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Ashley Judd says that police treated her “like a suspect” as she held her dying mother, Naomi Judd, in her arms.
In an op-ed published in The New York Times on Wednesday, the actress opened up about being the one to discover her mother after her suicide in April. Ashley wrote, “The trauma of discovering and then holding her laboring body haunts my nights. As my family and I continue to mourn our loss, the rampant and cruel misinformation that has spread about her death, and about our relationships with her, stalks my days. The horror of it will only worsen if the details surrounding her death are disclosed by the Tennessee law that generally allows police reports, including family interviews, from closed investigations to be made public.”
Which is why Judd decided to tell her own version of those events in the Times piece, explaining that her mother was driven to suicide due to her belief “that her mental illness would only get worse, never better.” The actor wrote that she now plans to make it both a personal and legal cause to protect the privacy of families who find themselves in similar legal situations. She wrote, “I felt cornered and powerless as law enforcement officers began questioning me while the last of my mother’s life was fading.” While the actress wanted to stay with her mom, “comforting” her, “instead, without it being indicated I had any choices about when, where and how to participate, I began a series of interviews that felt mandatory and imposed on me that drew me away from the precious end of my mother’s life.”
Judd wrote that she understands “the police were simply following terrible, outdated interview procedures and methods of interacting with family members who are in shock or trauma.” However, she added, “the men who were present left us feeling stripped of any sensitive boundary, interrogated and, in my case, as if I was a possible suspect in my mother’s suicide.” Since then, Judd says her family has filed a petition to stop the public disclosure of that information they gave to police.
“This profoundly intimate personal and medical information does not belong in the press, on the internet or anywhere except in our memories,” she wrote.
Judd said that she will fight to reform these law enforcement procedures and put a stop to the release of videos, images, and family interviews done in such cases, concluding that her late mother “should be remembered for how she lived, which was with goofy humor, glory onstage and unfailing kindness off it—not for the private details of how she suffered when she died.” | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/09/ashley-judd-suspect-mother-naomi-judd-death-suicide-gunshot-wound-questioned-by-police | 2022-09-02T02:20:05Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/09/ashley-judd-suspect-mother-naomi-judd-death-suicide-gunshot-wound-questioned-by-police | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
After being banned from Tinder not once, but twice, Billy Eichner says he's now learned his lesson and has vowed never to return to the platform no matter how desperate he gets for a date.
Back in 2019, the comedian made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live to promote his role voicing Timon in live action version of The Lion King, during which he revealed that he has a bit of a love-hate relationship with the dating app. When asked if he was in a relationship at the time, Eichner confided to Kimmel, “I'm not, I've been single for a long time and something terrible happened to be recently. No joke, this is true, I was banned from Tinder. You're laughing, but I'm going to die alone!” He explained, “I’ve been on Tinder for, like, seven years and I’m very nice. I don’t do anything naughty or weird, I’m a normal person. They banned me all of a sudden. And I say, ‘Why?’ They didn’t give me an explanation, they just said, ‘You violated the terms of use.’ And I said, 'I've been single for seven years, you violated the terms of use!' I didn't violate anything!”
“I was furious,” the Bros star went on to say. “I guess because I'm a public person maybe people thought it was a fake profile, which actually happened to my friend Andy Cohen, they kicked him off. Or maybe they just don't like gay people, I don't know! No, they don't, they're very nice to gay people, it had nothing to do with that. I guess someone reported me as being fake, but that is really me. Why not? Why can't I be on there?” The situation was eventually resolved, however, and Eichner's account was reinstated. Tinder even sent over a care package as a way to apologize filled with t-shirts and mugs printed with slogans such as “World’s Hottest Single” and “Happy Valentine’s Day…to Me.”
While the actor thought his struggles with the dating app were all behind him, in a new interview with Variety published this week to promote his new film, Bros, he revealed he was once again been booted from Tinder. After he said his account had been deleted again last year, Eichner told the outlet, “I was like, ‘Fuck it. I’m not going through this again.’”
“I can’t book a late-night talk show appearance just to get reinstated on Tinder,” he said. “I’ll stick to Hinge and Grindr and everything else. I do not need another mug telling me it’s OK to be alone.” | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/09/billy-eichner-kicked-off-tinder-twice-online-dating-catfish-jimmy-kimmel-live | 2022-09-02T02:20:11Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/09/billy-eichner-kicked-off-tinder-twice-online-dating-catfish-jimmy-kimmel-live | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
After Andrew Sean Greer won the Pulitzer Prize for Less in 2018, his agent issued a single warning. “Literally, she said, ‘You can’t write a sequel to a Pulitzer Prize–winning novel,’ ” Greer recalls. This month, he launches Less Is Lost, the sequel to Less, about an author named Arthur Less on a road trip across America. He joins four other Pulitzer winners and finalists who have recently done their own serializations.
Of major prizes awarded to American authors of literary fiction, the Pulitzer has a particular gravitas, due in some combination to its institutional backing (Columbia University), its longevity (the first awarded to a novel was in 1918, more than three decades before the first National Book Award for fiction and more than 60 years before the Pen/Faulkner), and the you-can’t-sit-with-us hauteur with which the board reserves the right not to award a prize at all. “There are no set criteria for the judging of the Prizes,” the Pulitzer website declares. The fiction prize is awarded to “distinguished fiction published in book form during the year by an American author, preferably dealing with American life.” This leaves a rather broad field.
The five books in question are accordingly varied. Viet Thanh Nguyen, who won in 2016 for The Sympathizer, released The Committed in March of last year. The pair tell the story of the son of a Vietnamese mother and French Catholic priest as he serves as both a communist mole and a double-crossing underling (in the first) to a Vietnamese general, then escapes to Los Angeles following the fall of Saigon and (in the second) decamps the underworlds of SoCal for those of France. In April, Jennifer Egan came out with a companion to her genre-busting 2011 winner, A Visit From the Goon Squad, a formally inventive story cycle centered on the music industry. The Candy House turns various of that book’s minor figures major, continues messing with form, and zeroes in on the tech world. Elif Batuman’s Either/Or arrived last spring as well. Its narrator, Selin, an undergraduate at Harvard in the ’90s who thinks about sex in The Idiot (a finalist in 2018), finally has it. And now Elizabeth Strout gives us Lucy by the Sea, not just a sequel but a crossover: The writer-narrator of Strout’s My Name Is Lucy Barton (2016) and Oh, William! (2021) flees Manhattan with her ex-husband (and titular focal point of Strout’s last book) at the start of the pandemic to settle in fictional Crosby, Maine, hometown of Olive Kitteridge, the spiky antiheroine of Strout’s 2009 winner.
While Greer wasn’t aware of these books back in 2018, he might have directed his agent to other data. Allen Drury’s Advise and Consent, the 1960 winner, was the first in a series of six; Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove, which won in 1986, the first of four. Philip Roth’s novel The Ghost Writer was a finalist in 1980; five Nathan Zuckerman–narrated follow-ups later, American Pastoral was the 1998 winner, after which Zuck returned three more times. John Updike won in 1982 and again in 1991 for the third and fourth books in the Rabbit tetralogy (plus a novella). Sure, this is a scant handful, and the Pulitzer board has awarded the prize (under the designation of novel from 1918 through 1947 and fiction after that) to 95 books, with 87 finalists, so for five authors to join the ranks of the above sinners in such close proximity is notable, particularly given that there is some anxiety about even employing the word.
“I’m supposed to call it a follow-up,” Greer tells me, “and not a sequel.” At first I chalk this up to a malaise over sequels, captured succinctly in a tweet by the writer Elizabeth Bruenig: “we’re living after the end of culture…nothing but reboots, sequels, copies of copies, simulations and nostalgia/kitsch until the sun burns out.” This isn’t the problem, though. It’s more a question of marketing: Greer’s newest book is a stand-alone, he says. One needn’t read the first to enjoy the second. In publicity material, Batuman’s book is billed as a “continuation,” Egan’s a “sister novel.” (“It’s about people writing sequels?” Batuman asks of this article. “That includes me!”)
In this cohort, it’s tough to impose a taxonomy. “Autofiction kind of lends itself to sequels because you’re the same person,” Batuman says, and it’s true that four of the books have characters who resemble their authors. Egan is the outlier here. “There’s a lot of me in there,” she says, “but not in the form of characters.” All of the authors in question started writing their follow-up long before the pandemic—except Strout, who wrote in feverish real time. “I had to try and get something down to remind myself that this was what my mind was doing at that point,” she says. “I mean [Lucy’s] mind, which meant my mind at that point.” All—Batuman, Egan, Greer, Strout, Nguyen—say that their revisited characters felt particularly compelling. But what author isn’t beguiled by their protagonist? | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/09/these-pulitzer-prize-winners-are-getting-fresh-follow-ups | 2022-09-02T02:20:23Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/09/these-pulitzer-prize-winners-are-getting-fresh-follow-ups | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
However disappointing your summer was, it can’t have been as bad as the one Twitter had thanks to Elon Musk’s $44 Billion Take-Backsie, so it’s not surprising the social media platform went for a layup today with the announcement of some good news: The edit button is coming. The only catch: It’ll only be available for subscribers of Twitter Blue, a.k.a. anyone willing to pay $4.99 a month.
For users who’ve spent years begging for the ability to edit out all those “ducking” typos, it’s like receiving a long-awaited gift with monthly automatic-renewing strings attached. On one hand, in this current digital-subscription climate, paying five bucks to access content is practically a civic duty; on the other hand, this move represents Twitter’s boldest nudge yet to getting its tap-happiest loyalists to pony up for the pleasure of being here. As someone whose brain has been so rewired by the Big Blue Bird that I’ve once stopped mid-shower to jot down a promisingly retweetable joke, the growing reality of eventually having to pay for Twitter, for either this reason or the next, feels like that moment when that grimy, sometimes-fun dive bar where you’ve been hanging out all night turns its lights on. Yikes! What am I doing here?
Twitter has always been unable to square its identity as a pseudo-public utility with its former status as a tech-world star child and monetization woes (see: last year’s lackluster Tip Jar rollout), not to mention the basic chaos of managing a public square. Most recently, as The Verge reported on Tuesday, the company’s attempts to move in on OnlyFans’ turf with a project called “Adult Content Monetization” would have forced a reckoning with the platform’s illegal content problem so massive that Twitter was unequipped to proceed (per a Twitter spokesperson, an internal team’s definitive report on Twitter’s inability to effectively police harmful sexual content “was part of a discussion, which ultimately led us to pause the workstream for the right reasons”); the challenge of turning billions of pieces of online speech into a sellable product continues to prove more difficult than Silicon Valleyites might have been led to believe. An edit button may only make things exponentially more complicated.
I’ll be honest, though. I kind of can’t wait to see what Elon will inevitably do with it—$44 billion notwithstanding, this is one possible way, at least, to get him to pay for Twitter. | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/09/twitter-finally-got-an-edit-button | 2022-09-02T02:20:29Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/09/twitter-finally-got-an-edit-button | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Local bus company officials are working to set the record straight on issues surrounding transportation for the upcoming school year at the Lockport City School District.
Dave Kinley, a representative of Ridge Road Express, recently sent a notice from the company’s public relations department about the current bus driver situation as opening dates for several schools come closer.
“Like all transportation providers across the country, Ridge Road Express is working to address the national bus driver shortage,” read the release. “We are keenly aware of the impact that a smaller workforce may have on students and caregivers.”
In the Aug. 16, 2022 edition of the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal an unidentified employee of Ridge Road Express said there were enough bus drivers right now. According to Kinley, the information provided by the employee was “a pure communication issue” and that it would not happen again. The true sought after employee, Gary Woodcock, also called back the US&J to set the record straight.
“Apparently the guy at the garage just didn’t bother saying he wasn’t me,” Woodcock said in an apology earlier in the month.
While the release said that the company did not “anticipate a disruption in our services” there is a level of concern.
“We are working closely with our district partners to manage student routes, especially as the new school year begins,” it read.
As printed in the earlier edition of the Lockport Journal, there are less “extras” this year.
According to another Ridge Road Express employee, Sue Cheasty, buses could once be shifted to areas of most need without much effort, thereby activating the large pool of drivers and buses to cover all districts' transportation issues. These days that potential is far and few in between.
While it takes about a six weeks of training to become a bus driver with Ridge Road Express, the statement put out by Kinley said they are “actively recruiting throughout Lockport, offering fully paid training, flexible schedules and competitive wages.”
“We are optimistic that through our ongoing recruitment efforts, we will identify the best candidates to continue to grow our team,” it said. “Ridge Road Express is fully committed to supporting Lockport School District student this school year.” | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/bus-company-sets-record-straight/article_fff1c2c6-2a3e-11ed-ba93-87fc6cd6bd65.html | 2022-09-02T02:24:27Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/bus-company-sets-record-straight/article_fff1c2c6-2a3e-11ed-ba93-87fc6cd6bd65.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
We all know that one person who loves coming home to drink a buttery Chardonnay with their favorite automatic wine opener ready to go. Or, maybe it's a glass of rosé that's an important part of their self-care routine. But, if the special person in your life tends to be picky with their wine (no judgement), why not opt for a wine adjacent gift? It can be intimidating and stressful trying to find the "perfect" bottle of wine. After all, personal preferences vary greatly. That's why gifting an item that compliments their wine-drinking experience may be the better choice. Plus, it's far more memorable!
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Cheers White Wine Glasses
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Whether your friend is a true oenophile (aka a connoisseur of wines) or just likes sipping a fabulous glass, these gifts for wine lovers—ranging from funny to practical—could become their new favorites. The best part? We got creative, so you don't have to, and it's safe to say, your friend won't have many of these gifts in their bar cart at home (yet!).
Ahead are 35 gifts the wine lover in your life may begin to love more than wine itself (a bold claim, I know!). So without further ado, here are the accessories every wine lover needs...ASAP. Cheers!
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Best Wine Glasses Set
Mikasa
Cheers White Wine Glasses
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Etsy's Pick
ivision
Custom Name Wine Glass Charms
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Best Budget Buy
Jude Jewelers
Wine Bottle Cup Cubic Pendant Necklace
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Best Wine Aerator
Chevalier Collection
Stemless Aerating Wine Glass Set
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Best T-shirt Gift
Fayaleq
May Contain Wine T-Shirt
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Frappe Vino Cocktail Mix
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Maad
'When Life Gets Complicated, I Wine' Funny Adult Coloring Book
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Wine Country Gift Baskets
The Taste of Italy Gift Basket
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LuxeGiftBoxCo
Agate Quartz Amethyst Wine Bottle Stoppers
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La Soir'ee by Sachi Insulated Wine Purse Clutch Black
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Oster Cordless Electric Wine Bottle Opener with Foil Cutter
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Silicone Wine Glass Holder for Bath & Shower
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Drop It
The Original Drop It Wine Drops
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Wine Gifts for Women
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Anansi
Electric Wine Decanter Shaker
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Rustic State
Cava Solid Wood Wine and Stemware Rack
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Uncommon Goods
Chardonnay Wine Making Kit
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The Oxford Companion to Wine
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FirstLeaf Wine Club Subscription
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French Kitchen Marble Wine Cooler
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Undoubtedly, traveling has its many joys...and also, headaches. The last thing anyone wants to deal with is an overweight bag, lost luggage and the like. That's why we rounded up 10 of the best travel luggage, so your next trip is more seamless than ever before. Opting to only bring a carry-on may seem like an unimaginable task, but ultimately it's worth it. Forgo your worries of lost luggage and waiting in long lines at baggage claim. With a great carry-on, you'll be in and out of the airport, and onto your adventure in no time.
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Even if you're not traveling by plane, a carry-on bag that is durable, and an appropriate weight and size has the ability to make or break a weekend trip. If you have ever had a backpack strap break while away (Yes, I'm speaking from personal experience!), you know what I mean. Whether you're a jet setter or in need of a new duffle bag for your next overnight trip, consider this your go-to guide. And remember, no travel outfit is complete without a stylish bag to match, which is why you'll find plenty of unique styles and trendy options.
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Most Stylish Carry-On Luggage
SteamLine Luggage
The Editor 20-Inch Rolling Carry-On
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Best Lightweight Carry-On Luggage
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Voyageur
Oxford Compact Carry-On
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Best Overall
Baboon
Go-Bag — Small (40L)
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Travelpro
Elite Softside Expandable Spinner Wheel Luggage
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Best Small Carry-On Luggage
Arlo Skye
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Bric's
Bellagio 2.0 Spinner Trunk - 21 Inch
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Best Hardside Carry-On Luggage
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Most Affordable Carry-On Luggage
Wrangler
Smart Luggage Set with Cup Holder and USB Port
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Calpak's End of Summer Sale Gives Your Next Trip the First-Class Treatment
Traveling has never looked so good.
Just because summer's coming to a close doesn't mean your travels are officially over. In fact, between long autumnal weekends and the holidays, the next few months are poised to be busy. So, what better way to kick off back-to-back travel than with a brand-new suitcase? Thanks to Calpak's End of Summer Sale, you can officially replenish your in-flight essentials without spending a small fortune.
