that Texans support responsible gun ownership, including some restrictions. He thinks multiple mass shootings in the state have changed the minds of many gun owners who were previously against stricter gun laws.
"It's hit close to home for a lot of Texans, as it has in the past. And for Texans, these are children's lives we are talking about," Lumbantobing said. "It's hard to imagine that being your child shot in first or second period. It's moved people emotionally to want this sort of change."
The Uvalde school district voted on Wednesday to fire Pete Arredondo, the police chief in charge of the response to the shooting. The families of the slain children and teachers had been calling since late May for his termination, one of many steps taken since the shooting.
This summer, the governor ordered state school safety officials to take precautionary measures to ensure student safety. Abbott laid out his directions in a letter, which mentioned steps such as safety trainings for school staff and access-point assessments of school buildings.
But Lumbantobing said hardening schools won't keep students safe, citing law enforcement officers on-site at schools previously targeted by shooters. He believes that increasing the minimum age for purchasing AR-15-style weapons will ultimately save lives and that the power to bring the proposal to the people lies with Abbott alone.
Rodriguez bought bulletproof backpacks for her surviving children, 11 and 15, for this school year. And the school has implemented a handful of other security measures to try to keep students safe. But she's worried that attempts to make schools safer will make them seem more like prisons.
Abbott has argued that mental health is at the core of America's gun violence epidemic, not firearms themselves. Rodriguez says mental health is part of the problem but that refusing to acknowledge that guns play a part as well is ridiculous.
She hopes people will listen to her voice, including the governor, who she is demanding put the issue to a vote.
"Three months ago, it was my child," Rodriguez said. "Tomorrow it could be yours."
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The death toll from flash flooding in eastern Kentucky is now over two dozen.
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And the governor expects that number to continue to grow significantly in the coming weeks. Cleanup is slow going and rescue efforts are still underway.
MARTINEZ: Stan Ingold of member station WEKU in Richmond, Ky., has been covering the flood. Stan, a lot more rain in the last few days. That, I'm sure, has complicated things there. What have officials been able to do?
STAN INGOLD, BYLINE: Well, the terrain in this part of Appalachia is beautiful but unforgiving. It's a collection of mountains, hills, valleys, rivers and tributaries. It's hard to get around on a good day. So when all this rain poured in, it flooded everything out. It washed out roads. It damaged bridges. There were rock and mud slides. And you can start to understand why it might take so long to find everyone who's missing. We spoke with resident P.J. Collett (ph), who had been moved to a local high school during the flooding.
PJ COLLETT: We're here because the place we were staying at, the water got up to our back door. And I reckon it's in the parking lot and it's in the building. We've lost everything.
INGOLD: Collett is one of hundreds of people in this area who've been displaced. Hundreds of homes and businesses were either washed away or left damaged by the surge of water. Willie Bush (ph) from Breathitt County has little left of his home.
WILLIE BUSH: Frame's still there and the roof. But everything else is gone. Three houses, five cars, right at my place, my daughter's place and my trailer, too. I had a trailer there, too. It's gone.
INGOLD: And these are some of the people lucky enough to make it.
MARTINEZ: Now, we said the death total is expected to keep climbing. What about the people missing?
INGOLD: Governor Andy Beshear said that, unfortunately, he expects more bodies to be found in the days and even weeks to come. He said finding lost Kentuckians is a priority.
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ANDY BESHEAR: Make sure that we ultimately learn about everyone that's missing, check on every single one of them, hopefully, reunite them with their families. But if not, we're going to be there with them through the toughest of the tough.
INGOLD: Cellphone service has been down for much of the area since the floods came. And that's complicating the rescue efforts. It makes it hard to communicate. There's also a glimmer of hope, though. It's possible that some people who are counted as missing just haven't been able to make contact with loved ones or authorities just yet. And that actually happened recently during a round of tornadoes in Kentucky last December. So the governor is holding out hope for now.
MARTINEZ: And we mentioned that more rain is expected, Stan. How's it looking there?
INGOLD: Well, the rain has been off and on for a few days here. And sometimes it slows enough for the waters to recede, giving rescuers the chance to get into areas where they - were previously inaccessible. There's a new weather concern just around the corner, though. The National Weather Service says that the rain is expected to move out. But high temperatures and high humidity are expected for much of this week, with heat indexes expected to be in the upper 90s or even higher. And many people are still without power and water. So officials are working to set up cooling stations to help people escape the heat as they try to continue search-and-rescue efforts and try to rebuild their lives. It's not going to be easy. This part of Kentucky is very poor. But there's a strong sense of community and people who want to help each other. That being said, though, it's just not good here right now and probably won't be for days or weeks still, if not longer.
MARTINEZ: That's Stan Ingold of member station WEKU in Richmond, Ky. Stan, thank you.
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In eastern Kentucky, more than two dozen people are confirmed dead in the flooding that has swept away roads, bridges, businesses and homes.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: The place we were staying at, the water got up to our back door. And I reckon it's in the parking lot, and it's in the building. We've lost everything.
MARTINEZ: The Red Cross has been assisting in about a dozen shelters set up for survivors. Misty Thomas is executive director of the Western Kentucky chapter of the Red Cross. Misty, welcome to the show. I know as part of Red Cross assistance efforts in eastern Kentucky, you visited some of the flooded communities. What have you seen?
MISTY THOMAS: You know, we've just seen a lot of devastation, a lot of homes. Where I was yesterday in Breathitt County, the homes - the water has receded, but the homes are just full of sludge and mud. And driving through communities and talking to survivors and ensuring that they know that we're here and telling them what we're offering to help and listening to their stories, validating their stories for them and just hearing those horrific moments of them having to evacuate their home, knowing that everything they own is gone and that their lives were in danger in that moment and that they were fleeing to safety. So yesterday, they were back in their homes, and they were taking these huge squeegees and just pushing the mud out the doors. And their yards were full of the debris from the inside, their lives, everything they own outside, piled up, completely destroyed. And it's heartbreaking. It's heartbreaking to watch them have to go through that.
MARTINEZ: Is there any way those homes are usable? Because I know there's rain coming very, very soon. Any chance those homes are usable for that, at least - some shelter?
THOMAS: You know, some of the homes they could shelter in. There's no electricity and water in some of these areas. Where I was yesterday, the electricity was back on. So just depending on what that situation is for them, that will be to their discretion. But then some of the homes that we saw, there's absolutely no way they're going back in. So we're able to provide that sheltering need component for the communities. We saw about 550 people overnight across 16 shelters that we're supporting and partnering with other community members to have open. And we expect those numbers to increase in days to come.
MARTINEZ: What's the biggest need right now?
THOMAS: Sheltering, food. And that's that's where we're working. We just want to make for sure that people have a safe place to stay, especially with the expected heat coming. We want to make for sure that we have shelters open where they can find a cool place, a safe place to rest their head. We do have a shelter that is allowing pets. So that's a big deal for our families as we have a lot of people who - those are - that's part of their family. And so it's nice to be able to offer that, as well.
We're providing meals for them, as well, with - we have partners that we're partnering with to make for sure that's happening. And then we're also able to supply our - we have volunteers that are helping assess medical needs, mental health needs. And then we have volunteers that work as spiritual leaders in their realm of their professions that volunteer for us. So we're able to offer that shoulder to cry on and lean in on. And then our health assessment - if they had to evacuate and they left behind medical equipment or prescriptions or eyeglasses, we're assessing those needs and making for sure those things that they need for survival we are helping them restore right now in these moments.
MARTINEZ: I know that western Kentucky just was hit with tornadoes not that long ago and now eastern Kentucky with these floods. How's the Red Cross and your colleagues there holding up right now?
THOMAS: You know, we're a resilient group of people. And Red Cross is 141 years old. So we've been doing disaster for a really long time. And in that time, there's a lot of complexities. You know, we always say every disaster is different, and it is. So we've learned to swerve with those curveballs pretty smoothly. And we are - we're doing really well. And that's the great part about the Red Cross. Volunteers were trained to be able to be there and be that comfort for the survivors of the disasters we're working in. And they do that beautifully.
MARTINEZ: Misty Thomas is with the Red Cross assisting survivors in eastern Kentucky. Misty, thank you.
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MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:
Defund the police - that phrase has become a rallying cry for some and a political hammer to swing at opponents for others, depending, of course, on your view of the movement to move resources away from traditional law enforcement into other strategies to improve community safety. But while activists and their antagonists have been fighting over this, there's been a quiet revolution in the way many states and cities are using their prisons and jails. Since 2000, some 21 states have partially or fully closed at least one correctional facility, and they're using them for everything from film studios to housing, even a whiskey distillery. That's according to a new report from the Sentencing Project. But the study also asks if this trend will continue as episodes of violent crime spike across the country.
We called Nicole Porter to hear more. She is the senior director of advocacy for The Sentencing Project, and she is with us now. Nicole Porter, thanks so much for joining us.
NICOLE PORTER: Thanks so much for having me and for engaging with the report. I appreciate that.
MARTIN: You know, the report is really fascinating, Nicole, because you write that this trend started long before this movement that I just, you know, mentioned, the defund the police movement. I mean, there's always been a decarceration movement in the United States. But it wasn't a household phrase. I mean, it wasn't something that, like, most people would kind of instantly know about until relatively recently. And you write that this report to close or repurpose correctional facilities started in 2000. And as we just said, 21 states have partially or fully closed at least one. How did this start? Like, why did this start?
PORTER: Well, it's a mix of reasons. There has been decarceration that supported prison closures and repurposing in states like New York, which is really ahead of the curve among many states who are closing prisons. But prisons have also closed because of the age of their facilities. Prisons have also closed in states like Illinois, even when there's an overcrowding situation, because of the chronic harms in the prisons. So, for example, in Illinois, a maximum-security prison where solitary was the main point of incarceration for the people housed there was closed even in the midst of an overcrowding situation. But lawmakers closed that facility because it was the right thing to do.
MARTIN: Is there any sort of a throughline to the places that decided to close these facilities? As you said, it's 21 states. And you say that's - it's still a minority of these facilities, right? But is there a throughline to the places where the officials decided to close these facilities? Is there some overall trend you could point to?
PORTER: I think a throughline has been as states have been confronted with downsizing their prison capacity because of budget concerns or because the current capacity they have is excessive compared to the number of people that they continue to imprison - this is in states like New York specifically - that there's been tough choices around which prisons have been selected for closure. Some of - many of these prisons are in rural areas, far from cities, but there are some that are close to cities that have been selected because of the economic development potential for them.
For example, Lorton Prison in D.C. was closed in the early 2000s as part of a shift in policy. And it's in, you know, in a high-potential area. And its repurposing came about because of mixed-use real estate development, so there are economic interests for that closure. Other prisons, not so much. They're in local communities far from major cities, and finding a use for them after their closure has been a struggle. But there is leadership that can surface as a result of that to hopefully permanently repurpose those prisons outside of correctional use.
MARTIN: You mentioned the Lorton - former Lorton Reformatory. It was actually in Virginia, although it was the...
PORTER: Yes. I'm sorry. I'm mistaken...
MARTIN: No, no, no. Let's talk about it. I mean, Lorton Reformatory was the prison for the District of Columbia, but it was in Virginia. It's now turned into a housing development. Do people have feelings about that? I mean, I - just curious of like - I'm just wondering, like, how do people respond to that?
PORTER: The current reaction to this report and to the overall issue of Lorton no longer being - or there is no longer being a local prison in D.C. is a complicated one. We note there is a natural constituency, including directly impacted constituency of Black and brown residents, who want a local prison in D.C. because of their loved ones, because people are sent now far away to California and Texas, like I mentioned. And it's too far to visit for many people - very expensive to visit. So it's a huge challenge. But I think the reality of closures is not mutually exclusive to where - for people who are currently in prison, where they're sentenced to and the context around local prison so that families and communities can maintain ties to incarcerated people.
MARTIN: Well, as I think people will have ascertained by now, you are an advocate with a specific point of view around what role incarceration and other punitive measures should play in community safety. OK. So you're very clear about that. So the elephant in the room right now - in fact, well, you talk about this in the report - is the current rise in violent crime. You wrote, at the time of this writing, a recent uptick in serious and violent crime could lead many public officials to return to the overly punitive practices that led to the construction of so many prisons and jails. You say this would be a grave mistake, and it would sacrifice a valuable opportunity to put land and facilities to better use for the public good. Obviously, that's a - this is a point of view with a very deep stem. It is a point of view that many people around the world have about incarceration. But it's obviously a point of view that many people do not share. So as briefly as you can, recognizing that this is a complicated issue, what's your best argument for why people should listen to you about this?
PORTER: Well, it's a point of view backed up by evidence and data. The United States increased its prison footprint as a response to crime 50 years ago, almost 50 years ago. Other countries like Germany and Sweden also had an increase in violent crime, but they viewed the people most at risk of crime breaking as their people. And so they invested in solutions and interventions that reduced contact with law enforcement and reduced the possibility of their imprisonment. The United States did not because we have a racial caste system in this country, and the imagination of who broke laws meant, for the people driving punitive policy, that those people no longer had a future or shouldn't be worthy of one.
So now, in 2022, continuing mass incarceration policies is a choice. People have been offering other solutions, including looking at countries who have experienced similar increases in crime and made different choices like interventions and education and guaranteed job programs. And the United States could do that now. I know the recent policies adopted by the Biden administration can support infrastructure support and other solutions. And those solutions should be looked at in the context of public safety and making different choices around incarceration, even in the context of increased crime and concerns of crime.
MARTIN: Do you sense a political appetite for this, even amidst this current increase in violent crime? I mean, in 2020, homicides rose nearly 30%. Do you sense a political appetite to listen to the point of view of you and other advocates in your space?
PORTER: This report and the solutions offered within it are one pathway that I hope lawmakers and other stakeholders seriously engage with in terms of imagining a better country and a country that's safe for everyone, including those who have experienced violence, even in the midst of violent - in decreases in violence since the early '90s, even though now there's an uptick in it. So this report offers a window into what solutions are, particularly if American policymakers are thinking about everyone's future - not just the future for some, but everyone in this country deserves a future, including those who are most at risk of going to prison.
MARTIN: That was Nicole Porter. She's the senior director of advocacy for The Sentencing Project, and she just wrote a report about the number of states and cities that are repurposing closed formerly correctional facilities. Nicole Porter, thanks so much for talking with us.
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A change to the Winter Fuel Payments scheme means that potentially eight million households could see payments double to £1,200 in total. The Department for Work and Pensions is adding to the winter fuel scheme in order to assist people who are struggling with the cost of living crisis.
It was announced on Friday that the energy fuel cap will be at more than £3,500 from October, with predictions from experts currently claiming it could hit the equivalent of people paying £4,650 per annum in January. Some commentators are even suggesting it will reach £7,000 in April.
People who are eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payments are set to see a big rise - the DWP said: “If you’re entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2022 to 2023, you will get an extra £300 for your household paid with your normal payment from November 2022. This is in addition to any Cost of Living Payment you get with your benefit or tax credits.”
This could mean people getting £600 - and if there are two people in the same home which qualify, the household could receive £1,200 to help heat the property. Most payments are made automatically in November or December, with it being paid by January 13, 2023, at the latest, BirminghamLive reports.
Who qualifies:
Born between 26 September 1942 and 25 September 1956
You qualify and live alone (or none of the people you live with qualify) £500
You qualify and live with someone under 80 who also qualifies £250
You qualify and live with someone 80 or over who also qualifies £250
You qualify and live with a partner who qualifies, and either of you gets certain benefits £500 - only one of you will get the payment
You qualify and live with someone (not your partner) who qualifies, and either of you gets certain benefits £500 - you’ll both get the payment
You qualify, live in a care home and do not get certain benefits £250
Born on or before 25 September 1942
You qualify and live alone (or none of the people you live with qualify) £600
You qualify and live with someone under 80 who also qualifies £350
You qualify and live with someone 80 or over who also qualifies £300
You qualify and live with a partner who qualifies, and either of you gets certain benefits £600 - only one of you will get the payment
You qualify and live with someone (not your partner) who qualifies, and either of you gets certain benefits £600 - you’ll both get the payment
You qualify, live in a care home and do not get certain benefit £300
You qualify for a Winter Fuel Payment if both the following apply:
You were born on or before 25 September 1956
You lived in the UK for at least one day during the week of 19 to 25 September 2022 - this is called the ‘qualifying week’
If you did not live in the UK during the qualifying week, you might s
till get the payment if both the following apply:
You live in Switzerland or a European Economic Area (EEA) country
You have a genuine and sufficient link to the UK - this can include having lived or worked in the UK, and having family in the UK
You cannot get the payment if you live in Cyprus, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Malta, Portugal or Spain because the average winter temperature is higher than the warmest region of the UK.
You will not qualify if you:
Are in hospital getting free treatment for more than a year
Need permission to enter the UK and your granted leave states that you cannot claim public funds
Were in prison for the whole week from 19 to 25 September 2022
Lived in a care home for the whole time from 27 June to 25 September 2022, and got Pension Credit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) or income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
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Central Subway sees "excellent progress"
It's been a long time coming, but there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel for the Central Subway project.
Why it matters: Chinatown has been relatively disconnected from San Francisco's city center since the 1989 earthquake led to the removal of the Embarcadero Freeway.
- When completed, the subway will link Chinatown to downtown and SoMa.
Driving the news: Jeffrey Tumlin, director of SF's Municipal Transportation Agency, recently touted the "excellent progress" made on the project, the San Francisco Standard reports.
- Yes, but: There's still no stated opening date.
Details: The subway line will start at the Chinatown Rose Pak station, named after the late political activist who fought to bring the transit to Chinatown.
- It will travel underground through downtown and SoMa before emerging on 4th and Brannan streets.
- Riders will be able to connect to the T Third Street line at the Yerba Buena/Moscone Station.
Context: The Central Subway project was originally set to be completed by 2018, but has suffered delays for a variety of reasons, including contract disputes and a fire at the Yerba Buena/Moscone Station in June.
- Before the fire, the SFMTA said in December 2021 service would begin in October 2022.
What's next: The subway could open by the end of the year, but Tumlin didn't make any promises.
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How abortion rights rescued Democrats' midterm hopes
Fervor about protecting abortion rights has revitalized Democrats' midterm chances, both in Washington state and nationwide.
Driving the news: In Washington's August primary election, Republicans performed below expectations in most swing district legislative races and got shut out of the contest for secretary of state.
Meanwhile, at the federal level, Democrats now have a good chance of maintaining control of the U.S. Senate, Axios' Josh Kraushaar writes.
- Party leaders think they may even be able to keep a slim majority in the House, the Washington Post reports.
What they're saying: The U.S. Supreme Court's June ruling overturning Roe v. Wade was a turning point in a year Democrats were expected to lose a slew of seats, said Cornell Clayton, director of the Thomas S. Foley Institute of Public Policy and Public Service at Washington State University.
