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Visiting movie locations, binging on documentaries, or snuggling up to a good mystery show, we all have that one (or three) movie obsessed friend. And when that gifting season comes around, you might be left wondering what to give them that they don't already have six of (a-hem, streaming service subscriptions? They're on to Netflix, Apple TV+ and HBO Max). Lucky for you, we were able to compile a list of 35 unique gifts for movie lovers that your niece in film school, Lord of The Rings obsessed sister, and best friend who worships at the altar of Quentin Tarantino, can all enjoy.
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Best Gift for Indie Movie Fans
The Criterion Collection $50 Gift Card
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Best Experience
Surround Sound Speaker System
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Best Book Gift
100 Movies Scratch Off Bucket List Book
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Best Interactive Gift
Sound Reactive Strip Light
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Best Movie-Themed Card Game
Cinephile: A Card Game
Card Games Random House
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Best Gift for Film Students
The Film That Changed My Life: 30 Directors on Their Epiphanies in the Dark
Chicago Review Press
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The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy
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Best Socks Gift
Movie-Themed Pack of Socks
LIVEBEAR
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Best Overall Gift
Peacock TV Subscription
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Best Tech Gift for Movie Lovers
Ultra Mini Portable Projector
KODAK
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That includes cozy treats for their next binge-fest (think: super soft throw blankets, cute socks with iconic film characters, clever mugs that'll declare their cinephile status, and challenging jigsaw puzzles), cool tech gifts that'll upgrade their at-home theater (who doesn’t want a pocket-sized projector?), statement-making sweatshirts for adults who prefer Hallmark over Hitchcock, baby gifts for future movie lovers, and a variety of goodies that’ll turn their coffee table into a full-blown concession stand (hello, popcorn machine!). Plus, if you really want to earn a two thumbs up, you could even pick a few items and put them together in a movie box.
Ahead, you'll discover some of the best gifts for movie lovers—from a personalized popcorn bowl on Etsy to a highly-rated card game on Amazon—all of which will have any film buff at the edge of their seat.
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Best Gift for Indie Movie Fans
The Criterion Collection $50 Gift Card
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Best Experience
Surround Sound Speaker System
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Best Book Gift
100 Movies Scratch Off Bucket List Book
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Best Interactive Gift
Sound Reactive Strip Light
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Best Movie-Themed Card Game
Card Games Random House
Cinephile: A Card Game
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Best Gift for Film Students
Chicago Review Press
The Film That Changed My Life: 30 Directors on Their Epiphanies in the Dark
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The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy
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Best Socks Gift
LIVEBEAR
Movie-Themed Pack of Socks
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Best Overall Gift
Peacock TV Subscription
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Best Tech Gift for Movie Lovers
KODAK
Ultra Mini Portable Projector
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Enno Vatti
100 Movies Scratch Off Poster
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Laurence King Publishing
Movie Kama Sutra
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Best Movie Trivia Game
Outset Media
Movie Trivia Party Game
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Movie Quotes Drinking Game
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Best Wes Anderson Gift
Harry N Abrams
The Wes Anderson Collection: The Grand Budapest Hotel Coffee Table Book
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SB SnackBOX
Redbox Movie Night Care Package
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Best Movie Gift for Him
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20ft Inflatable Blow up Mega Movie Screen
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Dovetail
Eat What You Watch: A Cookbook for Movie Lovers
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Best Gift for Hallmark Movie Lovers
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Hallmark Christmas Movies Sweatshirt
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Best Gift for Couples
What to Watch Streaming Decider Dice
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Best Personalized Gift for Movie Lovers
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Personalized Popcorn Containers
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Most Unique Gift for Film Buffs
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Personalized Retro Video Tape Print
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West Bend
Theater Style Popcorn Popper Machine
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Sabatino Tartufi
All About Truffles Seasoning Collection
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Laurence King Publishing
Movie Tarot: A Hero's Journey in 78 Cards
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Tim Federle
Gone with the Gin: Cocktails with a Hollywood Twist
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Best Baby Gift for Movie Lovers
Cinephile
A is for Auteur
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White Mountain
Classic Movie Posters 1,000 Piece Puzzle
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Nordstrom
Kennebunk Bliss Plush Throw
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Best Gift for Movie History Lovers
Hollywood: Her Story, An Illustrated History of Women and the Movies
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Chronicle Books
Ticket Stub Diary
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Personalized Gift
Personalized Movie Marquee Photo Print
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Movie Motel Keyring Keychain
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Vintage Cinematography Patent Prints
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Personalized Gift
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Personalized Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
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Best Gift for Audrey Hepburn Fans
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Roman Holiday 1954 Movie Original Vintage Poster
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Deputy Editor, OprahDaily.com
Brie Schwartz is an editor, writer, and content strategist.
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In The Cooking Gene, his award-winning first book, Michael Twitty, the celebrated culinary historian, embraced the discomfort of the South’s racialized past to broaden our understanding of African American culinary identities. Now he’s turning his attention to Jewish cooking. His new book, Koshersoul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew, welcomes us into a conversation between two parts of his identity—Black and Jewish—to explore the marriage of these distinct cultures through the marriage of their distinct food traditions. Part biography and part memoir, Koshersoul is at its heart an acknowledgement of the lives and culinary contributions of Jews of color, whose identity and legitimacy is questioned as much as it is ignored.
Like The Cooking Gene, Koshersoul is also intensely personal. Twitty uses food as his primary lens to navigate both his “citizenship within Jewish community and his birthright as a Black man in America.” Yet, he also graciously makes room at the table for others, many more, in fact, as he journeys into what it means to be a person with multiple families. To do this, Twitty has generously seasoned Koshersoul with mayseh, a Yiddish word meaning “anecdote” or “tale.” Mayseh come in many forms throughout the book—conversations, letters, prayers, intimate personal stories, recipes—but all are crucial to the essence of both Koshersoul and koshersoul cooking, which are as much about resisting culture erasure as they are about redefining our narrow concept of family.
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I first met Michael Twitty several years ago in Harlem after listening to him speak with the gifted chef and culinary historian Therese Nelson at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Listening to their conversation that hot summer afternoon about the culinary consequences of slavery inspired me, even setting me on my own book path exploring how the violence I have witnessed working in war zones changes food cultures. I spoke with Michael in July about his new book, about popular misconceptions of Jews of color, and how you don’t have to be Black or Jewish to love koshersoul food.
Michael Shaikh: Hi, Michael.
Michael Twitty: Hi. How are you?
Shaikh: Good. And I'm thankful for the work that you've done. So maybe you can start by telling us, what's the connection between The Cooking Gene and Koshersoul?
Twitty: The Cooking Gene and Koshersoul are parts of a tripartite trio of books that talk about identity. It's interesting how Koshersoul is already about being at sort of the crossroads to so many different things. So my third project would be about gay identity in food and cooking.
Shaikh: What does the phrase koshersoul mean? Who is it for, and what do you want your readers to walk away with?
Twitty: It's the food of Black women who cooked for Ashkenazi Jewish households in the Deep South. It's the food of African American Jewish communities historically. It's the food of people who come in, who are brand-new, who are now blending these very global approaches to African diaspora, African Atlantic and Jewish diaspora, Jewish food. It's fusion. It's not fusion, it's inclusion. It's exclusion; it's all of those things. And it's the history of the people who make that food and what they bring to this nexus of Black Jewish engagement in North America in particular.
Shaikh: Are you saying that it is hard to identify this group clearly? Or that people have a limited idea of Jewish identity?
Twitty: Since World War II, people [especially in the U.S.] have had a really hard time understanding and seeing Jews as anything but [White in the American sense] people who were exiled and expelled during the reign of terror against Jews in Europe. However, the antiquity of the Jewish people has us born where Southwest Asia meets Northeastern Africa. Moshe Rabbenu, the figure most people refer to as Moses, the biggest prophet in Judaism and teacher in Judaism of the law, was born in Africa. When we come out of Africa during the Exodus, we're known as an ʿerev rav, which means a mixed multitude. E pluribus unum. It's very chiaroscuro. We may come in lots of colors, but we carry all of these roots and narratives.
Shaikh: Can you say more about people’s expectations for what being Jewish “looks” like? Or what “Black” belief and religion is supposed to look like?
Twitty: If you're of African descent, you encounter assumptions. Somehow being Black and Muslim and Black and Christian is absolutely normal, but being Black and Jewish is... weird or problematic, or people say, “That’s a choice.” People see me and say, “That can't be right.”
If you took a lot of people from the European Jewish diaspora back in time [to visit] their ancestors living in Iraq and Iran, in ancient Israel, Palestine, and other places, they wouldn't know what to do with them. There's a moment in the Torah when Jacob blesses his grandchildren through Joseph. They have been raised Egyptian. They're running around with cornrows. Jacob sees this and puts his hand on their head to bless them and he’s like, “Who are you?”
Shaikh: Can you speak about the population of Black Jews in America? How big is the community?
Twitty: We have between 50,000 and 100,000 people who... Are they Black? Are they Jewish? Are they halakhically Jewish? [Jewish by virtue of practicing the laws and tenets? Or because their mother was Jewish?]
When it comes to Blackness, it has been way too easy to just be like, "Well, I guess I'm just Black." Because one drop rule: Black. It's, are you on the white team or the Black team? To answer your question, it's hard to tell you distinct numbers because we've only really begun to have synthesis among the Jewish community to actually talk about who is defined as African American or not.
Shaikh: Can you talk about the letter in Koshersoul to your former students about being Jewish and LGBTQ+? And, perhaps, how that might help others help navigate their complex identity in these times?
Twitty: The letter to my students is all about from me, saying to them that I've been there, other people will be where they're going, and have been. And that it's a cycle, and uniquely in Judaism and Jewish peoplehood, it's important that they find their place. We use the euphemism makom in Hebrew. It means “place,” but also means “the presence of God.” I wanted my students and others to really find their places. I've found my place, and it's not a linear journey. None of it is. It's very difficult. Every day, in different circles, people express identities that are specific to them in colorful ways using the tools of the world around them. And they're trying to communicate something about themselves and the human condition.
Shaikh: But your identity also exists within a Venn diagram of family. This is one of the major themes of Koshersoul, family. What is the significance of family for you?
Twitty: A big part of what family does is see us. Family reifies us. Family validates us. I think it's important that we understand that our mishpacha, our kinfolk— part of their job is to give us the ability to be our full selves in this life.
Shaikh: About the recipes in the book, it may seem odd to see macaroni salad and Southern fried chicken and collards alongside latkes and kugel. Can you tell me how these seemingly different culinary traditions can be part of the same family of traditions?
Twitty: I also wanted to show people that if you were Jewish in the Deep South, none of that would be uncommon. I have menus reflecting all parts of the African Atlantic, but also reflecting different regions within Jewish culture and different styles and influences of cooking. All of that's in there.
Shaikh: Some of these recipes are no longer made. What does that feel like to make something out of history, to really be able to taste something that has this long historical tail?
Twitty: It's being electric and wooden at the same time. It is both the best of resurrection and the awareness that, Okay; this is wood. It's both alive and dead.
We bring them back to life as we can. And there is, for me, a certain pleasure in creating and bringing recipes back as they're written down and saying, "Okay. That's really cool. I'm learning something from this." And talking to the recipe author, if there was one, and saying, "I'm learning from you."
It's all just the thrill of making sure that the tradition does not die with you. And it's also having another rung of experience and skill behind you that you can therefore build on to make something new. So to be old, to be now, to be new.
Yam Kugel
Although frequently translated as “pudding,” the traditional Ashkenazi dish kugel takes a thousand forms and has diversified even further in an American cuisine, where casseroles and hot dishes abound. Inspired by the traditions preserved by Mrs. Mildred Covert, this side dish relies on plump, sugary sweet potatoes to bridge Southern sweet potato casserole with the Eastern European standby kugel.
Serves 6–8
2 cups shredded raw sweet potatoes
¾ cup margarine or vegan butter,
melted
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½teaspoon salt
½ cup raisins or plumped dried
mango, cut into small pieces
½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Combine the sweet potatoes, margarine, and sugar; mix well. Combine all
the dry ingredients; then add to the sweet potato mixture, mixing until just
moistened. Fold in the raisins or mango. Pour into a 9-inch square or round
baking dish. Top with pecans if desired. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F
for 1 hour. Uncover, continue baking for 10 minutes.
Michael Shaikh is writer and human rights investigator based in New York City. His book explores how contemporary violence alters our food cultures (forthcoming from Crown, 2023).
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65 Fun Fall Activities to Try This Year, Including Apple Picking
Think outside the pumpkin patch.
Ah yes, fall. It's that time of year when there’s a chill (and a new woodsy aroma) in the air, the leaves are changing color, the supermarket is packed with pumpkin spice-flavored products, and Halloween decorations are popping up everywhere.
So, why not make the most of that perfect temperate weather and the festive spirit? There's no shortage of fun fall activities to try—both indoors and outdoors. On more pleasant days, the sky's the limit. Take the kids to the orchard or an autumn festival near you to admire the foliage, get lost in a corn maze, and pick out a pumpkin to carve or a bushel of apples to take home to whip up a delicious fall dessert. Or bring the entertainment to your own backyard and host a fall harvest party complete with s'mores, fall-inspired cocktails, and a crackling fire pit.
On days when it seems like winter is beginning to creep in and you'd rather cozy up inside, hunker down with your favorite pumpkin-scented candle, a soft throw blanket, and one of the year's best books. Or couples can enjoy date night from the comfort of their couch with a classic Halloween movie, a fall flick, or a special dinner at home or a restaurant. You could even DIY a gorgeous fall wreath to spruce up your porch or front door for the season. You could sit in a local park and write a fall-inspired poem, or start some leisurely Thanksgiving shopping early (before the pressure sets in).
The bottom line: As long as you have this list of undeniably fun fall activities for toddlers, couples, friends, yourself, and the entire family handy, you'll never be bored. In fact, you may not want the season to end.
Though it may seem like a summer activity, there's no shortage of delicious fresh produce at your local farmers' market in the fall. Look for gourds of all kinds to add to your seasonal decor. Farmers’ markets rotate out produce seasonally, which means you can find unique and tasty picks in the fall to add to your roasts and desserts: look for things like Jerusalem artichokes, cranberries, figs, pomegranates, and of course, apples and (yep) pumpkins.
Warm apple cider doughnuts are one of the fall's greatest culinary delights—and they can be found everywhere from the pumpkin patch to the farmers' market to the local harvest festival. And if you're feeling adventurous in the kitchen? You can even make your own, no frying required.
This European delight is easy to make (just simmer red wine with warm spices and a hint of citrus), tastes great, keeps you warm and cozy, and makes your whole house smell like fall. Win-win-win-win.
Turn your activity into a full weekend by booking a room at a bed and breakfast nestled in an autumnal epicenter, like Vermont or Maine. You can spend the weekend hiking, lounging, and enjoying seasonal meals prepared by someone else.
One of the best ways to peep the changing leaves? From the comfort of a train. The East Coast has plenty of active railways that wind through gorgeous fall landscapes. Try Amtrak from New York City to the bustling art community in Hudson, New York. Or hop aboard the Ethan Allen Express in Vermont.
So many of fall's greatest delights trigger memories of childhood nostalgia. Indulge in the old-school treat of candy apples by making your own, with a variety of yummy toppings. Alternatively, these chocolate turtle apple slices are always a hit.
Classic apple pie is synonymous with fall. Get your competitive juices flowing (and make the kitchen smell delicious) by having a friendly pie bake-off with friends. Need some inspo? Check out these fall desserts, apple pie included.
Embrace your inner kid by diving into a massive pile of leaves. Or make a game of it with family or friends by hiding "treasure" and turning it into a scavenger hunt. Just be sure to, er, shower afterward if any dogs enjoy your yard, and check for bugs.
Taking to the seas (or rivers or oceans) is a great way to leaf peep from a fresh angle. No vessel? No problem. You can rent one from Boatsetter, which connects you to local boat owners so you can take their craft for a spin for the day (with or without a captain—your choice). And don't worry, insurance is included with the price of your rental.
Everybody has a chili recipe they swear by. Put yours to the test by hosting friends for a rollicking chili cook-off, grading entries on things like presentation, smell, creativity, and—of course—best tasting.
Gather 'round the fire with your close friends and tell your scariest ghost stories (bonus points if you swear they're true). Whether you get shrieks of delight or fear, a good time is sure to be had by all.
Attend or host your own scavenger hunt. The pumpkin patch, the apple orchard, or even your own backyard are all perfect locations for a fun fall scavenger hunt. Make printouts of your items (or buy a pre-made version for kids and toddlers), and be sure to have a treat ready for the winner!
Saddle up! From the top of a horse is one of the best ways to enjoy fall's stunning foliage, gently trotting through autumnal leaves and following trails through woods and over streams.
Autumn's cooler weather makes it an ideal time for a fun run. Sign up for a fall 5K or a Turkey Trot—the perfect way to get moving before that big Thanksgiving dinner.
Who says jack-o'-lanterns get to have all the fun? Swap pumpkin carving for something a little more toddler-friendly by using crafts like paint, glitter, glue, or felt instead.
Sometimes it's the simplest pastimes that create the best memories. Gather your family or friends around the campfire for good company and s'mores. Don't have access to a fire? Get creative by using your kitchen stove (or even a candle) to roast marshmallows.
Sure, you could buy a fall wreath—or you could spend a little time flexing your creative muscles to make something custom. Peep these DIY wreaths, then visit your local craft store for all the items necessary to make a stunning wall or door hanging.
Create a beautiful fall harvest crop display for your home with just a few simple items: autumn vegetables like miniature pumpkins, corn, and gourds, leaves, autumn flowers like mums, and a decorative tray to display everything on.
Enjoy fall's favorite vegetable by making a delicious, creamy, homemade batch of pumpkin soup. Jazz it up with additions like bacon, curry, lentils, apples, or even miso.
Not a fan of pumpkin? Any hearty soup is the perfect companion to a crisp fall night, so cozy up to a bowl of chicken noodle, tortilla, roasted butternut squash, baked potato, black bean, French onion, or split pea soup. If you love grilled cheese and tomato soup, consider taking the classic combination to the next level with this recipe for chipotle tomato soup and a truffled goat cheese and fried green tomato panini, courtesy of Oprah's chef.
Learn how to do the basic knit stitch, and you're on your way to creating cozy scarves (for yourself and loved ones). Start now, and you'll have plenty of holiday gifts for everyone on your nice list.
Celebrate the cooler weather by planting autumnal flowers that are sure to thrive: think chrysanthemums, goldenrods, and pansies. Now's also the time to plant bulbs that'll pop up the moment spring arrives.
Leaf-crafting is easy, fun, and—since you're likely to have a few spare mason jars, glue or twine around the house—completely free. Let the toddlers simply paint leaves, or go the more sophisticated route and create homemade fall decor like embellished luminaries.
Try an easy Halloween DIY to make your home look inviting. Or, if you're not into the holiday, simply lean into a pumpkin motif.
Picking pumpkins isn't the only way to celebrate fall at your local farm. The most underrated activity of all? A hayride that allows the whole family to kick back, relax, and enjoy the sights. Feeling brave? At night, many farms offer haunted hayrides, so grab your friends and prepare for bone-chilling chainsaws, creepy clowns, and shocking sights aplenty.
Though Salem, Massachusetts, offers one of the best monthlong celebrations in October, there are tons of other amazing Halloween festivals nationwide for the whole family.
At-home candle-making is easier than it sounds—you just need a few readily available craft supplies, including your favorite autumnal scents such as cinnamon, clove, pumpkin, and vanilla.
Whether in the mountains or in the woods, a rustic cabin—complete with fireplace, of course—is one of the quickest paths to feeling like fall is truly in the air. Fire up Airbnb to find affordable options in your area of choice.
Okay, okay, it might be a bit clichéd, but it’s beloved for a reason: Spending the day at the pumpkin patch is an undeniably perfect way to enjoy a fall afternoon.
Go with the spirit of the season and gather your friends for a murder mystery party, sure to spark laughs. Murder mystery kits will help get you started, and these great novels might also put you in the mood. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/g28340277/fun-fall-activities/ | 2022-08-29T23:25:33Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/g28340277/fun-fall-activities/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
There are many ways you can experience grief, including grieving someone or something before you’ve actually lost it. It's called anticipatory grief, and it’s not as well-known by the general public as other forms of grief.
“This type of grief is common as people begin to feel sadness and loss over something they know or believe is going to happen,”says psychologist John Mayer, PhD, author of Family Fit: Find Your Balance in Life. One common example of anticipatory grief is grieving the loss of a loved one with a terminal illness while they’re still alive, he explains. Anticipatory grief is a “coping mechanism to prepare for a loss,” Mayer says.
Given that most people aren’t aware that anticipatory grief is even a thing, it’s understandable to have questions about this, including what anticipatory grief looks like and when to get help for it. Here’s what you need to know.
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What are the stages of anticipatory grief?
It’s important to note that everyone grieves differently. And, with that, you may not necessarily go through the steps of anticipatory grief or may experience them differently from others, says clinical psychologist Thea Gallagher, PsyD, a clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health and cohost of the Mind in View podcast.
However, Mayer says, you may go through these stages with anticipatory grief:
- Acknowledging the potential loss
- Accepting the potential loss
- Trying to problem-solve the potential loss (i.e. putting steps in place for what you will do when the loss actually happens)
- Having closure and feeling like your plan of problem-solving is in place and will work for you
As a whole, “anticipatory grief often involves feelings of anger, anxiety, and fear as the person begins to realize the things that will change after loss occurs,” says Arianna Galligher, associate director of the STAR Trauma Recovery Center at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. “It is common for individuals to feel discomfort as they imagine their life changing.”
What are common thoughts during anticipatory grief?
Galligher says these are common thoughts you may experience when you’re going through anticipatory grief:
- How will I be able to manage after the loss?
- What will I do?
- I’ll never be able to ____ again.
- How can this be happening?
- It isn’t fair.
- This is going to be too difficult; I can’t cope.
How to handle anticipatory grief
Galligher says it’s important to “allow yourself to experience these emotions in real time.” She also suggests that you try to have a good support system in place so that when the loss actually happens, you have people you can rely on for help.
“It’s important to remind yourself that you’ll handle the loss when you get to it,” Galligher says. “You can’t ‘pre-grieve.’”
Galligher suggests that you do your best to “interrupt” intrusive, ruminating thoughts about the future. Meaning, try to stop yourself and think of something else when you start to obsessively think about what life will be like after your loss.
“While it’s important to acknowledge that things are changing and to create space to move through the feelings you may have about these changes, it isn’t helpful to stay rooted in these thoughts and feelings for a prolonged amount of time,” Galligher explains. “For some people, it’s helpful to set aside a discrete amount of time at different intervals to consider the ‘what ifs’ related to anticipated loss. Once the allotted time expires, it’s time to shift your focus onto other things.”
Galligher recommends doing your best to try to stay present. “Worrying about what’s next won’t change the process, so it’s important to acknowledge the fear and then work on refocusing on the here and now,” she says. “Spending intentional time with your loved one while they’re still present is also an important component of coping.”
When to seek help for anticipatory grief
Galligher recommends getting help for anticipatory grief when you recognize that you’re experiencing it—and to help prepare yourself for what’s to come. “You don’t want to have a loss that you knew about and then are scrambling to deal with,” she says. “Get involved with therapy now, because those emotions will continue to affect you.”
But Galligher suggests seeking therapy sooner rather than later if you find yourself so preoccupied with anticipatory grief that you’re having trouble focusing on the present. “Counseling can help you find ways to shift your focus in ways that are both healthy and effective,” she says. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a40992706/understanding-anticipatory-grief/ | 2022-08-29T23:25:43Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a40992706/understanding-anticipatory-grief/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
There might be no better feeling than that of loving—and being loved. But there are actually different forms of love, including unconditional and conditional love. Learning the difference can be confusing, though, and it's important to know what kinds of love are healthy.
Regardless of the type, love can feel incredible. Parents laying eyes on their child for the first time will surely declare its existence. Countless romantic movies, poems, iconic songs, and bestselling novels are based on it. Couples who are falling for each other or have been happily married for decades often unwaveringly proclaim it. Knowing the difference between the forms of love can help you find healthy connection, too.
Below, we asked experts to unpack what exactly unconditional love is—and whether it's actually doable. Read on to find out if love can really conquer all.
Unconditional love basically means you’re not expecting anything in return.
"It's a matter of extending our non-judgmental attention, acceptance, and caring toward a person without any expectation or hope of receiving anything back, or wanting them to change in order to meet our needs," says John Amodeo, PhD, author of Dancing with Fire: A Mindful Way to Loving Relationships and a licensed marriage and family therapist. "When the happiness and security of another is as real and meaningful to us as our own, we love that person unconditionally," adds Stephen G. Post, PhD, president of the Institute for Research on Unlimited Love. However, the trouble with this ideology is love can be dependent on reciprocal calculations—i.e., you give what you get back and vice versa, Post says.
Okay, but is unconditional love healthy?
It can be, Post says, but to a degree. "This does not imply tolerating hurtful behaviors," he says. "No one should ever be a doormat, because it teaches others treating people that way is okay when it's not." Amodeo agrees, saying that taken to an extreme, the belief that we should remain unconditionally loving could enable a partner who refuses to enter couples counseling or seek personal help for a serious addiction problem. Essentially, it's crucial to take care of yourself first. "Love of self is as important as love of your neighbor," Post says.
Unconditional love can be be good for you.
Love isn't merely some altruistic action or duty, says Post. The unlimited type, especially, has to do with a real warmth that generally includes a sense of joy. This state of emotional being is healthy because, when active, the neurological circuits associated with it turn off the parts of the brain associated with bitterness, hostility, and other destructive emotional states. Those negative vibes can create long-lasting stress and do damage over time to vascular health, says Post.
However, unconditional love kinda goes against human nature.
Loving unconditionally in an adult relationship is a "noble ideal," but it doesn't pass the "reality test," says Amodeo. He compares doing so to complying with a child's plea, no matter how poorly they treat us. Of course, on the other hand, "mature love requires reciprocity," he says. An adult is not a needy child who doesn't know any better.
Amodeo additionally compares his argument to a flower bed, which can only thrive with fertile soil, ample water, and adequate sunshine. In the same way, our relationships can't bloom in a climate of neglect, he says. "There are limits to what we can offer others, because as human beings we're wired to have needs for acceptance, kindness, and intimacy."
Now, don't get us wrong: It can feel good to offer love and be nurturing to someone we care about without expectations of an immediate return. We can't, however, expect to extend ourselves indefinitely if we're not getting enough back or if our kindly expressed needs are continually ignored, Amodeo adds. Doing so can inevitably lead to feelings of depletion or defeat. Know there is absolutely nothing shameful about wanting to meet our basic human longings in our adult relationships.
As with any love, it starts with how we view ourselves.
Ever heard of the idea that the love we accept reflects the love we think we deserve? Let's dig into that as it relates to what unconditional love is. The most effective way to love another person is to be committed to our own personal growth. This includes unconditionally accepting our own authentic feelings or longings and caring enough about ourselves to convey our needs or desires to someone we love, says Amodeo.
"Our way forward is not to pride ourselves on being unconditionally loving, but rather to empower ourselves to learn what it takes to create a lasting, mature love. Rather than striving for selfless love, we can do our part to create conditions for mutual love," he adds.
It varies for parental love and the romantic kind.
When it comes to parental love, it can be unconditional if it's merely a kind of caring, says Aaron Ben-Ze'ev, PhD, the author of The Arc of Love: How Our Romantic Lives Change over Time. However, if love involves two-sided interactions that amplify the growth of the lovers and their relationship, that love is likely conditional, he says.
And no matter what, conflicts must be resolved respectfully.
Emerson Eggerichs, PhD, author of Love & Respect, often challenges couples by saying, "in a conflict, the most mature person moves toward the other to seek forgiveness." Unconditional love means there's nothing your spouse can do to get you to stoop to a level that causes you to be unkind or harsh, according to Eggerichs, who defines unconditional love within the context of marriage.
"Our spouses don't cause us to be the way we are—they reveal who we are," he says. "It's not always easy! Especially if our spouse is being less than mature," adding that his definition of unconditional love doesn't suggest that we applaud or ignore unacceptable behavior. "Unconditional love sometimes means the most loving thing we can do is have a hard conversation" about our partner's pitfalls, he says.
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Stephanie L. King has had an obsession with words since she was seven and chronicled her life in a red and blue Bugs Bunny diary. She’s a poet who wrote for The Wall Street Journal and The Patriot News in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, before transitioning careers to become an English Language Arts teacher to talented urban middle schoolers. She’s also the brand new mom to a baby girl named Ella Grace and considers the sweetest fruit of her life her husband, Lionel. The reason for the slob on her pants? Her English bulldog, Ice. She lives in New Jersey, where she’s grateful for parking—but she will always be a New Yorker at heart. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relationships-love/a29655773/unconditional-love/ | 2022-08-29T23:25:53Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relationships-love/a29655773/unconditional-love/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
- Achieved record quarterly net revenues of $11.63 million, a 43% increase from Q2 2021, and a 10% increase from Q1 2022
- Achieved record monthly net revenues of $5.56 million in June
- Reports gross profit of $7.33 million, a 195% increase over Q2 2021, and a 31% increase from Q1 2022
- Adjusted EBITDA* loss improves 80% from Q2 2021 to $4.27 million.
