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BERLIN (AP) — A man has been charged in Germany with attempted incitement to murder after allegedly paying thousands of dollars in a series of attempts to engage a contract killer to slay the partner of a man he desired, only to discover he had been defrauded by a darknet website.
Berlin prosecutors said Thursday they had indicted the 28-year-old, who was arrested in April.
They said the suspect first tried winning over the object of his desire — who didn’t return his affections and already had a partner — using “witches’ curses” booked online.
The suspect allegedly decided in February to kill the man’s partner, prosecutors said in a statement. They said he registered with a site on the darknet — a part of the internet accessible only through specialized anonymity-providing tools — that appeared to arrange contract killings.
He allegedly provided the details, address and photos of the intended victim, stipulating that the killing should look like an accident or a robbery, and set a reward of $9,000 in bitcoin. He increased the sum on offer a few days later.
Two weeks after his first payment, according to prosecutors, the suspect was told online that the intended killer had been arrested but a replacement would jump in if he paid more. He agreed, bringing his payments to a total of $24,000 in bitcoin. He then complained when nothing happened.
In early April, the suspect demanded that a third contract killer be put on the case, according to prosecutors.
The following day, the website’s administrator told him that he had been dealing with a fraudulent site and that he couldn’t get his money back. However, the suspect was told that, if he wanted, he could offer his own services as a contract killer and defraud prospective customers, according to prosecutors.
He allegedly took up the suggestion, while still looking for other ways to hire a killer.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has proposed legislation that would transfer the country’s nominally civilian National Guard to total military authority, completing a dramatic shift for a politician who earlier in his career called for soldiers to return to the barracks.
In addition to the dizzying political evolution the change would mark, the proposal is almost certain to face constitutional challenges.
López Obrador created the National Guard in 2019, arguing that Mexico’s federal police were hopelessly corrupt and incapable of confronting Mexico’s powerful drug cartels. He enshrined it in the constitution, putting it under the authority of the civilian public security apparatus.
Critics argue that reforms to enabling legislation responsible for the National Guard is not sufficient to shift its constitutionally established civilian authority to the military.
“It is very clear in Article 21 of the Mexican Constitution that establishes first that the National Guard is a body of civilian character and under the authority of the Security and Citizen Protection Secretary,” said analyst Ana Lorena Delgadillo, director of the Justice Foundation. “So any change that you want to make to move the National Guard to (the defense ministry) would have to pass first though a constitutional reform.”
She added that even if they tried for a constitutional reform lawmakers would need to evaluate if putting the National Guard under military command would be in line with the spirit of civilian security that governs the constitution.
López Obrador no longer appears to have the votes in Congress for a constitutional reform.
In his proposal, López Obrador makes a multi-pronged argument: civilian police forces have failed to secure the country; the military is Mexico’s most trusted institution; and, the National Guard is already essentially a military institution.
Of the more than 110,000 members of the National Guard, more than 80% came from the army and the navy, the president notes. The National Guard is only functioning because of the military leadership that organized it and the military’s extensive logistics capabilities.
Much of López Obrador’s proposal reads as an ode to the military as a central pillar in Mexican society. The tone is one Mexicans will recognize. The president has given the military more responsibilities than any Mexican leader in recent memory putting them in charge of not only battling drug cartels, but also fuel theft. He had them build a new airport for the capital and a tourist train on the Yucatan Peninsula. They build bank branches in rural areas and were key in the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The transfer of operational and administrative control of the National Guard to (the defense ministry) responds to the immediate necessity to overcome administrative obstacles and the availability of resources,” López Obrador wrote, going on to argue that it is the only way to match the geographic breadth, logistical capabilities and firepower of organized crime.
The military has been in the streets in a critical security role for years, well before López Obrador took office. It has been accused of human rights abuses and the United Nations has long called for it to be taken out of policing.
Neither the National Guard nor the military have been able to lower the insecurity in the country, however. Last month, organized crime groups rampaged in four states in a week’s time, burning businesses and killing bystanders.
Critics say that the National Guard lacks the investigative and intelligence capacities of a police force. They are a visible presence on patrols and respond to violence, but do little to prevent it.
López Obrador’s proposal does not address the question of how the military is the correct institution to lead what he continues to call a national police force. The president speaks often of the impunity that plagues the country, but it remains unclear how a security force composed of and lead by the military will be able to perform the work of law enforcement necessary to bring criminals to justice.
The package of reforms was submitted to Congress ahead of the start of its new legislative session Thursday.
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HONOLULU (AP) — The last bits of ash and greenhouse gases from Hawaii’s only remaining coal-fired power plant slipped into the environment this week when the state’s dirtiest source of electricity burned its final pieces of fuel.
The last coal shipment arrived in the islands at the end of July, and the AES Corporation coal plant closed Thursday after 30 years in operation. The facility produced up to one-fifth of the electricity on Oahu — the most populous island in a state of nearly 1.5 million people.
“It really is about reducing greenhouse gases,” Hawaii Gov. David Ige said in an interview with The Associated Press. "And this coal facility is one of the largest emitters. Taking it offline means that we'll stop the 1.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gases that were emitted annually.”
Like other Pacific islands, the Hawaiian chain has suffered the cascading impacts of climate change. The state is experiencing the destruction of coral reefs from bleaching associated with increased ocean temperatures, rapid sea level rise, more intense storms and drought that is increasing the state's wildfire risk.
In 2020, Hawaii’s Legislature passed a law banning the use of coal for energy production at the start of 2023. Hawaii has mandated a transition to 100% renewable energy by 2045, and was the first state to set such a goal.
But critics say that while ending the state's dirtiest source of energy is ultimately a good move, doing so now is not. Renewable sources meant to replace coal energy are not yet on line because of permitting delays, contract issues and pandemic-related supply-chain problems. So the state will instead burn more costly oil that is only slightly less polluting than coal.
“If you are a believer that climate change is going to end because we shut down this coal plant, this is a great day for you," said Democratic state Sen. Glenn Wakai, chair of the Committee on Economic Development, Tourism and Technology. “But if you pay an electricity bill, this is a disastrous day for you.”
The end of coal and the additional cost of oil will translate to a 7% increase in electricity bills for consumers who already face the nation's highest energy and living costs.
“What we’re doing ... is transitioning from the cheapest fossil fuel to the most expensive fossil fuel,” Wakai said. "And we’re going to be subjected to geopolitical issues on pricing for oil as well as access to oil. ”
The AES coal plant closure means Hawaii joins 10 other states with no major coal-fired power facilities, according to data from Global Energy Monitor, a nonprofit advocating for a global transition to clean energy. Rhode Island and Vermont never had any coal-fired power plants.
While Hawaii is the first state to fully implement a ban on coal, a handful of others previously passed laws. The 2015 law in Oregon, the first state to pass a ban, isn't effective until 2035. Washington state's 2020 coal ban starts in 2025. California, Maine and Texas are among states that have restricted construction of new coal-fired plants.
The number of coal-burning units in the United States peaked in 2001 at about 1,100. More than half have stopped operating since then, with most switching to more cost-effective natural gas.
U.S. Energy Information Administration data shows oil generated about two-thirds of Hawaii's electricity in 2021. That makes Hawaii the most petroleum-dependent state, even as it tries to make a rapid transition to renewables.
Hawaii already gets about 40% of its power from sustainable sources including wind, solar, hydroelectric and geothermal.
State Sen. Kurt Fevella, a Republican and the Senate Minority Leader, suggested that Hawaiian Electric Company and other energy corporations should absorb the additional cost of shifting to renewables.
“The fact that Hawaii’s families are already doing what is necessary to reduce their energy uses while still paying the most in the nation for household electricity is unsustainable,” said Fevella. “While I believe utility companies like HECO can do more to reduce the energy burden passed on to Hawaii’s ratepayers, I also believe developers of renewal energy projects should also bear a greater portion of the transmission costs."
Hawaiian Electric Company, the state's sole distributor of electricity, said it can do little to change the prices to consumers.
“We’re a regulated monopoly,” said Vice President of Government and Community Relations and Corporate Communications Jim Kelly. ”So we don’t set the prices. We don’t make any money on the fuels that we use to generate electricity.”
AES, the operator of Hawaii's last coal plant, has transitioned to creating clean energy and is working on large solar farms across the state, including one in West Oahu that will replace some lost coal energy when completed next year.
“Renewables are getting cheaper by the day," said Leonardo Moreno, president of AES Corporation's clean energy division. “I envision a future where energy is very, very cheap, abundant and renewable."
Sustainable energy experts say getting rid of coal is critical in curbing climate change. While the current renewable landscape is not perfect, they say technologies are improving.
“This is the decade of climate action that we really need to be moving on right now,” said Makena Coffman, University of Hawaii professor and director for the Institute for Sustainability and Resilience. “And so these are available technologies and they might get incrementally better, but let’s not wait 10 years to do it.”
Profits from the increased electricity costs to Hawaii consumers will go mostly to overseas oil producers, said Hawaii's Chief Energy Officer Scott Glenn.
Hawaii’s petroleum is distributed by Par Pacific, a Houston-based company which has traditionally sourced the state's oil from Libya and Russia. But after the invasion of Ukraine, Hawaii halted oil shipments from Russia and replaced it with products from Argentina.
Extending the coal plant's operation would be complicated and costly, Glenn said, noting that the plant has been planning decommissioning for years and would now have to buy coal at market price.
“Coal is going up. It’s getting more expensive,” he said of the supply Hawaii gets from clearcut rainforests in Indonesia. "If we were using U.S. coal, it would not be the cheapest energy source on the grid.”
Why would Hawaii, a small U.S. state in the middle of the Pacific, try to lead the way in moving to sustainable energy?
“We are already feeling the effects of climate change,'" Glenn said. “It’s not fair or right to ask other nations or states to act on our behalf if we are not willing and able to do it ourselves. If we don’t, we drown.”
Associated Press data journalist Mary Katherine Wildeman in Hartford, Conn. contributed to this report.
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Two guns used in Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder, police say
Two guns were used in the shooting which killed nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool, police have said.
Merseyside Police also released CCTV footage of the gunman running from the scene as they warned anyone helping him that officers would do “everything legitimately possible to bring you to justice”.
Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Kameen said: “It is beyond comprehension how anyone can protect a person who is responsible for killing a nine-year-old little girl.”
In an update on Thursday afternoon, Mr Kameen said work by forensic teams and the National Ballistic Intelligence Service (NABIS) revealed two firearms were discharged at the scene of the killing in Dovecot on August 22.
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He said: “I believe at this time that the gunman brought both of these weapons with him and that they were still with him when he callously ran away from Olivia’s house.
“I want to know where those guns are now. ”
Footage showed the killer, dressed in a black padded jacket, balaclava with a peak, gloves, and trainers with white soles, running along Finch Lane, away from Kingsheath Avenue where Olivia was killed, and into Berryford Road.
Mr Kameen said: “We know this man is climbing through gardens and through people’s backyards in order to avoid being identified as well as using the roads.
“I know there will be people out there who know who that individual is, know that he is responsible for that murder and are now actively engaged in ensuring that we don’t locate him.”
“This man is toxic. He is toxic to our communities and if you are protecting him he is toxic to you and your family.”
Mr Kameen said police were also releasing footage of a man who was in the area at the time of the shooting who they wanted to trace.
Olivia died after she was shot in the chest in her home when the gunman chased convicted burglar Joseph Nee into the property at about 10pm on August 22.
Her mother Cheryl was also injured and is still receiving treatment for her injuries, police said.
A 36-year-old man from Huyton and a 33-year-old from Dovecot were arrested on suspicion of murder and two counts of attempted murder in relation to Olivia’s death last week and have been released on bail.
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Which farmhouse end table is best?
Farmhouse furniture is a popular style that gives your space a cozy, down-home feel. It celebrates the aesthetics of simple rural living without forfeiting modern comforts. If you’re looking to furnish your room in this decor, adding some farmhouse end tables can add true rustic charm. Many farmhouse-style end tables are made out of distressed wood and come in light or neutral colors.
If you want a lovely two-toned piece, Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Isakson Tall Trestle End Table is a top pick.
What to know before you buy a farmhouse end table
Farmhouse style elements
Farmhouse decor prioritizes function and practicality, which is why furniture in this style aims for simplicity over ornamentation. Many favor natural materials, such as reclaimed wood, wicker, metal and stone. The upholstery is often made of cotton, canvas or linen. Colors are also natural and neutral, highlighting earth tones, grays, whites and beiges. You’ll usually see accent colors in light blue, green or yellow.
Uses
An end table is a small table you can place next to your couch, sofa or comfy chair. They’re about the same height as the arm of a chair, making it easy to reach a book or a cup. End tables are also a great spot for a decorative vase, table lamp, clock or a candle.
Material
Most farmhouse end tables are made from wood. Natural wood showcases the grain, though some manufacturers paint their wooden end tables. Distressed or weathered wood is a popular look. You’ll also see end tables made from antiqued metal, such as bronze or iron, which have a vintage look.
Shape
End tables come in various shapes, often using a square, rectangular or round tabletop. Select end tables come in a drum or barrel shape. The main consideration when choosing a shape is that it’ll fit in the space you’re placing it. Farmhouse style focuses more on a mix-and-match style instead of a coordinated look, so don’t try too hard to match your end table with existing furniture.
Size
Most end tables measure 18 to 24 inches in height. You want your end table to be within 2 inches of the height of your sofa arm. Also, you don’t want an end table that’s lower than the sofa or chair you’re placing it next to. And you want it wide enough to place your items, ideally around 20 inches wide. Before purchasing an end table, check its dimensions to ensure it fits in your space.
What to look for in a quality farmhouse end table
Storage
For added versatility, select an end table that has storage. Look for tables with shelves beneath the tabletop for open storage or, if you prefer closed storage, one with a drawer or cabinet.
Nesting
Nesting farmhouse end tables come in a set of two or more tables. Each table fits beneath one another in descending sizes. This is a good option in small spaces because you can pull out the extra tables when you need them or leave them under the primary end table when you don’t.
Legs and accents
Most farmhouse end tables feature the traditional four legs. You may also see curved legs or a single, pedestal-style leg. While simplicity dominates the farmhouse style, you may also see minimal accents such as a scalloped apron or crossbuck.
How much you can expect to spend on a farmhouse end table
Quality farmhouse end tables vary in price depending on materials, size and brand. They start at $60 and can cost upwards of $200.
Farmhouse end table FAQ
Where does farmhouse style get its name?
A. Farmhouse style is influenced by the original homesteads in the rural U.S. when function and practicality were more important than frills. The early settlers sourced materials from one’s immediate surroundings, either through repurposing or relying on natural resources such as timber.
Can I use a farmhouse end table as a nightstand?
A. Absolutely. Many end tables have similar dimensions to a nightstand. Look for one with a drawer or cabinet to place by your antiqued bed.
What’s the best farmhouse end table to buy?
Top farmhouse end table
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Isakson Tall Trestle End Table
What you need to know: This beautiful natural wood tabletop features a matte metal frame and a shelf.
What you’ll love: The construction is heavy and sturdy. It’s easy to assemble. The wooden plank-style top is distressed. It also comes in solid, neutral colors, as well as a matching coffee table.
What you should consider: Not all reviewers liked the weathered look of the wood.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
Top farmhouse end table for the money
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Kistler Tall Wood End Table
What you need to know: You can’t get more rustic than this unfinished wood end table if you’re looking for an authentic, “roughing it” look.
What you’ll love: This reasonably priced table comes fully assembled. The rough, natural wood has a distressed look and a certain charm. The size is perfect.
What you should consider: A few reviewers noticed the stain came off and transferred onto other materials.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
Worth checking out
Andover Mills Oreland Tall End Table with Storage
What you need to know: The clean, simple design of this end table comes in classic farmhouse colors and will work well with any existing farmhouse items.
What you’ll love: This end table has a drawer for closed storage. It comes in white, gray oak and a light brown. It’s taller on the taller end at 23 inches high and works well next to platform beds. It only takes a few minutes to assemble.
What you should consider: It’s made from particleboard, so this end table isn’t as durable as authentic wooden ones.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
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OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Brian Robinson Jr. will miss at least the Washington Commanders’ first four games of the NFL season after being shot during at attempted robbery last weekend.
The team put the rookie running back on the non-football injury list Thursday, a move that makes Washington’s game Oct. 9 against Tennessee the first game Robinson will be eligible to play. Coach Ron Rivera said the decision was made on the advice of doctors.
“After four weeks we’ll go from there,” Rivera said at the Commanders’ preseason Welcome Home Luncheon. “Knowing who he is and knowing the type of young man he is and wanting to be back as quick as he would like to, I think the doctors probably thought that might be a good decision.”
Robinson had surgery Monday after being shot twice in the right leg Sunday in Washington and was released from the hospital hours later. He visited the team facility on crutches the next two days to meet with doctors, coaches and teammates.
Co-owner Tanya Snyder singled out Robinson during her remarks at the luncheon, calling the shooting a “senseless attack in broad daylight.”
“We were blessed to see him back in our facility just days after the incident, a testament to his courage, his resilience and what he means to his teammates,” Snyder said. We all pray for your full recovery, Brian, both physically and mentally.”
It was not clear if Dan Snyder attended for any private get-togethers at MGM National Harbor, though he was not at his wife’s table during the public portion of the annual event, which was celebrating its 60th anniversary and the franchise’s 90th.
The Commanders have not provided an estimate on when Robinson might be able to play again. Robinson’s college coach, Alabama’s Nick Saban, said it was possible the 23-year-old might be able to get back on the field this season.
With Robinson out, Washington has three other running backs on the roster: 2021 starter Antonio Gibson, pass-catching specialist J.D. McKissic and veteran Jonathan Williams, whose style most closely resembles Robinson’s.
Putting Robinson on the NFI list and rookie tight end Curtis Hodges on injured reserve with a designation to return allowed the team to bring back linebackers Jon Bostic and David Mayo. Bostic returns after signing and spending training camp with New Orleans, while Mayo made the initial Commanders 53-man roster and was released briefly to accommodate waiver wire additions of defensive backs Rachad Wildgoose and Tariq Castro-Fields.
Bostic played the past three seasons for Washington before a torn pectoral muscle limited him to four games last year. Rivera, who’s going into his third year in charge, said the team played well when Bostic was on the field and the 31-year provides some veteran depth at the position.
“We get the old man back,” starting linebacker Cole Holcomb said. “I love J.B., man. Him and I, we go way back. I just remember he helped me a lot, so it feels good to have him here.”
Rivera also cited the benefit of Bostic in the development of 2021 first-round pick Jamin Davis, who has struggled to adapt to the pro game.
“I think that’ll be really good for Jamin to see a guy like that out there working, preparing, getting himself ready to go,” Rivera said.
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PALATKA, Fla. (AP) — A trio of teens broke windows, damaged toilets and backed-up sinks in acts of vandalism that caused $100,000 in damages to a Florida middle school, authorities said.
The three 14-year-olds caused extensive damage on Sunday to most buildings at Jenkins Middle School in Palatka, Florida, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Palatka is about 65 miles south of Jacksonville.
The school has been closed for repairs.
The teens discharged 17 fire extinguishers and broke security cameras, but not before the cameras recorded the destruction, including an image of one of the suspects who was identified later by a school resource deputy at Palatka Junior-Senior High School.
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A female baggage handler at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport was killed this week.
A spokesperson for the airport told CBS News that the woman's hair appeared to have gotten stuck in the belt loader.
According to The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate, the woman was unloading luggage from a Frontier Airline Tuesday night when she was severely injured.
The woman was reportedly pronounced dead after being taken to a nearby hospital.
The publication reports that the woman worked for GAT Airline Ground Support. In a statement to WWL, the CBS affiliate in New Orleans, the company said it's "heartbroken and are supporting her family and her friends as best as we are able."
Frontier offered its condolences following the tragedy.
"Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time," a spokesperson said in a statement, according to CBS News.
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A bill that would provide protection to employees who smoke marijuana while off the job is heading to California Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
According to the Associated Press, state lawmakers passed the bill with a vote of 41-15 on Tuesday.
The bill would stop employers from punishing employees who smoke marijuana outside of work and test positive for the drug, the Los Angeles Times reported.
According to the news outlets, the test relies on urine and hair samples to see if a person is positive for THC, the main compound found in marijuana. The person can still test positive days or weeks after smoking even though they are not currently high.
Employees would not be punished if they failed those types of tests.
But according to the Associated Press, employers could still punish workers that use marijuana while on the job or show up to the job high.
Once signed, California would be the seventh state to protect employees who smoke marijuana, the news outlets reported.
The news paper reported that Newsom has until the end of September to sign it into law or not.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The wife of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas contacted at least two Wisconsin state lawmakers, including the chair of the Senate elections committee, urging them to overturn President Joe Biden's 2020 election win in the tightly contested state, emails obtained Thursday by The Associated Press show.
Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, a conservative activist, also had sent messages to more than two dozen lawmakers in Arizona.
In her communications with lawmakers in both states, Thomas urged Republicans to choose their own slate of electors after the election, arguing that results giving Biden a victory in the states were marred by fraud. Despite numerous reviews, lawsuits and recounts, no widespread fraud calling into question the results has been discovered in either state.
The emails received at the exact same time on Nov. 9, 2020, by Wisconsin state Sen. Kathy Bernier and state Rep. Gary Tauchen were first reported Thursday by The Washington Post. The AP obtained the email from Bernier, and the watchdog group Documented posted the email Tauchen received.
The emails were sent at almost the exact same time as the ones Thomas sent to lawmakers in Arizona.
Thomas did not immediately respond to a request for comment, made to the court Thursday.
Bernier, in a telephone interview with the AP, said she did not recall receiving the email from Thomas, which was one of thousands her office and other Wisconsin lawmakers received around that time. The message was sent over the FreeRoots platform that allows for mass mailing of prewritten emails. Bernier said she had no contact with Thomas aside from receiving the email.
“Please stand strong in the face of political and media pressure,” Thomas wrote in the emails received by the Wisconsin lawmakers. “Please reflect on the awesome authority granted to you by our Constitution. And then please take action to ensure that a clean slate of Electors is chosen for our state.”
Bernier said Thursday that she didn’t fault Thomas for sending the message, which she doesn’t recall reading at the time.
“Ginni is not a constituent, so therefore not top priority to respond to,” Bernier said. “And so I am sure we did not respond to her.”
Bernier, who has been outspoken in saying there was no widespread voter fraud in Wisconsin’s election that Biden fairly won, said she had no issue with Thomas contacting her about the election.
“I don’t believe this is hair raising crazy stuff that everybody’s making it out to be,” she said of the Thomas email. “There were a lot of Republicans at the time that thought there was massive voter fraud. ... I’m sure she would have preferred taking it back, especially after all of the evidence.”
Tauchen declined comment through a spokesperson.
Clarence Thomas was the only member of the Supreme Court who voted against the court’s order allowing the U.S. House committee investigating the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, to obtain Trump records that were held by the National Archives and Records Administration. The court voted in January to allow the committee to get the documents.
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BARBERTON, Ohio — A Northeast Ohio mom is sharing her family’s big scare in hopes it can help someone else in the same situation.
Katie Jacobsen’s birthday, last Thursday, was one she’ll never forget. It started off like a typical day. The mom of eight ordered dinner from Cracker Barrel to eat at their Barberton home.
“They always put little packets of butter and honey just to make sure you have everything you want with your meal,” she said. “We ate, and we were just kind of sitting in the living room I was sitting with my husband, and our kids were sitting on the other side playing with toys.”
She said her 3-year-old daughter Maggie came over and told her she swallowed something shiny. Jacobsen said she didn’t panic immediately, but she needed to figure out what it could’ve been that she swallowed.
“I saw the Barbie doll that she'd been playing with, and she'd been playing with my 8-year-old son. He was they were kind of sitting around the coffee table together, and his eyes got real big, and he looked at me, and he said, ‘I just took one of those out.’” she said.
She said she noticed that the Barbie doll that Maggie was playing with had a damaged battery compartment that had opened.
“She told me she was making them cupcakes, so that’s just the mind of a 3-year-old pretending these little batteries were cupcakes,” she said.
Jacobsen said she knew it was bad and they would have to take Maggie to Akron Children’s Hospital.
“Meanwhile, my 16-year-old is just kind of sitting there,” she said. “I’m walking around getting ready, and I can hear her in the background saying, ‘Mom, it says we have to give her honey.' My husband said, ‘Oh, we’ve got packets of honey on the table right here.’”
The Cracker Barrel they ordered that night came with biscuits and many packets of honey.
“I sat in the back with her, she was in her car seat, and I just kept giving her the honey. We took the extra packets with us, and I just kept giving her more packets of honey on the way to the hospital,” said Jacobsen.
The X-Ray confirmed what she suspected: Maggie had ingested a button battery. But thankfully, it was in her stomach and not her esophagus.
Dr. Joseph Iocono, a pediatric general thoracic surgeon with Akron Children’s Hospital, said that the Jacobsens did everything right.
“They were able to get the honey in, and not only did the honey stop the conduction or slow the conduction of the battery, but it also kind of greases a little bit of passing through,” he said.
Iocono said he’d performed about half a dozen reconstructive surgeries due to battery ingestion in the past two years, and it’s rising.
According to a study by Dr. Mark Chandler published Monday, foreign body ingestion was the fourth leading cause of calls to poison control centers for children aged five years and younger in the United States in 2019.
“It causes the pH to go immediately up, and it's almost it's a base injury. It can erode through the first layer of the esophagus, the mucosa, within a couple of hours. We are dealing with injuries of this nature, and really, this is something that time is of the essence,” said Iocono.
He said if you believe your child swallowed something, no matter what it is, it’s better to be safe than sorry and take them to the hospital immediately, especially if your child has a coughing spell, trouble swallowing, or begins to drool.
He said honey would help slow down the erosion process if your child is one or older.
“If you have honey in the house, you can give them a teaspoon, a couple of teaspoons every 10 to 20 minutes,” he said.
While Maggie was admitted overnight for monitoring, the battery passed even further down her intestine in the morning, where the threat wasn’t as high, so she was released. Jacobsen said they’re still monitoring her, but she’s doing great.
“Several times, they said ‘it just coats the battery. It helps it keep moving. You did exactly the right thing,’” said Jacobsen.
Jacobsen said she didn’t want to share what had happened at first, but then she realized it might be able to help someone else, so she took to Facebook.
“I think there was a little bit of like embarrassment. Like, I wasn't watching my child well enough. I wasn't maintaining our toys well enough,” she said. “But I have lots of friends who have young kids, and I just thought I just wanted to tell them, and I'm just willing to suffer a little bit of embarrassment to say, hey, if this ever happens to you, this is what you should do.”
Her post has been shared nearly 200,000 times in just a few days. People are commenting, thanking her for the information and sharing similar stories; for that, she is grateful.
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The wave is an inevitable activity at any sporting event. But while some baseball fans love it, others look on in annoyance.
Vic Vela of Colorado Public Radio reports.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday wondered why the Gujarat High Court has listed the bail plea of activist Teesta Setalvad for hearing on September 19, six weeks after it sent a notice to the state government seeking a response to her application, and asked the state to inform it by 2 pm on Friday about whether such a precedent existed there.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit and justices S Ravindra Bhat and Sudhanshu Dhulia posted the plea of Setalvad for further hearing on Friday.
Setalvad was arrested for allegedly fabricating evidence to frame "innocent people" in the 2002 Gujarat riots cases.
Chief Justice Lalit orally observed that offences against Setalvad were normal IPC offences, having no bar on grant of bail.
"These are not offences like murder or bodily injury but based on documents like forgery etc. In these matters, the normal idea is that after the period of custody is over, there is nothing for the police to insist on further custody...".
The Chief Justice further queried whether there was any additional material apart from the apex court judgment.
“We will hear this case tomorrow at 2 pm. Give us instances where a lady accused in such cases has got such dates from the high court. Either this lady has been made an exception...How can the court give this date? Is this standard practice in Gujarat?” an apparently displeased CJI asked.
The Gujarat High Court had on August 3 issued a notice to the state government on the bail plea of Setalvad and fixed the matter for hearing on September 19.
An Ahmedabad sessions court had on July 30 rejected the bail applications of Setalvad and former Director General of Police R B Sreekumar in the case, saying that if they were released, it will send a message to wrongdoers that a person can level allegations with impunity and get away with it.
Setalvad and Sreekumar, both arrested in June, are accused of fabricating evidence to frame "innocent people" in the post-Godhra riots cases of 2002.
They are lodged in the Sabarmati central jail. Sreekumar has also moved the high court for bail.
Former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt, the third accused in the case, has not applied for bail. Bhatt was already in jail for another criminal matter when he was arrested in this case.
They were arrested by the Ahmedabad city crime branch in June after a First Information Report (FIR) was registered against them under Indian Penal Code sections 468 (forgery for cheating) and 194 (fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction for capital offences).
Mumbai-based Setalvad and Sreekumar were arrested within a couple of days after the Supreme Court on June 24 dismissed a petition filed by Zakia Jafri, whose husband and former Congress MP Ehsaan Jafri was killed during the riots in Ahmedabad, challenging the SIT's clean chit to 64 people in the riots, including the then chief minister Narendra Modi. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2022/09/01/sc-pulls-up-gujarat-govt-delayed-listing-of-teesta-setalvad-bail-plea.amp.html | 2022-09-01T18:36:46Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2022/09/01/sc-pulls-up-gujarat-govt-delayed-listing-of-teesta-setalvad-bail-plea.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Funerals for Ray Liotta, Paul Sorvino, James Caan and Tony Sirico took place all in one month. It’s the passing of a generation of Hollywood’s most celebrated “mobsters.”
NPR’s Bob Mondello reports.
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Serena Willams is not quite ready to retire. Wednesday evening at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, NY, she beat Estonian champion Anett Kontaveit in 3 sets. Williams will face Australian player Ajla Tomljanovic next.
Here & Now‘s Celeste Headlee talks with New York Times tennis correspondent Christopher Clarey.
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Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd gets the latest on the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi. from Nsombi Lambright, the executive director of One Voice Mississippi, a group that’s been working on the ground to support the community for years.
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TERRY GROSS, HOST:
This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. This week, we're featuring some of our favorite music interviews from our archive. Today, we'll hear an interview with singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash. She started out recording country music, had several No. 1 hits and won a Grammy but then left Nashville and established herself as a singer-songwriter in the world of indie rock. Since then, Cash has worked across many musical genres, including country, rock, folk, pop and American roots. She's won four Grammys and was nominated for 12 others. In 1973, when she was 18, her father, Johnny Cash, gave her a list of 100 essential country songs he thought she needed to know. At the time, she was more interested in writing her own songs than interpreting the songs of others. But in 2009, she returned to her father's list and recorded 12 of the songs on it. I spoke with her when that album, called "The List," was released. We started with a song from the album, a song called "Sea Of Heartbreak." Bruce Springsteen sings on this one.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "SEA OF HEARTBREAK")
ROSANNE CASH: (Singing) The lights in the harbor don't shine for me. And I'm like a lost ship adrift on the sea...
ROSANNE CASH AND BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: (Singing) The sea of heartbreak, lost love and loneliness, memories of your caress, so divine, I wish you were mine again, my dear. I'm on the sea of tears, the sea of heartbreak
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST)
GROSS: Rosanne Cash, welcome back to FRESH AIR.
CASH: Well, thank you, Terry.
GROSS: Tell me why you wanted to record this record. We'll get to the whole list in a second. But of all the songs on "The List," why "Sea Of Heartbreak?"?
CASH: Why this - why "Sea Of Heartbreak"? It's kind of a perfectly constructed country song. And it was on the list, so, you know, that gave me permission. And it's - it embodies that longing that is in so much of country music really, really well. And beyond that, it takes a metaphor and carries it to the very end without breaking that narrative about the metaphor, without becoming kitschy, which a lot of songs do. And that's kind of perfect to me. And it's also - it makes it a bit of a period piece because you don't hear many modern songs that do that. And there's also some language in it that's not modern. You know, when he says divine and my dear, these are kind of old-school ways of talking, and I really enjoy that. So it was like stepping into a period piece. At the same time, it has the hallmark of every great song, which is that it transcends time. It has a timeless quality to it, and it feels very modern.
GROSS: It's amazing. The lyric was written by Hal David, who wrote the lyrics for so many Burt Bacharach songs. So he's not exactly Mr. Country Music, Mr. Nashville (laughter).
CASH: No. And, you know, I myself thought that Don Gibson had written it - because he had the early, definitive version of the song - and then found out that Hal David and Paul Hampton wrote it in New York. It was a huge surprise.
GROSS: Your father has a good recording of this.
CASH: He does. You know, not being disloyal, but I have to say, I still prefer the Don Gibson version. And, you know, my dad recorded his version with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers on "Unchained," and he might have been a little too energized from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
(LAUGHTER)
GROSS: Now you have Bruce Springsteen singing with you on this one. Is he a friend?
CASH: No, I couldn't call him a friend. I've met him a few times over the years, but it would be presumptuous to say he's a friend.
GROSS: Why did you ask him to duet on this song?
CASH: Because he's just a dream date, Terry.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: We knew we wanted to do a duet, so I did my part on "Sea Of Heartbreak." We go, God, who's the perfect person to ask to sing on this song? Who's, like, the embodiment of American romantic male voice? Well, that would be Bruce Springsteen. So we asked him.
GROSS: And he said yes.
CASH: He said yes. I thought, oh, there's a 50/50 chance Bruce will do it. And then, you know, he knew the song. He'd got the concept of the list. He's so steeped in country music, anyway, and roots music. So it was an easy thing for him, I think.
GROSS: So let's get the story of the list. Your album is called "The List," and there's a story behind it. So would you tell the story?
CASH: Yeah. When I was 18 years old, I went on the road with my dad after I graduated from high school. And we were riding on the tour bus one day, kind of rolling through the south, and he mentioned a song. We started talking about songs, and he mentioned one, and I said, I don't know that one. And he mentioned another. I said, I don't know that one either, Dad. And he became very alarmed that I didn't know what he considered my own musical genealogy. And I was very steeped in pop and rock music, and I grew up in Southern California. So he spent the rest of the afternoon making a list for me. And at the end of the day, he said, this is your education. And across the top of the page, he wrote 100 essential country songs. The list might have been better titled "100 Essential American Songs" because it was very comprehensive. He covered every critical point in Southern and American music, early folk songs, protest songs, Delta blues, Southern gospel, early country music, Appalachian. Everything that fed into modern country music was on that list. So his overview was really of a musicologist but formed by his instincts, you know, and just the rhythm in his own blood. So I realized when he gave me the list at the age of 18 that this was an important document, and I set about learning these songs. But it took me, I think, until now to realize that he was really giving me himself, a part of his heart and soul.
GROSS: When you say you went about learning those songs, did you get the sheet music or get the records? How did you learn them?