Since its founding in 1989, Calpak has been selling top-tier luggage and accessories that are so well designed that they basically anticipate youtravel needs before you book your flight. And, in honor of the end of the sunny season, Calpak is taking up to 55 percent off its beloved essentials. (Yes, you read that correctly.) The only catch is that this sale ends on Tuesday, September 6 at 10 pm PST, so you won't want to dilly dally on these deals. To help streamline your search, we're sharing the best deals worth adding to your cart. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/g41058909/calpaks-end-of-summer-sale/ | 2022-09-02T02:27:49Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/g41058909/calpaks-end-of-summer-sale/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
I was in the emergency room in the spring of 2021 when I decided something had to change. I had driven to the hospital so many times in the past few years that I knew the directions to the emergency room and the intake questions by heart. I don’t have a life-threatening condition, as you might imagine. I have a pathological fear of vomiting, also called emetophobia, and over the years, I have tried everything to try to prevent it.
I have broken out my rosary to pray when I felt the slightest bit nauseous, chugged Mylanta or ginger ale like it’s beer at a college party, worn nausea relief bands, and taken prescription medications typically given to cancer patients. This trip to the ER was just the latest of many, taken at the onset of queasiness to get powerful anti-emetics delivered intravenously. I had spent so much time and energy trying to control my nausea, but that day in the ER, I finally realized the one thing I could control about this anxiety disorder was whether I chose to get help or not. My fear had always seemed too big to tackle, but that was before both of my parents died one right after the other. Surviving the deaths of my parents was harder than I could have ever fathomed. Still, there I was, alive but in the emergency room. I finally decided to give cognitive behavioral therapy and hypnotherapy a try. I had been afraid of being sick for so long—finally, I was sick of my fear.
I had been afraid of being sick for so long—finally, I was sick of my fear.
My pathological fear of vomiting began with a nasty bout of food poisoning when I was in kindergarten. I began throwing up uncontrollably, faster than my maternal grandmother could wash the sweet-sour stench of fresh vomit out of my hair and place me in a new set of clean clothes. In the background, I could hear my parents fighting: my mother worried I was dehydrated or worse, wanted to rush me to the hospital; my father, more concerned about the hospital bill, wanted to keep me home. Meanwhile, I remember feeling a sense of dread and embarrassment, like I was at fault for causing my parents to argue.
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The emetophobia got worse in my adolescence, leading to a scary diagnosis of anorexia. At 13, I became afraid of food because of a vomiting episode and the onset of non-ulcer dyspepsia. If food could conceivably make me nauseated, it was scary. Every subsequent wave of nausea caused me to restrict my food intake to the point where the only foods I considered “safe” were baked potatoes, wheat toast with grape jelly, and bananas.
My weight plummeted to 60 pounds, and I was hospitalized at an eating disorder facility for nearly a year, most of that time with a nasogastric tube—a tube that passed from my nose to my stomach—to help me gain the weight I had dropped. All the while, I avoided conversations with some bulimic patients in the ward, several of whom romanticized their binge-and-purge episodes. Any mention of the word puke would cause me to run out of group therapy sessions. Though I recovered from my dangerously low weight, for two decades after that, I treated the symptoms of my phobia but not the debilitating fear itself.
I treated the symptoms of my phobia but not the debilitating fear itself.
I got very good at avoidance. Trying to dodge turbulence that might make me queasy, it took me years to fly at all and then longer to graduate to long-distance flights. But the journey my phobia has most limited is the one toward my future. Even though I yearn to get married and have children, I’ve, perhaps subconsciously, chosen romantic partners who’ve been ambivalent about that kind of long-term commitment. If they’re not willing to take the next step, it takes some of the pressure off me to worry about morning sickness.
When a person has a phobia, what is happening on a neurological level is that the amygdala—the part of the brain responsible for processing emotions and memories associated with fear—is trying to keep us safe. In doing so, it registers phobias as something dangerous. For example, in my case, if my brain sees vomiting as hazardous, then food also becomes dangerous since it can lead to throwing up. Those of us with persistent, debilitating phobias are moved to control the trigger (eating certain foods, eating out), but in doing so, we stay stuck in the fear. Instead, I’m learning that controlling the actual phobia instead is where the power lies, and where the fear can ultimately lose its grip on us.
For some, a phobia is rooted in a traumatic event. During this past year with my new therapist, Sara, I’ve realized that trauma is part of my phobia. My fear of being ill commingled with my late father’s tendency to be emotionally distant and sometimes physically abusive in the name of “discipline.” I realized that being sick or otherwise standing out could make me a target for my dad’s anger and disappointment. Dad’s spankings and diminishing comments led me to associate my vomiting fear to the corporal punishments I experienced. Vomiting wasn’t just asking for punishment—it was a punishment within me I could not stop.
When phobias are linked to trauma, sufferers will avoid certain people, things, or circumstances if they equate it to something traumatic that happened in their lives, explains Thea Gallagher, a clinical psychologist and assistant professor at NYU Langone Health with 17 years of experience treating phobias. But a phobia is just as likely to persist without trauma as with it. Either way the amygdala is triggered when we are fearful or perceive a threat, activating our fight-or-flight response, she adds. I understood this all too well. The thought of retching makes my blood pressure rise, my skin turn clammy, and my heart beat so fast that it feels as though I just ran a 5K.
The goal is to still have some fear but to do it anyway.
Exposure therapy works to a break down a person's resistance to the fear, Gallagher explained. With emetophobia, the core fear might be losing control, or embarrassing yourself in front of others, or feeling like you won’t be able to breathe. For someone with emetophobia, Gallagher will have the person fake gag in public (if their biggest fear about vomiting is related to embarrassment, for example). She’ll also have the person being treated create fake vomit and simulate throwing up. Eventually, the person moves up to using a toothbrush to gag themselves. The key is while the person is undergoing exposure therapy, they cannot engage in any ritual safety behavior (for example, avoiding food trucks, or overmedicating on anti-nausea pills).
“I like to normalize and let people know what you’re feeling is very real and painful,” Gallagher says. “But the more we face something, the easier it gets over time. Exposure therapy is uncomfortable, but it works.” She says it can take up to 20 sessions for this form of therapy to achieve results, but the person being treated must actively work at it (for example, they need to keep exposing themselves to their fear).
“The goal is not for people to be completely unafraid,” Gallagher says. “The goal is to still have some fear but to do it anyway.”
I adopted my dog, Jack, in September 2021, six months after I started treatment. In his first week with me, he started throwing up after eating a brand of food that irritated his stomach. I called my ex, crying and begging him to drive a half hour to my house to pick up the mess for me. About a month ago, Jack had another vomiting episode. This time it was much worse: He threw up four times in two days. Instead of asking my ex-boyfriend to help me, I grabbed a ton of paper towels and cleaning solution and cleaned it up myself. It took me more than an hour each time. I was shaking from fear but simultaneously fighting my fear and my gag reflex. Ultimately, I did it all on my own.
Later, I thought about my progress. Though it may be slow, every small improvement has felt like a miracle.
Carmen Cusido is a writer based in Northern New Jersey. She is working on a memoir about grief and loss titled Never Talk About Castro and Other Rules My Parents Taught Me.
SCARE TACTICS
These expert-approved techniques for managing fear mean you have nothing to fear—not even fear itself.
To De-fang Fear
Rebrand the feeling
Instead of letting fear paralyze you, turn it into adrenaline to motivate you. If you’re nervous about taking action—whether it’s giving a presentation or meeting a blind date—find somewhere to do a few jumping jacks, suggests sociologist Margee Kerr, author of the book Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear. “As you’re jumping, repeat, ‘I’m so excited right now!’ ” Kerr says. “It will help rechannel your feelings. And the more often you do that, the more readily you’ll experience nervous tension as excitement, not fear, in the future.”
Find a friend
“A social support person—a partner, best friend, even your dog—can really help counteract fear,” says Vanessa LoBue, PhD, associate professor of psychology and director of the Child Study Center at Rutgers University.
“I participated in a study in which women were shown a symbol that meant that they were going to receive a mild electric shock in a few seconds; the ones who were holding their husband’s hand showed a completely dampened-down stress response in their brain. When a stranger held their hand, that didn’t help.”
Take Fear’s Advice
Speaking of friends, Barry Moniak, a consultant who focuses on fear in the workplace, suggests you start thinking of the emotion as one of your BFFs— the honest, on-top-of-it one who will tell you there’s spinach in your teeth. “Ask what the fear is saying,” says Moniak. “It’s often that you don’t have an adequate skill set to do what you’re trying to, and if you got a little more knowledgeable, you’d have nothing to be afraid of.” Once you’ve identified the fear (taking on a leadership role at work, say), you can develop your skills (reading books or taking classes about managing a team successfully and getting to know the people you’ll be leading) enough to gain confidence and get moving.
Invite Jitters
A long-term approach to becoming less fearful, says Kerr, is to “engage with that stress response but in more enjoyable scenarios—trying different foods, going to new places.” She points out, “Older people especially sometimes restrict activity and narrow their lives out of fear. Encouraging yourself to be adventurous and curious, and pushing yourself in terms of entertainment or scholarship or activities, is a way to increase your resilience and sense of competency”—both excellent attributes to have the next time you find yourself in a scary situation.
To Deflate Worry
Be Specific
“If you’re nervous something bad will happen, narrow it down specifically to who, what, when, where, why,” says clinical psychologist Ellen Hendriksen, PhD—that way you can either figure out how to face the issue or realize it’s not as threatening as you once thought. For example, Hendriksen says, “people with social anxiety will often think, Everybody is going to hate me. But when I ask them to get specific, they realize the concern is actually, ‘Oh, Darla and Jolene are going to be judgmental of my outfit.’ That’s very different, and when it’s expressed, then we can deal with it.”
Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst
When you’re anxious about something going wrong, Hendriksen advises asking—and answering—the question, what if? “This might mean, If Sam and I break up, I’ll go on a long trip. Or, to take a personal example, when I was worried I might get Covid-19 and have to self-quarantine, I decided that if I did, I’d stay in the study. It has a glass door, so I’d be able to see my kids even if I couldn’t be in the same room. ” Whatever the circumstance, having a plan reduces the vague uncertainty that makes worry so stressful.
Manage your Expectations
One thing that can make you panic is the fear of disappointing yourself. “If you’re anxious about going to a party because you imagine everyone expects you to be funny and cool and not leave any gaps in conversation, say to yourself, I don’t have to perform. I just have to show up and listen and be interested in other people, and that’s enough,” says Hendriksen. “Modifying your own standards away from perfectionism is very important in reducing anxiety.”
To Disarm Trauma
Look Past It
In eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), a therapeutic treatment that has gained traction in the past 30 years, the therapist has a client describe a past trauma, “recalling the images, thoughts, feelings, sensations, and what remains disturbing about it,” says Deany Laliotis, a licensed independent social worker and director of training at the EMDR Institute in Watsonville, California. The client is then guided through a series of eye movements, following the therapist’s fingers as they move back and forth, almost as if watching a tennis match, while recalling the trauma. This allows her to “notice what comes to mind about that memory while at the same time maintaining an awareness that it’s not happening now,” says Laliotis. As she reexperiences the trauma while focusing on the eye movement, “the emotional and physical distress and confusion is processed out, and eventually it’s over permanently because the way the memory is encoded in the brain has changed,” says Laliotis. “It no longer has an emotional charge with a corresponding body sensation, so the recalled experience and other memories like it are effectively neutralized. The past is in the past rather than the present”—a potentially life-changing development for sufferers of PTSD, and a reminder that just because something once scared you doesn’t mean you have to be frightened forever.
Expose Yourself
Specific phobias are often treated with exposure therapy, confronting the dreaded object in increasingly intense ways: An arachnophobe might start looking at a picture of a spider, then a spider stuffed animal, and ultimately engage with a real arachnid. It’s very effective—60 to 90 percent of patients who stick with the protocols see improvement—but it can be difficult to keep confronting your deepest fear. Kerr and a colleague are currently experimenting with flipping the script, starting with the most terrifying but amusing over-the-top version of a fear and scaling down. For example, says Kerr, “we took a subway car, which is a common exposure for people with social anxiety, and, using virtual reality techniques, filled it not only with people but with zombies and other scary-but-fun figures.” Preliminary findings show that starting with the outlandishly worst-case scenario that works its way down to an everyday fear makes that phobia seem, says Kerr, “like no big deal.” It’s new research that bears out an old truth: Fear loses its power once we face it. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a40899581/running-from-my-phobia-ran-my-life/ | 2022-09-02T02:27:59Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a40899581/running-from-my-phobia-ran-my-life/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The idea of being alone is not always seen as a good thing. Too often, being alone is associated with the word lonely, but the two ideas are not mutually exclusive. Getting to the point where you enjoy being alone—and dare I say, are happy alone—is a powerful place to be, and one that can be very grounding and rewarding once you're comfortable in that.
In order to feel happy alone, you must first build a relationship with yourself. "Building a relationship with yourself involves actually getting to know yourself, as you would anyone else you wanted to build a relationship with," explains Nancy Colier, psychotherapist and author of The Emotionally Exhausted Woman.
Colier adds that "while you may think you already know yourself, maybe more than you want to know, most of what you know is probably about who you should be and shouldn’t be, as opposed to who you really are."
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In that sense, getting to know yourself unapologetically is the first step to learning how to love yourself and be happy alone. Here are a few more expert-led ways to find happiness alone.
How to Be Your Own Best Friend
First of all, be mindful of judgments that might arise when spending time focusing on yourself, and remind yourself that putting yourself first is a healthy move. "As women, we're taught to be selfless, to take care of others’ needs over our own, and if possible, to have no needs of our own," says Colier. "If we put ourselves on the list of people who matter; if we choose to spend time with ourselves, we’re often labeled selfish and entitled."
Colier says it might be helpful to acknowledge the loss up until this point of not having experienced true love for yourself or even happiness in solitude. You can even do a small ritual like burning a candle or journaling to signify the start of your personal journey to loving yourself and appreciating being alone. "Journaling can be a wonderful way to discover new things about ourselves and gain deeper insights into who we are," says Kristin Wilson, a counselor and chief experience officer at Newport Healthcare. "Writing in a journal can provide an emotional release and offer a place for us to be completely honest and authentic with ourselves," she adds.
How to Feel Less Lonely
Loneliness can be harmful to both our physical and mental health, so it is important to tackle feelings of loneliness as they arise. But ending loneliness doesn't necessarily mean adding more people into your life.
"When we feel lonely, we immediately set out to expand our circle of people, convinced that more intimacy with others is the answer to our emptiness," says Colier. "While this approach can be helpful, the most profound form of loneliness we experience comes from our disconnection with ourselves."
To get closer to yourself, start by getting curious about who you are, your truth, what you really feel in certain situations, and what you truthfully want out of life, says Colier. "When you start paying attention to and relating to yourself with curiosity and kindness, as a destination and someone worth knowing, a new kind of intimacy forms, an intimacy with yourself, which in fact is the most reliable remedy for loneliness," she says.
How to Enjoy the Solo Life
Wilson says you should be mindful about spending your alone time focused on technology. "Take a step back from social media so that you’re not focused on what others are doing or feel that you are missing out on something," says Wilson. "Mindless scrolling can often leave us feeling sad and lonely."
If you're feeling stuck, try unpacking "your narratives and core beliefs about what it means to spend time with yourself," adds Colier. Think about what’s in the way of enjoying that time.
A few things that could be getting in the way: "Do you think it makes you a bad person to want to be in 'just' your own company? Does time with yourself mean that you cannot spend time with others, that it’s either-or?" says Colier.
"Enjoying time with yourself, fundamentally, requires evolving your idea of yourself, from someone whose purpose is to pay attention to and serve others, to someone who's deserving of your own attention—for the simple reason that you want and need it," she says.
When spending time alone, keep the focus on "What do I want?" Colier says that so much of how we spend our time is based around the question "What should I do?" Instead, "when you allow yourself to live from want, time with yourself has the possibility of being joyful and genuinely nourishing," she says. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a41045387/how-to-be-happy-alone/ | 2022-09-02T02:28:09Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a41045387/how-to-be-happy-alone/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
After a drink at a hotel bar during a little road trip in Virginia a few months ago, I wrote a tweet about my upcoming wedding. My fiancé, Wes, had just gone to our room to grab my jacket so I wouldn’t be cold on our walk to dinner. I don’t typically drink much, so after my cocktail, I was feeling sentimental, giddy, and lucky in love.
The tweet read: “I’m very excited to get married this year, at age 44. There’s a maturity and clarity that I would have never been able to access in my 20s or 30s to be a healthy partner. I will never say I waited for him all my life. I was waiting for me.”
I’m no stranger to social media, and I had recently received a flood of responses when I shared the announcement of my engagement. Even so, I never imagined that in a matter of two days, over 80,000 people would find a home in my words about waiting. While there was a flurry of encouraging comments, sweet stories, comical advice, and replies from those respectfully stating that marriage isn’t for them, there were also critics. Some people implied that something was wrong with me and accused me of being cruel to my unborn children by waiting until 44 to be a potential parent (even though we decided long ago to not have kids).
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But the messages from neither my supporters nor my detractors struck me as much as the selection of vulnerable revelations from those wishing to be in a healthy intimate partnership. I could feel and hear the disappointment while reading words like “lucky you, this will never happen for me” or “I’m sick of waiting so I gave up.” I worried that my tweet was contributing to the toxic thinking that marriage is a prize that one must obtain for happiness and love—the very fantasy I had finally relinquished.
I grew up a child of divorced parents and sought refuge, escape, and entertainment through TV. I’d watch soap operas and sitcoms, which gave a romanticized view of love. Everything would be resolved in 30 to 60 minutes, and the couple would be all smiles by the time the credits rolled. Thanks to my mother and the elder aunties who watched me after school, my main jam became General Hospital.