- Completed the sale of the Puslinch Facility building improvements for $3.0 million
TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the "Company" or "TGOD") (CSE: TGOD) (OTC: TGODF), a sustainable global cannabis company, reports its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. These filings are available for review on the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. All financial information is provided in Canadian dollars except where otherwise indicated.
"Our momentum continued in Q2 2002, including another record month in June. Quarterly growth was achieved by several initiatives, including the first harvest from the Valleyfield facility, the launch of Organic Cherry Mints premium flower, continued expansion in distribution, increasing key account agreements, and a continued commitment to the TGOD promise of quality, consistency, and high THC products," commented Sean Bovingdon, CEO of TGOD. "In addition to continuing to increase our retail distribution by investing in building relationships with the retail cannabis chains, we are preparing for future growth with new and unique strains and products. We continue to have strong conviction in our products and believe they can provide further penetration in key markets to drive our revenue potential. In Q2 our success in Ontario and in roads into growth markets in western Canada have been vital drivers of our financial performance. We remain focused on quality and consistency, as well as continued cost discipline and execution to build a strong and sustainable organization and brands that consumers love."
The Company:
- Achieved record quarterly net revenues of $11.63 million, a 43% increase from Q2 2021, and a 10% increase from Q1 2022. The quarter-over-quarter increase in revenue is in line with the Company's forecast and can be mainly attributed to the launch of premium flowers (Cherry Mints & Maple Kush), launch of Pre-rolls, and Highly Dutch Organic™ flower continuing to gain traction in 2022. With additional sales efforts to provide direct store support as well as budtender and consumer education, in addition to the new listings accepted in key markets, the Company achieved significant increased revenues in key markets. The Company has also continued to invest in building relationships with the retail cannabis chains to expand distribution.
- Year to date 2022 net revenue of $22.2 million, reflecting growth of 65% versus the same period in the prior year.
- Gross profit (before changes in fair value) in Q2 2022 was $2.49 million resulting in a gross profit margin of 21%, reflecting more Highly Dutch mainstream flower and hash in the quarter. The Company believes gross margin and net revenue in Canada will increase as it sells proportionately more premium flower.
- General and administrative expenses ("G&A") were $4.90 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an 8% decrease in comparison to $5.34 million for Q2 2021. In comparison to Q1 2022, G&A expenses increased by $0.98 million which is primarily a result of annual salary increases in Q2 2022 as well as a net accrued vacation reversal of $0.03 million in Q1 2022, along with additional one-off non-recurring costs incurred in the quarter including $0.28 million in consulting and $0.35 million in legal fees.
- Adjusted EBITDA* loss was $4.27 million for Q2 2022, representing an 80% improvement of $17.10 million compared to Q2 2021. This was largely as a result of the Company's increase in revenue and continued cost cutting initiatives.
- As of June 30, 2022, the Company had a total cash position of $4.67 million, including $1.47 million in restricted cash.
- The Company processed its first harvest from the Valleyfield, Quebec facility ("Valleyfield"). The expanded production base allows the Company to meet increasing consumer demand by adding an estimated 3,000 kgs of flower annually while providing the Quebec market with TGOD flower that is grown in-province.
- Increased SKUs and distribution across Canada for TGOD, Highly Dutch and Cruuzy brands. TGOD sales focused on three dried flower lines, Organic Maple Kush, Organic Sugarbush and Organic Cherry Mints. Highly Dutch brands had increased penetration due to a strong PR campaign around 4/20, and global media attention on the launch of the "Highly Dutch Hotline".
- In May 2022, the Company announced that it had completed the sale of the Puslinch Facility building improvements for $3.0 million and in conjunction extinguished two shareholder promissory notes totaling $0.9 million.
- On April 29, 2022, the Company announced that the Revolver Loan was amended and restated, whereby the lender agreed to: (i) increase the overall Revolver Loan limit from $30 million to $34 million, through providing an additional advance of $4 million (ii) increase the term portion of the Revolver Loan from $20 million to $24 million (iii) amend the EBITDA financial covenant (as defined in the Revolver Loan agreement) to take effect on June 30, 2022, (iv) remove the covenant requiring a $4 million prepayment through funds raised by the sale of HemPoland and (v) introduce certain prepayment fees in the combined amount of 2% of any prepayments, subject to the satisfaction of various conditions set out therein.
- Since October 2021, the Company has been engaged with advisors for the sale of Company's entity in Poland, HemPoland S.p.a. Z.o.o. ("HemPoland"), which was deemed non-core to future operations and the Company strategy. The Company received a non-binding competitive offer subsequent to Q2 2022. The Company anticipates completing the sale of HemPoland by the end of September 2022.
Management will host a conference call with analysts on August 31, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results. Participants may access the call by dialing 416-764-8688 (Toronto) or 1-888-390-0546 (North America); Conference ID 05534890. For those unable to participate on the live call, a replay of the call will also be available until September 7, 2022, by dialing 1-416-764-8677 or 1-888-390-0541 (Passcode: 534890#).
The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (CSE: TGOD) (US‐OTC: TGODF) is a sustainable, global cannabis company with a focus on innovation, quality, consistency, integrity and transparency. By leveraging science and technology, TGOD harnesses the power of nature from seed to sale. The Company is committed to cultivating a better tomorrow by producing its products responsibly, with less waste and impact on the environment. In Canada, TGOD serves the recreational market with a brand portfolio including The Green Organic Dutchman, Highly Dutch Organics, Ripple by TGOD and Cruuzy brands, and the medical markets in Canada, South Africa, Australia, and Germany. All cannabis utilized in products for The Green Organic Dutchman and Highly Dutch Organics brands is grown through a certified organic process, which includes living soil, filtered rainwater, sunlight, and natural inputs.
TGOD's Common Shares and certain warrants issued under the indentures dated December 19, 2019, June 12, 2020, October 23, 2020 and December 10, 2020 trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") under the symbol "TGOD", "TGOD.WS", "TGOD.WR", "TGOD.WA", and "TGOD.WB" respectively. TGOD's Common Shares trade in the U.S. on the OTCQX under the symbol "TGODF". For more information on The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd., please visit www.tgod.ca.
This press release contains references to "Adjusted EBITDA" which is a non-international financial reporting standards ("IFRS") measure (a "Non-GAAP Measure"). Management defines Adjusted EBITDA as loss for the period, as reported, adjusted for deferred income tax recovery, foreign exchange gains and losses, finance costs, accretion expenses, finance income, share of loss on investments in associates, revaluation of contingent consideration, loss (gain) on disposal of assets, impairment of investment in associates, impairment (reversal of impairment) charge for non-financial assets, loss on derecognition of investment in joint venture, impairment loss on remeasurement of disposal group, loss on assets held for sale, debt modification, acquisition related costs, change in fair value of investments, realized fair value adjustment on sale of inventories, unrealized gain on changes in fair value of biological assets, share based compensation, depreciation and amortization. This measure does not have any standardized meaning according to IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
Management believes Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information as it is a commonly used measure in the capital markets to approximate operating earnings. The Company provides the Non-GAAP Measure as supplemental information and in addition to the financial measures that are calculated and presented in accordance with IFRS. The Non-GAAP Measure is also presented because management believes such measures provide information which is useful to shareholders and investors in understanding its performance and which may assist in the evaluation of the Company's business relative to that of its peers. Management believes the Non-GAAP Measure is a useful financial metric to assess the Company's operating performance on a cash basis before the impact of non-cash items, and on an adjusted basis as described above. However, such Non-GAAP Measure should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for or as an alternative to, and should only be considered in conjunction with, the most comparable Non-GAAP Measure.
Reconciliations of the Non-GAAP Measure is presented in the Company's management's discussion and analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 (the "Q2 MD&A"). The Non-GAAP Measure should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for, or as an alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with the IFRS financial measures presented in the Company's financial statements. For more information, please see "Non-GAAP Performance Measures" in the Company's Q2 MD&A, which is available under the Company's profile on www.sedar.com.
This news release includes statements containing certain "forward‐looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law ("forward‐looking statements"). Forward looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements about future net revenue and gross margin, statements about future Adjusted EBITDA, statements about future production quantity and timing, statements about the offering of any particular products by the Company and statements regarding the future performance of the Company, statements about future development, growth and delivery of products, and statements about the level of demand for TGOD's products. Forward‐looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "should", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These statements are only predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward‐looking statements throughout this news release. Forward‐looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties (including market conditions) and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward‐looking statements, including those risk factors described in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form filed with Canadian securities regulators and available on the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information or forward-looking statements in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward‐looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.
Neither the CSE nor the CSE's Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of CSE) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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The 12 Best Ski Pants That Fuse Fashion and Performance
These picks will take you from the slopes to après-ski cocktails.
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Whether you hit the black diamond or stick to the kiddie slopes, investing in a high-quality pair of ski pants (along with a ski jacket, obvi) is non-negotiable. What is open for discussion, though, is what *kind* of ski pants you need. To work your way to an answer, start by asking yourself some questions: Will you be sticking to ski resorts or backcountry adventures? Do you tend to run warm or cold on the slopes? And as far as fit goes, do you prefer a loose or slim style?
We get it: Learning all there is to know about the different fabrics, features, and styles of ski pants can be overwhelming, no matter how seasoned you are on the skis. The most important ones to consider are waterproofing, warmth, and breathability. Once you prioritize how important each of those factors is to your shred game, you should consider other special features, like venting, pockets, and fit.
To help narrow down your options to a reasonable 15 high-quality finds, we searched the internet high and low, studying options from Amazon, Backcountry, Dick's Sporting Goods, and more. There are styles that are seriously fashionable, as well as slim-fitting ones that don't feel overwhelmingly hefty, and fleece-lined finds that are ridiculously cozy. So what are you waiting for? Keep scrolling to shop our 15 favorite ski pants for all of your snowy adventures ahead. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/style/g40951331/best-ski-pants-womens/ | 2022-08-29T23:26:03Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/style/g40951331/best-ski-pants-womens/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, or PACT Act, passed earlier this month provides benefits to veterans exposed to toxins.
Joseph Reiley is Lane County’s Veteran Services supervisor. He said the PACT Act is probably the biggest expansion of VA benefits ever, certainly since the GI Bill. He told KLCC, “The impacts are really broad in the sense that veterans who were previously denied benefits can re-apply under the rules created by this new act and most likely get a more favorable decision.”
Reiley said for veterans who may have been exposed to burn pits or other toxic substances, the act expands eligibility for V-A healthcare, and provides monetary relief to offset income loss due to subsequent health issues. The bill eases the pathway to services for a number of health issues that have been connected to various types of toxic exposures, from Agent Orange during Vietnam, to post 9-11 exposures in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Reiley said the department has already reached out to 20 or 30 veterans who were denied benefits in the past.
Follow this link to Lane County's Veterans Services website for information on the PACT Act and how to apply for services. | https://www.klcc.org/military-veterans/2022-08-29/lane-county-offers-guidance-to-veterans-exposed-to-toxins | 2022-08-29T23:27:43Z | klcc.org | control | https://www.klcc.org/military-veterans/2022-08-29/lane-county-offers-guidance-to-veterans-exposed-to-toxins | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Stella McCartney’s New Skincare Line Works in Harmony With Mother Nature
The desire for effective-yet-earth-friendly products is the fastest-growing benchmark for all beauty brands. Consumers are aware that efficacious and sustainable are not mutually exclusive—and if a Tupac hologram can close out the Coachella concert stage, creating a sustainable, powerful, cruelty-free moisturizer is not an outrageous ask in 2022.
Preserving and protecting the natural world has always been paramount to Stella McCartney. Throughout her much-lauded career as a fashion designer, she has consistently been on the forefront when it comes to developing sustainable, vegan, cruelty-free wares. The London-born, Scottish-bred mother of four has proven to the world that you can produce earth- and animal-conscious products that remain high-fashion, sexy, and edgy. Now, McCartney is taking that talent for marrying chicness with practicality, and launching her very own skincare brand, Stella by Stella McCartney, which will be available to shop in September. The clean beauty, “conscious luxury” line stems from inspiration McCartney gleaned from her late mother, Linda McCartney—the photographer, musician, and environmental activist. She was an active vegetarian and earth mother long before it was trendy to do so. “My mum raised me to see things from many different perspectives, to question and challenge conventions, and to find alternative ways to create while reducing the impact we have on the planet and without harming animals as well,” McCartney tells W. It’s hard to look at the designer—all vibrant hair, skin, and energy—and not be tempted to ask a thousand questions about her wellness routine for some inspiration of our own. Below, she shares a rundown on her new plant-powered skincare line and the components that make it gloriously effective and healing—both for your body and the earth.
How did your mother bring environmental awareness to you at such a young age?
I grew up in Scotland. We lived freely and in harmony with Mother Nature. The natural beauty of Scotland and my mum’s focus on the appreciation of it really instilled in me a set of core values that are reflected in my work today. Mother Nature is such a powerful force, and if we embrace symbiotically working with her, we can feed our body and our soul inside and out. [My mum] always had an appreciation for animals as well—and of course, that evolved and grew as she became a mother. She certainly was a pioneer within the animal rights movement, and she brought that awareness and consciousness to me, which has inspired my own journey.
How does this ethos translate to your new skincare line?
I’m used to challenging the norms and conventional ways of doing things in order to drive sustainable and ethical fashion with my fashion brand. The ambition behind Stella skincare was to create a responsible alternative to luxury skincare that cares for ourselves and Mother Earth equally.
Skin is really an ecosystem, just like nature. Our products promote long-term skin beauty and vitality, what we call Skin Sustainability. Each formula works in harmony with the skin, supporting its key functions of regeneration and protection.
I’ve heard from many beauty entrepreneurs that making vegan or sustainable skincare can be quite a demanding feat. Was it challenging to create effective products free of harsher ingredients that work well on the skin but would be terrible for the earth?
I have high standards; the formulas had to be vegan, cruelty-free, essential, effective, in harmony with the skin and, of course, with nature. It was a real challenge for the labs, and it took a long time to get a perfect formula matching my requirements. It was quite the explorative journey to create these products. It was three years in the making, and we banned almost 2000 ingredients to make sure our products were as harmonious with your skin and the planet as possible. I also didn’t want to compromise on results. Our clinical results are really impressive, and I wouldn’t use anything else on my skin now.
You worked with Francis Kurkdjian on the scent for Stella. What did that process look like?
When I spoke about the inspiration of the range to Francis, he understood immediately. I had rounds of tests across 2 years to test the sensorial quality and worked with him to create the scent for this launch, which is inspired by Scotland in April. Francis understood the vision, and considered our principle of sustainability when designing the scent. He developed a signature fragrance in harmony with skin and the planet that uses 89.6% natural-origin ingredients. It’s suitable for all skin types and tones, even the most sensitive ones.
What’s your personal wellness routine like?
I’ve always felt there is a beauty to effortlessness, and my wellness routine is a reflection of that. I keep my regime very streamlined and simple, and always look for products that are multifunctional and work naturally with my skin. When creating this range, the objective was to develop products that people really need, and I wanted to keep it essential.
Is there one skincare product you can’t live without?
Water! It accounts for 60% of your body weight and is essential for your cells, joints, and tissues to function properly, not to mention to keep your skin healthy. There are so many benefits to staying hydrated that you don’t even think about on a daily basis, but the harmony water keeps within our bodies is astounding.
What about beauty inspiration? Who do you find inspiring throughout the decades and why?
My mum was my biggest inspiration. She had the coolest style ever. She really knew herself and wasn’t afraid to be herself. She always had a very pared-back, minimalistic skincare regime and never really wore any makeup. Her skin was amazing! There was a real level of honesty with everything that she did.
You have a lot on your plate, and you have a big family. Don’t you ever get tired? What keeps you going?
I am busy, and of course I do get tired, but I’m lucky to still be inspired and motivated by my career. When I started creating this range, I was so excited to apply the learnings from my fashion line and do it for a beauty brand. To keep my energy up, I love to be in nature at our farm in the countryside and riding my horse on the weekends. I also do transcendental meditation and exercise regularly. In terms of diet, I follow a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet: lots of fruits, vegetables and nuts. And I absorb it all. | https://www.wmagazine.com/beauty/stella-mccartney-skincare-beauty-brand-interview-2022 | 2022-08-29T23:31:15Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/beauty/stella-mccartney-skincare-beauty-brand-interview-2022 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk Vacation Together Three Years After Their Split
In a fairly unexpected turn of events, exes Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk are currently vacationing together, and the duo was all smiles in a photo Shayk shared on Instagram on Sunday. While Cooper and Shayk have remained friendly and have been seen together a handful of times since their split in 2019, the reunion is interesting considering Cooper reportedly has a new woman in his life.
In a carousel on Instagram, Shayk showed off pictures from her tropical vacation where she and Cooper are seen enjoying the water and interacting with pigs and sharks joining them on the beach (it appears they may be visiting one of the Kardashian’s favorite pig beaches in the Bahamas). It can be assumed that the model and actor were joined on the trip by their five-year-old daughter, Lea De Seine, though she was not pictured in the photos.
Shayk and Cooper have remained on good terms since their split in 2019. They’ve been pictured together multiple times, most recently at the Met Gala in May. Shayk has also spoken about Cooper to the press, calling him “the most amazing dad” in an interview with Elle last year.
For those reasons, the reunion between the exes isn’t too surprising. It’s more so a big deal considering Cooper has recently been romantically linked to Huma Abedin. The news about the alleged new couple initially broke in July, though there hasn’t been any updates since then. It’s unclear if we should read into this vacation between Shayk and Cooper as something more than co-parents spending time together (and likely with their daughter). But it seems inevitable that these photos will spark at least some sort of rumors and a love triangle may have officially just formed. | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/bradley-cooper-irina-shayk-vacationing-together-photos | 2022-08-29T23:31:16Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/bradley-cooper-irina-shayk-vacationing-together-photos | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Meghan Markle Gets Real About How the Royals Controlled Her Instagram
Celebrities deactivating and rejoining their social media accounts is pretty much an everyday occurrence; Britney Spears has done so repeatedly over the past year or so, including just last week. But the news that Meghan Markle is rejoining Instagram is arguably, well, actual news. It’s no secret that using the app was something of a harrowing experience for Markle after she began dating Prince Harry, and especially when they got married in 2018. And in the Cut’s September cover story, the 41-year-old former royal got candid about just how much The Firm made things worse behind the scenes.
Markle’s personal Instagram account, which boasted three million followers when she and Harry got engaged, was among the many things the monarchy closely monitored. (Also on the list: access to her passport, lifestyle website The Tig, and mail.) “It was a big adjustment—a huge adjustment to go from that kind of autonomy to a different life,” Markle recalled. The limits on her personal account were nothing compared to the ones imposed on the one that she began sharing with Harry, Kate Middleton, and Prince William, @KensingtonRoyal. Markle had no control over it, and it doesn’t sound like any of the other royals did either.
“There’s literally a structure by which if you want to release photos of your child, as a member of the family, you first have to give them to the Royal Rota,” she said, referring to the U.K. media pool. She simply didn’t understand the policy, especially seeing as she knew some of the responses to those post would take the form of (often racist) harassment. “Why would I give the [the British press] 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? You tell me how that makes sense and then I’ll play that game.”
One month before she gave birth to their now three-year-old son Archie, Markle and Harry decided they’d had enough. They said goodbye to the “exchange game” by starting their own account, @sussexroyal, where they occasionally shared photos of Archie of their choosing. But losing the ability to reference the monarchy in their branding was one of the consequences of “Megxit,” so in March of 2020, the couple cryptically announced that they were embarking on a “new chapter” and would no longer be posting. Rather than starting a new account, they left social media behind altogether—even though it would have helped boost Archewell, the company that encompasses all of their post-royal life pursuits and only means of earning cash. Several months later, Markle explained that logging off was a means of “self-preservation.”
After reflecting on those experiences, Markle admitted that actually, she isn’t sure if she’ll rejoin Instagram after all. But she’s definitely still “excited to talk.” For now, you’ll just have to subscribe to her new podcast, Archetypes, to hear what she has to say. | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/meghan-markle-instagram-account | 2022-08-29T23:31:17Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/meghan-markle-instagram-account | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Every Question We’ve Ever Had About the Targaryens’s Very Blonde Hair
If nothing else, HBO’s Game of Thrones spin-off House of Dragons seems to have overtaken Selling Sunset as the blondest show currently on television. The series very well could have stolen the name of Bob Dylan’s album Blonde on Blonde if all the inter-towhead drama of its first episodes are any indication of what’s to come.
But there was something a little distracting (if not disturbing) about so many people with the same basic hairstyle (some of which seemed to be the result of some questionable wig work) trotting around. Some of the actors are clearly better suited to pull off this particular shade than others. Matt Smith, who made a handsome enough Dr. Who, is rendered nearly Hapsburgian by his all-blonde makeover (though, considering the Hapsburgs were an actually incest-happy royal line, it does make a certain amount of sense).
We guess it was bound to happen when you tell a story about the early generations of House Targaryen, but it also feels like the kind of styling choice a production would never make if it weren’t encumbered by George R.R. Martin’s pre-existing lore. Still, we had some questions: like, are we doomed to 5 or 6 more seasons of an increasing number of random blonde people showing up? Is it even possible for a Targaryen to be brunette? Does bleach exist in Westeros? We decided to take a hair-focused dip back into GoT myth, which ended up serving as a helpful reminder for casual fans about things we may have forgotten.
It All Started With Daenerys (and Emilia Clarke)
Daenerys Targaryen was very obviously presented as a major character early on in the series, one who viewers are led to believe could very well be the story’s “Chosen One.” Similar to Harry Potter and his scar or, frankly, Luke and Anakin Skywalker’s own dirty blonde hair, it made sense to give her a distinctive physical trait only shared by her family to set her apart.
In the books, Targaryens are actually described as having lilac eyes with hair so blonde it was actually silver. Producers of the television series felt like an actual silver-blonde wig didn’t translate well on screen, and made actress Emilia Clarke look a bit washed out. So, instead, they chose a shade of very light blonde hair that suited her in particular. Now, half of the House of Dragons cast has to walk around with the Emilia-flattering shade. Those purple eyes were also nixed for similar reasons.
But Why Are All Targaryens Blonde in the Actual Story?
Remember how we said a close examination of the Targaryen’s hair may jolt back some memories you forgot from Game of Thrones? Well, here we go.
The Targaryen family is not native to Westeros. Ethnically, they’re from the Valyrian Peninsula of Essos. All Valyrians were said to be strikingly beautiful, with hair colors ranging from silver to gold and eyes of deep lavender to blue. At one point, there were multiple families with dragons and they came to conquer most of the known world. Then there was the mysterious “Doom,” where the homeland was wiped out and the only family to survive with dragons were the Targaryens. With their last three dragons, they decided to conquer Westeros for a nice change of scenery. And that’s why the Targaryen’s features are so distinct compared to the rest of Westeros.
Do Other Families Have That Blonde Hair and Valyrian Blood?
Yes! While neither House Velaryon nor House Celtigar retained their dragons, they came over to Westeros with the Targaryens as vassal houses and (at least, at the time of House of the Dragon) retained their Valyrian features. Characters from both houses appeared in the original A Song of Fire & Ice books, but none of them made it onto the television series (though one is mentioned briefly). So Lord Corlys Velaryon, the Lord of Tides and husband to Princess “Queen Who Never Was” Rhaenys, is the first Velaryon we meet in the HBO version of events. There’s no Celtigar in the first episodes and we may not meet any in the first season, but it’s possible members of that House will pop up should we get future seasons.
So, If Someone Is Blonde, Does That Mean They Have Valyrian Blood?
Obviously, Dany wasn’t the only blonde in the original series, and there were some fan theories that any character with lighter locks, like Brienne of Tarth or members of the Lannister family, may be revealed to be secret Targaryens. In actuality though, the strawberry blonde Lannisters are distinctly proud of their Andal bloodline (Andals being one of the three-major ethnic groups who inhabited Westeros before the Targayren invasion), while Brienne’s family also descends from Andals who intermarried with the First Men. So it turns out, non-Targaryen blonde hair is rare but not uncommon.
Do Brunette Targaryans Exist?
Yeah. You remember that whole thing about Jon Snow’s real identity, right?
Genetically, Martin treats the Targaryens hair as a regressive trait (much like, well, non-magical blonde hair). So, if a Targaryen marries (or mates) outside of Valyrian bloodline, it’s likely the offspring will sport the coloring of the other family. Hence why Jon looks more like the Stark family.
Martin’s wider fictional world also includes some marital-children Targaryens who lacked the family’s distinctive features. While the family was known for its incestuous ways, there were times in their history where they were more open to marrying from other families. (Some fans think Martin only did so to provide precedent for Jon’s features.)
However, if Prince Daemon’s hijinks in the brothels are any indication, while Targaryens tend to officially marry within Valyrian blood, they’re not above having affairs outside of marriage. So there could be any number of half-Targaryens walking around out there with darker locks. The decidedly non-blonde King Robert Baratheon’s bloodline, for example, is said to have extended from a Targaryen king’s secret half-brother.
It’s also worth noting that it is possible for Valyrians, whose genetic makeup includes some non-Valyrian blood, to remain pale and blonde.
Why Do They All Have Half-Ponys Though?
We guess that was just the style. Martin’s books don’t place any sacred or traditional emphasis on the family maintaining longer hair and braids, and indeed he’s mentioned short-hair Targaryens at times.
Why Do All the House of the Dragon Targaryens Have Blonde Eyebrows, While Daenerys and Her Brother Had Darker Ones?
Perhaps the biggest stylistic difference between Daenerys’s looks and those of the generation of Targaryens in the spin-off are the eyebrows. Dany and her late brother Viserys had that sort of Agyness Deyn look, where their striking blonde hair is offset by deeper-shaded brows. The elder Viserys, Daemon, Rhaenyra, and others, meanwhile, have blonder brows.
This could be a simple stylistic choice made by two separate production teams—but there could be some in-world justification too.
While the TV show suggests the Targaryens almost always married within the family (hence the mental illness of Dany’s father), Martin’s books later clarified that the Targaryens actually would intermingle a bit more in later generations. While Dany’s parents were siblings, her grandmother was established as Betha Blackwood, a non-Valyrian woman from the riverlands with dark hair. So, it’s possible Dany’s darker eyebrows are an expression of her mixed bloodline.
That being said, a few of these HOTD cast members might look better if their makeup artist was allowed to use a tube of Benefit Gimme Brow every now and then. | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/targaryen-house-of-dragon-blonde-hair-eyebrows-explained | 2022-08-29T23:31:18Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/targaryen-house-of-dragon-blonde-hair-eyebrows-explained | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Everything We Know About Midnights, Taylor Swift’s 10th Studio Album
Taylor Swift has immersed herself in her archives ever since she embarked on a mission to rerecord her first six studio albums. But when accepting the video of the year award at MTV’s VMAs on Sunday, the 32-year-old pop star (who was dripping in jewels courtesy of Oscar de la Renta) revealed that she’s ready to step into the future with her tenth studio album, Midnights. It’s her first new material since 2020’s Evermore, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled to hear how she’s turned “the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life” into music. Find the answers to all your questions about what she has in store for October 21 below.
What has Swift said about Midnights so far?
The pop star gave her followers a sense of what’s to come in a photo of herself sitting in an arm chair and holding a telephone overlaid with text. “This is a collection of music written in the middle of the night a journey through terrors and sweet dreams. The floors we pace are the demons we face. For all of us who have tossed and turned and decided to keep the lanterns lit and go searching—hoping that just maybe, when the clock strikes 12… we’ll meet ourselves,” she wrote. “We lie awake in love and in fear, in turmoil and in tears. We stare at walls and drink until they speak back. We twist in our self-made cages and pray that we aren’t—right at this minute—about to make some fateful life-altering mistake.”
What’s the Midnights aesthetic?
Each TSwift album has its own look and feel, and with her latest, Swift joins Kendall Jenner and Lil Nas X in endorsing blue eye makeup. The cover bears a bit of similarity to that of Swift’s seventh album, Lover (which incidentally was almost titled Daylight).
Is there a track list?
Yep—but the only thing you’ll learn from it is that Swift maintains a strong allegiance to the number 13.
How are fans responding?
With just as much enthusiasm and theorizing as you’d expect. Her website even crashed when she made it available for preorder.
Who are Swift’s coproducers and collaborators on the album?
Swift hasn’t hinted at who she worked with on the record, and no one, so far, has come forward to claim credit. Frequent producer Jack Antonoff has remained silent, as has her Folklore and Evermore collaborators Aaron and Bryce Dressner. Some Swifties remain a bit baffled that it isn’t yet clear.
When will Midnights be released?