CASH: All I had to do was get my dad (laughter) because he had them all at his fingertips. You could say, well, how does this one go? And he'd pick up a guitar and sing it to me. And then some I knew the records, you know. Like, I had known Ray Charles' "Take These Chains From My Heart" since childhood. I had known Patsy Cline "She's Got You" since childhood. Others I found the records for.
GROSS: So you finally realized later in life that your father had given you a piece of himself and a piece of his own kind of genetic makeup when he gave you this list of 100 songs. But when he gave you that list, did you immediately think, thanks, Dad, or was it more like, thanks, Dad?
CASH: Like an 18-year-old would do?
GROSS: Yeah.
CASH: No, I - you know, if he had given it to me even a couple years earlier, I might have said, oh, yeah, eye roll, thanks, Dad. But I wanted this. I wanted him. You know, my parents were divorced. I was just socking in this great time with my dad, who was clean and sober. So I wanted that experience of loving what he loved and learning about his life. Also I was just starting to write songs, so this was a template for me. These are excellent songs. He wrote the list as a songwriter. So I had that template for great songwriting. It was exciting to me.
GROSS: Now, do you still have that piece of paper that the list was on?
CASH: I do. I found it again in 2000 - late 2005, when I was writing the narratives for my last record. It was "Black Cadillac," and I wrote narratives for the show. And I found the list in 2005, and I thought, well, this will make a nice subject for a narrative for the "Black Cadillac" show, never thinking anything more than that. And I wrote this narrative, and it started when I was 18 years old. My dad gave me this list. Well, everybody started coming up to me saying, where's that list? When are you going to record that list? It became funny.
GROSS: So what did you do with the piece of paper now? Is it, like, framed? Is it preserved? Where do you keep it?
CASH: I keep it in my files. It's not framed. It's not - you know, I want to do the right thing with the actual list at some point, but I don't want to just publish it on the internet or, you know, give it away yet partly because I want to do Volume 2.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: And I don't want anyone else to do Volume 2.
GROSS: Well, I want to play another song from the list, and this is a great song. I love this song that Patsy Cline made famous. It's called "She's Got You." And of all the songs on the list, why did you want to do this one?
CASH: Well, it's a classic country song. Anyone who knows country music knows this song. Unfortunately, they also know Patsy Cline's version, which is so iconic that I had some trouble getting past that to actually record it myself. But you know, what's great about this song, too, is that it's a list. In the song is listed all the things that the other woman has. So it's a list within the list.
GROSS: Oh, right.
(LAUGHTER)
GROSS: Yeah. And, I guess, what do you do to put yourself in the mood to feel the song? I mean, you're married. You know what I mean? Like, you're not...
CASH: Yeah.
GROSS: You're not a teenager anymore. You're married, so - well, maybe that's a presumptuous question. Maybe I should just drop that 'cause...
CASH: No, I know what you're saying. But, you know, passion is not reserved for young people. And I think that my sensitivity to music has actually deepened and expanded as I've gotten older. You add more life experience. You know, the music gets filtered through all of that. And that's beautiful. When I started singing this song, like I said, I had to get Patsy Cline off my shoulder a bit to even approach the song. So once I started singing it, I - and it kind of dawned on me. Oh, this is why this song has been covered so many times. This is a great song.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "SHE'S GOT YOU")
CASH: (Singing) I've got your picture that you gave to me. And it's signed with love just like it used to be. The only thing different, the only thing new - I've got your picture, she's got you. I've got the records that we used to share. And they still sound the same as when you were here. The only thing different, the only thing new - I've got the records, she's got you. I've got your memory. Or has it got me? I really don't know, but I know it won't let me be. I've got your class ring...
GROSS: That's my guest, Rosanne Cash, singing "She's Got You," a song made famous by Patsy Cline, a song featured on Rosanne Cash's CD called "The List," which is songs selected from the list of 100 essential songs that her father, Johnny Cash, gave to her when she was 18.
When your father gave you that list, when you were 18, how deep were you into country music?
CASH: Not very. I was, you know, president of my Beatles fan club when I was 11.
GROSS: (Laughter) Really?
CASH: (Laughter) Yes, I was, indeed. And I, like, you know...
GROSS: Is this where I ask who your favorite Beatle was?
CASH: Well, John (laughter).
GROSS: OK, good (laughter).
CASH: And I - you know, I grew up in Southern California. I was very well-versed in Southern California pop and rock and Buffalo Springfield and Neil Young and Elton John and Janis Joplin and then Joni Mitchell, which is the first time I realized that a woman could be a songwriter. So I had, of course, heard what my parents played around the house and heard the musicians my dad drug home off the road. And my mother listened to a lot of Ray Charles and Marty Robbins and Patsy Cline. So I got that in by osmosis as well. But as far as doing a serious immersion in it, like I had done with the Beatles, no, I had not done that.
GROSS: My guest is Rosanne Cash. We'll talk more after a break. This is FRESH AIR.
(SOUNDBITE OF ROSANNE CASH SONG, "MOTHERLESS CHILDREN")
GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. Let's get back to my interview with singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash. We spoke in 2009 when she released her album "The List." It featured 12 songs from the list of 100 essential country songs that her father, Johnny Cash, made for her.
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST)
GROSS: You've had this list of 100 country music songs that your father gave you since you were 18. So you've had this since the early '70s.
CASH: '73.
GROSS: Why now? Why record them now?
CASH: Oh. That's a very good question. In fact, I resisted it for the first year that John started talking about it. Well, for a lot of reasons - one, I did have a chip on my shoulder when I was younger. I am going to do this my way. Nobody's ever going to be able to say that I traded on my dad's name. It was a large shadow. I wanted out of it. And I probably carried the chip longer than was gracious (laughter). It's OK when you're in your 20s. It's not OK when you're in your 40s. So it was partly that, my knee-jerk reaction against doing anything that traded on my dad's name. Then I started to realize, this is my list. He gave this to me. This was personal. This was like if he was a martial arts master and was passing on a secret to his child. You know, it belongs to me. So when I started to feel myself take possession of it, psychologically, then I started thinking about recording the songs. And the other part is, I don't think I could have done this until I lost my parents, until they died.
GROSS: I was thinking you might feel that way because - is it because they owned the songs?
CASH: Well, if they did, they passed them on. But it's also because you're not - well, I wasn't so interested in legacy until they were gone. I wasn't so interested in what they left me until they weren't here to tell me about it. And, you know, at this point, I had a really serious health problem myself, you know, a face-off with my own mortality. You start thinking about those things. What did my parents leave me? What's in my DNA? What am I going to leave my kids? And these songs are part of my cells in a way. They are part of my DNA. And they are what I want to leave my own kids.
GROSS: You mentioned that you had your own brush with mortality. And I know that you had brain surgery.
CASH: Right.
GROSS: How long ago was this?
CASH: It was November 27.
GROSS: Would you explain what the problem was that necessitated the surgery?
CASH: I had a structural abnormality in my brain I may have been born with. My neurosurgeon wasn't sure. And it just got worse as I got older until I was becoming debilitated by headaches. So they didn't really discover what it was until 2007, earlier in 2007. And then he said, you know, there's no advantage in waiting to fix this; you need to take care of this. So I had brain surgery. And, you know, it's not for the faint of heart, by the way (laughter).
GROSS: And any time somebody enters your brain for surgery, it's really, really risky.
CASH: Yeah.
GROSS: Were you terrified before the surgery?
CASH: I prepared myself psychologically. I - you know, I did hypnosis tapes, and I did just a lot of reflection and talking about it and getting prepared because I knew how scary it was. And in fact, that's why my neurosurgeon said to wait, you know, six weeks or something. He said, you need to prepare yourself psychologically. So I got it when he told me that it was going to be tough, and it was a long recovery. So, you know, I did my work enough beforehand that I walked into the OR laughing with my anesthesiologist, making jokes (laughter) and singing "If I Only Had A Brain."
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: My morbid sense of humor really got me through this, I have to say.
GROSS: What about the recovery on the other end? I mean, you're so steeped in your senses, in - you know, in writing, which you do a lot of, both songs and books. You're completing a memoir now.
CASH: Yeah.
GROSS: In listening, which you do a lot of. In singing. So, I mean, were your senses altered in a way that was either interesting or disturbing after the surgery, during the period of recovery?
CASH: Oh, that's a good question, and nobody has thought to ask me that question. And the truth is that they were. I had the hearing of a dog for about two months (laughter).
GROSS: Wait. What does that mean? That...
CASH: I mean, it was - my hearing was so sensitive that - you know, I live in Manhattan. I couldn't go outside for a month. It was so intense. But the thing I was afraid of didn't happen, which is my experience of music. And I had written this letter to Oliver Sacks before I went into surgery. I had met him at a party the year before. And so I wrote him, and I told him my problem. And I said, do you think that my experience of music is going to be altered? Will I lose my sensitivity to music or my ability to play it? And he wrote me back the most beautiful, typewritten letter that was hand-corrected in ink. And it basically said, my - he said, my expertise is with the cortex, and your problem is with the cerebellum, so I can't really help you, but I do have an inkling of how important this is to you.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: I loved that. That's the letter I'm going to frame.
GROSS: Singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash, recorded in 2009. We'll hear more of our interview after a break, as we continue our weeklong series of some of our favorite interviews with musicians from the archive. I'm Terry Gross, and this is FRESH AIR.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "MISS THE MISSISSIPPI AND YOU")
CASH: (Singing) I'm growing tired of the big-city lights, tired of the glamor and tired of the sights. In all of my dreams, I am roaming once more back to my home on the old river shore. I am sad and weary, far away from home. Miss the Mississippi and you, dear. Days are dark and dreary everywhere I roam. Miss the Mississippi and you. Roaming the wide...
GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross, back with more of my interview with singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash, known for her work in country indie rock, folk and American roots music. She's been awarded Grammys and Gold Records and has been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. We spoke in 2009, when her album, "The List," was released. It featured 12 songs from the list of a hundred essential country songs that her father, Johnny Cash, compiled for her. He made it in 1973, when she was 18 and on the road with him. When we left off, we were talking about how she had recovered from brain surgery she had undergone to correct a structural abnormality. The surgery was in 2007, a couple of years before our interview was recorded.
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST)
GROSS: You know, you mentioned that before the surgery, you had headaches, like, really severe headaches. I find that the one time when I can't enjoy music, when I want nothing to do with music is when I have a bad headache. And when I think of you going through - was it long period, right, when you had these bad headaches? How did you do music? Did you have any room in your head where it was pleasurable to make or listen to music?
CASH: That's interesting. I listened to a lot more classical music in the two years before the surgery because it seemed - it was more soothing to me. And, you know, I could digest it better. But a lot of times, singing, playing music myself, I would move out of the headache. You know, it would just dissolve. That's an interesting thing about music. You know, people say it's very healing. It is very healing, literally.
GROSS: Well, I think we should hear another song from your new CD, "The List." And I thought this might be a good spot to hear "500 Miles." And I have to say - I was telling you this before we started the interview - if I went through the rest of my life and every hearing this song again, I'd be fine, I thought, until I heard your version. You know, I think so many of us know the Peter, Paul and Mary version, which we heard so many times. And when I was learning folk guitar and doing a terrible job at it, this was one of the songs that I learned to massacre, which is part of the reason why I could go through the rest of my life not hearing it again. But you do this, like, desolate version of it. And...
CASH: Yeah. The lyrics are desolate.
GROSS: They are desolate, but - and your husband is playing organ behind you. And it's this really, like, eerie, lonely organ. It almost sounds like it's being played backwards. It's just so odd. And it's really just a haunting version.
CASH: Well, we wanted to get it very churchy, and we wanted to bring out all of the loneliness of the lyrics, because the lyrics are really sad. And I knew Bobby Bear's version better than I knew Peter, Paul and Mary's version. And Bobby Bear's version was much sadder, and I think we even took it a step further.
GROSS: OK. Well, let's hear it. And this is my guest, Rosanne Cash, singing "500 Miles." Her husband, John Leventhal, is playing organ behind, her and he plays a lot of the instruments and did the arranging for the CD. It's from the album "The List," which features songs from a list of a hundred essential American songs that her father, Johnny Cash, gave her when she was 18. So here's "500 Miles."
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "500 MILES")
CASH: (Singing) If you miss the train I'm on, then you'll know that I have gone. You can hear the whistle blow - a hundred miles, a hundred miles, a hundred miles, a hundred miles, 100 miles. You can hear the whistle blow - a hundred miles. Teardrops fell on momma's note when I read the things she ruled. She said, we miss you, hon. We love you. Come on home. Well, I didn't have to pack. I had it all right on my back. Now I'm 500 miles away from home. But I'm one more down. Lord, I'm one. Lord, I'm two. Lord, I'm three. Lord, I'm four. Lord, I'm 500 miles away from home.
GROSS: That's Rosanne Cash from her CD, "The List," which features songs from a list of a hundred essential songs that her father, Johnny Cash, gave her. You know, before hearing that song, we were talking about the brain surgery that you had. And I was wondering what you've turned to in recent years to just kind of give you strength. And just to fill listeners in, it's been a difficult few years. You lost your mother. You lost your father. You lost your stepmother, June Carter Cash. There were three years where you could barely speak and couldn't sing because of polyps on your vocal cords. And then there was the brain surgery that we talked about.
It's been a rough period. And when people go through rough times, I mean, some people turn to religion. Some people turn to drugs or alcohol. Some people have nothing to turn to. Some people are lost. Some people find this inner strength. Looking at your father, I mean, there's been times and there were times in your father's life when he turned to drugs or pills. And - but through all his life, I think he had a sense of Jesus in his life. Your mother was, I think, a pretty devout Catholic.
CASH: She was.
GROSS: Yeah. So what about you? Like, what have you had that has kept you - got you through all of this?
CASH: Well, I adhere to the religion of art and music and small children (laughter) - the pronouncements of small children. I, you know, I'm not the type to turn to religion in that way. I'm not the type to turn to drugs and alcohol. But I do have a profound devotion to art and music and children. And those three things, as well as the love of my husband, who is an amazing partner. And, you know, if you ever have brain surgery, you want to call him up to do all of the vetting of the neurosurgeons and all of that business 'cause he makes a great patient advocate. So...
GROSS: Good. If I'm ever making an album, I'm going to call him, too.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: Oh. That's cute.
GROSS: So you mentioned, you know, art and music as what you turn to as, like - how that's kind of your religion. So what were some of the things that you read or listened to or watched during the period of recovery when you needed that kind of nourishment?
CASH: Joan Didion's "Year Of Magical Thinking" was great. I read the book, and I went to see Vanessa Redgrave perform it. And that was...
GROSS: Oh, wait. Let me stop you right there.
CASH: OK.
GROSS: That is a - I love that book. It was so hard to read it 'cause it's all - it's a journal of the year she lost her husband. It is so painful. So when - what was healing about reading that really painful book?
CASH: Well, I loved it. I found - I know a lot of people found it really difficult and kind of depressing. But I loved her very meticulous documentation of the little moments of insanity that happened during grief. You know, that thing she said about, well, it's 3 hours earlier in California, is he dead in California yet? - I had that feeling and many others that you don't tell people because they will think you're nuts. And so to see it there on the page poetically written, I - it was really great for me. I loved that.
GROSS: What else?
CASH: What else? Oh, Picasso. Arvo Part, the Estonian musician. I went to see a show in Paris that just - it rearranged my whole life. It was so great. It was called "Melancolie," and it was 800 years of madness, despair and depression in art.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: It was fantastic.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: I loved it. I told you, I have a morbid sense of humor.
GROSS: (Laughter).
CASH: But it was just amazing, you know, because we used to express all of these things in art, you know? - the madness and the despair and the depression. And now we just medicate it away. But it was all there on the canvas, and I just loved it.
GROSS: Oh, wow. Did you - after grieving for your parents, did you go through a period feeling like you were grieving for yourself because your brain was being compromised, your life was in jeopardy, your ability to be who you are was in jeopardy?
CASH: Yeah. I was angry at my parents when I had to have brain surgery that they weren't still around. Because no matter how old you are, you want your parents when you're going through...
GROSS: Absolutely.
CASH: ...Something like that.
GROSS: Yeah.
CASH: And I - yeah. Did I grieve for myself? No. I kind of thought, well, why not me? I have good health insurance. You know, I don't have to show up to a 9-to-5 job. I - you know, it - I didn't have that feeling of, oh, why me? I never had that.
GROSS: You never had the feeling of being resentful or envious of everybody else who didn't have to go through the brain surgery that you were about to go through?
CASH: Mmm, no. I don't do that. I don't do comparisons 'cause I always lose.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: That's...
GROSS: Is that how you feel?
CASH: Yes, that's exactly how I feel.
GROSS: So...
CASH: No, but not that I always lose. It's that if - the process of comparing yourself to someone else, you're setting yourself up to not feel good. So I don't bother.
GROSS: Getting back to the list of songs again that your father gave you, did you love the same songs on that list after the surgery that you loved before? Was there any - did your taste change?
CASH: Mmm. I love them more now. I love everything more now. I know that sounds like a cliche, but I do. But I love these songs so much, and they keep getting deeper and broader and more poetic and more full of life for me. Every time I hear them, every time I put on one of the original versions or I get to sing it myself, it's all new. It's amazing that it took this long for me to realize what was always there, you know? Like T.S. Eliot said, you return home and know it for the first time. I feel like that. I've returned home and known it for the first time.
GROSS: My guest is Rosanne Cash. We'll talk more after a break. This is FRESH AIR.
(SOUNDBITE OF ROSANNE CASH SONG, "CHANGE PARTNERS")
GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. Let's get back to my interview with Rosanne Cash. She's known for singing her own songs, but she released a CD called "The List" on which she sang some of the songs from the list of 100 essential songs that her father, Johnny Cash, made for her back in 1973 when she was 18. We spoke when the album "The List" was released in 2009.
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST)
GROSS: I want to play another song from your new album, and I was thinking of "Girl From The North Country." I think you do a beautiful job of this. Bob Dylan wrote it. It was on his 1969 "Freewheelin'" album - 1962, I mean. What year is it? More like '62, probably. And...
CASH: Yeah, it's earlier than '69.
GROSS: Yeah, I think it's, like, '62.
CASH: 'Cause they did "Nashville Skyline" in '69.
GROSS: That was '69, yeah.
CASH: Yeah.
GROSS: So in '69, your father recorded it with Dylan on Dylan's "Nashville Skyline" album. So why did you choose this one for your own?
CASH: This was John's idea to do this song. And I know why it's on the list - because, you know, my dad made the list in 1973, and he had just recorded this four years earlier with Bob. So it was still kind of fresh to him. It's one of the newest songs on the list. And when John brought up that idea, I said, oh, gosh, I can't. I can't do it. It's almost sacrilegious. I - not only do I have my dad and Bob's recorded version in my head, I have images of that session in my head. I wasn't at that session, but there is footage of it. And it was just such a watershed record, too, you know? I became the coolest 14-year-old in the world when my dad recorded this song with Bob Dylan. And I said, I just can't do that. It's outside of my own realm.
And John said, let's listen to Bob's original version and approach it that way. And his original version is - it's in the tradition of a classic folk song that's rooted in Elizabethan music, even. And I got to do that old folk twist of a woman singing about another woman, which was great. I loved that. And once we listened to the original version and I could approach it like that, I went, oh, I get it. Yeah. This is gorgeous.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY")
CASH: (Singing) If you're traveling in the north country fair, where the winds hit heavy on the borderline, remember me to the one who lives there. She once was a true love of mine. If you go when the snowflakes fall, when the rivers freeze and summer ends, please, see if she has a coat so warm to keep her from the howling winds.
GROSS: That's Rosanne Cash singing Dylan's "Girl From The North Country," from her new CD "The List," which is songs from a list of 100 great American songs, essential country songs, that her father, Johnny Cash, gave her when she was 18 years old.
You know, I think it's really interesting that you're doing this album of songs by other people because you're best known as a singer-songwriter. You do your own songs. And this kind of frees you up to just be the singer and the interpreter and also to sing other people's melodies, which I think must be kind of refreshing in its own way.
CASH: Yeah, it is. It is. It was a little scary at first because I didn't ever want to put my voice front and center, you know? I was a songwriter. That was the torch I carried. This is an honorable profession. This is what I do. I'm a songwriter. My voice just serves what I'm writing about. So to let all that go - I mean, bringing the sensibilities of it, actually, to the song choices - but to just be the interpreter was incredibly liberating and really fun.
GROSS: You know, it's interesting that you've done this album of covers. John Doe did an album of classic country covers. Loudon Wainwright just did an album of Charlie Poole songs. So you know, the three of you are famous as songwriters. And within a period of months, you're turning to other people's songs. I just find that so interesting. And all of those albums I just mentioned are really good.
CASH: Well, there is a cannon of American music that maybe an entire generation doesn't know that well, you know, people who weren't around to hear Patsy Cline's version of "She's Got You" or a song like "Take These Chains", or never heard Ray Charles' "Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music" or Hank Snow or any of these people. So I always felt like, you can't imagine the Scots or the Irish without Celtic music. You can't imagine us, the Americans, without these songs. They are so important to us. And it would be a tragedy if they were just, you know, you had to - if they were just in a museum, if they were just archived somewhere, if they weren't still being performed.
GROSS: Oh, I really agree with you. When we last spoke, it was 2006, maybe. And this was after you had started singing again after your three-year bout of not being able to sing because of polyps on your vocal cords. And in that interview, you said that when you had the polyps, you vowed that if you recovered that you would give up all the anxiety that you had surrounding singing...
CASH: (Laughing).
GROSS: ...And just kind of enjoy singing and enjoy, you know, the talents that you had. So did that work out? Have you been able to just...
CASH: (Laughter).
GROSS: As you've released this album of you singing other people's songs, have you been able to just enjoy singing without the attendant anxieties?
CASH: I'm laughing because I did say that, didn't I (laughter)?
GROSS: You did.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: I'm glad you reminded me (laughter).
GROSS: You're welcome.
CASH: Yeah. I did give up a lot of the anxiety. I'm not a person who will ever entirely give up anxiety. I mean, it kind of fuels my...
GROSS: (Laughter).
CASH: ...My everything (laughter). But I did stop the criticism. That's what I stopped, the self-criticism. You know, if I miss a note, if I can't sustain it as long as I want, you know, if my diaphragm gives away or something, I'd just go, well, that's OK. That's all right, you know? Human being here. But I enjoy it a lot more. I do. I did keep that part of the promise to myself, is that I got it back, and I enjoy it a lot more.
GROSS: My guest is Rosanne Cash. We'll talk more after a break. This is FRESH AIR.
(SOUNDBITE OF ROSANNE CASH SONG, "SEVEN YEAR ACHE")
GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. We're listening to an interview from our archive with singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash. We spoke in 2009 when she released her album "The List," featuring songs from the list of 100 essential country songs that her father, Johnny Cash, compiled for her. He made that list in 1973 when she was 18 and on the road with him. She's Cash's oldest child. Her mother was his first wife.
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST)
GROSS: Your father lived his life onstage; your mother didn't. Where do you fit in in terms of comfort level onstage and in terms of, like, having a public component of your life?
CASH: That's something that I still struggle with. My daughter just made her first record, and it's coming out soon. She's 27 years old, and she has not asked me for any advice. She's wanted to do this on her own. It's history repeating itself. But she did call and say, Mom, how do I have a successful career as a musician without having a public life? And it kind of broke my heart because that was the exact question I asked at her age. And I said, I don't know because, you know, songs are not complete until they're heard. You know, you can't just do this for your living room. It's - part of doing it is putting it out there. And, of course, being a performer, that's a whole other thing. But I still do struggle with that. And I guess the - I'm more comfortable - you know how Malcolm Gladwell had that 10,000-hour rule - like, if you do something 10,000 hours, you become an expert at it? I feel like maybe I'm close to 10,000 hours.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: So I'm a bit more comfortable. But you're right. My mother was very, very private, and my dad lived out his best self onstage. So I have both of those examples, you know? Don't tell anybody anything, keep to yourself, and take everything to the stage.
GROSS: Wow. That's really confusing, isn't it?
CASH: It is. So I've had to work it out for myself. And what I do is both. I have a great private life. I don't, you know, divulge everything. I find that incredibly distasteful. And I love performing.
GROSS: Well, I'm glad you found that comfort zone for yourself, that you found where the line is. I want to close with another track from "The List," but since I've chosen everything so far, I thought I'd be generous and let you choose one.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: Do you want something sad and slow and ballad-y (ph) or something a little more up?
GROSS: I'm letting you choose.
CASH: OK. "Motherless Children" - this song is one of the oldest songs on "The List," and it was amazing how many people had done it, everyone from Billie Holiday to the Louvin Brothers to Eric Clapton. There are many different versions, many, many, many verses, too. So John and I had to sort through them and kind of make it more linear, you know, just pull four verses that would work together. And John had just lost his mother a couple of weeks before we recorded this. So I think we were both feeling that sense of loss and being motherless. And I can really hear it in John's guitar playing in this track.
GROSS: Rosanne Cash, it's just been wonderful to talk with you again. Thank you so much.
CASH: It's my pleasure, Terry. Thank you for having me.
GROSS: My interview with singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash was recorded in 2009.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "MOTHERLESS CHILDREN")
CASH: (Singing) Motherless children have a hard time when the mother is gone. Motherless children have a hard time when the mother is gone. Motherless children have a hard time. There's all that weeping and all that crying. Motherless children have a hard time when the mother is gone. Father will do the best he can when the mother is gone. Father will do the best he can when the mother is gone. Father will do the best he can, but there's so many things he just don't understand. Motherless children have a hard time when the mother is gone.
GROSS: Tomorrow on FRESH AIR, more favorite music interviews from the FRESH AIR archive. We'll hear Smokey Robinson talking about writing hits like "Shop Around" and "You Really Got A Hold On Me" and starting Motown with Berry Gordy, and Isaac Hayes talking about writing the hit "Soul Man" for Sam & Dave and writing and performing the theme for "Shaft." I hope you'll join us. Our interviews and reviews are produced and edited by Amy Salit, Phyllis Myers, Sam Briger, Lauren Krenzel, Heidi Saman, Therese Madden, Ann Marie Baldonado, Thea Chaloner, Seth Kelley and Susan Nyakundi. Our digital media producer is Molly Seavy-Nesper. I'm Terry Gross.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "MOTHERLESS CHILDREN")
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TERRY GROSS, HOST:
This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. This week, we're featuring some of our favorite music interviews from our archive. Today, we'll hear an interview with singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash. She started out recording country music, had several No. 1 hits and won a Grammy but then left Nashville and established herself as a singer-songwriter in the world of indie rock. Since then, Cash has worked across many musical genres, including country, rock, folk, pop and American roots. She's won four Grammys and was nominated for 12 others. In 1973, when she was 18, her father, Johnny Cash, gave her a list of 100 essential country songs he thought she needed to know. At the time, she was more interested in writing her own songs than interpreting the songs of others. But in 2009, she returned to her father's list and recorded 12 of the songs on it. I spoke with her when that album, called "The List," was released. We started with a song from the album, a song called "Sea Of Heartbreak." Bruce Springsteen sings on this one.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "SEA OF HEARTBREAK")
ROSANNE CASH: (Singing) The lights in the harbor don't shine for me. And I'm like a lost ship adrift on the sea...
ROSANNE CASH AND BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: (Singing) The sea of heartbreak, lost love and loneliness, memories of your caress, so divine, I wish you were mine again, my dear. I'm on the sea of tears, the sea of heartbreak
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST)
GROSS: Rosanne Cash, welcome back to FRESH AIR.
CASH: Well, thank you, Terry.
GROSS: Tell me why you wanted to record this record. We'll get to the whole list in a second. But of all the songs on "The List," why "Sea Of Heartbreak?"?
CASH: Why this - why "Sea Of Heartbreak"? It's kind of a perfectly constructed country song. And it was on the list, so, you know, that gave me permission. And it's - it embodies that longing that is in so much of country music really, really well. And beyond that, it takes a metaphor and carries it to the very end without breaking that narrative about the metaphor, without becoming kitschy, which a lot of songs do. And that's kind of perfect to me. And it's also - it makes it a bit of a period piece because you don't hear many modern songs that do that. And there's also some language in it that's not modern. You know, when he says divine and my dear, these are kind of old-school ways of talking, and I really enjoy that. So it was like stepping into a period piece. At the same time, it has the hallmark of every great song, which is that it transcends time. It has a timeless quality to it, and it feels very modern.
GROSS: It's amazing. The lyric was written by Hal David, who wrote the lyrics for so many Burt Bacharach songs. So he's not exactly Mr. Country Music, Mr. Nashville (laughter).
CASH: No. And, you know, I myself thought that Don Gibson had written it - because he had the early, definitive version of the song - and then found out that Hal David and Paul Hampton wrote it in New York. It was a huge surprise.
GROSS: Your father has a good recording of this.
CASH: He does. You know, not being disloyal, but I have to say, I still prefer the Don Gibson version. And, you know, my dad recorded his version with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers on "Unchained," and he might have been a little too energized from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
(LAUGHTER)
GROSS: Now you have Bruce Springsteen singing with you on this one. Is he a friend?
CASH: No, I couldn't call him a friend. I've met him a few times over the years, but it would be presumptuous to say he's a friend.
GROSS: Why did you ask him to duet on this song?
CASH: Because he's just a dream date, Terry.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: We knew we wanted to do a duet, so I did my part on "Sea Of Heartbreak." We go, God, who's the perfect person to ask to sing on this song? Who's, like, the embodiment of American romantic male voice? Well, that would be Bruce Springsteen. So we asked him.
GROSS: And he said yes.
CASH: He said yes. I thought, oh, there's a 50/50 chance Bruce will do it. And then, you know, he knew the song. He'd got the concept of the list. He's so steeped in country music, anyway, and roots music. So it was an easy thing for him, I think.
GROSS: So let's get the story of the list. Your album is called "The List," and there's a story behind it. So would you tell the story?
CASH: Yeah. When I was 18 years old, I went on the road with my dad after I graduated from high school. And we were riding on the tour bus one day, kind of rolling through the south, and he mentioned a song. We started talking about songs, and he mentioned one, and I said, I don't know that one. And he mentioned another. I said, I don't know that one either, Dad. And he became very alarmed that I didn't know what he considered my own musical genealogy. And I was very steeped in pop and rock music, and I grew up in Southern California. So he spent the rest of the afternoon making a list for me. And at the end of the day, he said, this is your education. And across the top of the page, he wrote 100 essential country songs. The list might have been better titled "100 Essential American Songs" because it was very comprehensive. He covered every critical point in Southern and American music, early folk songs, protest songs, Delta blues, Southern gospel, early country music, Appalachian. Everything that fed into modern country music was on that list. So his overview was really of a musicologist but formed by his instincts, you know, and just the rhythm in his own blood. So I realized when he gave me the list at the age of 18 that this was an important document, and I set about learning these songs. But it took me, I think, until now to realize that he was really giving me himself, a part of his heart and soul.
GROSS: When you say you went about learning those songs, did you get the sheet music or get the records? How did you learn them?
CASH: All I had to do was get my dad (laughter) because he had them all at his fingertips. You could say, well, how does this one go? And he'd pick up a guitar and sing it to me. And then some I knew the records, you know. Like, I had known Ray Charles' "Take These Chains From My Heart" since childhood. I had known Patsy Cline "She's Got You" since childhood. Others I found the records for.
GROSS: So you finally realized later in life that your father had given you a piece of himself and a piece of his own kind of genetic makeup when he gave you this list of 100 songs. But when he gave you that list, did you immediately think, thanks, Dad, or was it more like, thanks, Dad?
CASH: Like an 18-year-old would do?
GROSS: Yeah.
CASH: No, I - you know, if he had given it to me even a couple years earlier, I might have said, oh, yeah, eye roll, thanks, Dad. But I wanted this. I wanted him. You know, my parents were divorced. I was just socking in this great time with my dad, who was clean and sober. So I wanted that experience of loving what he loved and learning about his life. Also I was just starting to write songs, so this was a template for me. These are excellent songs. He wrote the list as a songwriter. So I had that template for great songwriting. It was exciting to me.
GROSS: Now, do you still have that piece of paper that the list was on?
CASH: I do. I found it again in 2000 - late 2005, when I was writing the narratives for my last record. It was "Black Cadillac," and I wrote narratives for the show. And I found the list in 2005, and I thought, well, this will make a nice subject for a narrative for the "Black Cadillac" show, never thinking anything more than that. And I wrote this narrative, and it started when I was 18 years old. My dad gave me this list. Well, everybody started coming up to me saying, where's that list? When are you going to record that list? It became funny.
GROSS: So what did you do with the piece of paper now? Is it, like, framed? Is it preserved? Where do you keep it?
CASH: I keep it in my files. It's not framed. It's not - you know, I want to do the right thing with the actual list at some point, but I don't want to just publish it on the internet or, you know, give it away yet partly because I want to do Volume 2.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: And I don't want anyone else to do Volume 2.
GROSS: Well, I want to play another song from the list, and this is a great song. I love this song that Patsy Cline made famous. It's called "She's Got You." And of all the songs on the list, why did you want to do this one?
CASH: Well, it's a classic country song. Anyone who knows country music knows this song. Unfortunately, they also know Patsy Cline's version, which is so iconic that I had some trouble getting past that to actually record it myself. But you know, what's great about this song, too, is that it's a list. In the song is listed all the things that the other woman has. So it's a list within the list.
GROSS: Oh, right.
(LAUGHTER)
GROSS: Yeah. And, I guess, what do you do to put yourself in the mood to feel the song? I mean, you're married. You know what I mean? Like, you're not...
CASH: Yeah.
GROSS: You're not a teenager anymore. You're married, so - well, maybe that's a presumptuous question. Maybe I should just drop that 'cause...
CASH: No, I know what you're saying. But, you know, passion is not reserved for young people. And I think that my sensitivity to music has actually deepened and expanded as I've gotten older. You add more life experience. You know, the music gets filtered through all of that. And that's beautiful. When I started singing this song, like I said, I had to get Patsy Cline off my shoulder a bit to even approach the song. So once I started singing it, I - and it kind of dawned on me. Oh, this is why this song has been covered so many times. This is a great song.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "SHE'S GOT YOU")
CASH: (Singing) I've got your picture that you gave to me. And it's signed with love just like it used to be. The only thing different, the only thing new - I've got your picture, she's got you. I've got the records that we used to share. And they still sound the same as when you were here. The only thing different, the only thing new - I've got the records, she's got you. I've got your memory. Or has it got me? I really don't know, but I know it won't let me be. I've got your class ring...
GROSS: That's my guest, Rosanne Cash, singing "She's Got You," a song made famous by Patsy Cline, a song featured on Rosanne Cash's CD called "The List," which is songs selected from the list of 100 essential songs that her father, Johnny Cash, gave to her when she was 18.
When your father gave you that list, when you were 18, how deep were you into country music?
CASH: Not very. I was, you know, president of my Beatles fan club when I was 11.
GROSS: (Laughter) Really?