I was looking for a relationship to show me I was worthy of being loved.
As I grew older and started to be interested in boys, I applied that microwave philosophy in my relationships and was continually disappointed in the realization that it would take a lot longer than 30 minutes to resolve the problems of a real-life intimate partnership. Like many people who are single or searching, I was looking for a relationship to show me I was worthy of being loved. I was sure that someone “choosing” me would make me feel good about the woman I looked at in the mirror every day. Plagued by a lack of self-worth that no amount of accolades or validation would solve, I realize now that I helped destroy my relationships to confirm my worst fears about myself.
I built a successful career, climbing to the top ranks of the White House, and was at a place where I felt confident in what I achieved. Still, at 39, I was riddled with personal insecurities. After eight years with President and Mrs. Obama in D.C., my world was rocked by a horrible breakup with someone I met in my last year of the administration. This was someone with whom I planned to make a life and live happily ever after. His departure brought me to my knees—literally and figuratively. Looking back, I feel silly writing that, not because of my passionate reaction, but because he so clearly wasn’t worthy of it.
Turning 40 was a changing point for me. I sought out therapy with commitment and intention. It wasn’t just the actual breakup; the split brought up those feelings that were buried but not dead. Feelings of insecurity, shame, and guilt. I wasn’t a stranger to therapy, but this is the first time I took it seriously because I was ready to boldly face everything—no matter how painful.
Turning 40 was a changing point for me.
I also dove deeper into my faith, which forced me to focus on my relationship with God– another relationship that needed some work. I was disappointed in God. I didn’t think I was one of God’s chosen ones despite what Scripture had told me. Why would God let me feel so low even though I was praying and following all the rules? One day in my apartment in Brooklyn, I googled “churches” and walked into one that weekend. Not only did the sermon focus on mental health, but the church had counselors available for free for anyone who needed them. Soon, I turned my faith inward to focus on my strengths. My prayers began to fill with words of gratitude for my body, my soul, and my spirit. They became less focused on external requests, which allowed me to see myself as deserving of healthy love, in all its forms. I started to reclaim the parts of me that were existing for someone else, like a partner, or something else, like a star-studded career. Could I still enjoy my own body if it wasn’t attracting a partner? Could I value my own ideas if they weren’t bringing me acclaim or promotions? I had to sit in discomfort and break up with the ways in which I thought love was supposed to feel and go. This was done by building a foundation of love for myself, not someone else. Trust me, I recognize that this sounds a bit corny, idealistic, and unrealistic. But I let go of feeling corny. I said yes to being idealistic.
I met Wes in the summer of 2019, exactly 15 months after committing to a therapy office, a church, and a gym. Like so many other New York singles, I was working by day and swiping by night. When I matched with Wes, it was the first time in my life I was looking just for companionship without expectation.
Wes and I had a slow but fun start. I was working at the Ford Foundation, and it was the first night of the Ford gallery opening. He let me know how much he loved doing things around the city and being in the nonprofit realm, so I knew he’d appreciate visiting the mecca of traditional philanthropy. We quickly realized we were perfectly opposite, but in all the best ways that kept us laughing all night.
I said yes to being idealistic.
On that first date, Wes told me the story of his divorce, and I told him about my recent journey of self-discovery, not skipping or sugarcoating any details. We’d broken all the dating rules about oversharing, but it turns out, we were both okay with that. It wasn’t all butterflies, however, and still isn’t. Now I know that all relationships are work. We stumble, we disagree, and we do our best to work through everything by talking about hard things like politics, race, privilege, and finances. We also do our best to work through the annoying things, like when I would rather leave clean laundry on the bed instead of folding it or when he subjects me to Phish concerts during a long road trip.
As we head toward our wedding day this month, I know this relationship is different, because I am different. I’m still learning, and I’m still growing. This is a lifelong process. I continue to do the self-work, too. I recognize that doubt is normal and dare to meet my fears and his, and this keeps us balanced as we walk the tightrope of growth.
I’m allowing myself to feel joy and be in the clouds, while also keeping both feet on the ground. My heart, health, and soul are the priority. It took me over 40 years to become a version of myself that welcomed the real work it takes to reap abundance and joy, instead of the one looking for a fairy tale.
I’ve never been a timeline or rule follower in life, so I’m pretty much on brand here. The wedding in September is a celebration with our community, and a public declaration of our love and commitment to one another. Every single day, I look at Wes and am so excited to share my life with someone who is getting the absolute best version of me, and that was worth the wait.
Deesha Dyer is an award-winning strategist, community organizer, and the founder and CEO of Hook & Fasten, a social impact firm and co-founder of non-profit, beGirl.world. A 2019 Resident Fellow for the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, her journey began at a community college and led to her role as social secretary for the Obama White House. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relationships-love/a41046212/deesha-dyer-marriage-self-love/ | 2022-09-02T02:28:19Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relationships-love/a41046212/deesha-dyer-marriage-self-love/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Lawrence William Lamm 1933- Lawrence “Larry” William Lamm, died August 29th, 2022 at home, surrounded by his children. He was born February 27th, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York. Larry retired after 40 years of combined service in the Army Reserve, US Air Force, Wyoming Air National Guard, and the Air Force Reserve. He was the first full-time clinic and aeromedical evacuation technician for the Wyoming Air National Guard. He also served a tour with the USAF Medical Inspector General’s Office for two years. He served on active duty during the Korean, Vietnam, and Gulf War Conflicts in which he received numerous citations including the United States Meritorious Service Award twice. Larry was a member of The National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, Knights of Columbus, Civitan’s Club, and Cheyenne Frontier Days Heels. He served as a volunteer for CFD on the Grounds Committee and former Park Police and was instrumental in establishing the first aid station for the CFD Grounds Committee. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and sang in the church choir. Above all, he was a proud father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is survived by his children: David L. Lamm, Michelle Beahm (Steve), Elizabeth Lamm Pollock (Richard), Georjean Lamm (Rob), Cindy Rivera (Jerry), Sharon Lamm Acord (Melvin), Lynn Mosier (Brad), and Gregory Lawrence Lamm. Grandchildren: Heather Richardson (Brian), Krystal Lamm, Lyndsey Lamm Bobo, Marina Lamm, Jeshua Lamm, Marisa Beahm (Richard), Jenna Beahm, Justin Turano, Mason Rivera (Mona), Analiese Rivera, Kelsi Rae Rivera, Brycen Sullivan, Lunden Mosier, and Delaney Mosier. Great grandchildren: Brody Sullivan, Olivia Richardson, Kenzie Lamm, Lyndon Bobo, Ayda Lamm, Ethan Walsh, Keara Turano, Steven Rivera, Israel Rivera, and Bianca Rivera. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. George C. Lamm, and mother, Jeanne Lamm of Forest Hills, NY. Larry served his family, his community, his country, and his God well, and brings a basket full of fruit to his final account. Rosary Service will be held at Holy Trinity Church, 1808 Hot Springs Avenue, Cheyenne WY, on Thursday, September 8th, 2022 at 6:00 PM Funeral will be held at Holy Trinity Church, 1808 Hot Springs Avenue, Cheyenne WY, on Friday, September 9th, 2022 at 1:00 PM, with reception following at the Buckle Club, 1230 West 8th Avenue, Cheyenne, WY at 4:00 PM. Internment will take place at the Cheyenne National Cemetery on Hildreth Road, Cheyenne, WY on Monday, September 12th, 2022 at 1:00 PM In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Larry’s name to: Cheyenne Frontier Days Memorial Scholarship Foundation, or the CFD Volunteer Crisis Fund at The Foundation - Cheyenne Frontier Days (cfdrodeo.com); or the Friday Food Bag Foundation http://cheyenneffbag.org/. 2022
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LARAMIE and CHEYENNE – Confirmation via lab testing that an Albany County cat has died of plague has state health officials cautioning pet owners statewide, including in the Cheyenne area.
The infected animal was mostly an outdoor cat in the rural area, as opposed to being from the part of the county that includes the city of Laramie, the Wyoming Department of Health reported in a Thursday news release. WDH noted the animal lived primarily in outbuildings.
Other cats in a group in the same area also have died over the past several months, according to WDH, “indicating likely spread of plague.”
The warning comes as the Cheyenne Animal Shelter has seen several cats get sick with feline panleukopenia. The situations in Cheyenne and in Albany County are separate, representatives of the shelter and WDH told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle.
“Plague is a serious bacterial infection that can be deadly for pets and people if not treated as soon as possible with antibiotics,” said Courtney Tillman, epidemiologist with WDH, in the department's written announcement. “The disease can be passed to humans from ill animals and by fleas coming from infected animals. We are letting people know of the potential threat.”
Regarding the announcement, WDH's spokesperson told the WTE that "people in Albany County may want to know there is current confirmation of plague in their area." Additionally, the spokesperson wrote in an email, "people anywhere in Wyoming should be aware that plague is a potential threat."
At the animal shelter in Cheyenne, various steps are being taken to treat cats who are infected with a different disease. Feline panleukopenia, also known as feline distemper or feline parvo, has been found among cats there, and the goal is to help prevent continued spread within the shelter's building, officials from the organization said.
The director of medicine at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter has explained that "we are dealing with very different symptoms" than occur with plague, wrote a spokesperson for the organization in an email to the WTE. The shelter, the spokesperson added, has "several confirmed cases of feline panleukopenia" that were detected "after administering tests."
No human illnesses
Meanwhile, in Albany County, there have been no human illnesses associated with the current situation, WDH reported.
A human case of pneumonic plague was reported in a Fremont County person last September, according to the new WDH announcement. In that case, the person had exposure to a sick outdoor cat.
WDH's Tillman said the disease is rare in humans, and is naturally found in the western U.S. among populations of rodents, spread mostly by infected fleas. “It is safe to assume a risk for plague exists all around our state,” she said.
Because fleas are often the main vehicle of spreading plague to pets, the state health agency has tips for pet owners:
- Use repellent if exposure to fleas is possible during activities such as camping, hiking or working outdoors. Products containing DEET can be applied to skin, as well as to clothing.
- Keep fleas off indoor and outdoor pets by applying flea control products. Animals that roam freely outdoors are more likely to come into contact with plague-infected animals or fleas.
- Avoid unnecessary exposure to rodents, including avoiding areas with unexplained rodent die-offs and rodent carcasses.
- If pets become sick, take them to a veterinarian.
- Don't allow dogs or cats that roam free to share beds with people.
- Reduce rodent habitats around the home, workplace and recreational areas by removing brush, rock piles, junk, cluttered firewood and possible rodent food supplies.
- Wear gloves and a mask if handling potentially infected or dead animals to prevent contact between your skin and the plague bacteria and to prevent inhaling the plague bacteria.
Laramie shelter
While the WDH is warning people about plague spreading in a rural area of the county, there haven’t been any noticeable issues with pet health in the city of Laramie, said Elena Vargas, office manager for Laramie Animal Welfare Society.
Vargas said LAWS hasn’t noticed any unusual or alarming health issues with pets the shelter has come into contact with.
“Definitely not, thank goodness,” she told the Laramie Boomerang by phone. Other than a bout with feline pinkeye, “we’ve seen nothing deadly to our cats since I’ve been here.”
The potential for pets to catch and spread plague is “always something that’s in the back of our minds,” Vargas said.
She said LAWS takes measures to reduce the risk of local animals catching and/or spreading disease and recommends pet owners do the same.
“We take measures no matter where we take an animal,” she said. “We always clean everything the animal touches. We have a veterinary-grade cleaner, and we spray everything down.”
Plague symptoms in pets can include enlarged lymph glands; swelling in the neck, face or around the ears; fever; chills; lack of energy; coughing; vomiting; diarrhea and dehydration. Symptoms in people can include fever, swollen and tender lymph glands, extreme exhaustion, headache, chills, coughing, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea.
More information about plague is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov/plague/. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/plague-confirmed-in-albany-county-cat/article_5b15e4e8-2a44-11ed-ba16-8f209ab60f6a.html | 2022-09-02T02:31:19Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/plague-confirmed-in-albany-county-cat/article_5b15e4e8-2a44-11ed-ba16-8f209ab60f6a.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), has launched a biometric identification card for its members.
President of PMAN, Mr Pretty Okafor, unveiled the card during the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos.
The card launch, expected to revolutionise the body’s mode of operation, was done in partnership with Zenith Bank.
The introduction of the biometric card is expected to frontally eliminate challenges related to copyright protection and royalty distribution. Other benefits include quick and convenient access to health insurance, legal assistance, issuance of visa at embassies, as well as addressing pension issues.
Okafor also announced the near-completion of a system to partner with other musician’s associations from 16 African countries.
He said: “In order to address issues of effective copyright protection and efficient royalty distribution, all players in the industry must actively collaborate closely and speak with one voice”.
The PMAN president added that the purpose of the biometric ID card is to have a database which will seamlessly and efficiently administer the over five million members of the association in Nigeria, under a single demographic umbrella.
Members were also advised to take advantage of the proactive measure by visiting the nearest Zenith bank branch, pay a registration fee of N6,000, and then proceed to the PMAN website for registration.
The body also pledged its determination to consistently protect and promote the interests of musicians in Nigeria.
Hosted by veteran rap artiste, Ruggedman, the event had in attendance top musicians and personalities like Mr John Asein, Director General, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), PMAN’s 1st Vice President, Sunny Nneji, 2nd Vice President, Zaaki Azzay, Treasurer, Asha Gangali, General Secretary, Benny Aita,; Edo, Bayelsa, Kaduna and Lagos PMAN governor, among others. | https://tribuneonlineng.com/pman-launches-biometric-id-card-in-partnership-with-zenith-bank/ | 2022-09-02T02:31:32Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/pman-launches-biometric-id-card-in-partnership-with-zenith-bank/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Bayanni, real names Abimbola Oladokun, was recently unveiled as the latest artiste under Don Jazzy’s Mavin records imprint and has hit the ground running with the release of his self titled EP. In this interview by ROTIMI IGE, he reveals how he was signed to the Mavins and plans for music domination.
What does the name Bayanni mean?
Bayanni is of a Philippine origin, and it means someone who is brave, fearless and determined.
Tell us, was it always the dream for you to get discovered and signed to Mavin?
What I remember is having at least four different dreams of me having a session with Don Jazzy. When it finally happened it was like ‘déjà vu’.
How did your discovery happen?
On the 22nd of December 2019, around 2:30 a.m, Don Jazzy sent me a direct message on Instagram. I was asleep but for some reason, I was feeling uneasy in my sleep, so I woke up at about 5:30 a.m, picked up my phone and the first thing I saw was a direct message from Don Jazzy saying ‘Bonjour’. It took me at least 15 minutes to process the whole thing and reply. He said he saw my freestyle videos and thought to have a chat with me.
How did you feel meeting Don Jazzy for the first time?
I felt great! It was at that moment I knew there was no going back.
What is your musical background like? Was it always going to be music for you?
I was born into a musically inclined family; all my siblings played at least one instrument and my mother would always sing to us at every opportunity she had. I joined the choir at an early age, and when I was about seven years old, I was already playing musical instruments. So, I have always been doing music, but I only decided to do it professionally since 2016.
Who would you say are your greatest musical influences and how have they influenced your music?
Some of my greatest musical influences are Wande Coal, Olamide, Davido, Wizkid, Fela, Lagbaja (the names I remember at this point). They all had a huge impact on my music because I listened to them while growing up. I picked up a lot from their styles of music.
You are an accounting graduate from the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and after a degree, you are still chasing a career in music. Why’s that?
Well, I think everyone has that one thing they know they are best at. Mine was making music. I always knew I would do music; the signs were there from when I was a child. By the time I told my parents I wanted to pursue my music career after school, they didn’t even hinder me. They supported me whole heartedly because they already saw it coming too.
On the same day you were unveiled, your EP ‘Bayanni’ was released. As the newest talent out of Mavin Records, do you feel pressured to excel.
I have gone through all the necessary professional training with the team at Mavin, so I believe I’m properly armed for the music industry. And no, I don’t feel pressured, rather I feel motivated. Looking at all the great things my predecessors have achieved, I’m only motivated to do more so I can achieve more. But I’m taking it one step at a time and I know in due time, the world will get to know me and my music.
Let’s talk about that project, what is the inspiration behind your EP?
This EP is an introduction to Bayanni; all four tracks are to show the diversity in my sound and range. Also, it encompasses my struggles, my thoughts, my love life and my social life. Like I said, this is only an introduction, I have so much more coming soon.
Your song ‘Family’ is such a powerful song as it evokes so many emotions; gratitude, reflection, joy, even pain. Where did that song come from?
For me, family is everything. I learnt it all from family. I learnt how to love, I learnt discipline, I learnt to be brave and courageous from my brothers. I have four brothers (a family of five boys), I’m sure you can imagine what that feels like. My family has been my strength from the onset. I made the song ‘Family’ out of my love for my family, and I’m sure a whole lot of other people can relate too.
The EP made multiple entries on the music charts within the first 24 hours, how does that make you feel?
It feels really great, it’s quite surreal to be honest. But it kind of puts me on my toes as well as it makes me understand that there’s so much more I can achieve with God’s grace and determination.
This is the beginning of your career, what is the most exciting thing you are looking forward to?