- "I think the abortion issue gave Democrats a rallying cry," Clayton told Axios Seattle last week. "It certainly motivated women voters and the base of the Democratic Party."
- That could be seen in local races, including in the 47th Legislative District in King County, where no Republicans advanced in a race for an open House seat, said Alex Hays, a GOP political consultant. Instead, two Democrats will square off in November.
- "The abortion ruling did significantly motivate Democratic voters in the primary," Hays told Axios Seattle.
The bottom line: While Democrats still face challenges this year, they are poised to do better this fall than they would have without the Supreme Court's abortion ruling, Clayton said.
- "Whether it will be enough to counter the headwinds — inflation and the sour sense among the electorate — I don't know," he said.
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What Washingtonians can learn about diseases from our poop
When polio recently turned up in New York, health officials were able to track the virus from county to county using wastewater testing — the same kind they'd been using for COVID-19.
- But in Washington state, officials aren't using sewage to try to detect viruses like polio — at least, not yet.
Driving the news: Officials with the state Department of Health told Axios Seattle that they are limiting their use of wastewater testing to COVID-19 right now.
- That's largely because the state's COVID wastewater testing is paid for using federal grants from the CDC, which cover testing for COVID-19 and foodborne illnesses, but not other viruses.
Even so, state officials are exploring ways to add monkeypox testing to the mix, a health department spokesperson wrote in an email.
- That's a step that has already been undertaken elsewhere, including in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Canada.
The big picture: While there was some level of wastewater surveillance in the U.S. pre-pandemic, COVID supercharged it by prompting the creation of the National Wastewater Surveillance System, Axios' Tina Reed and Arielle Dreher report.
- Several universities have since banded together to build their own networks of wastewater testing, such as Stanford-based WastewaterSCAN, which has expanded its work to other viruses, including influenza and now, monkeypox.
Zoom in: In Washington, public health officials say wastewater testing has helped them track COVID-19 infection trends and spikes even as more people turn to at-home tests, which have obscured case counts due to a lack of public reporting.
- Testing sewage also gives officials advance warning of when disease is spreading, since virus levels in wastewater tend to rise several days before an uptick in reported cases.
What's next: While there are no immediate plans to test wastewater for polio, "this may change as the situation evolves," state health department spokesperson Shelby Anderson wrote in an email to Axios.
- The department also wants to expand COVID-19 wastewater testing to more counties, as only 10 of 39 are doing it right now.
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WAPATO — Customers seeking just about anything for their vehicle, from batteries to spark plugs to windshield wipers, have a new spot to find it in Wapato.
O’Reilly Auto Parts has a new store in a new building at 708 W. First St., just off U.S. Highway 97. Manager Raul Orosco said the store has been busy since it opened June 18.
“It’s been nice. We’re here to serve the community, and a lot of people already have stopped in,” said Orosco, who grew up in Wapato and has worked more than two decades in the automotive business.
The business has eight employees, all of whom live in the Wapato and Toppenish area, Orosco said. It is located across the street from Fiddle’s Coffee House.
A grand opening celebration lasts through Tuesday, Aug. 30, O’Reilly officials announced in a news release. A donation to Noah’s Ark Homeless Shelter will be made on behalf of the entire company.
O’Reilly Auto Parts was founded in 1957 and is one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories, with more than 5,600 stores across the United States.
The Wapato store is open 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Call the store at 509-877-9358 or visit oreillyauto.com for more information. | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/business/new-o-reilly-auto-parts-opens-in-wapato/article_0490ff42-258d-11ed-aa85-47cd98a14fda.html | 2022-08-29T14:51:06Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/business/new-o-reilly-auto-parts-opens-in-wapato/article_0490ff42-258d-11ed-aa85-47cd98a14fda.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Freezing temperatures are just a couple of months away in West Michigan. To help those who are homeless prepare for the dangerous temperatures, Mel Trotter Ministries is starting its Winter Coat Drive.
Starting September 1, Mel Trotter Ministries will be accepting brand new or gently-used coats.
Coats can be dropped off during the entire month of September at the following locations as well as Mel Trotter Ministries:
- Mercantile Bank, 310 Leonard St. NW, Grand Rapids
- Mercantile Bank, 3156 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids
- Mercantile Bank, 4737 Cascade Rd SE
- Mercantile Bank 4613 Alpine Ave NW, Grand Rapids
- Mercantile Bank, 5610 Byron Center Ave SW, Grand Rapids
- Curtis Cleaners, 450 Michigan Street, Grand Rapids
- Curtis Cleaners, 1410 West Main, Lowell
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This entry is my official apocalypsis journal entry to add to Dryunya's original here to her surprise... I shall try my dead hardests (no doubt there' a couple out ther already) I shall only do it till this entry so my poor brainz iz to fried right now too try it once to my dead-hears! :> A big thankya' To Sleep to dream the darkest noona (who made iz look like i hav 1. Meijer is looking for local and diverse-owned businesses to help fill their shelves with general merchandise and apparel. It's part of their Supplier Diversity Event.
Vendors must submit brief, 3-minutes-or-less videos that provide background on their business and products by September 18. Your video must include an introduction of you and your business, detailed descriptions of the products you offer, backgrounds on your production and supply chain, and a recommended retail price.
If you make it past the submission process, you'll have a chance to pitch to Meijer merchants at a live virtual event in the fall explaining "why" your products should be sold at their store.
If you're interested in applying, go to rangeme.com/meijerdiversity
2. As your kids are returning to school, some of your normal daily purchases can help send supplies to schools in need.
Box Tops is an education program through General Mills Foods. The program allows families to redeem some product labels for contributions to schools of their choice.
You can participate by downloading the box tops app, creating an account for a school, and looking for products with box tops logo.
During the last school year, Box Tops users earned $5 million for schools across the country.
3. It was quite a weekend for Fox 17's very own Max Goldwasser. He's the victor in this year's paczki-eating contest at the Polish Festival in Grand Rapids.
Not only did he win, but he beat some of the most experienced paczki-eating people in the city. Congrats Max! Watch the video above to get a peak at his paczki-eating skills.
4. Is the moon made of creme cheese? One donut chain says yes! Krispy Kreme is celebrating the test launch of NASA's new rocket with the "Artemis Moon Donut."
It's filled with creme cheese, dipped in cookies and creme icing, and dotted with cookie pieces. The donut will be available today at participating stores.
5. A giant slide in Detroit is open again after it had to be closed because it was launching kids into the air!
The giant slide at Belle Isle Park has been a mainstay since 1967. It opened up last week after being closed for two years due to the pandemic. The problem is workers put a bit too much wax on it.
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MALDEN, Mass. — Piantedosi Baking Company has recalled select varieties of its buns, dinner rolls and sandwich rolls as a precaution after Lyons Magnus, one of their suppliers, recalled raw material for possible disease-causing bacteria, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
No illnesses were reported in connection to Piantedosi Baking Company’s products.
Distributors are encouraged to put the affected products on hold, and consumers are urged not to eat any products that fall under the affected lot codes.
Visit the FDA’s website for a complete list of the affected products.
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- Manufacturing indes, -12.9 vs -22.6 last month
- Employment 15.6 vs 17.6 last month
- Hours worked 14.4 from 9.5 last month
- New orders -4.4 from -9.2 last month
- Production 1.2 vs 3.8 last month
- Raw material price paid 34.4 vs 38.4 last month
- Prices received 26.8 vs 29.3 last month month
- Shipments 3.4 vs 4.3 last month
- Growth rate of new orders -14.7 vs -12.0 last month
- Finished goods inventories 1.2 vs 4.7 last month
- Wages and benefits 45.8 vs 38.1 last month
- Capital expenditures 14.2 vs 4.2 last month
The data is better than last month but still negative indicative of a contractionary manufacturing sector.
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Nick Kyrgios and girlfriend Costeen Hatzi had quite the adventure in New York City this weekend ahead of the 2022 US Open.
Leading up to his first-round match against Thanasi Kokkinakis on Monday, Kyrgios played tourist with Hatzi, as the couple posed for a photo atop the Empire State Building in Midtown.
“The big 🍎 [apple],” Hatzi posted Saturday on Instagram.
Kyrgios, who is coming off a title run at the Citi Open in Washington D.C. earlier this month, also ventured to Times Square with Hatzi, where they appeared to take in a Broadway show. A daytime outing at the Central Park Zoo was on the agenda as well, according to Hatzi’s Instagram Stories.
Kyrgios, the No. 23 seed in this year’s tournament, is looking to make a run after reaching the final at Wimbledon in July, when he was bested by Novak Djokovic. The 27-year-old Australian athlete recently reflected on how that match impacted his perspective on the court.
“I just feel like a bit of a perfectionist at times,” Kyrgios told The Post. “I feel like that Wimbledon final has made me just obsessed with trying to play a perfect point every time when it’s not realistic at all in tennis. … I think I’m going to be a bit nicer to myself and stop expecting myself to play the perfect point every time.”
When Kyrgios gears up to serve on Monday in Flushing Meadows, it’s likely Hatzi will be in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium to cheer him on. A social media influencer, Hatzi has supported Kyrgios at different tournaments around the globe over the past several months, including Wimbledon.
“An amazing two weeks here in London for Wimbledon & it was nothing short of a success. @k1ngkyrg1os The best result in your career & you made us all so proud. I love you & keep believing in yourself,” Hatzi wrote on Instagram in July.
Kyrgios’ run at Wimbledon wasn’t without controversy, however, as he’s been accused of assaulting his former girlfriend in an alleged incident from Dec. 2021. The case is due in court in October. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/29/nick-kyrgios-girlfriend-costeen-hatzi-wander-in-nyc-before-2022-us-open/ | 2022-08-29T14:59:47Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/29/nick-kyrgios-girlfriend-costeen-hatzi-wander-in-nyc-before-2022-us-open/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
It’s been 25 years since Princess Diana perished in car crash in Paris, changing the trajectory of the royal family forever.
Etoile Limousines owner Jean-Francois Musa was the proprietor of the vehicle that the Princess of Wales died in, alongside Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul, on Aug. 31, 1997.
Musa, 63, is now claiming that French authorities have not allowed him to take back his missing Mercedes-Benz S280.
“It’s legally mine — [but] I have no idea where the car is,” he told the Mirror. “All I know is it is legally mine and obviously I want it back. It should have been returned by now but that hasn’t proved possible. I always owned it outright. It wasn’t subject to any financing.”
While Musa has stated that he wants the wreckage — which experts said could be worth more than $10 million — to be put in an American museum to commemorate the beloved people’s princess, he alleged that the royal family would prefer the automobile to be trashed secretly.
It was reported in 2017 that the car was held in a police impound lot in a shipping container in Creteil — a city outside of Paris.
Conspiracy theories about Diana’s death have long plagued her memory, with many claiming her passing was not an accident.
“There was no plot,” Musa insisted. “This was a routine road accident — the kind all of us dread. It is all very sad.”
Lord Stevens, the former head of the Metropolitan Police, told Times of London recently that theories about the accident are more popular than ever this year, as it marks the 25th anniversary.
The 79-year-old had also led Operation Paget, which investigated the tragedy.
“She was so popular. People find it very difficult to understand how someone like that could die in such an accident,” he said.
He went on: “You will have certain people around who — whatever the evidence — will still think there is a conspiracy here. I think it is probably impossible [to persuade them otherwise].”
A new Discovery+ docuseries, “The Diana Investigations,” reported that Princess Diana predicted she would die two years prior to the accident.
The new investigation revealed that Princess Diana told her lawyer, Victor Mishcon, in 1995 that efforts to “get rid” of her would be attempted in the following year — citing a car accident as one of the possible means.
While Diana claimed “reliable sources” granted her the information, she was tight-lipped about their true identity, as documented in a letter penned by Mishcon.
Dubbed the “Mishcon Note,” the conversation provided eerie insight into what could have led to that fateful night, Aug. 31, 1997, when her driver Henri Paul crashed inside Paris’ Pont de l’Alma tunnel.
With a concoction of prescription drugs and alcohol in his system, and speeding at 65 miles per hour, Paul attempted to ditch paparazzi on motorbikes, and instead sent the Mercedes carrying Princess Diana and her partner Dodi Al-Fayed into a pillar.
Following the crash, Mishcon gave the note to Sir Paul Condon, the Metropolitan Police commissioner at the time, but a formal inquiry into the princess’ death didn’t begin until Jan. 6, 2004.
Called Operation Paget, the then-Metropolitan Police Commissioner John Stevens launched the investigation, unearthing the startling note from a safe kept by Condon.
Stevens interviewed Mishcon prior to the attorney’s death in 2005, confirming that Mishcon “hadn’t held much credence” to the princess’ concerns. In fact, he thought “she was paranoid.” | https://nypost.com/2022/08/29/owner-of-car-princess-diana-died-in-wants-the-vehicle-back/ | 2022-08-29T14:59:53Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/29/owner-of-car-princess-diana-died-in-wants-the-vehicle-back/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Mumbai: Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Monday wished everyone on the occasion of National Sports Day, and urged the nation to hail the lawn bowls women's gold medal-winning team at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.
Tendulkar urged the countrymen to take up any sport and play it regularly. "Age is no bar to transform India into a #SportPlayingNation! On #NationalSportsDay let's all pick up any sport and play it regularly. Let's be a fitter nation."
"The story of Rupa, Lovely, Nayanmoni and Pinki, is a story of hope. The 'super four' went on to ultimately bring India the first Gold in Lawn Bowls at the Commonwealth Games 2022. They not only re-introduced a lesser known sport to us, but also due recognition for themselves. Rupa Rani Tirkey was once a kabaddi player. Nayanmoni Saikia a weightlifter, Pinki Singh a cricketer, while Lovely Choubey was a sprinter."
"Despite their humble beginnings, they came together for a sport not known to many. And now with such a historic gold to their names, they have stood tall for the old adage -- "Age is just a number," wrote Tendulkar in his Twitter post.
On August 2, the India lawn bowls women's team won a historic gold medal in the fours format, beating South Africa 17-10 in the final. Lovely Choubey (lead), Pinki (second), Nayanmoni Saikia (third) and Rupa Rani Tirkey (slip) were the members of the gold medal-winning team in women's lawn bowls fours.
"We've seen several instances of people breaking the barriers of age to triumph in their dedicated sports. The examples are plenty around the world. Everyone's hurdles are different, but it is with sheer determination and perseverance that one overcomes them. Sport is such a means which instills hope in people, and uplifts the spirit and mood of not only the sportsperson but also the nation, at large."
"In a country of 1.3 billion, what stops us then from breaking the hurdles and triumph in sports? As a youthful and vibrant nation, we have all from a young age to the old fighting for glory in their respective sports. On this National Sports Day, let us then continue with our collective endeavour to make India a 'sports playing nation' from a 'sports loving nation'," concluded Tendulkar. | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/other-sports/2022/08/29/age-no-bar-lets-all-pick-up-any-sport-tendulkar.amp.html | 2022-08-29T15:00:42Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/other-sports/2022/08/29/age-no-bar-lets-all-pick-up-any-sport-tendulkar.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Set hundreds of years before the events of Game of Thrones, new HBO prequel show House of the Dragon will cover the bloody Targaryen civil war outlined in George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood.
Here’s a guide to the main characters in House of the Dragon, the actors playing them, and where their loyalties may lie in the conflict known as the Dance of Dragons.
1. Viserys Targaryen
King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine) is the fifth Targaryen king on the Iron Throne, and his peaceful reign sows the seeds for war. His children include Rhaenyra with his first wife Aemma Arryn.
Photo: HBO
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Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, played by Milly Alcock and later Emma D'Arcy, is the firstborn child of King Viserys Targaryen with Queen Aemma Arryn. Nicknamed the 'Realm's Delight', Rhaenyra is declared heir to the Iron Throne by her father. But there are many in the realm who do not think a woman should rule.
Photo: HBO
3. Daemon Targaryen
Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) is the volatile younger brother of King Viserys who is known as the Rogue Prince. He is thought to be next in line to the Iron Throne, until King Viserys names Princess Rhaenyra as his heir. An experienced warrior, Daemon rides the dragon Caraxes, the Blood Wyrm.
Photo: HBO
4. Alicent Hightower
Alicent Hightower (Emily Carey and Olivia Cooke) is the second wife of King Viserys, and part of an extremely old and powerful house in Westeros. At the start of the series, she is best friends with Rhaenyra Targaryen and her father Otto Hightower is Hand of the King to Viserys.
Photo: HBO | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/house-of-the-dragon-cast-11-main-characters-in-game-of-thrones-prequel-from-princess-rhaenyra-to-daemon-targaryen-3684155 | 2022-08-29T15:00:48Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/house-of-the-dragon-cast-11-main-characters-in-game-of-thrones-prequel-from-princess-rhaenyra-to-daemon-targaryen-3684155 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Parliamentarians pay tribute to award-winning Loanhead restaurant
Loanhead restaurant Radhuni has been congratulated at Holyrood on its rare honour of winning an AA Rosette for culinary excellence.
A motion submitted by Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, described the award as “a fantastic achievement for (managing partner) Habibur Khan and his staff who have worked immensely hard over the years delivering high-quality service and dishes to customers”.
Mr Khan said: “We are honoured to have received recognition in the Scottish Parliament and by our regional legislators.”
In a letter to Mr Khan, Midlothian MP Owen Thompson said: “Radhuni makes a great contribution to our culinary scene. Its success is proof that Midlothian is an excellent place for businesses to set- up shop and for customers to find top quality culinary experiences.”
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Already supported by a number of MSPs, the motion noted that Radhuni is one of only three Indian restaurants in Scotland to have received the accolade.
Radhuni, which celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, was voted Scotland’s Curry Restaurant of the Year in 2020 and 2021.
A total of 1,440 restaurants are currently recognised by the AA in the UK out of 38,000 listed food service establishments. Only 13 Indian restaurants in England have been given the single Rosette. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/business/parliamentarians-pay-tribute-to-award-winning-loanhead-restaurant-3822731 | 2022-08-29T15:01:01Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/business/parliamentarians-pay-tribute-to-award-winning-loanhead-restaurant-3822731 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Linlithgow woman's gym challenge for her life-saving team
A Linlithgow woman treated for a rare cancer is taking on a charity challenge to raise money for the hospital team that saved her life.
Wendy Shepherd (68) was diagnosed with an incredibly rare appendix tumour and was referred to the peritoneal oncology team at specialist cancer hospital The Christie in Manchester. And in June last year, she underwent surgery, going on to make a full recovery.
Wendy, who had never set foot in a gym before, decided to boost her return to health by getting fit and joined a local gym – and with its support has now organised a sponsored triathlon to celebrate her recovery.
She said: “I had pain which felt like period pain, so initially I was investigated for ovarian problems, but following some initial surgery in Edinburgh, it was diagnosed as an appendix tumour, which if left untreated, can spread to the abdominal cavity and may result in a rare cancer known as pseudomyxoma peritonei.