October 21—which, as some fans have noted, happens to be Kim Kardashian’s 42nd birthday. Just a coincidence? Knowing Swift, maybe not. | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/taylor-swifts-midnights-release-date | 2022-08-29T23:31:19Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/taylor-swifts-midnights-release-date | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
There’s no doubt, Wall Street did not like Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech. The markets tumbled after Powell stressed the central bank is committed to taming inflation and will implement another 75bp hike if that is what is needed to get the job done.
The markets might have thrown the toys out of the pram, but while cognizant of a bearish scenario, Goldman Sachs’ chief economist Jan Hatzius is not overly concerned, preferring to focus on Powell’s less hawkish commentary.
“We continue to expect the FOMC to slow the pace from here, delivering a 50bp hike in September and 25bp hikes in November and December, for a terminal rate of 3.25-3.5%. However, additional CPI and employment reports will be available by the September meeting, and Powell stressed that the decision will ‘depend on the totality of the incoming data and the evolving outlook,’” the economist explained. “We see the risks to both the near-term pace and our terminal rate forecast as tilted to the upside.”
Upside is certainly on the menu for a pair of stocks Goldman Sachs is bullish on right now – the firm’s analyst Kash Rangan has pinpointed two names which he thinks have at least 100% growth on the menu for the coming months. We’ve used the TipRanks platform to find out how other Wall Street experts think the next year will pan out for these stocks.
Splunk (SPLK)
The first Goldman pick we’ll look at is Splunk, a big data analytics company. Splunk provides businesses with the tools to get insights from huge troves of data. The data can be used to inform business decisions and help operations run smoothly. The company is a known leader in IT operations and security, has an installed base of more than 20,000 customers, and boasts differentiated tech and a strong track record of innovation.
All that may be true, but Splunk has not been immune to the economic downturn, as was evident when the company delivered FQ2 earnings (July quarter) recently.
That’s not to say the report itself was a dud. The company’s revenue increased by 32% year-over-year to reach $798.75 million, while beating the analysts’ expectation for $747.7 million. EPS of $0.09 also fared far better than the loss of $0.35 per share Wall Street predicted.
However, shares took a battering in the post-earnings session on account of the company’s disappointing outlook. Annual recurring revenue (ARR) – a key metric in the software space – is now expected to reach $3.65 billion this year, down from the prior forecast of $3.9 billion. Further souring sentiment, the company now sees this year’s cloud annual recurring revenue hitting $1.8 billion, also below the previous outlook of $2 billion.
Investors were quick to show their disappointment, which Goldman’s Kash Rangan believes is “valid.” However, the lowered outlook doesn’t alter the long-term thesis in any way.
“We are bullish on Splunk’s rapidly scaling cloud business, significant perpetual license and Non-Cloud ARR renewal opportunity, long-term fundamentals and enhanced value proposition exiting COVID. Moreover, Splunk is an attractive asset with a unique and strategic value proposition,” Rangan opined
“We remain positive on the long-term upside as the company successfully navigates the cloud transition under the direction of the new CEO. Furthermore, approaching the Rule of 40 (revenue growth + free cash flow margin) in FY23 could drive the stock into a higher valuation territory,” Rangan added.
These comments underpin Rangan’s Buy rating while his $200 price target makes room for one-year gains of a hefty 114%. (To watch Rangan’s track record, click here)
Splunk gets a lot of coverage on Wall Street; over the past 3 months there have been 27 analyst reviews, tilting 18 to 9 in favor of Buys over Holds, all resulting in a Moderate Buy consensus rating. Going by the $131.79 price target, the shares are expected to see ~41% growth over the following months. (See Splunk stock forecast on TipRanks)
Salesforce (CRM)
In the sector of cloud-based customer relationship management software, Salesforce is a market leader, building and developing its products for enterprises. Its product portfolio spans across sales, marketing, analytics, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, customer applications, integration and collaboration. In fact, it practically covers all facets of the ongoing trend of digital transformation. According to the company, the TAM (total addressable market) for its combined businesses by FY26 should reach $284 billion.
As has become de rigueur, Salesforce delivered another strong set of results in its recently released second quarter fiscal 2023 report (July quarter).
Revenue clocked in at $7.72 billion, amounting to a 22% improvement vs. the same period last year, while also trumping the consensus estimate of $7.69 billion. The company beat expectations on the bottom-line too, as adj. EPS of $1.19 came in ahead of the Street’s call for $1.02 per share.
However, despite the strong headline metrics, the report failed to please investors; like many others in the current environment, Salesforce has had to tame expectations for the rest of the year. The company reduced its full-year revenue forecast to the range between $30.9 billion and $31 billion. Previously, the company has guided for revenue between $31.7 billion to $31.8 billion.
While shares trended south in the post-earnings session, Goldman’s Rangan thinks the reaction was unmerited and he sees plenty of reasons to stay bullish.
“Salesforce remains positioned to capitalize on a number of secular trends driving growth within the company’s large and expanding TAM,” the analyst wrote. “In our view, the company remains broadly positioned to capitalize on digital transformation as companies look to form more holistic views of their customers. We see continued room for improvement in unit economics, as the company’s large installed base and expansive portfolio across multiple product categories position the company to expand share of wallet within customers’ overall IT budgets.”
To this end, Rangan rates CRM a Buy along with a $320 price target. What’s in it for investors? Upside of a sturdy 100%.
Tech stocks tend to attract a lot of attention, and Salesforce is no exception – the stock has 35 analyst reviews on record, and they include 30 Buys against just 4 Holds and 1 Sell to give the company its Strong Buy consensus recommendation. While the average target is not quite as upbeat as Rangan’s, at $227.67, investors could be sitting on returns of 42% in a year’s time. (See Salesforce stock forecast on TipRanks)
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Despite being “quite jet-lagged” after a flight from his hometown of Edinburgh back to his home base in New York, the actor Thomas Doherty is all smiles. He's talking to me over Zoom about the invigorating challenge of starring as Walter in The Invitation (which released in theaters August 26), a modern take on Dracula. It’s a role that has tested Doherty’s transformational character abilities as he metamorphosizes from the free-spirited 17-year-old he plays in HBO Max’s Gossip Girl reboot to Walter, an ageless British aristocrat for Jessica Thompson’s mysterious thriller.
With a sharp jawline and shirt perpetually half-unbuttoned, Walter is the accommodating host for an upcoming wedding at his isolated English manor nestled in the British countryside. Protagonist Evie (Nathalie Emmanuel) receives an invite to the wedding after her ancestry DNA test reveals she has a cousin (Hugh Skinner) she knew nothing about. As Evie arrives at Walter’s mansion for the wedding preparations, surrounded by relations she has never met, The Invitation descends into a Gothic plot of familial deception where darkness lurks around every corner.
Below, the 27-year-old Scottish actor chats about playing a man with a shrouded past, facing his fear of horror movies, and what to expect from the upcoming second season of Gossip Girl.
How did you get involved with The Invitation and what was it about this story that intrigued you?
I’d finished filming season one of Gossip Girl, and I was on my way to Spain for a family holiday. I was about to get on the plane and I got a call from my team saying “there's this opening, they need you in Budapest in a couple of days to start filming.” And a couple of days later, I was in Hungary. It was a very quick turnaround.
I jumped at it and to be able to work with Jessica Thompson, Nathalie [Emmanuel]–who is just a dream and who I’ve been a fan of–and the rest of the cast, Stephanie [Corneliussen], Alana [Boden], Sean [Pertwee]. To have this story told from a different perspective was something that definitely caught my eye. It was hard to turn down—even for a week in Spain.
The Invitation brings a Dracula-inspired story into modern-day. Did you revisit any Gothic works to research your role in this film?
My character, obviously, is very old. The first thing I tried to get was the tone, and Jessica was really helpful because the prep time was so short. I watched three or four films a night to try and get the right tone she wanted. One that stuck out as very helpful was Interview with a Vampire. I thought Tom Cruise's character in that was the right feel. I didn’t want to replicate anything, I just wanted to get the feel from all these other great actors, and try and embody that. A lot of Walter is in his eyes. To have those intentions, objectives, and knowledge in the back of his head come through the eyes is what I wanted and went for.
I’ve read that you are not a fan of horror movies, did you conquer your fear with The Invitation?
I don't hate horror movies, I just don't like them because they scare me. You watch the 10 o'clock news and my nervous system is already jacked and I don’t need more. I’m a big wimp. Jessica and Autumn [Eakin], who's the DP, the whole wardrobe and set team were so great at creating this world. Obviously, it's completely different because 50 people are standing around with headsets in your face, but for the master shots, it felt like you were onstage acting. As well as being in Budapest, there’s that Eastern European age to it. The original Dracula was from there as well.
Nearly the whole film takes place in this grand English manor—by its very nature, it already looks spooky. What was the experience of shooting there like?
It was incredible. We were filming about an hour's drive from Budapest, and we were there for a minute, filming. I would sneak away and wander around the castle; a lot of it was falling apart and old, which was really cool. You could feel the energy of it, which was very heavy. You could take that and inject it into your character and performance. All these small things make such a huge difference when you’re on set.
Walter somewhat falls into the “nice guy” character type. How do you go about navigating the layers of this character who’s a good host at the forefront, but with a dark secret lurking behind?
That was probably the hardest part for me. He is sociopathic, but I do still have to find the humanity and the person inside of [him]. I made Spotify playlists and found pictures from different periods to really flesh out the idea of this guy. A lot of it was posture and physicality, too. Initially, when I was auditioning [I was worried] that I was too young, but Jessica insisted that I wasn’t. I went to the gym and put on 15 pounds of muscle in a month to get that strength and groundedness of this person.
What was on the Spotify playlist for Walter?
A lot of classical music, a lot of Vivaldi. My number-one song in my headphones before I’d walk on to set was [Vivaldi’s] “Four Seasons (Winter),” and then Jessica put it into the film.
I also have to ask about Gossip Girl. I’ve heard season two is in production.
We just finished last week, and wrapped in Rome. It’s going to be an exciting series! I feel like people know the characters now, they're familiar with them, which is always an added benefit. It feels a lot more heightened this time, with locations, costumes, storylines, romances, bromances, and heartbreaks.
What can fans expect from your character, Max, this season?
A different mentality. Leading off of the last season, we finished with him, Audrey, and Aki in love—this season is a continuation of that. You see him trying to maneuver through this new life situation. In season one, Max was playing Max. In season two, Max is Max. That’s all I can tell you!
How is he as a character to revisit? Is it easy to get back into his headspace?
We [shot] the first [season] for about ten months, so you become very accustomed to these characters and can just dive back in. He’s such a fun character to play: flamboyant, expressive, and free-thinking. There’s always a joke in the back of his head. I play him that way, which I love to do. I always have a joke in the back of my head. I used to get in trouble in school because all my teachers said I was very cheeky. You’d think when I’m 27 it’d have gone away, but it’s still there. | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/thomas-doherty-the-invitation-gossip-girl-season-2 | 2022-08-29T23:31:35Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/thomas-doherty-the-invitation-gossip-girl-season-2 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Recently, Michael Aaron Zakuta, president and CEO of Plaza Retail REIT (TSE: PLZ.UN), has bought his company’s shares. Could this mean that the company is undervalued and has upside potential ahead? Possibly. Analysts also think that the stock is undervalued, and its valuation suggests the same. Additionally, the stock has a respectable 6.6% dividend yield. Therefore, it seems like a solid investment.
Plaza Retail REIT develops, owns, and manages retail real estate primarily in Atlantic Canada, Quebec, and Ontario.
Zakuta’s recent buys are important to note for a few key reasons. First, he is a five-star-rated insider, ranked #231 out of 94,882 insiders on TipRanks, with an average return of 18% per transaction and a success rate of 76% (measured on a one-year basis).
Also, his transactions are classified as “Informative Buys,” which hold more weight than “Uninformative Buys.” His Buys usually come in chunks. He started buying 21 days ago, and his most recent purchase was five days ago.
The total amount bought was just over C$280,000. The recent buys ranged from prices of C$4.15 to C$4.51 per share, with the stock currently trading at C$4.24.
Interestingly, the last time Zakuta made purchases before this month was from May 11 to May 14, 2021, just before the stock saw a strong jump on May 25, 2021. Therefore, his actions should be followed closely by investors.
Is Plaza Retail REIT Undervalued?
It’s quite possible that PLZ.UN stock is undervalued, which would justify the insider buying. An important and easy valuation metric to use for Canadian REITs is the price-to-book ratio. Note that this metric isn’t as useful for American REITs due to accounting differences.
Plaza Retail REIT’s price-to-book ratio is around 0.85x, meaning that it’s trading at a discount to its net worth. This metric alone gives it about 18% upside potential before it reaches 1.0x, which happens to be the stock’s five-year average price-to-book multiple.
However, an important thing to note is that the company’s book value per share has stayed relatively flat over the past 10 years. Therefore, not much extra upside potential should be expected if the stock reaches its book value.
Is Plaza Retail REITs Dividend Worth It?
As mentioned earlier, Plaza Retail REIT has a ~6.6% dividend yield that is paid monthly. This is a decent starting yield for risk-averse investors that are looking for consistent monthly returns. However, it isn’t the best for growth investors, especially since its dividend has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of only 1% in the past five years.
Nonetheless, its dividend is covered, as its adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) payout ratio is 83% on a trailing-six-months basis.
Is PLZ.UN Stock a Buy or Sell?
According to analysts, Plaza Retail REIT stock earns a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on one Buy and two Hold ratings assigned in the past three months. The average PLZ.UN stock target of C$4.83 implies 13.9% upside potential. Analyst price targets range from a high of C$5.25 to a low of C$4.50.
Conclusion: Plaza Retail REIT Seems Like a Solid Play
Plaza Retail REIT has a few things going for it that make it look like an attractive investment. First, its high-rated CEO has been buying up shares at around current prices. Also, it’s trading for less than its net worth, implying about 18% upside potential in that regard. In the meantime, investors would be receiving a respectable 6.6% dividend yield. Finally, analysts expect close to 14% upside potential. While these aren’t mouth-watering numbers, they still make the stock worth looking into. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/plaza-retail-reits-ceo-is-buying-shares-should-you-follow | 2022-08-29T23:31:36Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/plaza-retail-reits-ceo-is-buying-shares-should-you-follow | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Dua Lipa is Angelic in All-White at Simon Porte Jacquemus’ Wedding
Normally, a guest wearing white to a wedding is seen as an unforgivable sin, as is wearing a gown that could show-up the celebrated couple in some way (Remember when Kendall Jenner wore that Mônot dress that was more cutouts than fabric to her friend’s big day last year?). But don’t go preparing your pitchforks for Dua Lipa, just yet. Yes, the singer just wore a sheer, white dress to the wedding of her good friend Simon Porte Jacquemus and Marco Maestri over the weekend, but considering the dress was by Jacquemus, this situation likely allows for an exception.
On Saturday, Lipa attended her friends’ wedding in Charleval, Bouches-du-Rhône, fittingly wearing a look from Jacquemus’ fall/winter 2022 collection. The dress hugged the singer’s body, with little white flowers trailing down the torso and skirt. Lipa wore white underwear underneath, and while on the runway, the top was also completely sheer, it seems that Lipa’s top was reenforced with an extra layer to allow for a tad bit more modesty.
Lipa paired the dress with strappy white sandals, mismatched white earrings, and a black shoulder bag—all Jacquemus, of course. In fact, many of the guests seemed to pull from the designer’s most recent collection, including model Sarah Lysander and shoe designer Amina Muaddi, as well as Jacquemus’ grandmother and Maestri’s mother. The result was an angelic guest list, all dressed in white. The attendees walked down a street in the Southern French town in order to get to the wedding ceremony, creating almost a step-and-repeat, and allowing a chance for some lucky townspeople to sneak a peek at the famous guests. Lipa posed with a few fans on her way into the event, while Jacquemus and Maestri waved at the onlookers. In essence, Jacquemus turned his wedding into an impromptu Jacquemus runway show. | https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/dua-lipa-all-white-jacquemus-wedding | 2022-08-29T23:31:41Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/dua-lipa-all-white-jacquemus-wedding | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Retail stocks have been punished quite severely over the past few weeks. Nonetheless, in this piece, we used TipRanks’ Comparison Tool to have a closer look at three retail stocks that have “Strong Buy” ratings from Wall Street analysts — WMT, HD, and COST.
Undoubtedly, the Federal Reserve is willing to inflict “pain” on the economy as it looks to bring inflation back under control. Chairman Jerome Powell’s comments at Jackson Hole may have induced anxiety in overly-optimistic investors.
Even if rates stay static after inflation is brought back down, the Fed has one extra tool (rate cuts) in its arsenal if the economic picture turns out uglier than expected. In any case, a consumer-spending slowdown and a potential inventory glut seem to be the biggest potential concerns for retail stocks.
Though retail seems like dead money heading into the early innings of a recession, many upbeat analysts may be willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. A lot of recession risk already seems priced in going into September.
Walmart (WMT)
Walmart is an incredibly well-run retailer that’s struggled to hold its own amid inflationary headwinds. The company’s second quarter was technically a beat, with EPS (earnings per share) coming in at $1.77, above the $1.62 consensus. However, the sales mix revealed some troubling trends.
Necessities and food items performed well, while discretionary goods took a hit. Such mix trends are characteristics of an economic slowdown. Excess inventory also paved the way for discounting, acting as a drag on margins.
Undoubtedly, Walmart’s issues are not self-inflicted. Inventory gluts and a waning appetite for discretionary goods and services are expected as we enter the early part of the recession. Fortunately, Walmart has a capable enough management team to sail through the headwinds that should fade in due time.
On the plus side, management stated that it’s gaining share in the grocery market. With a company boasting a reputation for offering some of the best prices, such a trend is encouraging.
The real question is whether Walmart can hang onto its strengthening share in grocery once conditions (inflation and the economy) begin to normalize. If it can, Walmart could rise out of the coming recession stronger than it entered once discretionary demand comes back online.
At 26.3x trailing earnings and 0.6x sales, shares of WMT seem richly valued. Still, Wall Street remains upbeat, with 21 Buys, seven Holds, and zero Sells. The average WMT stock price target of $151.61 implies 14.1% upside over the year ahead.
Home Depot (HD)
Home Depot is a home improvement retailer that lost more than 35% of its value from peak to trough. At $296 and change per share, the economically-sensitive retailer seems to be in a strange spot.
Over the long haul, the do-it-yourself (DIY) renovation trend is likely to stay strong. Millennials are starting to buy homes, which will likely accompany many home improvement projects over time. Further, the housing shortage is a strong incentive to spruce up aging houses to get a bit more bang on the market.
In the meantime, a recession or slowdown could cause many homeowners to delay big-ticket projects until there’s more clarity on the macro front. DIY projects do not come cheap, and many of them aren’t time-sensitive.
As demand falls in a recession, expect Home Depot to continue to bolster its distribution network. In due time, demand will return, and Home Depot will need to have the capacity to meet it.
Shares of Home Depot trade at a modest 18x trailing earnings and 2x sales. With a lot of recession risk already factored into the stock, don’t expect analysts to turn their back on the name anytime soon. At the end of the day, Home Depot is a kingpin with a wide moat in the home improvement space. Like Walmart, Home Depot is capable of coming out of a mild recession in a position of power.
Wall Street remains a big fan of HD shares, with 16 Buys and just four Holds. The consensus upside potential is currently set at 19%, with the average HD stock price prediction being $352.74. This number could swell as investors stand firm while shares retreat as a part of the broader market sell-off.
Costco (COST)
Last but not least, we have bulk-buy retailer Costco, which deserves a gold star for its performance through inflationary headwinds. Like Walmart, the Costco brand screams cost savings, and amid the onslaught of high inflation, Costco has found a way to improve its standing among value-conscious consumers.
Not even Costco can save the public from the blow of food and fuel inflation, but it’s been doing a great job of passing on some of the value to its customers. Simply put, Costco can provide deals that many of its rivals can’t match, and that’s a significant reason why store traffic has been heavy as of late.
Costco’s brand loyalty and membership stickiness were strong going into the pandemic. Now that inflation is surging, Costco has been able to take its favorable reputation to another level. Regarding procurement, Costco has a lot of leverage in its favor. It has the warehouse space, the customers, and the stellar management team that knows how to dodge and weave past transitory environmental challenges.
The business of retail remains fierce, especially as inventory gluts become more commonplace. With such high store traffic and huge facilities, I expect Costco is in better shape to make it through inventory markdowns. If anything, further discounting could enhance membership growth.
Costco members are already getting great deals. As the deals get that much greater, I view Costco as a firm that could take some serious share away from some of its smaller rivals.
Finally, Charlie Munger is a huge fan of management and views Costco as a potential digital threat once the firm opts to make a big splash in e-commerce. I’m inclined to agree, though the upside from such initiatives may be years away.
In any case, the stock looks pricy at 41.7x trailing earnings. You’ve got to pay up for quality, though. Wall Street seems to think Costco stock should command a higher premium multiple, with 13 Buys and four Holds. The average COST price forecast calls for a modest 6% in year-ahead upside, however.
Conclusion: Wall Street is Most Bullish on Home Depot Stock
The outlook for retail isn’t too rosy, with inventory markdowns and a potential recession in the cards. In any case, the following three retailers seem more than able to make it through what could be the last storm of headwinds before the next bull run. Of the three names on the list, Home Depot seems to have the most room to run, according to Wall Street.
Personally, I think Walmart is the best Buy of the group for its improving grocery business and its modest multiple relative to Costco. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/these-3-retail-stocks-are-strong-buys-on-wall-street | 2022-08-29T23:31:43Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/these-3-retail-stocks-are-strong-buys-on-wall-street | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Emily Ratajkowski Turned a Swimsuit into Concert Attire
It seems that beachwear-turned-streetwear is becoming a last minute contender for trend of the summer. Earlier this month, Kendall Jenner paired a sarong-style skirt with loafers to run errands in Los Angeles and now, Emily Ratajkowski is wearing swimsuits to concerts, and she’s doing so pretty convincingly.
If anyone was going to transition swimsuits away from the water, it makes sense that it’s EmRata. She does own the popular swimwear brand, Inamorata, and as temperatures cool down, the New York City-based model has to get creative when it comes to ways to promote her brand. So, on Sunday night, Ratajkowski grabbed a one-piece suit with a plunging neckline and zebra print pattern from her line and wore it to the Bad Bunny at Yankee Stadium. The model paired the swimsuit with black cowboy boots (her favorite footwear as of late) and a low-slung khaki skirt, cut to a very short length—possibly a Miu Miu mini, or maybe just Ratajkowski embracing her inner Julia Fox and slashing up some khakis on her own.
Ratajkowski’s innovative styling is a reminder that, if you ever feel bored with your current closet inventory, try opening up your swimsuit drawer and root around in there for a bit. And its not just one-pieces that could work in this regard—bikinis and bralettes are very much accepted as tops these days.
In a set of Instagram photos, the model showed off the unique look while sharing her excitement to be at the Bad Bunny concert. “Can you tell we had fun seeing Benito last night?!” Ratajkowski captioned her post, which featured a number of photos and videos of the model enjoying the artist. The performance was in conjunction with the MTV Video Music Awards last night, but was also a stop on his World's Hottest Tour. After performing his song “Tití Me Preguntó,” Bad Bunny was awarded Artist of the Year and gave a speech to the audience in the stadium.
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MTV Video Music Awards 2022: See What the Stars Wore to the After Parties
This year’s MTV Video Music Awards ended the night with some mixed reviews. The show verged a little too much on the side of cursed and cringe, with appearances from Johnny Depp leaving many viewers staring at their screen and asking, “Why??” And while there were some fashion moments that stole the show (thank god for Lizzo), in all, the red carpet—normally known for some of the most fun and outrageous looks of the year—was unfortunately lackluster. Despite these shortcomings (or maybe because of them), when the broadcast ended, the stars were ready to move on from the Prudential Center, head into the city, and get to partying. Of course, for many celebrities, this required a whole new ensemble. Some went casual, like Rosé, who kept it cool in jeans and a graphic tee. Taylor Swift, meanwhile, used the opportunity to embrace her upcoming era, sporting a blue satin jumpsuit covered in embellished stars, a very Midnights look if we’ve ever seen one. Below, check out what everyone wore to celebrate the evening late into the night.
In Moschino with Ananya jewels and Alexander McQueen heels.
Wearing Kat Maconie heels.
In AKNVAS with Valentino heels. | https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/mtv-video-music-awards-2022-after-party-fashion | 2022-08-29T23:31:53Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/mtv-video-music-awards-2022-after-party-fashion | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SALISBURY, Md. - As the National Folk Festival packs up it's fifth and final year, the Maryland Folk Festival is something to look forward to.
The Maryland Folk Festival will continue as the same extravagant and free event as the National Folk Festival.
Local Manager of the National Folk Festival, Caroline O'Hare says, "We are expecting the same large crowds and the same large scale free event at the Maryland Folk Festival."
Salisbury will now be the host of the Maryland Folk Festival, moving forward. And, planning for next years event has already begun.
"Every year we try and bring in new artists. We'll work with the Maryland State Arts Council, as well as, other groups that will help us select programming for the Maryland Folk Festival. That will include, not only stage performances, but also street performers and other acts in ways that we can engage. And, hopefully with us moving to September, we'll be able to bring artists back into the schools like we have in the past," says O'Hare.
The National Folk Festival is in the process of finding a new place that will host. However, Executive Director of the National Council For Traditional Arts, Lora Bottinelli says, the festival is working with the National Parks Service.
Those who live, in Salisbury, can't wait for next years event. "We had a wonderful time. The music was wonderful and it was just a pleasure. Everybody was dancing, everybody was laughing, and what we've been through with this pandemic, we needed it. I am so proud of Salisbury. It really was very nice," says Majorie Claupein.
Whether it is called the National or Maryland, those who missed it, look forward to going in September of 2023. | https://www.wboc.com/features/the-national-folk-festival-packs-up/article_aee0c252-27e0-11ed-861d-8fac6d23920c.html | 2022-08-29T23:41:02Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/features/the-national-folk-festival-packs-up/article_aee0c252-27e0-11ed-861d-8fac6d23920c.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
With the new school year upon us, the national teacher shortage is affecting schools all across Delmarva. Some schools are hurting more than others. In Virginia, Accomack county still has 10 openings. In Delaware, the Seaford school district has 17 slots to fill, and in Delmar, there are 18 vacancies. In Maryland, Somerset is still looking to fill 4% of their staff. However, there are some counties and districts that are managing the shortage well.
Caroline County only has one slot left to fill after hiring 39 new educators. According to Dr. Derek Simmons, Caroline County's superintendent, a big part of that was promoting their teaching philosophy.
"We've tried to work hard at sharing our vision for what our school system is," said Dr. Simmons. "And trying to create that family feel and create that environment where folks want to come here."
In Worcester County, there isn't a single vacancy left. Dr. Dwayne Abt, the assistant superintendent for Worcester County, attributes their success to early recruitment.
"We do a lot of early hires, so folks in their junior year, we know they're coming out and if we have a spot for them, and if they fit our county, we hire them up," said Dr. Abt.
That recruiting can start earlier than you might expect.
"Identifying those kids really early, high school, even as early as middle school, that have a passion for teaching, that's where I believe Worcester County and some of these smaller counties on the Eastern Shore will benefit in the future," said Dr. Abt.
For Accomack County, the hiring process wasn't as smooth, yet, according to Superintendent Warren Holland, the county hired 60 new teachers before the start of this year. Also according to Holland, they were able to do so by hiring a lot of international teachers from the Philippines, Columbia, and Jamaica. The county also had to ask some of the current teachers to work all day without a planning period.
The new school year will force many school districts to be creative in terms of how they deal with this shortage. The unfortunate reality is, there will be some classrooms that are empty. | https://www.wboc.com/news/schools-across-delmarva-work-to-fill-teacher-vacancies/article_67291b4e-27e5-11ed-896d-e3588b273b78.html | 2022-08-29T23:41:08Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/schools-across-delmarva-work-to-fill-teacher-vacancies/article_67291b4e-27e5-11ed-896d-e3588b273b78.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
China-based Zeekr announced Saturday that it will be the first global brand to take advantage of the Qilin battery and third-generation cell-to-pack technology from CATL, the largest EV battery supplier in the world.
It said that the battery tech will first be used in its Zeekr 009, which it calls “the world’s first electric luxury MPV,” with deliveries due in the first quarter of 2023. The battery tech will give the model, perhaps better described as a tall-riding crossover wagon with plenty of passenger space, a driving range in excess of 1000 km (621 miles) on a charge.
CATL first revealed the new version of cell-to-pack tech in April, claiming that it could deliver 13% more power by volume than the 4680-format cells Tesla is shifting to—as well as impressive energy density of 255 wh/kg with current-tech lithium-ion cells and 160 wh/kg with LFP cells.
Put simply, cell-to-pack tech skips a step. While usually EV cells are packed into modules, which are then laid into packs, the technology makes some technology leaps to ensure more monitoring and cooling and to make the modules unnecessary.