CASH: (Laughter) Yes, I was, indeed. And I, like, you know...
GROSS: Is this where I ask who your favorite Beatle was?
CASH: Well, John (laughter).
GROSS: OK, good (laughter).
CASH: And I - you know, I grew up in Southern California. I was very well-versed in Southern California pop and rock and Buffalo Springfield and Neil Young and Elton John and Janis Joplin and then Joni Mitchell, which is the first time I realized that a woman could be a songwriter. So I had, of course, heard what my parents played around the house and heard the musicians my dad drug home off the road. And my mother listened to a lot of Ray Charles and Marty Robbins and Patsy Cline. So I got that in by osmosis as well. But as far as doing a serious immersion in it, like I had done with the Beatles, no, I had not done that.
GROSS: My guest is Rosanne Cash. We'll talk more after a break. This is FRESH AIR.
(SOUNDBITE OF ROSANNE CASH SONG, "MOTHERLESS CHILDREN")
GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. Let's get back to my interview with singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash. We spoke in 2009 when she released her album "The List." It featured 12 songs from the list of 100 essential country songs that her father, Johnny Cash, made for her.
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST)
GROSS: You've had this list of 100 country music songs that your father gave you since you were 18. So you've had this since the early '70s.
CASH: '73.
GROSS: Why now? Why record them now?
CASH: Oh. That's a very good question. In fact, I resisted it for the first year that John started talking about it. Well, for a lot of reasons - one, I did have a chip on my shoulder when I was younger. I am going to do this my way. Nobody's ever going to be able to say that I traded on my dad's name. It was a large shadow. I wanted out of it. And I probably carried the chip longer than was gracious (laughter). It's OK when you're in your 20s. It's not OK when you're in your 40s. So it was partly that, my knee-jerk reaction against doing anything that traded on my dad's name. Then I started to realize, this is my list. He gave this to me. This was personal. This was like if he was a martial arts master and was passing on a secret to his child. You know, it belongs to me. So when I started to feel myself take possession of it, psychologically, then I started thinking about recording the songs. And the other part is, I don't think I could have done this until I lost my parents, until they died.
GROSS: I was thinking you might feel that way because - is it because they owned the songs?
CASH: Well, if they did, they passed them on. But it's also because you're not - well, I wasn't so interested in legacy until they were gone. I wasn't so interested in what they left me until they weren't here to tell me about it. And, you know, at this point, I had a really serious health problem myself, you know, a face-off with my own mortality. You start thinking about those things. What did my parents leave me? What's in my DNA? What am I going to leave my kids? And these songs are part of my cells in a way. They are part of my DNA. And they are what I want to leave my own kids.
GROSS: You mentioned that you had your own brush with mortality. And I know that you had brain surgery.
CASH: Right.
GROSS: How long ago was this?
CASH: It was November 27.
GROSS: Would you explain what the problem was that necessitated the surgery?
CASH: I had a structural abnormality in my brain I may have been born with. My neurosurgeon wasn't sure. And it just got worse as I got older until I was becoming debilitated by headaches. So they didn't really discover what it was until 2007, earlier in 2007. And then he said, you know, there's no advantage in waiting to fix this; you need to take care of this. So I had brain surgery. And, you know, it's not for the faint of heart, by the way (laughter).
GROSS: And any time somebody enters your brain for surgery, it's really, really risky.
CASH: Yeah.
GROSS: Were you terrified before the surgery?
CASH: I prepared myself psychologically. I - you know, I did hypnosis tapes, and I did just a lot of reflection and talking about it and getting prepared because I knew how scary it was. And in fact, that's why my neurosurgeon said to wait, you know, six weeks or something. He said, you need to prepare yourself psychologically. So I got it when he told me that it was going to be tough, and it was a long recovery. So, you know, I did my work enough beforehand that I walked into the OR laughing with my anesthesiologist, making jokes (laughter) and singing "If I Only Had A Brain."
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: My morbid sense of humor really got me through this, I have to say.
GROSS: What about the recovery on the other end? I mean, you're so steeped in your senses, in - you know, in writing, which you do a lot of, both songs and books. You're completing a memoir now.
CASH: Yeah.
GROSS: In listening, which you do a lot of. In singing. So, I mean, were your senses altered in a way that was either interesting or disturbing after the surgery, during the period of recovery?
CASH: Oh, that's a good question, and nobody has thought to ask me that question. And the truth is that they were. I had the hearing of a dog for about two months (laughter).
GROSS: Wait. What does that mean? That...
CASH: I mean, it was - my hearing was so sensitive that - you know, I live in Manhattan. I couldn't go outside for a month. It was so intense. But the thing I was afraid of didn't happen, which is my experience of music. And I had written this letter to Oliver Sacks before I went into surgery. I had met him at a party the year before. And so I wrote him, and I told him my problem. And I said, do you think that my experience of music is going to be altered? Will I lose my sensitivity to music or my ability to play it? And he wrote me back the most beautiful, typewritten letter that was hand-corrected in ink. And it basically said, my - he said, my expertise is with the cortex, and your problem is with the cerebellum, so I can't really help you, but I do have an inkling of how important this is to you.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: I loved that. That's the letter I'm going to frame.
GROSS: Singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash, recorded in 2009. We'll hear more of our interview after a break, as we continue our weeklong series of some of our favorite interviews with musicians from the archive. I'm Terry Gross, and this is FRESH AIR.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "MISS THE MISSISSIPPI AND YOU")
CASH: (Singing) I'm growing tired of the big-city lights, tired of the glamor and tired of the sights. In all of my dreams, I am roaming once more back to my home on the old river shore. I am sad and weary, far away from home. Miss the Mississippi and you, dear. Days are dark and dreary everywhere I roam. Miss the Mississippi and you. Roaming the wide...
GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross, back with more of my interview with singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash, known for her work in country indie rock, folk and American roots music. She's been awarded Grammys and Gold Records and has been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. We spoke in 2009, when her album, "The List," was released. It featured 12 songs from the list of a hundred essential country songs that her father, Johnny Cash, compiled for her. He made it in 1973, when she was 18 and on the road with him. When we left off, we were talking about how she had recovered from brain surgery she had undergone to correct a structural abnormality. The surgery was in 2007, a couple of years before our interview was recorded.
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST)
GROSS: You know, you mentioned that before the surgery, you had headaches, like, really severe headaches. I find that the one time when I can't enjoy music, when I want nothing to do with music is when I have a bad headache. And when I think of you going through - was it long period, right, when you had these bad headaches? How did you do music? Did you have any room in your head where it was pleasurable to make or listen to music?
CASH: That's interesting. I listened to a lot more classical music in the two years before the surgery because it seemed - it was more soothing to me. And, you know, I could digest it better. But a lot of times, singing, playing music myself, I would move out of the headache. You know, it would just dissolve. That's an interesting thing about music. You know, people say it's very healing. It is very healing, literally.
GROSS: Well, I think we should hear another song from your new CD, "The List." And I thought this might be a good spot to hear "500 Miles." And I have to say - I was telling you this before we started the interview - if I went through the rest of my life and every hearing this song again, I'd be fine, I thought, until I heard your version. You know, I think so many of us know the Peter, Paul and Mary version, which we heard so many times. And when I was learning folk guitar and doing a terrible job at it, this was one of the songs that I learned to massacre, which is part of the reason why I could go through the rest of my life not hearing it again. But you do this, like, desolate version of it. And...
CASH: Yeah. The lyrics are desolate.
GROSS: They are desolate, but - and your husband is playing organ behind you. And it's this really, like, eerie, lonely organ. It almost sounds like it's being played backwards. It's just so odd. And it's really just a haunting version.
CASH: Well, we wanted to get it very churchy, and we wanted to bring out all of the loneliness of the lyrics, because the lyrics are really sad. And I knew Bobby Bear's version better than I knew Peter, Paul and Mary's version. And Bobby Bear's version was much sadder, and I think we even took it a step further.
GROSS: OK. Well, let's hear it. And this is my guest, Rosanne Cash, singing "500 Miles." Her husband, John Leventhal, is playing organ behind, her and he plays a lot of the instruments and did the arranging for the CD. It's from the album "The List," which features songs from a list of a hundred essential American songs that her father, Johnny Cash, gave her when she was 18. So here's "500 Miles."
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "500 MILES")
CASH: (Singing) If you miss the train I'm on, then you'll know that I have gone. You can hear the whistle blow - a hundred miles, a hundred miles, a hundred miles, a hundred miles, 100 miles. You can hear the whistle blow - a hundred miles. Teardrops fell on momma's note when I read the things she ruled. She said, we miss you, hon. We love you. Come on home. Well, I didn't have to pack. I had it all right on my back. Now I'm 500 miles away from home. But I'm one more down. Lord, I'm one. Lord, I'm two. Lord, I'm three. Lord, I'm four. Lord, I'm 500 miles away from home.
GROSS: That's Rosanne Cash from her CD, "The List," which features songs from a list of a hundred essential songs that her father, Johnny Cash, gave her. You know, before hearing that song, we were talking about the brain surgery that you had. And I was wondering what you've turned to in recent years to just kind of give you strength. And just to fill listeners in, it's been a difficult few years. You lost your mother. You lost your father. You lost your stepmother, June Carter Cash. There were three years where you could barely speak and couldn't sing because of polyps on your vocal cords. And then there was the brain surgery that we talked about.
It's been a rough period. And when people go through rough times, I mean, some people turn to religion. Some people turn to drugs or alcohol. Some people have nothing to turn to. Some people are lost. Some people find this inner strength. Looking at your father, I mean, there's been times and there were times in your father's life when he turned to drugs or pills. And - but through all his life, I think he had a sense of Jesus in his life. Your mother was, I think, a pretty devout Catholic.
CASH: She was.
GROSS: Yeah. So what about you? Like, what have you had that has kept you - got you through all of this?
CASH: Well, I adhere to the religion of art and music and small children (laughter) - the pronouncements of small children. I, you know, I'm not the type to turn to religion in that way. I'm not the type to turn to drugs and alcohol. But I do have a profound devotion to art and music and children. And those three things, as well as the love of my husband, who is an amazing partner. And, you know, if you ever have brain surgery, you want to call him up to do all of the vetting of the neurosurgeons and all of that business 'cause he makes a great patient advocate. So...
GROSS: Good. If I'm ever making an album, I'm going to call him, too.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: Oh. That's cute.
GROSS: So you mentioned, you know, art and music as what you turn to as, like - how that's kind of your religion. So what were some of the things that you read or listened to or watched during the period of recovery when you needed that kind of nourishment?
CASH: Joan Didion's "Year Of Magical Thinking" was great. I read the book, and I went to see Vanessa Redgrave perform it. And that was...
GROSS: Oh, wait. Let me stop you right there.
CASH: OK.
GROSS: That is a - I love that book. It was so hard to read it 'cause it's all - it's a journal of the year she lost her husband. It is so painful. So when - what was healing about reading that really painful book?
CASH: Well, I loved it. I found - I know a lot of people found it really difficult and kind of depressing. But I loved her very meticulous documentation of the little moments of insanity that happened during grief. You know, that thing she said about, well, it's 3 hours earlier in California, is he dead in California yet? - I had that feeling and many others that you don't tell people because they will think you're nuts. And so to see it there on the page poetically written, I - it was really great for me. I loved that.
GROSS: What else?
CASH: What else? Oh, Picasso. Arvo Part, the Estonian musician. I went to see a show in Paris that just - it rearranged my whole life. It was so great. It was called "Melancolie," and it was 800 years of madness, despair and depression in art.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: It was fantastic.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: I loved it. I told you, I have a morbid sense of humor.
GROSS: (Laughter).
CASH: But it was just amazing, you know, because we used to express all of these things in art, you know? - the madness and the despair and the depression. And now we just medicate it away. But it was all there on the canvas, and I just loved it.
GROSS: Oh, wow. Did you - after grieving for your parents, did you go through a period feeling like you were grieving for yourself because your brain was being compromised, your life was in jeopardy, your ability to be who you are was in jeopardy?
CASH: Yeah. I was angry at my parents when I had to have brain surgery that they weren't still around. Because no matter how old you are, you want your parents when you're going through...
GROSS: Absolutely.
CASH: ...Something like that.
GROSS: Yeah.
CASH: And I - yeah. Did I grieve for myself? No. I kind of thought, well, why not me? I have good health insurance. You know, I don't have to show up to a 9-to-5 job. I - you know, it - I didn't have that feeling of, oh, why me? I never had that.
GROSS: You never had the feeling of being resentful or envious of everybody else who didn't have to go through the brain surgery that you were about to go through?
CASH: Mmm, no. I don't do that. I don't do comparisons 'cause I always lose.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: That's...
GROSS: Is that how you feel?
CASH: Yes, that's exactly how I feel.
GROSS: So...
CASH: No, but not that I always lose. It's that if - the process of comparing yourself to someone else, you're setting yourself up to not feel good. So I don't bother.
GROSS: Getting back to the list of songs again that your father gave you, did you love the same songs on that list after the surgery that you loved before? Was there any - did your taste change?
CASH: Mmm. I love them more now. I love everything more now. I know that sounds like a cliche, but I do. But I love these songs so much, and they keep getting deeper and broader and more poetic and more full of life for me. Every time I hear them, every time I put on one of the original versions or I get to sing it myself, it's all new. It's amazing that it took this long for me to realize what was always there, you know? Like T.S. Eliot said, you return home and know it for the first time. I feel like that. I've returned home and known it for the first time.
GROSS: My guest is Rosanne Cash. We'll talk more after a break. This is FRESH AIR.
(SOUNDBITE OF ROSANNE CASH SONG, "CHANGE PARTNERS")
GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. Let's get back to my interview with Rosanne Cash. She's known for singing her own songs, but she released a CD called "The List" on which she sang some of the songs from the list of 100 essential songs that her father, Johnny Cash, made for her back in 1973 when she was 18. We spoke when the album "The List" was released in 2009.
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST)
GROSS: I want to play another song from your new album, and I was thinking of "Girl From The North Country." I think you do a beautiful job of this. Bob Dylan wrote it. It was on his 1969 "Freewheelin'" album - 1962, I mean. What year is it? More like '62, probably. And...
CASH: Yeah, it's earlier than '69.
GROSS: Yeah, I think it's, like, '62.
CASH: 'Cause they did "Nashville Skyline" in '69.
GROSS: That was '69, yeah.
CASH: Yeah.
GROSS: So in '69, your father recorded it with Dylan on Dylan's "Nashville Skyline" album. So why did you choose this one for your own?
CASH: This was John's idea to do this song. And I know why it's on the list - because, you know, my dad made the list in 1973, and he had just recorded this four years earlier with Bob. So it was still kind of fresh to him. It's one of the newest songs on the list. And when John brought up that idea, I said, oh, gosh, I can't. I can't do it. It's almost sacrilegious. I - not only do I have my dad and Bob's recorded version in my head, I have images of that session in my head. I wasn't at that session, but there is footage of it. And it was just such a watershed record, too, you know? I became the coolest 14-year-old in the world when my dad recorded this song with Bob Dylan. And I said, I just can't do that. It's outside of my own realm.
And John said, let's listen to Bob's original version and approach it that way. And his original version is - it's in the tradition of a classic folk song that's rooted in Elizabethan music, even. And I got to do that old folk twist of a woman singing about another woman, which was great. I loved that. And once we listened to the original version and I could approach it like that, I went, oh, I get it. Yeah. This is gorgeous.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY")
CASH: (Singing) If you're traveling in the north country fair, where the winds hit heavy on the borderline, remember me to the one who lives there. She once was a true love of mine. If you go when the snowflakes fall, when the rivers freeze and summer ends, please, see if she has a coat so warm to keep her from the howling winds.
GROSS: That's Rosanne Cash singing Dylan's "Girl From The North Country," from her new CD "The List," which is songs from a list of 100 great American songs, essential country songs, that her father, Johnny Cash, gave her when she was 18 years old.
You know, I think it's really interesting that you're doing this album of songs by other people because you're best known as a singer-songwriter. You do your own songs. And this kind of frees you up to just be the singer and the interpreter and also to sing other people's melodies, which I think must be kind of refreshing in its own way.
CASH: Yeah, it is. It is. It was a little scary at first because I didn't ever want to put my voice front and center, you know? I was a songwriter. That was the torch I carried. This is an honorable profession. This is what I do. I'm a songwriter. My voice just serves what I'm writing about. So to let all that go - I mean, bringing the sensibilities of it, actually, to the song choices - but to just be the interpreter was incredibly liberating and really fun.
GROSS: You know, it's interesting that you've done this album of covers. John Doe did an album of classic country covers. Loudon Wainwright just did an album of Charlie Poole songs. So you know, the three of you are famous as songwriters. And within a period of months, you're turning to other people's songs. I just find that so interesting. And all of those albums I just mentioned are really good.
CASH: Well, there is a cannon of American music that maybe an entire generation doesn't know that well, you know, people who weren't around to hear Patsy Cline's version of "She's Got You" or a song like "Take These Chains", or never heard Ray Charles' "Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music" or Hank Snow or any of these people. So I always felt like, you can't imagine the Scots or the Irish without Celtic music. You can't imagine us, the Americans, without these songs. They are so important to us. And it would be a tragedy if they were just, you know, you had to - if they were just in a museum, if they were just archived somewhere, if they weren't still being performed.
GROSS: Oh, I really agree with you. When we last spoke, it was 2006, maybe. And this was after you had started singing again after your three-year bout of not being able to sing because of polyps on your vocal cords. And in that interview, you said that when you had the polyps, you vowed that if you recovered that you would give up all the anxiety that you had surrounding singing...
CASH: (Laughing).
GROSS: ...And just kind of enjoy singing and enjoy, you know, the talents that you had. So did that work out? Have you been able to just...
CASH: (Laughter).
GROSS: As you've released this album of you singing other people's songs, have you been able to just enjoy singing without the attendant anxieties?
CASH: I'm laughing because I did say that, didn't I (laughter)?
GROSS: You did.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: I'm glad you reminded me (laughter).
GROSS: You're welcome.
CASH: Yeah. I did give up a lot of the anxiety. I'm not a person who will ever entirely give up anxiety. I mean, it kind of fuels my...
GROSS: (Laughter).
CASH: ...My everything (laughter). But I did stop the criticism. That's what I stopped, the self-criticism. You know, if I miss a note, if I can't sustain it as long as I want, you know, if my diaphragm gives away or something, I'd just go, well, that's OK. That's all right, you know? Human being here. But I enjoy it a lot more. I do. I did keep that part of the promise to myself, is that I got it back, and I enjoy it a lot more.
GROSS: My guest is Rosanne Cash. We'll talk more after a break. This is FRESH AIR.
(SOUNDBITE OF ROSANNE CASH SONG, "SEVEN YEAR ACHE")
GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. We're listening to an interview from our archive with singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash. We spoke in 2009 when she released her album "The List," featuring songs from the list of 100 essential country songs that her father, Johnny Cash, compiled for her. He made that list in 1973 when she was 18 and on the road with him. She's Cash's oldest child. Her mother was his first wife.
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST)
GROSS: Your father lived his life onstage; your mother didn't. Where do you fit in in terms of comfort level onstage and in terms of, like, having a public component of your life?
CASH: That's something that I still struggle with. My daughter just made her first record, and it's coming out soon. She's 27 years old, and she has not asked me for any advice. She's wanted to do this on her own. It's history repeating itself. But she did call and say, Mom, how do I have a successful career as a musician without having a public life? And it kind of broke my heart because that was the exact question I asked at her age. And I said, I don't know because, you know, songs are not complete until they're heard. You know, you can't just do this for your living room. It's - part of doing it is putting it out there. And, of course, being a performer, that's a whole other thing. But I still do struggle with that. And I guess the - I'm more comfortable - you know how Malcolm Gladwell had that 10,000-hour rule - like, if you do something 10,000 hours, you become an expert at it? I feel like maybe I'm close to 10,000 hours.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: So I'm a bit more comfortable. But you're right. My mother was very, very private, and my dad lived out his best self onstage. So I have both of those examples, you know? Don't tell anybody anything, keep to yourself, and take everything to the stage.
GROSS: Wow. That's really confusing, isn't it?
CASH: It is. So I've had to work it out for myself. And what I do is both. I have a great private life. I don't, you know, divulge everything. I find that incredibly distasteful. And I love performing.
GROSS: Well, I'm glad you found that comfort zone for yourself, that you found where the line is. I want to close with another track from "The List," but since I've chosen everything so far, I thought I'd be generous and let you choose one.
(LAUGHTER)
CASH: Do you want something sad and slow and ballad-y (ph) or something a little more up?
GROSS: I'm letting you choose.
CASH: OK. "Motherless Children" - this song is one of the oldest songs on "The List," and it was amazing how many people had done it, everyone from Billie Holiday to the Louvin Brothers to Eric Clapton. There are many different versions, many, many, many verses, too. So John and I had to sort through them and kind of make it more linear, you know, just pull four verses that would work together. And John had just lost his mother a couple of weeks before we recorded this. So I think we were both feeling that sense of loss and being motherless. And I can really hear it in John's guitar playing in this track.
GROSS: Rosanne Cash, it's just been wonderful to talk with you again. Thank you so much.
CASH: It's my pleasure, Terry. Thank you for having me.
GROSS: My interview with singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash was recorded in 2009.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "MOTHERLESS CHILDREN")
CASH: (Singing) Motherless children have a hard time when the mother is gone. Motherless children have a hard time when the mother is gone. Motherless children have a hard time. There's all that weeping and all that crying. Motherless children have a hard time when the mother is gone. Father will do the best he can when the mother is gone. Father will do the best he can when the mother is gone. Father will do the best he can, but there's so many things he just don't understand. Motherless children have a hard time when the mother is gone.
GROSS: Tomorrow on FRESH AIR, more favorite music interviews from the FRESH AIR archive. We'll hear Smokey Robinson talking about writing hits like "Shop Around" and "You Really Got A Hold On Me" and starting Motown with Berry Gordy, and Isaac Hayes talking about writing the hit "Soul Man" for Sam & Dave and writing and performing the theme for "Shaft." I hope you'll join us. Our interviews and reviews are produced and edited by Amy Salit, Phyllis Myers, Sam Briger, Lauren Krenzel, Heidi Saman, Therese Madden, Ann Marie Baldonado, Thea Chaloner, Seth Kelley and Susan Nyakundi. Our digital media producer is Molly Seavy-Nesper. I'm Terry Gross.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "MOTHERLESS CHILDREN")
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The market had settled around 50 basis points and there was even talk of a pause but with the Fed signaling more hikes, we could have the BOC at 3.25% next week.
At the same time, the Bank of Canada is never a sure thing. Tiff Macklem and the governing council don't feel any need to prepare markets and avoid volatility. It would be a bold move to deliver a dovish surprise at the moment -- even if it's still 50 bps -- but it's not outside of the playbook.
Also note that Macklem was at Jackson Hole last week, so he might have a good idea of how Fed Chair Jerome Powell sees inflation developing in the year ahead. | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/the-loonie-may-be-making-a-case-for-a-hawkish-bank-of-canada-20220901/ | 2022-09-01T18:40:29Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/the-loonie-may-be-making-a-case-for-a-hawkish-bank-of-canada-20220901/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Yet another mother searching for her disappeared son has been killed in northern Mexico, becoming the third volunteer search activist killed in Mexico since 2021.
Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of the northern state of Sinaloa, identified the dead woman Wednesday as Rosario Rodríguez Barraza.
“I deeply regret the killing of Rosario Rodríguez Barraza, a tireless fighter, like many other women in Sinaloa who are looking for their loved ones,” Rocha Moya wrote in his social media accounts.
Rep. Paloma Sánchez, a congresswoman from Sinaloa, said Rodríguez Barraza was abducted near her home and killed Tuesday, the International Day of the Disappeared, which was marked in Mexico by marches and protests.
The motive in the killings remained unclear, because most searchers say publicly they aren’t looking for evidence to convict killers.
The volunteer search teams, usually made up of mothers of Mexico’s over 100,000 missing people, say they only want to find the bodies of their loved ones, to mourn and properly bury them.
In a video posted by “Hasta Encontrarles,” another search group, Rodríguez Barraza is heard saying the classic phrase, “I’m looking for my son, I’m not looking for the culprits.”
Her son, Fernando Ramírez Rodríguez, hasn’t been seen since he was abducted in the town of La Cruz, Sinaloa, in October 2019. La Cruz is located on the Pacific coast between the port of Mazatlan and the state capital Culiacan.
Sinaloa is home to the drug cartel of the same name.
Rodríguez Barraza said armed men in a white car snatched her son, then 20. Since then — despite conducting her own investigation and offering prosecutors the evidence — she has not heard anything.
“I took them videos, I brought them witnesses, and up to now, they have not done anything for me,” she said of prosecutors.
That is a common tale in Mexico. Faced with official inaction or incompetence, many mothers are forced to do their own investigations, or join search teams which, often acting on tips, cross gullies and fields, sinking iron rods into the ground to detect the tell-tale stench of decomposing bodies.
Most of the victims are thought to have been killed by drug cartels, their bodies dumped into shallow graves, dissolved or burned. Drug and kidnapping gangs often use the same locations over and over again, creating grisly killing fields.
The searchers, and the police who sometimes accompany them, focus on finding graves and identifying remains — not collecting evidence of how they died or who killed them. Search groups sometimes even get anonymous tips about where bodies are buried, knowledge probably available only to the killers or their accomplices.
But the mainly female volunteers often recount getting threats and being watched — presumably by the same people who murdered their sons, brothers and husbands.
In 2021, in the neighboring state of Sonora, searcher Aranza Ramos was found dead a day after her search group found a still-smoking body disposal pit. Earlier that year, volunteer search activist Javier Barajas Piña was gunned down in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico’s most violent.
The cartels may be angered simply by the inconvenience: after searchers turn up bodies, they are forced to find new body disposal sites.
Among the search groups, known as “collectives” in Mexico, human remains aren’t referred to as corpses or bodies. The searchers call them “treasures,” because to grieving families they are precious.
Searchers usually call law enforcement when they think they’ve found a burial, mostly because authorities often refuse to conduct the slow but critical DNA testing unless the remains are professionally exhumed.
A group of search collectives issued a statement Wednesday demanding protection for searching mothers.
“No mother should be killed for searching for her children,” the coalition wrote. “On the contrary, the government is obligated to ensure their safety in continuing their searches, as long as thousands of cases of disappeared people continue to pile up.” | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/ap-3rd-volunteer-grave-search-activist-killed-in-mexico/ | 2022-09-01T18:44:25Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/ap-3rd-volunteer-grave-search-activist-killed-in-mexico/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A once obscure Michigan elections panel is back in the spotlight after rejecting a ballot initiative asking voters whether abortion rights should be enshrined in the state’s constitution and another to expand voting in the state.
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers deadlocked 2-2 on party lines on both initiatives Wednesday.
Abortion rights supporters have already said they will ask the state Supreme Court to intervene to place the measure on the November ballot. The organization backing the voting measure is expected do the same.
The board last came under national scrutiny in November 2020 when then-President Donald Trump and his supporters tried to convince Republican members not to certify Democrat Joe Biden’s victory in the state. One GOP member abstained, but the other joined Democrats in voting to certify.
It highlighted the possibility that the panel — charged with largely clerical duties, not investigating elections — could become another hyperpartisan battleground.
The stakes of the abortion rights proposal are particularly high. Its backers are aiming to negate a 91-year-old state law that would ban abortion in all instances except to save the life of the mother.
Michigan’s 1931 law — which abortion opponents had hoped would be triggered by a conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade in June — remains blocked after months of court battles.
WHAT IS THE BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS?
Michigan’s state constitution of 1850 created the board to handle administrative duties before and after an election. The board’s structure has changed over time.
Current law provides for four members — two from each political party that earned the most votes in the latest secretary of state election. Michigan’s 1908 Constitution was the first to mandate that a majority of the board could not be made up of members of the same political party. There’s no process to break a 2-2 deadlock; typically that leads to a court challenge.
Election experts say similar structures arose elsewhere during the Progressive Era as reformers hoped a system of “mutual policing” would cut down on the influence of party machines on election outcomes.
Since then, federal courts have gained more legal authority to examine evidence and question witnesses, and to address claims related to state-level elections, said Kevin Johnson, executive director of the Election Reformers Network. The nonpartisan group advocates for ranked choice voting and independent redistricting among other election reforms.
“Mutual policing is a system that becomes risky in a hyperpartisan environment, so it needs some new thinking,” Johnson said.
WHAT DOES THE BOARD DO?
Michigan courts have repeatedly described the board’s responsibilities as administrative or clerical, while Michigan’s elected secretary of state is the chief election official.
But the board’s potential to dramatically influence elections has come to the fore in recent years.
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin have a board or a commission that fully oversees elections. Most of those states require a certain numbers of members from each major political party, according to NCSL research.
Key responsibilities of the Michigan board include: canvassing and certifying statewide elections, judicial elections and legislative elections that cross county lines; conducting statewide office recounts; and approving electronic voting systems.
The board meets after elections to determine official results based on reports from local clerks. The board members do not audit election results or investigate accusations of fraud.
The board also has a significant role in statewide ballot proposals. Aided by state elections staff, it reviews petitions seeking to put a proposal on ballots and approves the exact language that voters will see on those ballots.
Christopher Thomas, director of the Michigan Bureau of Elections for 36 years until retiring in 2017, said that process became more heated during his career as attorneys representing battling groups sought to win board members over, largely playing to their political alliances.
“It’s unfortunate,” Thomas said. “I’ve heard board members say they’re there to represent their party, and I found that so antithetical to their purpose.”
Still, prior to 2020, the dynamic rarely captured wide public attention.
WHAT CHANGED?
Following the 2020 presidential election, then-President Donald Trump and his allies targeted Michigan’s Board of State Canvassers as part of a broad and futile attempt to challenge his loss in several states. Trump and his backers, despite no evidence of fraud, demanded that the board refuse to certify the results.
But ultimately, one Republican board member joined two Democrats in certifying Joe Biden’s 154,000 vote victory in Michigan. The other Republican board member abstained from voting.
Election experts worry the unsuccessful attempt has fueled efforts to further politicize Michigan’s canvassing system, pointing to people with a history of backing Trump’s unproven claims of fraud getting appointed to county-level canvassing slots.
That heightens the chance of local canvassing boards deadlocking or members refusing to vote, undercutting voters’ confidence in the system and even risking “agitation or spillover into the streets,” said Johnson, with the Election Reformers Network.
WHO’S ON THE BOARD NOW?
State parties provide a list of potential candidates to Michigan’s governor, who selects a member from those options. Four-year terms are staggered.
Both Republicans who held the party’s seats in 2020 are gone. Aaron Van Langevelde, who voted to certify the results despite pressure from Trump supporters, was not nominated again by the state GOP when his term ended that winter. The board member who abstained from a vote in 2020, Norman Shinkle, resigned in June to run for a state legislative seat.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer selected Tony Daunt from three nominees submitted by the GOP to replace Van Langevelde. Daunt, a longtime party activist, was an outspoken critic of Trump’s bid to challenge the 2020 results.
Whitmer appointed Richard Houskamp, another longtime activist, to replace Shinkle. Houskamp told the Detroit Free Press in July that he hadn’t seen any evidence of fraud in the 2020 election and that continuing to make those claims “is not healthy for the country.”
One of the two Democrats who voted to certify the 2020 election results is still on the board: Jeannette Bradshaw, an electrician and elected leader within Detroit’s International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a Dutch soldier and wounding two others in downtown Indianapolis over the weekend told a friend who was with him that morning that he opened fire on the soldiers because he “just spazzed,” according to an arrest affidavit.
The friend told police that he, Shamar Duncan and another man went out in his pickup truck and ended up downtown before the shooting early Saturday, police wrote in the affidavit, the Indianapolis Star reported. Police referred an Associated Press request for the affidavit to the Marion County prosecutor’s office, which said the affidavit was sealed under court order until official charges are filed. It wasn’t immediately clear how the Star obtained it.
According to the affidavit, the pickup truck driver told investigators that someone from another group — presumably the Dutch soldiers, who were in the U.S. for training — brushed up against someone from his group, which led to pushing and shoving. He said someone from his group ended up on the ground and that they ran back to their vehicle.
The man said he was driving when one of his friends said they left their phone behind, so he stopped the pickup, according to the affidavit. He then heard gunshots.
“Shamar was shooting,” the man, who was not identified, told police, according to the affidavit.
Duncan was sitting in the back seat of the pickup, the man stated. Another witness told police that they believed the shots were fired from the truck’s backseat, according to the affidavit.
”(The driver of the pickup) said that he yelled at Shamar because he was mad that he shot,” the affidavit states. “He said Shamar said, ‘I just spazzed.’”
Duncan, 22, was arrested Tuesday and is facing a preliminary charge of murder in the shooting. He remained jailed on Wednesday and wouldn’t be eligible for release while the prosecutor’s office reviews the case, police said. It wasn’t immediately clear Wednesday if the two men who were allegedly with Duncan that morning will face charges.
Duncan’s arrest didn’t appear in online court records Wednesday and it wasn’t clear if he had an attorney who might speak on his behalf about the case.
A 26-year-old member of the Dutch Commando Corps, identified by U.S. authorities as Simmie Poetsema, died of his injuries “surrounded by family and colleagues,” the Dutch Defense Ministry said in a statement Monday. The two soldiers who were wounded in the attack suffered injuries that aren’t life-threatening, according to the defense ministry.
Investigators used statements from the surviving soldiers, witnesses, video from a bystander and surveillance video to identify Duncan as the shooting suspect, according to the affidavit.
An unnamed witness told police that Duncan and his two friends were “looking for trouble” the morning of the shooting and that the witness saw them cross a street and shove a man in a group of people, who walked away. Duncan’s group then picked a fight with the soldiers, the witness said.
The soldiers, who were in Indianapolis on a night off from training at a military camp in southern Indiana, were walking back to their hotel from a club downtown when Duncan and his friends bumped into them as they walked past, soldiers told investigators. Poetsema and others in the group of soldiers were trying to diffuse the situation, but it eventually turned into a fight that lasted somewhere between 30 seconds and a few minutes, witnesses told police.
The witness watching from across the street told investigators he saw “one of the males who were causing problems” get knocked to the ground, according to the affidavit. One of the men in Duncan’s group then stated “I’m going to go get a strap” — a slang word for gun — the witness told investigators.
According to the witness, Duncan’s group went back to their pickup and the soldiers walked to the front of their hotel. The truck started to drive off before it made a U-turn, accelerated to the front of the hotel and turned on its flashers.
The witness told police he heard gunshots and then saw the pickup speed away.
According to the affidavit, investigators were able to identify Duncan and the two men who were with him through video and witnesses’ descriptions of them. When investigators found the pickup truck, a man who later admitted to being with Duncan the morning of the shooting was removing things from the vehicle. Key identifying features had been removed, according to the affidavit.
Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren expressed concern Tuesday about gun violence in the United States in the aftermath of the shooting.
“We do many trainings of our servicemen in the United States, and we really don’t expect this to happen. So it’s very, very concerning for us.” Ollongren told The Associated Press at a meeting of European Union defense ministers in Prague.
Ollongren declined to comment on the shooting while investigations continue. She said there is “good contact” between Dutch military police and authorities in Indianapolis, and that U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin contacted her Monday “to express his regrets and his condolences.”
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ATLANTA (AP) — Lawyers for John Eastman, a lead architect of some of Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in power after the 2020 election, said Wednesday they advised their client to assert attorney-client privilege and invoke his constitutional right to remain silent when testifying before a special grand jury investigating possible illegal election interference in Georgia.
Charles Burnham and Harvey Silverglate confirmed in a statement that Eastman had appeared before the panel in Fulton County, complying with a summons from the district attorney. They declined to comment on the questions or testimony, citing respect for the secrecy of the grand jury process.
Eastman is one of a number of Trump advisers, attorneys and allies whose testimony Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has sought to compel in the case. Former New York mayor and Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, who’s been told he may face criminal charges in the investigation, testified in mid-August. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, is fighting his subpoena. Willis filed petitions last week seeking the testimony of former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Trump-allied attorney Sidney Powell, among others. And conservative attorney L. Lin Wood Jr. said this week he’s been told Willis wants him to appear.
Willis’ investigation began early last year, shortly after a recording of a Jan. 2, 2021, phone call between Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger became public. In that call, Trump suggested the state’s top election official could “find” the votes needed to overturn his narrow loss in the state. But it has become clear that the scope of the probe has broadened considerably since then.
In their statement Wednesday, Eastman’s attorneys accused Willis of embarking on “an unprecedented path of criminalizing controversial or disfavored legal theories.”
As Trump and his allies began a campaign to spread false claims about the election, Eastman circulated what was essentially an academic proposal challenging the workings of the 130-year-old Electoral Count Act that governs the process for tallying the election results in Congress.
The first part of the plan was to put in place a slate of “alternate” electors in seven battleground states to sign certificates falsely stating that Trump, not Democrat Joe Biden, had won their states. Willis has told the 16 Georgia Republicans who joined that effort that they are targets of her investigation.
The second part of the proposal involved convincing then-Vice President Mike Pence to refuse to count some of the electoral votes won by Biden when presiding over Congress the certification of election results on Jan. 6, 2021. But Pence refused to stray from his ceremonial role that day, even as Trump supporters broke into the Capitol, chanting for him to be hung.
Wood, who sued unsuccessfully to block the certification of Georgia’s election results, said Wednesday that he’s willing to testify before the special grand jury.
Wood said a lawyer who represents him in a separate matter told him late last week that Willis’ office wants to subpoena him to testify. But he said he hadn’t received a formal request and didn’t know when they would want to see him.
“If they want to ask me questions, I’m happy to answer them,” Wood told The Associated Press by phone. “I have nothing to hide.”
Wood has long been known for his representation of high-profile clients — including Richard Jewell, who was wrongly accused in the 1996 Olympic bombing in Atlanta — particularly in defamation cases.
In a document filed last week seeking to compel Powell’s testimony, Willis noted that Wood hosted meetings at his home in South Carolina “for the purpose of exploring options to influence the results of the November 2020 election in Georgia and elsewhere.” Powell asked Wood, who’s licensed as a lawyer in Georgia, to help find Georgia residents who would be willing to serve as plaintiffs in lawsuits contesting the election results in the state, the petition says.
Wood said he didn’t know Powell well at the time but that she got in touch and asked if a group could meet at his home in late November 2020. He agreed to reach out to some prominent Georgia Republicans on Powell’s behalf, but said he doesn’t remember exactly who he called and whether they ended up joining any lawsuit filed by Powell.
The lawsuits filed by Powell and Wood were among many that were filed around the country in the wake of the 2020 election, many of them claiming that widespread election fraud had occurred. The lawsuits were ultimately dismissed, and state and federal election officials have consistently said there was no evidence of widespread fraud in the election.
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Associated Press writer Farnoush Amiri in Washington contributed to this report.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two years after he defeated Donald Trump, President Joe Biden has some unfinished business he’s aiming to settle with the restive forces of Trumpism.
The president is set to use a primetime address Thursday to frame the upcoming midterm elections as part of an ongoing battle for the “soul of the nation” — a reprise of his 2020 campaign theme that he’s now using to cast the current stakes in as dire terms as those that sent him to the Oval Office two years ago.
Biden, who largely avoided even referring to “the former guy” by name during his first year in office, has grown increasingly vocal in calling out Trump personally, which White House officials say reflects the urgency with which he views the threat of Trump and his devotees.
His speech at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, less than 10 weeks before the midterms, comes as Biden is feeling emboldened by a series of legislative wins. He is sharpening his attacks on Republicans as the “ultra-MAGA” party — a reference to Trump’s “Make America Great Again” campaign slogan — that opposes his agenda, embraces conservative ideological proposals and spreads Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election.
“What we’re seeing now is either the beginning or the death knell of an extreme MAGA philosophy,” Biden told Democrats at a Maryland fundraiser last week. “It’s not just Trump, it’s the entire philosophy that underpins the — I’m going to say something, it’s like semi-fascism.”
In his Thursday address, White House officials said, Biden will hark back to the 2017 white supremacist protest in Charlottesville, Virginia, which he says brought him out of political retirement to challenge Trump. He’ll argue that the country faces a similar crossroads in the coming months.
“The president thinks that there is an extremist threat to our democracy,” said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday. “It’s not stopping. It’s continuing.”
Biden allies stressed that while the president was set to condemn “ultra-MAGA” Republicans, he was not rejecting the entirety of the GOP and would use his remarks to call on traditional Republicans to join him in condemning Trump and his adherents. Still, he faces a balancing act, as more than 74 million Americans voted for Trump in 2020.
“I respect conservative Republicans,” Biden said last week. “I don’t respect these MAGA Republicans.”
Larry Diamond, an expert on democracy and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, said Biden faces a difficult situation as he confronts Trump. Calling him out for attacks on democracy “can be manipulated or framed as being partisan. And if you don’t call it out, you are shrinking from an important challenge in the defense of democracy.”
“Wishing it away, or shrinking away from the challenge out of fear of appearing partisan will do no good in my view,” he said. “The threats are too grave and too imminent.”
Even this week, Trump was posting on his beleaguered social media platform about overturning the 2020 election results and holding a new presidential election, which would violate the Constitution.
Timothy Naftali, a presidential historian at New York University, said it’s not unusual for there to be tension between a president and his successor, but it’s “unprecedented for a former president to be actively trying to undermine the U.S. Constitution.”
“The challenge that President Biden faces is to get on with his agenda while still doing what he needs to uphold the Constitution,” Naftali said. “That’s not easy.”
The White House has assiduously tried to keep the president removed from the legal and political maelstrom surrounding the Department of Justice’s discovery of classified documents in Trump’s Florida home. Biden has taken advantage of some Republicans’ reflexive condemnation of federal law enforcement.
“You can’t be pro-law enforcement and pro-insurrection,” Biden said Tuesday in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. “I’m opposed to defunding the police,” he added. “I’m also opposed to defunding the FBI.”
Biden’s appearance is being billed as an official, taxpayer-funded event, a mark of how the president views defeating the Trump agenda as much as a policy aim as a political one. The major broadcast television networks are not expected to carry the address live.
Jean-Pierre said Biden was holding the event in prime time because he believes “we need to save the core values of our of our country.”
“They just don’t respect the rule of law,” she said of “MAGA Republicans.” “And they are pursuing an agenda that takes away people’s rights.”
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced he would speak in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on Thursday afternoon on “Biden’s assault on the soul of America,” accusing the president of planning to “continue to disparage hard-working Americans.”
” Joe Biden is the divider-in-chief and epitomizes the current state of the Democrat Party: one of divisiveness, disgust, and hostility towards half the country,” said RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.
Biden’s trip to Philadelphia will be one of three presidential visits to the state within a week, a sign of its importance in the midterms, with competitive Senate and governor’s races. Trump will have a rally there this weekend.
The White House hopes to use the Philadelphia speech to unite familiar themes of Biden’s presidency under one banner: holding out bipartisan legislative wins on guns and infrastructure as evidence that democracies “can deliver,” pushing back on “extreme” GOP policies on guns and abortion that are out of step with most people’s views, and rejecting efforts to undermine confidence in the nation’s election or diminish its standing abroad.
“The contrast is clear, While the MAGA wing has really focused on weakening the guardrails of our democracy to undermine the will of the people, the president is fighting to defend our democracy, while also delivering real results for working families,” said Danielle Melfi, executive director of Building Back Together, which coordinates messaging among Democratic groups on behalf of the White House.
Biden, she said, was expected to “lay out how that contrast ripples across every issue top of mind for voters” from abortion to guns to ensuring American elections remain free and fair.
The challenges to democracy have only multiplied since the tumult surrounding the 2020 presidential election.
Lies surrounding the 2020 election have triggered a wave of harassment and death threats against state and local election officials and new restrictions on mail voting in Republican-dominated states. County election officials have faced pressure to ban the use of voting equipment, efforts generated by conspiracy theories that voting machines were somehow manipulated to steal the election.
Candidates who dispute Trump’s loss have been inspired to run for state and local election posts, promising to restore integrity to a system that has been undermined by false claims and conspiracy theories. Some have claimed widespread fraud and supported efforts to decertify Biden’s win.
There is no evidence of any widespread fraud or manipulation of voting machines. Judges, including ones appointed by Trump, dismissed dozens of lawsuits filed after the election and Trump’s own attorney general has called the claims bogus. Yet AP-NORC polling has shown about two-thirds of Republicans say they do not think Biden was legitimately elected president in 2020.
Heading into the November midterms, election officials face not only the threat of foreign interference but also ransomware, politically motivated hackers and insider threats. Over the last year, security breaches have been reported at a small number of local election offices in which authorities are investigating whether office staff improperly accessed or provided improper access to sensitive voting technology.
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Which press-on nails are best?
Press-on nails are a creative way to add flair to your style without committing to a long-term option, such as dip nails or acrylic nail extensions. They come in many colors, shapes and patterns. And, since they’re temporary, you can easily swap them out with another set for any occasion.
How to apply press-on nails
False nails, including press-on nails, usually use an adhesive to stick to the top of your natural fingernails. To apply these nails, follow these steps:
- Remove any nail polish.
- Wash and dry your hands with soap and water to remove any dirt or excess oils.
- Let your hands and nails dry completely.
- File, buff and clean underneath your fingernails to help the adhesive stick.
- Prepare and position the press-on nails. Some come with adhesive glue, while others are peel-and-stick. Position them over your fingernails to find the right fit.
- Apply the nails one at a time. Once positioned, press down for around 30 seconds so the nail can adhere properly.
How to remove press-on nails
Press-on fingernails can last up to two weeks when applied correctly. If you want to remove them early, do so carefully, so you don’t damage your real nails.
Start by soaking your hands and fingernails in warm soapy water for 15 to 20 minutes. Use a cuticle pusher to lift the press-on nail from the base, which should be on or around the nail bed.
If the nails aren’t coming off, leave your hands in the water for another 10 to 15 minutes and try again. Once removed, use a nail strengthener to improve the quality of your natural nails and reduce brittleness.
Some higher-quality press-on nails are reusable. If you have these, clean them after use and store them somewhere safe until you’re ready to wear them again.
Style and length
Press-on fingernails come in many different styles and lengths, including:
- Stiletto nails: These are long and have a sharp or spiky point.
- Coffin nails: Coffin nails are long, similar to stiletto ones, but they square off at the ends. They also have a larger surface area, making them easy to decorate or paint.
- Almond nails: This type of nail has a soft point and is usually medium-length.
- Oval nails: This style has a classic appearance and comes in different lengths. There’s also a round variant, which is similar in shape but shorter.
- Square nails: As the name suggests, square fingernails have a squared-off point.
Most manufacturers include a sizing chart indicating the length of the nails. Sets generally come in extra-small, small, medium and large.
Each size corresponds to the width of your natural nails in millimeters. To determine the right size, position a flexible tape measure horizontally across each of your natural nails at the widest point.
Some false nails can be filed or trimmed to your desired length. To do this, simply use nail clippers and cut as you would your real fingernails.
Design
When it comes to design, press-on nails come in many colors, patterns and finishes, including:
- Clear or translucent: a blank slate for painting or decorating them as desired.
- Classic colors: pink and nude are common as are ones with white tips.
- Fun colors: pastels, dark or light hues, etc.
- Patterns: ombre, stripes, swirls, etc.
Some have special designs, such as butterflies, stars or flowers. These themed nails are a great way of making a statement without needing to use nail polish.
Material
Usually, press-on nails are made from hard plastic, acrylic resin or a combination of both. These materials are durable, though they can still chip. They can also be painted with ease.
8 best press-on nails
Morily 24-Piece Press-On Nails
Available in eight colors, including wine red, black, dark pink and white, these glossy acrylic nails come in 12 sizes. Each kit includes 24 nails and comes with a single sheet of glue stickers, a small nail file and a wood stick to press them down. The adhesive lasts up to one week.
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Last week, Oprah hosted a three-day celebration in Maui in honor of her dear friend Ava DuVernay’s 50th birthday. Relive day one here, and read on for an inside look at the second day of the festivities. Check back later this week for more!
Creative visionary Ava DuVernay’s projects mean so much to the world—they often broaden viewers’ perspectives and shine a light on injustice. When her milestone 50th birthday was approaching, Oprah jumped at the chance to show her friend how much she means to her friends and loved ones with a celebration that included three days of fun in Maui.
Day two of DuVernay’s 50th birthday extravaganza fell on August 24, her actual birthday. The events started with a sweet birthday morning surprise from Oprah and Gayle. “We picked sunflowers and brought them to DuVernay’s cottage as a way to welcome her to her birthday morning and say the day is finally here,” Oprah said.
Find out all about the fashion, the food, the location, and the intimate party moments that made day two of Ava DuVernay’s birthday celebration one to remember.
The Special Tent
Oprah’s events team, led by Diana Dolan at Porch Summerland, created a tent so intricate and well thought-out that it put any notion of a “tent” one can conjure up to shame. “Where I’m from, this is not a tent,” DuVernay said. “Where Ms. Winfrey is from, this is a tent. I could actually live here in my actual life.”
The tent was filled with special additions that paid homage to all the things the birthday girl loves. Orange, for example, is DuVernay’s favorite color, so orange flower centerpieces lined the dining table. It also featured orange walls lined with black-and-white pictures of DuVernay through the years.
All About the Looks
Styled by Ashley Sean Thomas, DuVernay wore an Alexander McQueen dress with varying shades of light and deep pink. The ensemble had a regal flare with a cape attachment that flowed in the wind whenever DuVernay lifted her arms. DuVernay’s hair was styled by her sister Tera DuVernay in an intricate multidimensional ponytail pulled away from her gorgeous face. Oprah’s hair was styled in a classic sleek ponytail with a braid accented with bling and feathers.
Oprah’s hairstylist, Nicole Mangrum, shared how the unique hairstyle came to life. “[Oprah] told me she wanted a braid with some feathers, and I just took it from there,” Mangrum said. “I then decided to add in some jeweled hair accessories for some extra bling.”
Oprah wore a Sally LaPointe suit with feathers on the sleeve. The peach-colored ensemble glowed under the light of the Maui sunset. Meanwhile, Gayle wore a floral Roberto Cavalli dress in an eye-catching turquoise blue with festive flower detailing along the bottom.
Adam Burrell did the makeup for Oprah, Gayle, and DuVernay.
Their Delicious Dinner
Back in February, DuVernay spent nearly six weeks working in Maui on the movie adaptation of the book Caste, by Isabel Wilkerson. One evening, Oprah and DuVernay were enjoying the rich flavors of miso cod over dinner. DuVernay was such a fan of the food that right there at dinner, she said, “Is it okay if I come back for some of this miso cod for my birthday?” and the rest was history. In addition to miso cod, also on the menu were truffled corn agnolotti and Wagyu short ribs.
Inside the Dance Party
When Oprah attended John Travolta’s 50th birthday bash in 2004, every guest had to take a shot of tequila before entering the party. Oprah carried the tradition into DuVernay’s birthday celebration—but this time it symbolized the idea that it’s never too late to try something new.
DuVernay, who doesn’t drink, had her first shot at age 50. Being the brave woman that she is, she had not only one shot but two! Oprah walked around with trays of Casa Dragones, her go-to choice of tequila, encouraging guests to have a little fun—and they certainly did just that, singing, dancing, and laughing until midnight.
The Evening’s Moving Speeches
Oprah’s birthday speech for DuVernay made it clear that they have a special type of friendship where they encourage each other’s personal growth and improvement. “We are alike in so many ways and different in so many other ways, but her strengths and weaknesses build my strengths and weaknesses,” Oprah said. “I build strengths from her strengths. She makes me a better woman.”
When it was DuVernay’s turn to address her loving friends and family, many of whom flew halfway across the world for her, she didn’t just leave them with a standard speech. Instead, DuVernay chose to share with them one of the most impactful life lessons that Oprah instilled in her throughout their years of friendship. “One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from Oprah is the lesson of intention,” DuVernay shared. “Everything matters, so you have to do it with intention. Every conversation you have, every word you speak, let it be righteous, let it be right. Don’t play with your words; don’t play with what you do.”
DuVernay got teary-eyed when she spoke about the profound change practicing intention has had on many areas of her life. “Intention is the biggest thing you’ve taught me, and it’s a tremendous gift. It changed me. It changed my life. It changed the way I work, the way I think, the way I am, and the way I love,” DuVernay said.
Tune in tomorrow: Head back to OprahDaily.com for an inside look at day three of the celebration.
Cailey Griffin (She/Her) is the Editorial Assistant to Oprah Daily’s General Manager. In addition to assisting the GM, she also writes for Oprah Daily. She holds a Master of Science degree in journalism from Columbia University. She has interned at 60 Minutes, NBC News, and her work has appeared in Foreign Policy magazine. Outside of Oprah Daily, she can be found running around Harlem or listening to the Wicked soundtrack on repeat. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a41031998/oprah-hosts-ava-duvernay-birthday-celebration/ | 2022-09-01T18:49:31Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a41031998/oprah-hosts-ava-duvernay-birthday-celebration/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
When a woman dies in childbirth, How did this happen? is likely the first question sideswiped family members ask. Horrifyingly, the number of families who find themselves in this situation is growing: In 2020 (the last year for which the CDC provides stats), the U.S. maternal mortality rate rose to 23.8, from 20.1 in 2019, with Black women nearly three times as likely to die as white women.
That’s just one reason the title Aftershock is so fitting for the recently released documentary women’s health advocate Tonya Lee Lewis codirected and coproduced with Paula Eiselt. The film shines a light on Omari Maynard and Bruce McIntyre, who both lost their partners in childbirth and went on to turn their grief into advocacy and activism. How can we prevent these avoidable deaths? is the question they are now working to answer, as is the documentary itself.
Lee, a former human rights attorney, first began asking herself this question when she became a spokesperson for the U.S Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health. When her children’s book Please, Baby, Please—coauthored with her husband, Spike Lee—was released, they asked her to help raise awareness about infant mortality. Lee soon found herself engrossed in the women’s health world, which led her to increasingly engage in conversations around maternal mortality, and Black maternal mortality specifically.
Starting even more conversation is what she ultimately hopes this project will achieve: “We all have a role to play” in solving this crisis, says Lee. “Black maternal health is not just a woman’s issue. It’s not just a Black woman’s issue. Black maternal health is an issue for all women. It’s an issue for men and extended families. Everyone is impacted when a woman dies—there’s a ripple effect.”
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In an interview with Oprah Daily, Lee discussed what she learned while filming Aftershock, including what every woman can do to protect her health and ways we can all help combat maternal mortality.
What drew you to codirect and coproduce Aftershock?
I had just finished producing another film and met Paula Eiselt, my codirector and coproducer in the film. She was equally passionate about maternal health and Black maternal health. We met in November 2019, and Shamony Gibson passed away October 2019 [after giving birth to her son]. Shamony’s family held a celebration of life for Shamony called Aftershock. They sent an invitation out on social media, inviting people to come to the celebration, and to be in conversation about the Black maternal epidemic in this country. So we reached out, and Shawnee [Gibson, Shamony’s mother] and Omari allowed us to come and film. That really was the beginning of the film as it is—being there, seeing the celebration of life for Shamony. Seeing Omari engage in conversation with other men who have lost partners and wives in the situation. They became the backbone and the fabric of the film.
How did you develop enough rapport and trust with Omari and Bruce to get them to be so vulnerable and let you into the grieving space that they were in?
Bruce, similar to Omari, held a press conference in the Bronx almost a week after Amber passed away to demand accountability, but also to be engaged in conversation with the community about what is happening with Black maternal health in this country. They already wanted to have this conversation. We showed up, we talked to them, we listened, and we really just followed their lead. Myself, Paula, Shawnee, Omari, and Bruce were all passionate about the idea that Black women are dying from preventable causes from childbirth complications. We have to get the word out as much as possible.
Omari and Bruce represent an idea that is much talked about, of men showing up for Black women in this fight. Do you think that if we’re going to effectively combat maternal mortality, the onus has to be on people other than Black women?
Well, I think that Black maternal health is not just a woman’s issue. It’s not just a Black woman’s issue. Black maternal health is an issue for all women. It’s an issue for men, and extended families. Everyone is impacted when a woman dies—there’s a ripple effect. It is incumbent upon everybody to figure out what they can do. The healthcare system and healthcare providers have a major role they’re going to have to figure out. Black women have to arm ourselves, be in conversation, and think about how we navigate the system and find the best situation for ourselves. Then everybody else has to figure out what they’re doing as well, to make for better outcomes.
Black maternal health is not just a woman’s issue. It’s not just a Black woman’s issue.
In the film, Bruce was working on an initiative to build a birthing center in the Bronx, and there’s the story of the woman who gave birth in a birthing center, as well. Do you think new spaces outside of hospitals where we can reimagine what giving birth looks like is another way to combat maternal mortality?
I think that in general in the United States, we have to reimagine what birth looks like. Every woman in every family has to figure out what is the best birthing situation for her, because it’s not a one-size-fits-all. For some people, a hospital is the right birthing space, and they should be able to do that. For others, a birthing center with midwives and doulas is the right space. And for others, it could be at home, with the right support. So I think it’s really about making sure women understand that there are choices out there and that each individual has to find the right support for her.
Do you think that this film is particularly timely, in light of Roe v. Wade being overturned?
The fact that we’re still talking about the autonomy of women’s bodies, I do worry. I believe there was a study that just came out that said with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, we’re going to see more maternal death. I do see that coming. I see delayed care for women. I see poor care for women. I see the potential for the criminalization of women. If you have a miscarriage, and there’s a question about that. So I do worry very much about this decision, and the impact it’s going to have on women, especially Black women. We know that laws are applied in unequal ways. I think this will harm us more than others. It’s a dark day. But I remain optimistic because the fight’s not over.
It’s really about making sure women understand that there are choices out there and that each individual has to find the right support for her.
What do you hope people take away from this film? Any actions you hope are inspired as a result of watching it?
I hope people come away ready to have lots of conversations about lots of different things. I’m gratified because there are conversations that are [already] happening that I wouldn’t have even anticipated. Like men talking about paternal mental health. I hadn’t really thought about that as something that would come out of this film. So I don’t know that I have a specific takeaway for people, other than to figure out where they fit and plug into this conversation about maternal health and, in particular, Black maternal health in this country.
I believe we all have a role to play in some way and some form. It can be as simple as finding the best birthing option for you. It could be supporting Bruce and his birthing center. Or the Womb Bus that he now has in the Bronx, which is women’s healthcare on wheels. Or it could be supporting Shawnee and Omari and their ARIAH Foundation, which is about art and healing. Or it could be about getting out in the streets and doing the work. I think it’s just a matter of figuring out where you fit in.
In the film, Shawnee Gibson, an activist and social worker, spoke about having worked in the reproductive health space prior to her daughter’s death. Yet, that wasn’t enough to combat the situation affecting her own family. Aside from education, are there any other tangible tools you would recommend to women who are pregnant or thinking about it to implement into their medical care?
It’s such a hard thing because Shamony [and her family] did everything they could do. But I would [still] say, try to educate yourself as much as possible. Be a consumer when it comes to your healthcare provider. Really make sure the person who is interfacing with you is somebody who you feel really good and comfortable with. Even if it’s down the line, if they don't feel like they’re the right person, you can still pivot and find the right healthcare provider. Yes, sometimes it’s hard. Yes, sometimes it takes time. Yes, you don’t feel like doing it. But it could be helpful to you.
Try to make sure you have the right support around you and the right advocacy for you, so you can birth in the way that is best for you. The other thing to really be on alert for is postpartum care. Pay attention to how you’re feeling, and if you’re not feeling right and someone blows you off, demand that they pay attention, or go find somebody who will.
Do you have any updates on how Omari and Bruce have been doing since you wrapped filming?
Omari and Bruce are doing really great. The kids are growing and are beautiful. Omari talks about how the community has really come out in support of him and his family and just how healing that has been. He’s been able to share in that, by reaching out to other fathers. He and Bruce were just recently at the White House, talking to groups of men. And they have initiatives that they’re working on together. Bruce, as I mentioned, has the Womb Bus in the Bronx. He continues to work on getting the birthing center open, and I’m sure he will do it. He worked on legislation in New York State, so that we could have midwife-facing birthing centers. They both just keep working. I expect to see a lot from them.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Cailey Griffin (She/Her) is the Editorial Assistant to Oprah Daily’s General Manager. In addition to assisting the GM, she also writes for Oprah Daily. She holds a Master of Science degree in journalism from Columbia University. She has interned at 60 Minutes, NBC News, and her work has appeared in Foreign Policy magazine. Outside of Oprah Daily, she can be found running around Harlem or listening to the Wicked soundtrack on repeat. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/tv-movies/a40862061/tonya-lewis-lee-documentary-aftershock-interview/ | 2022-09-01T18:49:32Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/tv-movies/a40862061/tonya-lewis-lee-documentary-aftershock-interview/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
We’ve got the formula for transforming your outlook, with wise advice, easy first steps, and ironclad laws proved by folks who’ve seen the difference a shift in perspective can make. Who knows—you might just set off the chain reaction of a lifetime.…
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It’s All About What You Do After a Light Bulb Moment
Martha Beck gave advice on why the epiphany is just the beginning.
Creating a Stimulating Experience
Organizing expert Peter Walsh suggests ways to make your home a haven for visionary thinking.
- Engage your senses. The next time you’re feeling stymied, find a way to smell, taste, or touch something out of the ordinary. (Sure, it sounds crazy, but I once filled a desk drawer with sand so I could stick my feet in it and think of Cancún.) Your senses get caught up in this other experience, sparking all kinds of creative energy.
- Build something. I’m always buying little model kits of famous landmarks—the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben—because concentrating on putting them together gives me pinpoint focus and clears out a lot of mental cobwebs.
- Read outside the box. Go buy three magazines you’d never normally pick up. They can be about photography, home decor, woodworking—anything outside your usual realm. Leaf through them and discover what other people think about. We control so much of what we encounter—online, on television, in our daily routines. But letting stuff come at us from left field helps us foster new ways of seeing.
They Don’t Always Mean Something New
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Martha Beck is the bestselling author of The Way of Integrity and host of the podcast Bewildered. This article first appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine.
Try something for me. Close one eye, then spend a minute looking around. Scope out the room, admire the view, scrutinize objects near and far. Now open the closed eye.
Boom! Right?
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You can see pretty well with one eye, but the stereoscopic image you get with both is richer, deeper, and more beautiful. Guess what? Life works in a remarkably similar way. You can live years, even decades, with an obstructed view of the world—believing things that are false to be true, holding fast to things that don’t really matter—until the day your point of view is so thoroughly rattled that you finally see what’s what. That experience is often referred to as a breakthrough. It’s a shift in your understanding of the world, because the lens through which you view it has been suddenly, gloriously changed. And boy, do breakthroughs feel amazing. They help us live better by helping our outlook match up with reality.
Yet having breakthroughs isn’t the point. Living them is. Seeing in a new way is only the beginning.
I watch people experience psychological and emotional breakthroughs fairly regularly. It’s much rarer to see someone actually putting their new insights into practice. Take my client Laura, who had a huge meaning-of-life breakthrough at a weekend yoga retreat. She experienced what yogis call “the third eye opening.”
“My sense of physical boundaries disappeared,” she told me. “I saw that everything is a part of me, and all that matters is love.”
Then Laura went home to discover that she was being audited, her dog had eaten her new leather couch, and her teenage son was smoking pot. For a second there, a whole lot of things seemed more important than love.
This is the tricky thing about breakthroughs: Many aspects of the experience may feel unpleasant, both before and after your thinking changes. As a breakthrough nears, you might feel intensely trapped, seeing no way out—which only makes sense; if you had a way out, the internal pressure wouldn’t become sufficient to spur you toward change. After the breakthrough, the work required to sustain it in the face of life’s audits, ruined couches, and secret dime bags can feel insurmountable.
The key to sustaining a new insight is eliminating whatever threatens to recloud your vision. —Martha Beck
“But you know what?” Laura told me. “Those things were hard, but they still weren’t more important than what I had learned at that yoga retreat.” Amen.
Laura sustained her breakthrough by deliberately focusing and building on it. She journaled and meditated about her experience. She discussed it with friends. She found books and videos that resonated with her new insights. Slowly and calmly, Laura tackled the problems that threatened to pull her back into old, fear-based patterns. That’s the key to sustaining a new insight: eliminating whatever threatens to recloud your vision. Hold tight to your breakthrough, because once your eyes have been opened, trust me when I say that it will not feel good to close them again.
A deliberate campaign of reminding can work for you, too. Remind and remind yourself of your new insights, until you’re literally “re-minded.” Your thoughts will change. Your moods will change. Your life will change. You’ll be living in a whole new world, not because you’ve gone to new places, but because you’re looking through new eyes. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a40732875/its-all-about-what-you-do-after-a-light-bulb-moment/ | 2022-09-01T18:49:39Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a40732875/its-all-about-what-you-do-after-a-light-bulb-moment/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Recently, a friend asked me if I’d ever been to Israel. Before I could even open my mouth, she added slyly, “Oh, that’s right. You can’t get on a plane.” I think she was trying to be funny.
There was a time when I would have died a thousand deaths: She knows my dirty secret; she’s making fun of me; she thinks I’m pathetic; I am, in fact, pathetic. This time, however, I stopped the tape in my head and played a new one. It said, Everyone has a screw loose somewhere, and having a thing about planes happens to be mine.
You have no idea how hard I’ve worked to get here.
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I’ve been a fearful flier since grade school. Once I grew up, I could white-knuckle a flight, even though the months leading up to it were full of panic attacks, sleepless nights, canceling, and rebooking. (And, once we landed, constant worry about the flight back.) Along with fear came self-loathing: I was defective, weak, chickenshit. Why could everyone else just do this? My last flight was in 1986, a quick and uneventful trip on the shuttle from New York to Boston. I haven’t flown since.
Oh, I tried, I tried. Cognitive behavioral therapy, classes, tranquilizers, meditation, workbooks. Everything seemed to make it worse. I once got myself admitted to a Yale University airplane phobia study. My first meeting was scheduled for—wait for it—September 11, 2001. When the World Trade Center was falling, I was getting ready to leave for a fear-of-flying intake. Needless to say, I didn’t go to the meeting.
I didn’t go to any subsequent meetings.
I gave up, but the self-flagellation didn’t stop: Look at all the amazing experiences you could be having, you big weenie!
So I decided to go have some. On a whim, I auditioned for a show at a community theater. Much to my surprise, I got the part, then another that involved singing and dancing (neither of which I do particularly well). All my friends asked, “Aren’t you terrified?” That stopped me short. I, the Queen of Panic, had zero anxiety about—and took much joy in—doing something most people fear. In other words: There were things I could
do that other folks couldn’t! Maybe I wasn’t going to see the Taj Mahal anytime soon, but how many of my friends could blithely play a 90-year-old obese ex-vaudevillian in front of an audience without an ounce of fear?
Life wasn’t passing me by because I couldn’t get on a plane—it was passing me by because I was obsessing about what I couldn’t do instead of rocking the things I could. Fly or don’t fly, I thought, but don’t waste another minute whining about it.
Not long after, while poking around a gift shop, I found a striated brown agate with a word engraved in it: gratitude. It took my breath away. That one word distilled my shift in attitude. For me to pity myself, not to celebrate the talents, strengths, and opportunities I have—well, that would be ungrateful. The rock now sits on my dresser. I think about its message every day. I am not my fears, and my fears are not me. My world is way bigger than that. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a40733461/they-dont-always-mean-something-new/ | 2022-09-01T18:49:40Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a40733461/they-dont-always-mean-something-new/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Ever wonder what it’d be like to assist Serena Williams in a match at the U.S. Open? Laray Fowler, a member of the U.S. Open ball crew who also works as a Manhattan SoulCycle studio manager, knows exactly what this feels like, because she lived it. And not only that, but this week Fowler got to share a surprise hug with her during round one of Williams’s last Open.
Although this was a uniquely special experience, Fowler isn’t new to the world of the U.S. Open. In fact, this is her 25th consecutive summer in a ball crew role. “I tried out and made it, and then did the training,” Fowler tells Oprah Daily. “And [I] was lucky enough to get asked to return each summer.”
Fowler took a break from her busy U.S. Open schedule to sit down with us just hours before working the second match of Williams’s final tournament on Wednesday night. Read on to find out how surreal that now-iconic first match was from the sidelines.
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What was the energy like at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday night during Serena’s first match?
The energy—it was indescribable. It was a different kind of energy because we all know this is gonna be her last one. None of us expected it, but she’s on her way to her next experience and next journey in life. I’ve been in Arthur Ashe Stadium in years past, but Monday’s feeling was a lot different than any other time.
What made it so different?
I think the difference was: It’s the last dance. It’s our last time seeing her in her element on the court playing and doing what she loves to do. It was more of a feeling of, like, unknowing, if that makes sense. Not knowing what game, set, match is gonna look like. I feel like everyone was on the edge of their seats, including her. It was one of those things that was just, you can’t describe.
The whole experience was a highlight. Just to be able to say we were all able to be there and experience that all together.
How has Serena Williams inspired you?
She’s inspired me personally to go after what I want, and not be afraid of hearing “no” or getting some resistance. Just staying clear [on] what my goals are and what my path is supposed to be and what I want it to be.
What was it like to hug her?
It was unexpected. It was one of those things I didn’t think was gonna happen, so when we did hug, I got a little teary-eyed. But I had to hold it together, because she has more time on the court, so it wasn’t a goodbye. It was more like a thank-you.
What’s the most surprising part of being in the ball crew at the U.S. Open?