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"Being faced with a rare cancer left me feeling dazed, confused and very alone. I had so many unanswered questions.
"I will always be grateful for the expertise and skill of my amazing surgeon Professor Omer Aziz and for the excellent care I received from the entire Peritoneal Oncology team in Manchester. Thankfully I made a good recovery and my recent follow up check showed no signs of the disease recurring.”
Wendy, who is retired and lives with partner Bentley, added: “Having never been to a gym in all of my 67 years I know this is going to challenge me. My local gym Xcite Linlithgow prepared a training plan for me which helped to improve my level of fitness over a number of weeks and I now feel ready to undertake my challenge - 50 lengths of the pool, a five kilometre bike ride in the gym and five kilometres on the treadmill.
“A cancer journey can be a very lonely experience, but, with a rare cancer that feeling of loneliness can be profound. The Christie team cared for me and showed me I was not alone, and, they continue to do this for many other patients.
"I am undertaking this challenge to raise funds for the vital work being done by The Christie Peritoneal Oncology team in the field of appendix cancers and PMP, and, to raise awareness of these types of tumours so more patients like me can benefit.”
Anyone who would like to sponsor Wendy in her challenge can donate at: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/wendysminitriathlon.
The Christie charity supports the work of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust providing enhanced services over and above what the NHS funds. This includes money for care and treatment, research, education and extra patient services. Gifts from the public make a huge difference to the care and treatment that The Christie is able to provide to patients and their families. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/linlithgow-womans-gym-challenge-for-her-life-saving-team-3823067 | 2022-08-29T15:01:08Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/linlithgow-womans-gym-challenge-for-her-life-saving-team-3823067 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Army Dogs: Here are 10 breeds of lovable dog that make the best military and service dogs - including the loving Labrador Retriever 🐶
These canines have the perfect range of attributes for the serious job of serving their country in times of war.
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, as a huge number of us did during the pandemic.
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.
Of course, while dogs make amazing pets, they also have a range of important jobs to carry out – from herding sheep to guiding blind and partially-sighted people about their daily lives.
They are also used by the armed forces to carry out crucial missions both during war and in peacetime.
They even have their own medal for bravery – the PDSA Dickin Medal is the highest award any animal can receive while serving in the military and was created during World War 2.
These are the 10 breeds that make the best military dogs.
Read more: | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/army-dogs-here-are-10-breeds-of-lovable-dog-that-make-the-best-military-and-service-dogs-including-the-loving-labrador-retriever-3550770 | 2022-08-29T15:01:28Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/army-dogs-here-are-10-breeds-of-lovable-dog-that-make-the-best-military-and-service-dogs-including-the-loving-labrador-retriever-3550770 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Atika Trivia: Here are 10 remarkable facts you should know about the loyal Akita dog breed 🐶
They’re one of the most distinctive breeds of dog, but how much do you know about the courageous Akita?
The last couple of 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 on prospective owner’s canine wishlists is the Akita – a breed that can be willful but are alert, courageous, and fiercely loyal to their family. Here are 10 fun and interesting facts about the breed.
Read more: | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/atika-trivia-here-are-10-remarkable-facts-you-should-know-about-the-loyal-akita-dog-breed-3560715 | 2022-08-29T15:01:34Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/atika-trivia-here-are-10-remarkable-facts-you-should-know-about-the-loyal-akita-dog-breed-3560715 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Boston Terrier Trivia: Here are 10 amazing facts you need to know about the adorable Boston Terrier dog breed 🐕
They’re a much-loved family pet in the UK, but how much do you know about the incredibly popular and loyal Boston Terrier?
The last couple of 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 on prospective owner’s canine wishlists is the Boston Terrier – a breed that 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/boston-terrier-trivia-here-are-10-amazing-facts-you-need-to-know-about-the-adorable-boston-terrier-dog-breed-3559259 | 2022-08-29T15:01:41Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/boston-terrier-trivia-here-are-10-amazing-facts-you-need-to-know-about-the-adorable-boston-terrier-dog-breed-3559259 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Hero Dogs: These are 10 breeds of lovable pooch that make amazimng search and rescue dogs - including the loyal Labrador Retriever 🐶
These canine breeds have the perfect range of attributes for the serious job of finding people who have run into trouble.
Dogs make amazing pets as a huge number of us can attest to, having decided to welcome many new pups into our homes over the last couple of years.
Kennel Club figures show dog ownership soared over the global pandemic and have continued to rise since.
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.
Some dogs also excel in any number of important jobs, having the perfect range of attributes to carry out tasks.
For example, their day jobs can range from herding sheep to guiding blind and partially-sighted people about their daily lives.
What’s more, they are also experts at finding people – whether it’s criminals trying to evade arrest or the victims of natural disasters.
These are the 10 breeds that make the best search and rescue dogs.
Read more: | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/hero-dogs-these-are-10-breeds-of-lovable-pooch-that-make-amazimng-search-and-rescue-dogs-including-the-loyal-labrador-retriever-3548431 | 2022-08-29T15:02:14Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/hero-dogs-these-are-10-breeds-of-lovable-pooch-that-make-amazimng-search-and-rescue-dogs-including-the-loyal-labrador-retriever-3548431 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Trendy Dogs: Here are 10 breeds of adorable dog that have rockets in popularity over the last 25 years - including the fashionable French Bulldog 🐶
Some types of dog have seen an astonishing growth in demand in recent years, especially during the pandemic, with Kennel Club registrations soaring. Here are the most popular...
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.
Fashions change when it comes to popularity of different types of dogs, and price comparison site www.money.co.uk recently looked at which breeds have seen their popularity surge since 1997.
The research shows how tasted have changed, with the large dog breeds favoured in 1997 overtaken by small dogs in 2012, which have remained most popular ever since.
And while gundogs like Retrievers and Spaniels remain the most popular group of dogs to own, the utility dogs such as Bulldogs and Poodles are quickly catching up – with demand increasing by a whopping 267 per cent since 1997.
Here are the 10 breeds that have grown most in popularity.
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One dead, one wounded in Fort Smith gunfight
Police investigating shooting at residence
FROM STAFF REPORTS
Fort Smith Times Record
Two people exchanged gunfire in Fort Smith Sunday night, and one person was killed and another wounded, police report.
About 7:20 p.m. police went to a residence in the 1200 block of N. 52 Street to what was reported as a domestic-related shooting, police report.
"Upon arrival, it was determined that two people exchanged gunfire," according to a police news release.
One person was dead at the scene and another was taken to a hospital to be treated for a gunshot wound.
Police reported there was no immediate threat to the public, and the shooting was "an isolated incident."
The homicide remains under investigation.
Anyone with information can call police at 479-709-5000. | https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/2022/08/29/one-person-dead-in-fort-smith-gunfight-another-wounded/65461364007/ | 2022-08-29T15:03:15Z | swtimes.com | control | https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/2022/08/29/one-person-dead-in-fort-smith-gunfight-another-wounded/65461364007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Northfield Broadway incident: Edinburgh man suffers serious injuries after assault by two youths on electric scooters
A man was taken to hospital treatment with serious injuries after he was attacked by two youths on electric scooters.
The 46-year-old was near the traffic lights on Northfield Broadway in Edinburgh when he was assaulted at around 10pm on Thursday August 25.
Police are appealing to the public for information.
Detective Sergeant Kimberly Tennant of the Violence Reduction Unit, Gayfield, Edinburgh, said: “This was a violent attack which took place on a fairly busy street with pedestrians and vehicles despite the time.
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“It was just after a football game and the pubs had been busy with people out watching it.
“Think back, were you in the area and did you see anything which may help us identify these youths?
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are relying on members of the public to provide us with as much information as possible.
“If you can assist then please contact us on 101, quoting reference incident 4192 of 25 August, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
The two suspects are both described as white, of slim build, in their mid to late teens and wearing dark coloured clothing.
They were seen heading off towards Portobello Road. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/northfield-broadway-incident-edinburgh-man-suffers-serious-injuries-after-assault-by-two-youths-on-electric-scooters-3823050 | 2022-08-29T15:03:19Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/northfield-broadway-incident-edinburgh-man-suffers-serious-injuries-after-assault-by-two-youths-on-electric-scooters-3823050 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Women's center promotes positivity in Van Buren
Sophia Crites moved to the River Valley in June 2020 in the very midst of COVID-19. She did not know anyone in the area, and the isolation of the pandemic did not help.
So when Crites heard about Monarch 61, a center created to help women, she jumped at the chance to meet new friends.
“It was life-changing for me actually," Crites said.
Crites began experimenting with different art forms and eventually found collage. She started volunteering for Monarch 61 earlier this year and for the last month has been teaching a class on collage.
"I was able to process I think a lot of the hard things that not only I but probably everyone in the entire world was feeling at that time," Crites said.
Monarch 61 has been open for almost a year, Executive Director Nicole Walton said. The center offers art classes, yoga and counseling. The classes are free to the community, but the team encourages those who can donate to the organization.
"Our hope is that we're a, just a safe space for healing for women that are on that long journey to healing from trauma," Walton said.
Monarch 61 offers targeted programs for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors as well as classes designed to break generational poverty, Walton said.
The goal is to love and meet women where they are, Walton said.
“I just spent a lot of years dealing with my own shame and guilt and feeling unworthy and wanted to help women discover value and worth," Walton said.
Art Director Vicki Anderson said that art has the power to change lives.
“I’ve seen women come in here and change and you know like start seeing their worth through making, Anderson said.
The organization is largely run by volunteers. Walton said that the group has trained about 75 volunteers and served approximately 900 women in the year that Monarch 61 has been open. Monarch 61 has about 78 classes a month.
What's happening at Monarch 61 is unique.
"What’s really neat about our space is that we really can find no model to copy, you know, so there’s nobody out there who’s really doing stuff like this, and so we’ve really, it’s just been kind of touch and go and see what works for women in our community, what they gravitate towards as far as classes and things like that," Walton said.
Crites said she loves the classes, but what she most values is the relationships she has been able to build.
“And to get to meet other ladies from all different walks of life, all different phases of life. Yeah I just think there’s so much wisdom to be gained by speaking with older ladies, and I feel like there’s a lot of life and vitality to be gained from having younger women, and it’s just a nice eclectic group of women that all have an opportunity to share with each other and to learn from each other," Crites said.
Alex Gladden is a University of Arkansas graduate. She previously reported for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and The Jonesboro Sun before joining the Times Record. She can be contacted at agladden@swtimes.com. | https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/2022/08/29/womens-center-offers-free-yoga-art-classes-counseling/10307403002/ | 2022-08-29T15:03:21Z | swtimes.com | control | https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/2022/08/29/womens-center-offers-free-yoga-art-classes-counseling/10307403002/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Will Arkansas improve on last season's success? Our game-by-game predictions
Arkansas football's 2022 season kicks off Saturday (2:30 p.m. CT, ESPN) against No. 22 Cincinnati. It's the first game in a daunting schedule for the No. 23 Razorbacks, including a slate of difficult nonconference opponents and four preseason top 25 teams.
Coach Sam Pittman is looking to improve on last season's 9-4 record, and with veterans along the offensive line, in the secondary and at quarterback, the Razorbacks have a chance to do just that. Arkansas was selected to finish third in the SEC West at the league's media days over the summer.
Here are our game-by-game predictions for Arkansas in 2022.
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Sept. 3: No. 22 Cincinnati
Last season: Did not play. Cincinnati went 13-1 with a loss to Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinal.The buzz: Cincinnati is coming off a historic season but lost valuable personnel, including star QB Desmond Ridder. The Bearcats retained a strong offensive line but have a defense full of new starters. The pick: Arkansas wins, 35-21.
Sept. 10: South Carolina
Last season: Did not play. South Carolina went 7-6.The buzz: Two words: Spencer Rattler. The Gamecocks got the big-name quarterback out of the transfer portal, but after losing his starting job at Oklahoma last season thanks to a high volume of turnovers, Rattler could break bad or very, very good. Arkansas' defense will get to test its pass rush against what was a weak offensive line last season, and the secondary could wreak havoc on Rattler if his old habits haven't been eradicated.The pick: Arkansas wins, 31-20.
Sept. 17: Missouri State
Last season: Did not play. Missouri State went 8-2.The buzz: This game is circled on the calendar thanks to the return of former Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino. The Bears are among the better teams in FCS and are looking to make a third straight FCS playoff appearance in 2022. Their offense features the reigning Missouri Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year in quarterback Jason Shelley and Kansas State transfer running back Jacardia Wright.The pick: Arkansas wins, 41-24.
Sept. 24: No. 7 Texas A&M
Last season: Arkansas won, 20-10. Texas A&M went 8-4.The buzz: Thanks to a star-studded recruiting class, Texas A&M comes with plenty of hype in 2022. There's tons of talent up and down the roster, yet the Aggies lack a proven quarterback. Running back Devon Achane is one of Texas A&M's main offensive weapons, as well as receiver Ainias Smith. New defensive coordinator DJ Durkin has to replace a number of talented starters, making the Aggie defense a question mark before the season.The pick: Texas A&M wins, 24-21
Oct. 1: No. 1 Alabama
Last season: Alabama won, 42-35. The Crimson Tide went 13-2, falling to Georgia in the national championship.The buzz: After what some considered a down year by Alabama standards, Nick Saban is ready to reload and get back to dominance. Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young is back, and transfer running back Jahmyr Gibbs is one to watch. Add in one of the nation's best players at any position in linebacker Will Anderson Jr. and his compatriot Dallas Turner, and the Tide has a stellar defense to get the ball back in Young's capable hands.The pick: Alabama wins, 42-28.
Oct. 8: at Mississippi State
Last season: Arkansas won, 31-28. Mississippi State went 7-6.The buzz: Mississippi State is full of veteran players, including quarterback Will Rogers, who thrived in Mike Leach's air raid offense last season. Returning talent at slot receiver, linebacker and every position on the defensive line makes the Bulldogs dangerous. The secondary is a bit of an unknown, and Arkansas' receivers could exploit that weakness.The pick: Arkansas wins, 34-28
Oct. 15 at BYU
Last season: Did not play. BYU went 10-3.The buzz: BYU is a perennial threat outside of the Power Five, and the Cougars are returning 18 of 22 starters from last season. Run defense is a concern for BYU in 2022, and the Razorbacks' deep running back room and quarterback KJ Jefferson could take advantage. The pick: Arkansas wins, 31-28
Oct. 29 at Auburn
Last season: Auburn won, 38-23. The Tigers went 6-7.The buzz: Auburn is full of uncertainty ahead of the 2022 season. Coach Bryan Harsin, the subject of much offseason discussion, named TJ Finley his starting quarterback, but Finley started in just three games (all losses) last season. The Tigers do have one of the league's best running backs in Tank Bigsby, and the Auburn secondary is expected to be a strength. Plus, Jordan-Hare Stadium is a famously tough place to play.The pick: Auburn wins, 28-24.
Nov. 5 vs. Liberty
Last season: Did not play. Liberty went 8-5.The buzz: Liberty, without quarterback Malik Willis, is a very different team than it was a year ago. But Flames coach Hugh Freeze did a lot of work in the transfer portal this offseason, bolstering his offensive line, receiver corps and giving him a new QB1 in former Baylor player Charlie Brewer. By the time Liberty comes to Fayetteville, all those new pieces will be plenty used to playing together.The pick: Arkansas wins, 42-24.
Nov. 12 vs. LSU
Last season: Arkansas won in overtime, 16-13. LSU went 6-7.The buzz: Expectations are high for LSU under new coach Brian Kelly, but Year 1 doesn't seem like it'll be the year the Tigers come roaring back. The quarterback position is a question mark, although receiver Kayshon Boutte can cover a multitude of sins. The defense is made up of a number of transfers, including former Razorbacks Greg Brooks Jr. and Joe Foucha. The 2022 season will be a solid one for LSU, but it will be about building a foundation rather than toppling giants.The pick: Arkansas wins, 21-17.
Nov. 18 vs. No. 24 Ole Miss
Last season: Arkansas lost, 52-51. Ole Miss went 10-3.The buzz: Ole Miss lost a lot of talent after its strong 2021 season, but coach Lane Kiffin hit the transfer portal hard and reloaded with pieces just as talented. Returning wideout Jonathan Mingo is one to watch, as are running backs Zach Evans and Ulysses Bentley IV. Like last season, this game should be a shootout in Fayetteville.The pick: Ole Miss wins, 48-41
Nov. 25 at Missouri
Last season: Arkansas won, 34-17. Missouri went 6-7.The buzz: Missouri is largely predicted to finish next-to-last in the SEC East. A lot is riding on promising but unproven quarterback Brady Cook, who has a veteran offensive line protecting him and some talented receivers beside him. Missouri lost the league's leading running back, Tyler Badie. On defense, the Tigers are on their third defensive coordinator in as many years, which doesn't bode well for a team that seems to be in a perpetual rebuild.The pick: Arkansas wins, 35-21.
Christina Long covers the Arkansas Razorbacks for the Southwest Times Record and USA Today Network. You can follow her on Twitter @christinalong00 or email her at clong@swtimes.com. | https://www.swtimes.com/story/sports/college/2022/08/29/arkansas-football-schedule-predictions-2022-game-by-game-picks/65457134007/ | 2022-08-29T15:03:27Z | swtimes.com | control | https://www.swtimes.com/story/sports/college/2022/08/29/arkansas-football-schedule-predictions-2022-game-by-game-picks/65457134007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Three unanswered Arkansas football questions we have as game week arrives
It's almost time for Arkansas football's 2022 season, with the No. 23 Razorbacks kicking off against No. 22 Cincinnati on Saturday (2:30 p.m. CT, ESPN). As Arkansas wraps up its preseason practices, however, some questions remain that might not be answered until the Razorbacks take the field.
Here are our three biggest questions and concerns as game week begins.
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How will Arkansas' secondary shape up?
Coach Sam Pittman said earlier this preseason that the biggest position battle was at corner, and that remains true a week out from Game 1. It seems redshirt junior Hudson Clark has secured one of the starting cornerback spots, but the second remains up for grabs.
Candidates to start include redshirt senior LaDarrius Bishop, redshirt junior Malik Chavis and junior LSU transfer Dwight McGlothern. Pittman said he'll likely rotate through all three early on to see who fares best in live competition. He expects to make a decision on the Week 1 starter by Tuesday.
"We’re confident in all those guys, but we’ve got to find that guy," Pittman said. "It’s more important to the kids who runs out there the first time, honestly, than it is to the coaches if they’re that close."
How good are these wide receivers, really?
Wide receiver was a big concern for Arkansas this offseason. Pittman and offensive coordinator Kendal Briles said the group has made big strides in preseason practice, however, and they feel much more confident in their wideouts as the season approaches. Pittman and his staff know they aren't going to replicate a receiver like Treylon Burks and instead are looking to replace him "by committee." But how strong is that committee?