With lithium-ion cells, CATL said that the technology will enable EVs to simply pack more cells into a smaller volume, delivering more than a 1,000-km (621-mile) range “in a breeze,” and it hints that it’s looking ahead to other future cell chemistries with the layout, such as sodium-ion.
CATL previously announced a partnership and license agreement with Hyundai Mobis, potentially opening up the door for the tech to be used in future Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models, but none of those brands have yet confirmed its use in production models.
The cell-to-pack tech isn’t the only innovation CATL has rolled out this year. Its new standalone Evogo battery-swapping technology enables one-minute swaps, according to the battery company. So far it’s planning to launch that technology in 10 Chinese cities. Geely might not be as likely to use that tech as it’s currently testing its own battery swapping as part of its CaoCao ride-hailing service and, perhaps, its budget Geometry EV brand.
Zeekr was formed in March 2021 as a “premium electric car company,” and it’s part of Geely, which is a massive industrial company in and of itself, with various automotive brands including Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus Cars, among others. While all those brands have their own engineering resources and manufacturing footprints, Geely’s aim for Zeekr is a bit different, in what it’s calling an “asset light operation strategy”—one that looks to suppliers for core tech, and perhaps to contract manufacturing partners for future assembly.
It has however, with its Zeekr 001 launched late last year, opted for its own “intelligent factory,” in Ningbo, China, that uses extensive robotics, automated ultrasonic inspection, and “intelligent self-adaptation.”
Another brand that comes to mind in the asset-light strategy is Fisker, which is looking to Magna for some of the technology and engineering in its Ocean EV, along with assembly, and to Foxconn for its future Pear urban EV.
In keeping with that way of doing business, Zeekr has previously announced collaborations with Waymo on a ride-hailing vehicle, and with Mobileye on a consumer-oriented Level 4 autonomous EV due in 2024. Its Zeekr 001 is based on Geely’s SEA architecture that will also underpin the Polestar 3 among others.
Geely has said that its plans for Zeekr are focused on the China market initially, but it will consider export opportunities.
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- California puts 2035 end date for new ICE vehicle sales into policy | https://www.wpri.com/automotive/internet-brands/geelys-zeekr-will-deliver-evs-with-600-mile-range-catl-battery-tech-in-q1-2023/ | 2022-08-29T23:48:33Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/automotive/internet-brands/geelys-zeekr-will-deliver-evs-with-600-mile-range-catl-battery-tech-in-q1-2023/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Stocks closed broadly lower on Wall Street Monday, adding to their hefty losses from last week when the Federal Reserve pledged to keep interest rates high as long as it takes to tame inflation.
The S&P 500 fell 0.7% after wavering between small gains and losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6% and the Nasdaq composite lost 1%. Smaller company stocks also fell, pulling the Russell 2000 0.8% lower.
The selling was widespread, with technology and health care stocks among the biggest weights on the market. Only energy and utilities stocks rose.
The market is coming off its worst weekly pullback since mid-June after Fed chief Jerome Powell indicated on Friday that the central bank will raise rates into next year and keep them elevated as it tries to quell demand and bring down prices for goods and services.
The open-endedness implied by how long the Fed may have to keep raising rates has, for now, quieted speculation on Wall Street that recent data showing more moderate inflation would prompt the central bank to act less aggressively.
“We’re in this period where you’re going to see volatility be more of the norm versus the exception and will probably continue until, frankly, inflation gets under control and that then sets the motion for the Fed to become a little bit more dovish,” said Terry Sandven, chief equity strategist at U.S. Bank Wealth Management.
The Fed’s last two hikes have been by 0.75 points, and Wall Street is expecting a third such increase in September, according to CME Group. Some investors had hoped that the Fed would ease up on rate hikes into next year if inflation subsides. That sentiment led to a rally for stocks in July and early August. All three major indexes are now lower this month.
On Monday, the S&P 500 fell 27.05 points to 4,030.61. The benchmark index fell 3.4% Friday, its biggest single-day drop since mid-June.
The Dow dropped 184.41 points to 32,098.99, while the Nasdaq slid 124.04 points to 12,017.67. The Russell 2000 gave up 16.89 points to 1,882.94.
Technology stocks, among the biggest decliners so far this year, led the way lower. Apple fell 1.4%.
Health care stocks also lost ground. Drug delivery technology company Catalent slumped 7.4% for the biggest drop in the S&P 500 after giving investors a disappointing revenue forecast.
Energy stocks made gains as U.S. crude oil prices rose 4.2%. Exxon Mobil rose 2.3%.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which follows expectations for longer-term economic growth and inflation, rose to 3.11% from 3.03% late Friday. The yield on the two-year Treasury, which tends to track expectations for Fed action, rose to 3.43% from 3.38%.
Investors have been closely watching economic reports to get a better sense of how much the economy is slowing and whether inflation is starting to cool from the hottest levels in four decades.
The Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation decelerated last month, while other data shows consumer spending slowed. Wall Street will get several more updates on the economy this week.
The Conference Board will release its latest reading on consumer confidence on Tuesday.
The government will release its closely watched monthly jobs report on Friday. The employment market has remained resilient amid a broader slowdown for the economy. That has helped temper worries that the U.S. is facing a potential recession.
European markets also closed lower and Asian markets closed lower overnight. Chinese economic data showing a drop in industrial profits indicated that a strong recovery there will take time, amid fresh COVID-19 restrictions. | https://www.wpri.com/business-news/ap-business/ap-asian-shares-slide-on-wall-street-drop-that-ended-last-week/ | 2022-08-29T23:48:40Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/business-news/ap-business/ap-asian-shares-slide-on-wall-street-drop-that-ended-last-week/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 17 |
Stocks closed broadly lower on Wall Street Monday, adding to their hefty losses from last week when the Federal Reserve pledged to keep interest rates high as long as it takes to tame inflation.
The S&P 500 fell 0.7% after wavering between small gains and losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6% and the Nasdaq composite lost 1%. Smaller company stocks also fell, pulling the Russell 2000 0.8% lower.
The selling was widespread, with technology and health care stocks among the biggest weights on the market. Only energy and utilities stocks rose.
The market is coming off its worst weekly pullback since mid-June after Fed chief Jerome Powell indicated on Friday that the central bank will raise rates into next year and keep them elevated as it tries to quell demand and bring down prices for goods and services.
The open-endedness implied by how long the Fed may have to keep raising rates has, for now, quieted speculation on Wall Street that recent data showing more moderate inflation would prompt the central bank to act less aggressively.
“We’re in this period where you’re going to see volatility be more of the norm versus the exception and will probably continue until, frankly, inflation gets under control and that then sets the motion for the Fed to become a little bit more dovish,” said Terry Sandven, chief equity strategist at U.S. Bank Wealth Management.
The Fed’s last two hikes have been by 0.75 points, and Wall Street is expecting a third such increase in September, according to CME Group. Some investors had hoped that the Fed would ease up on rate hikes into next year if inflation subsides. That sentiment led to a rally for stocks in July and early August. All three major indexes are now lower this month.
On Monday, the S&P 500 fell 27.05 points to 4,030.61. The benchmark index fell 3.4% Friday, its biggest single-day drop since mid-June.
The Dow dropped 184.41 points to 32,098.99, while the Nasdaq slid 124.04 points to 12,017.67. The Russell 2000 gave up 16.89 points to 1,882.94.
Technology stocks, among the biggest decliners so far this year, led the way lower. Apple fell 1.4%.
Health care stocks also lost ground. Drug delivery technology company Catalent slumped 7.4% for the biggest drop in the S&P 500 after giving investors a disappointing revenue forecast.
Energy stocks made gains as U.S. crude oil prices rose 4.2%. Exxon Mobil rose 2.3%.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which follows expectations for longer-term economic growth and inflation, rose to 3.11% from 3.03% late Friday. The yield on the two-year Treasury, which tends to track expectations for Fed action, rose to 3.43% from 3.38%.
Investors have been closely watching economic reports to get a better sense of how much the economy is slowing and whether inflation is starting to cool from the hottest levels in four decades.
The Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation decelerated last month, while other data shows consumer spending slowed. Wall Street will get several more updates on the economy this week.
The Conference Board will release its latest reading on consumer confidence on Tuesday.
The government will release its closely watched monthly jobs report on Friday. The employment market has remained resilient amid a broader slowdown for the economy. That has helped temper worries that the U.S. is facing a potential recession.
European markets also closed lower and Asian markets closed lower overnight. Chinese economic data showing a drop in industrial profits indicated that a strong recovery there will take time, amid fresh COVID-19 restrictions. | https://www.wpri.com/business-news/ap-business/ap-asian-shares-slide-on-wall-street-drop-that-ended-last-week/ | 2022-08-29T23:48:40Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/business-news/ap-business/ap-asian-shares-slide-on-wall-street-drop-that-ended-last-week/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 17 |
A light therapy mask is a good choice for beauty aficionados who like to try at-home devices
At-home beauty devices have been growing in popularity over the past few years, and light therapy masks are no exception. Because they provide therapeutic illumination from the comfort of home, many people have turned to them to improve common skin concerns such as blemishes and fine lines.
While you aren’t likely to achieve the professional-level results of in-office treatments that correct skin concerns, there is a chance that your skin will benefit from using a light therapy mask. To help you make an informed purchase, we’ve compiled information along with top-selling masks for your consideration.
How do light therapy masks work?
Light therapy has been used in the fields of dermatology and plastic surgery for years to improve the appearance, texture and firmness of skin. Powered by infrared lights that are designed to treat skin effectively and gently, this therapy works by penetrating the skin to promote healing, collagen production and cell regeneration.
Light therapy mask lights
Light therapy masks emit both red and blue LED light that penetrates the skin. While the red lights reduce inflammation and redness, stimulate collagen, tighten skin and minimize the appearance of fine lines, blue lights treat blemishes and acne by killing bacteria that aggravate such skin imperfections. Most masks have three modes, which allow you to use red or blue lights or a combination of both.
Red and blue lights are the most effective and studied LED lights that are used for professional skincare treatments and in-home light therapy devices and masks. However, some masks offer additional lights such as yellow, green, purple and various hues of blue. While the effectiveness of these light colors have not been studied like their blue and red counterparts, mask manufacturers that incorporate them in their devices suggest that they promote blood circulation, lymph metabolism and more.
At-home light therapy devices, such as light therapy masks, harness light technology for convenient in-home treatments. Although not as effective as the light therapy treatments you’d receive in an office setting by a healthcare professional, noticeable results are possible when a quality mask is used as directed.
How to use a light therapy mask
Another selling point of light therapy masks is ease-of-use. Simply cleanse your face, put on the mask, power it on and use for the length of time suggested by the manufacturer. Keep in mind that the length of time and frequency of use varies depending on the mask and manufacturer.
Most light therapy masks have straps that are optional during use. They can be tightened so the wearer can do other activities during treatment. However, the straps aren’t necessary if the mask is worn while lying back and relaxing.
Light therapy masks are rechargeable. Once fully charged, they are ready to be disconnected from the charging cable and used for treatment.
Concerns associated with light therapy masks
If you are thinking about trying a light therapy mask, you’ll be pleased to know that they are generally safe when used as recommended. They are also much more convenient and affordable than professional treatments that require one or more office visits. However, there are few concerns to consider to help you decide if one of this type of device is right for you.
- They can be pricey. Reputable brands can cost several hundreds of dollars, but provide the peace of mind of being made by a trusted company.
- Results aren’t guaranteed. Some users may experience notable results, while others have minimal to no noticeable changes in their skin.
- Some have a poor fit. They may not fit the shape of the face, or the straps may be difficult to secure.
- Directions must be followed. All quality light therapy masks come with instructions. Following them closely will improve the likelihood of noticeable results and safety during use.
Best light therapy masks
Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite Dpl FaceWare Pro Light Therapy Mask
Made by a trusted skincare company, the FaceWare Pro produces red and blue light for targeting a variety of skin imperfections. It’s shaped to fit facial curves for optimal comfort during treatments. Although one of the more expensive options, it’s a quality mask with user-friendly features. Sold by Amazon and Sephora
In addition to red and blue lights, this mask emits green, yellow, purple, light blue and white lights that the company claims to offer numerous skin-perfecting benefits that include improved circulation and reduced redness. It comes with a remote with easy-to-navigate controls. Sold by Amazon
Comfortable and easy to use, this mask delivers red and blue light for numerous skin improvements. It also emits red, green, purple, yellow and cyan lights for addressing a variety of concerns. Sold by Amazon
Aphrona Moonlight 3-Color LED Facial Mask
This light fights acne, improves skin tone and minimizes lines and other imperfections with blue, red and green lights. The design fits the face nicely, which makes it comfortable to wear. Sold by Amazon
Solaris Laboratories NY LED Light Therapy Silicone Mask
The flexible silicone material of this mask stands out in terms of comfort, and also makes it easy to clean. It emits blue and red light to treat acne, signs of aging and more. We like that it’s backed by a one-year warranty. Sold by Macy’s
With seven different light hues, this therapeutic mask addresses numerous skin concerns. It also illuminates blue and red for treating lines, inflammation and breakouts. Sold by Amazon
Pure Daily Care Luma LED Light Therapy Mask
This light therapy mask includes blue and red lights in addition to five other hues that work together to soothe redness, calm inflammation, stimulate collagen and reduce the signs of aging. It comes with an easy-to-use controller. Sold by Amazon
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COLBERT, Wash. — Update: Washington State Patrol District 4 is reporting that the northbound lanes and one southbound lane are now open.
WSDOT East is reporting that US 395 is blocked off due to a collision at Half Moon Road.
Drivers should expect long delays. There is currently no information on who was involved in the crash and severity of injuries.
This is a developing story and we will provide more updates as we receive them.
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ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — Students and faculty entered the new state-of-the-art, $260 million Attleboro High School for the first time on Monday as the new school year began.
12 News reached out to the school by phone and were told by the principal’s office that things were going smoothly on the first day amid all the excitement.
School officials sent a letter to families and members of the school community last week highlighting some of the changes such as parking, drop-offs, and transportation.
The four-story building will be able to hold 1,725 students. Construction on the historical building began back in 2019.
Demolition of the old school began in April 2022 after serving the Attleboro community for over 50 years.
The school covers 475,000 square feet and comes as the biggest financial project in city history. | https://www.wpri.com/back-to-school/new-attleboro-high-school-welcomes-students-for-first-day/ | 2022-08-29T23:51:40Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/back-to-school/new-attleboro-high-school-welcomes-students-for-first-day/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
HILO, Hawaii (KITV4) -- A Mountain View man who was shot by police in downtown Hilo on Aug. 23 has been identified and charged for the incident.
Jordan Cacatian, 41, was charged with first-degree terroristic threatening, first-degree attempted assault on a police officer and second-degree attempted assault, according to the Hawaii County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
The incident happened just after 4 p.m. on Keawe Street in downtown Hilo. Authorities say officers were initially called out to a report of a man cutting himself with a knife. When officers arrived they found Cacatian sitting on a curb holding the knife. However, when officers ordered him to drop it, Cacatian ignored the command and began to walk toward the officer.
"The suspect ignored the officer’s lawful commands, and the officer subsequently discharged his duty weapon, striking the suspect in the lower extremities," a Big Island police spokesperson wrote on the day of the incident.
Body camera video was released by Hawaii Island Police the day after the incident. The video showed the officer firing his weapon and hitting Cacatian. Officers also deployed an electric gun to complete the arrest.
Paramedics took Cacatian to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He is expected to make a full recovery. No officers or bystanders were injured.
Cacatian is scheduled to appear in Hilo District Court, Monday afternoon.
This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to Big Island Crime Stoppers at 808-961-8300.
The officer who fired his weapon is a 14-year veteran of the department, and will be placed on administrative leave pending the internal review.
Matthew has been the digital content manager for KITV4 since September 2021. Matthew is a prolific writer, editor, and self-described "newsie" who's worked in television markets in Oklahoma, California, and Hawaii. | https://www.kitv.com/news/crime/man-shot-by-big-island-police-in-downtown-hilo-charged/article_f59f1418-27d7-11ed-ac40-0bd10503fa87.html | 2022-08-29T23:52:27Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/crime/man-shot-by-big-island-police-in-downtown-hilo-charged/article_f59f1418-27d7-11ed-ac40-0bd10503fa87.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
KAPAAU, Hawaii (KITV4) -- Police on the Big Island are investigating after a child was killed in an apparent shooting accident at Camp Honokaia Boy Scout Camp, near Honokaa, Sunday afternoon.
Officers were sent out to the camp just before 2:30 p.m. on a report of an unconscious child following a “shooting incident.” Investigators say they found the child “lifeless,” suffering from a single gunshot wound near the rifle range.
Due to the extent of his injuries, the child was not transported for rescue. He was instead taken to Hilo Medical Center where he was pronounced dead around 8 p.m.
The victim’s age and identity are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Police say they are interviewing all of the children and adults that were present at the camp. Foul play is not suspected, authorities said.
This incident remains under investigation and is classified as a coroner’s inquest. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday to determine the exact cause of death.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police department’s non-emergency number at 808-935-3311, or Detective Jeremy Kubojiri of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section, at 808-961-2378 or email him at Jeremy.Kubojiri@hawaiicounty.gov.
Matthew has been the digital content manager for KITV4 since September 2021. Matthew is a prolific writer, editor, and self-described "newsie" who's worked in television markets in Oklahoma, California, and Hawaii. | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/child-killed-in-apparent-shooting-accident-at-big-island-boy-scout-camp/article_e82449da-27e5-11ed-aef8-17eb3262ee8d.html | 2022-08-29T23:52:33Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/child-killed-in-apparent-shooting-accident-at-big-island-boy-scout-camp/article_e82449da-27e5-11ed-aef8-17eb3262ee8d.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
President Joe Biden, seen here on August 25, will travel to Philadelphia on September 1 for a primetime speech on "the continued battle for the soul of the nation" in front of Independence Hall.
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President Joe Biden will travel to Philadelphia on Thursday for a primetime speech on "the continued battle for the soul of the nation" in front of Independence Hall, the White House said Monday.
The speech will come a week after the President returned to the campaign trail with a fiery speech in which he offered one of his sharpest rebukes of Republicans who have stuck to the credo of his predecessor, labeling it "semi-fascism" and predicting it has gone too far for most of the country. NBC News was first to report on the Philadelphia speech.
In that speech last week, Biden test-ran the message he is expected to tout aggressively for Democrats this fall. It also showed how his attacks on Trump, and Republicans who have remained loyal to him, have grown distinctly sharper as November's midterm elections approach.
"What we're seeing now is either the beginning or the death knell of an extreme MAGA philosophy," Biden told a group of Democratic donors at a private home in Maryland ahead of the rally.
"It's not just Trump," he went on, "it's the entire philosophy that underpins the -- I'm going to say something: It's like semi-fascism."
Labeling Trump's views a type of proto-fascism marked an escalation in Biden's reprimands of his predecessor, and laid the groundwork for a midterm political message designed to paint his opponents as too extreme for most voters.
Biden said throughout the 2020 campaign that he was running to restore the "soul of the nation" and he and his White House have returned to that statement repeatedly throughout his first years in office.
Vice President Kamala Harris also took to the campaign trail Saturday, and issued a stark warning on threats to democracy during a DNC fundraiser in California.
"I was there in Washington, DC, after the election, when we won, and on January 6, I was there in Washington, DC -- I was still a senator and the vice president-elect -- when there was a direct, tangible attack on our democracy," Harris told supporters. "When we talk about what is at stake, in terms of who represents what, we have to understand that this is a moment in time that challenges everyone running for office to state where they stand on preserving and defending our democracy." | https://www.kitv.com/news/national/biden-to-speak-about-the-continued-battle-for-the-soul-of-the-nation-thursday/article_96569d52-9612-56d6-8774-d74a58d675c6.html | 2022-08-29T23:52:39Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/national/biden-to-speak-about-the-continued-battle-for-the-soul-of-the-nation-thursday/article_96569d52-9612-56d6-8774-d74a58d675c6.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
An aerial view of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate is seen, Aug. 10, in Palm Beach, Fla. The Justice Department has identified "a limited set of materials" from its search of documents taken from Mar-a-Lago that potentially contain material covered by attorney-client privilege and is in the process of addressing privilege disputes, it said in a court filing August 29.
The Justice Department has identified "a limited set of materials" from its search of documents taken from Mar-a-Lago that potentially contain material covered by attorney-client privilege and is in the process of addressing privilege disputes, it said in a court filing Monday.
In a court filing last week, Trump, who is requesting a "special master" to oversee the review of evidence recovered from the search, pointed to some additional legal discussion of case law that he said supported his request. One of those cases had to do with his former attorney Rudy Giuliani. Nowhere in the filing did Trump suggest that material dealing with attorney-client privilege was seized in the FBI's search of his resort.
US District Judge Aileen Cannon has put both parties on notice that she had a "preliminary intent" to appoint a special master, a third-party attorney who would filter out privileged material seized in the search.
She has scheduled a hearing for Thursday in Florida.
The FBI used law enforcement personnel who were not part of the investigation to search Trump's office in order to protect against potential attorney-client privilege issues, according to a redacted version of the search warrant affidavit released Friday. The affidavit says that the FBI used a "Privilege Review Team" to search the "45 office," separate from the investigators who searched other areas of Trump's residence authorized by the warrant.
This story has been updated with additional details. | https://www.kitv.com/news/national/limited-set-of-materials-potentially-covered-by-attorney-client-privilege-found-in-mar-a-lago/article_77a84796-984d-506b-b447-0521237060b8.html | 2022-08-29T23:52:45Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/national/limited-set-of-materials-potentially-covered-by-attorney-client-privilege-found-in-mar-a-lago/article_77a84796-984d-506b-b447-0521237060b8.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Marquette volleyball was earning votes in the preseason AVCA top 25 poll, and their pathway to a ranking in the first in-season poll of the year was by beating preseason #11 Kentucky. Marquette did their part on Friday night, and the AVCA voters followed up with their end. The new top 25 came out on Monday afternoon, and YOUR Golden Eagles are the new #24 team in the country!
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— Marquette Volleyball (@MarquetteVB) August 29, 2022
Marquette picked up 214 points in the polling, well behind #23 UCLA at 313 points and just barely ahead of #25 USC with 208 points. That might sound like Marquette was barely ranked, but that’s not the case. Utah is the first team outside the top 25, and they snagged only 102 points in this week’s polling.
Wisconsin holds on to their spot as the best ranked team on Marquette’s schedule this week. They did drop in the poll though, falling three spots to #6 after losing to Baylor down in Fort Worth over the weekend. The aforementioned Wildcats fell five spots to #16 after losing to the then-unranked Golden Eagles. Illinois is the other non-conference opponent earning votes in the poll this week, and the Illini dropped two spots to #19 in the new top 25. They suffered a 3-0 loss to then-#9 Georgia Tech in their first match of the season.
“Moving On Up” is the theme of the week in the Big East as Creighton advanced in the poll after a 3-0 start to their season. The Bluejays are now the #17 team in the country after coming in at #18 to start the season.
Marquette moving into the top 25 means the Golden Eagles will be one-half of one of the biggest matches in the sport over the next week. On Friday night, MU will head a little bit to the west to square off with the #6 ranked Badgers. That match is set to start at 7pm Central, and Big Ten Network was already set to broadcast it before it became a contest between two ranked opponents.
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Naya Reynolds, 22, was the kind of person who made sure the whole family had matching outfits to wear for Christmas.
“She wanted the best for everybody. She loved her family. She loved her nephews. She wanted to do something with her life,” Maya Davis, Naya's mother, said.
Naya's way of life couldn't be more opposite from how she died, says those who love her. Naya, shot and killed in a car on the 94 entrance ramp on Friday. Two other people, a pregnant woman and an 18-month-old child were shot. They are both expected to survive. The woman's unborn child is also expected to survive.
But for Davis, life for her and her family will never be the same. Naya's family and loved ones say her death makes no sense, that Naya was a young woman with her entire life ahead of her.
“It makes no sense. She was just on her way home, that’s it. We were together that day. We were all at my daughter's house,” Davis said.
The driver of the car, a 42-year-old Kalamazoo man, ran after the car was shot, according to Portage Police. The man was arrested on outstanding warrants. Portage Police say he is not cooperating with the investigation.
Naya's cheer coach while she was a student at Kalamazoo Central High School, Deveta Gardner, says losing a member of their cheer family is an unimaginable loss. Coach Gardner and Naya routinely met up for lunches, Gardner saying just a few weeks ago Naya promised to finish up her degree at Western Michigan University.
Naya was studying criminal justice. She worked at "Let's Talk About It," a local organization that helps young people find their way. Naya's mom says at her daughter's balloon release, someone came up to her she had never met before.
“A young lady, who I’ve never met… stopped me. She said 'I know you don’t know me, but Naya would pray for me. Would call me every morning and pray for me. Because I used to steal. Naya would pray with me so I wouldn’t have to steal anymore...' And she wanted me to continue with her what Naya started. I told her, I would be honored,” Davis said.
Naya was firm in her faith, and Maya says she finds comfort knowing her daughter helped others find a love for God.
Maya says she is praying for the person who killed her daughter, and praying they find it within their heart to turn themselves in.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Silent Observer, where you can remain 100% anonymous.
“I want somebody who has a heart to speak up. I want the person or persons to know... I'm praying for them as well. Because, the gospel... nobody is beyond the reach of the gospel,” Davis said. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo-bc/kalamazoo/family-remembers-naya-reynolds-bright-future-cut-short | 2022-08-29T23:58:20Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo-bc/kalamazoo/family-remembers-naya-reynolds-bright-future-cut-short | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Tesla has been hit with a lawsuit from a California owner of a Tesla Model 3, and a potential class action suit was proposed over a braking issue with the vehicles.
The Model 3 owner claims that the car's driver-assisted feature dealing with braking causes their vehicle to suddenly stop for no apparent reason, for obstacles that don't exist, according to court documents, Reuters reported.
In the proposed class action lawsuit, the text called the issue a "frightening and dangerous nightmare."
In an August report from Vox, long waits and missing parts were just some of the details that customer complaints to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) show, including for owners of Tesla's Model 3.
Over 1,000 complaints regarding Tesla have come to FTC officials about service problems, delays, and getting parts to fix the vehicles, the report said, citing documents obtained through public records requests.
In the report, it details how one customer posted a photo on social media and tagged the company, alleging that after waiting 51 days for their model S to be fixed, they found that some parts where duct-taped together.
In September of last year, the trade publication Inside EVs published a report on how a woman led a protest in Shanghai, China, at an auto show claiming that Tesla vehicles have faulty brakes. Tesla reportedly sued the protester for defamation. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/tesla-hit-with-lawsuit-over-phantom-braking-problem-class-action-suit-proposed | 2022-08-29T23:58:32Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/tesla-hit-with-lawsuit-over-phantom-braking-problem-class-action-suit-proposed | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division has restored the Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Francis Oborevwori as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 governorship election in the state.
The judgement of the Court, delivered on Monday, voided and set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court which had, on July 7, 2022, nullified his nomination on ground of certificate forgery and perjury.
Justice Peter Ige, who delivered the judgement of the Appellate court, held that claims against the Speaker were criminal in nature and must be proved beyond reasonable doubts.
The Appellate Court also held that David Edevbie, who filed the suit at the Federal High Court, ought to have approached the court via Writ of Summons to enable resolution of disputes and not by originating summons where only affidavit evidence is required.
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Justice Ige said, the allegations of certificate forgery and faking of documents against the Speaker were such that required witnesses from those who issued the certificates and the alleged fake documents.
The court, therefore, upheld the victory of the Speaker at the May 25, 2022 primary election where he polled 590 votes to defeat Edevbie who polled only 113 votes to come second.
Justice Ige held that Justice Taiwo Taiwo’s judgment, which upheld certificate forgery against the Speaker, was a miscarriage of justice because the criminal allegations were not established as required by law. | https://tribuneonlineng.com/2023-appeal-court-restores-delta-speaker-as-pdp-guber-candidate/ | 2022-08-29T23:59:51Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/2023-appeal-court-restores-delta-speaker-as-pdp-guber-candidate/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities has declared a comprehensive, total and indefinite strike action beginning from 12.01a.m. on Monday, 29th August, 2022.
ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke announced this in a statement late Monday after the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Union held in Abuja.
He said: “Following extensive deliberations on Government’s response to the resolution of 14th February, 2022 so far, NEC concluded that the demands of the Union had not been satisfactorily addressed. Consequently, NEC resolved to transmute the roll-over strike to a comprehensive, total and indefinite strike action beginning from 12.01a.m. on Monday, 29th August, 2022”.
The statement read: “The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) held an emergency meeting at the Comrade Festus Iyayi National Secretariat, University of Abuja, Abuja on Sunday, 28th August, 2022. The meeting was called mainly to review developments since its last resolution that rolled over the nationwide strike action for another four weeks starting from 1st August, 2022.
“NEC observed with regret that the Union had experienced a lot of deceit of the highest level in the last five and half years as the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) engaged ASUU in fruitless and unending negotiation without a display of utmost fidelity. In 2017, the Federal Government constituted a committee to renegotiate the 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement under the chairmanship of Dr. Wale Babalakin. After three years of fruitless negotiation, Dr. Babalakin was replaced in December 2020 with Professor Emeritus Munzali Jibril.