Performing live on stage, singing my song and having people sing it back to me. I can’t wait for that to happen!
What should we expect from Bayanni in the future?
Nothing short of good music. All I can say is that my team and I have put in work and will continue to put in more work, and with God on our side, we are ready to receive the blessings.
With professional training at Mavin, I’m properly armed to succeed in the music industry – Bayanni | https://tribuneonlineng.com/with-mavin-im-properly-armed-to-succeed-in-the-music-industry-bayanni/ | 2022-09-02T02:31:45Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/with-mavin-im-properly-armed-to-succeed-in-the-music-industry-bayanni/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Top Dawg Entertainment’s newest superstar, Doechii, was in Chicago recently. Rolling out talked to the eclectic artist about her style, her influences and how she navigates the industry as a dark-skinned Black woman.
Top Dawg Entertainment’s newest superstar, Doechii, was in Chicago recently. Rolling out talked to the eclectic artist about her style, her influences and how she navigates the industry as a dark-skinned Black woman. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/01/doechii-shares-how-she-navigates-the-industry-as-a-dark-skinned-black-woman/ | 2022-09-02T02:37:32Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/01/doechii-shares-how-she-navigates-the-industry-as-a-dark-skinned-black-woman/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
On Aug. 31, Pandora introduced their “Playback” panel with LVRN Radio hosted by Joshua “J1” Raiford, the Vice President of Music Programming for Pandora. The panel included Amber Grimes, the Executive Vice President and GM of LVRN Records, and Justice Baiden, the c0-founder of LVRN Records.
Grimes and Baiden spoke with the label Generation Now, which was created by DJ Drama, Lake Sheezy and Don Cannon. The three music executives discussed their start in the industry, the highs and the lows of making it to the top, and how they were able to find hidden gems in big-name artists such as Lil Uzi Vert and Jack Harlow.
Drama has been known for his collaboration with many different artists over the years, and he discussed how he won his first Grammy with Tyler, the Creator for the album Call Me If You Get Lost.
At the end of the panel, Pandora gifted Drama with a plaque for reaching one billion streams on streaming service.
To end the night, the crowd had the chance to listen to special performances from Seddy Hendrix and DVSN. Daniel Daley, the singer of DVSN, performed the hit single “If I Get Caught,” which has received criticism because of the song’s message.
Daley broke down the meaning of the song during his panel, and also discussed with others if R&B is dead, another topic that has hit social media over the past few weeks. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/01/dvsn-seddy-hendrix-and-generation-now-show-support-at-pandora-music-panel/ | 2022-09-02T02:37:38Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/01/dvsn-seddy-hendrix-and-generation-now-show-support-at-pandora-music-panel/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Rapper J. Cole made history on Sept. 1, 2022, as he will be featured on the cover of the video game “NBA 2K23.” Not only will Cole grace the cover revealed as the “Dreamer Edition,” but he will also appear in the game’s “MyCareer” mode.
” ‘NBA 2K’ has long been a place to discover new musical talent through their game and continues to be a gold standard for showcasing all things basketball culture,” Cole said in a statement. “It’s been an amazing journey to not only appear on a cover of this year’s game but to be part of the MyCareer storyline, soundtrack and bring the Dreamer brand into ‘NBA 2K.’ ”
Cole is not new to the basketball world having played in the Canadian Elite Basketball League for the past two seasons.
On May 19, Cole signed a deal to play for the Scarborough Shooting Stars. The CEBL began in 2019, and it is a professional 10-team league featuring franchises across Canada.
In May 2021, Cole signed with the Rwanda Patriots B.B.C. of the Basketball Africa League. It was expected that he would play between three to six games with the team, and after just three games he finished with five points, five rebounds, and three assists before leaving.
This year’s edition of “NBA 2K” is set to be released on Sept. 9. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/01/j-cole-makes-nba-2k-history/ | 2022-09-02T02:37:44Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/01/j-cole-makes-nba-2k-history/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Nikki Giovanni, the legendary and world-renowned poet, is retiring from Virginia Tech after 35 years of professorship at the esteemed institution.
Giovanni has stepped down from her throne in the English department, which took effect on Sept. 1, 2022.
“In all fairness, I’m getting old,” Giovanni, 79, told Virgina Tech News. “I hope that I’ve done a good job. I hope that I’ve done at least my fair share.”
The multi-award-winning writer is being celebrated campus-wide and nationwide for using her prodigious gifts and worldwide platform to champion civil rights and women’s equity in America.
“Nikki Giovanni has been an important and deeply valued presence on our campus, giving voice to the spirit of Virginia Tech and helping us celebrate, mourn, learn, heal, and be better,” said Virginia Tech President Tim Sands. “Her words will continue to inspire us and touch readers around the world, and while we will miss her regular presence on campus, she will always be a beloved member of our university community.”
Kwame Alexander, now a New York Times bestselling writer and winner of the Newbery Medal, which is given to authors of American children’s literature, treasures his memories as a student in Giovanni’s class.
Giovanni once told Alexander, “Kwame, I can teach you how to write, but I can’t teach you how to be interesting,” he recalled, according to Virginia Tech News. “When I look back, I learned everything. That’s where I got the tools to be able to write.”
Rebecca Weaver-Hightower, currently a professor and chair of the Department of English, said Giovanni is the No. 1 reason she chose to work at Virginia Tech in 2020.
“You don’t find such recognizable poets much anymore across the generations,” said Weaver-Hightower. “Her work in poetry, in diversity, in social justice have made her name a household word and made her a model for aspiring poets, young women, and people of color, as well as others.”
Below is an excerpt from an interview about her friendship with both Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/01/legendary-poet-and-professor-nikki-giovanni-retires-from-virginia-tech/ | 2022-09-02T02:37:50Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/01/legendary-poet-and-professor-nikki-giovanni-retires-from-virginia-tech/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Stellantis and the National Business League (NBL) launched the inaugural collective of the National Black Supplier Development Program, a group of 15 Black-owned businesses representing geographic diversity and a range of disciplines and commodities.
The program also announced the addition of a diverse group of corporate partners that will enhance the development and business opportunities for participating companies. Corporate partners include additional auto manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers, finance, banking, and other business service providers (see list of companies below).
These important developments build on a successful pilot in which participating companies either secured or were considered for contracts on some of Stellantis’ most significant marketing projects and vehicle programs such as the Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango and Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer. The pilot ran from October 2021 to February 2022.
“These are exciting next steps for the Stellantis-National Business League National Black Supplier Development Program on its journey to ensure that all Black business enterprises and suppliers have an equitable and inclusive stake in the global marketplace,” said Mark Stewart, COO, Stellantis – North America. “The launch of the inaugural collective and addition of outstanding corporate partners ensures the program will be a sustainable source of significant business and development opportunities for Black businesses, entrepreneurs and communities for many years to come.”
Moving forward, Stellantis will continue to provide resources to NBL to support continued development of the online portal at the heart of the program. Detroit-based Computech Corporation is the program’s website portal developer.
Stellantis and NBL will also continue to create the virtual training tools that comprise the program’s resource marketplace. This marketplace will provide access to capital, mentorship and executive coaching, supplier training and development, bid posting, match-making and much more. During the pilot, the group actively participated in coursework on these topics and also benefited from direct interaction with Stellantis leaders, business experts, and Tier 1 suppliers.
The program’s new corporate partners will contribute their expertise to expand on an already rich menu of development tools available through the resource marketplace.
“Launching the inaugural collective of the Stellantis-National Business League National Black Supplier Development Program is an important milestone moment on the road to leveling the playing field and achieving economic justice for Black communities and millions of Black businesses,” said Dr. Kenneth L. Harris, president and CEO of the NBL. “The program is expected to realize 20-30 percent of the untapped potential of Black businesses. The goal is to develop sustainable Black businesses that will impact local and global economies, create jobs through entrepreneurship and grow the number of Black businesses of all sizes.”
At scale, the program will create equity for more than 2.9 million Black businesses in future contracting and procurement opportunities, enabling future success.
Meet the Corporate Partners
- Comerica Bank
- Cummins
- DTE Energy
- Ford Motor Company
- General Motors
- Lear
- Magna
- Toyota
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About National Business League:
Booker T. Washington founded the National Business League on August 23, 1900. It is the first and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan and nonsectarian Black business, and professional trade association in the country. It has 120,000 members nationwide and 125+ Fortune 500 corporate partners, with regional offices in Atlanta, Georgia, Detroit, Michigan, and Los Angeles, California, and national headquarters in Washington, DC, as well as city league chapters throughout all 50 states and internationally. The organization advocates for the interest of 3.2 million Black businesses throughout the United States and the Pan-African diaspora. Website: www.nationalbusinessleague.org
About Stellantis
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) is one of the world’s leading automakers and a mobility provider, guided by a clear vision to offer freedom of movement with distinctive, affordable and reliable mobility solutions. In addition to the Group’s rich heritage and broad geographic presence, its greatest strengths lie in its sustainable performance, depth of experience and the wide-ranging talents of employees working around the globe. Stellantis will leverage its broad and iconic brand portfolio, which was founded by visionaries who infused the brands with passion and a competitive spirit that speaks to employees and customers alike. Stellantis aspires to become the greatest, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders, as well as the communities in which it operates. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/01/stellantis-and-national-business-league-launch-inaugural-collective-of-nbsdp/ | 2022-09-02T02:37:56Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/01/stellantis-and-national-business-league-launch-inaugural-collective-of-nbsdp/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
T.I.’s son, King Harris, has been in the news a few times this year, but it hasn’t always been for the right reasons. In May 2022, Harris got into a verbal argument with Waffle House employees, which was caught on video.
King Harris, who raps under the stage name Kid Saiyan, said to the employee while on Instagram live, “Aye, I can talk however the f— I want to wherever I’m at. I’m on live shawty stop talking to me.”
The worker then told the rapper, “Then stop talking to me in my restaurant.” Harris then responded by laughing, saying, “This ain’t yo f—— restaurant.”
Fast-forward to now, and King has found himself back in trouble. On Aug. 31, Harris posted a mug shot of himself on Instagram and later made a video after his release. According to the video, a young woman said that she received a violation for not wearing a seatbelt, while Harris said he “got four.” There is still no word on why Harris was arrested.
In the caption of the video, it says “I’m bacc. F— 12!! A lil minor set bacc fa a major come bacc.”
In another video, Harris says, “Everybody that’ saying a n—- trying to be gangsta. I ain’t ask for the police to pull me over, y’all b—- a– n—–.”
Harris then criticized the media sites that posted his mug shots as well. “How about y’all post that new music video that just dropped, but y’all want to post a n—- going to jail,” Harris said.
The last time Harris got in trouble, T.I. hopped on social media to defend his son. There hasn’t been anything to come from his side yet, so we’ll have to wait and see if the father has something to say. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/01/t-i-s-son-speaks-out-after-his-recent-arrest/ | 2022-09-02T02:38:02Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/01/t-i-s-son-speaks-out-after-his-recent-arrest/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The A2 in Kent has been closed in both directions following a serious collision just before 1.30am today. The road has been closed between the A20 and the A258 and the emergency services are currently in attendance at the scene.
It is not known whether anyone was injured in the incident, or when the road will be reopened. National Highways reported: "The A2 in Kent is closed in both directions between the A258 and A20 in Dover due to a serious road traffic collision.
"Kent Police and emergency services are currently in attendance. The closure is expected to remain in place for several hours."
National roads information service Inrix updated at 1.55am today: "A2 in both directions closed due to serious accident from A20 (Eastern Docks roundabout) to A258 (St Margaret's At Cliffe/Deal roundabout)."
They added: "Diversion - the only access to the port is via the A20."
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RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (Border Report) — There were smiles and handshakes all around Thursday as federal officials gave local law enforcement agencies in Starr County $3 million to assist Border Patrol agents in this area, which has some of the highest rates of drug and human smuggling in the nation.
The money comes from Operation Stonegarden and is the most ever this South Texas border county has received in a fiscal year since the program began in 2008, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, told Border Report.
“It’s the largest increase that we’ve seen and it’s the largest amount that they’ve done in one particular year. The $3 million is for the sheriff, for the constables, for the police officers and now part of that will go to DPS to help them coordinate,” said Cuellar, vice chairman of the House Appropriations Homeland Security Committee, who helped to secure the funds.
This is a $600,000 increase from Fiscal Year 2021, and is the only increase in funding from Operation Stonegarden among eight South Texas border counties, according to data obtained by Border Report.
“We can’t do it just with the federal government alone. It’s important to coordinate with local deputies, local police, local DPS officers all coordinating with the Border Patrol,” Cuellar said.
The boost in funds come during the last month of this fiscal year and were monies Cuellar said he got directed to Starr County because it has some of the highest rates of border crime.
A few years ago, Cuellar said he helped to push through Congress an increase in funding for Operation Stonegarden, up to $90 million from $55 million, and that freed up more money for the Southwest border.
Operation Stonegarden includes grants from the Department of Homeland Security, that are administered through states, and are available to any law enforcement agency along the borders with Mexico and Canada, according to DHS.
The $3 million from Operation Stonegarden for Starr County, Texas, will be distributed among local law enforcement agencies. (Sandra Sanchez/Border Report Photos)
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican who represents a large swath of the border in West Texas, has filed a bill to double the annual budget for Operation Stonegarden to $180 million, with at least $60 million reserved for the purchasing of technology and communications equipment
“Operation Stonegarden is a lifeline for our Border Patrol who rely on local law enforcement and sheriffs to support their efforts at our southern border,” Gonzales said in a statement.
“It’s a great program that allows us, the federal agencies, to rely on our community partners and provides them money for funds that they need for their equipment, vehicles, fuel. It helps us get more boots on the ground to be able to have more eyes on the border and on the river,” RGV Sector Border Patrol Acting Assistant Chief Patrol Agent Christian Alvarez told Border Report.
The funds received in Starr County will be distributed among various municipal police departments and the Starr County Sheriff’s Office, along with the district attorney’s office and constables, and will be used for overtime pay, vehicles, fuel, technology and new equipment, Cuellar said.
Alvarez says Starr County, with just 65,000 residents, has led the nation in terms of narcotic seizures.
“It’s a very active area. It’s a very desolate area. There’s not a lot of infrastructure so we do require manpower on the ground to be able to make those seizures,” Alvarez said.
Roma Police Chief IV Garza Jr., said his 25 patrol agents often are involved in chases, bailouts and help Border Patrol agents retrieve bundles of marijuana and other drugs that transnational criminal organizations try to get across the Rio Grande from Mexico.
“We do see a lot of traffic coming in whether it’s smuggling persons or narcotics so our officers stay very busy with border security as well and we do help Border Patrol out a lot,” Garza said.
He said the money from Operation Stonegarden supplies overtime pay for officers to work on their off-time, and that allows for a multiplication of forces on the ground.
“It enhances our protection because these officers are working Stonegarden operations and border security operations,” Garza said.
Since the program began in 2008, Starr County has received almost $25 million from Operation Stonegarden.
Neighboring Hidalgo County, with a population over 860,000, received $6 million this fiscal year from Operation Stonegarden, the same amount the county received in 2021, according to data.
Webb County, which includes Laredo, received $4.3 million, and also did not receive an increase from 2021 to 2022. | https://www.wwlp.com/border-report-tour/operation-stonegarden-south-texas-county-gets-record-3-million-to-help-fight-border-crime/ | 2022-09-02T02:40:07Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/border-report-tour/operation-stonegarden-south-texas-county-gets-record-3-million-to-help-fight-border-crime/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Two men were wounded in a police-involved shooting Thursday evening in Dale City.
The shooting happened in the 14700 block of Fox Glove Court, a townhouse community off Cloverdale Road, about 7 p.m. Two men were flown by helicopter to an area trauma center in unknown condition.
No officers were injured, Prince William County police Officer Adam Beard said. He said there is no active threat to the community and the scene is contained. | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/two-wounded-in-police-involved-shooting-in-dale-city/article_c200ac24-2a5d-11ed-a68d-fb8fd1b284dd.html | 2022-09-02T02:41:23Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/two-wounded-in-police-involved-shooting-in-dale-city/article_c200ac24-2a5d-11ed-a68d-fb8fd1b284dd.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A 5-year-old boy was struck and killed by a pickup truck in Queens Thursday — and his parents watched in horror as the driver fled.
The child was crossing 100th Street with his parents when the driver of a white Dodge pickup truck turned onto the East Elmhurst block and struck the boy just before 5:30 p.m., police said.
The driver drove off from the scene as the boy’s parents watched helplessly.
The 5-year-old suffered severe trauma to the head and torso, police said.
EMS rushed him to Elmhurst Hospital, but he couldn’t be saved. He was pronounced dead at 6:10 p.m.
His identity is pending family notification.
The NYPD Collisions Investigation Squad was on the scene investigating the incident.
The Dodge driver remains at large. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/01/5-year-old-boy-struck-and-killed-in-queens-hit-and-run/ | 2022-09-02T02:42:29Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/01/5-year-old-boy-struck-and-killed-in-queens-hit-and-run/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
President Biden repeatedly slammed Donald Trump and “MAGA Republicans” in an overtly political primetime address the White House billed as “the battle for the soul of the nation” — a speech ignored by all major TV networks and carried by just two cable channels.
With a heckler relentlessly shouting, “F–k Joe Biden” throughout the 24-minute speech, the president called “MAGA Republicans” and supporters of his predecessor and potential 2024 rival Donald Trump a threat to “the republic.”