The probable starters are veteran Warren Thompson, Toledo transfer Matt Landers and Oklahoma transfer Jadon Haselwood. Haselwood has missed two practices because of an undisclosed injury. Pittman said he "feels strongly" that the redshirt junior will be back for the Cincinnati game, but there's no precise timeline for his return. If Haselwood isn't able to start, Ketron Jackson Jr. will likely take his place.
Landers excelled in the second half of Toledo's 2021 season with 486 yards in five games. Since his arrival at Arkansas in June, teammates and coaches have touted Landers' "SEC speed." Thompson played in all 13 games last season, starting in three, and had 304 yards and two touchdowns on 19 receptions. Pittman said the redshirt senior is a better player now than he ever thought he'd be.
But it's hard to tell how these preseason evaluations will age once Arkansas starts playing real competition, making the receiver group as big a question mark as ever ahead of Week 1.
Just how 'banged up' is Arkansas' offensive line?
Pittman described his offensive line last week as "banged up," which isn't ideal with the season opener days away. Left guard Brady Latham missed some practices last week with an undisclosed injury. As with Haselwood, Pittman said he was optimistic Latham would be back in time for Cincinnati.
Right tackle Dalton Wagner was limited in spring practice because of a back injury. He's back and healthy, but Pittman indicated that the veteran won't play every snap in all 12 games. Ty'Kieast Crawford seems to be the pick to split time with him. Crawford might have to be moved around, however, depending on how depth at the other line spots shapes up.
Preseason first-team All-SEC center Ricky Stromberg is healthy, but reserve centers Marcus Henderson and Josh Street are not. Nor is reserve lineman Devon Manuel. The injuries along the second team are forcing talented but inexperienced players to take on greater roles. Time will tell if the offensive line starts the season whole.
Christina Long covers the Arkansas Razorbacks for the Southwest Times Record and USA Today Network. You can follow her on Twitter @christinalong00 or email her at clong@swtimes.com. | https://www.swtimes.com/story/sports/college/2022/08/29/arkansas-football-vs-cincinnati-week-1-unanswered-questions/65457131007/ | 2022-08-29T15:03:33Z | swtimes.com | control | https://www.swtimes.com/story/sports/college/2022/08/29/arkansas-football-vs-cincinnati-week-1-unanswered-questions/65457131007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Edinburgh has never looked worse and the city is leaderless – Adam McVey
Evening News journalist Brian Ferguson summed it up best: “Woefully poor leadership in the city, the worst I can recall in 30 years here.”
Despite being in opposition, this isn’t a situation we want to see. In a time of crisis, our Capital needs clear leadership to fix problems and deliver the best for our staff and residents, even in the toughest of circumstances.
Last week the SNP published a motion to council to try and help the pay dispute. The original aim was to force Labour to U-turn on their position of only offering a “derisory” 3.5 per cent to our staff, despite having funds for 4.5 per cent in the bank to meet a pay award.
Their position of short-changing workers by hundreds of pounds was unforgivable and, as expected, the unions progressed with the strike as a result. We believe council would have instructed the Labour council leader to join with SNP-led councils and vote to raise the offer.
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However, thankfully, there was a breakthrough. Cosla changed its position a week later when all council leaders finally agreed with the SNP and voted to raise the offer, bringing unions back to the negotiating table and taking the discussion further on.
This brought the Scottish Government round the table to offer any help it can too. It has already put £140m on the table to help councils increase the pay offer and agreed budget flexibilities to help meet further costs.
While Edinburgh’s Labour leader was wrong to offer 3.5 per cent, the failure of leadership since has arguably been just as bad. Labour have presented no ideas of how to reach resolution, no facilitation of discussions to crystallise issues to help Cosla’s effort through negotiation. Basically they’ve had a policy of duck and cover.
As things had moved on when Thursday’s council meeting came, we amended our motion with other suggestions, focusing on multi-year pay deals and public-sector parity, to ensure pay across NHS, police, and so on, is the same as the offer to council workers.
The Greens had some helpful suggestions and even the Tories brought forward ideas so, although we disagreed with them and voted against, at least they tried.
So what of Labour? They brought nothing but a blame-game diatribe, offering nothing to improve the situation faced by residents or aiding negotiations to better support our staff.
This shouldn’t surprise anyone. In an interview with the Edinburgh Reporter recently, the Labour leader resorted to blaming local businesses for the current state of the city, suggesting they do more to help sort the mess, seemingly unaware it’s those in power who need to do more.
The first rule of leadership is the buck stops with you, a lesson they’re yet to learn.
The conclusion of the council meeting was that the Labour-Tory-Lib Dem administration united behind the Tory proposals of using non-waste council staff to try and go around the industrial action.
This was a shocking result. As unions and Cosla met in the Scottish Government building on Regent Road, Labour in Edinburgh were nodding along to the Tories.
If anyone is in any doubt that this is a coalition, they can’t be now. What’s worse is it’s a coalition built on the ideas of the Tories.
Councillor Adam McVey is SNP group leader | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/edinburgh-has-never-looked-worse-and-the-city-is-leaderless-adam-mcvey-3821360 | 2022-08-29T15:03:46Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/edinburgh-has-never-looked-worse-and-the-city-is-leaderless-adam-mcvey-3821360 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Readers' letters: UK planning for grand theft water
It has been reported that senior Tories have suggested that Scotland’s water could be appropriated to solve England’s drought by putting into effect the old idea of a lock-less “mathematical” canal.
The proposal was first advanced 80 years ago and is dug up periodically, including during the time Boris Johnson was Mayor of London, when he gave it his usual unthinking endorsement, much along the lines of his ideas for a network of road tunnels under the sea to Ireland.
The cost quoted for this fantasy is £14 billion, but that is likely to be as near the mark as the cost quoted for HS2. Who cares however?
There is Scottish gas, Scottish electricity and Scottish oil to pay for it. There is also ample precedent in the Welsh farms and valleys inundated to supply Birmingham with water for this kind of exploitation of the subordinate constituents of the United Kingdom.
If England wants more water for its gardens why doesn’t Westminster set up desalination plants in the south of England?
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Costly perhaps, but there is no harm in that when at least part of the cost can be charged out to Scotland. It would not go well with whisky, but neither does London water.
Elizabeth Scott, Edinburgh.
Is nobody in charge of street cleaning?
Imagine what would happen if a large private concern, say a shopping centre like the Gyle or a resort like Centreparcs, had a problem with their waste not being collected because of a dispute.
Without a doubt whoever was in charge would immediately seek a temporary solution.
How much more important is Edinburgh - the home of half a million people and a showcase not just for Scotland but for all of Britain?
And during the Festivals when Edinburgh is for a month the world’s capital of culture? And yet nothing is done.
Is nobody in charge? Or are they perhaps frightened of being seen as strikebreakers - scabs as the militants would call them?
Does solidarity with strikers take precedence over the reputation of a great city and the health of its residents? It certainly shouldn’t.
Otto Inglis, Crossgates.
Water bosses defy leakage for pay rises
Scottish Water is account-able to the Scottish Parliament. Scottish Water has a massive leakage of 30.2 per cent of its total water supply.
The 24 water companies in England also have leakages but the average for them is 17.5 per cent with Thames Water highest at 24.2 per cent.
The Scottish Government must explain why it gave the chief executive - salary £267,000 – a £92,000 bonus; the chief operating officer - salary £197,000 - a £68,000 bonus and the finance director - salary £195,000 – a £67,000 bonus.
Clark Cross, Linlithgow.
Loans to pay energy bills would be costly
The CEO of Scottish Power has proposed a loan to help households with high energy bills.
Using his figures I estimate a loan amount of £4000 and a payback time of 15 years. From existing similar loans I will use interest rates of 7.5 per cent and 17.5 per cent. Putting these figures in a repayment mortgage calculator, a householder would need to repay between £6674 and £11,337 in total. It would be even higher for those who couldn't keep up with repayments.
In years to come could we see people struggling to clear this debt?
Geoff Moore, Alness, Highland.
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As Labor Day looms, the year’s big fall film festivals grind into motion. First the watery glitz of Venice, then the cozy mountain fever of Telluride, then the practical sprawl of Toronto. This year’s lineup of films is the most stacked we’ve had since pre-pandemic times, an intriguing jumble of projects ranging from nostalgia pieces from certified masters to cutting-edge comebacks to hotly anticipated star turns from global heartthrobs. It’s a lot to keep track of—and that’s before you even get to the guaranteed blockbusters and mysterious auteur projects awaiting us later in the fall. So we’ve compiled a little dossier to help guide you (and, really, ourselves) through the most exciting part of this, and any, moviegoing year—from the festivals and beyond.
ARMAGEDDON TIME
After traveling to space (Ad Astra) and the Amazon (The Lost City of Z), James Gray returns home in more ways than one with this personal coming-of-age story based on his childhood. Featuring a stand-out cast led by Jeremy Strong, Anne Hathaway, and Anthony Hopkins, along with newcomer Banks Repeta, who plays the young version of Gray, the story follows a young man in the 1980s who befriends a Black classmate. Gray made some changes to the film since its debut to mixed reviews at the Cannes Film Festival in May, and its New York Film Festival screening will likely be met with a warm reception on Gray’s home turf. —Rebecca Ford
Armageddon Time plays at the New York Film Festival before debuting in theaters on October 28 from Focus Features.
DECISION TO LEAVE
Decision to Leave, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and earned director Park Chan-wook the best-director prize, is a stylish film noir thriller centered on a detective (Park Hae-il), who finds himself entangled with a woman (Tang Wei) while investigating the death of her husband. The Korean filmmaker’s work—his previously films include 2003’s Oldboy, 2013’s Stoker, and 2016’s The Handmaiden—is always a feast for the eyes and full of unexpected twists and turns, and Decision to Leave, which has “a bouncy energy, full of flourishes,” features hypnotic performances from his lead actors and an ending that is satisfying as it is unexpected. Korea has already chosen the film as its submission for the Academy Awards international-feature category, but it’s possible this impressive feature could break out into other categories as so many other international films have been able to do in recent years. —RF
Decision to Leave will play at the Toronto Film Festival on September 8 and be released theatrically by CJ Entertainment on October 14. | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/awards-insider-2022-fall-movie-preview | 2022-08-29T15:04:08Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/awards-insider-2022-fall-movie-preview | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The filming of the Apple TV+ limited series Lady in the Lake was suspended on Friday afternoon after a group of Baltimore locals threatened the production, the Baltimore Banner first reported over the weekend.
According to the Baltimore Police Department, individuals confronted producers during filming on Park Avenue in the downtown area at approximately 4 p.m. on Friday. The locals would “allow the production to continue” if producers paid them $50,000, police said in a statement to the Los Angeles Times, though the producers declined to pay the sum. The group then threatened that they would “come back later this evening [and] shoot someone” if filming persisted.
“The leaders of the production decided to err on the side of caution and reschedule the shoot after they found another location,” Baltimore Police Department spokesperson James Moses said in a statement to the Banner. (Vanity Fair has reached out to the Baltimore Police Department for additional comment.)
Endeavor Content, the studio behind the series, told Deadline in a statement Sunday that “prior to the arrival of the cast and crew…a driver on our production crew was confronted by two men, one of whom brandished a gun directed at our driver, and then they fled the location. We are working with the Baltimore Police Department as the investigation is ongoing.” The statement continued: “The safety and security of our crew, cast, and all who work across our productions is our highest priority, and we are thankful no one was injured. Production will resume with increased security measures going forward.”
Lady in the Lake, which is adapted from longtime Baltimore resident Laura Lippman’s novel and created by Honey Boy’s Alma Har’el, takes place in 1960s Baltimore. It stars Oscar winner Natalie Portman and Emmy nominee Moses Ingram, as well as Mikey Madison, Y’Lan Noel, and Brett Gelman. Filming on the project began in April and is expected to continue through October. | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/natalie-portman-series-forced-to-halt-production-amid-extortion-shooting-threats | 2022-08-29T15:04:14Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/natalie-portman-series-forced-to-halt-production-amid-extortion-shooting-threats | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
It’s one thing to announce that you’re making history— it’s quite another to actually pull it off. That’s one of many tough lessons learned in the second episode of House of the Dragon, which picks up six months after the premiere episode, in which King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) formally named his daughter Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) as heir to the throne. And while the people being eaten alive by crabs in the episode’s opening scene aren't exactly a direct result of that decision, they’re the first of many signals that not all is well in Westeros.
On this week’s Still Watching podcast, Richard Lawson and Josh Wigler break down the highs and lows of the episode, which begins and ends with a small council in an uproar— first over those crabs and the people who control them, and at the end over Viserys’s shocking decision to propose to Lady Alicent (Emily Carey), turning down a powerful alliance in the process. Take a listen below
Subscribe to Still Watching on Apple Podcasts or anywhere else you get your podcasts. You can also sign up to text with us at Subtext— send us your questions, theories, or anything else you’d like Josh and Richard to discuss on the show. | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/still-watching-house-of-the-dragon-episode-2 | 2022-08-29T15:04:20Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/still-watching-house-of-the-dragon-episode-2 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
“I’ve felt for a really long time that I have a lot of ambition,” says Taylor Jenkins Reid. “And I felt like I needed to hide it. And then I felt like, Well, it’s okay to say it.”
That ambition has paid off. The author of eight novels, Reid has become the sort of writer whose work surrounds you the minute you enter a bookstore. She’d been working steadily as a modern romance writer since publishing Forever, Interrupted in 2013. But in 2017, when Reid shifted to juicy, page-turning historical fiction with The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo—about a Rita Hayworth type with Elizabeth Taylor–style marriages—she became a name brand. Reid had an even bigger hit with 2019’s Daisy Jones & the Six, a faux oral history of the love affairs driving a 1970s California rock band (think Fleetwood Mac and, more recently, the mysterious breakup of the Civil Wars), which boasts Reese Witherspoon’s stamp of approval and an upcoming Amazon Prime Video adaptation.
The unique structure of Daisy Jones—inspired, Reid says, by Vanity Fair’s 2015 oral history of the Laurel Canyon music scene—speaks to the boldness and ambition that have become her signature. Malibu Rising (2021), set in the 1980s California surf scene, takes place in 24 hours and is ostensibly focused on one crazy night at a wild Malibu party. What it’s really about, however, is a close-knit group of siblings at a breaking point. The glamour of Evelyn Hugo gives way to a touching, queer love story, one that made it onto the New York Times best-seller list in 2021, four years after its initial release, thanks to TikTok-fueled word of mouth. (In conversation, Reid mentions a wild excerpt from Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations as inspiration for Evelyn Hugo.) Taken together, Reid’s last four books form their own universe, with recurring characters and callbacks sprinkled throughout.
Reid’s star has risen quickly, as her books have gotten bigger and more complex. In a Zoom call from her home in California, she owns her success, but in a thoughtful way: “Ambition has to be interrogated. It’s not just, Oh, because I’m a woman, my ambition is revolutionary and good. We have to move one step beyond and say, At what point are you going to have enough? You still have an obligation to contribute to the world, not just in a way that serves yourself.”
The elite athlete at the center of Reid’s latest book, Carrie Soto Is Back, bumps up against these questions. Her name may be familiar; she first appears in a memorable Malibu Rising cameo in which she threatens to light her lover’s clothes on fire. The new novel follows Carrie as she comes out of retirement to return to the tennis circuit at the comparatively ancient age of 37. The narrative is spiked with TV transcripts and short newspaper clips, creating an immersive experience of what it’s like to be the best in the world at something, and the curse of absolute excellence.
Reid wrote the book in 2020, though her process wasn’t quite what she’d imagined it would be. “My whole plan was that I was going to see the finals at Indian Wells”—a California tournament played in March that’s sometimes referred to as the “fifth Grand Slam”—“and I was going to bring my little notebook and start making plans.” However, the pandemic interfered. “Then it was like, Oh, that’s not happening. And also, we’re probably going to be inside for a really long time. And all of my childcare is gone.” Reid and her husband, screenwriter Alex Jenkins Reid, wound up working in shifts, alternating between their writing projects and taking care of their now six-year-old daughter. “It ended up being this really fun book that I could write to pretend that it wasn’t 2020.” | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/taylor-jenkins-reid-daisy-jones-evelyn-hugo-carrie-soto | 2022-08-29T15:04:26Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/taylor-jenkins-reid-daisy-jones-evelyn-hugo-carrie-soto | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Last week, Meghan Markle launched the first episode of her new podcast, Archetypes, and it represented the beginning of her return to the spotlight. She also invited New York’s Allison P. Davis to the estate in Montecito where she lives with Prince Harry and their two children, Archie and Lili Mountbatten-Windsor. While the duchess revealed she is planning on making an eventual return to Instagram, she also opened up on her ongoing hard feelings about the way she was treated by the British tabloids.
She told New York that she started her most recent Instagram account, the now-defunct @SussexRoyal, because she wanted to bypass the Royal Rota system, where certain members of the U.K. press have early access to photos and news events. “Why would I give the very people that are calling my children the N-word a photo of my child before I can share it with the people that love my child?” she asks, still ruffled. “You tell me how that makes sense and then I’ll play that game.”
As the Daily Mirror’s royal editor Russell Myers pointed out on Twitter, it’s not entirely clear who Meghan is directing the “n-word” accusation at here. “If this is directed to the media,” he said. “It’s an incredible thing to suggest with, to my knowledge, no basis whatsoever.”
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Some version of this complaint has been repeated by Meghan and Harry since they first announced their royal exit back in January 2020, specifically that they were frustrated that they needed to cooperate with outlets that they thought were spreading falsehoods about them.
In the conversation with New York, Meghan blamed tabloid culture in the U.K. for distancing her from her estranged father, Thomas Markle, and added that Harry’s relationship with Prince Charles was also affected. “Harry said to me, ‘I lost my dad in this process.’ It doesn’t have to be the same for them as it was for me, but that’s his decision,” she said.
Meghan invited Davis to pick Archie up from school with her and gave her fruit and vegetables from the garden, along with some homemade jam. Meghan said that she never had to sign a non-disclosure agreement upon leaving the royal family and anything she hasn’t said comes from the fact that she’s “still healing.”
Davis relays the next beat of the conversation:
Though it’s somewhat vague, it gives a bit more context to a series of reports that claim that the relationship between Meghan, Harry, and the rest of the royals is still difficult, despite their public appearance with royals during the Platinum Jubilee back in June. | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/meghan-markle-royal-family-forgiveness-is-really-important | 2022-08-29T15:04:32Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/meghan-markle-royal-family-forgiveness-is-really-important | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Midlothian councillors sign up to fair tax pledge
Company bosses who use tax loopholes will not be welcomed by Midlothian Council after it agreed to a crackdown.
Elected members last week agreed to sign the local authority up the a Councils for Fair Tax Declaration. And they said contractors or suppliers used by them would have to be transparent about their practices.
A motion by Councillor Bryan Pottinger, supported by Cllr Russell Imrie, said public expectation on organisations to pay the right amount of tax in the right place at the right time has never been stronger.