“The Renegotiation Committee produced and submitted a draft agreement to the Federal Government in May, 2021. It is sad that, until 14th February, 2022 when the ongoing strike commenced, the Federal Government made no significant efforts to either sign the agreement or commence implementation. It was only after the commencement of this strike that the Federal Government reconstituted the committee with Professor Emeritus Nimi Briggs appointed Chairman to lead the Government Team.
“NEC recalled that, before meeting with our Union, the Nimi Briggs Committee confirmed to ASUU in writing that it was consulting with all relevant stakeholders in order to aggregate Government’s position/offer. After intensive bargaining, ASUU came to a compromise with the Professor Briggs-led Team leading to the submission of the second Draft Agreement to the Federal Government in June, 2022 for consideration and approval for signing by the two parties within one week.
“This was done in line with the principle of collective bargaining. Shortly after and against all expectations, however, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, and later his Minister of State, Festus Kayamo, alleged that the Union chased away representatives of government agencies and thereafter fixed unreasonable and unimplementable salary package for its members. They claimed that the government would need to borrow 1.6 trillion Naira to implement the Draft Agreement; a claim that is not only malicious but contrived to blackmail the Union.
“Subsequently, some miserable, unilateral, and insulting take-it or-leave-it offers of between N30, 000 and N60,000 monthly salary were thrown at the Union. This was obviously an attempt to abrogate the principle of collective bargaining which has guided ASUU engagements with Federal Government since 1981.
“NEC noted that ASUU and other well-meaning Nigerians have expressed serious disappointment by and consternation on the attitude of the Government conveyed by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, who had deliberately misinformed the public and reduced the current struggle of ASUU to the payment of withheld salaries, claiming that all other contentious issues had been resolved. For the avoidance of doubt, however, none of the issues that forced our Union to resume the suspended strike as listed in the December 2020 FGN-ASUU Memorandum of Action (MoA) has been satisfactorily addressed by the Government to date.
“The draft renegotiated FGN-ASUU Agreement (second draft) remains unsigned; the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) has not been adopted and deployed to replace the discredited Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS); and the White Papers on Visitation Panels to Federal Universities, if ready as claimed by Government more than six months ago, are nowhere to be found.
“Similarly, Government has not delivered on the promised balance of one tranche of the Revitalization Fund more than one year after, the outstanding two tranches of the Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) have not been released; and nothing has since happened on the promised support for amendment to the Law of the National Universities Commission (NUC) to stem the tide of proliferation of universities especially by the State Governments.
“NEC was utterly disappointed in agents of Government, especially the Minister of Education, for the deliberate falsehood and misrepresentation of facts aimed at scoring cheap political gains. It is disheartening to imagine that a Minister whose responsibility it is to resolve the crisis can overnight turn round to lead in this ignoble enterprise of distorting facts and misleading Nigerians.
“The disdain with which the Minister of Education handled questions about the ongoing ASUU strike at his distasteful Press Conference on Thursday, 18th August, 2022 lends credence to the widespread suspicion that the current Government never believed in saving public universities from the misfortunes that have befallen Nigeria’s public primary and secondary schools.
“NEC noted with delight that, in defence of the integrity of the process leading to the agreement reached with government, the Briggs Committee has, in a well publicized newspaper advertorial, confirmed that all the proposals and recommendations it made to ASUU were properly discussed and cleared with their Principal.
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“The Committee also confirmed that throughout the renegotiation process, all the relevant government agencies, including National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, Budget and Finance and Federal Character Commission (FCC), were in attendance. In addition, the paid advert by the Briggs-led Government Team equally showed that the figure of N1.1 Trillion quoted by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, and his Minister of State, Festus Keyamo, and some other government officials as amount needed to implement the salary increase, came from some imaginative blues and was no way close to reality. We commend members of Nimi Briggs-led Team for their unprecedented act of courage.
“By this singular act, the Team has put the lie to official propaganda against ASUU and the entire renegotiation process. May this race of Nigerians multiply!
“NEC observed with displeasure that some mischievous Vice-Chancellors and Chairpersons of Governing Councils of State Universities have evolved disingenuous underhand tactics to undermine the current ASUU struggle in their various Universities. ASUU struggles are to save Nigerian public universities irrespective of ownership – Federal or State.
“The Union views with all seriousness the fact that the sanctimonious behaviour of these university administrators and managers does not stop them from accessing yearly grants of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) which ASUU struggles of the 1980s and 1990s brought to life. Neither did their holier-than-thou attitude keep these invidious individuals from jumping into the next flight to come for project defence each time ASUU struggles had translated into some handsome funds for the revitalization of their universities (hostels, laboratories, workshops, lecture theatres, etc.).
“ASUU shall use all legitimate means at its disposal to protect and defend the interests of our members in public universities who may be victimised on the account of the ongoing struggles.
“ASUU NEC noted with pains, its concerns for Nigerian students who are also our wards and foster children and condemned Government’s seeming indifference to their plights. The Union empathizes with the students, their parents, as well as other stakeholders (including our colleagues who are undertaking their higher degrees) in the universities.
“ASUU reaffirms its belief in the sanctity of a stable academic system. Were it within our control, our universities would never have been shut for one day! However, ASUU was forced into taking this painful decision to prevent members of the Nigerian Children from the ruling class and their foreign collaborators from further destroying whatever is left of our public universities.
“We are all victims. We need the understanding, solidarity and sacrifices of all to ensure that every qualified Nigerian youth who cannot afford the cost of private university education or foreign studies has unhindered access to quality university education. ASUU strikes are aimed at saving public education, and ensuring that Governments (Federal and State) use our common patrimony to support quality public university education. This is our collective obligation.
“NEC acknowledged with appreciation past and current efforts by eminent Nigerians and groups to mediate in the lingering crisis. Our Union remains open to reasonable engagements as we have always done. However, ASUU remains focused on the full implementation of the 23rd December, 2020 Memorandum of Action for quick restoration of industrial harmony in Nigeria’s public universities”. | https://tribuneonlineng.com/asuu-begins-total-indefinite-strike/ | 2022-08-30T00:00:04Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/asuu-begins-total-indefinite-strike/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Yahaya Bello on Monday evening received former Borno State Governor, Senator Kashim Shettima at his Abuja residence.
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The governor and his guest had a brief closed-door meeting which centred on various plans and strategies for winning the forthcoming presidential election for the ruling party.
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Attorney: Video shows deputy stomping on 12-year-old boy during arrest
BELLE CHASSE, La. - An attorney for a 12-year-old boy has released a video that, he says, supports the claim that his client was stomped on by a sheriff's deputy in Louisiana.
Ryan K. Thompson of the Thompson Justice Institute said the video was taken February 19 as deputies were arresting the unidentified boy after pulling him over on a dirt bike in Belle Chasse in Plaquemines Parish.
The footage was captured by a dashboard camera in a Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office (PPSO) vehicle.
Thompson said the video shows PPSO Deputy Sheriff Anthony Dugas "violently" throwing his client to the ground and Deputy Joseph Francis kicking him several times.
Thompson added the boy was riding his bike with friends and family before he was stopped for alleged traffic violations. The boy had pulled over to the side of the road and turned off his engine before deputies approached him, according to the attorney.
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"My client never resisted these large adult deputies!" Thompson said in a press release.
The sheriff’s office, however, released a statement on Facebook saying that deputies were involved in a chase with several all-terrain vehicles, including the dirt bike the boy was operating.
Authorities said the riders were operating in a reckless manner without functioning headlights in a busy area. When deputies tried to approach them, the riders took off and a chase ensued.
One rider — 20-year-old Jaiques Wilson — ended up crashing and was arrested, according to deputies. He was sentenced to probation on three felony charges: aggravated obstruction of a highway, aggravated criminal damage and aggravated flight from an officer.
With regards to the 12-year-old, deputies said he "refused reasonable demands to get off of the dirt bike which led to him physically struggling with deputies while avoiding attempts to be handcuffed."
"Deputies proceeded to use necessary force to effect the arrest," the statement continued.
The boy was charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors including resisting arrest and traffic violations.
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Deputies went on to point out that the boy did not complain of any injuries when he was released to his family and did not make any complaints to the sheriff until he and his family hired a lawyer.
"All the facts of these cases will be presented in a court of law and we are confident the truth will be presented and justice will be served in both cases," the Facebook post read.
The boy’s family is calling for the deputy to be fired and an investigation to be launched. The sheriff’s office said they have cleared the involved deputies.
"PPSO has reviewed all the actions of the deputies that responded to the February 19th incident and determined all deputies performed their duties within the guidelines of the PPSO policy, using only the force necessary to subdue the suspects," the Facebook post continued.
The Thompson Justice Institute also represents Reginald Hamilton, who was severely injured in a separate incident involving deputies from the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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Chicago cops often scheduled to work 11 consecutive days: IG report
CHICAGO - A new report from Chicago's Inspector General is detailing the impact of canceled days off on city police.
The report found that Chicago Police Department members are working an average of 11 or more consecutive days at a time.
The numbers in the Inspector General's report are very concerning and although Police Superintendent David Brown seems to have misunderstood the contents of it, he still says the department is working to improve the situation.
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The IG's report says between April and May, ten percent of Chicago police officers — or roughly 1,000 — were ordered to work 11 days in a row.
Keep in mind, that's before peak summer when all of Chicago's summer events led to even more canceled days off.
But Superintendent Brown says while many officers were scheduled to work 11-day stretches, not all of them ended up doing so, and many of those who did have volunteered.
"Lots of industries have restrictions on how long it is appropriate for people to work without rest: airline pilots, truck drivers, medical residents, and we want to aid the city in its decision making to staff the police department in a way that best keeps people safe," said Inspector General Deborah Witzburg.
"We have work to do as far as some of the loose ends, but I believe most of it has been captured and we've been exempted. We're not canceling days off for Labor Day, for example. So we're concerned about our members' work schedules, we've made exceptions for officers, and we've added some relief to the canceled day-off rotation as well," Supt. Brown said.
The Inspector General was also critical of CPD's record-keeping when it comes to officer scheduling. She said the analysis was difficult for her office to conduct because staffing information is not kept in one central location, which she says isn't good for oversight or management of the CPD. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-cops-often-scheduled-to-work-11-consecutive-days-ig-report | 2022-08-30T00:00:26Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-cops-often-scheduled-to-work-11-consecutive-days-ig-report | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Son’s death: Ebenezer Obey appreciates Adeboye, fans, others
Music icon, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi has appreciated well-meaning Nigerians, and fans that sympathised with him across the globe, over the passage of his late son, Olayinka Obey-Fabiyi.
The veteran musician, also restated that the recent launch of Freedom from Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Ministry (FADAM) was aimed at converting adversity into societal solutions.
As part of the efforts to transform lives with the new initiative, Obey has launched a campaign tagged, “5 Minutes Daily Prayers for the alcoholics and drug-addicted persons and their parents and families.”
In a press release signed and made available by his General Manager, Mr Tunji Odunmbaku, the music legend, expressed his gratitude to everyone, especially the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and other notable clerics and well-meaning Nigerians that identified with him over the unfortunate incident, just as he stressed that he is leaving no stone unturned to transform lives through the newly launch ministry.
The release reads in part: “I sincerely thank you all for your messages, they mean a lot to me and the entire Obey- Fabiyi family. I can’t thank everyone enough for the outpouring of love, concern, and support. It was indeed overwhelming.
“I want to specially thank Daddy G.O., Pastor E. A. Adeboye, his Excellencies, Governors, Distinguished Senators, Traditional Rulers, and other great men of God too numerous to mention, well-meaning Nigerians, corporate bodies, and fans from home and in the Diaspora. I thank you all once again, and I pray that God will grant peace to all grieving parents and victims of alcoholism and drug addiction all over the world.
“While it is very painful that we lost Yinka through alcoholism, the Holy Spirit led me to turn the pain into the FADAM initiative, i.e. (Freedom from Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Ministry).
“Though Yinka was not into drugs, we must accept the fact that either alcoholism or drug, brings the same pain, sadness, and shame to the parents of the victims, which the FADAM initiative was established to address.
“Permit me to use this medium to emphasise that the recently inaugurated “Freedom from Alcoholism and Drugs Addiction Ministry (FADAM)” was aimed at converting adversity into societal solutions.
“I have received enquiries from some affected parents who wanted to know if FADAM already had rehabilitation facilities to which they could send their children, but I want to state categorically that we are yet to establish a rehabilitation facility.
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“Surprisingly, the MD/CEO of G-Text Homes, Dr. Stephen Akintayo, on his condolence visit recently, announced a donation of one acre of land to put up a rehabilitation facility for the victims of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
This donation of the one acre of land is an answered prayer for the building of a rehabilitation centre as many people have suggested having a rehabilitation facility. The rehabilitation centre will, therefore, run as an NGO. The setting up of this NGO will commence soon to have psychiatric doctors and other professionals that will assist in the rehabilitation process.
“Meanwhile, l am also using this medium to announce special 5 minutes of daily prayer from people across the globe to pray and intercede for parents and the victims of alcoholism and drug addiction, starting from September.
“No matter where you are or your location, you can be part of this five minutes prayer intercession every day as we’re people of different languages all over the world. I believe so much in the power of prayers because, with God, all things are possible through prayers. I, therefore, look forward to the people who will join us in this great commission.
“Now that Yinka has gone to rest and our moment of grief has subsided, l am rededicating the rest of my life to the work of God Almighty and service to humanity. Once again, l thank you all,” the release stated. | https://tribuneonlineng.com/sons-death-ebenezer-obey-appreciates-adeboye-fans-others/ | 2022-08-30T00:00:31Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/sons-death-ebenezer-obey-appreciates-adeboye-fans-others/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Chicago military high school retires NBA legend Tim Hardaway's jersey number
CHICAGO - There was a special honor for former NBA player Tim Hardaway in Chicago on Monday.
The basketball legend's jersey number was retired at Carver Military Academy High School.
Hardaway graduated in 1985.
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The jersey retirement comes as Hardaway prepares to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Hardaway is a five-time NA All-Star and coach, and Olympic Gold Medalist. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-military-high-school-retires-nba-legend-tim-hardaways-jersey-number | 2022-08-30T00:00:32Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-military-high-school-retires-nba-legend-tim-hardaways-jersey-number | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Hundreds of women marched to the office of the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in Alausa, Ikeja, protesting the suspension of Guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy for Legal Indications.
The Executive Director of Women Advocates Research Documentation Centre, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, over the weekend led other protesting women groups and civil society organisations representatives.
The protesters gathered at Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, under the bridge, and from there marched to Alausa to urge Sanwo-Olu to lift the suspension on the Lagos State Guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy for Legal Indications.
Speaking at the Alausa Secretariat, Akiyode-Afolabi said steps have been charted and conditions given as to which safe termination of pregnancy can be done if the woman has a kidney problem, cancer disease and other health-threatening issues in order to avoid unsafe abortion.
Afolabi said the governor sometimes in June came back to suspend that guideline after it had been adopted while they are aware that the suspension was based on political reasons.
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She stated that women are dying in Lagos State, adding that women’s lives matter and that the Lagos State Government should not play politics with the life of women.
The women advocate noted that it is important that Lagos State Government takes steps to ensure that it secures the lives of women.
While explaining the rationale behind the protest, Dr Akiyode-Abiola said the suspension is not fair to women, and it is going to cause more death for women.
Afolabi further explained that the guidelines were supposed to be a decision a doctor can make, which is a standard medical procedure, adding that the doctor can decide to terminate the pregnancy in a safe environment and atmosphere.
She, therefore, gave a 10-day ultimatum to the Lagos State Government that they are going to gather to demand that women cannot continue to die needlessly in the state. | https://tribuneonlineng.com/women-protest-against-suspension-of-safe-abortion-guidlines-in-lagos/ | 2022-08-30T00:00:37Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/women-protest-against-suspension-of-safe-abortion-guidlines-in-lagos/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
How to avoid student loan forgiveness scams
CHICAGO - We're getting a better timeline on President Joe Biden’s student loan relief.
Applications will become available in early October, and within four to six weeks, you could see your balance decrease.
The White House advises that those with student loans apply by November 15 if you want relief by the time the payment pause expires at the end of the year.
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But already, scammers are increasingly preying on borrowers eager for debt relief.
The Better Business Bureau says there are some red flags to look out for.
"Be careful you might be getting an email saying that they can help you. ‘Just click here.’ Those are usually the bait they want you to open up. What we want you to do is go to the Department of Education's website and get on their mailing list so you know when things are happening. When someone sends you something out of the blue, or that you got to act quickly, usually within 30 minutes, that's what we call the ‘tip off to rip off’ on those particular matters," said Steve Bernas with the BBB.
Applications will still be accepted after student loan payments resume on January 1, 2023.
If you need a reminder to apply, you can sign up for an email alert on the Department of Education's website. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/how-to-avoid-student-loan-forgiveness-scams | 2022-08-30T00:00:38Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/how-to-avoid-student-loan-forgiveness-scams | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
July 2022 jobs data from Japan.
- This snapshot from the ForexLive economic data calendar, access it here.
- The times in the left-most column are GMT.
- The numbers in the right-most column are the 'prior' (previous month/quarter as the case may be) result. The number in the column next to that, where is a number, is the consensus median expected.
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Unemployment is very low and the Bank of Japan is satisfied that the current high, for Japan, levels of inflation are transitory. What's not to love? (In the comments, please folks!) | https://www.forexlive.com/news/japan-data-july-unemployment-rate-26-vs-26-expected-20220829/ | 2022-08-30T00:08:40Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/news/japan-data-july-unemployment-rate-26-vs-26-expected-20220829/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A New Jersey man who posed as a former New England Patriots player in order to buy and sell Super Bowl rings that he claimed were gifts to Tom Brady’s family was sentenced Monday to three years in federal prison.
Scott V. Spina Jr., 25, of Roseland was sentenced by a judge in Southern California’s Orange County.
In 2017, Spina bought a Patriots’ 2016 Super Bowl championship ring from a Patriots player who then left the team. Prosecutors said Spina paid the player — identified only as T.J. — with at least one bad check and sold the ring for $63,000 to an Orange County broker of championship rings.
“When Spina obtained the player ring, he also received the information that allowed the former player to purchase Super Bowl rings for family and friends that are slightly smaller than the player rings,” the U.S. attorney’s office said in a statement.
Spina then called the company that made the rings, claimed to be the former player and ordered three family-and-friend rings with “Brady” engraved on them, claiming they were gifts for Brady’s baby, prosecutors said.
“The rings were at no time authorized by Tom Brady,” according to the criminal complaint.
Spina agreed to sell the rings for $81,500 to the same Orange County broker who bought the original ring, contending that Brady had given them to his nephews. The broker later tried to withdraw from the deal because he “started to believe that Brady did not have nephews,” according to the U.S. attorney’s office.
In November 2017, the same day that the buyer tried to back out, Spina sold the rings to an auction house for $100,000 — much more than he’d paid for them, prosecutors said.
At a February 2018 auction, one of them sold for more than $337,000, authorities said.
Spina pleaded guilty on Feb. 1. to one count of mail fraud, three counts of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft for posing as the former Patriots player, falsely telling the broker that the family rings were ordered by Brady and defrauding him in connection with three wire transfers for the deposit.
At his sentencing, the judge also ordered Spina to pay $63,000 in restitution to the former Patriots player who sold him the genuine Super Bowl ring. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/new-jersey-man-sentenced-for-tom-brady-super-bowl-ring-fraud/ | 2022-08-30T00:16:42Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/new-jersey-man-sentenced-for-tom-brady-super-bowl-ring-fraud/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The summer into fall transition happens in lots of lakes in September and can make for difficult walleye fishing, particularly during the early part of this month. Baitfish populations are often still high now and water temperatures haven’t cooled enough to get the fish thinking about putting on the fall “feedbag.” For those reasons, I like to rely on lure presentations that trigger reactionary bites. While you can’t “force” a fish to bite, you can often get them to react by using erratic, speedier presentations.
The first presentation that comes to mind when trying to get finicky walleyes to react is a bottom bouncer weight pulling a plain snell baited with a crawler or leech and pulled around 1 mph. While some wouldn’t consider this a “reactionary” presentation, I do! First, lots of traditional live bait rigging involves slower speeds and a stuttering bottom bouncer creates uneven bait action that other presentations don’t; erratic actions that often trigger bites. In fact, this particular method has been this fishing guide’s “go to” presentation over the years whenever the bite gets tough. Not only that, but it is also often one of the most efficient ways to catch walleyes during a hot bite too.
Bottom bouncers and plain snells, a.k.a. “plain rigs,” are top walleye options during tough bite conditions. Another method that relies on speed and erratic bait action is crankbait trolling. Some of the lakes I fish, in fact, seem to produce fish during the summer/fall transition when most other methods fail. Contour trolling, that is following a particular depth as it winds along some structural element like a large underwater point or the edge of a big flat, is one way to troll crankbaits.
Another trolling method and one that I’ve had good September successes with, is basin trolling out away from structure trying to find and trigger bites from walleyes roaming featureless deep water areas searching for food. This method is often best accomplished using lead core line and line counter reels to strain various depths looking for roaming walleyes. Adding planer boards to the mix makes it even more efficient as anglers can also cover wide areas of large, featureless basins by using the boards to take baits out away from the boat. The Off Shore planer boards I prefer are easy to use and, when equipped with Tattle Flags, make for even more efficient trolling as the flags alert anglers to the presence of weeds on the bait or nuisance panfish. Dying weeds floating in the water column that hit the line and then slide down to the baits can be a problem during early fall, a problem alleviated by the flags.
Crankbait trolling and plain rigs rely on either a trolling motor or gas motor and the speed and bait movements provided by those motors. Another method involving the use of glide baits relies on actions provided by the angler and his or her rod and reel. Glide baits fish either by being vertically jigged or cast and retrieved back to the boat. Regardless whether jigged or cast, anglers fish them by snapping the baits up and letting them plummet back to bottom. These baits are designed to have erratic, unpredictable falls that trigger bites from nearby walleyes. While relatively new to the fishing scene, glide baits are now one of the hottest things going when it comes to walleye fishing. In fact, many competitive walleye tournament anglers rely on these baits a great deal.
Whether you are a tournament pro or enjoy walleye fishing outside the competitive arena, you have probably been frustrated by more than one walleye fishing trip during September. Using one, two, or all of the methods outlined above might just trigger a bunch of reaction bites during this challenging time and end those frustrations this season.
As always, good luck on the water and remember to include a youngster in your next outdoors adventure!
Mike Frisch hosts the popular Fishing the Midwest TV series and is a co-founder of the ZEBCO School of Fish. Visit www.fishingthemidwest.com to see all things Fishing the Midwest.
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In the normally quiet neighborhood, known by most as the Jensen Addition in Fergus Falls, several streets will see mill and overlay work being done through the end of the week, Sep. 2.
The project, being performed by Mark Lee Excavating and Asphalt of Alexandria, will consist of the construction of a new pavement surface and concrete walk improvements.
The streets being affected by the project include:
Somerset Road to Springen Avenue to where the asphalt ends just before Water Plant Road
Circle Lane to the Cul-De-Sac to Somerset Road
Sunset Drive to Somerset Road to Fir Avenue
Terrace Drive to Somerset Road to Lenore Way
Lenore Way to Terrace Drive to Fir Avenue
Foothill Court to the Cul-De-Sac to Lenore Way
Specifically, crews will remove and replace selected portions of concrete curb and gutter along with pedestrian ramps at street intersections and concrete walks. They will also be milling the existing bituminous street surfaces and finally installing a new layer of pavement.
The city advises residents on the affected streets that once the contractor begins the street milling, residents will not be able to park until the pavement is reinstalled or generally five days following the milling operation. As well, they advised that even though the streets will not be closed to through traffic, motorists need to exercise caution while construction crew operations are in progress.
Public works director Len Taylor said the total cost will be $325,528. $269,280 of the project funding is coming from levy funds in the 2022 budget, while the $89,248 remainder would be funded by the unexpended mill and overlay allocation from 2021.
Mark Lee Excavating and Asphalt provided the low base bid of $196,376 and also provided the lowest bid for alternates one and two, with the combined alternates coming to $112,152.
Nothing will be assessed by the city to property owners for the project.
“It’s not going to be a project that will have assessments at all, it’s coming out of the street maintenance fund budget,” emphasized Taylor.
The total cost also represents the base bid, plus two alternates, which will allow the city to complete more work than what was originally proposed.
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A local group of that has organized in Fergus Falls called “Make a Splash," wants to do just that with an event being planned for Sept. 1, in a community wide effort to bring a splash pad to downtown Fergus Falls and specifically what would have been Phase II of the Downtown Riverfront Project that originally included a splash pad in its design before being shelved temporarily because of a projected $3 million gap in funding.
Make a splash team member Tasha Rohlfs said it’s clear.
“We’re so excited for the city to come out and show support for it. It’s clear that people really want this to happen. We just needed an event to kick it off and what a better place than the new pavilion,” said Rohlfs.
Rohlfs says the event will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with events all over downtown on Lincoln Avenue from Union Avenue to Mill Street with many downtown businesses participating.
There will also be activities at the Pavilion, on Court Street
Children’s activities will include a wacky hair booth, a storywalk, live music and photo booth. Rohlfssaid there will also be multiple food trucks.
Rohlfs mentions a pop-up splash pad being brought to the event by local resident Jake Krohn is a big deal because it will symbolize the need for a splash pad.
In addition to all the activities, Rohlfs said there will be lots of information available for residents wanting to know more about the Phase II project that would include a splash pad. She gave a lot of credit to Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer for getting the Make a Splash event a reality.
“Members of Fergus Falls have been very vocal and passionate about wanting a splash pad and Schierer is the engine behind making this happen. He knows that if his phone has been ringing off the hook, people are wanting a splash pad, people are telling him all the time. He is really trying to kick this off and make it special and I think it’s great that he’s listening to his constituents and following people's interests,” said Rohlfs.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (8/28/22) – The physical and mental readiness of each Guardsmen enables the National Guard to keep its promise to America to stand Always Ready, Always There, the component’s most senior general officer said here Sunday.
“Your health and resilience – both physical and mental – is vital to readiness,” the chief of the National Guard Bureau told Guard leaders in remarks that also provided a road map for the way ahead. “It’s not just about the miles you run, or the ways you manage stress, although both are very important.
“It’s about being ready to step into your formation and do your job whenever the call comes.”
Peak individual readiness is why members of the Kentucky National Guard’s 123rd Special Tactics Squadron could show up and prepare their gear within an hour of news of a July 28 deadly flash flood – assembling before even tasked.
Orders in hand, the team was out the door in two hours. By truck, boat and helicopter, they rescued 19 people, contributed to the rescue of 40 others, and recovered four flood victims, helping give families closure.
“You can make a difference by committing to your individual readiness – from maintaining physical and medical fitness, to your military occupation and education, to making sure your family is prepared when you have to respond on little to no warning,” Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson told Army and Air National Guardsmen gathered for the 144th General Conference of the National Guard Association of the United States.
Individual readiness is also why Montana National Guardsmen could save 87 people after this summer’s 500-year-flood devastated areas around Yellowstone National Park.
“You can make a difference by investing in your relationships every day – with your family, your employer, your fellow Soldiers and Airmen, and by developing your relationships with your partners at every level, from local first responders to your state partner counterparts,” Hokanson said.
“And you can make a difference by looking out for each other,” he said. “None of us serve alone – and together we have shown we can accomplish almost anything.”
The readiness of the entire force is also part of why those Kentucky and Montana Guardsmen could spring into action minutes after the no-notice call came.
“The skills we have honed to fight our nation’s wars also provide an invaluable service to our communities,” Hokanson said.
Glancing in the rearview mirror of the National Guard’s contributions around the world and right here at home over the last couple of years, Hokanson mostly focused his remarks on the road ahead.
A member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the general took the Guard’s senior role in the summer of 2020, during the National Guard’s largest mobilization since World War II.
Guardsmen were still in Afghanistan, and responding to hurricanes, wildfires, and civil unrest at home, and there was no COVID vaccine.
“On any given day, over 60,000 Guardsmen were serving our communities and nation, around the globe,” Hokanson said.
Today, Guardsmen are training members of Ukraine’s armed forces in Germany and providing materiel support. They continue response to persistent, record-breaking natural disasters. They helped evacuate and resettle Afghan refugees, save lives in fires and floods, and vaccinate millions of Americans.
“We still meet every mission,” he said. “We still meet every deployment. We still uphold our promise to America. I’m inspired by the difference we’re making all around the world.”
The National Guard Bureau, which Hokanson heads, exists to maximize performance and accountability through its support to “the 54” – the states, territories and District of Columbia – which ensures Guard formations remain integral to America’s defense and the Joint Force.
Among initiatives Hokanson outlined:
Healthcare
About 60,000 members of the 453,000-strong Army and Air National Guards do not have health insurance.