“Too much of what’s happening in our country today is not normal. Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans represent an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our republic,” Biden said feet from Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
“There’s no question that the Republican Party today is dominated, driven and intimidated by Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans. And that is a threat to this country.”
“They’re entitled to be outrageous. This is a democracy,” Biden said about 20 minutes into his speech as the heckling continued, audible on the official White House video feed.
“Good manners is nothing they’ve ever suffered from,” he cracked.
The speech was carried live by few TV outlets. Only CNN and MSNBC ran the remarks live. ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS, Fox News and Fox Business did not air it.
Biden spoke after his press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters at an afternoon briefing that “it’s not a political speech” and that “he’s going to talk about uniting the people of this country who believe in equality and democracy.”
But Biden cast aside that pretense of steering clear of politics by mentioning Trump by name three times and his MAGA — or Make America Great Again — political movement 12 times.
“MAGA Republicans have made their choice. They embrace anger. They thrive on chaos. They live not in the light of truth, but in the shadow of lies. Together, we can choose a different path,” Biden said.
The commander in chief spoke before a military band and a crowd of supporters as he said that Republicans are plotting to manipulate elections in their favor.
“They’re working right now, as I speak, in state after state to give power to decide elections in America to partisans and cronies, empowering election deniers to undermine democracy itself,” Biden insisted.
“I will not stand by and watch elections in this country stolen by people who simply refuse to accept that they lost. I will not stand by and watch the most fundamental freedom in his country — the freedom to vote and have your vote counted — be taken from you and the American people.”
The juxtaposition of the military members in the speech even drew a rebuke from a CNN news host.
“Whatever you think of this speech the military is supposed to be apolitical. Positioning Marines in uniform behind President Biden for a political speech flies in the face of that. It’s wrong when Democrats do it. It’s wrong when Republicans do it,” tweeted “New Day” host Brianna Keilar.
Biden insisted that “MAGA Republicans” looked fondly upon the violence by a mob of Trump supports who stormed the Capitol to disrupt certification of his election victory — despite the fact that nearly all elected Republicans condemned the assault.
“They look at the mob the storm the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, brutally attacking law enforcement, not as insurrectionists who placed a dagger at the throat of our democracy. But they look at them as patriots,” Biden said.
“And they see their MAGA failure to stop a peaceful transfer of power after the 2020 election as preparation for the 2022 and 2024 Elections. They tried everything last time to nullify the votes of 81 million people. This time, they’re determined to succeed in thwarting the will of the people.”
Biden went on, “Democracy cannot survive when one side believes there are only two outcomes total election. Either they win, or they were cheated. And that’s where the MAGA Republicans are today.”
“I will not stand by and watch — I will not [let] the will of the American people be overturned by wild conspiracy theories, and baseless evidence-free claims and fraud. I will not stand by and watch elections in this country, stolen by people who simply refuse to accept that they lost,” he said.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy delivered his own speech about two hours earlier, from Biden’s birthplace of Scranton, Penn., and accused the president of waging his own “assault on democracy.”
“Joe Biden and Big Tech colluded to silence your freedom of speech and shut down your voice on the largest communication platforms in the world. That is an assault on democracy,” McCarthy said.
“Joe Biden and his Department of Justice labeled concerned parents who speak at school board meetings as domestic terrorists That is an assault on democracy.” he added. “Joe Biden has unilaterally rewritten the immigration laws of the United States, defying Congress and the Constitution that binds us all. That is an assault on democracy.”
“Joe Biden’s government has shielded his family and his administration from accountability of abuses of power and foreign dealings of his son for personal gain. That is an assault on our democracy,” McCarthy continued. “Joe Biden and the politicized Department of Justice launched a raid on the home of his top political rival Donald Trump. That is an assault on democracy.”
Although bashing Trump and his allies took most of the focus, Biden spoke briefly about why voters should support Democrats instead.
“I give you my word as a Biden I’ve never been more optimistic about America’s future,” Biden said.
“We’re going to end cancer as we know it, mark my words. We’re going to create millions of new jobs and the economy. We’re gonna think big are going to make the 21st century another American Century.”
“That’s where we need to focus our energy on the past, not on divisive culture wars, a politics of grievance, but on a future we can build together,” Biden said. The MAGA Republicans believe that for them to succeed, everyone else has to fail.” | https://nypost.com/2022/09/01/biden-calls-trump-threat-to-country-in-maga-bash-speech/ | 2022-09-02T02:42:41Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/01/biden-calls-trump-threat-to-country-in-maga-bash-speech/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A Kansas woman’s second trial in the double-slaying of her ex-husband and fiancée ended in a hung jury that left the daughter of the former couple sobbing.
After six days of deliberations, jurors could not reach a verdict Thursday on two first-degree murder charges against Dana Chandler, who prosecutors argued was a scorned ex-wife when she allegedly shot them 20 years ago.
Both victims, Mike Sisco, 47, and Karen Harkness, 53 were killed in Topeka in July 2002.
Jury foreman Ben Alford told media members after the trial that seven out of 12 jurors wanted to convict, but the rest of the jury would not get on board with a guilty verdict, the Topeka Capital-Journal reported.
Hailey Sisco, the daughter of Chandler, testified she believed her mother killed her father. At the conclusion of the trial, she was seen crying as she hugged prosecutor Charles Kitt, according to the Topeka Capital-Journal.
Meanwhile, Chandler, 62, was embraced by her defense attorney Tom Bath, the newspaper reported.
A hearing to decide the next steps in the case will be held late this month.
Chandler was actually found guilty of the double-murder in 2012 and sentenced to life behind bars, but the Kansas Supreme Court overturned the conviction because of misconduct by a prosecutor who was later disbarred.
The trial, which started Aug. 5, was delayed multiple times as Chandler’s defense team filed countless motions.
Although there was little physical evidence, the prosecutors argued she obsessed over Sisco and was bitter about the divorce that led to her even spying on the new couple. She called him and his new beau about 700 times in the seven months leading up to their deaths, phone records indicated.
“This is not a case that science can solve,” Kitt said during the trial. “This case is about jealousy of Mike Sisco. Jealousy that Mike Sisco was able to move on with his life. Jealousy about the new relationship that Mike Sisco had found.”
Chandler claimed she was in Colorado at the time of the brutal shooting where she lived, but stories about her specific routes were inconsistent, according to court records. Her lawyer claimed police ignored other suspects because they were too focused on her.
The double-murder was a cold case until CBS’s “48 Hours” aired an episode on the mystery in 2009, which sparked renewed interest in the case.
Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay said in a statement to the Topeka Capital-Journal his office will “conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of the case and the recently concluded trial,” as prosecutors consider trying Chandler for a third time.
With Post wires | https://nypost.com/2022/09/01/trial-of-dana-chandler-in-murders-of-mike-sisco-karen-harkness-ends-in-hung-jury/ | 2022-09-02T02:43:42Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/01/trial-of-dana-chandler-in-murders-of-mike-sisco-karen-harkness-ends-in-hung-jury/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Thursday night that “equality and democracy are under assault” in the U.S. as he sounded an alarm about his predecessor, Donald Trump, and “MAGA Republican” adherents, labeling them an extremist threat to the nation and its future.
Aiming to reframe the November elections as part of a battle for the nation’s soul — “the work of my presidency,” Biden used his prime-time speech at Independence Hall in Philadelphia to argue that Trump and “Make America Great Again” allies are a challenge to nation’s system of government, its standing abroad and its citizens’ way of life.
“Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans represent an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our Republic,” Biden declared. He said they “are determined to take this country backward’ they “promote authoritarian leaders and they fan the flames of political violence.”
The explicit effort by Biden to marginalize Trump and his adherents marks a sharp turn for the president, who preached his desire to bring about national unity in his Inaugural address. White House officials said it reflects his mounting concern about Trump allies’ ideological proposals and relentless denial of the nation’s 2020 election results.
“MAGA forces are determined to take this country backwards,” Biden is saying, according to prepared remarks released by the White House. “Backwards to an America where there is no right to choose, no right to privacy, no right to contraception, no right to marry who you love.”
“For a long time, we’ve reassured ourselves that American democracy is guaranteed. But it is not,” Biden says. “We have to defend it. Protect it. Stand up for it. Each and every one of us.”
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. Now, emboldened by his party’s recent legislative wins and wary of Trump’s return to the headlines, Biden is sharpening his attacks.
Trump plans a rally this weekend in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Biden’s birthplace.
At a Democratic fundraiser last week, Biden likened the “MAGA philosophy” to “semi-fascism.”
In Philadelphia, White House officials said, Biden intended to hark back to the 2017 white supremacist protest in Charlottesville, Virginia, which he says brought him out of political retirement to challenge Trump. Biden argues that the country faces a similar crossroads in the coming months.
Biden allies stress that he is not rejecting the entirety of the GOP and is calling on traditional Republicans to join him in condemning Trump and his followers. It’s a balancing act, given that more than 74 million people voted for Trump in 2020.
“I respect conservative Republicans,” Biden said last week. “I don’t respect these MAGA Republicans.”
Delivering a preemptive rebuttal from Scranton Thursday evening, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy accused Biden of trying to divide Americans, and blasted the Democrats’ record in Washington, pointing to rising inflation, crime and government spending.
“In the past two years, Joe Biden has launched an assault on the soul of America, on its people, on its laws, on its most sacred values,” he said. “He has launched an assault on our democracy. His policies have severely wounded America’s soul, diminished America’s spirit and betrayed America’s trust.”
Asked about McCarthy’s criticism, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said “we understand we hit a nerve” with the GOP leader, and quoted the Republican’s prior statements saying Trump bore responsibility for the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Larry Diamond, an expert on democracy and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, said calling Trump 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.”
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 tried to keep Biden removed from the legal and political maelstrom surrounding the Department of Justice’s discovery of classified documents in Trump’s Florida home. Still, Biden has taken advantage of some Republicans’ quick condemnation of federal law enforcement.
“You can’t be pro-law enforcement and pro-insurrection,” Biden said Tuesday in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.
Biden’s appearance Thursday night was promoted 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 were not expected to carry the address live.
Biden’s trip to Philadelphia is just one of his three to the state within a week, a sign of Pennsylvania’s importance in the midterms, with competitive Senate and governor’s races. However, neither Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, the Democrats’ Senate nominee, nor Attorney General Josh Shapiro, their pick for governor, was expected to attend Thursday night.
The White House intended the speech to unite familiar themes: holding out bipartisan legislative wins on guns and infrastructure as evidence that democracies “can deliver,” pushing back on GOP policies on guns and abortion that Biden says 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 challenges have only increased since the tumult surrounding the 2020 election and the Capitol attack.
Lies surrounding that presidential race have triggered 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.
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 called the claims bogus. Yet Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research polling has shown about two-thirds of Republicans say they do not think Biden was legitimately elected president.
This year, election officials face not only the continuing threat of foreign interference but also ransomware, politically motivated hackers and insider threats. Over the past 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.
Associated Press writer Zeke Miller reported from Washington. Chris Megerian in Washington and Christina A. Cassidy in Atlanta contributed. | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/biden-at-independence-hall-trump-allies-threaten-democracy/ | 2022-09-02T02:46:10Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/biden-at-independence-hall-trump-allies-threaten-democracy/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
(WJW) – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife announced Wednesday it has confirmed cases of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in white-tailed deer in 13 Ohio counties.
EHD, sometimes referred to as “zombie deer,” is a viral infection deer get from biting midges. The infected deer can lose their fear of humans and have other neurological signs like circling, weakness, not eating. Deer that die from EHD often have a swollen tongue, eyelids, neck or head. While it’s usually fatal, some deer survive and develop immunity.
The deadly disease has been documented in other states as well.
In July, more than 300 deer on a Wisconsin farm were killed after the affliction spread throughout the population.
“It’s a viral disease that affects a variety of different types of deer in Indiana,” Katherine Michelle Benavidez Westrich, a biologist for Indiana Fish and Wildlife, told Nexstar’s WXIN in 2019. “Whitetail deer are the animal that’s most affected, it causes flu-like signs. So these deer oftentimes will develop fevers. For that reason, they tend to seek out water to alleviate those fevers and as the disease progresses, they start to display what looks like neurological science. So they’ll be drinking the water over and over again, they might start having what looks like seizures.”
Once infected, deer can die within 36 hours of onset symptoms.
People and pets can’t be infected, and it’s not spread animal-to-animal.
EHD deaths typically subside after the first frost, when the midges die off.
Here’s where the infected deer have been found: Athens, Butler, Champaign, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Madison, Perry, Preble, Ross, Union, and Warren counties.
Sightings of sick or dead deer should be reported to local wildlife officials. | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/nexstar-media-wire/zombie-deer-confirmed-in-multiple-ohio-counties/ | 2022-09-02T02:46:16Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/nexstar-media-wire/zombie-deer-confirmed-in-multiple-ohio-counties/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Lafourche Parish District Attorney Kristine Russell recently announced that a Cut-Off man was found guilty of first degree rape and sexual battery by a Lafourche Parish jury.
Morgan Ratley, 55, and the victim's mother made contact online and formed a relationship that eventually resulted in Ratley moving into her home in Cut-Off. Ratley began to sexually assault the victim unbeknownst to the mother, according to authorities.
In July of 2019, Ratley restrained the victim's mother to a chair and raped the teenage victim in a separate room.
After two days, the victim and her mother were able to escape the home while Ratley was sleeping. The pair reported the incident to Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office in which Ratley was subsequently taken into custody.
Authorities say the victim testified during the trial recounting the sexual abuse and fear she lived with at the hands of Ratley.
“I tried to fight against him the best I could, but he threatened to hurt my mom and my dog if I told anyone,” said the victim. “I took the pain, so no one else had to.”
The jury consisted of 12 individuals that deliberated for nearly one and a half hours prior to issuing a unanimous guilty verdict.
“The Victim’s testimony was extremely powerful,” said Assistant District Attorney Greg Stahlnecker, who prosecuted the case along with Assistant District Attorney Jason Chatagnier. “We felt her testimony, along with the forensic evidence and explicit images of the victim found on the defendant’s phone proved our case beyond a reasonable doubt, and we are happy the jury agreed. ”Stahlnecker continued, “She is an incredibly strong young lady, and the only good that could come from this was given to her when the jury found her abuser guilty.”
The three day trial was presided by The Honorable Christopher Boudreaux, who ordered that Ratley remain in law enforcement custody until his sentencing on October 19, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
Ratley is facing a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence for the first degree rape conviction, and up to 10 years without the possibility of probation parole or suspension of sentence for sexual battery. | https://www.katc.com/news/covering-louisiana/cut-off-man-convicted-of-raping-teenager-while-mother-was-restrained-nearby | 2022-09-02T02:48:49Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/covering-louisiana/cut-off-man-convicted-of-raping-teenager-while-mother-was-restrained-nearby | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Firefighters responded Thursday to a 2-alarm fire in New York's Manhattan borough, in the city's dense Soho neighborhood, as a blaze broke out in an apartment building.
Over 100 firefighters and 25 units were able to extinguish the flames but remained afterward at the scene operating to finish work, ABC 7 NY reported.
Four firefighters had to be taken to the hospital but had non-life threatening injuries at the time.
Smoke could be seen billowing out of windows in the six-story building.
First responders shared images of the scene on social media.
FDNY members are currently operating at a 2-alarm fire at 105 Wooster Street in Manhattan. pic.twitter.com/e17YULDnSH
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Over the summer, Nielsen reported that streaming viewership surpassed cable usage for the first time in the U.S. It's worth noting Nielsen only records on TVs and internet-connected TVs; it's not even measuring mobile or desktop, which means their share of the market is probably even higher.
This new landscape is changing the ways streamers are trying to make money, for better or worse.
As more and more people are signing up for streaming platforms like Netflix, HBO Max or Disney+, companies are starting to roll out new ad-supported models.
In the past, one of Netflix's co-chief executives repeatedly stated how there was "no advertising coming onto Netflix — period." But after a huge loss of subscribers and a difficult quarter, that same executive told investors Netflix is looking into ad models "over the next year or two."
Netflix's woes aren't exactly good news for its competitors that raced to make streaming platforms of their own. The news highlights a wider conversation about how these massive platforms are actually making money and how stable the new streaming model really is.
SEE MORE: Netflix Q2 Earnings Report Reveals Sharp Decline In Subscribers
That model first includes original content.
Big blockbuster hits like "Stranger Things" on Netflix or "Wandavision" on Disney+ can definitely draw new subscribers, but it seems the threshold for a new show to survive is pretty high. Even popular shows like "The OA," "Sense8" or "The Baby-Sitters Club" can get canceled after only a season or two. Netflix is particularly notorious for this.
Unlike with cable, streaming services are prioritizing how many new subscribers a show can bring in, not just how popular a show is within the existing subscribers. Netflix has also stated it focused on the first 28 days of release to see how many viewers began the show and how many finished a season within a month.
Compare that to a show like "The Office." Today, it's one of the most popular modern sitcoms, but it was at risk of cancellation due to poor ratings on NBC for its first two seasons.
There's a reason the risk of hoping a show will grow and build an audience is much higher for streaming than it used to be for cable. Part of that is because platforms now pay production companies all production fees up front, in exchange for more control over distributing the show. So, there are much bigger losses if a show doesn't take off. Unfortunately, as it's been widely reported, shows with diverse stars and casts seem to be on the chopping block more often.