Something that a lot of people don’t know about it is, we’re more of a family, and we all become a part of something a lot of people can’t say they’re a part of.
Other than Serena’s next match, what games are you most excited to see during the tournament?
All of them, because who can say they [worked] at a Grand Slam? I think all the matches are good, and [it’s] exciting to be able to be on the ground, to be able to be in that special environment. Not a lot of people, as I said earlier, can say they’ve experienced this, so I think any court is a great court.
What has it been like working with Serena through the years?
I wouldn’t say that Serena requests for me to be the ball person on her crew, [but] I think over the years, being on the court together, we have learned how to work together. I can honestly say I know what her needs are without her having to ask or even think about it.
My job is to help the flow of play go seamlessly, and working side by side over the past 25 years, I would like to say I have done the job successfully.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Jane Burnett is the Assistant Multimedia Editor at Oprah Daily, where she writes a variety of lifestyle content for both the editorial and video teams. She's a journalist with a pop culture sweet tooth—when she isn't catching up on celebrity news, she's usually listening to a podcast! Jane previously worked for Thrive Global, Ladders News, Reuters, and CNBC. She is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). Follow her on Twitter. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a41042809/serena-williamss-us-open-ball-crew-experience/ | 2022-09-01T18:49:51Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a41042809/serena-williamss-us-open-ball-crew-experience/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Zen is just a package away.
We've all got those friends with very specific preferences in life. The one who can eat cheese for breakfast lunch and dinner? Check. The one who's head over heels in love with their dog? Also check. But for everyone else that always replies with a vague "I don't need anything" answer when asked what they want for a special occasion, you can never go wrong with a pampering gift. Whether you’re shopping for a stressed-out new mom or dad, a very pregnant sibling, an incredibly hardworking best friend, or just about anyone else who needs to take a minute to breathe (which, let’s face it, is everyone), pampering gifts are your best bet.
Yet, here’s the thing: If you're like us, you may not be able to treat your loved one to a weeklong stay at a luxury spa. That’s okay—because you can encourage her to indulge in some spa-worthy self-care with any of these zen-inducing presents.
Think high-tech massagers that offer a soothing touch, incredibly cozy clothing she can change into after a long day, gorgeously scented candles that’ll help her unwind, a pretty mug for their nightly cup of chamomile tea, a gift box that’ll deliver R&R items right to their door, and a selection of stress-busting beauty products, like jade rollers and rich hand creams. Plus, if you really want to go above and beyond, you can even pick a few items and put them together in a pampering basket or gift set.
Ahead, we’ve compiled the best pampering gifts to buy someone who is stressed—including unique finds from places like Amazon and Etsy, and a few of Oprah’s Favorite Things—all of which will deliver some much-needed TLC. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/g23525521/best-pampering-gifts/ | 2022-09-01T18:50:01Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/g23525521/best-pampering-gifts/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Grief is the catch-all term for so many feelings and experiences. Whether you're mourning the death of a loved one or dealing with the end of an experience you never wanted to end, the feelings and stages of grief and healing are pretty similar. There's no right or wrong way to grieve and there's no time-limit to get over something.
If you're going through a breakup, you might think your grief needs to be dialed in because at least there wasn't an actual death. If you're dealing with a death, you might wonder how you'll ever feel happy about anything or anyone ever again. But, as someone who's been through both experiences, I can say that the only thing that truly does help is time, and the only thing that will hurt you is if you bury whatever you're feeling in the moment to deal with it later.
I have experienced healing in many different ways. When my father died in 2013, I numbed my feelings to the point where I couldn't comprehend why friends were coming to me for support when their loved ones died. To them, I seemed like the only other person who had gone through it. But in my head, I hadn't experienced anything. I buried everything that happened so far down that I couldn't see myself as someone who had experienced loss, as someone who could help. But when I was grieving the end of my almost four-year relationship at the start of 2021, I had been in therapy for five years and decided that I was going to tackle everything I was feeling head-on, in an effort to do my healing upfront so it wouldn't come up later (or in later relationships). It was the best decision I could have made in order to heal quickly, but I'm not here to tell you there's a right and wrong way to grieve. The only "right" way is to handle it however feels right (or bearable!) for you in the moment.
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If you're looking for a few helpful ways to manage your grief, or at least get a starting point, Oprah Daily spoke with a few therapists and counselors to get some tips on how to heal.
Accept Grief as Part of the Human Experience
"We hold a belief in our culture that healing a difficult emotion involves getting away from it, distracting ourselves until hopefully, it's goes away," says Nancy Colier, psychotherapist and author of The Emotionally Exhausted Woman: Why You Feel Depleted and How to Get What You Need.
"But this rarely works, and particularly doesn’t work when it comes to a feeling as powerful as grief." Colier echos my earlier sentiments: "With grief, what’s most important is that you allow yourself to grieve in whatever way you need to grieve; there’s no right way to grieve."
Colier says it's important to accept grief as a human feeling that everyone will experience at least once. She says that too often, people refuse to accept grief because it might indicate that "we’re not living a good life," when in fact, the opposite is true. "Grief usually has its own plan, and we must learn to accept grief on grief’s terms—not our terms," says Colier.
Spend Time With People You Feel Safe With
Angeleena Francis, LMHC, licensed mental health counselor, therapist, and executive director of AMFM Healthcare, says you can even develop a plan of support to utilize when grief feels overwhelming. "A plan of support includes outlining two aspects, people and/or support groups, and activities that can alleviate feelings of grief," says Francis. "Having a plan in advance, created while not feeling overwhelmed will help individuals follow through in those moments, rather than trying to identify a strategy in midst of a crisis."
Finding people to feel safe with can be a close friend, a family member or even a support group for people who are grieving. "We need to remember that we’re not alone in the experience of grief," says Colier. She adds that you can contact your physician, a local hospital, or even online to find a support group near you (or virtually).
Be Mindful of Feeling Guilt Around Feeling Joy
It's okay to immerse yourself in activities that previously brought you joy, whether that's crafting, playing sports, or even just getting out for a walk around the neighborhood. "If you’re able to continue engaging in activities that you previously enjoyed, then that’s good. But regardless of what activities you engage in, what’s most important is that you be kind to yourself along the way," says Colier.
What does she mean by that? Well, in short, it's that you should expect to have multiple feelings at the same time, and even feeling joyful one minute can result in feeling sad during the next. "What’s most important is to let yourself be however you are, without judgment," says Colier. "Grief is perhaps the hardest human emotion to walk through; when we’re in its process, we have to be patient with ourselves and on our own side with extra ferocity. Grief is a time when we have to practice the fiercest self-compassion."
Being kind to yourself doesn't have to look like a big production, either. It can be as simple as settling down at the end of a busy day with your favorite tea, or allowing yourself to re-watch your favorite TV show for hours without self-judgment. As feelings of sadness come up, acknowledge them without berating yourself for having them. Even saying a simple affirmation like, "it's okay to feel sad, I loved X very much and that's a beautiful thing. It's okay to not be okay right now."
Be Mindful of Your Attachment to Grief
So many different emotions will come up as you grieve, so it's important to check in with yourself throughout the process. Remember that once you start feeling better (and you will, eventually), to not harbor guilt with those positive feelings. "To let go of the grief would be to say we are over what happened, that it’s somehow okay now, when we feel like it will never be okay," says Colier. "We can get caught holding onto our grief, keeping our pain alive, in the foreground, so as to not experience the true loss, to not let the person or situation go."
When you start feeling a little bit better, Colier says it's important to trust that grief has already changed you, so you can begin to let present feelings of it go. It's always going to be with you, even when you're not thinking about it. "You don’t need to keep reminding yourself of your grief, bringing it into your present moment when it may have momentarily faded," she adds.
If you think it might help, you can participate in a "letting go" ceremony so you can honor what you're grieving while simultaneously moving on. "A ritual, such as writing a letter, spreading ashes, holding a ceremony can create an environment to allow unresolved grief to be released by honoring the experience of loss," says Francis.
"Emotional scar tissue will form around the wound and what feels unbearable now will become what is," adds Colier, which is to say, it will get easier over time. "You can gently remind yourself that this time and this feeling, with its intensity and acuteness, will not last forever." | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a41007288/coping-with-grief/ | 2022-09-01T18:50:12Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a41007288/coping-with-grief/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Children are known to be sensitive and sharp in reasoning and picking up sensitive information. You need to be aware that whatever your kids turn out to be in the near future is dependent on how you treat them.
Parents need to be aware of the things they should avoid doing to their kids. This article will enlighten you on things you should avoid while raising your kids.
1. Comparing them with their friends
The most dangerous harm you can do to your kid’s self esteem is to compare them with their friends. By doing this, you are showing them that you are using their friend’s success and achievements to gauge theirs. Little do you know that your child has the ability to perform much better than their friends. Encourage your kids to harness the hidden gifts in them instead of comparing them with their friends.
2. Spending little quality time with them
One of the things you should never do to your kids is to spend little or no time with them.
Every kid needs to feel loved. One of the ways to show how much you love and cherish them is to spend quality time with them. A lack of quality time with them will affect them in all areas. They will seek attention from the wrong places.
3. Calling them names
Name calling is not appropriate for your kids. Calling them names when they make mistakes or errors isn’t good for their mental development. Those names will continue to register in their memory when you use them consistently, and this might reduce your kids’ performance. Your kids become what you call them to be.
4. Doing everything for them
Carrying out responsibilities for your children will make them less responsible. You might think you are helping them now, but it will affect them in future.
This is what you wouldn’t want to do to your child. Let them take up little responsibilities in accordance with their age.
5. Inflicting bruises on their bodies while scolding
It is important to scold your kids when they are wrong, but inflicting bruises and scars on their bodies is not ideal. Scold them in an appropriate manner, but don’t go overboard by using harmful objects on them in a bid to instill manners in them.
6. Focusing on their mistakes and flaws
Everyone is bound to make mistakes and flaws. You are also prone to making errors even as a parent, so why should you focus on your child’s mistakes. Correct your kids when they fail or commit errors. Show them the way out and how to rise up to be a better person.
7. Telling them you don’t love them.
Telling your kids or showing them you don’t love them is emotional abuse. You might have situations that can warrant this, but you need to put it behind and consistently assure your kids how much you love them.
Showing your kids you don’t love them will force them to seek love elsewhere, which can cause havoc for them.
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The last Wednesday’s demolition of houses at Ulegun Community, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, took a dramatic turn on Thursday as a Benin High Court remanded the Secretary of Benin Traditional Council (BTC), otherwise known as the Palace Secretary, Mr Frank Irabor, in prison.
Before the court, presided over by Justice Mary Itsueli adjourned the matter to September 15, it also ordered six others, among them chiefs, namely: Chief Oko-Oboh Ebosel (63), Agbavbere Osawemweguan (64); Abel Oko Oboh (45); Tuesday Atagamene (52); Okechukwu Okeke (27) and Ode Uloko (24) to be remanded in Oko Maximum prison over the same matter.
The arraigned accused persons were said to have been sighted in the two videos of the demolition in circulation in Edo State and beyond.
The accused persons are facing prosecution for their involvement in the illegal demolition of over 80 houses in Ulegun last Wednesday, after which the Enogie of the community, Sunday Eghosasere Omoregie and the Ohen (Chief Priest), Philip Uwuoroya, were arrested and detained till Governor Godwin Obaseki secured their release from the police custody on Wednesday, August 31.
Tribune Online gathered that the accused persons were arrested on Wednesday by the Edo State Police Command and charged to court on Thursday, September 1, 2022.
Justice Itsueli ordered them to be remanded in the Oko maximum prison pending receipt of legal advice by the Director of Public Prosecution.
The Ulegun Community dwellers, it would be recalled, had on Monday protested to the Government House, asking Governor Obaseki to come to their aid by arresting those who illegally demolished buildings, insisting that the parcels of land on which the buildings were erected belong to the community.
The villagers alleged that property worth millions of Naira were destroyed in addition to their transducers intimidating and harassing them in total disregard for the rule of law.
The community lamented that the dastardly act prosecuted by Frank Irabor and his co-travellers had left many residents homeless, inflicting pains and sufferings on the people, expressing worry that the state might soon plunge into crisis if nothing was done to curtail these excesses and penchant for illegality in the state.
They explained that the Enogie inherited the land in dispute between the Ulegun Community and Ikhiri Community from his grandfather and that the said land belongs to the Ulegun Community.
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FG deploys multi-million naira relief materials to flood victims in Jigawa
•Directs continued search & rescue of collapsed building in Kano
Federal Government has approved the deployment of relief materials to victims of the flood that washed away farmlands and rendered many people homeless in Jigawa State on Sunday, August 28, 2022.
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq who gave the directive, sympathized with the government and people of Jigawa state over the ugly incident.
The most impacted areas include Sankara, Karnaya, Birnin Kudu and Gwaram communities in Ringim and Dutse local government areas.
At least 2,051 people were reportedly displaced in Karnaya while 2,000 homes were destroyed across the state.
The Minister also directed an immediate assessment by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) officials and the deployment of immediate relief items to the affected communities to reduce the impact of the floods.
In a related development in Kano state, Minister also sympathized with the government and people of Kano state after a three-storey building collapsed on Beirut Road along a popular GSM market in Kano metropolis.
The National Emergency Management Agency was alerted to the incident and they immediately mobilised emergency responders to the site for rescue operations.
The Minister has also commiserated with the victims and families of the deceased.
So far, eight persons have been rescued and taken to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital for treatment, one person was confirmed dead while six others with minor injuries have been treated and discharged.
The Minister however directed a continued search and rescue operation to ensure that all trapped persons are rescued from the rubbles.
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It would be injustice, morally wrong to ask people to step down for Shekarau ― Kwankwaso
Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Musa Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said that would be an injustice, and morally wrong for him to ask those who were already elected to step down for Ibrahim Shekarau.
Kwankwaso made this disclosure while chatting with newsmen in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital on Thursday after meeting with party faithful who trooped out in large numbers to welcome him to the state.
According to him, Kwankwaso stressed that neither he nor his political party betrayed him as claimed, saying as of the time Shekarau joined the NNPP, all elective positions were already shared out.
He said it would be an injustice, and morally wrong for him to ask those who were already elected to step down for Shekarau’s candidates and that was why an agreement was reached to concede some positions to his camp if they win the presidency, but he later decided to join the PDP.
The presidential candidate who said he was totally in charge of Kano State said there were no big names in NNPP but the party boasts of the masses who are indeed the people that will troop out on the day of the election to vote.
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He said both the ruling party and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are fast losing support all over the federation because the two political parties have been tested by the masses and discovered to be a bunch of failures.
He noted that Nigerians are tired of the two political parties and needed a paradigm shift which he says his party represents, adding that what the two parties are losing are now gains for the NNPP.
Kwankwaso who expressed disappointment on how the ruling party has run the country’s economy aground said the security situation fueled by unemployment has turned Nigeria into a banana republic where anything goes.
He said, if elected, he will embark on a holistic transformation of every sector, saying his comprehensive blueprint on how he would run the country will be unveiled in a couple of weeks.
He appealed to the federal government and ASUU to immediately close rank and put an end to the lingering strike which has closed down public universities in the country and stressed that the students should be returned back to classes as soon as possible. | https://tribuneonlineng.com/it-would-be-injustice-morally-wrong-to-ask-people-to-step-down-for-shekarau-%E2%80%95-kwankwaso/ | 2022-09-01T18:53:49Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/it-would-be-injustice-morally-wrong-to-ask-people-to-step-down-for-shekarau-%E2%80%95-kwankwaso/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Commandant-General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Abubakar Audi has condemned the alleged physical assault on a popular Nigerian gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele by an operative of the Corps.
He has accordingly ordered a full-scale investigation of the incident with a view to ensuring disciplinary action is taken against the alleged officer.
Audi’s reaction is contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations of NSCDC, Mr Olusola Odumosu and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday.
The statement read: “The attention of the management of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been drawn to the news circulating in the media on a case of alleged physical assault on a popular Nigerian gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele by an operative of the Corps.
“The incident occurred in Iloro-Ekiti, where Ayefele entertained guests at an event and the officer in question allegedly attempted to take money from his car but when resisted, he punched the singer in the mouth and also threatened to shoot him for refusing to give them money.
“The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps condemn in very strong terms such untoward attitude which is unbecoming of an officer of the law.
“The Corps under the leadership of Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi has zero tolerance for corruption, indiscipline and any atrocious behaviour inimical to the safety and security of the citizens of this country.
“We do not in any way condone any act of recklessness, impudence or assault on any individual or group of persons nor Infringement on the fundamental human rights of citizens whether highly or lowly placed.
“Consequently, the Commandant General has ordered that all concerned officers be identified and summoned immediately to the National Headquarters for necessary disciplinary action.
“He has directed the Ekiti State Commandant to without delay commence a full-scale investigation into the incident to establish the veracity of the allegation and the level of involvement and culpability of all the officers fingered in the matter.
“The Corps wishes to tender an unreserved apology to the renowned popular gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele, his followers, the Iloro-Ekiti community and everyone affected by this condemnable and horrendous act which contradicts the Corps tenets, rules of engagement and standard operating procedure.
“The Corps is a friendly force with “humility and integrity in service delivery” as its watchword.
“We are firm in the implementation of our mandate but Civil in orientation.
“The Corps respects the fundamental human rights of every Nigerian citizen and friend of the country residing within its geographical space.
“We will continue to work closely with the good people of this great country to ensure that their safety and security are not compromised.
“The Corps will therefore leave no stone unturned in making sure that justice is served in this matter and erring officers found culpable be decisively dealt with to serve as a deterrent to others.”
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UPDATE: N6trn fuel subsidy is a fraud ― Customs boss
• As Reps differ on proposed N11trn fiscal deficit • Targets N2.873trn revenue in 2023
Comptroller General of Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Alli, on Thursday faulted the over N6 trillion allegedly being paid as fuel subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in 2022 fiscal year by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited.
The NCS helmsman disclosed this while defending the NCS presentation on the 2023-2025 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Policy Paper (FSP), held at the instance of House Committee on Finance, chaired by Hon. Abiodun James Faleke.
He alleged that the 98 million litres of PMS daily consumption rate allegedly being brandished could not be substantiated scientifically, adding that over 38 million litres of PMS released daily in excess of actual consumption into the Nigerian market finds its way out of the country.
While responding to question on the N11 trillion proposed fiscal deficit in the 2023 budget proposal as captured in the 2023-2025 MTEF/FSP, Colonel Alli said: “I remember that last year we spoke about this, unfortunately, this year, we are talking about subsidy again.
“The over N11 trillion we are going to take as debt, more than half of it is going for subsidy. The issue is not about smuggling of petroleum products. I have always argue this with NNPC.
“If we are consuming 60 million litres of PMS per day by their own computation, why would you allow the release of 98 million litres per day? If you know this is our consumption, why would you allow that release?
“Scientifically, you cannot tell me that if I fill my tank today, tomorrow, I will fill the same tank with the same quantity of fuel. If I am operating a fuel station today and I go to Minna depot, lift petrol and take it to Kaduna, I may get to Kaduna in the evening and offload that fuel.
“There is no way I would have sold off that petrol immediately to warrant another load.
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“So, how did you get to 60 million litres per day? That is my problem. The issue of smuggling, if you release 98 million litres in actual and 60 million litres is used, the balance should be 38 million litres.
“How many trucks will carry 38 million litres every day? Which road are they following and where are they carrying this thing to?”
In his intervention, Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Finance, Hon. Saidu Abdullahi, argued that the amount being expended on fuel subsidy which suppose to be use for provision of social infrastructure are being diverted into private pockets.
Hon. Abdullahi who presided over the session, affirmed that “as a government, we have not done well,” maintained that the N6 trillion allegedly spent on fuel subsidy does not exist, just as he observed that it would require about 500 trucks to transport the daily PMS purportedly being consumed daily.
The NCS helmsman also expressed optimism that the service will meet the revenue projection of N2.272 trillion for 2022, N2.873 trillion for 2023; N3.540 trillion for 2024 and N3.752 trillion for 2025 respectively.
The lawmakers who spoke during the engagement, queried the sums of N6.7 billion spent on legal matters out of N7.5 billion approved in the 2021 Appropriation Act, as well as the N9.2 billion proposed in the 2023 budget.
While responding, Colonel Alli explained that the service wrote the presidency for virement of N4 billion to cater for pending legal debts, adding that inadequate fund may cause the service to pay as much as N20 billion for a suit of N3 billion if the Service loses.
Meanwhile, the lawmakers tasked NCS Comptroller General on the need to ensure remittance of 80 percent of the Operating Surplus to government coffers as encapsulated in the Finance Act, adding that the NCS should propose amendment to the extant law with a view to address whatever concerns may arise. | https://tribuneonlineng.com/update-n6trn-fuel-subsidy-is-a-fraud-%E2%80%95-customs-boss/ | 2022-09-01T18:54:14Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/update-n6trn-fuel-subsidy-is-a-fraud-%E2%80%95-customs-boss/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
New East Coast Operation and Incremental Capabilities Added
SEATTLE, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, DCG ONE, a Seattle-based marketing services organization, announces the acquisition of Corporate Communications Group (CCG) based in Upper Marlboro, MD, an integrated commercial print and direct marketing company, expanding the organization's high-volume direct mail, data, and fulfillment capabilities.
"As we grow our services, we are constantly seeking out ways to create more value for our clients all across the country. The addition of CCG provides us with key operations on the East Coast to complement our Seattle based headquarters" noted Brad Clarke, President of DCG ONE. "Additionally, their strategic direct marketing capabilities, specifically high-volume direct mail and fulfillment servicing a variety of verticals will be a great advantage for our current clients ongoing and future programs."
Founded in 1951, CCG has carved out a niche in the high-volume direct mail space and in addition has built a team of commercial print and fulfillment experts providing end to end solutions to help their clients realize their vision of creative, effective, and relevant communications across all media.
Michael Marcian, CEO of CCG added "As we analyzed different ways to grow and expand our expertise in the direct marketing space, making the decision to join the DCG ONE team became the clear and obvious choice. Their innovative approach to solving complex client problems, willingness to invest in new technologies and capabilities all tied together with a genuine culture and care for their people allowed us to feel great about the acquisition."
With roots in print production, DCG ONE has expanded in recent years in the areas of retail packaging and POS signage, branded merchandise, embedded technology solutions, customer experience, loyalty, and acquisition marketing. In addition, its full-service digital and brand agency division has provided their clients with a turn-key solution to marketing challenges – from concepts to final execution.
"It's a very exciting time to be at DCG ONE," says Tammy Peniston, DCG ONE's Chief Commercial Officer. "Throughout the years, we've worked tirelessly to do more than simply check boxes for our clients. We want to add value every day – and the addition of CCG and the talented team within will only further strengthen our ability to find the best solutions for our clients – anywhere in the country.
When big ideas, bold creative and brilliant delivery converge, business thrives. DCG ONE is a marketing, technology and print production powerhouse that helps companies expand opportunities, drive customer engagement and blow past their business goals. Our smart, seamless strategic approach always pushes what's possible. At DCG ONE, that's the whole idea.
Based in Seattle, WA, DCG ONE has grown to become one of the largest privately held marketing services providers in the country. With locations including Seattle and New York, NY, DCG ONE services a variety of Fortune 500 companies.
Contact:
Mandy DiCesare, Marketing Specialist
Mandy.DiCesare@dcgone.com
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE: DKL) today announced that 2021 Schedule K-3 tax packages are now available on its website, www.deleklogistics.com. Unitholders may access their 2021 tax information by selecting the Tax Information link on the website.
Questions regarding the 2021 Tax Reporting Package can be addressed by contacting 1-855-301-4589 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday, or via email at DelekLogisticsK1Help@deloitte.com
About Delek Logistics Partners, LP
Delek Logistics Partners, LP is a midstream energy master limited partnership headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. Through its owned assets and joint ventures located primarily in and around the Permian Basin, the Delaware Basin and other select areas in the Gulf Coast region, Delek Logistics Partners, LP provides gathering, pipeline and other transportation services primarily for crude oil and natural gas customers, storage, wholesale marketing and terminalling services primarily for intermediate and refined product customers, and water disposal and recycling services. Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DK) ("Delek US") owns the general partner interest as well as a majority limited partner interest in Delek Logistics Partners, LP, and is also a significant customer.
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STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hedgeye Risk Management, a leading independent investment research and online financial media firm, announced today its 2nd annual simulated trading contest for traders and investors. Participants will compete against one another for a chance to win over $20,000 in cash prizes throughout the competition and over $100,000 in investing research.
The contest is called "HedgEye On The Prize." Registration is now open.
Trading officially begins on September 6th and ends on October 28th. Contestants can enter at any time. Once registered, contestants will receive $100,000 in fantasy trading funds deposited to their virtual portfolio. From there, contestants can trade a comprehensive list of Macro ETFs and stock ideas from Hedgeye's own research.
There are many ways to win. In addition to the $5,000 Grand Prize, Hedgeye will award:
- $3,000 for 2nd place
- $2,000 for 3rd place
- $1,500 for 4th place
- $1,000 for 5th place
Thousands of dollars will also be awarded to contestants with top-performing portfolios on a weekly and monthly basis.
"We are big believers in competition," said Hedgeye Founder Keith McCullough. "My teammates and I wake up every morning with the explicit goal of outworking our competition and delivering superior results to our subscribers. This contest is a natural extension of our competitive spirit and Hedgeye's core mission to help investors protect and grow their portfolio with math and data, instead of narratives."
In addition to over $20,000 in cash prizes, Hedgeye is giving away ten annual subscriptions to its most comprehensive investing research bundle, "Macro Pro." Top-10 finishers will receive access to "Macro Pro" ($10,000 value) for an entire year.
The contest's winner will receive an all-expenses paid trip to appear on HedgeyeTV in the firm's Stamford, Connecticut headquarters. The prize includes a two-night stay at a NYC Hotel, a $500 Visa gift card, one round-trip flight and an invitation to have lunch with Hedgeye Founder and CEO Keith McCullough.
All contestants will receive a series of complimentary online coaching sessions with McCullough, a successful hedge fund manager before launching Hedgeye in 2008. McCullough will review the leaderboard live on HedgeyeTV and analyze the trading set-up for top contestants' virtual holdings. Hedgeye will invite top contestants to join McCullough live on HedgeyeTV to discuss their virtual portfolio and decision-making.
"Our team is incredibly excited to host this trading contest again, particularly given the success of last year's competition," said Michael Blum, President of Hedgeye. "Wall Street continues to fail investors. That's a huge opportunity for us. As much as we're an independent investment research and online financial media company, we're also in the education business. At our core, Keith and our team of 40+ research analysts help investors stack the odds in their favor by learning a much better way to invest."
For more information (including contest rules and conditions) and to register visit: www.HedgEyeOnThePrize.com.
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Olson-Torch, an impactful business leader who has spent more than 20 years building revenue, elevating brands and shaping reputation, will be responsible for all aspects of LRS sales and marketing with an emphasis on user experience, digital marketing and branding
ROSEMONT, Ill., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LRS, among the nation's leading independent waste diversion, recycling and portable services providers, today announced it has appointed Emily Olson-Torch as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Olson-Torch brings to LRS a portfolio of career accomplishments spanning more than 20 years of business-to-consumer revenue and demand generation, digital marketing, customer retention and growth, brand innovation and reputation management.
Olson-Torch will be responsible for all aspects of LRS sales and marketing with an emphasis on customer experience, digital marketing, technology and company branding. Since its founding in 2013, LRS has worked to challenge the Waste industry status quo, recording explosive organic and acquisition-driven revenue growth across its three core lines of business: municipal and commercial waste diversion, recycling, and essential portable services.
"I am absolutely thrilled and honored to join LRS in this pivotal leadership role at such a critical time," Olson-Torch said. "LRS has spent the last decade shifting the Waste industry paradigm from a linear function in society to a profitable circular operating model rooted in reusing, repurposing and extending the value of discarded material. I truly look forward to making a difference at LRS."
Olson-Torch joins LRS following seven successful years at leading household solutions manufacturer, Honey-Can-Do, where she rose from Vice President of e-commerce and Marketing to Chief Revenue Officer and grew revenue triple digits during her tenure. Prior to Honey-Can-Do, Olson-Torch held senior sales, marketing, client service and branding positions at Flor, Shopper Sciences, Zappos.com, OMD Worldwide, and Starcom/Leo Burnett.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising from Michigan State University; was named a Crain's Chicago Business Notable Marketing Executive in 2020; cited in Home Furnishing News' (HFN) 40 Under 40 in 2018; and in 2011, earned a Bronze Effie Award for Zappos: Happy People Making People Happy campaign.
"We welcome to Emily to LRS, and have no doubt her exceptional career experiences and accomplishments will help catapult revenue, shape the LRS brand, and unify our customer experience as we grow, innovate and expand across the nation's Midwest and South-Central states," said LRS President and Chief Executive Officer Alan T. Handley.
LRS has made ten acquisitions to-date in 2022, and in 2021, the company amassed 22 acquisitions to complement its organic revenue growth.
LRS is among the nation's leading independent waste diversion, recycling and portable services providers. Since 2013, LRS has specialized in delivering an exceptional customer experience for millions of residential and commercial customers across ten states: Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Kansas, Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi. Diversified and growing, LRS also offers affordable roll-off container services, C&D recycling, street sweeping, portable restroom rentals, on-site storage and temporary fencing. LRS owns and operates more than 80 facilities and thrives on the passion of 2,100 full-time employees. The company provides safe, innovative, sustainability-driven services to clean and beautify the cities, neighborhoods, and communities it serves. To learn more visit www.LRSrecycles.com. #BeyondWaste
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DENVER, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Logan County, CO., has awarded $7.4M in energy savings performance contracts to Millig Design Build for turnkey facility improvements. As part of these contracts, Millig will design and execute upgrades aimed at improving energy efficiency, building resiliency, and comfort at the historic Logan County Courthouse, Annex Building, Justice Center, Heritage Center, and five other buildings. These long-term improvements will minimize annual energy and maintenance expenses and bring county facilities to modern building standards.
During Phase I, Millig will replace antiquated lighting with LED technology at seven county facilities; update the Justice Center's 20-year-old variable-air-volume (VAV) system with new high-efficiency VAV rooftop units and modern controls; and install new high-efficiency air handling units and mini-split heat pumps with ventilation capabilities at the Heritage Center.
During Phase II, Millig will address the failing HVAC systems and outdated lighting at the Courthouse and adjacent Annex Building; and perform additional upgrades at the Justice Center to improve occupant comfort and safety.
"The existing systems did not bring in code-required ventilation air, and in recent years, compressor failures have resulted in rising maintenance expenses," said Justin Burwinkle, PE, Millig Design Build. "And lack of redundancy in the central plant would have meant a single boiler failure could render the entire courthouse without heat."
The Logan County Courthouse is a 1910 Classical Revival-style building listed on the Colorado and National Register of Historic Places. Millig will replace the courthouse's HVAC system with a water-source variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system, which will aesthetically support recent historical restoration.
In addition, the Annex Building will tie into the courthouse's new VRF system, which will save the county money and simplify maintenance.
This two-phase project is estimated to save Logan County $75,362 in energy costs and $26,039 in maintenance costs each year. Millig also is assisting the County with utility overbilling mediation and securing additional project incentives.
"This project is absolutely paramount for Logan County, as no amount of maintenance will extinguish the inevitable failure of all the existing mechanical systems nor address the health and safety issues regarding a lack of proper ventilation for building occupants," said Aaron Tilden, PE, Millig Design Build.
"Funding for the project was made possible by a combination of Federal American Rescue Plan Act funds, operational cost savings, utility incentives and rebates, and the generosity of the people of Logan County through the Sales and Use Tax extended in 2018," said Chance Wright, maintenance director, Logan County.
All construction is scheduled to be completed in fall of 2023.
Millig Design Build is an integrated engineering, design, and construction firm specializing in facility improvements that address energy efficiency, building health and safety, and core infrastructure needs. Our mission is to create environments that promote sustainability, wellbeing, and opportunity for communities while efficiently delivering best-value solutions for owners. We have offices in Kansas; Colorado; Oregon; Washington; and Vancouver, British Columbia. For more information, visit www.milligdb.com.
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New facility part of $300 million expansion to support EV growth
Michigan state officials, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, attended
Public arts project honors talented people of Bay City
BAY CITY, Mich., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Siltron CSS, a semiconductor wafer manufacturer, today celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new manufacturing facility in Bay City, Michigan, with state officials including Governor Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (MI-5) in attendance. The new facility is part of a $300 million expansion the company announced in July 2021 with critical support from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The expansion will both double the company's Michigan workforce and quadruple its manufacturing capacity over the next several years.
SK Siltron CSS manufactures wafers made of silicon carbide (SiC) that can be used in electric vehicles. SiC wafers are more efficient at handling high powers and conducting heat than normal silicon. When used in EV system components, this allows for a more efficient transfer of electricity from the battery to the motor, increasing the driving range of an EV by 5% to 10%.
SK Siltron CSS is a U.S. subsidiary of South Korea's SK Siltron, a global leader in semiconductor wafers. The companies are part of SK Group, South Korea's second-largest conglomerate, which has major operations in renewable energy, semiconductors, and life sciences across the U.S. The new Bay City manufacturing facility underscores SK Group's commitment to the state of Michigan and reaffirms its plans to increase its U.S. investments and assets to more than $50 billion and create tens of thousands of jobs in the U.S. by the end of 2025. SK Group companies currently have $13 billion in U.S. investments and assets and more than 4,000 U.S. employees.
"SK Siltron's commitment to Michigan will help us bring the semiconductor supply chain home, cut down shortages and delays, and create good-paying jobs for Michiganders in Bay City," said Governor Whitmer. "The products SK Siltron manufactures are the building blocks of countless products and industries: electric vehicles, solar panels, smartphones, and so much more. I am proud that Michigan was selected for this $300 million investment, proving that we have the skilled workforce, growing economy, and strong business-friendly environment conducive to attract projects from one of the world's most innovative companies. I will work with anyone to keep bringing supply chains home, build on our high-tech manufacturing leadership, and create opportunity for Michiganders in every region."
"This new manufacturing facility will create good-paying jobs in mid-Michigan and boost American manufacturing," Rep. Kildee said. "With new laws like the CHIPS and Science Act, we're bringing back manufacturing jobs to Michigan, fixing supply chains, and helping to lower costs for Michigan families. Making wafers and semiconductors here in Michigan will decrease our reliance on foreign-made goods and support good-paying jobs. Michigan has the best workers in the world, and I applaud SK Siltron for expanding their commitment to our community."
Emphasizing the transformative nature of this investment, SK Siltron CSS will work with local partners to train workers, focusing on critical initiatives to reskill and upskill workers for the sustained growth of the region. Specifically, SK Siltron CSS is proud to partner with Delta College through the Michigan New Jobs Training Program to support the skills needed for success in SiC wafer manufacturing.