“This means many do not get the healthcare they need when they’re not in a duty status,” Hokanson said. “The National Guard is 20 percent of the Joint Force, and our nation cannot deter, or fight and win our wars without the National Guard. And lost readiness costs more than the price of healthcare.”
Calling healthcare a strategic and moral imperative essential to readiness and vital to recruiting and retention, Hokanson said: “Our National Guardsmen need healthcare, regardless of duty status. We fight the same wars as our active duty counterparts. We spend weeks, months, even years away from our families, like our active duty counterparts.
“We must provide healthcare for every single person who serves in uniform,” he added, “so they are always ready to fulfill our promise to America.”
Childcare
The Army National Guard is piloting a drill weekend childcare program across six states starting in October.
“No one in uniform serves alone,” Hokanson said, “and when we prioritize people, that includes prioritizing our strongest supporters and our greatest advocates: our families.”
Annual Training
Guardsmen are required to complete the same mandatory training and briefings as active duty troops, such as cyber, sexual harassment and assault prevention and suicide awareness. For the traditional status members who comprise most of the force – troops who balance civilian careers with their military duties – increasing requirements compete for the critical time needed to sustain Soldier and Airmen skills.
The NGB has worked with the 54 and the parent services – the Army and Air Force – to prioritize and consolidate mandatory training requirements into a single drill weekend, freeing up the rest of the year to maintain and sharpen military professional skills, boosting component readiness.
Army: Eliminated 16 requirements. Reduced 38 administrative tasks. Army Guard now can complete all mandatory training in two days.
Air Force: Gone are 15 requirements. Consolidated 16 courses. Evaluating mandatory tasks. Exploring initiative to allow Airmen to “test out” of some.
“We’re making real progress,” Hokanson said, “and that … translates to readiness.
“Readiness begins with the individual,” he said, “but modernization begins as an enterprise.”
Modernization
“We work in a system of systems,” the CNGB said. “Our states, our parent services, the Joint Force, and our partnerships at every level. All of these elements affect modernization – personnel, equipment, training, processes, and more.”
The Army and Air National Guard and the Air Guard’s space missions now are included in their services’ modernization programs. A roadmap is created to modernize all major weapons systems. Congressional funding – in the form of National Guard and Reserve Equipment Appropriations, or NGREA – is now linked to America’s National Defense Strategy, service and combatant command priorities, and domestic operations requirements.
“We must remain relentless in pursuing our goal of deployable, sustainable and interoperable equipment and force structure,” Hokanson said. “That will always be a vital priority.
“We’ve proven the National Guard is an operational force – but that’s not enough,” he continued. “We must be an operational force that is modernized so we are fully interoperable with the Joint Force, and our partners and allies.”
Telework
Where it makes sense, Hokanson has spearheaded a 10 percent telework initiative, allowing some of the NGB workforce to remain in home states and work remotely.
The general cited improved state / NGB communication; retention of high-skill, high-talent team members; improved staff competitiveness for higher positions; an increase in the inclination of the 54 to share their best talent; family stability; and readiness gains as benefits.
“Most of all, it brings us closer to being the agile, adaptable, integrated force we need to be,” he said.
State Partnership Program
The Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program, or SPP, began in the Baltics in 1993. This security cooperation program aligned with combatant command priorities celebrates its 30th anniversary next year and now includes 45 percent of the world’s nations.
“The 2022 National Defense Strategy is clear,” Hokanson said. “Mutually-beneficial alliances and partnerships are an enduring strength. They are critical for achieving our objectives – and we have been doing it for almost 30 years.”
The SPP is, he said, “one of the best, most valuable security cooperation programs in the world.”
The NGB will issue country recommendations this summer to add 30 more countries to the 93-nation SPP over the next 10- to 15-years.
“People, Readiness, Modernization, and Reform – they aren’t top-down priorities: they belong to all of us,” Hokanson said.
You can find Guardsmen in the heart of almost every American community, he observed. And in the heart of the Joint Force, world events, and the human experience.
“I am proud to share our stories and represent our Guardsmen,” Hokanson said. “Together, we have shown we can accomplish almost anything.”
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(NewsNation) — Contamination has left a northern New Mexico town with less than three weeks worth of clean water.
Wildfires that spread through the northern part of the state earlier this year tainted the water supply for the city of Las Vegas, forcing the town to distribute bottled water and cut consumption.
“We’re very fortunate in that the community has been very supportive through this crisis,” Mayor Louie Trujillo said Sunday on “NewsNation Prime.” “Everyone is doing a fantastic job in conserving the water that we do have.”
The city’s watershed was burned over in the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire, and now debris is running off into the Gallinas River. The current filtration system can’t handle the excess contaminants, leaving the city looking elsewhere for a clean water supply.
Residents have cut their usage by about 40% to 50% of typical levels, Trujillo said, and officials are investigating tapping into other nearby reservoirs, among other solutions.
“We’re relying now mostly on a temporary filtration system,” Trujillo said. He said there are fewer than 20 days worth of clean drinking water left.
The cleanup effort could take up to 10 years, Trujillo has been told. It could mean having to completely replace the city’s water filtration system.
“We’re told that we’re in this for quite some time,” Trujillo said. “Now we will have to design and pay for a huge improvement or replacement of our filtration system.”
As climate change results in hotter temperatures, drier air and more frequent wildfires, the economic costs of natural disasters are rising. Flooding in Dallas last week resulted in an estimated $6 billion in damages.
Economist Rebecca Ryan said the insurance market is facing higher claims than its ever had. Additionally, the White House has estimated climate change will cost the U.S. $2 trillion each year by the end of the century.
“This is more than the value of Google,” Ryan said. “Sometimes those numbers don’t include things like loss of life … so I think that’s probably a pretty conservative number.” | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/contamination-leaves-nm-town-with-fewer-than-20-days-of-clean-water/ | 2022-08-30T00:18:03Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/contamination-leaves-nm-town-with-fewer-than-20-days-of-clean-water/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In second round action of the 2022 Class C State Amatuer Baseball Tournament, the Fergus Falls Hurricanes saw their rally fall just short, in a 9-8 loss to the Waconia Lakers.
Waconia jumped out early, batting around and scoring seven runs in the second inning. The Canes answered with three of their own in the bottom of the third, only to see the Lakers get out to a 9-3 advantage, after four and a half innings.
Fergus slowly chipped away, pushing one across in the fifth, three in the sixth and one more in the eighth.
After holding Waconia in the top of the ninth, the Canes had a pair of singles to put the tying and winning run on base. A slick play at first base recorded the final out of the game and the end of the season for Fergus.
Sean McGuire picked up three hits, including two doubles, an RBI and three runs. Tosten Mann had three hits and two RBIs and Carter Thielke picked up a pair of hits.
Darin Stanislawski took the loss. He went just two innings, giving up seven runs on five hits and four walks, with a pair of Ks. Carter Stockert, a pick up player from the Alexandria Black Sox, pitched three innings of two run ball and Shane Trattles, from the Sauk Centre Titans, pitched the final four innings.
Elsewhere, the Urbank Bombers lost in their sound round contest to the Saint Patrick Irish, 5-1. Alex Koep was 2-3 with a run scored and Jacob Thoennes had the lone RBI.
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(NEXSTAR) – Millions of Americans are soon going to have much, if not all, of their student loans forgiven. But one of the biggest questions that has remained since President Biden announced his student debt forgiveness plan last week is when borrowers will receive relief.
We have known that as many as 8 million borrowers may qualify for relief automatically based on income data the Department of Education already has access to. For the remaining 35 million borrowers the White House believes qualify for student loan forgiveness, a form will need to be submitted.
What we haven’t known is when exactly that form would be available, and how long it would take for loan forgiveness to be approved and pushed through.
Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education, has an answer.
In a post on Twitter, Cardona explained forgiveness will be “as easy as 1,2,3.” He then outlined what the process will look like.
In early October, an application will be launched for borrowers that need to submit information needed by the Education Department.
After you’ve submitted that form (we don’t know what it will look like, but officials have indicated it will be short) Cardona says you can expect relief within four to six weeks.
While you’ll have until the end of 2023 to apply for loan forgiveness, you’ll want to fill out the application before Nov.15, 2022, to receive student debt relief before the payment pause ends, according to the Education Department.
In addition to announcing student loan forgiveness last week, President Biden extended the payment pause through the end of this year. This is the final time the pause, which was enacted in March 2020 by then-President Trump, will be extended, Biden said.
Until the application opens in October, there isn’t much borrowers can do. You can, however, register to be notified when the application is available through the Department of Education by filling out this form.
There are a few factors that will determine how much student loan forgiveness you’ll receive. You can review those here.
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Hosting the Melrose Dutchmen, on Aug. 27, the Fergus Falls Otters girls soccer team scored the first five goals – on the way to a 7-1 victory.
Senior Tyra Skjeret scored her first of three goals less than two minutes into the game, off of a corner kick. The lead was then doubled, with just under 32 minutes left in the first half, as Yana Prischmann found Madi Budke. Fergus would add on another goal, as Olivia Jurgens scored on a breakaway. The 3-0 lead would hold at halftime.
Skjeret would score her second goal on a hard shot from the corner of the 18-yard box, coming just over 10 minutes into the second half. She would then make it three, scoring just six minutes later, on a free kick and making it 5-0, Otters.
Melrose scored their lone goal at the 21 minute mark of the second half.
Ella Starzl tallied a brace (two goals) over the rest of the contest. The first was an unassisted goal at the 15 minute mark and the second was off an assist from Skjeret, with five to go.
“The girls played much better (against Melrose),” stated Otters coach Ben Jurgens. “Skjeret plays in the middle position and most of the game goes through her. She has great options in Prischmann, Budke and Starzl to pass the ball to and Vanessa Vaughn is leading the defense, doing a great job of getting used to the position.”
Skjeret scored five points in the game and now has four goals and two assists on the season.
“The girls looked comfortable being back on the turf,” said Jurgens. “If any athlete is looking for a great sport to join, you are welcome to join our soccer team. Between JV and varsity there will be plenty of playing time.”
Now at 2-0 on the season, the Otters will host Alexandria, on Aug. 30.
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Competing at the 2022 Central Minnesota River Run, hosted by Staples, the Fergus Falls Otters cross country teams get their season underway. Both teams finished in third place.
The girls were paced by a second place finish by Cassie Wellman, who finished with a time of 20 minutes 53.4 seconds. Naomi Dummer finished in 11th place (22:40.1), right behind here in 12th was Sarah Grotberg (23:00.7), Julia Anderson was 34th (25:14.4) and rounding out the top five was a 37th place finish for Rebecca Schindler (25:26.2).
Fergus boys were led by a trio of runners finishing right in-a-row. Jaden Miller was 11th (18:15.1), Matthew Tuel 12th (18:44.1) and Michael Schmidt was 13th (18:58.9). In 17th place was Tommy Erickson (19:19.7) and Henry Greenagel was 22nd (19:36.6).
Top three finishes for the boys teams: Park Rapids Area (28), Staples-Motley (63) and Fergus (75). For the girls: Staples-Motley (32), Park Rapids Area (83) and the Otters (96).
Other area results include, the West Central Area girls finishing in fifth place (103), led by a ninth place finish by Taylor Bennett (21:47.6). The WCA boys were in sixth (168) and Ottertail Central eighth (185). Peter Newark finished in tenth for OTC (18:15.0).
Fergus Falls XC is set to return to action on Sept. 8, at Detroit Lakes.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Three of the 12 unions negotiating with the nation’s biggest freight railroads have reached a tentative deal which will deliver 24% pay raises, in line with what a special presidential panel of arbitrators recommended earlier this month to resolve the stalemate before a strike could happen.
The tentative five-year deal announced Monday covers more than 15,000 members of the International Association of Machinists, the Transportation Communications Union and the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen unions.
But the two biggest rail unions that represent engineers and conductors said over the weekend they still haven’t been able to reach a deal their members would accept.
The railroads have until mid-September to reach agreements with all their unions before federal law would allow them to go on strike. If it gets to that point, however, Congress is expected to step in to keep the trains moving because a rail strike could be devastating to the economy. Lawmakers could impose terms on both sides or order arbitration.
Roughly 115,000 workers are represented by all the railroad unions. Even though they have been negotiating jointly as a coalition, each individual union now has to reach its own agreement with the railroads that its members will vote on. CSX, Union Pacific, BNSF, Norfolk Southern and a number of other railroads are represented by the National Carriers Conference Committee in the talks.
“It is critical for all stakeholders — including customers, employees, and the public — that all parties promptly resolve the negotiations and prevent service disruptions,” the railroads said in a statement.
The deal announced Monday closely follows the recommendations of an emergency board that President Joe Biden appointed last month. The board heard from both sides before issuing a 124-page report with recommendations. The railroads said they want to work out contracts based on those recommendations.
“This comes after a long, tough process that began almost three years ago and led us through every step of the Railway Labor Act, including a Presidential Emergency Board,” said Josh Hartford with the Machinists Union’s Rail Division.
The tentative deal includes one additional paid leave day a year. The raises in the deal are bigger than the 17% ones railroads were offering but not as generous as the 31% raises the unions sought.
In addition to the 24% pay boost, the board also recommended five $1,000 bonuses in the five-year deal which is retroactive to 2020. Rail workers will see increases in their health insurance premiums each year as part of the deal, but their cost will be capped at 15% of the total cost of their health plans.
The railroads have said the recommendations that the three unions associated with the Machinists agreed to Monday will deliver the biggest raises in decades and increase average railroad salaries up to $110,000 a year by the time the deal expires in 2025.
The heads of the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers — Transportation Division union that represents conductors and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union that represents engineers said in a joint statement Saturday that the railroads still hadn’t done enough to address their quality-of-life concerns. The unions have complained about strict attendance policies that railroads have imposed that make it hard to take any time off and about the increase in workload they have seen in recent years after freight railroads cut nearly one third of their workforces.
In their recommendations, the presidential panel of arbitrators said the unions’ concerns about working conditions should be resolved through arbitration instead of being addressed in the new contract. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/3-of-12-rail-unions-announce-tentative-deal-with-24-raises/ | 2022-08-30T00:18:40Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/3-of-12-rail-unions-announce-tentative-deal-with-24-raises/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
It was the first day on the job, Monday, Aug. 29, for Pasadena’s new city manager.
Miguel Márquez entered the building Monday, pledging a leadership approach that emphasizes working together on common problems.
And there are indeed challenges to tackle as the city emerges from more than two years of pandemic, open leadership positions and a vacancy on the City Council after the stunning death of a member.
“As I step into this new role, I will bring a collaborative approach to solving problems, which means listening to your concerns, thoughts, and suggestions,” he said in a message to city staffers on Monday. “You are the front lines of tackling our challenges–big and small. It will take all of us working together to build a just, innovative, and inclusive city for our current residents and for generations to come.”
Márquez, formerly the chief operating officer of the county of Santa Clara, touted the city and its services, and encouraged the kind of public service he said was exemplified by Cynthia Kurtz, who came out of retirement to be the interim city manager until the city tapped Márquez.
“We need look no further than Cynthia for inspiration as to what it means to serve the public with honor, integrity, and humility,” he said.
Kurtz stepped in after the resignation of former City Manager Steve Mermell late last year. Mermell had served for five years. And they were busy ones, leading the city through a successful effort to recover money following an embezzlement scandal, navigating the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent vaccine mandates and dealing with the ongoing fallout of a police shooting that has drawn the ire of many in the community.
Márquez — who as city manager is the city’s top administrator — will have his hands full in a city that needs to hire a police chief, is looking to restore trust in the police department and is grappling with how to make housing more affordable at a time when rent control could be on the horizon.
But tackling those problems requires a city that encourages dialogue based on an understanding of the issues, he said.
“I am excited to work with each of you to build a place where we engage in dialogue with one another, understand the issues in our community, and respond to them in a fair and equitable way,” he wrote in his letter to staff.
Formerly, Márquez was responsible for all operations of Santa Clara County, the largest in northern California with nearly 2 million residents, 22,000 full-time employees, and an annual operating budget in excess of $11 billion.
He has experience overseeing the day-to-day operations of the county, which serves a diverse urban and rural population. He has also worked with the county’s public health department, health and hospital system, public safety and justice systems, social services agency, parks and recreation.
Prior to his role in Santa Clara, Márquez served as an associate justice of the California Sixth District Court of Appeal, as the county counsel for the County of Santa Clara, as the general counsel of the San Francisco Unified School District, and as a deputy city attorney in the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office.
A native of Sacramento, Márquez received his law degree from UC Berkeley School of Law, his master’s degree in public policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and his bachelor’s degree in public policy from Stanford University.
He began his public service career as a deputy county counsel in San Mateo County. He has also worked for two private law firms — Cooley Godward LLP and Remcho, Johansen & Purcell — and as a management consultant at KPMG Peat Marwick, where he was part of a national financial and organizational consulting practice.
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In a sight that’s become an annual tradition, two Super Scooper firefighting air tankers returned — on lease from their owner, the province of Quebec, to the Los Angeles County Fire Department — to Van Nuys airport on Monday, Aug. 29, to assume their seasonal firefighting duties.
The pair of fixed-wing Canadair Bombardier CL-415s landed in the San Fernando Valley for their 29th annual tour of duty to help with a drought-worsened fire season that’s expected to a particularly challenging one for Southern California. More extreme heat and greater than normal wind events are on the horizon, heightening the risk of major wildfires.
The aircraft arrived just in time for a heat wave that’s expected to shatter records around the region.
The bright yellow aircraft swoop down to skim the surface of the ocean or local lakes to take on more than 1,600 gallons of water — a process that can take about 12 seconds — which it carries to dump onto raging wildfires.
Each year, the planes are leased on a 90-day basis, a term that can be extended during particularly fierce fire seasons.
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THOUSAND OAKS — Two weeks ago, Rams coach Sean McVay oddly said he wanted running backs Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson on the same timeline for returning to practice after he revealed that both were dealing with soft tissue injuries.
“The first goal is to get those guys back out here when both of them are able to go full speed, 100 percent with no restrictions,” McVay said on Aug. 15.
The Rams got the timelines to match and both returned to practice on Monday. Akers and Henderson were full participants, according to McVay.
“They looked good,” McVay said of his top two running backs. “They got a few reps, so that was a good thing.”
It seemed the timelines weren’t going to match after McVay mentioned that Akers was unable to participate in the workout that Henderson had Saturday in Cincinnati before the Rams’ preseason finale against the Bengals.
Initially, McVay didn’t provide details of Akers’ and Henderson’s injuries besides referring to them as soft tissue issues, but McVay said Monday that precaution was partly why the two running backs didn’t practice the past two weeks given their past history with injuries.
Henderson, a fourth-year player, hasn’t played a full season in his career and missed eight games last season, including three in the postseason.
“The consistency of trying to avoid some of the things that we can do in terms of being available,” McVay said about what he wants to see from Henderson this season. “Darrell has always been such a stud. He can do so many different things for us. With the ball in his hands, he’s dynamic. He’s a great slash runner. He’s got great skills out of the backfield. He’s tough as hell in protection. There’s not any limitations in what Darrell can do when he’s available.
“It’s just, ‘Hey, sometimes you can’t prevent some of the things that occur.’ Are we doing everything to develop the armor in the foundational strength for your body and just your weekly rhythm and routine to sustain throughout the course of the year? And that’s part of why we were a little bit, I wouldn’t say reluctant, but err on the side of caution of getting him back, but he looks good. I love Darrell Henderson.”
#Rams RBs Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson both holding helmets and wearing pads. Looks like they’re practicing today
— Gilbert Manzano (@GManzano24) August 29, 2022
Akers and Henderson are considered the team’s top two running backs, but rookie Kyren Williams will be a part of the rotation. He impressed during last week’s scrimmages with the Bengals, and he’s done well in pass protection, an area that often prevents rookies from seeing the field.
“That was one of my favorite things about (Williams),” McVay said. “Evaluating him coming out of Notre Dame, he wasn’t afraid (to pass protect). He’s got great contact balance and a low center of gravity to be able to get up through people. Good technique.”
ROOKIE SAFETIES TO CONTRIBUTE
The Rams are crowded at safety with Jordan Fuller, Taylor Rapp, Nick Scott and Terrell Burgess, but the team will likely create room for rookie safeties Quentin Lake and Russ Yeast on the 53-man roster.
“No, I don’t think it’ll have to get down to that,” McVay said about picking between the rookie safeties. “Russ has done a good job. He’s really played really well. He played every play in the first half (versus the Bengals) and played all the (special) teams (Saturday) and he’s only getting better. He’s got great range, really coachable, high-football character guy and so (I) really like him.
“I feel very similar, if you see the demeanor and the way that Quentin Lake has handled himself in the meetings and just the way that he’s attacking getting himself healthy and ready to go. … Both these guys are people that we anticipate being very helpful contributors for the Rams.”
Lake, a sixth-round pick from UCLA, hasn’t practiced this summer because of a knee injury and opened training camp on the physically unable to perform list. McVay recently said he had no injury update on Lake, which could mean he’ll remain on the PUP list to start the regular season.
TOUGH DECISIONS
The Rams have until 1 p.m. PT on Tuesday to trim their roster from 80 to 53 players. They’ll have several tough decisions and two will likely involve defensive tackle Jonah Williams and rookie offensive tackle A.J. Arcuri.
McVay said Sunday that Arcuri is definitely a candidate to be the eighth or ninth offensive lineman on the roster. He’s likely competing with veteran tackle Bobby Evans if the team decides to go with eight linemen.
“He’s got a good look in his eye and he’s done a lot of really good things,” McVay said of Arcuri. “I think you’ve seen the improvement from preseason Week 1 to (Saturday) and that was evident just based on taking your experience, applying it the right way, and then trusting the techniques and the fundamentals.”
For Williams, it might come down to whether the team opts to keep six defensive linemen. Marquise Copeland and Michael Hoecht are likely penciled in as backups for the starting trio of Aaron Donald, Greg Gaines and A’Shawn Robinson.
“He’s been a consistent player,” McVay said of Williams. “He understands how we want to be able to play up front.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time address "on the continued battle for the soul of the nation" Thursday outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the White House announced Monday.
Billed as a major address just over two months before the midterm elections, Biden, the White House said, will discuss how the nation's standing in the world and its democracy are at stake.
"He will talk about the progress we have made as a nation to protect our democracy, but how our rights and freedoms are still under attack," the White House said. "And he will make clear who is fighting for those rights, fighting for those freedoms, and fighting for our democracy."
Biden has increasingly sought to portray the November elections as a choice for voters between "ultra-MAGA Republicans" — a reference to former President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" campaign slogan — and Democrats. He told supporters last week that they had "to vote to literally save democracy once again" — and labeled some Republican ideology as "semi-fascism."
NBC News was first to report on Biden's plans for the address. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/biden-to-deliver-prime-time-speech-on-battle-for-democracy | 2022-08-30T00:29:24Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/biden-to-deliver-prime-time-speech-on-battle-for-democracy | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Tesla has been hit with a lawsuit from a California owner of a Tesla Model 3, and a potential class action suit was proposed over a braking issue with the vehicles.
The Model 3 owner claims that the car's driver-assisted feature dealing with braking causes their vehicle to suddenly stop for no apparent reason, for obstacles that don't exist, according to court documents, Reuters reported.
In the proposed class action lawsuit, the text called the issue a "frightening and dangerous nightmare."
In an August report from Vox, long waits and missing parts were just some of the details that customer complaints to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) show, including for owners of Tesla's Model 3.
Over 1,000 complaints regarding Tesla have come to FTC officials about service problems, delays, and getting parts to fix the vehicles, the report said, citing documents obtained through public records requests.
In the report, it details how one customer posted a photo on social media and tagged the company, alleging that after waiting 51 days for their model S to be fixed, they found that some parts where duct-taped together.
In September of last year, the trade publication Inside EVs published a report on how a woman led a protest in Shanghai, China, at an auto show claiming that Tesla vehicles have faulty brakes. Tesla reportedly sued the protester for defamation. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/tesla-hit-with-lawsuit-over-phantom-braking-problem-class-action-suit-proposed | 2022-08-30T00:29:30Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/tesla-hit-with-lawsuit-over-phantom-braking-problem-class-action-suit-proposed | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LAFAYETTE — It's finally game week here in Lafayette.
Louisiana is set to take on Southeastern in their home opener on Saturday, Sept. 3.
The Lions are a program that is known for winning ball games from in the regular season to making the FCS Playoffs twice in the last three years.
They are also ranked as high as No.16 in the FCS preseason polling. The caliber of a program that SELU holds is precisely why the Cajuns have them on their schedule.
“You play a team like southeastern, and they're used to winning,” Cajuns head coach Michael Desormeaux said. “You watch them on offense, defense, and special teams. They’ve got sound schemes. They've got good players that have played a lot of ball and produced a lot for them. You’re going to get a team that's going to come in here and expect to win, and the stage won't be too big for them.”
Ironically enough, this is just the fourth time that these two programs had met with the last time coming in 2017 when the Cajuns won 51-48.
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Most Yakima Valley schools are back in session, but that doesn’t mean the high temperatures and dangerous summer heat are done for 2022.
The National Weather Service’s Pendleton office has issued a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday for the Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley and Lower Columbia Basin.
High temperatures in the range of 97 to 103 degrees are predicted in the region, with slightly cooler temperatures expected Thursday and Friday, according to the weather service forecast.
A high of 99 degrees is predicted Wednesday and Thursday in both Yakima and Sunnyside, with highs of 98 and 97 expected on those days in Ellensburg. High temperatures are expected to moderate into the low 90s for Labor Day weekend, the weather service predicts.
The advisory notes that hot temperatures may cause illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke to occur. Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids and stay out of the intense heat and sun during the midday, afternoon and early-evening hours. | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/heat-advisory-issued-for-wednesday-in-yakima-valley/article_60e6c6cc-27f0-11ed-8931-9f0b02fe99fb.html | 2022-08-30T00:42:19Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/heat-advisory-issued-for-wednesday-in-yakima-valley/article_60e6c6cc-27f0-11ed-8931-9f0b02fe99fb.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A fire in the 500 block of Pletke Road roughly 2 miles from Tieton burned about 2 acres on Monday afternoon, according to the Highland Fire Department.
The brush fire started at about 2:45 p.m., and was contained by 3:45 p.m., with firefighters still on scene. No one was injured.
The brush fire burned through grass and a woodsaw, but a nearby house was undamaged. | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/highland-fire-department-contains-2-acre-brushfire-near-tieton/article_ee30b7a8-27ec-11ed-8be1-9fd78154a1f7.html | 2022-08-30T00:42:25Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/highland-fire-department-contains-2-acre-brushfire-near-tieton/article_ee30b7a8-27ec-11ed-8be1-9fd78154a1f7.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
I moved to Seattle almost a year ago this September.
My research before the 2,500-mile cross-country move from the East Coast to the Emerald City: I watched Washington-centric movies. Here’s what I learned, with recommendations for what to watch and what to skip if you’re conducting your own research.
The 'Twilight' saga
“Twilight” (2008), “New Moon” (2009), “Eclipse” (2010), “Breaking Dawn — Part 1″ (2011) and “Breaking Dawn — Part 2” (2012)
Plot: Based on Stephenie Meyer’s books and set in Forks, Clallam County, the film series follows the “Romeo and Juliet”-esque love story between new Washington transplant Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson).
Educational value: High. This movie was mostly filmed in Portland — not the real Forks — but it offers an atmospheric mood that I’ve used to describe Seattle winters.
Key takeaways
• Washington is gray and gloomy. When friends first asked me what Seattle’s like, I described it as living in a “Twilight” movie. Growing up in the Northeast, I’m used to four seasons and short winter days, but I wasn’t prepared for the endless gloomy, gray days or the seasonal depression succinctly illustrated in a one-minute “New Moon” montage scene where October, November and December bleed together with Bella sitting in her bedroom, missing the sparkly presence of her vampire boyfriend. When the sun occasionally comes out during these rainy winter months, my mood lifts and I feel like I, too, could sparkle like a Cullen.
• Washington has really tall, green trees. Besides teaching us a lot about baseball, “Twilight” shows off Washington’s really tall and green trees — also a fascination of “Twin Peaks'” Special Agent Dale Cooper (Yakima's own Kyle MacLachlan!). While I’ve since grown used to the greenery, my friend — also an Arizona-to-Washington transplant like Bella — reminded me that this kind of stuff doesn’t exist in other parts of the country, which are experiencing some form of drought.
'The Half of It' (2020)
Plot: Set in the fictional Eastern Washington town of Squahamish, this poignant coming-of-age Netflix film is about Ellie Chu (Leah Lewis), a gay teenage Asian American ghostwriter who’s paid by high school football tight end Paul Munsky (Daniel Diemer) to write love letters to his (and Ellie’s) crush, Aster Flores (Alexxis Lemire).
Educational value: Medium. This didn’t rank higher on educational value since I didn’t get a strong sense of place from this film beyond the city’s fictional name. “The Half of It,” which was filmed in New York state, could have taken place in other parts of America. That said: I absolutely adored this film — which is perfect for fans of John Green novels.