But while streaming services churn out original shows hoping for a breakout hit, the real competition is actually in the battle over old shows and movies that already come with fanbases.
Sky Moore, an entertainment lawyer, explained why.
"Streamers: the winner is whoever has the most content," Moore said. "So what is happening is consolidation. Everybody is attempting to be the last man standing. There's only probably going to be four players when the party is over in a couple of years, and whoever has the most content wins."
This explains the jaw-dropping amounts some platforms have paid for old sitcoms like "Friends," "Seinfeld" and "The Office," or for intellectual property like Amazon's record-breaking purchase of rights to "Lord of the Rings" source material.
When networks used to buy syndication rights to a show, the number was based on available ad and viewership data for that network. In the subscriber model, it's actually unclear what these numbers are really based on.
SEE MORE: What The Warner Bros.-Discovery Merger Means For Streaming As A Whole
All that is clear is that these huge purchases and mergers show how important it is to consolidate big libraries. Companies are betting massive libraries stocked with old favorites are what will keep subscribers around, and it's part of the reason why even more mergers and buyouts between big entertainment companies are likely.
"If you look on a broad scale of entertainment, which is really who they're competing against, it's no longer, for example, the studios," Moore said. "It's studios against streamers, and broadly, it's studios and streamers against Facebook and against YouTube and against Instagram. It's a much broader universe of entertainment than it used to be, so they've got to consolidate."
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A new study says that aging may be accelerated with excessive time in front of, and looking at, the many screens we use for our computers and devices daily.
The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Aging, says that other problems may also be caused, including obesity and psychological problems.
Dr Jadwiga Giebultowicz, a professor at the Department of Integrative Biology at Oregon State University and senior author of the study, wrote, “Excessive exposure to blue light from everyday devices, such as TVs, laptops, and phones, may have detrimental effects on a wide range of cells in our body, from skin and fat cells, to sensory neurons.“
Giebultowicz said, “We are the first to show that the levels of specific metabolites – chemicals that are essential for cells to function correctly – are altered in fruit flies exposed to blue light.“
Researchers showed that fruit flies exposed to the light activate or "turn on" genes that protect against stress. Those that were in darkness lived longer.
Blue light was also found to cause great differences in metabolite levels that researchers observed. Levels of succinate were increased, while glutamate was decreased with exposure.
Giebultowicz said, “Succinate is essential for producing the fuel for the function and growth of each cell. High levels of succinate after exposure to blue light can be compared to gas being in the pump but not getting into the car."
“Another troubling discovery was that molecules responsible for communication between neurons, such as glutamate, are at the lower level after blue light exposure,“ Giebultowicz said
Researchers said they used "fairly strong" blue light on the fruit flies and said humans are exposed to blue light that is a bit less intense. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/study-finds-excessive-blue-light-from-screens-may-accelerate-aging | 2022-09-02T02:49:13Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/study-finds-excessive-blue-light-from-screens-may-accelerate-aging | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Another weekend of travel crunch for struggling airlines.
"We need to find some solutions — desperately find some solutions," said Rick Hoefling, the president and CEO of CommutAir.
As passengers clog airports in pre-pandemic numbers pilots are demanding better pay amid a pilot shortage that's stretching their working hours and testing their patience.
Outside American Airlines headquarters Thursday an endless line of pilots at airports across the country this week. Delta pilots are threatening to strike echoing calls they've been making for months.
"We're faced now with a country that rebounded very, very quickly in terms of demand for air travel and a void that needed to be filled," said Hoefling.
The CEO of CommutAir, a regional carrier that flies planes for United Airlines talked about his company's recent pay bump for pilots who are now making $72 an hour in junior positions and $100 per flight hour as captains.
"When you start pulling pilots into regional airlines, that starts affecting small cities across America. And 60% of the airports in the United States are served only by regional airlines," said Hoefling.
But change can't come fast enough.
The pilot shortage was forecast before the pandemic.
Now it's settled in with some help from COVID making travel rebound expensive.
"The sooner you buy your tickets the better off you are in regards to pricing," said David Fishman, a travel agent in Michigan.
He sees an expensive fall ahead of us and pricier tickets for the winter holidays.
"Rght now, I've seen ticket prices to Florida as high as over a thousand dollars," said Fisherman.
And it's already started with this Labor Day weekend, one of the most expensive in years.
Travel website Hopper says ticket prices this weekend cost travelers 23% more than last year, and 20% more than 2019 before the pandemic.
Still the Consumer Price Index shows average airfare trending down later in the summer — which means as you make holiday plans buy sooner rather than later.
"Everybody else is thinking about summer travel, Labor Day travel, and that's why now is the time when you actually do see some of those cheap holiday flights pop up," said Scott Keyes, the founder of Scott's Cheap Flights.
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People's Bank of China official:
- monetary policy to further improve cross-cyclical adjustments, maintain stable and moderate credit development
- will keep liquidity reasonably ample
- will avoid flood-like stimulus, keep prices stable
This is regular sort of stuff from the People's Bank of China. The economy is being pummelled by COVID lockdowns, a property sector implosion, power shortages in major industrial hubs ....
And we get from the PBOC:
Sheesh.
BTW, I shouldn't single out the PBOC. The Fed is way, way behind the curve in its battle with inflation Inflation Inflation is defined as a quantitative measure of the rate in which the average price level of goods and services in an economy or country increases over a period of time. It is the rise in the general level of prices where a given currency effectively buys less than it did in prior periods.In terms of assessing the strength or currencies, and by extension foreign exchange, inflation or measures of it are extremely influential. Inflation stems from the overall creation of money. This money is measured by the level of the total money supply of a specific currency, for example the US dollar, which is constantly increasing. However, an increase in the money supply does not necessarily mean that there is inflation. What leads to inflation is a faster increase in the money supply in relation to the wealth produced (measured with GDP). As such, this generates pressure of demand on a supply that does not increase at the same rate. The consumer price index then increases, generating inflation.How Does Inflation Affect Forex?The level of inflation has a direct impact on the exchange rate between two currencies on several levels.This includes purchasing power parity, which attempts to compare different purchasing powers of each country according to the general price level. In doing so, this makes it possible to determine the country with the most expensive cost of living.The currency with the higher inflation rate consequently loses value and depreciates, while the currency with the lower inflation rate appreciates on the forex market.Interest rates are also impacted. Inflation rates that are too high push interest rates up, which has the effect of depreciating the currency on foreign exchange. Conversely, inflation that is too low (or deflation) pushes interest rates down, which has the effect of appreciating the currency on the forex market. Inflation is defined as a quantitative measure of the rate in which the average price level of goods and services in an economy or country increases over a period of time. It is the rise in the general level of prices where a given currency effectively buys less than it did in prior periods.In terms of assessing the strength or currencies, and by extension foreign exchange, inflation or measures of it are extremely influential. Inflation stems from the overall creation of money. This money is measured by the level of the total money supply of a specific currency, for example the US dollar, which is constantly increasing. However, an increase in the money supply does not necessarily mean that there is inflation. What leads to inflation is a faster increase in the money supply in relation to the wealth produced (measured with GDP). As such, this generates pressure of demand on a supply that does not increase at the same rate. The consumer price index then increases, generating inflation.How Does Inflation Affect Forex?The level of inflation has a direct impact on the exchange rate between two currencies on several levels.This includes purchasing power parity, which attempts to compare different purchasing powers of each country according to the general price level. In doing so, this makes it possible to determine the country with the most expensive cost of living.The currency with the higher inflation rate consequently loses value and depreciates, while the currency with the lower inflation rate appreciates on the forex market.Interest rates are also impacted. Inflation rates that are too high push interest rates up, which has the effect of depreciating the currency on foreign exchange. Conversely, inflation that is too low (or deflation) pushes interest rates down, which has the effect of appreciating the currency on the forex market. , as is the RBA and others. The Bank of England Bank of England The Bank of England (BoE) functions as the United Kingdom’s central bank and is one of the key drivers of monetary policy in Europe. As one of the world’s oldest central banks and established in 1694, the BoE is owned by the British government. Its central mandate involves maintaining and targeting interest rates while using other tools to help either stimulate or contract the economy. Moreover, the BoE is responsible for producing the UK’s bank notes as well as supervising key bank payment systems. The bank helps not only craft monetary and financial stability within the UK but also yields enormous influence on the country’s currency, the British pound. How does the Bank of England (BoE) Affect Forex Traders? The BoE is one of the closest watched central banks by forex traders, along with the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank (ECB). FX traders are regularly tuned into any updates out of the central bank given its potential to affect the pound and many other currency pairs. The Euro for example is highly correlated to the pound. Furthermore, the bank also has at its disposal a variety of monetary policy tools that are capable of impacting the pound. One of the most common of these historically has been quantitative easing (QE), among others, which can increase or decrease the value of the pound. Beyond FX, the BoE helps address domestic inflation, tinkering interest rates to stimulate the economy. Many investors are cognizant of the BoE interest rate as this measure is instrumental for a variety of economic barometers. The Bank of England (BoE) functions as the United Kingdom’s central bank and is one of the key drivers of monetary policy in Europe. As one of the world’s oldest central banks and established in 1694, the BoE is owned by the British government. Its central mandate involves maintaining and targeting interest rates while using other tools to help either stimulate or contract the economy. Moreover, the BoE is responsible for producing the UK’s bank notes as well as supervising key bank payment systems. The bank helps not only craft monetary and financial stability within the UK but also yields enormous influence on the country’s currency, the British pound. How does the Bank of England (BoE) Affect Forex Traders? The BoE is one of the closest watched central banks by forex traders, along with the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank (ECB). FX traders are regularly tuned into any updates out of the central bank given its potential to affect the pound and many other currency pairs. The Euro for example is highly correlated to the pound. Furthermore, the bank also has at its disposal a variety of monetary policy tools that are capable of impacting the pound. One of the most common of these historically has been quantitative easing (QE), among others, which can increase or decrease the value of the pound. Beyond FX, the BoE helps address domestic inflation, tinkering interest rates to stimulate the economy. Many investors are cognizant of the BoE interest rate as this measure is instrumental for a variety of economic barometers. , well, they are just a basket case.
Maybe I should nominate the Reserve Bank of New Zealand as at least getting on the ball very early. And the BOJ, nothing bothers that lot. | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/peoples-bank-of-china-official-comments-on-monetary-policy-liquidity-provision-20220902/ | 2022-09-02T02:52:59Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/peoples-bank-of-china-official-comments-on-monetary-policy-liquidity-provision-20220902/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
This is awful. I am unable to embed the video, here is the link. Its very graphic, be warned.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1565519035432828928
This poor lady.
Thankfully she is OK.
This is awful. I am unable to embed the video, here is the link. Its very graphic, be warned.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1565519035432828928
This poor lady.
Thankfully she is OK.
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State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) with the comment
- cross border capital flows in China generally stable
- domestic FX supply and demand remain balanced
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MOSCOW, Idaho — Jason Eck's first full time coaching job was in Moscow with the Idaho Vandals in 2004. Now, Eck returns to where it all began taking over as Idaho football's head coach.
Eck spent the past six seasons at South Dakota State, serving as the offensive coordinator since 2019, where he helped lead the Jackrabbits to three semifinal appearances and a national championship game in the 2021 spring season.
Now, he hopes to turn things around in Moscow where the Vandals went 4-7 in 2021.
We spoke with Eck about taking over as head coach and his goal for the team this season. Plus, the return of the Battle of the Palouse and his relationship with WSU head coach Jake Dickert.
Watch the full interview below:
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PHILIPPINE SEA (NNS) – The U.S. Navy’s next-generation subsonic aerial target (SSAT), the BQM-177A, reached full operational capability during a successful standard missile launch and intercept while participating in Pacific Vanguard 2022 (PV 22) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 28.
The target drones were launched from the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) and engaged with missiles launched from Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) and Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Perth (FFH 157), marking the first time the BQM-177A has been used in the Western Pacific region and highlighting the drones achieving full operational capability.
“Not only am I glad the [Commander, Task Force (CTF)] 71 team was the first to have a successful Missile Launch against a brand-new type of target drone, but I am extremely grateful that we got to do it side by side with our allies and partners in the region,” said Capt. Walter Mainor, commander, Task Force 71. “I’m proud of all of the participants who worked hard to make this happen, but I’m especially proud of the crews of USS Barry, USNS Alan Shepard, and our coalition partner HMAS Perth”.
The BQM-177A is an advanced high-subsonic, recoverable aerial target system that imitates advanced subsonic anti-ship cruise missile threats to test the effectiveness of shipboard air defense systems and is used for fleet training. It is unmatched in its performance capabilities when it comes to delivering realistic anti-ship missile threat emulation, according to program managers at Naval Air Systems Command.
“Our primary focus in the targets community is effective, affordable training and test for the U.S. Navy,” said Don Blottenberger, the Navy’s Aerial Targets program manager. “The efforts of the team, including partnership with MSC and the target operations organizations, represents the best of our community. The BQM-177, now fully capable, will provide quality service to our warfighters for decades to come.”
PV 22-1 is the fifth iteration of the quadrilateral exercise series between Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea, and U.S. Naval forces. This exercise is focused on improving the capabilities of the countries participating to respond together as a naval force against crises and contingencies in the region. The purpose is for the participating navies to continue to refine their skills operating as an integrated force ready to respond to a changing and complex maritime environment in the Indo-Pacific region.
CTF 71/DESRON 15 is the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.
U.S. 7th Fleet conducts forward-deployed naval operations in support of U.S. national interests in the Indo-Pacific area of operations. As the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet, 7th Fleet interacts with 35 other maritime nations to build partnerships that foster maritime security, promote stability, and prevent conflict.
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Missourians are concerned about affordability of health care and want the government to enact consumer protections, according to a recent survey.
According to Altarum’s, Healthcare Experience State Survey, 62% of respondents have endured a hardship in the last year.
Respondents of color reported higher rates of going without care and rationing medication due to cost (34%) when compared to white respondents (30%). An alarming 82% worry about affording some aspect of health care now or in the future.
“The results of the survey reinforce what we already know. In 2020, Missourians made their voice heard when they overwhelmingly voted to expand Medicaid because residents want affordable, quality health care for themselves and neighbors,” said Sheldon Weisgrau, Missouri Foundation for Health vice president of health policy.
The processing time for a Medicaid application, which averaged 100 days at the beginning of August, is now “about 90 days, 85 days,” Kim Evans, director of the state’s Family Support Division, said in a Missouri Independent article.
A mitigation plan approved last month by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires Missouri to get that wait time down to 45 days by Sept. 30.
“We are on target right now to do that,” Evans said.
Before Medicaid eligibility was expanded to include low-income adults last year, the average processing time was eight days. While wait times remain high, the backlog of pending applications has dropped to 23,804 as of Friday morning, down from 35,393 at the end of July.
The federal government formally requested the state produce a mitigation plan in May, after identifying “multiple issues related to Missouri’s timely processing of applications,” according to a letter obtained by The Independent.
Though all demographics are impacted by financial burdens, some groups bear the brunt more than others. Reported problems are more pronounced among people of color, women, people with disabilities, those with lower incomes, and certain age groups.
According to the survey, people of color reported slightly higher rates of affordability burdens than white respondents. In addition, respondents with households earning less than $50,000 annually and people with disabilities reported higher rates of going without care and incurring debt due to health care costs.
Of respondents, 71% believe the health care system needs to change. Addressing health care problems is a top priority Missourians want government officials to work on.
“This is not a partisan issue,” Weisgrau said. “Missourians want policymakers working together on solutions that will make a real difference in their lives and ensure people get the care they need at a price they can afford.”
Respondents cited drug companies, hospitals, and insurance companies as the main drivers for out-of-control costs and identified a number of ways the government could tackle these issues.
Several of the strategies received broad bipartisan support including making it easier to switch insurers if a health plan drops your doctor (94%); authorizing the attorney general to take legal action to prevent price gouging or unfair prescription drug price hikes (92%); requiring insurers to provide up-front cost estimates (92%); and expanding health insurance options so that everyone can afford quality coverage (90%).
The survey “elicited respondents’ unbiased views on a wide range of health system issues, including confidence using the health system, financial burden and views on fixes that might be needed,” according to its authors.
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Sayreville Democratic Chairman Thomas Pollando charged with bribery
NEW BRUNSWICK – Thomas Pollando, the Sayreville Democratic chairman, was arrested for allegedly accepting thousands of dollars in bribes in a criminal case.
Pollando's Aug. 17 arrest wasn’t announced until Thursday evening by Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone.
According to the prosecutor's office, during several weeks in July and August, Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office detectives were conducting electronic surveillance of a Sayreville business and observed Pollando allegedly accepting several thousands of dollars in cash, and allegedly saying he would attempt to use his political clout to influence an ongoing criminal case.
Pollando, 72, of the Parlin section, was arrested after leaving the business and was found to be in possession of the cash payment, the prosecutor’s office said.
Pollando was charged with bribery in official matters and receipt of unlawful benefit by public servant for official behavior, both second-degree crimes, the prosecutor's office said. He was charged on a summons and released the day of his arrest.
An investigation conducted by Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office Sgt. Joseph Celantano and Detective Shadi Zaiton determined Pollando has influence and strong ties to the community, the prosecutor’s office said.