Working closely with Delta College, SK Siltron CSS is structuring its training program to support the skills needed for employment while demonstrating its commitment to helping prepare Michigan workers for careers in advanced manufacturing. Because SK Siltron CSS is dedicated to advancing the careers of current employees and supporting their professional development, these opportunities are available to employees at all levels.
"SK Siltron CSS is thrilled to expand our presence in Michigan and reinforce our commitment to the entire Bay City community while creating high-paying jobs and new investment opportunities," said Jianwei Dong, Chief Executive Officer of SK Siltron CSS. "The exceptional people of Bay City and our strong local partners are the reason we were able to expand so aggressively in the area. The support we have received is truly unmatched. This significant investment in Bay City will further boost the confidence levels of not only our customers but also the entire electrical vehicle value chain to accelerate the pace of EV adoption."
"SK Siltron's high-profile commitment underscores the strength of our state's high-tech manufacturing workforce and represents a critical win as we continue to attract long-term investments from semiconductor companies from around the world," said Quentin Messer, Jr., CEO of the MEDC and President and Chair of the Michigan Strategic Fund. "We are grateful to SK Siltron and for the leadership and support of Gov. Whitmer, our legislative partners, and our partners at Bay Future, Inc. in securing this impactful project in Bay County. Today's ribbon cutting is delivering on Team Michigan's commitment that Michigan's economic recovery is experienced by all 10 million plus of our friends and neighbors."
"SK Siltron CSS is a world-class, high-technology company that could have chosen to invest anywhere in the world, and chose Bay County, Michigan. We are appreciative that they decided to choose to invest here and are thankful to all of those who assisted in making this project a reality. Our community, region, and state have a storied history of manufacturing, and this ribbon cutting and the size of this expansion and investment honors and embraces that legacy," said Bay Future, Inc. President and CEO Trevor Keyes. "This investment presents unique opportunities for members of our community. We are already seeing significant impact through the growth of SK Siltron CSS, as our neighbors, friends, and family members have had the opportunity to find new high-tech careers locally that have enhanced their quality of life and have made lasting, positive, impacts on our community."
To further highlight the commitment to Bay City, SK Group and SK Siltron CSS are revealing a public arts project that advances their community engagement efforts. The public arts initiative shines a spotlight on the people of Bay City who make up the fabric of the community and celebrates the diversity of the region. The public arts project is currently being held at Wenonah Park located at 111 Center Avenue in Bay City and will run through the end of September.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is the state's marketing arm and lead advocate for business development, job awareness, and community development with the focus on growing Michigan's economy. For more information on the MEDC and our initiatives, visit www.MichiganBusiness.org. For Pure Michigan® tourism information, your trip begins at www.michigan.org. Join the conversation on: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
SK Group, South Korea's second-largest conglomerate, is a collection of global industry-leading companies driving innovations in semiconductors, sustainable energy, telecommunications, and life sciences. Based in Seoul, SK invests in building sustainable businesses around the world with a shared commitment to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy.
SK companies combined have more than $106 billion in global annual revenue and employ more than 100,000 people worldwide. SK companies are investing billions of dollars in expanding their U.S. presence with business operations or partnerships in hydrogen energy and fuel cells, EV battery manufacturing and technology, energy storage solutions, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and development, semiconductors, and advanced materials. For more information, visit sk.com.
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Shares of dating platform service provider Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH) have been under considerable selling pressure for nearly a year now, down more than 66% from its peak just shy of $170 per share. At $56 and change, Match Group seems like it could be a great match for dip buyers. Still, with weak Q2 results in the books, a lack of catalysts, and a suspect valuation, I’d much rather side on the sidelines. Though the portfolio of dating sites is well-established, with a bit of a moat, I remain neutral on the stock.
Match Group Falls Short of Analysts’ Estimates for Q2
Match Group fell flat in its second-quarter earnings, with per-share losses coming in at $0.11, well below analyst estimations that called for positive earnings per share of $0.57. A surprise loss is never a good thing, especially of such a magnitude. Alongside the weak earnings was weaker revenue guidance for the second half of 2022. The firm now sees flat sales coming in the $790-800 million range.
Tinder, one of Match’s hottest apps, helped Match to 12.3% revenue growth. Still, the once scorching-hot app seems to be losing its appeal among the general population. Recent studies touted Tinder as the most hated popular app in Canada and many U.S. states. It’s also a much-hated app in many other parts of the world.
Indeed, Tinder makes dating all too convenient. Still, many users are clearly fed up with something. In any case, users continue using the platform. However, its “hated” status may leave it vulnerable to competitive threats once a better alternative comes rolling in.
Fortunately for Match, it’s been slowly building upon its moat. Name a dating app or service; odds are, it’s under the Match Group umbrella. While Match is no monopoly, its market dominance in the dating scene is unmatched (forgive the pun, please!).
Match Stock May One Day Meet Its Match
Though Match Group is a standout behemoth in the dating game, it’s not immune from potential competition. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Bumble (NASDAQ:BMBL) are just two firms that could put a dent in the Match Group’s growth prospects at some point over the next decade.
Meta has had minimal success with its dating ambitions since getting into the space back in 2020. Recently, the firm announced it’s taking a step back from dating with the shutdown of Tuned.
Though it may seem like Meta is throwing in the towel on dating, I think it’s just a matter of time before the FAANG giant returns to the scene with a different angle. Meta’s goal is about connecting people, after all. It has the network; it needs to find the right platform to disrupt Match’s massive moat.
With Meta betting big on the metaverse, I do view the rise of metaverse dating as a potential threat to Match Group’s dominance. The metaverse remains abstract, and though virtual worlds exist where people can meet up, it’s clear that it is not yet ready for prime time. As new headsets roll out over the coming years, this could change.
The major problem with today’s slate of dating apps is that it lacks the element of presence. Sure, dating profiles give you a hint of what a person is all about.
Still, until you sit down with them over dinner or a movie, it’s really tough to gauge if there’s a connection. In short, dating apps as we know them today may not make the process of finding love very time efficient.
It can be pretty time-consuming to have to swipe left and right all day, only to have few, if any, meaningful leads. As such, I don’t think it’s a mystery why Tinder isn’t too loved of an app despite its popularity.
Though metaverse dating sounds abstract, meeting someone’s avatar and interacting with them on a digital date can be far more efficient than meeting someone in person. Further, you’ll be able to tell right away whether there’s chemistry and will be less likely to stick it out through a date that’s not going anywhere.
While the metaverse may be a decade or more away, Match Group’s competition could rise considerably once it lands.
Is Match Stock a Buy or Sell?
Match Group has a Strong Buy consensus rating based on 14 Buys and three Holds assigned in the past three months. The average MTCH stock price target of $83.56 implies 55.9% upside potential. Analyst price targets range from a low of $64.00 per share to a high of $100.00 per share.
Takeaway – MTCH Stock’s Moat May Dry Up Someday
Match Group is an incredibly wide-moat firm with considerable year-ahead upside potential. Despite this, it’s endured bumps in the road expected to drag through the year’s end. Further, as the metaverse arrives, it’s difficult to tell how Match Group will pivot. For these reasons, I’m falling out of love with MTCH stock, even at a modest 5.3 times sales. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/is-match-group-stock-nasdaqmtch-the-perfect-match-for-your-portfolio | 2022-09-01T18:58:30Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/is-match-group-stock-nasdaqmtch-the-perfect-match-for-your-portfolio | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In this piece, we used TipRanks’ Comparison Tool to have a closer look at three battered stocks — CRM, NOW, and BA — that Wall Street believes investors are too quick to give up on. Each firm has a “Strong Buy” consensus rating and underrated fundamentals that could drive a rebound.
It’s been a humbling year for many investors, with a vicious bear market that’s clawed back most of the gains enjoyed in a euphoric 2021. The “speculative excess” of last year looks to have been drained. Still, there is a class of stocks that may have overshot to the downside. As always, there are babies thrown out with the bathwater as the market looks to markdown merchandise from left, right, and center.
Various retailers are dealing with excess inventory and ramping up discounting. The market seems to be in a similar predicament, as it looks to slash prices on stocks across the board, as investors grow jittery over the Federal Reserve’s plans to raise rates in a bid to put that inflation “genie” back in its bottle, where he’ll hopefully lay dormant for at least another few decades.
Salesforce (NYSE:CRM)
Salesforce went from a shining star in the big-tech scene to a dud ever since CEO Marc Benioff and company pulled the trigger on Slack. Shares are down nearly 50% from the top.
The latest quarter from the cloud pioneer was a tremendous disappointment, especially given the company’s knack for knocking balls out of the park come earnings season.
Thanks to broader market selling pressure and a painful outlook downgrade, CRM stock now finds itself trading below $160 per share. Whether or not new lows are in store, the selling seems to have been overdone.
The second-quarter numbers themselves weren’t too abysmal, especially when you take out the effects of the strong U.S. dollar. Salesforce’s Second-quarter revenue came in at $7.7 billion (up 22% year-over-year). In addition, CRM reported earnings per share of $1.19 (beating the $1.05 consensus). The guidance downgrade was the left hook that landed on the chin of Salesforce shareholders.
Despite the guidance downgrade, management is a fan of its own pipeline. The digital transformation trend is still in play, and the firm may wish to acquire more firms (such as Troops.ai) now that tech multiples have sunk.
The $10 billion buyback announcement did nothing to soothe the pain. Such a move suggests the firm views its stock as cheap. Wall Street agrees, with 30 Buys, four Holds, and just one Sell assigned in the past three months. The average CRM price target suggests a whopping 48.1% upside in store over the year ahead.
ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW)
ServiceNow is another high-multiple cloud stock that’s suffered a fall from grace, now down 38% from its peak of around $700 per share. In the latest quarter, ServiceNow’s revenue rose 24% year-over-year, a tad lower than estimates, thanks in part to the effect of the strong greenback. Subscription sales rose 25% year-over-year.
With aggressive growth expectations through 2026, I expect the recent slide is just a major bump in the road before the firm sets its sights on new highs. Undoubtedly, ServiceNow needs to beef up its margins while maintaining its impressive top-line growth rate. It won’t be easy, but management has the right people for the job.
ServiceNow is a standout player in the ITSM space. With many satisfied customers, the firm should have few problems onboarding customers to new offerings as they come to light. The company is incredibly innovative, making sales momentum tough to stop, even as recession looms.
The stock trades at a lofty 14.0 times sales, leaving it in a tough spot as the Fed raises rates higher than expected. Though ServiceNow has a chance to make a big profitability push, it’s tough to gauge what multiple is a fair price to pay for it.
A premium multiple is warranted, but just how much is the million-dollar question. Wall Street seems to think NOW stock isn’t pricy enough, with 24 Buys, two Holds, and no Sells. The average NOW stock price forecast implies 29.9% upside potential. Given the caliber of SerivceNow’s management and resilient growth in the face of a macro hailstorm, it’s hard to argue with Wall Street here.
Boeing (NYSE:BA)
Boeing is a plane-maker that lost around 80% of its value from peak to trough at its worst point. The 2020 stock market crash had Boeing in its crosshairs as the 737 MAX issues and dissipating air travel demand took hold. Eventually, Boeing stock rallied off the 2020 lows, but the rally faltered in 2021, and it’s been a turbulent ride ever since.
Boeing stock flirted with 2020 lows earlier this year before bouncing back to $162 and change per share — where it sits today.
Fuelling the recovery were a handful of positive developments, including a better-than-feared second quarter. A 787 delivery pop is in sight, and with supply chain woes easing, 737 MAX production will be able to get back up to full speed.
With the COVID-19 pandemic winding down, demand for new fuel-efficient aircraft could remain strong through the coming years, especially if jet fuel prices remain elevated.
Things are finally starting to turn a corner for Boeing. CEO David Calhoun remains optimistic, but investors seem more willing to take a “wait and see” approach. Though things are looking up for Boeing, it’s run face-first into idiosyncratic setbacks before. The upside could be huge if Boeing can execute effectively without any further hurdles.
Wall Street stands by Boeing, with a “Strong Buy” rating based on 11 Buys and just two Holds. Boeing is one of two global plane-makers, after all. The average BA stock price target of $213.33 implies just over 40% upside potential.
Conclusion – Analysts Think Salesforce Has the Most Upside Potential
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A former Elbow Lake man has been convicted in a decades-old brutal murder cold case in Hennepin County Court.
Jerry Westrom, 56, of Isanti, has been convicted of 1st-degree premeditated murder and 2nd-degree intentional murder of Jeanie Ann Childs, 35, in Minneapolis in June of 1993.
Childs was stabbed 65 times in the brutal attack that prosecutors said moved from room to room in a south Minneapolis apartment in — the scene of the crime.
According to the original court complaint filed in February 2019, in 2018, investigators consulted with a genealogist who had worked with law enforcement on another cold case where genealogy assisted with the development of a suspect.
Court records also state that a DNA sample that was recovered from the scene and found to be of unknown origin was entered into a public genealogy website. Information derived from that search coupled with additional genealogical searching led to Westrom.
Through investigation by law enforcement, it was subsequently learned that Westrom had lived in the Twin Cities metro area from Apr. 9, 1991, to Dec. 31, 1993. Additionally, records showed contacts with law enforcement related to prostitution, including a conviction Westrom had received for solicitation in February 2016.
After his arrest, investigators met with Westrom, who agreed to speak with them after having been read his rights. He denied having been at the apartment complex, denied having been in the apartment, denied recognizing Childs and denied having had sex with any women in Minneapolis in 1993.
Prosecutors were armed with a plethora of circumstantial evidence in the case, including DNA that was collected from a napkin that Westrom had thrown into the trash can at a hockey game.
The court complaint also states that when Westrom was confronted with the DNA evidence available to investigators at the time of arrest, he indicated he had no knowledge as to why his DNA would be present at the scene.
Westrom had been free on bail while the case worked its way through the courts, but immediately after the verdict was read, Westrom was handcuffed and taken into custody.
Westrom, through his attorney, is appealing the verdict.
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Major infrastructure projects like the one Summit Carbon Solutions proposed will naturally invite questions. However, a recent guest opinion in the Daily Journal included a number of inaccuracies that are important to clear up.
First, it is important to highlight why this project was initiated. Summit is partnering with 32 ethanol plants across the Midwest, including Green Plains in Fergus Falls and five others here in Minnesota. As a result of this project, these ethanol producers will be able to sell their product at a premium in the growing number of markets that pay more for low carbon fuels. These markets are expanding. For example, California, the largest ethanol consuming state, and Canada, the largest U.S. ethanol export partner, have both adopted these policies. Accessing these markets will allow the ethanol industry to remain strong in the years to come, which is critical since it purchases half of all the corn grown in the United States and helps maintain strong land values and commodity prices.
Despite the tone of the recent guest opinion, Summit Carbon Solutions has been very successful in working with landowners. Currently, the company has partnered with 1,650 landowners to sign 2,600 easement agreements and more are being signed every day.
It's hard to know where to start in addressing the other inaccuracies.
The pipeline system in Mississippi the author cited is very different from the one Summit is proposing. Our project will compress, transport, and store carbon dioxide, which is nonexplosive, nonflammable, and cannot ignite or burn. Beyond carbon dioxide, there are no other products that will be transported in our system. The pipeline in Mississippi carried Hydrogen Sulfide, which is highly toxic and flammable.
The author incorrectly indicates that we can on our own without any oversight choose to move materials other than CO2 through our system. We have no intention of doing so, and even if we did it would require us to restart the regulatory process to receive approval from federal and state officials who oversee pipeline projects.
Summit will indemnify and hold landowners harmless for any loss, damage, claim or action resulting from the project, with the sole exception of cases where there is gross negligence or willful misconduct. There are approximately 71,000 miles of pipeline already operating in Minnesota today. Landowners who own property where these pipelines operate have always been able to get insurance and that will continue to be the case in the future, including while our project is being constructed and once it is operational. Any claims to the contrary are not accurate.
The question in front of us is whether we want the ethanol industry to continue to operate in the decades to come and continue to purchase half of all the corn grown in the U.S. Our project
was initiated to achieve these critical goals. For those who would like to speak directly with a member of the Summit team, please feel free to contact me at sokonek@summitcarbon.com.
Scott O’Konek
Minnesota Project Manager
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Family of Highland Park shooting victim Cooper Roberts, 8, delivers update on his recovery
CHICAGO - The family of Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy paralyzed from the waist down after being shot in the back during the Highland Park Fourth of July parade, provided an update on his recovery Thursday.
"The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab team is seeing some patterns of behavior that may indicate some cognitive loss. Cooper wasn’t well enough or talking enough to notice these issues earlier while in the hospital. Therapists are seeing short term memory loss, issues with word recovery, and loss of acuity around fine motor skills," the Roberts family said in a statement.
Doctors will be doing a neurological and psychological evaluation on Cooper this week as they work on new therapies.
The family said the news is "overwhelming to consider" and the AbilityLab team has been talking with the Roberts family about Cooper's long-term needs once he is able to go home.
About a week ago, Cooper was able to begin eating regular foods instead of a liquid diet. He has even participated in wheelchair races at the rehabilitation hospital.
Cooper has undergone multiple surgeries.
The family said they're grateful for the community's support, prayers and donations. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/family-of-highland-park-shooting-victim-cooper-roberts-8-delivers-update-on-his-recovery | 2022-09-01T19:06:26Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/family-of-highland-park-shooting-victim-cooper-roberts-8-delivers-update-on-his-recovery | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Newly discovered 'super-Earth' exoplanet could be 'water world'
Astronomers have discovered a new exoplanet orbiting a distant star that might constitute a "super-Earth" completely covered in water.
The planet, dubbed TOI-1452 b, is about 70% larger than Earth and is orbiting a red dwarf star some 100 light-years away in the constellation Draco, according to NASA. While the planet may be nearly double the size of Earth, initial observations and calculations indicate the planet is five times denser -- which could be consistent with a surface covered in a very deep ocean.
Further observations are needed as astronomers said the planet could also simply be a big rock with little or no atmosphere or perhaps a rocky planet with an atmosphere of hydrogen and helium.
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If the planet is indeed a real-life "water world," water could make up 30% of its mass, according to researchers. That would be on par with watery moons in our solar system – Jupiter’s Ganymede and Callisto, or Saturn’s Titan and Enceladus – believed to hide deep oceans under shells of ice.
Artistic representation of TOI-1452 b seen from space. (Benoit Gougeon, Université de Montréal)
Researchers have found exoplanets before they suspected could be "water worlds," but Charles Cadieux, Ph.D., who led the discovery team at the University of Montreal, said this new planet "is one of the best candidates for an ocean planet that we have found to date. Its radius and mass suggest a much lower density than what one would expect for a planet that is basically made up of metal and rock, like Earth."
Living on this planet, covered in water or not, would feature relatively lightning-fast years as the planet orbits its sun every 11 days. NASA said that because the star it orbits is smaller and cooler, the planet receives about the same amount of sunlight as Venus does in our solar system.
The exoplanet was discovered by a team from the University of Montreal, but the planet is in an excellent position for further examination by the new James Webb Space Telescope. The planet is in a part of the sky that Webb can examine at any time of year, and at 100 light-years, the planet is relatively close.
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The researchers who discovered the planet said they will schedule time on Webb to capture starlight shining through the planet's atmosphere that indicates its composition and provides additional clues.
Artistic representation of the surface of TOI-1452 b. (Benoit Gougeon, Université de Montréal)
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"Our observations with the Webb Telescope will be essential to better understanding TOI-1452 b," said University of Montreal professor Rene Doyon, who is also the principal investigator of NIRISS, one of the four science instruments of the James Webb Space Telescope. "As soon as we can, we will book time on the Webb to observe this strange and wonderful world." | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/newly-discovered-super-earth-exoplanet-could-be-water-world | 2022-09-01T19:06:32Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/newly-discovered-super-earth-exoplanet-could-be-water-world | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The first week of the 2022 college football season starts on Thursday and carries through the weekend. There are two games to start the week that are worth betting on, with a pair of games between big-name programs.
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PITTSBURGH (-7.5) over West Virginia (7 p.m., ESPN)
It has been 11 years since the Backyard Brawl was last played. It has been three years since Kedon Slovis and JT Daniels competed for the starting job at USC. Slovis won the battle — before departing for Pittsburgh this winter — and should come out on top again against an underwhelming secondary, while Daniels’ stock continues to sink against an aggressive Panthers front.
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PURDUE (+3.5) over Penn State (8 p.m., Fox)
The Boilermakers are coming off their best season in nearly two decades — featuring two upsets of top-five teams — and could light up the Big Ten West again, with sixth-year quarterback Aidan O’Connell back to lead last year’s fifth-ranked passing attack. The inconsistency of Sean Clifford and a weak offensive line could spell trouble for Penn State away from home, where it went 2-4 last season. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/01/college-football-predictions-and-picks-pittsburgh-purdue-thursday-night/ | 2022-09-01T19:06:36Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/01/college-football-predictions-and-picks-pittsburgh-purdue-thursday-night/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
R. Kelly tells judge he won't testify at ongoing trial
CHICAGO - Singer R. Kelly told a federal judge Thursday that he won't testify at his ongoing trial in Chicago on charges that accuse him of child pornography, enticement of minors for sex and fixing his 2008 state trial.
The judge raised the issue minutes before attorneys for Kelly and two co-defendants began calling their first witnesses, endeavoring to counter two weeks of government testimony, including from four women who accused Kelly of sexual abuse
Addressing the Grammy Award-winner directly Thursday, Judge Harry Leinenweber asked if he had discussed with his lawyers whether to testify. Kelly, 55, responded calmly, "Yes, you honor." Asked if he would testify, Kelly said he would not.
Co-defendant Derrel McDavid, a longtime Kelly business manager, is accused of helping Kelly rig the 2008 trial. McDavid said he will testify. Co-defendant Milton Brown is charged with receiving child pornography. Like Kelly, he said he wouldn't testify.
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Taking the witness stand is always risky, including because it subjects a defendant to cross-examination. There’s always a chance a defendant blurts out something incriminating under tough questioning.
Leinenweber on Thursday also denied a defense motion of acquittal, a common but rarely granted request for a judge to acquit before jurors get the case. Leinenweber said prosecutors presented sufficient evidence to leave the question of guilt to jurors.
McDavid's legal team called the first defense witness Thursday, a McDavid friend and former police officer Christopher G. Wilson. He testified that McDavid told him in 2001 that someone was trying to blackmail Kelly with threats about videos.
A New York federal judge sentenced the Kelly in June to 30 years in prison for convictions on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. A conviction on just one or two of the charges at the Chicago trial could adds years to that sentence.
The highlight of prosecutors’ case came two weeks ago with the testimony of a 37-year-old woman who used the pseudonym "Jane." She described Kelly sexually abusing her hundreds of times starting in 1998 when she was 14 and Kelly was around 30.
Federal prosecutors rested their case on Tuesday. Closing arguments are expected to happen in the middle of next week. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/r-kelly-tells-judge-he-wont-testify-at-ongoing-trial | 2022-09-01T19:06:38Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/r-kelly-tells-judge-he-wont-testify-at-ongoing-trial | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Twitter edit button finally being tested
A long-awaited feature will be coming soon to Twitter which should excite users.
The social media giant announced in a company blog post Thursday that it’s testing out an edit button. This new feature is being tested internally and the test will be expanded to some Twitter Blue subscribers later this month.
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What is the Twitter edit feature?
Edit Tweet is a feature that allows users to make changes to their posts after it’s been published on the platform. It’s a way to fix typos, add missed tags, and make additional adjustments to your post in a short amount of time.
Twitter said tweets can be edited a few times in the 30 minutes after a post has been published. The edited tweet will appear with an icon, timestamp, and label so readers know that the original tweet has been adjusted.
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Users can click to see a tweet’s edit history which will show previous versions of posts.
How is the edit button being tested?
This new feature is being tested internally and the test will be expanded to some Twitter Blue subscribers later this month.
Twitter Blue subscribers will get early access to features that the company said will help test them before it comes to the rest of the social media company’s users.
Twitter said the test will be localized to a single country initially and expand as the company learns more and observes how people use Edit Tweet.
"We also are paying close attention to how the feature impacts the way people read, write, and engage with tweets," the company said in the post.
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Twitter acknowledged that the edit feature has been its "most requested feature to date."
Twitter Circle launches
News of the edit button comes two days after Twitter announced the launch of Twitter Circle, a new feature that lets users tweet to smaller crowds.
The company said Tuesday that this function gives people the option to choose who can view and engage with their posts. According to Twitter, this makes it convenient for users to have "more intimate" conversations and build closer connections with select followers.
Twitter began testing the feature in May and it’s now available to all users on iOS, Android, and Twitter.com.
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Lea Michele is gearing up for her controversial Broadway comeback after surviving life in a “robotic state” amid a high-profile bout of backlash.
The “Glee” alum, 36, is takes over the role of Fanny Brice in “Funny Girl” Sept. 6 — infamously replacing former leading lady Beanie Feldstein, who left the production amid a swirl of rumors earlier this summer.
Michele addressed the online hate over her casting — as well as past claims she bullied her castmates in a profile published on Thursday.
“I feel more ready than I ever have before, both personally and professionally,” the “Spring Awakening” star told the New York Times about coming back to her theater roots.
She’s keen for a fresh start two years after her former “Glee” co-stars Samantha Marie Ware and Heather Morris alleged she bullied them both, with Ware accusing her of racist, “traumatic microaggressions.”
When the bombshell claims were first dropped in 2020, Michele apologized for her actions, saying in a statement at the time that she “clearly acted in ways which hurt other people.”
Now, the “Scream Queens” actress is admitting she had an “intense time of reflection” about her notorious behavior, noting she felt like she was in “semi-robotic state” in an effort to stay perfect.
“I have an edge to me. I work really hard. I leave no room for mistakes,” she told the Times. “That level of perfectionism, or that pressure of perfectionism, left me with a lot of blind spots.”
The New York-born actress explained to the outlet: “I really understand the importance and value now of being a leader. It means not only going and doing a good job when the camera’s rolling, but also when it’s not. And that wasn’t always the most important thing for me.”
Michele also revealed how she’s ready for a comeback with her “Funny Girl” role. “Everyone here has been through a lot,” she noted, adding, “and I just have to come in and be prepared and do a good job and be respectful of the fact that this is their space.”
She even touched upon the wild online conspiracy theory stating that the mother-of-one can’t read: “I went to ‘Glee’ every single day; I knew my lines every single day,” she recalled. “And then there’s a rumor online that I can’t read or write? It’s sad. It really is. I think often if I were a man, a lot of this wouldn’t be the case.”
Michele also firmly stated that she doesn’t mind other people’s opinions anymore and she’s just trying to be the best Fanny Brice she can be. “I really don’t care about that at this point. It’s just about being able to play this part,” she said. “[But] I will never be as good as Barbra Streisand,” she added.
Streisand, 80, iconically played Fanny in the 1968 musical “Funny Girl” and even scored the Oscar for Best Actress. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/01/lea-michele-on-funny-girl-casting-theres-no-room-for-mistakes/ | 2022-09-01T19:07:25Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/01/lea-michele-on-funny-girl-casting-theres-no-room-for-mistakes/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
One less constant critic for Vladimir Putin.
Ravil Maganov, 67, chief executive of Russian private oil giant Lukoil — and a Ukraine war opponent — died in a six-story plunge from a Moscow hospital window.
The death Thursday was reported as a suicide by Russian state media, which noted the oil company’s board chairman had been hospitalized for a heart attack and was taking anti-depressants.
In a statement, Lukoil said Maganov died following a “long illness,” according to the English-language Moscow Times.
But two people who knew the businessman well told Reuters it was highly unlikely Maganov took his own life.
The oil titan is one of several Russian energy execs to die suddenly and under murky circumstances since the war in Ukraine began.
Another top Lukoil manager, Alexander Subbotin, was found dead in the basement of a house outside Moscow in May — the same month Vladislav Avayev, a former executive at Gazprombank, was discovered fatally shot beside his wife and daughter.
A month prior, Sergei Protosenya — a former honcho at liquefied natural gas producer Novatek — was found dead beside his wife and daughter in Spain. Russian authorities claim he beat the pair to death with an ax before hanging himself. Spanish media reported no suicide note and no bloodstains on his body.
Alexander Tyulakov, a Gazprom exec, was found dead in his garage the day after Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
Lukoil, where Maganov had worked since 1993 — rising with the company as it grew out of the collapse of the Soviet Union — was unusual among the Russian oligarch class for consistently criticizing the war in Ukraine.
In a March 3 statement, the Lukoil board called the invasion of Ukraine “tragic” and called for negotiations to bring about the “soonest possible end to armed conflict.”
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The first race of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs gets underway this Sunday from Darlington Raceway in South Carolina at 6 p.m. ET on USA Network, while the penultimate race of the 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season takes place with the Grand Prix of Portland at Portland International Raceway Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
16 drivers make up the NASCAR Cup Series playoff field, led by regular-season champion Chase Elliott and last week’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 winner Austin Dillon. A victory by a playoff driver this Sunday at Darlington will automatically clinch them a spot in the Round of 12.
With only two races remaining in the season, seven drivers are eligible to win the INDYCAR title and the 43-point differential between the top five in the standings is the closest title chase since 2003. Two-time INDYCAR champion Josef Newgarden won the series’ most recent race on Aug. 20, the Bommarito Automotive Group 500, at World Wide Technology Raceway to move into second in the standings and trails standings leader Will Power by only three points. Scott Dixon, currently third in the standings, ranks second all-time with 53 series wins and is aiming to capture a record-tying seventh INDYCAR championship with A.J. Foyt.
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NBC Sports’ motorsports coverage this weekend also features MotoGP and Monster Jam.
NASCAR: CUP SERIES COOK OUT SOUTHERN 500 & XFINITY SERIES SPORT CLIPS HAIRCUTS VFW HELP A HERO 200
The opening race of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs will be presented this Sunday at 6 p.m. ET on USA Network with the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Countdown to Green begins pre-race coverage at 5 p.m. ET on USA Network with NASCAR America post-race immediately following the checkered flag at 10 p.m. ET.
Countdown to Green ahead of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 gets underway Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET on USA Network, leading into race coverage at 3 p.m. ET. Only three races remain in the Xfinity Series regular season.
Two-time Daytona 500 Champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., 21-time Cup Series race winner and “The Mayor” of NASCAR Jeff Burton, and Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte will serve as analysts for stages 1 and 3 of the Cup Series race this Sunday from Darlington Raceway with lead NASCAR race announcer Rick Allen.
Stage 2 of Sunday’s Cup Series race will feature three of the most famous last names in NASCAR with Earnhardt Jr. joined by racing icon Kyle Petty and NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Dale Jarrett in the commentary booth.
Dave Burns will call the Xfinity Series race alongside Burton and Letarte on Saturday. Marty Snider, Kim Coon, Parker Kligerman, and Burns will serve as pit reporters throughout the weekend.
Snider will anchor pre- and post-race studio coverage with Petty and Jarrett from the Peacock Pit Box on Saturday and Sunday.
Burton is a six-time winner at Darlington Raceway with two Cup Series and four Xfinity Series victories while Jarrett earned five wins at the track (three Cup, two Xfinity). During pre-race coverage on Sunday, Burton will drive the NBC Toyota car around the Raceway to provide viewers an idea of the circuit nicknamed “The Track Too Tough to Tame.”
The official home of the NASCAR Championship and Playoffs, NBC Sports will once again present the final 20 NASCAR Cup Series races and 19 NASCAR Xfinity Series races in 2022 across NBC, Peacock and USA Network, culminating with the Championship at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 5-6. Click here for more information on NBC Sports’ 2022 NASCAR coverage.
NASCAR Pick ‘Em: NBC Sports’ free-to-play game, NASCAR Pick ‘Em, features a weekly contest for each NASCAR Cup Series race throughout the season. NASCAR Pick ‘Em is available for download now on the NBC Sports Predictor app powered by PointsBet (available in the App Store and Google Play Store).
Race for the Championship premieres tonight at 10 p.m. ET on USA Network. The one-hour unscripted docuseries will take viewers inside the lives of NASCAR’s top drivers and teams on and off the track. Across ten thrilling episodes, the all-access series will chronicle the sport’s best as they balance their personal lives with the passion, pressure and perils of racing, all for a chance to make history.
BROADCAST TEAM
- Analysts: Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte, Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Sunday)
- Play by Play: Rick Allen (Sunday), Dave Burns (Saturday)
- Pit Reporters: Marty Snider, Kim Coon, Parker Kligerman, Dave Burns (Sunday)
STUDIO COVERAGE TEAM
- Host: Marty Snider
- Analysts: Dale Jarrett, Kyle Petty
HOW TO WATCH
- TV – USA Network
- Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
INDYCAR: GRAND PRIX OF PORTLAND
The penultimate race of the 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, the Grand Prix of Portland, will be presented from Portland International Raceway this Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. 2021 series champion Alex Palou won last year’s running of the race.
Live coverage of qualifying, practice, and the Indy Lights race from the Portland road course will stream exclusively on Peacock Friday-Sunday. For more information about INDYCAR on Peacock and how to sign up, click here.
The lead INDYCAR commentary team of Leigh Diffey (play-by-play), Townsend Bell (analyst) and James Hinchcliffe (analyst) will call the race. Kevin Lee and Dillon Welch will provide reports from pit road.
NBC Sports’ free-to-play game, INDYCAR Pick ‘Em, features a weekly contest for each race throughout the season with a $25,000 jackpot. INDYCAR Pick ‘Em is available for download now on the NBC Sports Predictor app powered by PointsBet (available in the App Store and Google Play Store).
BROADCAST TEAM
- Play by Play: Leigh Diffey
- Analysts: Townsend Bell, James Hinchcliffe
- Pit Reporters: Kevin Lee, Dillon Welch
HOW TO WATCH
- TV – NBC
- Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
MOTOGP: SAN MARINO GRAND PRIX
The 2022 MotoGP season continues with the San Marino Grand Prix from Misano World Circuit in Italy this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Fabio Quartararo (200 pts) currently leads the premier class points standings ahead of Aleix Espargaro (168 pts) and Francesco Bagnaia (156 pts), who owns three consecutive wins.
Live and on-demand coverage of all races will be available to stream on MotoGP VideoPass, in addition to every session of MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3. For more details, click here or visit MotoGP.TV.
MONSTER JAM
NBC Sports presents the 2022 Monster Jam World Finals this Saturday from Orlando, Fla., at noon ET on CNBC. The complete schedule can be found here.
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INDYCAR driver Conor Daly joins this week’s The Dale Jr. Download episode streaming tonight at 6 p.m. ET on Peacock. Weekly and on-demand episodes of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s podcast will stream exclusively on the platform, taking viewers table-side for unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and insight from Dale Jr.
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Fresh off a solid and clean race last Sunday at The Milwaukee (Wisc.) Mile, ARCA Menards Series rookie Amber Balcaen looks to build on that finish and return to top-10 status in her Du Quoin State Fairgrounds debut in Sunday night’s Rust-Oleum Automotive Finishes 100.