It said: “Almost two-thirds of the Scottish public agree that the Government and local councils should consider a company’s ethics and how they pay their tax as well as value for money and quality of service provided, when undertaking procurement.
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“As recipients of significant public funding, local authorities should take the lead in the promotion of exemplary tax conduct by ensuring contractors are paying their proper share of tax, or refusing to go along with offshore tax dodging when buying land and property.”
The motion also called for more to be done to challenge current legislation which “restricts councils’ ability to either penalise poor tax conduct or reward good tax conduct, when buying goods and services”.
Councillor Pottinger told the virtual council meeting: “We cannot have people coming to this council, business individuals, without us knowing that they are bona fide. We as a council have to be exemplary and an example to others.”
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Athlete-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick and his longtime girlfriend, Nessa Diab, welcomed their first child together.
The former NFL quarterback, who became a national lightning rod of controversy for kneeling during the national anthem in protest of police brutality, and Diab announced the addition to their family after celebrating the infant’s arrival weeks ago.
Diab, who is an MTV host and covered the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, was initially circumspect about sharing her exciting news with the world.
“I thought long and hard about sharing our life-changing news today. I decided to do so because today is the first day in a few weeks where I stepped out for work with a new life title — MOM!” Diab, penned to her 500,000 Instagram followers.
Calling her family “The Kaepernicks,” the TV personality continued.
“Colin and I welcomed our amazing baby to the world a few weeks ago and we are over the moon with our growing family … Colin is the most amazing dad and I’m soooo grateful that he is by our side for every moment of this journey.”
Diab informed her fans that the baby was born weeks ago, but somehow she showed little of the post-partum weight when she hosted the music awards red carpet just a few weeks after giving birth.
Diabe and Kaepernick met and started dating in 2015, not long before Kaep became the symbol of American animus by protesting inequality and law enforcement’s misbehavior while a member of the San Francisco 49ers.
Kaepernick has not played a down in the NFL since. He won millions from the NFL after proving collusion to keep him out of the league. He did have a “five-hour” workout with the Las Vegas Raiders during the 2022 offseason. But so far, he has not been announced as a prospective member of the team. | https://rollingout.com/2022/08/29/colin-kaepernick-and-girlfriend-celebrate-birth-of-1st-child-photo/ | 2022-08-29T15:05:26Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/08/29/colin-kaepernick-and-girlfriend-celebrate-birth-of-1st-child-photo/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
R. Kelly’s daughter sounded off about her father’s prolonged sex scandal and subsequent trials for causing incalculable damage to her once-promising career.
Joann Kelly, the singer who performs under the name Buku Abi, told radio show host Ryan Cameron that her stage moniker did little to shield her from the flying shrapnel created by her father’s sex crimes.
While speaking with Magic ATL radio personality Ryan Cameron, the singer said the toppled titan of R&B has dragged everyone within his orbit down, including his ex-wife and child. When Cameron asked Abi if she has been spurned and scorned because of the familial association, Joann Kelly said, “Absolutely, simply based off of my last name.”
With her mother, Andrea Kelly, sitting with her, Joann Kelly articulated that music is like oxygen to her, which is why she is metaphorically suffocating because she can’t share her artistry with the world.
“I think for me, especially for people who don’t know, like, music is my first passion. Like, I love music. I’m a singer, songwriter, I … love music,” she said.
Joann Kelly said she first picked up the pen at age 13 and has spent the balance of her adult life trying to crawl from under the crushing and oppressive shadow cast by R. Kelly.
“I have been trying to get into the music business. Trying to get into the industry and all those years, it’s either been, ‘You’re getting it because of who your dad is’ or ‘You’re not gettin’ it because of who your dad is.’ I’ve been this close to a record deal, and when they found out who I was, it got swiped away,” she told Cameron.
In June 2022, R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for multiple offenses including sexual exploitation of a child, racketeering, bribery, and sex trafficking. R. Kelly, 55, is currently in the throes of his state trial in Chicago on similar charges.
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Col. John Rotante, 404th Army Field Support Brigade commander, passes the brigade’s colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Walton, officially signifying he is now responsible for the brigade’s colors, during an assumption of responsibility ceremony held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 15. (Photo by George Cox, 404th AFSB)
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ATLANTA – After six hours, the Hornets of Alabama State were the 23-13 victors over the Howard Bisons in the 2022 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge on Aug. 27.
The game, originally scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. EDT in Center Parc Credit Union Stadium, started at approximately at 8:35 p.m. EDT. After a Howard field goal in the first quarter, officials delayed the game again due to lighting near the stadium. First, the teams, and then the band and cheerleaders, evacuated the field.
WWE superstar Bianca Belair then went on the field for photo ops with her championship belt after taking pictures with members of the ESPN crew. In 2021, Belair became the first Black woman to win wrestling’s premier league Royal Rumble and SmackDown. The history maker also did the game’s opening coin toss.
.@RashanAli, @elleduncanESPN & @BiancaBelairWWE have taken over the stage pic.twitter.com/WSqeCKY626
— Andscape (@andscape) August 27, 2022
After the second delay, play resumed and Alabama State continued to pull away as Hornets sophomore running back and North Alabama transfer Jawon Howell gridded in the end zone on a 3-yard run to help Alabama State pull away.
Howard had its opportunities near the end of the first half, after getting good field position from a blocked Alabama State punt, but the Bisons could not capitalize with touchdowns of their own in the red zone.
Alabama State took a 13-6 lead into halftime as fans from both schools began to give the marching bands rousing ovations. The challenge, sponsored in part by ESPN and Disney, had Mickey Mouse march onfield and entertain the masses in a drum major-like uniform. After Mickey came Howard’s marching band, and Alabama State’s powerful sounding group. The Hornets’ low-brass section projected loudly and yet still in tune. The HoneyBeez of ASU received the loudest ovation of the halftime show, strutting on the field in shiny-gold uniforms and successfully completing splits near midfield.
The second half included more of the same from Alabama State, as Jacoby Merritt ran 21 yards into the end zone as the Hornets continued to widen the gap between Howard. The Bisons scored one more time, thanks to a 5-yard touchdown run from Jarrett Hunter, before a third game delay due to lightning late in the fourth quarter.
The game was called with 2:12 remaining in the fourth quarter, shortly after 1 a.m. EDT. Howard was driving into ASU territory at the time. Alabama State quarterback Demetrius Davis won the game’s MVP honors, after completing 17 of 24 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown.
It’s over: @BamaStateFB wins the @MEAC_SWAC Challenge. Defeating Howard 23-13. pic.twitter.com/EJElvonaQf
— HBCU Gameday (@HBCUGameday) August 28, 2022
The game featured multiple celebrity faces in addition to Belair, as former ASU basketball player 2 Chainz performed at the tailgate during the pregame experience.
Let's go @2chainz
MEAC/SWAC Challenge #HBCU pic.twitter.com/wocHZWgMeT— DNASportsTalk (@DNASportsTalk) August 27, 2022
The win was a first for Eddie Robinson Jr., son of the iconic late coach Eddie Robinson from Grambling, in his ASU era. Next for Alabama State is the Labor Day Classic against Miles College at 5 p.m. CDT on Sept. 3 in Montgomery, Alabama. Next up for Howard is the historic “Battle for the Real HU” at Hampton on Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. EDT. | https://rollingout.com/2022/08/29/sights-and-sounds-from-alabama-states-23-13-victory-over-howard/ | 2022-08-29T15:05:38Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/08/29/sights-and-sounds-from-alabama-states-23-13-victory-over-howard/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Walton, incoming command sergeant major for the 404th Army Field Support Brigade, provides remarks during an assumption of responsibility ceremony held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 15. (Photo by George Cox, 404th AFSB)
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Tiffany Haddish created friction and fireworks at R&B superstar Usher’s residency show in Las Vegas over the weekend.
The Emmy Award-winning comedic actress, whose frenetic performance in the Girls Trip blockbuster comedy catapulted her to national fame, kept that same energy when she climbed the stage at the “U Got it Bad” crooner’s show.
First, Haddish told her seven million Instagram fans that she was posted up strong at Usher’s performance in Sin City.
Once Usher spotted her, he called her up on stage for a titillating and sultry performance, replete with a lot of bumping and grinding between the two celebs.
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Comic book artists, writers and famous cosplayers will be heading to Long Beach Labor Day weekend for the return of the Long Beach Comic Con.
Sidelined for two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the two-day event is set to take over the Long Beach Convention Center Sept. 3-4. Hundreds of vendors will be on site selling and displaying all kinds of comic-related items, while artists, writers and even actors host fan meet-and-greets and sign memorabilia.
“I feel like there’s going to be a lot of happy people, happy to be back with their people,” said Martha Donato, executive director and co-founder of the event. “It’s been a rough road and we all need to celebrate.”
Donato said about 10,000 people are expected to attend the Long Beach Comic Con throughout the weekend. Here are some of the highlights of the event.
All about cosplay
One of the most popular aspects of any comic con-style event are the cosplayers. These dedicated fans attend the conventions dressed as superheroes, villains and everything in between. While some dress up for fun, others are out to claim top prizes in the annual cosplay contests and are often donning elaborate homemade attire. Guests can win accolades in categories like best villain, best hero, best sci-fi, best group or couple cosplay and the coveted best in show award. The cosplay contest will be held at 6 p.m. on Sept. 3 with pre-judging and registration open at the Nerd Mafia booth until 3 p.m.
Artist, writers and the Hulk
This event sets itself apart from other comic cons by honing in on the writers and artists rather than the general pop culture. This year’s lineup of talent includes industry stars like comic and animation creator and illustrator Denys Cowman, a co-founder of Milestone Media, who is responsible for “Batman” and “Black Panther” comics, and writer Ron Marz, who worked on titles like “Green Lantern,” “Silver Surfer” and “Witchblade.”
There is, however, one monster of a special guest coming to Long Beach: The Hulk. Actor and bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno, who starred in the TV series “The Incredible Hulk,” will also be in attendance to hang out with fans.
Unique shopping and souvenirs
If you’re looking for unique items or something special to commemorate your time at the Long Beach Comic Con, make sure to bring your wallets and prepare to add to your collection of comic-related goods. There will be dozens of vendors set up on the convention floor selling all kinds of items. There will be rare comic books and toy dealers, lots of games, costumes, action figures and tons of graphic novels available for purchase.
If you go
The event takes place from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 and 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4 at the Long Beach Convention Center, located at 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Tickets are $45 for Saturday; $25 for Sunday; and weekend passes are $65. Children under the age of 10 are admitted free. For tickets and other information, go to longbeachcomiccon.com.
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Kochi: Authorities have taken precautionary measures and urged people to exercise caution as another spell of monsoon rains lashed the central parts of Kerala. Shutters of Idamalayar dam in Ernakulam district were opened on Monday while people residing along the Periyar have been asked to remain vigilant.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts for Monday as the weather agency has predicted very heavy rainfall in isolated areas. A yellow alert has been issued for Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts for the day.
A red alert indicates heavy to extremely heavy rains of over 20 cm in 24 hours, while an orange alert means very heavy rains from 6 cm to 20 cm of rain. A yellow alert means heavy rainfall between 6 to 11 cm.
Dam shutters open
Two shutters of Idamalayar dam were opened by 4 pm on Monday as part of maintaining the water level as per the rule curve. The shutters were opened by 50 cm. A volume of 65.35 cumecs of water was being released from the reservoir. Those residing along the Periyar have been urged to exercise caution in the wake of releasing excess water from the dam. Activities like crossing the river, fishing, and tourism have been banned for the time being, the district collector who is also the chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority said in a statement.
More rescue teams
The state government has decided to deploy more teams of the National Disaster Response Force in the wake of the unexpected spell after an interval. Apart from the two teams already active in the state, five more teams will reach the state on Tuesday. They will be deployed in Kottayam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Wayanad and Kannur districts. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/29/kerala-rain-idamalayar-shutters-opened-red-orange-alerts.html | 2022-08-29T15:05:51Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/29/kerala-rain-idamalayar-shutters-opened-red-orange-alerts.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender over the Florida Panhandle, Aug. 16. 2022. The 70th Air Refueling Squadron stationed at Travis Air Force Base, California, supported the 43d Fighter Squadron’s week-long night flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Betty R. Chevalier)
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Pasadena went to the dogs (and cats) in a big way for the eighth annual NBC4 and Telemundo 52’s “Clear The Shelters” month-long adopt and donate campaign that waives fees for all dogs, cats and critters.
The adoptions include spay/neuter services, microchips and age-appropriate vaccines. Since its inception in 2015, the nationwide initiative has resulted in more than 700,000 pets finding new homes.
Since 2016, the Pasadena Humane Society (PHS) has participated in Clear The Shelters by staging one free day. This year’s Clear The Shelters features online donations through fundraising partners Greater Good Charities and the Animal Rescue Site.
They cover all transaction fees and direct all donations to shelters and rescues in need. Virtual pet adoptions have returned by partnering with WeRescue, which enables the public to locate adoptable pets in their area, submit adoption applications and ask questions directly to the shelters.
On Aug. 20, I teamed up with KNBC4 News Anchor Colleen Williams and PHS President/CEO Dia Duvernay, and in just four hours, we watched as 13 dogs, 44 cats, a rabbit, a guinea pig and a hamster departed the PHS for new homes. And what a feel-good day it was!
The campaign continues through Wednesday. For more information, visit ClearThe Shelters.com.
Showcase Wrap
Undine Schwarz, chair of the 2021/22 Pasadena Showcase House Gifts and Grants Committee, reports that $500,000 has been awarded to 55 nonprofit organizations and schools throughout the San Gabriel Valley and Greater Los Angeles area.
Since 1948, the organization has contributed more than $24 million to music education, scholarships, concerts and music therapy, while continuing to support the La Philharmonic and its learning programs.
COMING UP:Sept. 9: Pacific Opera Project presents a 1950s-inspired production of Donizetti’s “TheElixir of Love.” The El Portal Theater, North Hollywood. Performances continue through Sept.18. pacificoperaproject.com.Sept. 13: The Burbank Chorale embarks on its 102nd season with rehearsals for itsannual Holiday Concert. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Glendale. The Chorale is activelyseeking diverse new members during the first three weeks of its fall season. For information,visit burbankchorale.com.Sept. 15: Center Theatre Group presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical,“Oklahoma.” The Ahmanson Theatre at the Music Center. Performances continue through Oct.16.Sept. 17: L.A. Opera opens its 37th season with Donizetti’s “Lucia de Lammermoor,”conducted by Lina Gonzalez-Granados in her debut as Resident Conductor. Performancescontinue at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion through Oct. 9.
Sept. 18: The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation’s Irving Gill Gala, a gardenluncheon, docent-led tours and live and silent auction at the 1911 Miltimore House. 11 a.m. to5 p.m. sppreservation.org/irving-gill/.
Sept 18: The 24th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk to benefit the Pasadena HumaneSociety. 8 to 11 a.m. Brookside Park, Pasadena.
Sept. 21: Center Theatre Group presents “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe.” The Mark Taper Forum at the Music Center. Performances continue through Oct. 23.
Oct. 1: The Gooden Center’s 60th Anniversary Gala Celebration. The Gamble House inPasadena.
Oct. 1: “An Evening with Motown.” The Wallis Annenberg Center for the PerformingArts, Beverly Hills.
Oct. 7: Ballet Hispanico celebrates its 50th anniversary with “Noche de Oro.” The WallisAnnenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills.
Oct. 9: “Sunday Funday,” a series of free, family-friendly dance, music and theatreexperiences. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, BeverlyHills.
Oct. 13: Mambo Kings and Camile Zamora present “Havana Nights.” The WallisAnnenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills.
Oct. 15: Pasadena’s Ronald McDonald House presents its Shine Gala honoring Bank ofAmerica and the Felton Family. Annandale Golf Club, Pasadena.
Oct. 15: The Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena hosts its annual “Black Tie and Burgers” Gala, celebrating the club’s 85th anniversary.
Oct. 15: “Phoenix,” Stewart Goodyear’s Wallis debut piano concert. The WallisAnnenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills.
Oct. 15: Pacific Chorale opens its 2022-23 season with Durufle’s “Requiem” and JocelynHagen’s “The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci.”’ Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall,Costa Mesa.
Oct. 16: Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents Beethoven’s Symphony Number 9 inD Minor and the West Coast Premiere of Shelley Washington’s “Both.” Alex Theatre, Glendale.7 p.m.
Oct. 16: A Noise Within continues its fall season with August Wilson’s “Radio Golf.”Performances continue at Pasadena’s A Noise Within Theatre through Nov. 13.Oct. 21: “Body Traffic,” a contemporary dance performance. The Wallis AnnenbergCenter for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills.
Oct. 22: LA Opera presents the West Coast premiere of “Omar” by Rhiannon Giddensand Michael Abels. Performances continue at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion through Nov. 13.
Oct. 23: An Evening with author John Irving. The Wallis Annenberg Center for thePerforming Arts, Beverly Hills.
Oct. 27: “Falling Out of Time,” composer Osvaldo Golijov’s musical adaptation of DavidGrossman’s novel. The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills.
Nov. 1: An Evening with Reza Aslan. The Wallis Annenberg Center for the PerformingArts, Beverly Hills.
Nov. 3: Lillias White with Seth Rudetsky, host and pianist. The Wallis Annenberg Centerfor the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills.
Nov. 5: The Methodist Hospital Foundation will honor Paul Rusnak at its 33rd AnnualCrystal Ball. Proceeds will support the purchase of the Da Vinci Surgical Robotic System for thehospital. Pasadena Convention Center.
Nov. 6: Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents “Echoes of Austria” featuring works byBarber, Ligetti, Schubert and Brahms. Zipper Hall, The Colburn School in downtown Los Angeles.
Nov. 13: “Sunday Funday,” two free, family-friendly dance, music and theaterexperiences. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The WallisAnnenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills.
Nov. 19: Soprano Angel Blue makes her LA Opera debut in Puccini’s “Tosca,” led byUkrainian Conductor Oksana Lyniv. Performances continue at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilionthrough Dec. 10.
Nov. 22: “Invincible – The Musical” featuring the music of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo.The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills. Performances continuethrough Dec. 17.
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Each week San Gabriel Valley Varsity will highlight the 10 best performances from the weekend.
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Jack Jacobs, St. Francis, QB: Another big week for the 6-foot-5 senior. He threw for 384 yards and five touchdowns in a thrilling 52-48 win over Mira Costa.
Brian Salazar Jr., Monrovia, QB: The junior was steady for a second straight win, passing for 245 yards and five touchdowns in a 49-14 rout of Arcadia.
Richie Munoz, Charter Oak, QB: In his first game for the Chargers, it couldn’t of gone much better throwing for 355 yards and five touchdowns in a 38-24 win over Northview.