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Pollando is a former Sayreville Borough Council president, current vice chairman of the Middlesex County Planning Board and longtime president of the Sayreville Athletic Association. He also holds a seat on the Sayreville Economic and Redevelopment Authority and is employed with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.
The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Zaiton at 732-745-4263.
Email: srussell@gannettnj.com
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WALLA WALLA, Wash. -
A new project will help students with disabilities and special education needs have better access in the classroom.
The Walla Walla school district will work with the Washington Association of School Administrators on the project which will start this year.
The Director of Special Education at the Walla Walla School District, Barb Casey, said the universal design for learning works to make the way things are taught accessible to all students.
"Inclusionary practice is the answer to helping all students reach their full potential..." she said. "UDL isn't about lowering the bar for any student it's about keeping the bar high, right, but ensuring that what we're teaching kids is able to be received."
Casey also said the district is working with staff to build a plan that will give all teachers and students more tools to work with in the classroom.
Speech and Language Pathologist and assistive technology coordinator, Holly Anderson, said giving access to all students in the classroom helps those with disabilities avoid feeling out of place.
"Ideally the vision is that they're not having to use a tool that stands out and makes an individual look different or anything but just be who they are and use the tools that are available."
She said those tools include picture boards that help students communicate that have trouble communicating with words and a pen that can read to students and scan text to provide definitions or scan it into a notes document.
Anderson also talked about making text to speech and speech to text another more commonly used tool in the classroom for all students.
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WASHINGTON STATE — A study conducted by the Lung Institute ranked all 50 states by best lung health based on data from the last five years. Washington state ranked fifth best lung health in America, after Virginia, Colorado, Tennessee and Delaware.
The study analyzed smoking and pollution rates from the past five years, looking at the rate of change. In this time, Washington reported a 3% decrease in smoking rates and a -4.6 decline in pollution levels. Pollution levels across the country were measured in PM2.5, or the average daily density of fine particulate matter in micrograms per cubic meter.
Conversely, Oregon ranked 48th best lung health in America, followed only by Oklahoma and Texas.
The Lung Institute also ranked counties within each state, using the same criteria. Chelan County had the best lung health in the state, while Asotin County had the worst. The percentage of smokers was consistent in Chelan from 2016 to 2021, showing a 0% change, but the pollution levels fell 6.1. Astotin County saw a 4% increase in smokers, with pollution levels falling 2.8.
Kittitas County ranked fourth with a 1% decrease in smokers and a 4.9 decrease in pollution levels. Benton County sits at 23, reporting 14% of smokers in 2016 and 2021, with no rate of change, but pollution fell 1.1.
Yakima County ranked directly below Benton, with a 1% decrease in smokers and a 0.3 decrease in pollution levels. Franklin County ranked two below, at 26. The smoker percentage was consistent, but pollution fell 1.4.
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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 an increase in electricity bills for consumers who already face the nation’s highest energy and living costs. Hawaiian Electric Company had projected ratepayers would see a 7% spike in their bills, but Thursday revised that to 4% because of a drop in oil prices.
“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 primary distributor of electricity for the state, 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?
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ATLANTA (AP) — Rookie Spencer Strider set an Atlanta record with 16 strikeouts while allowing two hits in eight innings to lead the Braves to a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday night.
Strider fanned his last two batters with two runners on base in the eighth — with his fastball still hitting 98 mph — to complete his masterful 106-pitch outing.
Austin Riley and rookie Michael Harris II hit solo home runs for Atlanta.
Strider threw only 42 pitches threw his first four innings, setting a pace that allowed him to log his longest career start. He did not walk a batter.
Hall of Famer John Smoltz held the previous Atlanta record with 15 strikeouts against the New York Mets on April 10, 2005 and against Montreal on May 24, 1992.
Kenley Jansen pitched a perfect ninth for his 31st save in 36 chances.
The Braves won two of three against Colorado and remained three games behind the NL East-leading New York Mets.
Strider (9-4) was dominant in extending the Rockies’ road woes. Colorado fell to 20-44 away from Coors Field, a .313 winning percentage that ranks last in the majors. The right-hander struck out the side in the second and seventh innings.
Strider set his previous high with 13 strikeouts in a 13-1 win over Philadelphia on Aug. 2.
Strider retired Colorado’s first 12 hitters before C.J. Cron lofted a soft single into right field to lead off the fifth. He didn’t allow another hit until Michael Toglia’s single to right with one out in the eighth.
Elias Díaz then reached when first baseman Matt Olson was charged with an error after missing shortstop Dansby Swanson’s throw, leaving runners on first and third. Swanson struck out Elehuris Montero and then fanned Sean Bouchard — both of whom whiffed on sliders — to set the Atlanta record.
Rockies right-hander Chad Kuhl (6-8) allowed three runs on five hits, including two homers and one walk in 4 2/3 innings. Kuhl recorded his first four outs on strikeouts but left the game after giving up two runs in the fifth, including Dansby Swanson’s run-scoring single.
Making only his 30th career appearance and 17th start, Strider posted his fifth career game with at least 10 strikeouts. He has won his last three decisions and has shown no signs of fading late in the season. He began the year in Atlanta’s bullpen.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Rockies: OF Yonathan Daza (shoulder) is beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque. … RHP Chad Smith and IF Alan Trejo were recalled from Albuquerque.
Braves: 2B Ozzie Albies (broken left foot) had no hits in four at-bats as he began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett. … RHP Mike Soroka (right Achilles tendon) was reinstated from the injury list and optioned to Gwinnett, where he is scheduled to make his fourth rehab start on Friday. … IF Orlando Arcia (strained left hamstring) was activated from the IL after missing 20 games. … RHP Jesse Chavez, claimed off waivers from the Angels on Tuesday, was activated.
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Rockies: LHP Kyle Freeland (7-9, 4.88 ERA) is scheduled to face Reds RHP Luis Cessa (3-2, 5.36) in Friday night’s opener of a three-game series at Cincinnati.
Braves: RHP Charlie Morton (6-5 4.10) will look to improve his career 10-5 record and 4.08 ERA against Miami when he faces Marlins RHP Sandy Alcantara (12-6, 2.13). Alcantara is 4-1 with a 1.74 ERA in nine career starts against the Braves, including a 2-0 mark in five starts at Truist Park. | https://www.wspa.com/sports/rookie-strider-fans-16-for-braves-record-in-3-0-win-over-rox/ | 2022-09-02T03:25:27Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/sports/rookie-strider-fans-16-for-braves-record-in-3-0-win-over-rox/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Airman 1st Class Nestor Ryan Cassin, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management Flight refueler and fire truck maintenance apprentice, inspects a refueler vehicle control board at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2022. Vehicles requiring maintenance are serviced by LGRV to ensure mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Tim Soeken, right, an Ophthalmologist deployed in support of Health Engagements Assistance Response Team 2022, works alongside a Guatemalan Ophthalmologist assigned to Unidad Nacional de Ofralmologia, UNO, Guatemala, on a patient on Sept. 1, 2022, at UNO. During HEART 22, the U.S. military and partner nation medical professionals operated side-by-side in three specialties: Ophthalmology (general and cornea transplant surgeries), Orthopedic (general and trauma surgeries) and Dental (restorative dental surgeries). (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Biven / Defense Media Activity)
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“The Rings of Power” is the biggest gamble in TV and streaming history.
With a $1 billion investment from Amazon, the series based on the lore of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” series hopes to welcome both longtime fans and new viewers to Middle Earth.
“The beautiful thing about our show is that it’s a healthy balance of old and new," said Nazanin Boniadi, who plays Bronwyn in “The Rings of Power."
“It’s going to turn a whole new viewership on to Tolkien," said Benjamin Walker, who plays the High King Gil-galad in “The Rings of Power."
“It’ll spark up new forums, new conversations," said Owain Arther, who plays Prince Durin IV in “The Rings of Power."
The series is set thousands of years before the stories of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings," which have grossed more than $1.8 billion as a film franchise since the release of the 1978 animated movie.
The story’s foray into television will include five seasons, with the first season having eight episodes.
“I think the beauty of TV is that you have that intimate bond with the audience," Boniadi said.
“We get to luxuriate in the worlds," Walker said. "We get to be fully immersed in each little kingdom and each little fantastical world.”
But beyond its artistic ambitions, Amazon’s investments into “The Rings of Power” are part of the company’s strategy for streaming dominance.
While the platform found critical success with its superhero drama “The Boys” and its period comedy “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Amazon is still competing against the larger libraries of prestige programming from Netflix, Disney+ and HBO Max.
Its biggest competitor in the fantasy world is most notably HBO Max’s “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon,” which garnered a record-breaking 10 million viewers when it debuted in August.
“The Rings of Power” premiered Sept. 1, and the first season will conclude on Oct. 14.
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A Guatemalan Ophthalmologist assigned to Unidad Nacional de Ofralmologia, UNO, Guatemala, checks his equipment while performing eye surgery on a patient, Sept. 1, 2022, at UNO. During HEART 22, the U.S. military and partner nation medical professionals operated side-by-side in three specialties: Ophthalmology (general and cornea transplant surgeries), Orthopedic (general and trauma surgeries) and Dental (restorative dental surgeries). (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Biven / Defense Media Activity)
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Col. James Townley, an Ophthalmologist deployed in support of Health Engagements Assistance Response Team 2022, works alongside a Guatemalan Ophthalmologist assigned to Unidad Nacional de Ofralmologia, UNO, Guatemala, on a patient on Sept. 1, 2022, at UNO. During HEART 22, the U.S. military and partner nation medical professionals operated side-by-side in three specialties: Ophthalmology (general and cornea transplant surgeries), Orthopedic (general and trauma surgeries) and Dental (restorative dental surgeries). (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Biven / Defense Media Activity)
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Kenny Golladay does not outwardly show much excitement, but he insists he is indeed excited for the start of his second season with the Giants.
“Yeah,’’ he said flatly.
Golladay then wondered why anyone would think that he is not excited.
“Who said I’m not into it?’’ he asked, and then said, “What do you want me to do?’’
Told that he should be himself, Golladay said “That’s what I’m doing.’’
Asked if success on the field will show a different side of himself, Golladay said “I’m pretty sure if I was out there catching touchdowns … I don’t know if you guys would be saying I’m out there showing no emotion.’’
Golladay did not have a touchdown catch in 14 games in 2021.
It was a lackluster training camp and preseason for Golladay after a highly disappointing first season with the Giants after they signed him to a four-year, $72 million contract. General manager Joe Schoen revealed Golladay “had a little procedure’’ in the spring and added he was pleased Golladay did not miss any significant time in camp.
Schoen said wide receiver Darius Slayton, a possible cut or trade option because he counts $2.5 million against the salary cap, will be on the team for the start of the season. “He will be on the team Week 1,’’ Schoen said.
Pressed what this means down the road with Slayton, Schoen said, “You never know what’s going to happen, but we like our 53 right now. So, we’re going to move forward with our 53. If there’s opportunities available that we need to pursue, then we will. Whether it’s Darius or anybody else, everybody’s competing on a daily basis for their position, and we want the best 53.’’
Coach Brian Daboll gave the players off the next three days; they next have to report back to the team facility on Monday.
“They’re going to get a little time away, but they’ve got to come back ready to go,’’ Daboll said. “We’re in football season now, so besides your faith and your family, this is what’s important right now, is football. “I’m sure they’ll do some work in terms of looking at the team we’re playing, some physical stuff so they’re not sitting on their couch eating potato chips and playing video games all day. I think we have a good group that will be ready to go on Monday.’’
The Giants were awarded five players off waivers, but they actually put claims in on a total of eight players. They claimed but were not awarded two defensive linemen from the Bills — Darryl Johnson and Kingsley Jonathan — and running back JaMycal Hasty from the 49ers.
Four more players were signed to the practice squad: OL Wyatt Davis, DE Henry Mondeaux, DB Tony Jefferson and LB Charles Wiley.
Davis was a 2021 third-round draft pick of the Vikings out of Ohio State who played in six games as a rookie and is the grandson of Hall of Famer Willie Davis. Jefferson is a 30-year-old safety who played for Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale with the Ravens.
Four players were released from the practice squad: DB Darren Evans, OT Roy Mbaeteka, OT Garrett McGhin and DB Nate Meadors. Mbateka, the huge 22-year old offensive tackle, was part of the International Pathway Program, having never played football until he was 18. This might not be the end of the line for Mbaeteka and the Giants, though, as they guaranteed him a full-season practice squad salary of $207,000. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/01/giants-kenny-golladay-excited-for-season-despite-flatness/ | 2022-09-02T03:38:58Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/01/giants-kenny-golladay-excited-for-season-despite-flatness/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LMPD: Man shot, killed in Taylor Berry neighborhood
Published: Sep. 1, 2022 at 11:24 PM EDT|Updated: 12 minutes ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in the Taylor Berry neighborhood on Thursday night.
Around 10:15 p.m., officers were called to the 1500 block of Earl Avenue on reports of a shooting, according to LMPD Major Eric Wampler.
Police arrived and found an adult man who had been shot inside an apartment at the location. Officials confirmed the man died at the scene.
No arrests have been made. LMPD’s Homicide Unit is handling the investigation.
Anyone with any information is asked to call LMPD’s anonymous tip line at (502) 574-LMPD (5673) or use the online crime tip portal.
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Adding in now:
- China has not taken excessive monetary policy stimulus since the pandemic, leaving room for subsequent monetary policy adjustments
- balanced consumer prices also create favourable conditions for monetary policy adjustments
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I think its safe to read these comments as indicating there are further policy easings in the pipeline from the People's Bank of China. Officially reported CPI in China is not skyrocketing like it is nearly everywhere else, whcish leaves policy space for the Bank, | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/pboc-says-balanced-consumer-prices-are-favourable-for-monetary-policy-adjustments-20220902/ | 2022-09-02T03:49:38Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/pboc-says-balanced-consumer-prices-are-favourable-for-monetary-policy-adjustments-20220902/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
President Joe Biden charged in a prime-time address Thursday that the “extreme ideology” of Donald Trump and his adherents “threatens the very foundation of our republic,” as he summoned Americans of all stripes to help counter what he sketched as dark forces within the Republican Party trying to subvert democracy.
In his speech at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, Biden unleashed the trappings of the presidency in an unusually strong and sweeping indictment of Trump and what he said has become the dominant strain of the opposition party. His broadside came barely two months before Americans head to the polls in bitterly contested midterm elections that Biden calls a crossroads for the nation.
“Too much of what’s happening in our country today is not normal,” he said before an audience of hundreds, raising his voice over pro-Trump hecklers outside the building where the nation’s founding was debated. He said he wasn’t condemning the 74 million people who voted for Trump in 2020, but added, “There’s no question that the Republican Party today is dominated by Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans,” using the acronym for Trump’s “Make America Great Again” campaign slogan.
The explicit effort by Biden to marginalize Trump and his followers marks a sharp recent turn for the president, who preached his desire to bring about national unity in his Inaugural address.
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. Now, emboldened by his party’s summertime legislative wins and wary of Trump’s return to the headlines, he has sharpened his attacks, last week likening the “MAGA philosophy” to “semi-fascism.”
Wading into risky political terrain, Biden strained to balance his criticism with an appeal to more traditional Republicans to make their voices heard. Meanwhile, GOP leaders swiftly accused him of only furthering political divisions.
Delivering a preemptive rebuttal from Scranton, Pennsylvania, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said it is Biden, not Republicans, trying to divide Americans.
“In the past two years, Joe Biden has launched an assault on the soul of America, on its people, on its laws, on its most sacred values,” McCarthy said. “He has launched an assault on our democracy. His policies have severely wounded America’s soul, diminished America’s spirit and betrayed America’s trust.”
Asked about McCarthy’s criticism, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said earlier Thursday that “we understand we hit a nerve” with the GOP leader, and quoted the Republican’s prior statements saying Trump bore responsibility for the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Trump plans a rally this weekend in Scranton, Biden’s birthplace
White House officials said the sharp tenor of Biden’s remarks reflected his mounting concern about Trump allies’ ideological proposals and relentless denial of the nation’s 2020 election results.
“Equality and democracy are under assault” in the U.S., Biden charged, casting Trump and his backers in the GOP as a menace to the nation’s system of government, its standing abroad and its citizens’ way of life.
Trump and the MAGA Republicans “promote authoritarian leaders and they fan the flames of political violence,” he said. They “are determined to take this country backwards.”
“Backwards to an America where there is no right to choose, no right to privacy, no right to contraception, no right to marry who you love,” he said, referencing the social issues that Democrats have looked to place front-and-center for voters this fall.
Biden’s appearance was promoted as an official, taxpayer-funded event, a mark of how the president views defeating the Trump agenda as a policy aim as much as a political one. Red and blue lights illuminated the brick of Independence Hall, as the Marine Band played “Hail to the Chief” and a pair of Marine sentries stood at parade rest in the backdrop. Still, the major broadcast television networks did not carry the address live.
The president appealed for citizens to “vote, vote, vote” to protect their democracy. “For a long time, we’ve reassured ourselves that American democracy is guaranteed. But it is not.”
Biden harked back to the 2017 white supremacist protest in Charlottesville, Virginia, which he said brought him out of political retirement to challenge Trump. Biden argued that the country faces a similar crossroads in the coming months, and he cast defending the “soul of the nation” as “the work of my presidency — a mission I believe in with my whole soul.”
But Iowa GOP chair Jeff Kaufman said in a statement that Biden was using the tactics of an authoritarian regime, “trying to turn his political opponents into an enemy of the state.”