Last month, Balcaen returned to her racing roots on the dirt for her ARCA debut on the 1.0-mile dirt track of the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill.
She continued her impressive ways during the race as far as speed and consistency but unfortunately, she was sidelined from overheating issues that resulted in a 14th place finish.
With confidence that the Rette Jones Racing team led by former ARCA Menards Series championship crew chief and co-owner Mark Rette has the overheating issues corrected, together Balcaen and RJR hope to deliver their best run of the season under the lights.
“I am really excited for DuQuoin because I love dirt tracks and have a lot of fun on them but also because I believe we could have a really good finish,” said Balcaen. “We had top-five lap times at Springfield, so there should be no reason that we can’t come up with a top-five finish at DuQuoin!”
With an additional 100 laps on deck for Sunday night’s final dirt race of the season, Balcaen said it was important to get the experience at Springfield that will her allow her to get up to speed quicker for practice and qualifying at Du Quoin.
“I have dirt experience but didn’t have any dirt experience in an ARCA car so it was good to learn what these cars feel like on dirt and how they react so I can apply that experience for Du Quoin,” she added.
Taking the green flag and checkered flag in Milwaukee last weekend, Balcaen believes the team has stopped the bleeding regarding their bad luck and can concentrate on making the best of the remaining five races remaining on the 2022 ARCA Menards Series schedule.
“I think our bad luck streak has finally ended which has been a big sigh of relief for our entire team,” Balcaen added. “We are now looking to finish this season off strong. Five races, five opportunities and we aren’t going to leave anything on the table.”
Looking to climb back inside the top-10 in the race results for the first time since Iowa Speedway in June, Balcaen believes her Mooresville, N.C.-based team can stomp back into the headlines with their best run of the season.
“I am expecting a top-five finish from myself and the RJR racing team on Sunday,” she noted. “We know we are good on dirt and want to capitalize on it. We need the points for sure and a top-five run would certainly give us some welcome momentum heading back to Kansas Speedway next.”
For crew chief and co-team owner Mark Rette, he continues to be proud of the resilience of his young driver and believes the stretch drive to the end of the season will be the team’s strength.
“It was good to come out of Milwaukee without any major issues and a solid finish for Amber,” offered Rette. “We will work harder over these next five races to return to our earlier season form where Amber not only showcased her ability but kept our team and partners in the spotlight. “She did a good job at Springfield and I think she is eager to get to Du Quoin and showcase what she learned. I agree with Amber that our luck is starting to turn and I know she is going to deliver the finishes I know we are capable of over the next six weeks.”
ICON Direct will continue to adorn the primary positions on Balcaen’s race car in their 16th of 20 races this season.
ICON Direct is a manufacturer of high-quality plastic component parts for the RV industry, located in Manitoba, Canada. ICON aftermarket replacement parts are available through RV Dealers and Distributors across North America and directly through their website IconDirect.com.
The Winnipeger’s new endeavor at Rette Jones Racing will also be supported by Glenn McLeod and Sons – cementing a full Canadian roster of partners for her ARCA Menards Series rookie season.
Longtime RJR partners Ford Performance, Goodridge Fluid Transfer Systems, Jones Group Demolition and Abatement and JRi Shocks will continue their relationship with the team in 2022 and serve as associate partners on Balcaen’s No. 30 ICON Direct Ford Fusion.
RJR is co-owned by Canadian entrepreneur and former race car driver Terry Jones.
Entering Du Quoin, Balcaen sits sixth in the ARCA Menards Series championship standings, 48 points out of fourth and 155 markers in the arrears to championship leader Nick Sanchez.
“I want to still put together some top 10’s and hopefully even some top-fives by the end of the season,” sounded Balcaen. “I know we have it in us. I think our bad luck streak must be over by now and I am focusing on the positives of the speed and progression we have shown.”
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For more on Rette Jones Racing, please visit RetteJonesRacing.com, like them on Facebook (Rette Jones Racing) or follow them on Instagram (@RetteJones30) and Twitter (@RetteJones30).
The Rust-Oleum Automotive Finishes 100 (100 laps | 100 miles) is the 16th of 20 races on the 2022 ARCA Menards Series schedule. Practice begins on Sunday, September 4, 2022, from 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. General Tire pole session kicks off at 6:00 p.m. The event will be televised live on MAVTV and FloRacing beginning at 8:00 p.m. CT | 9:00 p.m. ET. ARCARacing.com will also stream live timing and scoring throughout the entire w1eekend festivities. All times are local (CT).
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The 60th anniversary season of racing action continues at Grandview Speedway this weekend with the presentation of a three-division race program, and two days of racing action.
This Saturday, September 3, will feature the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and the T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman in another NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series program along with the Wingless Super Sportsman joining the show for a three-division event starting at 7:30 pm. The show will include qualifying events for all three classes leading up to the 30-lap T.P. Trailer Modified feature, the 25-lap T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman feature, and the 25-lap Wingless Super Sportsman feature event.
Pit gates will open at 4 pm. with grandstand gates opening at 5:30 pm. warm-ups will be starting at 6:15 pm. Adult grandstand admission is $20, while children ages 11 and under are admitted free of charge. Pit admission is $35, or $40 without a license.
Prior to the racing action on Saturday will be the weekly Low Down and Dirty Meet and Greet. This week’s drivers include Modified driver Bobby Gunther-Walsh along with Sportsman driver Zach Steffy, and hopefully a Super Sportsman driver to be named. Pastor Don Kerns who co-hosts the Meet and Greet with Whippy, will be on hand early for anyone who would like to talk or pray. The Meet and Greet is held in the main gate area starting at 5 pm. and is a great time for fans to meet the drivers up close, collect some autographs, take photos, and talk racing one on one.
Friday, September 2 will feature Round 8 with the Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Outlaw Racing Series Vintage Cars in action starting at 7 pm. Pit gates open at 2 pm., Grandstand gates open at 6 pm. Grandstand admission will be $10, with children ages 12 and under admitted for free. Pit admission is $30 for the Friday event.
The 52nd annual Freedom 76 Modified Championship is fast approaching, coming up on Saturday, September 17. Lap sponsorships at $20 per lap are now available by contacting Tina Rogers, Tommy Kramer or Jeff Ahlum at the track on race night, or by contacting Ahlum at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Lap sponsorships are a great way for fans to wish their favorite driver’s good luck in the big race, or for businesses to do some advertising. All lap sponsorships will be read on the public address system each week leading up to and including race night on September 17, as well as a listing in the track program Grandview Groove, and will be posted on social media.
Modified driver Bobby Gunther-Walsh and four of his sponsors are sponsoring the Hard Charger Award for the Freedom 76. The driver advancing the most positions from their scheduled starting position to their finishing position will receive a cool $1060, again the number 60 honoring the track’s anniversary season. The following sponsors have contributed to the Hard Charger Award – Res Q Natural Supplements, Just Born Quality Confections (Mike and Ike and Hot Tamales), Yocco’s the Hot Dog King, and Ironton Telephone.
T.P. Trailers and Truck Equipment will also be sponsoring the Lynn Himes Great Effort Award of $100, being presented to the highest finishing driver in the Freedom 76 that is not in the top ten in Grandview Speedway points. This award is being presented in honor of Lynn, who was a long-time familiar face at Grandview Speedway.
The Freedom 76 weekend begins on Friday, September 16 with the 9th annual Freedom 38 Sportsman Championship race paying $2000 to the winner, along with practice time for Modified drivers wishing to participate in the Freedom 76.
On Friday, pit gates open at 3 pm with grandstand gates opening at 5:30 pm. and racing at 7:30 pm. Adult Grandstand admission is $15, with children ages 6-11 paying $5, while children ages 5 and under are admitted for free. Pit admission on Friday is $35, and no license is required. There is no rain date for the Friday event
Speedway management has updated the tire rules for Sportsman competitors for the Freedom 38. Tires will now be open to ANY American Racer tire, open compound, with the Grandview tread pattern still required.
Friday, Sept 16, 2022 Sportsman 38 lap rules
1- Double rub rail on the left side only.
2-No oxygenated fuel (MUST PASS OUR TEST)
3- Tires: American Racer. No stamped required OPEN COMPOUND (OUR TREAD PATTERN)
4- Sportsman weight:
602 crate with aluminum wheels 2300
604 crate with aluminum wheels 2400
Open sportsman with steel wheels 2425
Open sportsman with aluminum wheels 2500
5- All Grandview engine rules and body rules apply. (Rules available on website)
NO TRACTION CONTROL …. WILL BE CHECKING!!
Any questions call Cliff Quinn 484-357-2587 or Ed Scott 610-298-2408
On Saturday, September 17, the 52nd annual Freedom 76 will be run for the 358 Modifieds paying $30,060 to the winner, with the number 60 signifying the speedway’s anniversary season. Pit gates open at 9 am for inspections, Grandstand ticket windows open at 3 pm. with racing starting at 7 pm. Fans will be able to enter the Grandstand areas between 9 am. and 12 Noon to reserve seats with blankets.
Adult Grandstand tickets on Saturday will be $40, while children ages 6-11 are $10, with children ages 5 and under admitted for free. Pit admission will be $45, and no license is required. There will be no advanced tickets sold for this event, and the rain date is Saturday, September 24.
For the Freedom 76, the tire rules for the event are as follows, ANY American Racer tire and compound, but it must be the Grandview Speedway tread pattern. Again, any questions please call Cliff or Ed.
Those wishing to camp at the Speedway please note: Campers can enter the grounds in the fourth turn area on Saturday, September 10 and remain there until the 18th. However, because there are no hookups, sleeping in the campers can only take place September 16-18.
The Wingless Super Sportsman are on the program for the second of two scheduled events in 2022. The visiting class was rained out back in early May, and in their only scheduled race in June of last year. Recent appearances for the Wingless Super Sportsman at Grandview, saw Steve Wilber win in 2019, and Eric Jennings winning in the 2020 event.
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Brian Hirthler continues to lead the points parade in the T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman division and has the most wins with five so far this season including last Saturday. Eleven different drivers have been to victory lane this year including Keith Brightbill, Jordan Henn, Parker Guldin, Lex Shive, Cody Manmiller, Dylan Hoch, Kenny Bock, Steve Young, Mark Kemmerer, and two-time winner Decker Swinehart.
Other top point drivers looking for a win include Kyle Smith, Jimmy Leiby, Mike Schneck Jr., Dakota Kohler, Jesse Hirthler, and Ryan Graver along with a host of others this Saturday night.
The drivers will be racing hard in the final two-point races to improve their spots in the final standings, as well as using these races as a final tune-up for the big Freedom weekend of racing which is just around the corner.
The final night of points will be Championship Night on Saturday, September 10, featuring the T.P. Trailer Modifieds and T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman in a double-header starting at 7:30 pm.
Since the 1960’s, Grandview Speedway has been presenting exciting wheel to wheel NASCAR stock car racing every Saturday Night starting in April and running through September, plus special events. Grandview Speedway is located at 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, Pa. 19505, just off Route 100, ten miles north of Pottstown, Pa.
Information is always available at www.grandviewspeedway.com or on Facebook, or by telephone at 610.754.7688.
UPCOMING EVENTS –
Friday, September 2 – Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Outlaw Racing Series Vintage – 7 pm
Saturday, September 3 – T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman plus Wingless Super Sportsman – 7:30 pm.
Saturday, September 10 – CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT - T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman – 7:30 pm.
Friday, September 16 – 9th annual FREEDOM 38 CHAMPIONSHIP for T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman $2000 to win, plus Modified practice – 7:30 pm.
Saturday, September 17 – 52nd annual FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CHAMPIONSHIP for T.P. Trailer Modifieds $30,060 to win – 7 pm.
Saturday, September 24 – Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Outlaw Racing Series Vintage – 7 pm (Rain date for Freedom 76)
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The 25th Annual Scenic City Car Show will be held Monday, Sept. 5. There will be $2,500 in door prizes, top-25 participant choice trophies and 34 category trophies up for grabs.
The Scenic City Car Show returns for it’s 25th year on Labor Day. The Sept. 5 event is hosted by the Scenic City Cruisers and Iowa Falls Lions Club.
Two "Best of Show" cars will be awarded, as well as special 25th Anniversary dash plaques for the first 300 entries, and top-25 Participant Choice trophies.
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The Slayton Round Barn at 20478 135th St. in Iowa Falls was purchased for $4,000 during the Wednesday Hardin County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Hardin County Attorney Darrell Meyer held an auction for the property at the beginning of the meeting, with bids starting at $100. Two parties were interested, and Adam Seward of New Providence held the winning bid.
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Due to construction on the high school building, the Victory Bell was moved behind the west endzone. Even AGWSR's players had forgotten that Friday as they returned after first leaving the field following their 36-8 win over Belmond-Klemme. Now that they know where it is, they hope to ring it again this week as they face a North Tama squad in Ackley.
North Tama reached the Class A quarterfinals last season. They beat the Cougars 44-7 in Traer last fall behind 368 passing yards. Even with a new quarterback, the Redhawks opened the season with a 289 yard air performance in a 34-6 win over Belle Plaine last week.
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The opening Iowa Community College Athletic Conference match was a rollercoaster ride for Ellsworth Community College.
The Panthers saw ups and downs against NIACC before the Trojans laid the hammer down in the fifth set to take the league opener 25-20, 24-26, 16-25, 25-17, 15-6.
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South Hardin travels to enemy territory as they take on South Hamilton in a non-district contest on Friday night.
The two squads have never liked each other and both will be extra hyped for the matchup. The Hawks are coming off a 34-28 victory over Roland-Story that had 351 yards of total offense. The Tigers are looking to bounce back after a 27-6 opening night loss to Grundy Center. In the season opener for S. Hardin, the Tigers tallied 198 total yards of offense and the Spartans scored four unanswered touchdowns in the second half.
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Standard Chartered is out with a note forecasting a signficantly more hiking from the Federal Reserve.
"We see the FOMC moving by 75bps at the September meeting (previously 50bps) and 50bps (previously flat) at the November meeting and then holding through 2023," they write.
Shifting forecasts ahead of tomorrow's non-farm payrolls report is a bit of a riskbut they say it would take a significant miss to put the forecast in jeopardy.
"We think US labour data would have to slow dramatically to deter a 75bs policy rate hike, requiring surprises well below our lowish 0.3% m/m expectation for average hourly earnings and 275,000 nonfarm payroll growth," Stan Chart writes.
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The EURGBP has been on a move to the upside over the last 5 trading days with the pair moving up from a low on Monday of 0.84217 (see daily chart above).
The high price today reached up to 0.86694. That high stalled right near the top of a swing area between 0.8657 and 0.86701. The area was a ceiling going back to May 2021, July 2021, and September 2021. In June of this year, the price extended above that old ceiling, but failed and reestablish resistance toward the end of June.
The move to the upside today is using that old ceiling as resistance, and the price has since rotated back to the downside. The price currently trades at 0.86159. The price is down for the 1st time in 4 trading days.
Drilling to the hourly chart, the next target comes in at 0.86036. That represents the high price from Tuesday's trade and also a swing high yesterday before breaking higher.. A move below 0.86016 would be needed to give the sellers some added comfort. Below that and traders would start to target the rising 100 hour moving average at 0.8576 along with the 38.2% retracement and swing low from yesterday near 0.85693. Both those levels would need to be broken to give the sellers additional comfort that the high is in place.
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Indiana man charged with murder of Dutch soldier
An Indiana man who allegedly fatally shot a Dutch soldier and wounded two others in downtown Indianapolis was charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder and disorderly conduct, prosecutors said Thursday.
Driving the news: Shamar Duncan, 22, was arrested Tuesday and is in custody, police said. The three Dutch soldiers he allegedly shot were in Indiana for urban combat training at a nearby base.
- Simmie Poetsema, 26, was identified as the soldier who was killed.
- The victims, who were members of the Dutch Commando Corps., were shot around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday outside of a Hampton Inn in downtown Indianapolis following an altercation.
- Poetsema and two other soldiers were walking back to their hotel from a bar when Duncan and his friends bumped into them, according to the affidavit, per AP.
- The soldiers tried to defuse the situation, but a brief fight broke out before gunshots were fired from a passing pickup truck, killing Poetsema and wounding the other two, the affidavit said.
- One of the wounded soldiers has returned to the Netherlands and the other is expected to return Thursday, per AP. Both are expected to make a full recovery.
What they're saying: "We have someone who came to Indianapolis to experience the best of what our city, our state and our country has to offer," Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said at a press conference Thursday.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s top politician said Thursday that the government will seek equivalent of some $1.3 trillion in reparations from Germany for the Nazis’ World War II invasion and occupation of his country.
Jaroslaw Kaczynski, leader of the Law and Justice party, announced the huge claim at the release of a long-awaited report on the cost to the country of years of Nazi German occupation as it marks 83 years since the start of World War II.
“We not only prepared the report but we have also taken the decision as to the further steps,” Kaczynski said during the report’s presentation.
“We will turn to Germany to open negotiations on the reparations,” Kaczynski said, adding it will be a “long and not an easy path” but “one day will bring success.”
He insisted the move would serve “true Polish-German reconciliation” that would be based on “truth.”
He claimed the German economy is capable of paying the bill.
Germany argues compensation was paid to East Bloc nations in the years after the war while territories that Poland lost in the East as borders were redrawn were compensated with some of Germany’s pre-war lands. Berlin calls the matter closed.
Germany’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday the government’s position remains “unchanged” in that “the question of reparations is concluded.”
“Poland long ago, in 1953, waived further reparations and has repeatedly confirmed this waiver,” the ministry said in an emailed response to a Associated Press query about the new Polish report.
“This is a significant basis for today’s European order. Germany stands by its responsibility for World War II politically and morally.”
Poland’s right-wing government argues that the country which was the war’s first victim has not been fully compensated by neighboring Germany, which is now one of its major partners within the European Union.
“Germany has never really accounted for its crimes against Poland,“ Kaczynski said, claiming that many Germans who committed war crimes lived in impunity in Germany after the war.
Top leaders including Kaczynski, who is Poland’s chief policy maker, and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki attended the ceremonial release of the report at the Royal Castle in Warsaw, rebuilt from wartime ruins.
The release of the three-volume report was the focus of national observances of the anniversary of the war that began Sep. 1, 1939, with Nazi Germany’s bombing and invasion of Poland that was followed by more than five years of brutal occupation.
The head of the report team, lawmaker Arkadiusz Mularczyk, said it was impossible to place a financial value on the loss of some 5.2 million lives he blamed on the German occupation.
He listed losses to the infrastructure, industry, farming, culture, deportations to Germany for forced labor and efforts to turn Polish children into Germans.
A team of more than 30 economists, historians and other experts worked on the report since 2017. The issue has created bilateral tensions.
The war was “one of the most terrible tragedies in our history,” President Andrzej Duda said during early morning observances at the Westerplatte peninsula near Gdansk, one of the first places to be attacked in the Nazi invasion.
“Not only because it took our freedom, not only because it took our state from us, but also because this war meant millions of victims among Poland’s citizens and irreparable losses to our homeland and our nation,” Duda said.
In Germany, the government’s official for German-Polish cooperation, Dietmar Nietan, said in a statement that Sept. 1 “remains a day of guilt and shame for Germany that reminds us time and again not to forget the crimes carried out by Germany” that are the “darkest chapter in our history” and still affect bilateral relations.
Reconciliation offered by people in Poland is “the basis on which we can look toward the future together in a united Europe,” Nietan said.
Poland’s government rejects a 1953 declaration by the country’s then-communist leaders, under pressure from the Soviet Union, agreeing not to make any further claims on Germany.
An opposition lawmaker, Grzegorz Schetyna, says the report is just a “game in the internal politics” and insists Poland needs to build good relations with Berlin.
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FORT DRUM, N.Y. (Sept. 1, 2022) -- Every “Climb to Glory” starts with a first step, and for dozens of new Army recruits and prospects from all over New York, Pennsylvania and New England, the ascent started Aug. 31 on Fort Drum.
“Do you guys know our motto? Climb to Glory! You all are starting your climb, and I appreciate each and every one of you being here,” Maj. Gen. (P) Milford H. Beagle Jr., 10th Mountain Division (LI) and Fort Drum commander, told the future Soldiers and family members.
“Remember when you’re climbing, there is always someone here to help. Look around – your recruiters, your family members, they’re helping your climb right now,” he added.
The tour, dubbed Operation Mountain Awareness, coincided with the annual Mountainfest celebration on post. In addition to the festivities, visitors spent time touring Memorial Park to see the names of the 10th Mountain Division’s fallen Soldiers on bronze plaques and the Military Mountaineers Monument proudly showcasing the lightfighters’ alpine lineage to WWII. They browsed on-post amenities like the Exchange and the Commissary and had lunch alongside active-duty Soldiers at a military dining facility.
“I wanted to see how an Army base works. Just to get more into the mindset of being on an Army base is just a great experience overall. It’s much nicer than I expected,” said Carson Barrante, from Eden, New York, who is headed to Basic Training later this month.
The Army is “all-in” on competing for recruits with the best talent and work ethic, and for those who are looking to thrive in a team-oriented environment. Recruiters participating in the tour say the ability to bring prospective Soldiers onto an installation like Fort Drum is integral to showing them that the Army has what they’re seeking.
“It is really resonating with our recruits how close-knit the community is and how welcoming the Soldiers are to them,” said Staff Sgt. Donique Morrison, West Seneca, New York, Recruiting Office.
Morrison also said he believes that the emphasis this visit is putting on the team mentality is setting recruits up for success from the get-go.
“Everything we do is a team effort. Knowing how to be successful on a team is going to teach them to be successful as individuals,” he said.
Justin Oakes, who traveled to Fort Drum as a guest of the Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Recruiting Station, brought his mother, father and brother with him to see the post. Oakes calls him family his “No. 1 supporters,” and he was especially pleased that they were included.
“The more information I get the better, especially since I can also immerse my family into it, because we aren’t a military family,” Oakes said.
When he dons the uniform, his intent is to join the ranks of the military police.
“It’s a decision I am making for my future. If I decide the Army isn’t going to be a lifelong career for me, I can use my training to get a job outside in my community as well,” Oakes added.
In the competition to recruit talent, it is just those sorts of opportunities that the Army provides that set it apart, according to Fort Drum’s senior commander.
“Never let anybody tell you what you can’t do. That’s what the Army will give you – the start toward the life that somebody told you that you could not have. We want to be the team you want to join,” Beagle said.
“The opportunities are all here for you to take.”
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Fort Detrick welcomed its new garrison commander, Col. Ned Marsh, during a change of command ceremony, Aug. 18.
The reviewing officer for the ceremony, Davis D. Tindoll, Jr., who is the director of Installation Management Command’s sustainment directorate, oversaw the passing of command from Col. Danford Bryant to Col. Marsh.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSHB) — A bus stop in Kansas City was turned into a pop-up food pantry.
Nathan Howard, food plus manager at Harvesters Community Food Network, said the pop-up food pantry is geared to provide bus riders an increased opportunity to access food.
“Getting to either a traditional food pantry or one of our mobile food distributions sometimes requires a car,” Howard said. “Putting this conveniently on a bus line really addresses that transportation barrier.”
Breaking down that barrier was important for Sterling Oleson, who rides the bus.
“I was riding the bus and I saw something,” Oleson said. “I saw Harvesters set up and I was like, ‘Whoa, I gotta get to this.’”
The food pantry features items that are easier to travel with, such as canned foods and cold drinks.
“We like to provide a bit of variety and also things that are easy to carry on and off the bus,” Howard said.
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'Dream Loss ' a work to 'lose self-in a way to have ones soul returned to nature\"\nThe sculptural installation and animation that emergue within in ' DREAL LAMPHOLOGY- Dream Logic/ Los Angeles'\n'dreak la' as they also are say 'sight-walker'. Dream is very important as being conscious and to experience, be to aware to observe without to comment at all in ' DREALED Some educators are placing a new focus on homework this year, making sure children are on a level playing field.
The concern is that some teachers reward or punish students based on their homework performance. Students often miss recess if they don't finish their homework, according to recent research.
But often, decisions on whether to punish students for failing to complete homework do not consider students' home lives.
“If parents have to work multiple jobs, for example, or aren't able to be home in the afternoon when students get home, that creates a very different kind of support situation with homework than for kids who have a parent who's home full time and can provide that level of support,” said Jessica Calarco, an associate professor of sociology at Indiana University.
Researchers said it's hard to see a future without homework since there are benefits to the extra practice time. But some teachers are adopting more progressive policies.
Some teachers rarely assign homework. Others choose not to grade it, or make it optional.
“What we can advocate for, at least in the short term, is to be mindful of how we're practicing homework for schools that are going to continue doing so, and to try to avoid some of the practices that we outline,” said Calarco. “Things like assigning homework that's too difficult for students to complete independently, or linking homework to penalties and rewards.” | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/how-much-importance-should-teachers-give-to-homework | 2022-09-01T19:20:09Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/how-much-importance-should-teachers-give-to-homework | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Thirteen years after Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry left Davidson College to play for the NBA, he received his degree from his alma mater this week.
Curry was honored Wednesday in a one-man ceremony where not only did he receive his diploma, but he also had his jersey number retired and was inducted into the university's Hall of Fame, ESPN and the Associated Press reported.
In a May press release, the school announced Curry earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology in May but couldn't attend the commencement ceremony due to playing in the NBA playoffs.
“To earn this degree, you showed determination and perseverance,” school president Doug Hicks said during the ceremony, the AP reported. “It would have been so easy, so straightforward to not complete your college degree. Yet in response to that idea, you did what you did to 29 other NBA organizations — you said, ‘night, night!’”
As he stood in front of friends, family, and fans at Belk Arena, the four-time NBA champion became the first-ever Davidson athlete to have his jersey number retired, the Associated Press reported.
"This is an absolutely amazing day and an amazing moment for myself and my family," Curry said during the ceremony, ESPN reported. "The best decision I ever made was to come to Davidson College and pursue an education, join an amazing community and, most importantly, play for an amazing man who has built this program in Coach [Bob] McKillop." | https://www.fox17online.com/sports/warriors-star-steph-curry-earns-degree-from-davidson-13-years-after-entering-nba | 2022-09-01T19:20:28Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/sports/warriors-star-steph-curry-earns-degree-from-davidson-13-years-after-entering-nba | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Fairfax County Park Authority is in the process of redeveloping Mount Vernon Woods Park and will hold a meeting to present proposed improvements and allow for public comment.
Park authority staff members will present details about the designs at the meeting Sept. 8 at the Mount Vernon Elementary School cafeteria.
Attendees will have three minutes to speak, while representatives of organizations will be allotted five minutes.
The proposed improvements on the park, located in the Hybla Valley section of Alexandria, stem from a revised 2015 master plan. The plan recommends several enhancements, including adding a neighborhood skatepark and expanding the playground to meet the needs of a wide age range.
The development of the master plan followed a public information meeting in February 2015, where most attendees commented on the need to create a more active and family-friendly park.
There was also concern for better park maintenance and protection of the wooded area of the park.
Additional improvements in the master plan include a fitness cluster, a half-size sport court, a picnic area, a pavilion, a parking lot with up to 50 spaces at the southeast corner of the park and providing trail access from the parking lot to the recreation area.
“The visitor experience should accommodate the broad needs of a wide range of ages of users and be enhanced by the addition or upgrading of amenities, along with off-street parking to support active uses of the park,” the master plan reads.
When the park was built in the 1960s, a youth baseball diamond and a pair of tennis courts were part of the original design, but officials eventually removed them due to misuse and vandalism. The master plan states that “current recreation trends and community interests indicate these two facility types should not be rebuilt in Mount Vernon Woods Park.”
Engineering consulting firm Kimley-Horn in D.C. has been hired to assist with the design concept for the park.
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Homeowners wishing to maximize their profits by selling in 2022 may already have missed the boat, as peak home prices for the year seem to be in the rear-view mirror.
But that doesn’t mean buyers suddenly have all the power in the transactional relationship.
“If you hear individuals proclaiming the housing-industry sky is falling, smile and move on. This is very much a sellers’-market balance,” noted the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors’ mid-year housing forecast, compiled in conjunction with the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University.
Add up the pluses and minuses of local times, and the analysts remain “very upbeat” that the Washington region will roll through the coming year without the price corrections that some are now expecting in other areas of the country.
The new forecast attempts to gauge decidedly complex and at times contradictory economic information, and generally concludes that the traditional seasonal highs and lows of the real-estate market in the local area are back after having been upended during the early days of the COVID pandemic.
The update arrived later than most years, as the analysts were attempting to recalibrate forecast modeling and get their “collective heads around” the roller-coaster ride of recent months, which have included conflicting national economic data (low unemployment and higher wages but a stagnant economy and spiking inflation) as well as complexities of the local homes market, which is finally seeing more inventory on the market as some prospective buyers have been scared away by higher mortgage-interest rates coupled with prices that have not shown signs of contracting.
The wild ride of interest rates – exceptionally low to start the year, then ramping upward to 6 percent before falling back and then rising again – also has caused some to move to the sidelines of the homes market. But that came only after a last-minute flurry of activity.
“In some housing segments, peak sales activities occurred in early spring, as buyers closed [transactions] in time to keep mortgage rates that had been locked in earlier in the year,” the analysts noted.
More on the forecast and methodology can be found at cra.gmu.edu and nvar.com/stats.
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The Arlington Committee of 100 will kick off its 2022-23 season with a program on the Arlington County Civic Federation’s TiGER [Task Force in Government and Election Reform] recommendations.
The event, to be held online, will be presented on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.
The TiGER task force worked through 2021 and the early part of 2022 to develop recommendations on changes to the basic format of Arlington governance, which has been in place since the 1930s. No final vote by the organization’s membership has been taken on the proposals, and no recommendations are binding on state or local officials.
Recommendations from the panel include expanding the County Board and School Board from five to seven members each; moving from local elections every year to every other year; having board chairs serve for longer than the current one-year-in-and-out rotation; and moving from winner-take-all to ranked-choice voting for elections.
Some of the proposed changes could be implemented at the local level, but expansion of the County Board would require approval of both the General Assembly and governor. Given the seeming disinclination of Gov. Youngkin to be friendly toward the powers that be in Arlington (where he received just 23 percent of the vote), such a proposal might well be a nonstarter.
Panelists for the Sept. 14 event, and registration information, will be posted at https://arlingtoncommitteeof100.org.
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The controversial proposal to gut single-family zoning across Arlington is likely to take center stage in the three-candidate race for County Board that kicks off next week.
But will the public’s views really hold sway with County Board members, and will the opposition have any resonance in a county where Democrats normally win more than 60 percent of the vote in any election?
Given the timetable put out by county staff for consideration and potential implementation of the so-called “Missing Middle” housing policy, independent Audrey Clement fears there may be little more than lip service paid to public opinion in the months leading up to an expected December vote on the matter.
“The tenor of the document suggests to me that they have made up their minds and that the vote is pro-forma,” Clement told the Sun Gazette. County staff wouldn’t be going to the trouble of drafting specific texts and General Land Use Plan (GLUP) amendments unless word had come down from the County Board dais that upzoning was a fait-accompli, Clement suggested.
Clement has run multiple times for County Board, positioning herself as a protest candidate who, depending on the issue, can be seen as either to the left or the right of the current, all-Democratic County Board. Her target this year is Democrat Matt de Ferranti, seeking to win a second four-year term.
De Ferranti, not surprisingly, sees the Missing Middle gestation process differently. He isn’t denying that there will be major zoning upheaval, but has pledged to listen to input from residents before making up his mind on how much change is right for the community.
“I am committed to taking the time and engaging fully to get this right,” de Ferranti told the Sun Gazette.
IS PUBLIC GETTING ITS SAY?
But the incumbent’s promises of a robust community engagement represent the views of only one of five board members. And recent actions of the county government call into question exactly how open elected officials want the public discussion to be.
County officials in early August touted plans for a series of input sessions, online and in person, where the public could weigh in on the Missing Middle matter during September. Yet attendance at the sessions was capped at such a limited number that most of the slots filled up within days, and county officials so far have shown no interest in having the meetings livestreamed or archived on the government’s Website in order to make them publicly accessible to those not speedy enough to nab a space and thus have a seat at the table.
“I can understand the county government may wish to limit the number of people who can comment at a particular event, but what possible reason could the county government have for not letting everyone watch what’s going on while our elected representatives are conducting public sessions on critical public business?” county resident Bill Roos asked in a recent letter to county officials, copied to the Sun Gazette.
Bryna Helfer, who supervises the county-government’s communications staff, did not respond to a request for comment directed to her and de Ferranti.
De Ferranti said that additional input sessions were being added, but argued that allowing the public (beyond those who made the cut by signing up quickly) to view them would not foster “an environment where individuals [would] feel safe to share their views.”
(To get around state-government requirements that government meetings be open to the public, apparently no more than two County Board members will attend each one of the listening sessions.)
It’s not the first time the County Board has worked to limit comment on the issue. In June, the usually accommodating County Board chair Katie Cristol tangled with residents during a contentious public-comment session at the monthly board meeting, using a narrow interpretation of public-comment rules to shut down speakers on the housing topic.
(Perhaps feeling she’d overplayed her hand, or that the look in June was not a good one, Cristol was less heavyhanded with the gavel during the July public-comment session. Board members do not hold August meetings.)
THIRD CANDIDATE CUTS COUNTY LEADERS SOME SLACK
While the third candidate in the County Board race – Adam Theo – often has been critical of County Board actions (“pointless processes and closed-door decisions”), he does not believe final decisions have been made on this issue.
“There will be changes to the Missing Middle plan based on public feedback – the County Board members were particularly focused on concerns about parking minimums in the July 12 workshop meeting,” Theo said in response to a Sun Gazette query.
“I also hope for changes to setbacks to preserve mature trees. Our 40-percent tree canopy coverage is something that makes Arlington special, and we can’t afford to lose that,” Theo said.
A supporter of more housing options, Theo praised the ongoing process for focusing on more than the desires of current residents of single-family neighborhoods.
“The County Board members are also listening to future residents and those who have already been priced out of Arlington,” he said. “This change to residential zoning has to take into account the long-term prosperity of Arlington, not just the interests of a subset of current residents.”
Unlike Clement, who has been running nearly continuously for more than a decade, Theo made his first bid for office last year, finishing at the back end of a four-candidate field won by Democratic incumbent Takis Karantonis. Clement finished second, but still well back.
During the 2021 race, Theo, who pursues policies he terms progressive-libertarian, said he was setting the groundwork for a more substantial run in the 2022 election. But neither he nor Clement have raised the amount of money that helped Republican-leaning independent John Vihstadt to victory in 2014.
(Vihstadt was defeated by de Ferranti in 2018, as Democrats rode a wave of local anger over the ascendancy of Donald Trump that percolated all the way down to the County Board level.)
WILL MISSING MIDDLE DOMINATE DEBATES?