Ryan McCulloch, Rio Hondo Prep, RB: The Kares’ rusher needed only 13 carries to deliver 178 yards and two touchdowns in their season-opening 29-6 win over El Monte.
Indiana Wijay, Pasadena, QB: Was steady leading the Bulldogs to a 35-10 win over Glendora, passing for 178 yards and two touchdowns. Next up is a big test at Damien on Thursday.
Ryan Vasquez, El Rancho, QB: The Dons are 2-0 and Vasquez is a big reason why. He threw for nearly 250 yards and five touchdowns in their 42-22 win over Bell Gardens. A big challenge against Monrovia is next.
Zach Requena, West Covina, RB: The Bulldogs are a run-heavy team and Requena will provide the damage. He rushed for just over 200 yards and two touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 44-14 win over Los Altos.
Steven Chavez, Damien, RB: In a game where Damien rushed for nearly 400 yards, the sophomore carried the bulk of it, rushing for 145 yards and a touchdown in a 34-7 win over Loyola.
Judah Douglas, Temple City, WR: The Rams had an easy time in a 54-0 win over Keppel, and Douglas had the big night with seven receptions for 232 yards and four touchdowns.
Isaiah Young, Diamond Bar, RB: The Brahmas moved to 2-0 with a 27-7 win over Chino and Young carried the ball 29 times for 134 yards and two touchdowns.
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A few weeks ago, I wrote about my tuner shoot-out, in which I pitted three old-school analog AM stereo – FM stereo tuners against each other to find the best-sounding of the bunch. The Carver TX-11b won out with its superb sound and reception on both AM and FM, though all three had their merits.
Overall, I liked the Carver better than even the more modern Sangean HDT-1x — an HD Radio tuner that wasn’t officially part of the test but that I have used for quite some time due to its ability to decode digital AM and FM transmissions. It has arguably better sound on AM when HD broadcasts are available, and extra channels on FM.
The problem as of late is that HD radio on AM — the reason HD was originally invented — is pretty much gone. While there are many FM streams, the only HD station I know of locally on AM is K-Mozart (1260 AM), and they are too far away from me to decode the HD. But I continued using the Sangean due to a lack of space for the Carver.
That all changed recently when I changed how I watch television … I no longer need a large cable-type tuner. This not only opened up space in my entertainment center, it reduced interference on the AM band as cable and satellite tuners were notorious for causing interference on the band. So I took the time to switch things around and put the Carver back into service.
In doing so, I discovered something rather interesting. Now that KNX simulcasts on both AM (1070) and FM (97.1), I was able to make a direct comparison of the signals. Surprisingly, to my ears, at least, the sound from the AM signal is superior to that of the FM. The AM sounded bright and clean, the FM more muted on the highs.
Neither is in stereo, by the way. KNX decided after much fanfare taking the signal to FM that stereo wasn’t needed. And to be fair, it isn’t. But on AM, at least, stereo doesn’t affect the signal at all (multiplex stereo on FM can degrade the signal in some circumstances). Wouldn’t it be great for KNX to bring back analog AM stereo to the band in Los Angeles? Few could receive it, but there are still a decent number of analog AM stereo radios in cars from the late 1980s and 1990s. Would be kind of fun if the engineers would agree to the idea.
Speaking of KNX-FM
I recently wrote about the “real” KNX-FM, you know, the one that played the mellow sound on 93.1 FM during the 1970s and part of the 1980s. In that column, I mentioned that the pandemic slowed down the use of personalities on the online recreation at themellowsound.net; that caught the attention of Steve Marshall, part of the group behind the tribute and the original music director of the broadcast station, who wanted to correct my statement and give a little more history.
“I only just now got to read your recent article on the KNX/FM tribute Internet radio station,” Marshall wrote, “and I was thrilled, delighted and humbled by what you had to say about the original. I would like to correct one thing you got wrong…that none of the original ‘personalities’ were on board. First, Chris Ames, who voices The Odyssey File, was the original news director of KNX/FM throughout most of the 70s. Then there’s me: I was on the air there from 1970 through 1979. I started as Music Director and moved into the Program Director job in 1973.
“The format was cooked up by the original PD, Rodger Layng, and myself. We started as a kind of quasi, slightly hipper version of an MOR station and I refined it into what it ultimately became after I became PD. You were absolutely correct about the fact that we kept upper CBS management in New York in the dark about what we were doing. If you like, I can give you the details of that story another time.
“Anyway, back to the tribute station. Most of the promos and sweepers that you hear are me, though I don’t use my name on the station. I didn’t use it very much back then either, which is why I put the word ‘personalities’ in quotes. I always felt that the sound and atmosphere that we created were the real stars.”
Thank you, Steve. I do appreciate the note! Though to be clear, I wasn’t referring to the people behind the station, I mean that I knew that some of the original personalities were intended to be brought back to the station but that the pandemic prevented them from making it to the studio to do their shows.
And you can bet that I will be getting the details of the station’s history … sooner than later. Stay tuned!
Richard Wagoner is a San Pedro freelance columnist covering radio in Southern California. Email rwagoner@socalradiowaves.com.
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Democrats have long known one of the major realities of California politics: Far more voters turn out for November general elections every two years than in primary elections.
The main reason: November ballots always feature either a race for president or governor. This realization was the big reason most ballot propositions disappeared from primary election ballots almost 10 years ago. The Democrats in firm control of Sacramento figured liberal-oriented initiatives they back would likely fare better in the fall, amid the higher turnout, with more young voters and minorities marking ballots than during the springtime preliminaries.
Control of Congress starting in December might actually hinge on the accuracy of this truism, on which Democrats have staked much of their future.
Why? Because of gerrymandering in several Republican-controlled states, Democrats need to hold all their California seats in the House this fall, plus take away a few slots from Republicans, or lose their majority. Only a fall Democratic vote far larger than the party’s June primary turnout can accomplish this.
Take one of the seats that – improbably – now is on the national wish list of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: The newly drawn 3rd Congressional District, covering much of Placer County and several neighboring areas.
Here, Republican Assemblyman Kevin Kiley (winner of 3.5 percent of the vote in the Gavin Newsom recall election one year ago) got 40 percent of primary votes in this nearly lily white district, barely beating out Democrat Kermit Jones, a physician. But altogether, the GOP took 56 percent of the district’s votes, ending up with a majority of almost 32,000.
For Jones to overcome that deficit and make this seat Democratic in an area most of which previously voted steadfastly for the arch-conservative Tom McClintock (who switched to a new, safer district this year) would take a massive increase in turnout that goes almost 100 percent Democratic.
That’s not very likely, so Democrats had better not be figuring on finding this wish-list item in their Christmas stockings.
Democrats’ motive for pouring money into races likely to go Republican, even if the district lines are newly redrawn, is clear: They will lose ground in states like Florida and Louisiana, where newly-drawn districts are designed to favor Republicans while concentrating Democrats in a very few districts, barring enormous upsets. They plainly hope the Supreme Court’s reversing it’s almost 50-year-old Roe v. Wade decision on abortion rights will push droves of young women to the polls while trying to get those rights restored.
Another unlikely seat Democrats hope to turn blue now belongs to Young Kim, covering parts of Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Yes, in that 40th District, Democrat Asif Mahmood took 40 percent of the primary vote, while Republican Kim got just 35 percent of all ballots. But GOP candidates combined to win 59 percent of the total vote, and barring a major shift, Kim figures to get about that much in the runoff.
Democrats do have a shot at winning in other longtime Republican areas. In the new 22nd District covering much of Kern, Kings and Tulare counties, Democratic state Assemblyman Rudy Salas took 45 percent of the primary vote, while Republican incumbent David Valadao drew 55 percent. A significantly larger total vote driven by the anti-abortion decision could push Salas into the House.
Yet, national Democrats are leaving Salas mostly to his own devices, perhaps because Valadao is one of the few Republicans in Congress who have displayed some independence. He was one of only 10 GOPers who voted to impeach ex-President Donald Trump in early 2021 and voted for an abortion rights bill at midsummer. That may have been enough to keep the Democrats’ campaign committee from dropping millions into this part of Central California.
But Valadao has a prior history as an abortion opponent, which might have more impact now than it did in June.
The bottom line: It’s highly possible Democrats could knock off two or three current House Republicans, but unlikely this by itself would be enough to retain control of the House. But the Supreme Court’s ruling has upset enough Americans that almost any outcome is possible.
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New Taylor Swift album: Taylor Swift announces new album as she scoops top MTV VMA prize
Taylor Swift sent fans into a frenzy at the 2022 MTV VMAs by announcing a brand new album, moments after scooping the evening’s top award.
The pop megastar took home several awards on the night, including the coveted best video and best longform video, for All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version).
Big British names largely lost out to US counterparts at this year’s awards, with only Harry Styles taking home a major prize with album of the year.
The 28-year-old apologised to fans for his absence at the show despite being “just down the road” performing at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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This year’s VMAs took place less than an hour away at the Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey.
Swift made her bombshell announcement in the final moments of the show, which was hosted by Nicki Minaj, Jack Harlow and LL Cool J.
Taking to the stage for the second time in the evening, the pop megastar said: “I’m so honoured to have been recognised alongside such amazing artists and directors.
“For the first time in VMA history, four of the directors in the video of the year category are women.
“You guys, I’m just so proud of what we made and with every second of this moment and we wouldn’t have been able to make this short film if it wasn’t for the fans.
“I wouldn’t be able to re record my albums if it wasn’t for you… you emboldened me to do that.
She continued: “Because you’ve been so generous I thought it might be a fun moment to tell you that my brand new album comes out on October 21.”
Swift promised screaming fans that more information would be released at midnight.
The video for All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) features Stranger Things star Sadie Sink and Teen Wolf star Dylan O’Brien, and went viral earlier this year after fans speculated the song was based on Swift’s break-up with actor Jake Gyllenhaal.
In her speech for best longform video Swift thanked Sink and O’Brien, adding that the production team had “put their entire hearts” into the video.
The show was opened with a surprise performance from music superstar Fergie, who sang her hit song Glamourous and First Class with Jack Harlow.
The former Black Eyed Peas singer wore a sparkling silver top reading “first class” in red lettering, as other music legends including Swift looked on from the audience.
Moments later Harlow was handed the first award of the night, best collaboration, alongside Lil Nas X for their track Industry Baby.
He is also presenting the show, which celebrates the best music videos with its coveted “Moon Man” astronaut trophies, alongside hip hop stars Nicki Minaj and LL Cool J.
Minaj, who received the video vanguard award, performed an explosive medley of her songs as she made her entrance.
The US rapper said she had “never ever written a speech in her life”, but went offstage to retrieve her phone to read her notes as she accepted the award from members of her fan club, the Barbz.
Later, the Red Hot Chili Peppers were presented with the global icon by US comedy-stoner duo Cheech and Chong.
The band’s bassist Flea dedicated the band’s award to the late drummer of the Foo Fighters, Taylor Hawkins.
“There’s another musical legend and his name is Taylor Hawkins… I miss him every day,” he told the audience.
“Fly on brother.”
The band also went on to win the best rock award, with lead singer Anthony Kiedis and Flea engaging in a “thank-off” to members of their entourage.
Further performances were given by rap legends Eminem and Snoop Dogg who gave a trippy “metaverse” rendition of their collaborative track From The D 2 The LBC.
Later, shortly after winning best artist, Bad Bunny gave a special performance, which was livestreamed from the 54,000-capacity Yankee Stadium, in New York City.
The VMA show was interspersed with strange appearances from actor Johnny Depp who was projected onscreen as the ceremony’s famous Moon Man.
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What's new at the Mu? Sculpt a snail event Sept. 3
Enjoy a free, family-friendly activity led by local artist Erika Reynolds during Do the Mu on Sept. 3 at MassMu. Visit the Massillon Museum between noon and 2 p.m. to sculpt a snail from air-dry clay, create its shell from found objects, and paint it to give it your unique twist! All supplies will be provided.
Highlights
Reynolds is a multimedia visual artist whose whimsical aesthetic features the cute, the creepy and the strange. Reynolds holds an associate's degree in applied sciences and graphic design. She creates art in a studio spot at Canton’s Hub Art Factory. Exploring a variety of art forms led her to her true passion − sculpture.
Do the Mu is a monthly drop-in, hands-on intergenerational outlet for creativity. The Massillon Museum receives operating support from the Ohio Arts Council and ArtsinStark. This project is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Massillon Museum receives operating support from the Ohio Arts Council and ArtsinStark, and marketing support from Visit Canton. The workshop is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Why attend
Guests on September 3 can view Missing History of Massillon: Unheard African American Stories in the Aultman Health Foundation Gallery; Artist to Artist in the Fred F. Silk Community Room Gallery; Daric M. Gill: The Absolutes in Studio M; “Carry On”: A Century of Swing in the Paul Brown Museum; and Collection Snapshot: Faces of Massillon Business in the Photography Gallery. The Paul Brown/Massillon Tiger Football History Timeline, the Immel Circus, Innovators of Massillon, the Massillon History Gallery, and the Albert E. Hise Fine and Decorative Arts Gallery are always on display. A 1916 Massillon-manufactured Russell steam engine can be seen in the garden on the east side of the building. A visit is always free.
Details
WHAT − MassMu’s “Do the Mu”—Sculpt a Snail
WHEN − Noon to 2 p.m.
WHERE − 121 Lincoln Way East, Massillon
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SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) – For one day only, movie tickets will be just $3 in the vast majority of theaters.
It’s part of a newly launched “National Cinema Day” aimed at enticing moviegoers during a quiet spell at the box office. It will take place on September 3rd in more than 3,000 theaters and on more than 30,000 thousand screens. Labor Day weekend is traditionally one of the slowest weekends in theaters.
“After this summer’s record-breaking return to cinemas, we wanted to do something to celebrate moviegoing,” said Cinema Foundation president Jackie Brenneman. “We’re doing it by offering a ‘thank you’ to the moviegoers that made this summer happen, and by offering an extra enticement for those who haven’t made it back yet.”
Major chains, including AMC and Regal Cinemas, are participating, as well as South Hadley’s Tower Theaters.
Cinemark in West Springfield is showing the following movies on Saturday:
- Spider-Man: No Way Home
- Jaws (1975)
- Gigi & Nate
- Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.
- Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (English Dubbed)
- The Invitation
- Beast
- Bullet Train
- DC League of Super-Pets
- Top Gun: Maverick
- Thor: Love and Thunder
- Minions: The Rise of Gru
Regal MGM Springfield is showing the following movies on Saturday:
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (Reissue)The Invitation
- The invitation
- Three Thousand Years of Longing
- Top Gun: Maverick
- Bullet Train
- Minions: The Rise of Gru
- Star Trek II: Wrath Khan 40th Anniversary by TCM
- Lifemark
AMC Theatres in Plainville is showing the following movies on Saturday:
- The Invitation
- Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A Charleston International Airport flight ran into an unusual delay on the taxiway over the weekend.
Delta passenger John Moroney said his flight from Atlanta landed in Charleston, South Carolina, around 7 p.m. Saturday, shortly after which the pilot announced a delay.
An alligator was passing across the taxiway.
The pilot briefly held the plane to let the gator pass.
According to the University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, alligators move around the most when they are breeding, typically in spring and summer.
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CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) is scheduled to release results for the second quarter of Fiscal 2023 (ended July 31, 2022) on August 30, after the market close. The company seems to be well-positioned to post an earnings beat in the quarter.
The $45.2-billion company is a cyber-security expert that serves customers in the United States, Romania, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia. Its products are meant for the protection of data, endpoints, identity, and cloud workloads.
CrowdStrike posted better-than-expected earnings in the past four quarters, with an average earnings surprise being 44.3%. A pictorial representation of the company’s past performance is given below.
For the second quarter of Fiscal 2023, the consensus estimate for earnings is $0.28 per share, above the last quarter’s reported number of $0.31 per share and the year-ago tally of $0.11 per share. The consensus estimate for revenue is $516 million, higher than $487.8 million in the previous quarter and $337.7 million in the year-ago quarter.
Factors Impacting CrowdStrike’s Q2 Results
Growth in annual recurring revenues and healthy cash position positively impacted CrowdStrike’s first quarter of Fiscal 2023 (ended April 2022) results. If continued, such a trend might get reflected in the company’s second-quarter results. Also, solid business in the public cloud and emerging products group, along with an increase in subscription customers, might have been beneficial.
Also, growth investments, focus on execution, high gross-retention rates, and innovation might have boosted the company’s results in the second quarter. CrowdStrike’s partnership with Mandiant, Inc. (NASDAQ:MNDT) and Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE:NET) might have added to its top-line prospects.
For the second quarter, the company forecasts revenues to be within the $512.7-$516.8 million range. Income from operations (non-GAAP) is forecast to be $70.4-$73.3 million, and earnings (non-GAAP) are anticipated to be $0.27-$0.28 per share.
On the flip side, the high cost of revenues and operating expenses might have been headwinds. Notably, the company recorded an increase of 62% and 50.5% in its cost of revenue and operating expenses, respectively, in the first quarter.
Is CRWD Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Considering the optimism of analysts, CrowdStrike stock seems to be an attractive Buy option. On TipRanks, analysts have a Strong Buy consensus rating based on 20 Buys.
CRWD’s average price forecast of $233.3 mirrors upside potential of 19.91% from the current level. Over the past year, shares of CrowdStrike have declined 32.1%.
In June 2022, the company noted that the total addressable market for CRWD will grow by 10% CAGR from 2022 to 2024. Its Co-founder and CEO, George Kurtz, said, “We believe our single agent architecture, frictionless go-to-market, and rapid innovation engine provide CrowdStrike a wide competitive moat along with multiple avenues to drive long-term sustainable growth in both our core and expansion markets.”
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Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) suffered significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, as New York City, which is where the company’s properties are located, underwent prolonged lockdowns. One would expect the REIT’s performance to rebound in a post-Covid world. However, Empire State Realty’s performance remains uninspiring. Demand for office properties is likely to remain soft as hybrid workplaces become the norm and companies cut costs in the current environment. I am neutral on the stock.
Is ESRT Stock a REIT?
Empire State Realty Trust is a self-managed real estate investment trust that owns, operates, and purchases primary office and retail properties in Manhattan as well as the greater New York metropolitan area. One of the company’s greatest assets is the Empire State Building, which it boasts as “the most famous building in the world.”
Accordingly, Empire State Realty also owns and runs its signature, recently reimagined Observatory Experience, located on the 102nd floor of the iconic building.
As of its latest filings, the REIT’s total portfolio comprised 9.9 million rentable square feet of office, retail and multifamily space.
Uninspiring Results despite a Post-COVID World for ESRT Stock
With rigid measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 and the quickly rising work-from-home economy, office and retail properties saw their occupancy levels and earnings power compressed substantially in 2020 and 2021. Accordingly, the company’s results were materially impacted during the period. Despite gradually moving towards a post-COVID world, with restrictions virtually completely lifted, the company’s results and outlook continue to remain bleak.