Key takeaways
• Washington has Native American roots. To the non-Washington resident, it may be hard to guess which of the following places are fictional: Squahamish, Sammamish, Suquamish, Swinomish, Squamish and Snohomish. The Pacific Northwest is the ancestral home to the Coast Salish tribes, whose language helped influence Washington’s origins. This film will teach you the correct pronunciation of Wenatchee.
• Dress code: Go for the plaid flannels. Plaid flannels. Stripes. Denim. Track jackets. Tees. Sweaters. Ellie Chu and the cast of “The Half of It” have an unobtrusive wardrobe that prioritizes comfort. They are also masters at the art of layering.
• Washington is hilly. When I think back to this movie, I picture Ellie biking up winding rural roads with slight inclines. Seattle is also hilly (if you need evidence, see Exhibit A: Queen Anne Hill).
'10 Things I Hate About You' (1999)
Plot: In order to date Bianca Stratford (Larisa Oleynik), new kid Cameron James (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) pays Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger) to date Bianca’s older sister, Kat Stratford (Julia Stiles).
Educational value: Medium. This highlights a number of Seattle tourist attractions including Kerry Park, Lake Union, Gas Works Park and the Fremont Troll, but this modern retelling of Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” doesn’t offer more than a visual tour of Seattle and Tacoma. Still, this film gets bonus points for being filmed in Seattle rather than cinematic look-alike cities like Vancouver, British Columbia, or Los Angeles.
Key takeaway
• Seattle likes coffee. As student tour guide Michael Eckman (David Krumholtz) explains the cliques of Padua High School (filmed at Stadium High School in Tacoma) to new kid Cameron, Michael notes the very edgy coffee kids who crowd around a Tully’s Coffee stand. Tully’s, like Starbucks, has roots in Washington. The chain’s first location was in a shopping center near Panther Lake in Kent.
'The Paper Tigers' (2020)
Plot: Aging gung fu (this is the Cantonese pronunciation used in the film) pupils Danny (Alain Uy), Hing (Ron Yuan) and Jim (Mykel Shannon Jenkins) reunite in Seattle’s Chinatown International District for the first time in decades after the death of their teacher, Sifu Cheung (Roger Yuan).
Educational value: High. Filmed in Seattle and directed by Olympia’s Quoc Bao Tran, “The Paper Tigers” has a distinct sense of place — transporting you to dim sum and Peking duck restaurants and back alleys in Seattle’s Chinatown International District.
Key takeaways
• Seattle’s the home to a gung fu legend. “The Paper Tigers” centered on the death of a fictional gung fu master, but Seattle is a city with martial arts roots. Bruce Lee, whose death gets a mention in the film, is buried in Seattle’s Lake View Cemetery. Lee lived in Seattle from 1959 to 1964. “The Paper Tigers,” which features an Asian American cast, plays homage to Lee and his legacy.
• Seattle has a vibrant Chinatown. This film is a great sizzle video for the Chinatown International District, showcasing landmarks like the Chinatown Gate, the arches and Ping-Pong tables at Hing Hay Park and the signs outside Tai Tung, Seattle’s oldest Chinese restaurant.
• It’s hard to park in Seattle. There’s a scene where Danny, who’s late to pick up his son from his divorced wife, boxes in two cars in a parking lot. I’ve never done the same, but I have been late to meetings after circling around Seattle streets in attempts to find parking.
'Say Anything …' (1989)
Plot: Teen Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) persuades his high school valedictorian crush, Diane Court (Ione Skye), to go on a series of dates with him in Seattle before she leaves for a London fellowship.
Educational value: Low. The iconic scene featuring John Cusack holding a boombox over his head is more memorable than an opening driving sequence featuring a “Welcome to Seattle” sign.
Key takeaway: None.
'Sleepless in Seattle' (1993)
Plot: Baltimore Sun writer Annie Reed (Meg Ryan) flies to Seattle after hearing a radio call from recent widower Sam Baldwin (Tom Hanks) and his 8-year-old son, Jonah Baldwin (Ross Malinger).
Educational value: Medium. This is the movie responsible for putting “Sleepless in Seattle” nightgowns in airport souvenir stores. It offers a postcard-esque view of Seattle’s Pike Place Market, Lake Union, Alki Beach and the Space Needle, but does it actually teach us that much about Seattle beyond the stereotypes?
Key takeaway
• “It rains nine months of the year in Seattle.” In an exchange with Meg Ryan, David Hyde Pierce, who plays her brother, famously said that line when talking about the undesirability of Seattle as a place to move to. Tom Hanks walks around with a big umbrella as buckets of rain fall outside his Lake Union houseboat. Yes, it rains in Seattle — and it also drizzles, sprinkles and showers — but I don’t remember the last time I’ve seen a Seattleite actually using an umbrella. | https://www.yakimaherald.com/what-a-seattle-newcomer-learned-from-wa-centric-movies/article_ce084180-27f6-11ed-a5a7-b3982dd8dfe5.html | 2022-08-30T00:42:31Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/what-a-seattle-newcomer-learned-from-wa-centric-movies/article_ce084180-27f6-11ed-a5a7-b3982dd8dfe5.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 28, 2022) – The Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) launches a BQM-177A subsonic aerial target (SSAT) during a Standard Missile (SM) 2 exercise conducted with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) as part of Pacific Vanguard (PV) 22 while operating in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 28. PV22 is an exercise with a focus on interoperability and the advanced training and integration of allied maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson)
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California lawmakers approve landmark fast food workers bill
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Monday advanced a nation-leading measure that would give more than a half-million fast food workers more power and protections, over the objections of restaurant owners who warn it would drive up consumers’ costs.
The bill would create a new 10-member Fast Food Council with equal numbers of workers’ delegates and employers’ representatives, along with two state officials, empowered to set minimum standards for wages, hours and working conditions in California.
A late amendment would cap any minimum wage increase for fast food workers at chains with more than 100 restaurants at $22 an hour next year, compared to the statewide minimum of $15.50 an hour, with cost of living increases thereafter.
“We made history today,” said Service Employees International Union President Mary Kay Henry, calling it “a watershed moment.”
“This legislation is a huge step forward for workers in California and all across the country,” she said as advocates offered it as a model for other states.
The Senate approved the measure on a 21-12 vote, with no votes to spare and over bipartisan opposition. That sends it to the Assembly for final action before lawmakers adjourn on Wednesday. Assembly members previously narrowly passed a broader version of the bill.
Debate split along party lines, with Republicans opposed, although three Democrats voted against the measure and several did not vote.
“It’s innovative, it’s bringing industry and workers together at the table,” said Democratic Sen. Maria Elena Durazo, who carried the bill in the Senate. She called it a “very, very well-balanced method of addressing both the employers, the franchisees, as well as the workers.”
Almost every Republican senator spoke in opposition, including Sen. Brian Dahle, who also is the Republican nominee for governor in November.
“This is a steppingstone to unionize all these workers. At the end of the day, it’s going to drive up the cost of the products that they serve,” Dahle said. He added later: “There are no slaves that work for California businesses, period. You can quit any day you want and you can go get a job someplace else if you don’t like your employer.”
Restaurant owners and franchisers cited an analysis they commissioned by the UC Riverside Center for Economic Forecast and Development saying that the legislation would increase consumers’ costs. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration also fears the measure would create “a fragmented regulatory and legal environment.”
The debate has drawn attention nationwide, including on Capitol Hill where Democratic U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna has expressed hope it will trigger similar efforts elsewhere.
It’s “one of the most significant pieces of employment legislation passed in a generation,” said Columbia Law School labor law expert Kate Andrias. She called it “a huge step forward for some of the most vulnerable workers in the country, giving them a collective voice in their working conditions.”
The bill grew out of a union movement to boost the minimum wage and Andrias said it would “work in conjunction with traditional union organizing to give more workers a voice in their working conditions.”
International Franchise Association President and CEO Matthew Haller countered that the legislation “is a discriminatory measure aimed to target the franchise business model to bolster union ranks.”
Organizations representing Asian, Black and LGBTQ businesses sent a letter to senators Monday arguing that the measure would harm minority owners and workers.
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Historical redlining and the 2008 housing market crash destabilized housing in this neighborhood in southeast Kansas City. Started in 2019, the Marlborough Community Land Trust set out to acquire houses and lots to rehab or build new at costs that allow the homes to be sold to buyers who cannot purchase a house by conventional means.
- Savannah Hawley, reporter, KCUR
- Meghan Freeman, director of community development and operations, Marlborough Community Land Trust | https://www.kcur.org/podcast/up-to-date/2022-08-29/kansas-citys-marlborough-community-provides-affordable-housing-to-those-who-need-it | 2022-08-30T01:18:16Z | kcur.org | control | https://www.kcur.org/podcast/up-to-date/2022-08-29/kansas-citys-marlborough-community-provides-affordable-housing-to-those-who-need-it | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SANIBEL, Fla. (AP) — A New Hampshire man is facing charges in southwest Florida after disguising a camera as a fire alarm and hiding it in a public restroom near the beach, police said.
The 58-year-old man was arrested in Chicago on Aug. 19 and is awaiting extradition back to Lee County, Florida, to face a video voyeurism and other charges, according to a Sanibel police news release. Sanibel is a barrier island located southwest of Fort Myers.
Sanibel public works employees were at a family restroom at Bowman’s Beach Park on July 28 when they noticed a new fire alarm device on the wall, police said. After verifying the device had not been installed by city staff, the workers called Sanibel police.
Officers verified the device was not a fire alarm and discovered it contained a video camera. Police said several beach patrons were recorded while using the family restrooms. Sanibel police notified other law enforcement departments in the area about cameras possibly being in restrooms.
Investigators were able to identify a suspect who may have installed the unauthorized video recording device, and police obtained an arrest warrant for the New Hampshire man's arrest on Aug. 9, officials said. He was taken into custody 10 days later at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. | https://www.wtxl.com/media/v/content/a7f7f77d4b44eb720f5b68bc6b29e015 | 2022-08-30T01:19:46Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/media/v/content/a7f7f77d4b44eb720f5b68bc6b29e015 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time address "on the continued battle for the soul of the nation" Thursday outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the White House announced Monday.
Billed as a major address just over two months before the midterm elections, Biden, the White House said, will discuss how the nation's standing in the world and its democracy are at stake.
"He will talk about the progress we have made as a nation to protect our democracy, but how our rights and freedoms are still under attack," the White House said. "And he will make clear who is fighting for those rights, fighting for those freedoms, and fighting for our democracy."
Biden has increasingly sought to portray the November elections as a choice for voters between "ultra-MAGA Republicans" — a reference to former President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" campaign slogan — and Democrats. He told supporters last week that they had "to vote to literally save democracy once again" — and labeled some Republican ideology as "semi-fascism."
NBC News was first to report on Biden's plans for the address. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/biden-to-deliver-prime-time-speech-on-battle-for-democracy | 2022-08-30T01:19:52Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/biden-to-deliver-prime-time-speech-on-battle-for-democracy | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The remaining four members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front appeared in court in Kootenai County on Monday. Among those four was the founder and leader of Patriot Front, Thomas Rousseau.
Originally from an area just outside of Dallas, Texas, the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Anti-Defamation League said Rousseau is a known white supremacist. The organizations also said Rousseau began showing signs of white nationalist beliefs as a teenager.
An article in the Texas Observer stated the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been monitoring Rousseau since he was in high school, where he often wrote opinion pieces in support of conservative ideas.
Shortly after he graduated, however, Rousseau emerged as a leader inside another white nationalist organization: Vanguard America, the hate group behind a deadly Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017.
One woman was killed and dozens were injured after James Alex Fields Jr. drove his car into a crowd of counter-protesters attending the rally. Fields is a self-proclaimed admirer of Adolf Hitler from Maumee, Ohio, and is serving life in prison for murder and hate crimes, according to the Associated Press.
In the aftermath of the Charlottesville tragedy, the Southern Poverty Law Center says Vanguard America dissolved into chaos, and Rousseau announced his new organization, Patriot Front.
Since then, Patriot Front members have protested outside of numerous events, including anti-abortion rallies, Jewish synagogues, Black Lives Matter protests and LGBTQ pride events.
Members often chant the slogan, "Blood and Soil" -- which the Anti-Defamation League says originated in Nazi Germany, equating white European identity with inheriting American soil.
Since its creation in 2017, Patriot Front activity has expanded into dozens of states, including Idaho, where 31 members were arrested for allegedly planning to riot at a downtown Coeur d'Alene pride event.
All 31 men have pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor conspiracy to riot charges and trials for the men are expected to begin in the coming weeks.
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SPOKANE, Wash. — Amelia Clark will not be accepting an appointment as the administrative officer of Spokane Regional Health District's (SRHD) local board of health in the future.
According to SRHD, Clark was expected to appear in front of the Office of Administrative Hearings in September to determine whether or not she broke the law when she fired Dr. Bob Lutz. Now that she has accepted a position outside of the state of Washington, that has changed.
Lutz was fired from SRHD on Oct. 30, 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. He claimed that Clark had definitively fired him on Oct. 29, 2020 and taken his SRHD laptop and other materials. This would be illegal, as only the board can fire the health officer, and can only do so via a public vote.
The health board voted to fire Lutz on Nov. 5, 2020.
On Nov. 9, 2020, the Washington state Board of Health decided to investigate multiple complaints made by citizens against Clark, alleging violations of state law in the process of her forcing out Lutz. The preliminary investigation commissioned by the board was released on May 11, 2021. It found evidence that Clark broke state law in forcing out Lutz and said Lutz was, in fact, removed as health officer on Oct. 29, 2020, without a public hearing and vote. The retroactive administrative leave did not change that fact.
The State Board of Health held a special meeting to review the findings of the preliminary investigation on June 1, 2021. Board members voted unanimously to move forward with a hearing, in order to call witnesses under oath, hear directly from Clark, and potentially decide whether she broke the law and if so what to do about it.
On Aug. 15, 2021, the state board of health asked for the hearing to be dismissed, according to SRHD. The next day, the hearing was dismissed.
Clark resigned from her position as SRHD Administrator in June 2022, citing a new position out of state.
Clark's contract expires on Sept. 16, 2022.
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GOP calls out Pelosi's comments on Biden lacking power to cancel debt
Ninety-four Republican lawmakers are calling on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to take action against President Biden's "unconstitutional and illegal" student loan forgiveness plan.
Why it matters: Pelosi said last year that Biden lacks the "power" to cancel large amounts of student loan debt and that only an "act of Congress" could provide broad debt relief. Republicans want her to stand by her words now that Biden has canceled up to $20,000 in student loans.
What they're saying: "This is an illegal act by a President desperate for a political win," 94 GOP lawmakers, led by Rep. Jody Hice (R-Ga.), wrote in a letter. "We hope you will heed your own words and act to defend the Constitution and the rule of law."
- "Given your previously stated position and your leadership role as Speaker of the House, it is imperative that you act immediately in defense of our Constitution and the powers of the legislative branch," they said.
- "Will you commit to supporting your July 2021 statement with definitive action to stand up to this blatant overreach President Biden is enacting?"
Republicans have also taken to social media to call out Pelosi.
- "What’s changed her mind so suddenly?" Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) tweeted Monday.
- "[T]here is no 'forgiveness' of student loan debt. Rather, this debt is transferred to the American taxpayer," Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) said in a tweet about the letter to Pelosi.
- "This is not fair, and overall bad economic policy. I do not support this forgiveness approach at the cost of the American taxpayer," Hill added.
Worth noting: Pelosi has shifted her rhetoric since Biden announced his student loan forgiveness plan.
- "We didn't know what — what authority the President had to do this, she said last week at a Las Vegas roundtable. "And now clearly, it seems he has the authority to do this: $10,000 for those with the debt, those making under $125,000 a year. So we're optimistic about what might happen tomorrow."
- Pelosi's office did not immediately return a request for comment.
The big picture: Republicans have claimed that Biden's plan will force lower-income Americans to take on the burden of payments that will mostly relieve Ivy League graduates.
- The two-plus years of the student loan moratorium did benefit a lot of higher-income folks, but the policy announced last week by the Biden administration will mainly serve those who could use the help, Axios' Emily Peck writes. | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/30/nancy-pelosi-joe-biden-student-debt-gop | 2022-08-30T01:21:38Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/30/nancy-pelosi-joe-biden-student-debt-gop | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SEATTLE — New footage from Washington State Ferries (WSF) shows the moment of impact when the Cathlamet crashed into a terminal in west Seattle.
The state ferry that was damaged during a "hard landing" at the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal on July 24 could be out of service for the rest of the year.
According to WSF, the monetary damage to the ferry is "well into the millions" and the damage to the Fauntleroy terminal structure will be "in the hundreds of thousands."
WSF also said it expects the figures to change several times before a final total is reached.
The Cathlamet was docking at the Fauntleroy ferry terminal when it collided with an offshore dolphin - a structure that guides docking ferries. The collision caused significant damage to the vessel.
The dolphin, primarily made from a wood piling with steel and concrete, made a sizeable tear in the ferry’s front right side. In addition to the ferry itself, several vehicles on the ferry were also damaged, with one trapped in the wreckage.
The crash was classified by the US Coast Guard as a "major marine casualty."
Following the crash, the captain of the ferry at the time of the collision resigned.
The entire crew was tested for drugs and alcohol. All tests came back negative, according to WSF.
No injuries were reported.
No pollution was reported.
The United State Coast Guard is the lead agency in the investigation. State Ferries is also working with the National Transportation Safety Board and other federal partners. | https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-ferry-hard-landing/281-89d4abe7-e832-4e7b-9e40-8f6825a1f0aa | 2022-08-30T01:21:39Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-ferry-hard-landing/281-89d4abe7-e832-4e7b-9e40-8f6825a1f0aa | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WASHINGTON — First lady Jill Biden tested negative for COVID-19 on Monday and will return to Washington on Tuesday, nearly a week after she came down with a “rebound” case of the coronavirus.
Her communications director, Elizabeth Alexander, announced the negative test in a statement Monday night.
Jill Biden had been isolating at her family's house in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, since testing positive on Aug. 24, and at the time, her spokesperson said she was not experiencing any symptoms. She first tested positive for the virus on Aug. 15, when she and President Joe Biden were vacationing in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
The president, who had his own back-to-back cases of COVID-19, was identified as a close contact of his wife and the White House said he was undergoing more frequent testing for the virus as a precaution. While Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines called for Biden to wear a face covering in close proximity to others indoors, he was seen without a mask hugging and taking selfies with supporters during an indoor rally on Thursday in the Washington suburbs.
Jill Biden, 71, and her husband, 79, have been twice-vaccinated and twice-boosted with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. She had been prescribed the antiviral drug Paxlovid, which has proven to be highly effective at preventing serious disease and death among those at highest risk from COVID-19. A minority of those prescribed the drug have experienced a rebound case of the virus a few days after their initial recovery.
RELATED: How 'rebound' COVID-19 happens | https://www.krem.com/article/news/nation-world/jill-biden-tests-negative-for-covid-19-after-rebound/507-51e42db1-3e6b-488e-8a9a-1b9cbf23c4d0 | 2022-08-30T01:21:45Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/news/nation-world/jill-biden-tests-negative-for-covid-19-after-rebound/507-51e42db1-3e6b-488e-8a9a-1b9cbf23c4d0 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Thousands without power in Monroe County following storm
Thousands of Monroe County residents are without power tonight after a severe thunderstorm packing 65 mph winds whipped through the region earlier this evening.
It appears most of the outages are north of the River Raisin in Detroit Edison territory with the exception of a large area in Monroe Township west of Telegraph Road and north of Dunbar Road. That area includes Monroe High School and the neighborhood known as Patterson Gardens. Between 1,500 and 2,500 customers there are in the dark.
The Consumers Energy outage map, however, shows only a smattering of outages mostly in Bedford Township.
Clearly the storm did most of its damage in northern Monroe County and the Detroit suburbs. Edison is reporting more than 200,000 customers without electricity. In Monroe County, the largest areas without power are in the Carleton, Milan and Huron Township areas.
Monroe County was under a severe thunderstorm warning that concluded about 7 p.m. There have been some reports of property damage, but so far it has been mostly from limbs falling from trees. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/30/thousands-without-power-in-monroe-county-following-storm/65463091007/ | 2022-08-30T01:25:20Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/30/thousands-without-power-in-monroe-county-following-storm/65463091007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
As the summer winds down, lifeguards on Delmarva are heading back to school. Beach patrol units will now have to stretch their resources.
Ocean City and Rehoboth Beach officials say they will have more than enough staff for Labor Day Weekend. But when the holiday is over, many beaches will be left unguarded.
As the beach patrol staff dwindles, employees who are not returning to school will have to take on more hours. The beaches will have fewer lifeguards covering larger areas.
Ocean City Beach Patrol Lieutenant, Mike Stone, says his team is prepared for the lifeguard shortage as this happens every year.
Lifeguards will work closely with the fire department in case of emergency. OCBP will also use ATVs to travel between stands quickly.
Chief of Daily Operations for the Rehoboth Beach Patrol, Nico Caceres, says it is a good idea to stay within city limits when visiting the beach to ensure a lifeguard is nearby.
Other Rehoboth Beach lifeguards say having less staff only makes the job more exciting.
Although the summer is ending, the OCBP is already hiring for next season. They are accepting lifeguard applications through the fall and say no prior certifications are needed to apply. | https://www.wboc.com/news/limited-lifeguards-along-delmarva-coast/article_347c177c-27f5-11ed-b570-c7d24f9582f5.html | 2022-08-30T01:25:20Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/limited-lifeguards-along-delmarva-coast/article_347c177c-27f5-11ed-b570-c7d24f9582f5.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Severe Weather Snapshots: trees down and power out in West Michigan
See what FOX 17 viewers snapped on Monday as thunderstorms swept the state.
Battle CreekPhoto by: Dewy Childs, Battle Creek
Hope CollegePhoto by: Elle Krause
Hope CollegePhoto by: Elle Krause
HollandPhoto by: FOX 17
Holland LakeshorePhoto by: Jan Aalderink
ClarksvillePhoto by: Nick Kooiman
ClarksvillePhoto by: Nick Kooiman
Orleans TownshipPhoto by: Rhonda Lake
Marantha Church, HollandPhoto by: Russ Johnson | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/michigan/severe-weather-snapshots-trees-down-and-power-out-in-west-michigan | 2022-08-30T01:27:20Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/michigan/severe-weather-snapshots-trees-down-and-power-out-in-west-michigan | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
U.S. Secret Service Assistant Director Anthony (Tony) Ornato has announced his retirement amid an ongoing investigation by a House select committee into what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C., as Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building.
As Politico reported, the agency confirmed Ornato's departure, an announcement released earlier Monday within the U.S. Secret Service. Ornato is now a private citizen and no longer a federal employee.
According to Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi, Ornato became eligible for retirement this year and will leave the agency in good standing. Ornato joined the U.S. Secret Service in 1997.
As CNN reported, the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection confirmed it believes Ornato was a central figure on Jan. 6 and believes he could provide much-needed information on former President Trump's intentions in the moments surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection.
According to Politico, Ornato has indicated he would be willing to testify before the select committee to respond to former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson's allegations that he said Trump was irate about being denied a trip to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Ornato has not yet testified.
Guglielmi said, “We have continuously made Tony Ornato available.”
Secret Service Director James Murray announced his own intentions to retire, but put a pause on those plans citing pending investigations into Secret Service conduct, according to Politico. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/us-official-at-center-of-jan-6-probe-secret-service-assistant-director-anthony-ornato-retires | 2022-08-30T01:27:26Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/us-official-at-center-of-jan-6-probe-secret-service-assistant-director-anthony-ornato-retires | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Just a few months ago, Republicans looked poised to flip the House and the Senate in a “red wave” fueled by Joe Biden’s dismal approval ratings, rising inflation, and a stalled-out legislative agenda. But the political landscape looks significantly less favorable for Republicans these days, particularly following the Supreme Court’s June decision to overturn *Roe v. Wade—*an issue Democrats are rallying their base around. GOP candidates across the country are apparently feeling the change in tide, going on the defensive about their stances on abortion.
In California, representatives Mike Garcia and Michelle Steel, two vulnerable Republican incumbents, recently retreated from an antiabortion bill they cosponsored last year by indicating their support for abortion rights in cases of rape, incest, or threats to the mother’s health, according to the Los Angeles Times. Such exemptions were not included in the Life at Conception Act. Steel, an antiabortion lawmaker with an A+ policy rating from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, has seemingly distanced herself from hard-line abortion policies this cycle, telling the Los Angeles Times that, despite her support for the measure, conversations “surrounding a nationwide ban on abortion are purely hypothetical at this point.” Garcia, facing a particularly tough race after redistricting decreased the number of GOP voters in his district, has assured his constituents that the Supreme Court’s decision “will not change access to abortions” in the state.
The political recalibration is perhaps no more apparent than in Arizona Republican Senate nominee Blake Masters’s campaign. After spending the contentious primary describing abortion as a form of “genocide,” calling abortion-rights activists “demonic,” and claiming that the left views abortion as a form of “religious sacrifice,” Masters has tempered his rhetoric, telling The Arizona Republic recently that the state’s 15-week abortion law is “a reasonable solution,” while also scrubbing a line on his campaign site billing him as “100% pro-life.” (In response to media reports on the changes to his website, Masters told the local NBC affiliate that he did not “remove my stance,” adding, “Go look at my website. It’s the most detailed, most pro-life agenda of any Senate candidate running nationwide. I’m calling for a constitutional amendment or at least a federal law.”)
Tiffany Smiley, the GOP nominee in Washington’s U.S. Senate race, also attempted to clarify her abortion stance last week, releasing an ad that declared, “I’m pro-life, but I oppose a federal abortion ban.” The spot came in response to an attack ad aired by her opponent, Democratic senator Patty Murray, claiming that Smiley is “Mitch McConnell’s hand-picked candidate” and would support federal abortion bans if elected. In Smiley’s ad, the Republican candidate insisted that she is not the antiabortion “extremist” Murray has portrayed her as. However, leading up to the race’s primary election, Smiley said she agreed with Texas’s near-total abortion ban, which is widely considered to be among the most extreme in the country. Similarly, in Nevada’s U.S. Senate race, GOP candidate Adam Laxalt published an op-ed this month saying he would not support a nationwide abortion ban, despite previously calling Roe v. Wade a “joke” and criticizing Nevada’s lack of abortion restrictions. Laxalt still supports banning abortions after 13 weeks of pregnancy and his campaign site states he “will be a reliable vote against extreme” proabortion laws. In the U.S. Senate race in Colorado, abortion has become the focal point after Democratic senator Michael Bennet released a campaign ad accusing his GOP challenger, Joe O’Dea, of opposing the state’s abortion protections and supporting Donald Trump’s Supreme Court selections. According to Axios, O’Dea countered by declaring his support for abortions that take place within 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Meanwhile, Democratic campaigns and groups have embraced proabortion messaging, spending $30 million on TV spots and $7 million on Facebook ads that reference the issue since the SCOTUS draft majority opinion was leaked in May, per data compiled by AdImpact and published by CBS News. A Monday poll from NBC News showed that “persuadable” midterm voters broke for Democrats by three points, a marked improvement for the party compared to the outlet’s pre-Dobbs surveys, which had Republicans leading by six points among those voters in March and May. Per a Pew Research Center survey published in July, nearly six out of 10 Americans said they believed abortion should be legal in all or most cases. | https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/08/gop-candidates-antiabortion-views | 2022-08-30T01:30:25Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/08/gop-candidates-antiabortion-views | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Lisle woman killed in hit-and-run in Michigan: 'a beautiful soul'
LISLE, Ill. - A suburban Chicago woman died over the weekend in Kalamazoo, Michigan, after being struck by a hit-and-run driver who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol.
Kaylee Gansberg, 21, from Lisle, Illinois, was a senior at Western Michigan University and a member of the Chi Omega sorority.
On Saturday around 2:30 a.m., Gansberg was struck by a vehicle in the 2700 block of West Michigan Avenue.
When officers arrived at the scene, they reportedly found Gansberg lying in the road and the driver had fled the area.
Kaylee Gansberg | Facebook
Gansberg was taken to an area hospital where she died on Sunday.
"We are deeply saddened to share the loss of a beautiful soul , Kaylee Gansberg. If you were lucky enough to know Kaylee you know she was the kindest, most outgoing and artistic person. She was everyone’s friend and we were lucky enough to have her as our sister. We will never forget you or the impact that you had on our lives. You will always be in our hearts and we now have the best guardian angel watching over us," the Chi Omega sorority posted on Facebook.
The suspected driver was later found and arrested, according to a post from the president of Western Michigan University, citing police. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lisle-woman-killed-in-hit-and-run-in-michigan-a-beautiful-soul | 2022-08-30T01:39:31Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lisle-woman-killed-in-hit-and-run-in-michigan-a-beautiful-soul | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Building permits are an indication of the pipeline of construction activities ahead. Rising interest rates in Australia are weighing on this sector somewhat.
The headline is -17.2% m/m
- expected -2%, prior -0.7%
Private sector house approvals rose 0.7% m/m.
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Rising interest rates have taken some of the steam out of the property sector. We saw similar in New Zealand, where rates began rising well ahead of Australia.