Given the intensity of feeling on both sides, one presumes that the Missing Middle issue will dominate, or at least play a major role in, upcoming candidate forums sponsored by the Arlington County Civic Federation, Arlington Committee of 100, Arlington Chamber of Commerce and local civic organizations.
But one might end presuming wrong: Those forums sometimes find themselves hijacked by interest groups and individuals focused on issues of little import to the broader public, with moderators unwilling or unable to get the focus back on big-picture matters.
Proponents of the Missing Middle zoning changes contend they will have negligible negative impacts on the quality of life in neighborhoods, because the footprint of the new housing (be it two, four, six or eight units) would not be allowed to be larger than that currently permitted for single-family homes in any given neighborhood. Critics of the proposal shoot back that very few single-family homes in Arlington come close to the allowable maximum lot coverage. Developers, by contrast, would have financial incentives to take it to the limit when putting multiple units on a single lot, critics say.
Clement has blasted away at the Missing Middle concept in numerous campaign e-mails, saying it will drive out lower-income residents – many of them members of minority groups – and arguing that entities like the Arlington NAACP have “bought [the] hype” that zoning changes will actually benefit minority residents.
“The county’s own data indicate that upzoning of Columbia Pike off Columbia Pike [enacted earlier] has had the opposite effect,” she said. “Missing Middle is just another name for gentrification.”
De Ferranti believes that critics of the policy are trying to drag out the discussion unnecessarily. “We must neither delay for its own sake, nor rush without fully consulting with all interested parties,” he said.
A MAJOR ELECTION SURPRISE COULD IMPACT DECISION-MAKING
Opponents of the zoning-change effort concede that barring some unexpected political earthquake – say, the defeat of de Ferranti by Missing Middle foe Clement in November – the policy change will be implemented despite widespread voices of opposition.
There would be a precedent for an election surprise triggering a major reversal in policy by the largely oligarchical County Board, however. The defeat of Democrat Alan Howze by the aforementioned Vihstadt in twin 2014 elections caused two County Board Democrats (Jay Fisette and Mary Hynes) to switch sides on the issue of the Columbia Pike streetcar. That switch effectively killed off a project that once was seen, as Missing Middle is now, as a sure bet.
Current County Board members effectively safeguarded de Ferranti’s re-election prospects by declining this year to implement ranked-choice (instant-runoff) voting in County Board elections, a power it received several years ago from the General Assembly.
Advocates of instant-runoff elections suggest they give candidates outside the ruling Democratic establishment more chance to catch fire with voters, although outside the Vihstadt-Howze races of 2014, Democrats usually have won 60 percent or more of the vote in Arlington races, rendering the instant-runoff process irrelevant.
Candidate Theo says fighting for electoral reforms should be the primary focus if voters want a more responsive local government.
“Missing Middle may be the biggest issue this year, but the most important issue is whether the County Board ever implements ranked-choice voting to allow a wider variety of candidates to win, or continues to ignore it in order to retain the Arlington County Democratic Committee’s power,” he said.
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The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission has announced plans for public-outreach efforts in conjunction with the proposed “Envision 7” bus-rapid-transit network in the Route 7 corridor.
A public meeting on the proposal has been set for Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. at Meridian High School in Falls Church and will be accompanied by multiple efforts to inform the community along the route of the proposals under consideration.
The first phase will focus of the upcoming outreach effort will focus on creating awareness about the project, while the second phase will focus more on obtaining feedback on the concepts under consideration.
The plan calls for creation of a system that, when completed, will provide high-quality bus service between Tysons and Mark Center in Alexandria, via Seven Corners, Falls Church and the East Falls Church Metro station.
In July, the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission approved a contract for development of a “strategic-implementation roadmap” to guide the project and develop funding sources. That effort is expected to be completed next spring.
For information on the project, see the Website at https://novatransit.org/programs/route7/.
The Route 7 BRT project is part of a larger, regional network of bus-rapid-transit services planned in Northern Virginia that includes the Metroway BRT in the Alexandria and Arlington, the West End Transitway in the City of Alexandria and the Embark Richmond Highway BRT in Fairfax County.
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Blame COVID. Blame employees who won’t give up the work-from-home approach. Blame summer vacations.
Add them all up, and average daily ridership on Virginia Railway Express, though improving to a degree, still leaves plenty of room for growth.
The transit agency – whose service focuses largely on commuters traveling from the outer suburbs to Alexandria, Arlington and the District of Columbia – has recouped only 12 percent of operating costs through farebox collections for the first 11 months of its fiscal year beginning July 2021, according to data transmitted to the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission.
That compares to the system’s goal of 52-percent cost recovery in normal times.
VRE’s average daily ridership of 4,956 in July was up from 2,589 a year before, but down slightly from June. That’s perhaps no surprise, given mid-summer vacations. Only about 11 percent of peak-service-hour seats were occupied during the month, officials said.
In an effort to entice riders back to the system following a third spring and summer of COVID, and in hopes of creating a market among market for those who have not given it a go before, there will be no charge to ride during VRE trains September, with several routes offering free October service, as well.
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Wednesday, Oct. 26 will be the date of the Vienna Halloween Parade, a tradition since 1946, town officials said.
Stepping off at 7 p.m. along Maple Avenue, the parade will be led by 2022 marshal Leigh Kitcher of Historic Vienna Inc., and will have as its theme “Time Machine: Vienna in the Past, Present and Future.”
Applications for organizations and businesses wishing to participate in the parade are due by Sept. 16. Information can be found at www.viennava.gov/halloween.
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Indiana man charged with murder in Dutch soldiers’ shooting
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A 22-year-old Indiana man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Dutch soldier and the wounding of two others in downtown Indianapolis.
Shamar Duncan was charged Thursday with murder, two counts of attempted murder and disorderly conduct in the shootings early Saturday.
The soldiers had been training at a southern Indiana military camp and were on a night out in Indianapolis when prosecutors allege Duncan and his friends bumped into them.
The affidavit says Duncan told one of his friends that he opened fire on the soldiers because he “just spazzed.”
Authorities identified the soldier killed as 26-year-old Simmie Poetsema, a member of the Dutch Commando Corps.
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Five of the world's Top 10 hit the courts for the second round of the US Open on Thursday.
World No.1 Iga Swiatek cruised past 2017 champion Sloane Stephens on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Track how the rest of the Top 10 did throughout the day here:
US Open: Scores | Order of play | Draw
Petra Martic def. [4] Paula Badosa 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-2
Croatia's Martic knows what it takes to rack up victories at Grand Slam events. The former Top 15 player has reached the Round of 16 or better at each of the four Grand Slam tournaments; 10 times in total including fourth-round runs at the US Open in 2019 and 2020.
However, Martic was only 1-12 against Top 5 players on hard court entering her second-round clash with World No.4 Badosa. Once Badosa eked out the hour-long first set, improving to a splendid 13-2 in tiebreaks this season, Martic was close to another exit against Top 5 opposition on this surface.
Martic, though, rebounded with aplomb to sweep through the last two sets and earn the fourth Top 5 win of her career overall after 2 hours and 5 minutes of play. The 31-year-old was overwhelming down the stretch, totaling 20 winners to just nine unforced errors spanning the second and third sets.
Martic will face another marquee player in the third round: No.26 seed Victoria Azarenka, who beat Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-3. Former World No.1 Azarenka, the US Open runner-up in 2012 and 2013, won their only prior meeting, which was ten years ago on the indoor hard courts of Linz.
[8] Jessica Pegula def. Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-4, 6-4
Sasnovich came into the year's last major in good form, having reached the Cleveland final last week. She moved up to World No.32 in Monday's rankings, slightly too late to claim a seeding spot in New York. She is only two spots behind her career-high ranking of No.30.
However, American No.1 Pegula, a quarterfinalist at this year's Australian Open and Roland Garros, was able to bring Sasnovich back down to earth in 1 hour and 19 minutes on Louis Armstrong Stadium on Thursday.
"I'm glad I got through my first two matches doing what I needed to do and playing smart," Pegula said afterward. "It's only going to get tougher from here, so I'm just happy with each match and hoping the next match kind of goes the same way. Try not to get too ahead of myself."
World No.8 Pegula had six aces and converted five of her 10 break points to reach the US Open third round for the third straight year. A love break for 5-4 in the second set proved decisive for the American, and Pegula finished the match by sweeping 12 of the last 13 points.
Pegula, who is seeking her first trip to the US Open Round of 16, will next face either Irina-Camelia Begu or Yuan Yue. If it is Begu, Pegula notched her first win over the Romanian in their three meetings with a comeback win in the Round of 16 at Roland Garros this year.
More to come... | https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2774207/photos-martic-upsets-badosa-pegula-wins-at-us-open | 2022-09-01T19:35:35Z | wtatennis.com | control | https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2774207/photos-martic-upsets-badosa-pegula-wins-at-us-open | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Airport's Nye, Carlson's Jasso are Region's best for week of Aug. 22-26
The results are in.
Cooper Nye of Airport is the Monroe County Region Football Player of the Week and Gibraltar Carlson soccer player Luis Jasso is the Monroe County Region Athlete of the Week for Aug. 22-27.
Here are the complete vote totals.
Aug. 22-27 Football Player of the Week
Cooper Nye, Airport 327
Jake Iott, Whiteford 236
Ryan Zanger, Dundee 211
Tyler Boerst, Bedford 180
Brandon Thompson, Sum. 92
Vaughn Brown, Mason 88
Aiden Brodie, Monroe 81
Korbin Herrera, Mason 67
Graham Junge, Flat Rock 49
Ronny Johnson, Milan 3
Total Votes 1,334
Aug. 22-27 Athlete of the Week
Luis Jasso, Carlson 232
Keegan Masters, Whiteford 201
Makenzie Niedermeyer, SMCC 140
Annabelle Williams, Milan 69
Lauren McNamara, Flat Rock 20
Brandon McComas, Airport 15
Total Votes 677
New polls will open Sunday. Look for the nominees at www.monroenews.com. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/sports/2022/09/01/airports-nye-carlsons-jasso-are-regions-best-for-week-of-aug-22-26/65468328007/ | 2022-09-01T19:35:36Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/sports/2022/09/01/airports-nye-carlsons-jasso-are-regions-best-for-week-of-aug-22-26/65468328007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
No.1 seed Iga Swiatek needed only 74 minutes to dispatch 2017 champion Sloane Stephens 6-3, 6-2 at the US Open, booking her place in the last 32 for a third consecutive year.
Here are three takeaways from Swiatek's win, her 52nd of the season:
Swiatek is adapting to the tennis balls: Ahead of the US Open, Swiatek's discomfort with the lighter US Open balls became a significant narrative -- particularly given her third-round losses in both Toronto and Cincinnati to Beatriz Haddad Maia and Madison Keys respectively.
In Cincinnati, Swiatek did manage to beat Stephens 6-4, 7-5 in the second round, though, and reprised the result in New York with an even more straightforward score line.
One of her complaints regarding the balls was that her groundstrokes tended to fly a bit more than usual, and indeed her 17 unforced errors were perhaps more than the World No.1 would have liked. But she also struck 14 winners, and the intensity of her footwork to ensure she was in the right position to unleash her forehand was noticeable.
Swiatek's serve was also a key. She lost only seven points behind her first delivery and dropped serve just once -- an anomalous loose third game of the match when she was already up a break. Serving for the match, she rained down four consecutive service winners to seal victory.
An impressive day at the office for @iga_swiatek. #USOpen pic.twitter.com/2PJG6wzCCl
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 1, 2022
Stephens still searching for consistency: Former World No.3 Stephens has had a couple impressive highlights in 2022: her seventh career title in Guadalajara in February, and her seventh Grand Slam quarterfinal at Roland Garros.
But outside of those two tournaments, she has won only four matches. Her overall record is 13-14, and her ranking is now No.51. Two weeks ago, she pushed Swiatek to two tight sets.
At Flushing Meadows, though, she committed 18 unforced errors to only seven winners; Stephens found success going toe-to-toe with Swiatek in longer baseline exchanges, but was too often unable to extend the points that far to begin with.
Swiatek's draw is opening up: A number of dangerous seeds lurked in Swiatek's section of the draw -- particularly No.16 Jelena Ostapenko, whom she is 0-3 against, and No.28 Ekaterina Alexandrova, who defeated Swiatek 6-4, 6-2 at the 2021 Gippsland Trophy in their only previous meeting.
But Ostapenko fell in the first round to surging 19-year-old Zheng Qinwen. Swiatek's next opponent will not be Alexandrova, but Lauren Davis, who pulled off an impressive comeback to win 0-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5). The greatest danger in Swiatek's bid to make a first US Open quarterfinal could be Zheng, the only player to win a set from her during her Roland Garros title run. | https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2774313/takeaways-swiatek-storms-past-stephens-at-us-open | 2022-09-01T19:35:41Z | wtatennis.com | control | https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2774313/takeaways-swiatek-storms-past-stephens-at-us-open | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Nearly a dozen police cruisers swarmed the Providence Career and Technical Academy (PCTA) Thursday after a student left through and reentered the building through a back door by mistake, according to authorities.
Superintendent Javier Montañez tells 12 News administrators contacted the Providence Police Department after receiving reports of a “suspicious individual” walking out and back in through an unlocked back door.
Investigators later learned a student had left the school to get food and had propped the door open.
Major David Lapatin said the student then returned with the food through the open door, adding that the student was identified through surveillance footage.
Families received two alerts regarding the incident, which prompted a lockdown at the school. The first alert warned parents of a “possible security risk.”
“No one is hurt,” the alert, which was sent at 12:44 p.m., reads. “Police are on scene. Please do not come to the school or call students. We will notify you when the lockdown ends and share more information as soon as possible.”
The second alert, sent at 1:14 p.m., noted that the school remained in lockdown.
In response to the investigation, neighboring Central High School was placed into “secured status,” according to an alert sent to students’ families at 1:05 p.m.
Parents started gathering outside PCTA soon after the alert was sent, though officers reassured them that the police response was precautionary.
The lockdown was eventually lifted at PCTA, and parents were allowed to pick up students. | https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/police-student-grabbing-food-prompts-school-lockdown/ | 2022-09-01T19:36:22Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/police-student-grabbing-food-prompts-school-lockdown/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Maryland State Police on Friday announced that the 11th arrest has been made in connection with a July 4 shooting that left a 24-year-old man dead in Cambridge.
Zakai Curtis, 18, was located and arrested in Easton and charged in connection with the murder of Tyuane Johnson, of Cambridge. Curtis is charged with attempted first- and second-degree murder, two counts of second-degree assault, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony/violent crime, along with other criminal charges. Curtis was extradited from Gloucester, Mass., and is currently being held with no bond at the Dorchester County Detention Center.
The victim, Tyuane Johnson, 24, of Cambridge, was found shortly before 9 p.m. on July 4, suffering from gunshot wounds. Police located him lying on the ground in the 1000 block of Cosby Lane in Cambridge. To date, 11 men have been arrested in connection with his murder.
The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit continues to work the investigation with assistance from the Cambridge City Police Department. Several law enforcement agencies are assisting with the investigation to include the U.S. Marshals Service, the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, the Dorchester County Task Force, Talbot County Task Force, and the Maryland Department of Transportation Police. Troopers from the Easton and Centreville Barracks, the Maryland State Police Firearms Unit, S.T.A.T.E. Team, Computer Crimes Unit and Forensic Sciences Division are working on this case. The Queen Anne’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, Caroline County State’s Attorney’s Office and Dorchester County State’s Attorney’s Office are also providing assistance.
Additional arrests are pending further investigation. Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is urged to contact police at 443-298-9447. Callers may remain confidential. The investigation is continuing. | https://www.wboc.com/news/police-make-11th-arrest-in-connection-with-cambridge-homicide/article_6a751c62-2a1a-11ed-add7-bb0243541630.html | 2022-09-01T19:39:57Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/police-make-11th-arrest-in-connection-with-cambridge-homicide/article_6a751c62-2a1a-11ed-add7-bb0243541630.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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The list of things you can cook in an air fryer just keeps getting longer. It started with simple stuff, like fries or chicken nuggets, and now includes desserts, corn on the cob and pizza rolls.
Add one more to the menu: Hard-cooked eggs. Not boiled! Cooked, because these eggs are heated in the air fryer.
A TikTok video with nearly 800,000 likes may have helped spread the word. TikTok user Jackie Hartlaub — who goes by the handle @lowcarbstateofmind
— shared this little cooking hack in 2021.
Hartlaub sets her air fryer to 275 degrees, grabs some eggs and pops them in for 15 minutes. See below:
@lowcarbstateofmind Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs #learnontiktok #tiktokpartner #learnhow #airfryer
After a 5-minute ice bath, they come out perfectly! Hartlaub slices the eggs in half lengthwise, then gives them a generous sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning. (I’m a Tony Chachere’s fan myself.)
Is it the perfect snack? Perhaps — either these or deviled eggs, which you could also make with the air fryer.
If this technique sounds strange, consider that the air fryer is basically a tiny convection oven. Hot air circulates around and through the eggs, much like boiling water does in the traditional method.
A writer at Mashable decided to give the air-fried eggs a whirl in their own kitchen. Predictably, their eggs came out looking just as good as Hartlaub’s.
But why use the air fryer when a pot of water works just as well? Time. Martha Stewart’s method, for example, advises cooks to heat the water to a boil slowly, on medium heat. Then you’re supposed to let the eggs sit for 12 minutes before removing to cool.
With no need to wait for boiling water, the air fryer finished the job in a speedy 15 minutes. And since it’s always nice to have a few cooked eggs hanging out in the fridge, replenishing your supply is a snap — 20 minutes, minimal cleanup, and you’re done!
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Checkout Simplemost for additional stories. | https://www.katc.com/how-to-hard-cook-eggs-air-fryer | 2022-09-01T19:42:49Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/how-to-hard-cook-eggs-air-fryer | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
About 2 in 10 U.S. adults say they or someone close to them has had a personal experience with gun violence, according to a recent poll that shows Black and Hispanic adults are especially likely to have had their lives touched by it.
The poll by the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 54% of Black Americans and 27% of Hispanic Americans reported that they or a close friend or family member experienced gun violence in the last five years, compared with of 13% of white Americans. Overall, 21% of U.S. adults reported a personal tie to gun violence, such as being threatened by a gun or being a victim of a shooting.
Ebony Brown, a 39-year-old accountant in Atlanta, is among those who has seen gun violence touch those close to her. Her brother was shot to death in 2002 in Jacksonville, Florida, while visiting from college.
“He was at the right place at the wrong time,” said Brown, who is Black.
An acquaintance of a friend pulled a gun during an attempted robbery at a home and shot several people, including Brown's brother, who she said died instantly. Another person also was slain.
Brown said she doesn't consider herself a gun lover, but she's worried enough about becoming a victim of gun violence herself that she's considering getting a handgun.
“I’m really getting ready to get one. I’ve been to the range,” Brown said. “My dad is a police officer and he wants me to have it.”
The survey was conducted after a stretch of mass shootings across the U.S., from a grocery store in New York, an elementary school in Texas and a Fourth of July parade in Illinois — along with a smattering of incidents of gun violence in cities across the U.S. that don’t always make national news but leave local communities on edge.
Professor Jens Ludwig, who is director of the University of Chicago’s Crime Lab, said the 1 in 5 people with a friend or family member who was a victim of violence was a “strikingly high number.”
It shows that those who experience gun violence “aren’t the only victims,” he said.
Ludwig compared the way gun violence affects entire communities to the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that the people who died or became very ill from COVID-19 weren’t the only ones affected; kids were kept home from school, businesses closed, and people couldn’t see loved ones.
The same is true with gun violence, Ludwig said. “People are changing the way they live,” he said.
For example, he said, when people who can afford to leave cities where gun violence is a big problem move out in droves, it hurts everyone still there.
He cited Detroit as one example. Gun-related homicides increased from 2016 to 2020, from a rate of 37.6 per 100,000 people to 45.4 per 100,000 people, according to FBI data collected by the pro-gun control group Everytown for Gun Safety. Black people were 2.1 times more likely to die by gun homicides than white people, according to the data.
Following a particularly violent summer weekend in Detroit that saw two dozen nonfatal shootings and seven homicides, Police Chief James White denounced the rising gun violence in the city and across the nation.
“We understand these numbers make media headlines, but to us they represent people,” White told reporters. “These represent families. This represents children. This represents husbands, wives, brothers and sisters. Our Detroit families are in pain. Neighbors near the gunfire are shaken and lives have been forever changed.”
While most Americans say they feel gun violence has increased nationwide and in their states, 59% of Black Americans and 45% of Hispanics said that gun violence is on the rise in their communities, compared with 34% of white Americans. Similarly, people living in urban areas are more likely to say gun violence is rising in their communities than those in suburban or rural areas, 51% to 39% to 27%.
That is in line with recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data has shown a spike in gun violence since the pandemic, with gun-related homicides increasing across the country in large and small metro areas and in rural areas. The data found Black people are disproportionately impacted by gun violence and are more likely to be the victims of gun crimes or homicides.
Brittany Samuels, a 31-year-old in Detroit, says she still carries physical scars from being shot at age 14 by her uncle, who she said was bipolar and schizophrenic, and fatally shot her grandmother, one of his coworkers and himself.
She said it has also shaped the way she thinks about gun violence and gun ownership, and she feels it is too easy for guns to get into the wrong hands.
Samuels, who is Black, said gun violence in her community has made her rethink where and when to go places, like skipping Detroit's downtown entertainment district or certain gas stations as certain times.
“You don’t know if someone is going to rob you at gunpoint or if they are going to have a shootout in the middle of the gas station,” she said. “I don’t go when it’s dark — even if it’s in the morning. And you really won’t catch me at a gas station that’s not lit up.”
Diego Saldana, 30, of Baldwin Park, California, in the Los Angeles metro area, said he found himself facing a 9mm handgun during an attempted robbery six months ago. He feels gun violence is on the rise and believes it's likely he will be a victim of gun violence again in the next five years.
“I think it’s due to the (poor) economy — people are desperate for easy money,” said Saldana, who is Mexican. “People ... are stressing about stuff and expressing it with violence. Everybody is on edge.” | https://www.katc.com/news/national/ap-norc-poll-2-in-10-report-experience-with-gun-violence | 2022-09-01T19:42:55Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/ap-norc-poll-2-in-10-report-experience-with-gun-violence | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NEW CASTLE, Colo. — A woman who was putting the lid on her hot tub was attacked by a bear in New Castle, Colorado.
"While fixing the lid, she noticed a bear coming out of a tree and charging at her," Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) stated.
The woman was able to get back inside and call 911.
According to police, once officers arrived at the scene, they found the woman, who had been swiped by a female bear. She had serious injuries to her arm, CPW stated. The woman was reportedly taken to a nearby hospital.
Police located four bears — a sow and her three cubs — all in close proximity to the home. They notified wildlife officials, which instructed police to shoot and kill the sow, which officers did.
Wildlife officers arrived in the neighborhood around 3 a.m. Based on the information known at the time, they could not determine if the sow or a cub had attacked the woman, and they decided to euthanize the three cubs upon finding them.
They found one cub and euthanized it. The two others were in a tree, but officers waited to euthanize them.
During the investigation, CPW determined the sow was the only bear involved in the attack, so the two other cubs were tranquilized and sent to a rehabilitation facility.
The sow and cubs had been spotted in the area previously, but did not show any aggressive behavior, officials said.
"We are deeply saddened by this incident and our hearts go out to the citizen that was attacked, as well as the bears involved," the police department said.
This story was originally reported by Stephanie Butzer on thedenverchannel.com. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/bear-attacks-woman-in-backyard-of-colorado-home | 2022-09-01T19:43:01Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/bear-attacks-woman-in-backyard-of-colorado-home | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Some educators are placing a new focus on homework this year, making sure children are on a level playing field.
The concern is that some teachers reward or punish students based on their homework performance. Students often miss recess if they don't finish their homework, according to recent research.
But often, decisions on whether to punish students for failing to complete homework do not consider students' home lives.
“If parents have to work multiple jobs, for example, or aren't able to be home in the afternoon when students get home, that creates a very different kind of support situation with homework than for kids who have a parent who's home full time and can provide that level of support,” said Jessica Calarco, an associate professor of sociology at Indiana University.
Researchers said it's hard to see a future without homework since there are benefits to the extra practice time. But some teachers are adopting more progressive policies.
Some teachers rarely assign homework. Others choose not to grade it, or make it optional.
“What we can advocate for, at least in the short term, is to be mindful of how we're practicing homework for schools that are going to continue doing so, and to try to avoid some of the practices that we outline,” said Calarco. “Things like assigning homework that's too difficult for students to complete independently, or linking homework to penalties and rewards.” | https://www.katc.com/news/national/how-much-importance-should-teachers-give-to-homework | 2022-09-01T19:43:32Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/how-much-importance-should-teachers-give-to-homework | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Many school districts are dealing with a second year of school bus driver shortages, while some areas have seen improvements in hiring.
Monetary incentives have become the new normal in an effort to recruit school bus drivers. In Houston, Texas, officials are offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the bonus is $4,000. Los Angeles, California, is paying drivers $5,000, and near Sacramento, school bus drivers can earn up to $10,000 if they stay on with the district for 18 months.
Sign-on bonuses, increased pay, and new recruitment strategies have paid off in some cities. In Nashville, Tennessee, they raised pay by $5 an hour.
In other Tennessee school districts, and many other locations across the country, pay for school drivers is now around $20 an hour. Drivers are also getting paid training and guaranteed full-time hours.
While some school districts are offering incentives, others are having to reduce school bus routes, change school start times, create new walking zones for students, and pay families to cover transportation.
In Anchorage, Alaska, school officials considered asking the National Guard to help with bussing children, but the idea was quickly squashed. Instead, Anchorage went to a rotating bus route suspension schedule, leaving some families on their own for transportation for six weeks at a time.
In Massachusetts, where the National Guard was called in last school year to help drive children to school, things have improved. The same transportation vendor that trained soldiers last year has hired recruiters to find more long-term drivers. This year, the state doesn’t anticipate needing any extra help. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/several-states-increasing-benefits-for-school-bus-drivers-to-combat-shortage | 2022-09-01T19:43:44Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/several-states-increasing-benefits-for-school-bus-drivers-to-combat-shortage | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SYRACUSE — The New York Apple Association invited growers to spend a day at the New York State Fair answering questions about apples. Jim Bittner from Bittner Singer Orchards took the opportunity to interact with fair goers on Wednesday.
The questions covered a variety of topics. People were curious about how apple trees are planted today. They wanted to know how those little trees that are tied to wires can yield enough apples. They asked for advice to improve the fruit trees in their backyards. A few wanted to understand common agricultural practices. Some people came over to share their stories working in the industry, on farms, in processing plants, or as drivers.
Most of the questions centered about varieties of apples. According to Bittner, that was educational for both sides.
“People expressed how much they enjoy Crispin apples to eat, Cortland apples to use in baking. They then asked why they couldn’t find them in the grocery store," he said. "Grocery stores have limited space. They only want a certain number of varieties. I recommended they let the grocery stores know they want that variety. In the meantime, they can visit farmers markets to find those specific apples.”
Nathaniel Foster, event manager for the New York Apple Association, was enthusiastic about the farmers in the booth.
“Hearing about the industry from someone in the field, pun intended, has a great impact. It elevates the apple industry and makes people aware of the great New York state products we are promoting.”
If your organization is interested in learning more about this local industry, contact me. Once harvest is over, we can schedule a visit. Email Margo@MarjimManor.com or call 716-778-7001. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/community/all-about-apples-at-the-new-york-state-fair/article_6cd9e1f2-2a21-11ed-9adf-53d7284c8761.html | 2022-09-01T19:43:48Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/community/all-about-apples-at-the-new-york-state-fair/article_6cd9e1f2-2a21-11ed-9adf-53d7284c8761.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Keeping baby safe and well is the number one goal as a parent, so it goes without saying that every precaution is taken when creating a safe environment for baby. The fact is, most injuries can be prevented. Choosing the right baby products for your family can be overwhelming, but safety should never be compromised.
September Is Baby Safety Month, and in observance the Niagara County Department of Health has joined the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) of Mount Laurel, N.J., in an awareness campaign to alert parents and caregivers on the importance of properly choosing and using the best products according to a child’s age and developmental stage as outlined by the manufacturer.
Baby Safety Month is a month-long awareness campaign via www.babysafetymonth.org, a website dedicated to baby safety education. Through this portal, parents and caregivers can learn how to create the safest environment for their children and the safety concerns associated with leaving children unattended or not properly using juvenile products as intended.
“At the Niagara County Department of Health, child safety is a top priority. By joining this campaign, we are educating the public while keeping infants and toddlers out of harm’s way,” said Daniel Stapleton, public health director. “Knowing how important it is to use juvenile products properly can be lifesaving.”
Whether it's in the home or on the go, the health department and JPMA urge parents to follow these guidelines to keep baby safe:
— Direct supervision is a sure-fire way to prevent injury. Watch, listen and stay near your child.
— Choose and use age and developmentally appropriate products.
— Read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions, recommendations for use and warning labels.
— Register your products and establish a direct line of communication with the manufacturer.
— Frequently inspect products for missing hardware, loose threads, screws and strings, holes and tears.
— Monitor your child’s growth and development and discontinue product use when needed. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/community/baby-safety-month-awareness-campaign-underway-in-niagara-county/article_2fa54596-2a1d-11ed-9ec2-835e494a7b85.html | 2022-09-01T19:43:54Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/community/baby-safety-month-awareness-campaign-underway-in-niagara-county/article_2fa54596-2a1d-11ed-9ec2-835e494a7b85.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The fourth and final "Rock the Locks" mini-concert of the season will be presented Friday at Lockport Community Farmers Market, 57 Canal St. Live music from 6 to 8 p.m. is by Dave Stockton / Pocket Change Duo.
The market space is open beginning at 5 p.m. Chenez's Popcorn and Papa Leo's will be onsite with ready-to-eat food and drinks. Concert-goers are invited to arrive early and bring a chair to the courtyard.
"Rock the Locks" is organized by Lockport Main Street Inc. and sponsored by NetPlus Alliance. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/community/final-canal-street-concert-set-for-friday/article_599071a6-2a26-11ed-9f34-5b3db20c943c.html | 2022-09-01T19:44:00Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/community/final-canal-street-concert-set-for-friday/article_599071a6-2a26-11ed-9f34-5b3db20c943c.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Lockport CARES is enlisting volunteers to assist with its upcoming food truck fundraiser for the emergency homeless shelter.
Parker's Pit Food Truck will be on site outside the shelter at 188 Genesee St. from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10. Homemade desserts, from the members of Christ Community Church, will be sold as well.
Rev. Kevin M. Wing, executive director of Lockport CARES, said the 2021 food truck fundraiser went over so well in the neighborhood that the food was sold out before the scheduled end. This year, extra food was ordered, he said.
The event doubles as an awareness campaign to point out the shelter's existence and its perpetual need for volunteers.
“The demand for shelter is increasing substantially due to a number of factors, not the least of these is the increase in evictions as the moratorium on evictions was lifted. CARES is on pace to more than double the number of families we will serve in 2022, and that does not take into account the families we have had to turn away,” Wing said in a release announcing the fundraiser. "CARES is open every day all year long and requires seven persons every day to fill the need to provide direct care for the guests ... ."
To inquire about volunteering during the fundraiser, call 716-438-2273, visit www.lockportcares.org or find Lockport CARES on Facebook. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/community/lockport-cares-enlisting-volunteers/article_95d97bda-2a26-11ed-9966-a383e5cc66fa.html | 2022-09-01T19:44:06Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/community/lockport-cares-enlisting-volunteers/article_95d97bda-2a26-11ed-9966-a383e5cc66fa.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Thirteen years after Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry left Davidson College to play for the NBA, he received his degree from his alma mater this week.
Curry was honored Wednesday in a one-man ceremony where not only did he receive his diploma, but he also had his jersey number retired and was inducted into the university's Hall of Fame, ESPN and the Associated Press reported.
In a May press release, the school announced Curry earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology in May but couldn't attend the commencement ceremony due to playing in the NBA playoffs.
“To earn this degree, you showed determination and perseverance,” school president Doug Hicks said during the ceremony, the AP reported. “It would have been so easy, so straightforward to not complete your college degree. Yet in response to that idea, you did what you did to 29 other NBA organizations — you said, ‘night, night!’”
As he stood in front of friends, family, and fans at Belk Arena, the four-time NBA champion became the first-ever Davidson athlete to have his jersey number retired, the Associated Press reported.
"This is an absolutely amazing day and an amazing moment for myself and my family," Curry said during the ceremony, ESPN reported. "The best decision I ever made was to come to Davidson College and pursue an education, join an amazing community and, most importantly, play for an amazing man who has built this program in Coach [Bob] McKillop." | https://www.katc.com/sports/warriors-star-steph-curry-earns-degree-from-davidson-13-years-after-entering-nba | 2022-09-01T19:44:08Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/sports/warriors-star-steph-curry-earns-degree-from-davidson-13-years-after-entering-nba | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
“If a flower could emulate your personality, what kind of flower would you be?”
Artist Cynthia Pegado asked that and similar beautiful questions to Hearts and Hands care recipients during a recent project called Tele-Stories. In partnership with TimeSlips, a non-profit organization that infuses creativity into caring relationships, Hearts and Hands paired up 24 of its care recipients with four local artists to participate in the program.
Over the course of eight weeks, each artist and their paired care recipient, called tele-buddies, scheduled a weekly phone conversation where they would cultivate a meaningful connection. This was done through the asking of beautiful questions, a way of sparking memories, reminiscing, and getting to know their tele-buddies. During each conversation, Tele-Stories artists took a walk down memory lane to learn what sparks joy in each of their tele-buddies.
“My artist was very nice, and I enjoyed talking with her,” Hearts and Hands care recipient Emily F shared. Other participants in the program relayed that their experience was "interesting" and "wonderful," and that it was nice having a friend to share their memories with.
At the conclusion of the program, the artists created a piece to signify their time spent with each care recipient. Artists had the opportunity to meet their tele-buddies in-person to present each piece of art they created.
“Tele-buddies paint with their words and imagination. As the artist, I paint with watercolors,” Pegado explained.
Through the creation of pieces such as a hand painted silk scarf, a choreographed dance performance, and a painting, each tele-buddy can continue reminiscing on shared memories and time spent in the Tele-Stories program.
Hearts and Hands is a non-profit organization serving older adults in Erie and eastern Niagara counties with transportation, in-home supports and caregiver respite. Its offices are located in Akron, Buffalo and Lockport. To learn more about volunteering, call 716-406-8311, extension 102, or visit www.volunteerhnh.org. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/community/timeslips-partners-with-hearts-and-hands-to-undertake-tele-stories/article_c764b38e-2a1e-11ed-a773-6bbec88744d9.html | 2022-09-01T19:44:13Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/community/timeslips-partners-with-hearts-and-hands-to-undertake-tele-stories/article_c764b38e-2a1e-11ed-a773-6bbec88744d9.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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