In late July, Empire State Realty Trust reported its Q2 results for Fiscal 2022, with the company exhibiting what initially appeared to be some notable recovery signs. Empire State Realty recorded revenues of $198 million, 29% higher year-over-year. Rental revenues rose slightly by 6% compared to last year. The more noteworthy growth driver was the observatory, which recorded revenues of 27.4 million, up 225% from the prior-year period.
The tremendous increase in observatory revenues was due to visitation volumes picking up from last year’s crumbled levels amid the pandemic. Accordingly, FFO rose 62% to $79.1 million, aided by loftier operating margins. FFO/share rose by $0.11 to $0.29.
While these may appear like great year-over-year improvements, we should frame some context here. Firstly, despite the notable rise in FFO/share, management’s core FFO/share outlook range of between $0.80 and $0.85 remains weak.
Sure, the midpoint of this range indicates a growth of 18.6% compared to the $0.70 seen in Fiscal Year 2021 and a bigger improvement of 33.9% compared to $0.62 in the year before. Nevertheless, FFO/share still hovers below its pre-pandemic levels, when it often surpassed $0.90.
Additionally, even though the observatory number appeared explosive, with triple-digit top-line growth, it’s still a fraction of its past levels. Specifically, the observatory would achieve sequentially higher sales figures almost every year, from $25 million in 2001 to $128.8 million in 2019.
Yet, despite last quarter’s 225% “growth” sounding spellbinding, observatory revenues during the first half of the year were still 24.1% lower compared to the first half of 2019.
Empire State Realty’s soft traction is also demonstrated in its occupancy rate, which hovered at 87.8% at the end of Q2. This was 40 basis points lower than the previous year, implying very gloomy office and retail property markets despite the lack of restrictions.
After all, it makes sense. Not only have employers and employees alike found remote/hybrid working beneficial, but abandoning office spaces is also good for the bottom line. This is especially true in the current environment with profits margins getting compressed, but even more relevant to the company’s properties which are located in very expensive locations. In fact, the current trend is likely to persist based on the underlying market conditions.
ESRT Stock Lacks a Meaningful Dividend, Further Discouraging Investor Interest
An uninspiring outlook, combined with occupancy levels that are not improving, have caused shares of ESRT to plummet. One way to reignite investor interest in the industry is often through a dividend hike. ESRT had entirely suspended its dividend in the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2020 as a means to preserve liquidity in the midst of the pandemic. While the dividend has now been reinstated, ESRT’s current quarterly dividend rate of $0.035 per share is a pinch of its pre-pandemic levels ($0.11/quarter).
The current annualized rate of just $0.14, and the midpoint of the REIT’s FFO/share guidance, imply a payout ratio of just 17%. Thus, there is enough room to grow the dividend and reignite investor interest in the stock despite the challenging market conditions. Still, with management expressing no such intention, the market is unlikely to reward shareholders.
Is ESRT Stock a Good Buy?
Turning to Wall Street, Empire State Realty has a Moderate Sell consensus rating based on two Holds and one Sell assigned in the past three months. At $6.75, the average Empire State Realty stock forecast suggests 6.25% downside potential.
The Takeaway – Not Much to Like about ESRT Stock
While Empire State Realty’s latest results could be interpreted quite positively, when adding some extra context into the mix, the company’s investment case is less appealing than it initially appears. Observatory revenues, while driving revenue growth, have yet to come close to their pre-pandemic levels. Further, the demand for office and retail properties is likely to remain weak as cost-cutting initiatives weigh down declining occupancy levels.
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Regardless of regulatory support and strong demand, EV stocks have underperformed this year. For context, Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA), Nio stock (NYSE:NIO), and Lucid stock (NASDAQ:LCID) have declined by 18%, 37%, and 57%, respectively, year-to-date. Higher battery and other component costs amid supply shortages continue to take a toll on the financials of EV manufacturers, in turn impacting their stocks. However, with battery manufacturers and EV makers aggressively building their U.S. capacity, costs are expected to go down, supporting the financials and stock prices of the companies operating in this space. That could eventually lead to a rise in the stocks of EV manufacturers.
Per a recent Wall Street Journal report, Honda Motor Company (NYSE:HMC) and LG Energy Solution have come together to build a multibillion-dollar EV battery factory in Ohio. The report further highlighted that mass production could start in 2025 at this factory.
The report also stated that Panasonic plans to build a $4 billion EV battery manufacturing plant in Oklahoma. It also cited General Motors’ (NYSE:GM) focus on ramping up battery and EV manufacturing.
Notably, at the beginning of this year, General Motors announced a $7 billion investment in Michigan manufacturing sites to ramp up its battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity. GM plans to construct a new Ultium Cells battery cell plant in Lansing. It also intends to convert its Orion Township assembly plant to produce Chevrolet Silverado EV and the electric GMC Sierra.
What does it Mean for EV Stocks?
As companies aggressively build battery manufacturing capacity, it will likely lower the cost of battery packs, make EVs cheap, and support mass adoption. However, it will take time for production to ramp up and positively impact sales.
Meanwhile, EV manufacturers are increasing prices to counter the impact of higher battery and component costs on vehicle margins.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated during the Q1 conference call that per unit vehicle cost increased, and the company is raising prices to support margins. However, Musk expects to lower prices as inflation cools down.
Meanwhile, Nio CEO William Li said during the Q1 conference call that battery costs continue to surge and vehicle margin in Q2 will be under higher pressure. Nio has taken countermeasures, like adjusting product prices, to mitigate the impact of higher material costs.
Bottom Line
Production and cost issues will likely restrict the upside in EV stocks in the short term. However, the long-term fundamentals of these companies remain solid, thanks to the strong secular sector trends, innovation, and demand.
Against this setting, let’s see what analysts suggest for TSLA, NIO, and LCID.
What is Tesla’s Target Stock Price?
Wall Street analysts are cautiously optimistic about TSLA. It has received 19 Buy, five Hold, and six Sell recommendations for a Moderate Buy rating consensus.
Further, analysts’ average price target of $314.57 implies 9.2% upside potential.
Is NIO Stock a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Analysts are bullish about NIO stock. It sports a Strong Buy rating consensus based on 11 unanimous Buy recommendations. Moreover, the analysts’ average price target of $33.04 implies 65.9% upside potential.
What is the Prediction for Lucid Stock?
Lucid stock has received one Buy and one Hold recommendation and has a Moderate Buy rating consensus on TipRanks. Further, its price target of $23 implies 41.6% upside potential. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/rising-battery-manufacturing-capacity-heres-what-it-means-for-ev-stocks | 2022-08-29T15:11:23Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/rising-battery-manufacturing-capacity-heres-what-it-means-for-ev-stocks | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE: DELL) spokesperson Mike Siemienas confirmed on Saturday, August 27th, that the U.S. computer company discontinued all operations in Russia after closing its offices in mid-August.
The firm is a vital supplier of servers in Russia, yet has moved forward with joining the growing list of organizations in their exodus from Russia since Moscow’s mobilization of troops into Ukraine in February.
Is Dell a Good Stock to Buy Now?
According to 12 Best Performing Wall Street Analysts on TipRanks, Dell is a Strong Buy, with 10 Buys, two Holds and zero Sells. Dell’s average price target is $57.75, implying an upside of 39.39% with a high forecast of $72.00 and a low forecast of $45.00. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/dell-technologies-ceases-operations-in-russia | 2022-08-29T15:11:36Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/dell-technologies-ceases-operations-in-russia | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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EV giant Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has launched a new base version of its Model Y vehicle in Europe, which will be made available from December.
The rear-wheel-drive (RWD) model has a range of 455 km (283 miles), a top speed of 217 km/h, and goes from zero to 100 km in 6.9 seconds. While the top speed is the same as the already available Long-Range model, the range is lower compared to 533 km (331 miles).
The entry-level version of Tesla’s Model Y has a starting price of €50,000, which is €16,000 lesser than the long-range version.
The launch comes as a surprise following CEO Elon Musk’s remark last month that “Tesla won’t produce the cheaper version of the Model Y because the range would be unacceptably low at less than 250 miles (402 km).”
Is Tesla Stock a Buy, Sell or Hold?
On TipRanks, Tesla has a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on 19 Buys, five Holds, and six Sells. TSLA’s average stock forecast of $314.57 implies a 9.2% upside.
Emmanuel Rosner of Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB) is one of the Wall Street analysts who has a Buy rating on the stock. On August 29, the analyst lowered Tesla’s price target to $375 from $1,125 (30.2% upside potential).
Rosner recently did a guided tour of the company’s new Gigafactory in Berlin. He believes that local vehicle production in Europe “could be a game-changer” for Tesla and could make it an “even more formidable competitor in the region,” along with boosting its gross margins.
In a research note to investors, Rosner said, “2023 could be a pivotal year for Tesla” and considers the EV maker “as one of the most attractive stories in the auto sector.”
Meanwhile, bloggers and retail investors are also cautiously optimistic about TSLA. TipRanks data shows that financial bloggers are 67% Bullish on the stock, compared to the sector average of 64%. Further, 1.3% of retail investors increased their exposure to TSLA stock over the past 30 days.
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It sounds like a scene from a scary movie: You lift open your toilet to discover something creepy and crawly staring back at you. While it’s not common, creatures can make surprise cameos in your toilet and these horrific discoveries are occasionally videotaped and make their rounds on social media or the local news to everyone’s dismay.
As it turns out, pests can enter into your john via a few different routes, including through cracks in your plumbing. Snakes, for instance, can slither into the ventilation pipes on your roof that are connected to bathroom plumbing, according to Family Handyman, which is why it’s a good idea to have a rooftop vent hood.
Without trying to cause undue alarm (again, this is a rare occurrence), keep reading to learn about four creatures that are capable of crawling through your toilet, and how to stop them from doing so.
1. Snakes
From a boa constrictor in California (likely a lost pet) to a snake poking its head out of a bowl in Texas, there are occasional news stories of people who are shocked to find these slithery reptiles in their restrooms.
It’s possible that a snake could fall or slither in from the opening of the plumbing vent stack on your roof and make its way into the waste line, according to home site Hunker. But it’s most likely the reptiles broke in through another access point (maybe an open window?) and subsequently made their way into the toilet bowl, according to National Geographic.
Still, there’s another explanation for how a snake could wiggle its way into your bathroom. Mice and rats are known to hang out in sewers, and snakes will enter the sewer looking for their next meal, explains Australia-based Gladesville Plumbing Services. From there, they can potentially make their way through a sewer and navigate the toilet’s S-bend.
If you have a septic tank, be sure the lid fits tightly and doesn’t have any cracks or other damage that leaves an entry point for snakes.
2. Rats
Not only can rats break into structures by gnawing, climbing or jumping, but they can also swim through sewers and enter buildings through toilets or broken drain pipes, according to the University of Missouri Extension.
Again, it’s rare to find a rat in your toilet, but given these critters carry a lot of diseases, it’s troublesome if they’re popping up in your home at all.
Should you find one in your bathroom, put the toilet lid down and place something heavy on it, according to home services company Angi, which will encourage the rat to go back towards the sewer pipes. You’ll also want to call a local pest or rodent-control specialist.
3. Frogs
Frogs could hop into your home, fall through a vent stack or crawl through the septic tank.
But it’s also possible the amphibian got in via a break in the sewer pipe, and, as Hunker points out, if this is the case, the creature is providing you with a valuable service by alerting you to the plumbing emergency. If you have squishy ground or standing water in your yard, call a plumber, Hunker advises, because you could have a broken sewer pipe that’s causing sewage to get into the groundwater.
4. Squirrels
A squirrel? In the toilet? It’s plausible, as one woman discovered after her curious cats alerted her to the situation. While squirrels usually break in through a chimney, they, like snakes, can wind up in the bathroom after entering through ventilation pipes that are uncovered.
Beth Nabi wrote about her squirrly encounter for Tallahassee Magazine.
“We finally concurred that Toilet Squirrel had entered through an uncovered plumbing vent on the roof, found his way into a pipe, suited up in his little squirrel scuba gear and somehow made it through the closet bend and the S-trap,” she wrote.
Hopefully none of these critters show up uninvited in your bathroom, but making sure points of entry are closed off can help prevent these shocking scenarios from playing out in your restroom.
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The ever-versatile cucumber is a great staple to have in your fridge, whether it’s for snacking, putting into salads, or adding to other recipes. But the problem with those crunchy cukes is how fast they can go bad.
Nothing is grosser to find in your fridge crisper bin than a soggy, decomposing cucumber you thought you’d just purchased. But it turns out that how you store your cucumbers can have a major effect on their taste and texture days after you get them. Experts differ in what they think are the best methods to keep cucumbers freshest, so it’s best to see what works well in your environment, with the tools you have available to you.
Here are a few tips on how to store cucumbers so they last longer.
Pick Your Cucumbers Carefully
The type of cucumber you use also affect its longevity. Kirby cucumbers and English cucumbers last longer than Persian cucumbers and other more thin-skinned cucumbers, experts told Martha Stewart.
Give your cucumbers a wash with soap and water to remove dirt and germs and dry them completely. You’ll also want to store them whole and not pre-sliced to get the most life out of them.
Keep Them In Your Fridge
While you may like the taste of a room-temperature cucumber, this veggie (which is botanically classified as a fruit) will last much longer in your refrigerator.
Kitchn did a detailed test on various methods for how to store cucumbers to compare which was the most effective. The refrigerator method was preferable, with some tweaks insuring longevity. So, if you’re not going to eat your cukes within a few days, this is the way to go.
Experts differ on their opinion of whether you should keep cucumbers stored in your crisper/veggie bin or on a refrigerator shelf. If you forget about your produce when it’s in the crisper, the shelf is the way to go.
Wrap Them In Paper Towels
One key factor in how to store your cucumbers is keeping moisture away. Wetness can make your cucumbers go soggy faster.
To prevent this, wrap your cucumbers in paper towels. The towels wick away and absorb extra moisture that comes off your cucumbers as they sit in your fridge. Food52 notes that using paper towels inside an air-tight container is the best way to store cut cucumbers.
Contain Them In Plastic
An even better method, according to some experts, is to wrap your cucumber in a paper towel and put it in a resealable plastic storage bag.
The jury is out as to whether or not the bag should be sealed or left open. Some sources say air circulation can help keep the moisture level more stable. Epicurious thinks you should keep your baggie open or unsealed to prevent condensation.
Cooks Illustrated did a test, though, that found wrapping cucumbers tightly in plastic wrap lasted longer than placing them in baggies.
“The plastic wrap formed an airtight second skin, keeping moisture from leaving the fruit and nearly preventing moisture loss from occurring,” the publication said.
Freeze Your Cucumbers
Only freeze your cucumbers if you plan to use them in smoothies, gazpacho, cold soups or similar recipes. That’s because defrosting a cucumber leads to it going mushy.
“Cucumbers have a high water content, about 95%, and freezing them changes their texture dramatically,” writes EatingWell. “Rather than the crunchy, crisp texture that a fresh cucumber has, a frozen cucumber’s texture will be mushy.”
Pickle Them
This may be an obvious point, but a really long-lasting idea on how to store cucumbers that predates refrigeration is pickling. If you pickle your cucumbers in a vinegar-type solution, they will last much longer than any of the other mentioned techniques above. Of course, it also creates a pickle. But those are tasty too.
Homemade pickled vegetables that aren’t canned can last up to four weeks. Canned and sealed pickles will last six months to a year.
A Metal Spoon?
One odd suggestion Kitchn incorporated is to stick a metal spoon in the baggie with a cucumber. The tester didn’t know what the origin of the technique was, and we couldn’t find a good answer, either.
“I have no idea why this method worked so well at keeping cucumbers fresh for so long and could find no explanation online,” The Kitchn tester wrote. “I’ll admit I was quite skeptical, but each day as I found the cucumbers to still be firm, fresh, and lovely, I became more of a believer.”
So, adding the spoon did appear to help the tested cucumbers stay fresh a little longer.
Try it for us and see, won’t you?
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Using TipRanks’ Top Stock Gainers/Losers tool, we have compiled a list of Monday’s biggest pre-market stock movers, which is as follows:
Five Biggest Movers
Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:FRHC) tops the list as its stock declined 23.2% early Monday. There seems to be no significant catalyst that could have triggered the downside. However, the overall market pessimism might have weighed on the stock.
China’s largest agriculture platform, Pinduoduo Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD) comes next on the list as the ADR of the stock rose 15.3% in Monday’s premarket trading session. The upside might have been caused by encouraging second-quarter 2022 financial results. The company recorded adjusted earnings of $1.13 per share, surpassing analysts’ projections of 43 cents per share. Revenues of $4,693.8 million in the second quarter were up 36% from the year-ago quarter.
Shares of Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IONS) declined 10.3% early Monday. The stock was down nearly 3.6% in Friday’s trading session. There seems to be no specific catalyst that could have triggered the downside in the stock. However, earlier this month, the company posted disappointing second-quarter 2022 financial results. Its net loss of 74 cents per share came in wider than analysts’ projections of 61 cents per share. The top line of $134 million in the second quarter also lagged the consensus estimate of $142.7 million.
Catalent, Inc. (NYSE:CTLT) was down almost 10% at the time of writing. The downside could have been triggered by a dismal forecast for Fiscal 2023, which was announced during the fourth quarter Fiscal 2022 earnings release.
Last on the list is Tellurian Inc. (NYSE:TELL), which was down 5.6% at the time of writing. The downside follows the company’s announcement to offer and sell units, including 11.25% senior secured notes due 2027 and warrants to purchase shares of Tellurian common stock in an underwritten public offering.
Continue to watch this space for possible volatility upon the market open. Tomorrow, we’ll have another up-to-date piece on stock Pre-Market Movers…
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This year they've partnered with Mercantile Bank and Curtis Cleaners to provide several convenient drop-off locations:
- Mercantile Bank, 310 Leonard St. NW, Grand Rapids
- Mercantile Bank, 3156 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids
- Mercantile Bank, 4737 Cascade Rd SE
- Mercantile Bank 4613 Alpine Ave NW, Grand Rapids
- Mercantile Bank, 5610 Byron Center Ave SW, Grand Rapids
- Curtis Cleaners, 450 Michigan Street, Grand Rapids
- Curtis Cleaners, 1410 West Main, Lowell
You can also bring gently-used gear to Mel Trotter's ArtPrize installation A Walk in Their Shoes— being shown at Mel Trotter Park.
Coats for men, women, and kids of all sizes will then be handed out— for free— in October to those who need them. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/grand-rapids/mel-trotter-your-coat-donation-could-save-a-life-this-fall | 2022-08-29T15:12:01Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/grand-rapids/mel-trotter-your-coat-donation-could-save-a-life-this-fall | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SALT LAKE CITY — Last Monday, a truck rolled into a reservoir in Summit County, Utah, with three little kids still inside.