The trend is very clear:
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NHS Lothian: Surgeries cancelled across Lothians after water leak forces closure of key unit at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Surgeries have been cancelled in Scotland’s second largest health board after a water leak forced the closure of a hospital sterilisation and decontamination unit (HSDU).
The facilty at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh – where surgical instruments are cleaned and prepared in an ultra-clean environment – serves the whole of NHS Lothian.
The closure forced the postponement of planned and non-emergency surgery on Friday and across the weekend and will mean no routine elective procedures can go ahead.
Procedures in NHS Lothian will now be disrupted for a minimum of two to four weeks.
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The health board said more urgent surgery would be considered daily on a case-by-case basis to prioritise the most clinically urgent.
HSDU is the facility where surgical instruments are cleaned and prepared for surgery. An ultra-clean environment is essential.
Tracey Gillies, NHS Lothian medical director, said: “We are sincerely sorry to all patients who have been or who will be affected by this problem.
“The decision to postpone any operation is never easy as we know how disappointing and stressful that can be. Unfortunately, it is essential in order to ensure sufficient clean surgical supplies are available for emergency operations.
“Patients will be contacted by their clinical teams if their procedure is to be postponed and they will be notified as soon as possible of rescheduled dates for their surgery.”
Support has been offered by several other health boards such as NHS Lanarkshire and their HSDU operator, Steris, which are providing replacement supplies of the surgical instrument trays used in operating theatres.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has also offered the use of its HSDU facility to carry out sterilisation and decontamination of NHS Lothian’s instruments.
NHS Lothian chief executive Calum Campbell said: “We are very grateful to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC), NHS Lanarkshire and the other boards who have all offered support.
“My thanks also go to our HSDU staff who are travelling back and forth to Glasgow to work at NHSGGC’s HSDU to help maintain our supply of clean surgical trays.
“These measures mean we will remain equipped for emergencies and can continue to carry out some planned surgery.
“However, although we are continuing to explore additional contingencies, regrettably, even with this help, there is likely to be significant disruption to our surgical lists while we work to rectify the damage and reopen our HSDU.”
The water leak, which came from a drainage pipe, resulted in small puddles of water forming on the floor and damp areas where the walls meet the floor.
A full assessment is still underway. However it is thought work to fix the leak source, rectify the damage, test and re-open the facility will take a minimum of to two to four weeks to complete. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/nhs-lothian-surgeries-cancelled-across-lothians-after-water-leak-forces-closure-of-key-unit-at-royal-infirmary-of-edinburgh-3823219 | 2022-08-30T01:40:33Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/nhs-lothian-surgeries-cancelled-across-lothians-after-water-leak-forces-closure-of-key-unit-at-royal-infirmary-of-edinburgh-3823219 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Edinburgh festivals are the jewels in Scotland’s cultural crown – Angus Robertson MSP
It has been a real honour and pleasure to have been able to attend so much of the Edinburgh festivals and to see incredible performers present their talents on the many stages and venues around our city.
I have been blown away by how dedicated and hard-working the festival organisers, event staff, performers and many others involved in running this year’s festivals have been.
Returning after the years of disruption caused by the pandemic was no guarantee. Managing, therefore, to put on a festival that was 80 per cent of the size of 2019’s showing is an enormous success.
Thank you to all who attended the festivals. Whether you are a native to the city or travelled from the other side of the globe, performers have been buoyed by engaged and supportive attendees who bought tickets and supported the arts.
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It also gave me great pride to see the people of Edinburgh welcome visitors to the city with the warmth and enthusiasm for which we are known.
A special thanks has to be extended to Fergus Linehan, who steps down as director and chief executive of the Edinburgh International Festival after seven years. He has demonstrated great skill and commitment having led the festival through particularly challenging times.
I also welcome Nicola Benedetti to the post and look forward to working with her – and the leaders of all of Edinburgh’s festivals – to ensure the ongoing recovery and growth of the jewel in Scotland’s cultural crown.
Angus Robertson is the SNP MSP for Edinburgh Central and Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Secretary | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/edinburgh-festivals-are-the-jewels-in-scotlands-cultural-crown-angus-robertson-msp-3823060 | 2022-08-30T01:40:53Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/edinburgh-festivals-are-the-jewels-in-scotlands-cultural-crown-angus-robertson-msp-3823060 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
House of the Dragon: Why the Rhaenyra Targaryen plot line in Game of Thrones prequel makes no sense
House of the Dragon is out now, and people are already arguing about the series’ depiction of sexual violence against women.
Warning: This article contains some spoilers for House of the Dragon and the ending of Game of Thrones.
The new show, which is a prequel to the enormously popular Game of Thrones, will include plot lines involving rape and abuse of women.
This has reopened old wounds about its predecessor’s inclusion of graphic rape scenes, including some not even in the source material, and has raised the issue of how the brutal treatment of women will be portrayed in the new HBO series.
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People often defend the misogyny in Game of Thrones in one of two ways. They either argue it is realistic in a Medieval-style society for women to be treated this way – gruesomely raped in conflicts or by their husbands, and only able to wield some power through their sexuality and cunning.
Or some point towards the complex, fully-formed and often flawed female characters in the books and TV show. Cersei, Arya, Sansa, Daenerys, Margaery Tyrell, Lady Olenna, Missandei, Ygritte. These are all “strong” characters whose desires and actions are both complicated and understandable. Out of that list, two women survive – Arya and Sansa Stark.
By the end of Game of Thrones, Arya, the traumatised assassin, becomes an “explorer” of distant lands, while Sansa becomes ‘Girl Boss of the North’. These are wins for women, right?
It didn’t remove the bitter taste in my mouth when Daenerys Targaryen, a rape survivor, was stabbed to death by Jon Snow as he kissed her. Of course, she had to be put down because of her genocidal – and a little out of character – actions in the previous episode. Her character complexity evaporates in the season eight finale, when she shows absolutely no remorse for killing innocent civilians she had spent eight seasons claiming to defend.
But, this is all OK because female characters are just as flawed as male characters in the Game of Thrones universe, and if you wanted a happy ending you haven’t been paying attention – right?
Which brings us to Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy), a sort of mirror of her descendant Daenerys.
Episode one of House of the Dragon encourages this association, opening with the words “172 years before...Daenerys Targaryen.” Rhaenyra even utters Daenerys’ catchphrase, “Dracarys", during the episode, commanding her dragon to breathe flame.
And, like Daenerys, she has a birth-right. The young princess is very publicly named heir to the Iron Throne by her father, King Viserys (Paddy Considine).
But, there’s a problem: she’s a *gasp* woman. A woman has never sat on the Iron Throne up until now, and a major council meeting involving Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best) previously set the precedent for skipping over women in the line of succession.
But, is there a reason a woman wouldn’t be allowed to rule in this universe? Returning to the idea that Westeros is like Medieval Europe, there are a few major differences. First of all, the dragons. These fire-breathing weapons of mass destruction are the sole reason the Targaryen house has so much power which simply cannot be challenged.
And, in this world, women can ride dragons. Just as well as men, it seems. When Aegon the Conqueror – the first Targaryen king – brought Westeros to its knees with his dragon Balerion the Black Dread, it was besides his two dragon-riding sisters Visenya and Rhaenys.
In Game of Thrones, Daenerys becomes the leader of the highly patriarchal Dothraki tribe because she is a dragon rider. Women in the Targaryen family wield just as much power as men. Why, then, would it be so outlandish for a woman to sit on the Iron Throne?
The true villain of this universe is the baffling system of hereditary patriarchal monarchy. But the only person who ever seeks to challenge this, to “break the wheel”, is transformed into a mass-murdering extremist in the Game of Thrones finale.
Art does reflect reality, and female suffering is as old as time. But what do shows like Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon actually say about it?
It’s not enough to show horrific birth scenes, rapes and sexist power systems if you don’t have anything significant to say about.
And, in an unlimited fantasy world, with dragons and zombies – why did it have to be one which is so relentlessly violent and unjust for women? We get enough of that in the real world. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/house-of-the-dragon-why-the-rhaenyra-targaryen-plot-line-in-game-of-thrones-prequel-makes-no-sense-3809461 | 2022-08-30T01:41:06Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/house-of-the-dragon-why-the-rhaenyra-targaryen-plot-line-in-game-of-thrones-prequel-makes-no-sense-3809461 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In recent times, the Nvidia (NVDA) growth story has come under pressure due to a sharp decline of its gaming revenue – the segment which traditionally had been the main breadwinner.
For Morgan Stanley’s Joseph Moore, “derisking” the gaming numbers has been of vital importance. So, guidance for revenues showing a 60% decline in 2 quarters “certainly does that,” says the 5-star analyst who also expects the October quarter to be the bottom for the segment whilst anticipating a “fairly sharp rebound in gaming starting as soon as the January quarter, with a new product boost.”
Meanwhile, while gaming sales have hit the skids, Nvidia’s data center segment has been able to pick up the slack and has now surpassed it to become the main revenue generator. However, Moore also now sees some worrying in trends in this part of Nvidia’s business.
The persistent “sluggishness” in data center, says the analyst, comes as a bit of a surprise because most external checks and management’s commentary on demand would indicate that business is doing fine. However, the fact that the company has experienced low single digit growth for the past two quarters (including the October guide) and the fact that data center demand concerns were specifically mentioned in the recent inventory writedown make Moore cautious.
“We would be nibbling at the stock on any weakness here, but with the material multiple expansion as numbers have come down and the stock has recovered, we need some dust to clear around this data center situation to justify large upside from here,” Moore expounded on the issue. “But without visibility into what is holding back the data center growth rates, its hard to argue for enough upside to move to Overweight (i.e., Buy), for now, particularly given our view that higher multiples will remain under pressure in the current macro/rate environment.”
Accordingly, Moore rates NVDA an Equal-weight (i.e. Neutral) along with a $182 price target. (To watch Moore’s track record, click here)
6 other analysts join Moore on the sidelines, although they are countered by 23 positive reviews, which provide the stock with a Strong Buy consensus rating. The average price target stands at $215.18, making room for 12-month gains of 32%. (See Nvidia stock forecast on TipRanks)
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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the featured analyst. The content is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It is very important to do your own analysis before making any investment. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/nvidia-surprising-data-center-sluggishness-keeps-morgan-stanley-on-the-sidelines | 2022-08-30T01:45:18Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/nvidia-surprising-data-center-sluggishness-keeps-morgan-stanley-on-the-sidelines | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Tesla’s (TSLA) three-for-one stock split failed to ignite a rally last week but following investor meetings and a trip to Berlin’s new facility, Jefferies analyst Philippe Houchois remains convinced Tesla is “leading industry transformation with a business model driven by resource efficiency.”
The talks with Tesla’s Head of Investor Relations Martin Viecha focused on “capacity build and further reduction in COGS/unit” while the opening of the Berlin and Austin facilities will go toward helping “dilute” the higher cost Fremont factory.
With a new platform anticipated in 2024, Tesla expects a further reduction in costs. Going by recent comments from CEO Elon Musk, Houchois thinks this will likely be a robotaxi although the analyst understands there is still some “flexibility on product concept.”
Another benefit should come from the Inflation Reduction Act. While Houchois notes the wording “leaves room for interpretation,” he believes it should allow for larger contributions to reduce battery cost/kwh by up to $45. “We see higher vertical battery integration giving Tesla an edge in localizing material sourcing and processing to qualify for cost incentives while sales incentives extend to corporate buyers,” the 5-star analyst further said.
Regarding the Berlin plant, the facility is currently producing 1,000 units per week on 2 shifts/5 days, and the target is to see out the year producing 5,000 a week. Full capacity should see the plant reach 500,000 on 4 shifts/7days.
Finally, with the Cybertruck expected mid-next year and the possibility of a new model hitting the market in late 2024, Houchois thinks the key question is how “many units can be sold with a limited line-up (models and options).”
“With Model Y seen as transcending traditional segments (functionality and affordability through TCO), Tesla sees scope for 3-4m units combined 3 & Y,” the analyst noted. “In our view Tesla continues to challenge the industry’s business model at multiple levels including by avoiding resource- and capital-intensive complexity.”
All in all, Houchois reiterated a Buy rating on Tesla shares, while his $350 price target makes room for 23% share appreciation over the next 12 months. (To watch Houchois’s track record, click here)
Most on the Street back Houchois’s stance although not all are on board; with 19 Buys, 5 Holds and 6 Sells, the stock claims a Moderate Buy consensus rating. According to the $314.58 average price target, over the next year the shares will see a 10% growth. (See Tesla stock forecast on TipRanks)
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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the featured analyst. The content is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It is very important to do your own analysis before making any investment. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/tesla-continues-to-challenge-the-auto-industrys-business-model-on-multiple-levels-says-analyst | 2022-08-30T01:45:24Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/tesla-continues-to-challenge-the-auto-industrys-business-model-on-multiple-levels-says-analyst | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
On Aug. 29, the Fulton County District Attorney’s office reported that they indicted 26 people who carried out a series of robberies at celebrity’s homes.
The indictment says that most people named are a part of a gang involved in home invasions that target both celebrity and non-celebrity homes in metro Atlanta. Mariah Carey, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley, Atlanta United player Brad Guzan, and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Marlo Hampton were four of the alleged victims targeted.
The indictment charged several alleged members of the Drug Rich gang with RICO charges along with a number of other serious charges including attempted murder, home invasion, kidnapping, burglary, aggravated assault, theft by receiving, terroristic threats, false imprisonment, and more.
According to warrants, the robberies began in 2017. Prosecutors said the gang has targeted at least six homes in 2022, including Carey’s Sandy Springs home on June 27 and Hampton’s home on July 1.
At least 88 charges stem from an incident in 2021 where eight alleged gang members broke into a home, pulled a 16-year-old out of the shower, and threatened to harm her if her mother didn’t give them what they wanted.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said that part of the evidence being used against the gang are lyrics from songs they posted on social media. | https://rollingout.com/2022/08/29/26-alleged-gang-members-indicted-for-numerous-celebrity-home-invasions/ | 2022-08-30T01:48:38Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/08/29/26-alleged-gang-members-indicted-for-numerous-celebrity-home-invasions/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Jack Daniel’s has been investing in Black businesses during the month of August as part of its “New Beginnings: Make It Count” program. Jack Daniel’s is committing $40,000 to small Black business owners in Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Richmond, VA metro areas.
Here are the previous winners of the grant:
- Ebone Bell- Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Tagg Magazine
- Angel Baldwin- Founder of Event Maverick
- Nicole Murphy- Founder of Barter Black
- Kiara Brown- Founder of Kiweaves
- Juan Moses- Founder of J. Saleem Hair Designs
- Tanisha Singleton- Founder of Beauty’s Ultimate Gift
- Krista Ashshaheed & Kristy Randle- Founders of Stunning Soirees
- Jillian Worthen- Founder of People Coffee and Tea
- Renia Harris- Founder of Beyond The Grill Spices
- Kimberly Mcglonn- Founder of Grant Blvd
- Joy Parham- Trained Chef, Public Speaker, Culinary Educator, Food Justice Advocate, and formerly a contestant on Hell’s Kitchen.
- Sherri Darden- Founder of Scoop Media
The famed liquor company is inviting businesses and their networks to complete an application today. Applications are open now through Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 11:50 PM PST. Jack Daniel’s is looking to give back to small business owners with under $1 million in revenue annually to ensure they remain prosperous. This opportunity, designed for businesses like yours, is a way to celebrate your business, promote success, and contribute to building small business brands.
For more information and to apply, visit www.jackdaniels.com/en-us/New-Beginnings. | https://rollingout.com/2022/08/29/small-business-resources-for-the-jack-daniels-annual-grant-program/ | 2022-08-30T01:48:44Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/08/29/small-business-resources-for-the-jack-daniels-annual-grant-program/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Out of Bounds crew discusses Michael Harris II, the WNBA Finals, the biggest storylines and predictions of the upcoming NFL season, with Brian Robinson and Matt Araiza.
The Out of Bounds crew discusses Michael Harris II, the WNBA Finals, the biggest storylines and predictions of the upcoming NFL season, with Brian Robinson and Matt Araiza. | https://rollingout.com/2022/08/29/sports-roundup-nfl-preview-and-the-year-of-the-black-quarterback/ | 2022-08-30T01:48:50Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/08/29/sports-roundup-nfl-preview-and-the-year-of-the-black-quarterback/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Singing megastar Taylor Swift and rapper Lil Nas X were once again, the big winners at the 2022 MTV Music Awards while Nicki Minaj earned a career achievement award for her body of music,
One of the evening’s biggest highlights came when Minaj won the treasured Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award for creating a cadre of critically-acclaimed short films. The “Moment 4 Life” rapper has garnered 17 VMA nominations and launched into her spotlight performance on Sunday night with a medley of hits including “Super Bass” and her latest smash hit, “Super Freaky Girl.”
While she accepted her career award, Minaj took a moment to give shoutouts to Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston while imploring fans to tend to their mental health. Both Jackson and Houston were famously embroiled in debilitating mental situations before their premature passings.
“I wish people took mental health seriously, even for those who seem to have perfect lives,” Minaj said of the late music megastars.
Take a look at the winners of the 2022 MTV MVAs, according to mtv.com:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift — “All Too Well”
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Bad Bunny
SONG OF THE YEAR
Billie Eilish — “Happier Than Ever”
BEST NEW ARTIST
Dove Cameron — Disruptor Records / Columbia Records
BEST COLLABORATION
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow — “INDUSTRY BABY”
BEST POP
Harry Styles — “As It Was”
BEST HIP-HOP
Records *WINNER
BEST ROCK
Red Hot Chili Peppers — “Black Summer”
BEST ALTERNATIVE
Måneskin — “I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE”
BEST LATIN
Anitta — “Envolver”
BEST R&B
The Weeknd — “Out Of Time”
VIDEO FOR GOOD
Lizzo — “About Damn Time”
BEST METAVERSE PERFORMANCE
BLACKPINK The Virtual
BEST LONGFORM VIDEO
Taylor Swift — “All Too Well”
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Harry Styles — “As It Was”
BEST DIRECTION
Taylor Swift — “All Too Well”
BEST ART DIRECTION
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow — “INDUSTRY BABY”
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow — “INDUSTRY BABY”
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Doja Cat — “Woman”
BEST EDITING
ROSALÍA — “SAOKO”
GROUP OF THE YEAR
BTS
SONG OF THE SUMMER
Jack Harlow — “First Class” | https://rollingout.com/2022/08/29/winners-from-the-mtv-video-music-awards/ | 2022-08-30T01:48:56Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/08/29/winners-from-the-mtv-video-music-awards/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A cup of tea just got a bit more relaxing.
Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be a little more likely to live longer than those who don’t, according to a large study.
Tea contains helpful substances known to reduce inflammation. Past studies in China and Japan, where green tea is popular, suggested health benefits. The new study extends the good news to the U.K.’s favorite drink: black tea.
Scientists from the U.S. National Cancer Institute asked about the tea habits of nearly a half million adults in the United Kingdom, then followed them for up to 14 years. They adjusted for risk factors such as health, socioeconomics, smoking, alcohol intake, diet, age, race and gender.
Higher tea intake — two or more cups daily — was linked to a modest benefit: a 9% to 13% lower risk of death from any cause vs. non-tea drinkers. Tea temperature, or adding milk or sugar, didn’t change the results.
The study, published Monday in Annals of Internal Medicine, found the association held up for heart disease deaths, but there was no clear trend for cancer deaths. Researchers weren’t sure why, but it’s possible there weren’t enough cancer deaths for any effect to show up, said Maki Inoue-Choi, who led the study.
A study like this, based on observing people’s habits and health, can’t prove cause and effect.
“Observational studies like this always raise the question: Is there something else about tea drinkers that makes them healthier?” said Marion Nestle, a professor of food studies at New York University. “I like tea. It’s great to drink. But a cautious interpretation seems like a good idea.”
There’s not enough evidence to advise changing tea habits, said Inoue-Choi.
“If you drink one cup a day already, I think that is good,” she said. “And please enjoy your cup of tea.” | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/tea-drinkers-enjoy-possible-health-benefits-study-suggests/article_27efe014-27f1-11ed-aa61-8b625d9b0b45.html | 2022-08-30T01:49:01Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/tea-drinkers-enjoy-possible-health-benefits-study-suggests/article_27efe014-27f1-11ed-aa61-8b625d9b0b45.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
When your kids go back to school across our state this fall, their school breakfast and lunch won’t automatically be free like they have been through the pandemic.
We know many kids struggle with hunger at home, and getting them a healthy breakfast and lunch ensures they can thrive in and out of the classroom. But because federal rules have switched back to the pre-pandemic status quo, families and caregivers in many districts will have to submit an application to qualify for free or reduced price meals.
If you’re a parent, it’s incredibly important to fill out that application right away. You can find it on your school's or district’s website, or in person at school offices.
Beyond ensuring your kids can get their school meals, the forms may qualify your family for additional benefits like discounted exam fees and college applications, extracurriculars, scholarship opportunities, and even home wifi. They can also help your child’s school secure additional classroom resources that will support all students’ education.
So as you’re checking things off your back to school to-do list, be sure to fill out the school meal application. After all, nutritious school meals are as important to students’ learning as notebooks and pencils.
RACHEL SABELLA, director, No Kid Hungry New York | https://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/mailbag-add-meal-application-to-your-childs-back-to-school-check-list/article_7c65f48e-27f2-11ed-b6c1-c3325e07f8cf.html | 2022-08-30T01:49:07Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/mailbag-add-meal-application-to-your-childs-back-to-school-check-list/article_7c65f48e-27f2-11ed-b6c1-c3325e07f8cf.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Like many others, I was greatly saddened and angered that Salman Rushdie was attacked while visiting the Chautauqua Institution on August 12th. It seems like the media have given the Institution and its security partners (the FBI, New York State Police, and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office) a pass on their collective failure to protect this great writer and champion of free speech and thought.
Yes, Salman Rushdie is still alive. But look what was done to him! He was stabbed repeatedly, in the neck, hand, abdomen, thigh, and an eye which he may lose. One can only ask: Where was his armed security detail? Close proximity of law enforcement to Rushdie was essential for protecting him.
It is a shame that the Chautauqua Institution refused to promptly release the “security plan” that was devised for Rushdie’s visit. The institution would be better served by speaking openly about what went wrong.
None of the above is intended to excuse the responsibility of the perpetrator. He and extremist religious leaders in Iran who called for Rushdie’s assassination bear ultimate responsibility. But when you invite someone like Salman Rushdie to speak, you must protect him. When you fail, all parties should come clean.
WALTER SIMPSON, Amherst | https://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/mailbag-chautauqua-institution-security-review-is-vital/article_8581d5dc-27f3-11ed-9113-dbe1ed639e7c.html | 2022-08-30T01:49:13Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/mailbag-chautauqua-institution-security-review-is-vital/article_8581d5dc-27f3-11ed-9113-dbe1ed639e7c.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
On Oct. 25, 2017, then Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill that extended the veterans property tax exemption to school taxes. He was thus quoted: "Our veterans answered the call and risked their own personal safety and their lives in order to defend the ideas and principals that this nation and state were founded upon. This measure allows local school districts to extend the same property tax breaks as local governments do, allowing them to honor the service of these incredibly courageous New Yorkers."
The Newfane school board did nothing about this issue until its Dec. 3, 2019 meeting, when a discussion took place to determine if the board wanted to hold public hearings to consider the Veterans Exemption. They decided to hold two public hearings, on Jan. 21 and Feb. 4, 2020. Notices were published in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal. I attended both of these meetings and Superintendent Mike Baumann explained in detail how the exemptions were to be applied and there would be very minimum tax increases for the rest of the community to pay for this.
Let me emphasize: There was no one from the community that got up and spoke against this.
By November 2020 I hadn't heard anything about the exemption, so I called Mr. Baumann. He told me that the board turned it down. I asked why. He explained to me that the board decided, with everything going on with the Covid issue, it would not be fair to the rest of the taxpayers to raise their taxes.
At the 2021 school budget hearing I approached Mr. Baumann and asked if the tax exemption could be brought up again at the next board meeting. He said it could be. At that time Mr. Baumann asked me why I thought I was entitled to a school tax break since we already get one from the county. Let me tell you, folks, I had to bite my tongue and walk away before I did something I would regret later.
I attended the Sept. 21, 2021 meeting and asked the board to reconsider their vote. I explained how the community always supported their veterans — for example, the Memorial Day ceremony held at Corwin Cemetery, and the Veterans Park on Main Street. It just fell on deaf ears, because at the Oct. 5, 2021 meeting they were asked if anyone would like to revisit the veterans exemption, and no one did.
I went to the Niagara County Real Property Tax Service office and paid to get the names of vets who are living in the Newfane school district and are drawing the county veterans exemption. There was a total of 433, but not all would be eligible for school tax exemption.
Drive down Route 78 and see the veterans' pictures posted.
Now, I would like to answer Mr. Baumann's question. I am a U.S. Marine and was sent to a war by my country. I went and served three tours of duty. That's why I deserve my exemption.
DOUGLAS LENNON, Newfane | https://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/mailbag-newfane-school-board-doesnt-support-veterans-in-the-district/article_9354017a-27f4-11ed-adc5-9fe5a6f1c939.html | 2022-08-30T01:49:20Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/mailbag-newfane-school-board-doesnt-support-veterans-in-the-district/article_9354017a-27f4-11ed-adc5-9fe5a6f1c939.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
As the United States struggles domestically to remain an actual democracy we must also stay engaged in many moving parts of the international community, a complex chess game. Solid ties with like-minded, democratic nations across the globe is wise. News of improper handling and storage of highly classified, top-secret documents involving foreign surveillance, of highest security, compartmentalized so that no one has full knowledge, may have undermined trust and security gained through strategic alliances.
Our current president’s quiet diplomacy and focus on world democracy is working better than the chest-thumping claims of America First. Isolationist words and actions of appeasement of dictators has resulted in the invasion of free democracies. Selected by Barack Obama to be his vice president because of his strength, decades of foreign affairs experience, Joe Biden has strategic vision and competent execution of foreign policy, including highly qualified cabinet appointments and coordination with key members of Congress. Let it be enough to save our at-risk democracy.
Biden is working on a monumental diplomatic deal, a well-thought-out policy consistent among departments, that brings countries together to support democracy, reestablishing the presence of the United States in the balance of worldwide powers, without throwing our weight around.
Biden’s “Indo-Pacific Strategy” claims the US Pacific coastline is part of the Indo-Pacific region, which stretches from our coastline to the Indian Ocean. The region is home to half of the world's people, two-thirds of the world’s economy and seven of the world’s largest militaries. More members of the U.S. military are based in the region than any other outside the United States. Sending Speaker of the US House Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan was a strong move to secure relations with the Indo-Asia region.
Biden's strategic, long-term policy initiatives are aimed at saving our democracy, supporting Ukraine and international order, and protecting the world from future authoritarians, all essential for the long-term security of the world.
CAROL NOCHAJSKI, Wilson | https://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/mailbag-worldwide-democracy-trumps-america-first/article_002ecb6c-27f1-11ed-b628-bf66c17e9473.html | 2022-08-30T01:49:26Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/mailbag-worldwide-democracy-trumps-america-first/article_002ecb6c-27f1-11ed-b628-bf66c17e9473.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
(WXYZ) — In the midst of staffing shortages, hospitals are finding creative ways to become more efficient with the staff they have.
In Pontiac, Trinity Health has been testing out two new robots named "Moxi" in hopes of lighten the workload for nurses.
"Moxi" was made by Diligent Robotics and has been in operation at Trinity Health since mid July.
Besides just a friendly hello, RN Tanya Watson says Moxi is a huge help. With just a few clicks on a tablet, Moxi is able to make deliveries all around the hospital fetching supplies, medication, and even lunch for patients on different floors.
“She runs errands for us basically when we can’t,” Watson said. "If she wasn’t able to do that for me I would have to stop what I was doing, run downstairs, go to logistics, pick up the lunch, come back upstairs, deliver it to the patient and then continue on with my day," Watson said. "Where as now, that took me just a few seconds.”
Nurse Manager Carly Hayes says Moxi is used mostly during the night shift.
In a time where nurse burnout is high, Hayes says Moxi makes the job easier to manage.
According to a July 2021 survey by Nursing CE Central, 95% of nurses reported feeling burnt out at some point in the last 3 years.
“It's keeping the nurse where they want to be. Nurses want to be with the rooms, with their patients," Hayes said. "So if it can take off the tedious things, it can make your job what you want it to be.”
Although not a total solution to a national problem, these nurses say the help goes a long way. The hospital has two Moxi’s now, and possibly more to come.
"We need more Moxi," Watson said. "We need to see more of her.”
St. Joseph is the first hospital in Michigan to have Moxi. Trinity Health says if all goes well, you could see Moxi in more of their hospitals. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/in-depth/meet-moxi-a-robot-helping-trinity-health-nurses-with-everyday-tasks | 2022-08-30T01:49:57Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/in-depth/meet-moxi-a-robot-helping-trinity-health-nurses-with-everyday-tasks | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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