Two kids made it out, but one boy was stuck inside until a retired park ranger saw what was happening and dove in to save him.
On Friday, 9-year-old Paxton no longer needed life support. Then on Sunday, he got to meet the hero who saved his life. The room was filled with happy tears for this sweet reunion at Primary Children's Hospital.
“A lot of laughs, a lot of thumbs-ups. Paxton actually gave a thumbs-up today,” said Kelley Carpenter, Paxton’s aunt.
Six days after Paxton was stuck in a sinking truck at Smith and Morehouse Reservoir, his family said he is getting better and stronger every day.
“We’re going to try to get him to eat some things, drink some water, probably try to get him up as he starts to get stronger and get him outside to get him some fresh air,” said Carpenter.
On Sunday, Paxton and the man who saved his life — a retired park ranger and emergency responder named Joe Donnell — exchanged a hug and reunited for the first time since that nearly tragic day.
“It was just the perfect outcome to a potentially bad situation,” said Donnell. “We were talking about going fishing — we got him a fishing pole and I said, 'As soon as you get out, man, we’re going fishing.'”
Donnell just happened to be close by when the truck was rolling down the boat ramp, and he had the skills to dive down to the submerged truck seven times to bring Paxton to the shore.
“The father kept saying, 'How can I repay you?' and I would just point to Paxton and say, 'That’s all the payment I need. He’s alive,'” Donnell said.
He also gave Paxton a special badge he was awarded when we worked the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.
“I had mine custom-framed, so I gave him that badge,” said Donnell. “I’ve had it years and I thought, 'He was saved by a park ranger, now he has a park ranger badge.' So I thought that was a pretty cool little gift."
Donnell’s wife and daughter were at the reservoir too when this happened, and they helped Paxton’s family, especially his siblings, after they were pulled out safely.
“So I grabbed the little girl and I took my jacket off, wrapped her in it, and sat down on the boat ramp and held her," said Timber Donnell, Joe’s daughter. "I held her so tight to my chest that she didn’t see anything."
A story that started with near tragedy brought strangers together and ultimately made them like family.
“The fact that Joe was there and never quit fighting to get Paxton, that was huge for our family," Carpenter said. "Joe will forever be part of our family and we are all just so thankful and grateful for him."
The family said that doctors expect Paxton to make a full recovery. They do have a long road ahead, but they said Paxton’s family will be by his side through it all.
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Streaming giant Netflix (NFLX) is considering charging between $7-$9 for its new ad-support business, as per a Bloomberg report. Netflix hopes to increase its subscriber base with lower rates as inflation squeezes customers’ pockets.
The new advertising tier plan will be charged at nearly half its current rate of $15.49 per month, which is ad-free. Netflix plans to feature commercials of about four minutes per hour before and during the programs, but not after. This plan is expected to be released in the last three months of the year to at least a dozen geographies across the U.S. However, the full rollout of the new plan will take place next year.
Netflix has carefully curated the plan with limited commercial break time as compared to peers. This will ensure that customers are not overwhelmed with advertisements, while at the same time paying lesser for streaming their favorite shows and movies. Netflix has partnered with Microsoft (MSFT) as a technology partner for its ad-support business. As per media consultancy firm Ampere Analytics, the new ad-support business could add $8.5 billion annually to Netflix’s revenue (including subscription fees and sales) by 2027.
Unfortunately, Netflix saw its subscriber base decline by a whopping 970,000 in the second quarter of Fiscal 2022, adding to the 200,000 lost in Q1. The persistent inflationary pressures dug a hole in consumers’ pockets who preferred to either opt out of the premium streaming services or abstained from renewals.
For all these years, Netflix has won subscriber loyalty for its ad-free streaming offerings and subscribers did not mind paying a little premium for the services. However, customers have become budget-conscious lately and this has forced Netflix to drive down its subscription plans.
Is Netflix a Buy or Hold?
On TipRanks, NFLX stock has a Hold consensus rating. This is based on seven Buys, 19 Holds, and seven Sells. The average Netflix price forecast of $229.61 implies 2.8% upside potential to current levels. Meanwhile, the stock has lost a whopping 62.6% so far this year.
Ending Thoughts
Like every other premium offering, Netflix is facing subscriber losses. However, as several experts suggest, inflation has peaked and is on a downward trend now. Hopefully, with the headwinds behind and the new lower subscription plan, Netflix may be able to win back its lost subscribers. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/will-a-cheaper-plan-boost-netflix-nasdaqnflx-stock | 2022-08-29T15:12:07Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/will-a-cheaper-plan-boost-netflix-nasdaqnflx-stock | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WEST MICHIGAN - The possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms exists across our area today. The primary threat would be strong, damaging straight line winds between 60 and 70 mph. Torrential rainfall, hail, and extensive lightning can also accompany some of these storms.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed extreme southwest Lower Michigan in a LEVEL 3 ENHANCED RISK for severe storms. These counties include Berrien, Cass, Van Buren, southwest Kalamazoo, and western St. Joseph. Wind gusts up to 70/75 mph are possible these locations. Elsewhere in yellow, we remain in LEVEL 2 SLIGHT RISK for severe storms. This is reduced from the enhanced threat, but wind gusts in these areas of 60/65 mph are possible. Areas north of I-96 are in the least threat for severe weather (MARGINAL) with some 58/60 mph gusts possible there. See the severe weather threats below.
All of these storms have the potential to produce some hail, extensive lightning, and torrential rainfall. The main time frame is from around 4 P.M. this afternoon through about 10 P.M. this evening. Moisture, lift, and instability (the 3 ingredients needed for severe storms) are all in place. I would expect the possibility of a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH to be issued, perhaps followed by local SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGS.
Make sure to download our FOX 17 weather APP in order to receive watches/warnings/advisories. Get the complete West Michigan forecast at www.fox17online.com/weather. | https://www.fox17online.com/weather/strong-to-severe-storms-possible-today-082922 | 2022-08-29T15:12:15Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/weather/strong-to-severe-storms-possible-today-082922 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Fuel leaks during final liftoff preparations threatened to postpone the launch of NASA’s mighty new moon rocket Monday morning on its shakedown flight with three test dummies aboard.
As precious minutes ticked away, NASA repeatedly stopped and started the fueling of the Space Launch System rocket with nearly 1 million gallons of super-cold hydrogen and oxygen because of a leak. The fueling already was running nearly an hour late because of thunderstorms off Florida’s Kennedy Space Center.
The leak of highly explosive hydrogen appeared in the same place that saw seepage during a dress rehearsal back in the spring.
Then a second apparent hydrogen leak turned up in a valve that had caused trouble in June but that NASA thought it had fixed, officials said.
Later in the morning, NASA officials spotted what they feared was a crack or some other defect on the core stage — the big orange fuel tank with four main engines on it — but they later said it appeared to be just a buildup of frost.
The rocket was set to lift off on a mission to put a crew capsule into orbit around the moon. The launch represents a milestone in America's quest to put astronauts back on the lunar surface for the first time since the Apollo program ended 50 years ago.
NASA’s assistant launch director, Jeremy Graeber, said after the repeated struggles with the first leak that the space agency would have to decide whether to go forward with the Monday morning launch.
"We have a lot of work to get to that point," Graeber cautioned.
If NASA scrubbed Monday’s launch, the next attempt wouldn’t be until Friday at the earliest.
The 322-foot (98-meter) spaceship is the most powerful rocket ever built by NASA, out-muscling even the Saturn V that took the Apollo astronauts to the moon.
No astronauts were inside the rocket's Orion capsule. Instead, the test dummies, fitted with sensors to measure vibration, cosmic radiation and other conditions, were strapped in for the six-week mission, scheduled to end with the capsule's splashdown in the Pacific in October.
Even though no one was on board, thousands of people jammed the coast to see the rocket soar. Vice President Kamala Harris was expected among the VIPs.
The launch is the first flight in NASA’s 21st-century moon-exploration program, named Artemis after Apollo’s mythological twin sister.
Assuming the test goes well, astronauts will climb aboard for the second flight and fly around the moon and back as soon as 2024. A two-person lunar landing could follow by the end of 2025.
The problems seen Monday were reminiscent of NASA's space shuttle era, when hydrogen fuel leaks disrupted countdowns and delayed a string of launches back in 1990.
Launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson and her team also had to deal with a communication problem involving the Orion capsule.
Engineers scrambled to understand an 11-minute delay in the communication lines between launch control and Orion that cropped up late Sunday. Though the problem had cleared by Monday morning, NASA needed to know why it happened before committing to | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/fuel-leaks-threaten-to-delay-launch-of-new-nasa-moon-rocket/article_41f92c8c-2796-11ed-81ef-b79f67d0b397.html | 2022-08-29T15:13:10Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/fuel-leaks-threaten-to-delay-launch-of-new-nasa-moon-rocket/article_41f92c8c-2796-11ed-81ef-b79f67d0b397.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pennsylvania man was sentenced Friday to 46 months in federal prison for attacking a police officer with a Donald Trump flag during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
The newspaper reported that Howard Richardson, 72, of King of Prussia, told the court in Washington “there’s no excuse” for his behavior and pleaded for mercy.
But U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly responded, “Your presence and actions in joining other insurrectionists was an inexcusable attack on our democracy."
Richardson's sentence is one of the longest yet among those who have been prosecuted for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6 to disrupt the certification of President Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory. In addition to the nearly four-year prison sentence, Richardson was ordered to serve three years under court supervision after his release and to pay $2,000 in restitution.
Richardson never entered the Capitol, the Inquirer reported, but prosecutors said his attack on a Washington, D.C., police officer merited a lengthy prison term.
According to the paper, police body camera footage showed Richardson bludgeoning an officer outside the Capitol with a metal flagpole. NBC News reported that Richardson also joined a mob using a giant Trump billboard as a battering ram.
Approximately 850 people have been charged with federal crimes for their conduct on Jan. 6. Over 350 of them have pleaded guilty, mostly to misdemeanors, and over 230 have been sentenced. Dozens of Capitol riot defendants who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor offenses have been sentenced to terms of imprisonment ranging from seven days to five months. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/pa-man-who-attacked-police-on-jan-6-gets-46-month-sentence/article_95a68758-2796-11ed-a74a-6fa27b129d24.html | 2022-08-29T15:13:16Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/pa-man-who-attacked-police-on-jan-6-gets-46-month-sentence/article_95a68758-2796-11ed-a74a-6fa27b129d24.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Taylor Swift took home the top prize at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday before she closed out the show with a surprisingly big announcement: Her new album.
“I thought it would be a fun moment to tell you that my new album comes out Oct. 21,” said Swift after she won video of the year for her project “All Too Well: The Short Film" (10 minute version), which claimed best long form video and direction. “I will tell you more at midnight.”
Swift said on social media that her upcoming 10th studio album would be called “Midnights,” which she says will involve “stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life.” Her upcoming album comes after she released “Folklore” and “Evermore.” Both projects came out five months apart two years ago. “Folklore” won album of the year at the 2021 Grammy Awards.
The pop star's reveal came at the end of her acceptance speech where she praised the other women in the category - which included Doja Cat and Olivia Rodrigo.
“I know with every second of this moment that we wouldn’t be able to make this short film if it weren’t for you - the fans," she said. "I wouldn’t be able to re-record my albums if it wasn’t for you. You emboldened me to do that.”
Swift spoke earlier about creating her first short film, giving thanks to several including actors Sadie Sink and Dylan O’Brien who starred in the project.
“We put our entire hearts into this,” Swift said.
Rapper Jack Harlow made his mark throughout the entire show. He kicked off the show with a performance inside a mock airplane walking down aisle while performing his hit song “First Class,” which was sampled by Fergie’s “Glamorous.” The rapper joined Fergie onstage - who wore a sparkling silver dress with the red words “First Class” - while she sang her 2006 jam.
“Thank you to Fergie for coming out with me tonight and clearing this song,” said Harlow after “First Class” won the award for song of the summer later in the show. “The beauty of this song is that people don’t realize it’s so hip-hop because of the sampling. To bring Fergie into the mix in this way means the world to me. It’s truly full circle. ‘Glamorous’ was one of the most important songs of my childhood.”
During the show, Depp made a surprise appearance as the Moon Man nearly three months after the verdict in his defamation trial with his former wife Amber Heard. The 59-year-old actor appeared to float from the ceiling while wearing the iconic astronaut outfit with his face digitally inserted into custom’s helmet.
“And you know what? I needed the work,” Depp told the audience at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Lizzo had Taylor Swift dancing out of her seat while she performed her new single “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready).” Lizzo won an award for video for good for “About Damn Time.”
Harlow’s name was called to come right back onstage to collect the show’s first award for his guest appearance on Lil Nas X’s song “Industry Baby,” which won for best collaboration, art direction and visual effects. Harlow, Lil Nas X and Kendrick Lamar each entered the awards tied for leading nominees with seven apiece.
“This one is for the champions,” said Lil Nas X before Harlow thanked him for the collaboration on the chart-topping single.
Harlow, in addition to performing and winning awards, joined LL Cool J and Nicki Minaj as the show’s hosts.
Minaj performed a medley of her career’s biggest hits from “Roman’s Revenge,” “Chun-Li,” “Moment 4 Life,” “Beez in the Trap,” “Anaconda” and “Super Bass.” After her set, the rapper accepted the show’s Video Vanguard award, which MTV has said she’s receiving for her artistry, barrier-breaking hip-hop and status as a global superstar. The honor is named after Michael Jackson.
During her acceptance speech, Minaj paid tribute to other music icons such as Jackson, Whitney Houston and Lil Wayne. She spoke about the importance of mental health.
“I wish people took mental health seriously, even when you think they have the perfect lives,” said Minaj, who later won best hip-hop for her song “Do We Have a Problem?” featuring Lil Baby.
Harry Styles won album of the year for “Harry's House.” He was unable to attend the awards due to his show at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Bad Bunny performed his hit “Titi Me Pregunto” from Yankee Stadium after he won artist of the year.
“I have been saying it and I always believed from the beginning that I could become great," he said. "That I could become one of the biggest stars in the world without having to change my culture, my language, my jargon. I am Benito Antonio Martínez from Puerto Rico to the whole world, thank you!”
Eminem and Snoop Dogg brought the metaverse to the VMAs as the duo performed “From the D 2 The LBC,” which was featured on Eminem's greatest hits album “Curtain Call 2.”
The Red Hot Chili Peppers took the stage as the recipients of the Global Icon award after being introduced by Cheech & Chong as their “favorite band of all time.” The band - which consists of Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith and John Frusciante - performed several songs including their classic “Can't Stop” from the the group's 2002 album “By the Way” and their recent hit “Black Summer,” which won best rock.
Flea made a speech about his love for human beings along with cockroaches, trees and dirt. Smith, the band's drummer, dedicated the award to Taylor Hawkins, the late Foo Fighters drummer who died early this year.
“I dedicate this to Taylor and his family,” he said. “I love them and I miss him every day.”
Madonna, who is the most awarded artist in MTV history with 20 wins, became the only artist to receive a nomination in each of the VMAs five decades. She earned her 69th nomination for her 14th studio album “Madame X.” | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/taylor-swift-wins-top-prize-announces-new-album-at-mtv-vmas/article_f2ae0322-2796-11ed-aedd-573a684542b0.html | 2022-08-29T15:13:22Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/taylor-swift-wins-top-prize-announces-new-album-at-mtv-vmas/article_f2ae0322-2796-11ed-aedd-573a684542b0.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Gov. Beshear announces $5 million grant to prevent wrong-way crashes on interstates
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet received $5.14 million in grants to improve highway safety on interstates.
“Wrong-way driving is a major safety challenge, not only in Kentucky, but also throughout the United States,” said Beshear. “These funds will allow us to use innovative video technology to help monitor and bolster safety on corridors prone to these types of incidents.”
Kentucky’s Wrong Way Driving and Integrated Safety Technology System will use computing and video processing to implement a pilot program aimed at detecting and deterring wrong-way incidents by alerting the wrong-way driver, other drivers and emergency responders.
Additionally, the system will improve existing intelligent transportation systems to monitor and detect other safety concerns related to pedestrians, debris and halted vehicles on the roadway.
“Improving highway safety is a core focus of the Transportation Cabinet,” said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. “These funds will allow the KYTC to utilize the latest in technological advancements to help prevent crashes, injuries and fatalities on our roadways.”
- Plans for the Wrong Way Driving and Integrated Safety Technology system consist of four elements:
- Detection System - Identifies wrong-way incidents and other safety concerns in real time
- Deterrent System - Activates warnings designed to discourage the wrong-way drivers
- Alert System - Notifies correct direction travelers and emergency responders
- Mainline Monitoring System – Identifies mainline safety concerns (pedestrians, debris, disabled vehicles, etc.)
Between 2015 and 2020, there were 88 wrong-way driving crashes in Kentucky where a driver used an off-ramp in the wrong direction. These 88 crashes resulted in 16 fatalities and 27 serious injuries.
Funds were provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration as part of an Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment program.
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While many of us were hoping to see some fireworks from Trey Lance and the offense on Thursday night, that side of the ball barely provided more than a fizzle. With multiple interceptions and zero points scored, there wasn’t much to cheer about. Despite those struggles, however, George Kittle isn’t freaking out.
“I’m not worried about Trey [Lance] by any means,” Kittle said yesterday, “He had good plays, he had bad plays. It is what it is. We had a lot of rust, and it was a very vanilla game plan. We weren’t in a room studying our game plan, you know? We were still in camp practices, so it will look a lot different when we actually spend time in the room game planning.”
We should all be so lucky to find someone that hypes us up as much as George Kittle hypes up his quarterbacks. Whether it’s CJ Beathard, Jimmy Garoppolo, or Trey Lance, no one gives love to his QB like number 85.
As George laid out, a lackluster preseason game is no reason to panic just yet. As far as what the offense might look like when they do “spend time in the room game planning,” Kittle didn’t exactly let the cat out of the bag.
“I think there’s gonna be a lot of similarities, but obviously, Trey runs the ball. He can do a lot of zone-read stuff, so we’re obviously going to have different stuff in there, but I think the run game is going to look pretty similar. Pass game, we’re going to have similar concepts, but it’s just a different guy throwing the ball.”
We’re going to have to wait just a little bit longer before we get to see exactly how things will be different offensively this season. 49ers fans have been waiting to unwrap that Christmas present since Trey Lance was drafted in 2021, and now we’re just about two weeks away.
Make sure you follow the Niners Nation Podcast Network now! Our daily 49ers in Five podcast gives you the latest news, the most interesting press conference and radio interview clips, and everything else that you need to know - all in less time than it takes to finish your morning coffee. | https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/8/29/23326193/49ers-in-five-george-kittle-isnt-worried-about-the-offense | 2022-08-29T15:26:13Z | ninersnation.com | control | https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/8/29/23326193/49ers-in-five-george-kittle-isnt-worried-about-the-offense | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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