Larry Diamond, an expert on democracy and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, said calling Trump 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.” | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/biden-sounds-newly-strong-alarm-trumpism-menaces-democracy/article_8b35f2c4-2a64-11ed-a49d-63e6c98689b9.html | 2022-09-02T04:00:20Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/biden-sounds-newly-strong-alarm-trumpism-menaces-democracy/article_8b35f2c4-2a64-11ed-a49d-63e6c98689b9.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection is seeking information from former House Speaker Newt Gingrich about his communications with senior advisers to then-President Donald Trump in the days leading up to the 2021 attack on the Capitol.
The committee’s chairman, Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, wrote in a letter sent to Gingrich on Thursday that the panel has obtained emails Gingrich exchanged with Trump’s associates about television advertisements that “repeated and relied upon false claims about fraud in the 2020 election” and were designed to cast doubt on the voting after it had already taken place.
Thompson wrote that Gingrich also appeared to be involved in Trump’s scheme to appoint fake electors and emailed Trump’s chief of staff, Mark Meadows, about those efforts on the evening of Jan. 6, after Trump supporters had attacked the Capitol.
“Information obtained by the Select Committee suggests that you provided detailed directives about the television advertisements that perpetuated false claims about fraud in the 2020 election, that you sought ways to expand the reach of this messaging, and that you were likely in direct conversations with President Trump about these efforts,” Thompson wrote to Gingrich.
The request for Gingrich to cooperate voluntarily comes as the committee has been quietly continuing its investigation and preparing for a new set of hearings next month. Lawmakers and staff have been interviewing witnesses and compiling a final report in recent weeks after a series of hearings in June and July shed new light on Trump’s actions before and after the deadly rioting — and his lack of a response as the violence was underway at the Capitol.
If he cooperates, Gingrich would be one of more than 1,000 witnesses interviewed by the committee, including dozens of Trump allies. The committee’s eight hearings this summer featured not only live witness testimony but also clips of video interviews with some of the former president’s closest aides, Cabinet secretaries and even family members. The panel is expected to resume the hearings in September, ahead of the midterm elections.
In the letter to Gingrich, Thompson said the former Georgia lawmaker exchanged emails with top Trump aides in which he provided “detailed input” into the television advertisements that encouraged members of the public to contact state officials and pressure them to overturn Trump’s loss to Joe Biden. “To that end, these advertisements were intentionally aired in the days leading up to December 14, 2020, the day electors from each state met to cast their votes for president and vice president,” Thompson wrote.
That came as Georgia election officials were facing intimidation and threats of violence.
In an Dec. 8, 2020, email to the White House aides, according to the committee, Gingrich wrote: “The goal is to arouse the country’s anger through new verifiable information the American people have never seen before. ... If we inform the American people in a way they find convincing and it arouses their anger, they will then bring pressure on legislators and governors.”
The panel also cited a Nov. 12, 2020, email from Gingrich, just days after the election, to Meadows and then-White House counsel Pat Cipollone: “Is someone in charge of coordinating all the electors? … the contested electors must meet on (D)ecember 14 and send in ballots to force contests which the house would have to settle.”
On the evening of Jan. 6, Gingrich wrote Meadows at 10:42 p.m., after the Capitol had been cleared and after Congress had resumed certifying Biden’s win. He asked about letters from state legislators concerning “decertifying electors,” the committee says.
“Surprisingly, the attack on Congress and the activities prescribed by the Constitution did not even pause your relentless pursuit,” Thompson wrote. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/jan-6-panel-asks-former-speaker-gingrich-for-information/article_fcfce4c6-2a64-11ed-91ba-4753baff3f8d.html | 2022-09-02T04:00:26Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/jan-6-panel-asks-former-speaker-gingrich-for-information/article_fcfce4c6-2a64-11ed-91ba-4753baff3f8d.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
ALBANY — New York’s new gun laws got off to a bumpy beginning Thursday, amid what local government officials called hazy guidance from the state government and questions about restrictions limiting the ability of pistol permit holders to possess firearms outside their homes.
“There are still a lot of unknowns.” Peter Kehoe, executive director of the New York State Sheriffs Association, told CNHI.
He said state officials initially led sheriffs to believe that new pistol permit applications received before Thursday could be processed under the state law that expired Wednesday night.
“Now they are saying, ‘No, they have to have been approved and signed by Sept. 1, or they go in under the new law.’ That means we’re going to have to start the background checks all over again on all these people that have been flooding in the last month to get their license,”
“So this is another mess,” Kehoe added.
Serious doubts about the legality of the legislation intensified with the release of a federal judge’s decision describing constitutional flaws in the measure rushed through the Legislature July 1 following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision tossing out the state’s previous regimen for responding to applications to concealed carry permits.
The new law bans concealed carry in numerous public spaces, and only allows gun owners to bring their handguns into private businesses that post signs stating they are permitted within those premises. If gun owners bring their firearms into an area where they are not allowed, they will be prosecuted for a Class E felony offense, according to the administration of Gov. Kathy Hochul.
U.S. District Judge Glenn Suddaby, citing technical grounds, rejected a challenge to the statute filed on behalf of a Schenectady man by the Gun Owners of America. At the same time, though, Suddaby opined the Legislature “generated an unconstitutional statute while scrambling to respond to the high court ruling.”
Suddaby also raised First Amendment concerns about new requirements forcing pistol permit applicants to turn over their social media accounts to county authorities who review the applications.
Michael Bartoletti, president of the New York State Association of County Clerks, said county clerks across the state have had to deal with a surge of interest in pistol permits since the Supreme Court knocked out the state’s previous law because it infringed on the rights of New York gun owners.
“Most of us saw a huge influx of work right up until closing time yesterday (Wednesday) with folks trying to get their new applications in before all these big changes took effect,” Bartoletti said.
He said he believes the new rules would have been less challenging to implement had clerks been given the opportunity to be looped into the framework before it was hurried through the Legislature.
“Heaven forbid that they ask the folks who are on the front lines dealing with this,” he said. “But I will give credit to people in the governor’s office for listening to us as things developed,”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on MSNBC that applicants for pistol permits will face intense scrutiny, with police officers deployed into the neighborhoods where they live to gather information about them.
Officers, he said, will be “knocking on neighbors’ doors, speaking to people, finding out who this individual is that we are about to allow to carry a firearm in our city.”
In Albany, Kehoe said, one of the state agencies controlled by Hochul, the Division of Criminal Justice Services, “recognizes they are putting a big burden on law enforcement without providing us with resources.” He said state officials have indicated counties will get some help for the task of reviewing social media accounts of pistol permit applicants.
Meanwhile, he said, the state is forging ahead with an initiative that “burdens law-abiding citizens.”
“In our experience, law-abiding citizens who get gun permits do not commit crimes with those guns,” Kehoe said. “The crimes are committed by people who don’t have a license and have guns that are unregistered. So we are putting a lot of people through a lot of hoops and straining their constitutional rights with no benefit for public safety.” | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/gun-laws-await-scrutiny-as-counties-adjust-to-new-rules/article_d2acb550-2a61-11ed-86f2-6fd0592cb183.html | 2022-09-02T04:00:32Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/gun-laws-await-scrutiny-as-counties-adjust-to-new-rules/article_d2acb550-2a61-11ed-86f2-6fd0592cb183.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A federal judge Thursday appeared to give a boost to former President Donald Trump’s hopes for appointing an outside legal expert to review government records seized by the FBI, questioning the Justice Department’s arguments that Trump couldn’t make the request and that a special master would needlessly delay its investigation.
“Ultimately, what is the harm” in such an appointment, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon asked department lawyers. But she did not rule on the request, saying she would do so later.
Lawyers for Trump say the appointment of a special master is necessary to ensure an independent inspection of the documents seized by the FBI during the Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago.
This kind of review, they say, would allow for “highly personal information” such as diaries or journals to be filtered out from the investigation and returned to Trump, along with any other documents that may be protected by claims of attorney-client privilege or executive privilege.
Chris Kise, a Trump lawyer and former Florida solicitor general, told Cannon that appointing a neutral party would restore public faith in the investigation.
“This is an unprecedented situation. We need to lower the temperature,” Kise said. “We need to take a deep breath.”
The Justice Department has said an appointment is unwarranted because investigators have completed their review of potentially privileged records and already identified “a limited set of materials that potentially contain attorney-client privileged information.” The government also says Trump lacks legal grounds to demand the return of presidential documents because they do not belong to him since he no longer occupies the White House.
“He is no longer president, said Jay Bratt, the head of the Justice Department’s counterintelligence section. “He is unlawfully in possession of them.”
The department has also expressed concerns that the appointment could delay the investigation, in part because a special master probably would need to obtain a security clearance to review the records and special authorization from intelligence agencies.
But Cannon, who said she would issue a written ruling at some point, pressed the government on its resistance, asking, “Ultimately what is the harm?”
The request for a special master last week opened the door for the Justice Department to disclose additional information from its investigation that might not otherwise have become public at this point. Late Tuesday, for instance, the department filed a document that cited efforts to obstruct the investigation, saying documents were “likely concealed and removed” from a storage room at Mar-a-Lago.
Cannon had said on Saturday, before the latest arguments in the matter, that her “preliminary intent” was to appoint a special master. It was not clear whether she might make a final determination Thursday or how her view might be affected by the fact that the Justice Department says it has already reviewed potentially privileged documents.
It was also not clear who might be serve as that outside expert. In some past high-profile cases, the role has been filled by a former federal judge.
Cannon was nominated by Trump in 2020 and confirmed by the Senate 56-21 later that year. She is a former assistant U.S. attorney in Florida, handling mainly criminal appeals. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/trump-documents-probe-judge-appears-open-to-special-master/article_e32ae25e-2a65-11ed-bb98-e3ee4df2961b.html | 2022-09-02T04:00:39Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/trump-documents-probe-judge-appears-open-to-special-master/article_e32ae25e-2a65-11ed-bb98-e3ee4df2961b.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
THE route from Makkah to Madinah passing through Saudi Arabia’s rocky Hijaz mountains is not a well-trodden one today. But 1,400 years ago, the Prophet Muhammad was forced to take it when he had to leave Makkah to escape persecution for his religious teachings.
He and his followers set off overland for Madinah, some 450 kilometers to the north, on a journey that became known as the Hijrah.
To mark the anniversary of the defining moment in the history of Islam, the journey undertaken in 622 has been told through a comprehensive exhibition in Dhahran, in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province. The display aims to share the impact and relevance of the Hijrah through its themes of love, peace, freedom, tolerance, perseverance, courage and companionship.
Ashraf Ehsan Fagih, head of programmes at Ithra (the Arabic word used as shorthand for the King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture) where the exhibition is currently taking place, told Arab News: “We are targeting a global audience, not Arabs or Muslims per se, with this exhibition. We are targeting everyone who wants to be enlightened by the universal messages of Hijrah.”
Ithra is one of the Kingdom’s foremost cultural institutions built by Saudi Aramco and inaugurated by King Salman in December 2016.
The team at Ithra spent three years preparing the exhibition titled ‘Hijrah: In the Footsteps of the Prophet’, which will run for five years. Following its initial nine months at Ithra, the exhibition will move to Riyadh and Jeddah before heading overseas.
It was curated by Ithra’s in-house team of experts, in collaboration with Dr Abdullah Hussein Alkadi, who is considered the world’s leading authority on the Hijrah and one of the greatest living biographers of the Prophet Muhammad.
The first-of-its-kind exhibition charts the sequence of events which led to the Prophet Muhammad’s decision to leave Makkah for the city of Yathrib, the pre-Islamic name of Madinah, and the struggles he faced along the way.
Following threats and persecution by the Makkans, culminating in an attempt on his life, the Prophet Muhammad and his father-in-law, friend and companion, Abu Bakr, and his small band of followers set off for Yathrib, where he was warmly welcomed by the Ansar, or helpers — members of the region’s Al-Khazraj and Al-Aws tribes.
In recognition of their generosity, the city was later renamed Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, meaning The Enlightened City.
“The Hijrah journey marks the passage of time and the beginning of the Islamic calendar and for over one billion Muslims all over the world, Hijrah is considered the mother of all journeys.
“It marks when the Prophet Muhammad and his followers went from being a persecuted minority to being a community in world civilisation. It was the most important event of his life, and it changed the course of history,” Idries Trevathan, Ithra’s in-house curator of Islamic art and culture, told Arab News.
To curate the exhibition, the team extracted the story from old manuscripts written during the first century of Islam, before, as Fagih described, they “walked the walk.” The team spent around a month trekking from Makkah to Madinah, following in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad.
Kumail Almusaly, Ithra’s in-house curator of traveling exhibitions, told Arab News: “You reach a different level of consciousness during the journey.
“We spent days climbing to the tops of various caves, experiencing muscle soreness, and also admiring the beauty of the landscape. We experienced the perseverance the Prophet Muhammad needed for the journey.”
A documentary about Trevathan and Almusaly’s journey in the Prophet Muhammad’s footsteps is currently in production and due for public screening at the end of this year.
Trevathan recalled that the journey was strenuous but deeply rewarding.
He said: “When you walk the route, it is a spiritual experience. It is difficult, and most of the route is still inaccessible by car. You must walk it. It was an enormous privilege to walk that route myself and to have a connection with the Prophet Muhammad through the landscape.
“What we wanted to draw upon in the exhibition were these incredible traditions in pre-Islamic culture but also in what is known as wuquf ‘ala al-atlal, or stopping by the ruins, to contemplate what happened there.”
The exhibition was established in collaboration with the Prince of Wales’ Turquoise Mountain, a charity supporting arts and heritage in the Middle East, the National Museum of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, the House of Islamic Arts in Jeddah, and the King Abdulaziz Complex for Endowment Libraries in Madinah, all of which contributed pieces to the display.
It includes Islamic artifacts, specially commissioned contemporary artworks by Saudi and Arab artists, as well as interactive installations, photography and videos which recreate the experience of the Prophet Muhammad’s arduous journey.
“We wanted to create something exceptional and different to commemorate Hijrah. When the Prophet Muhammad left his tribe 1,400 years ago, it was unheard of, because back then you were defined by your tribe.
“What happened was miraculous in all aspects. He abandoned his tribe, he was accepted by other tribes in a different town, and they accepted him as a leader of society,” Fagih said.
In sum, Fagih said: “The Hijrah story is full of miracles and struggles, which everyone around the world can relate to. Being lonely is one of them. The Prophet Muhammad was 53 years old at the time of Hijrah. He was given another chance and he succeeded. He lived only another 10 years.”
The story is also one of humility, hardship, and beauty, whereby the past and present intertwine in a fully immersive recollection of the journey.
Trevathan said: “When the Ansar took in these migrants from Makkah and the preparation of the constitution of Madinah set down how migrant communities are treated, this was setting up a precedent for later generations.
“Despite his persecution in Makkah, when the Prophet Muhammad arrived in Madinah, he prepared this constitution, which protected the rights of all religions and communities in Madinah.”
According to Trevathan, in contrast with acts of persecution often seen in the news today, “some of the oldest religions you find are in the Middle East because they were preserved by Muslim civilisation, which goes back to Prophet Muhammad’s constitution.”
The theme of brotherhood is also emphasised throughout the show. Indeed, Prophet Muhammad and his followers were accepted as muhajirun, or immigrants, by the feuding Al-Khazraj and Al-Aws tribes, who overcame their differences to serve a greater common cause.
This is viewed as one of the miracles of Hijrah and a lesson about tolerance, which the organisers hope will resonate with global audiences.
The inclusion of many contemporary artworks from throughout the Islamic world is also viewed as a potential draw that couches the values and ongoing significance of Hijrah in a modern context.
“The balance between Islamic and contemporary art throughout this exhibition is important to show the evolution and progression of the narrative of this exhibition in our modern day,” Farah Abushullaih, head of Ithra Museum, told Arab News.
“By providing content that speaks to both types of work throughout the journey of the Prophet Muhammad, we take an abstract concept and try to bridge the gap of stories from a collective narrative to a more tangible contemporary perspective.”
For example, the idea of brotherhood is poignantly expressed in a contemporary art installation by Saudi artist, Zahrah Al-Ghamdi, one of the Kingdom’s most recognised female artists, whose work has been shown at the Venice Biennale, The British Museum, and Desert X Coachella in California.
- This piece, authored by Rebecca Anne Proctor, was culled from Arab News, an English-language daily newspaper published in Saudi Arabia. | https://tribuneonlineng.com/exhibition-highlights-universal-message-of-prophet-muhammads-hijrah/ | 2022-09-02T04:02:49Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/exhibition-highlights-universal-message-of-prophet-muhammads-hijrah/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
John Paul II football wins over Catholic (VA) in 11-player football
JPII 19, Catholic 13
Published: Sep. 1, 2022 at 11:52 PM EDT|Updated: 11 minutes ago
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - John Paul II playing host to Catholic out of Virginia Beach in 11-player football
Catholic driving but the Saints defender Nick Wojciechowski there for the interception to get the ball back. On the ensuing drive, Rion Roseborough the nice run in the first half. “Thunder” had 123 yards in the game.
Sets up Keiveon Moore with a 53 yard touchdown gave the Saints the 7-0 lead at the half.
JP2 is 3-0. They take it 19-13.
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PHILADELPHIA (CN) — In an unprecedented prime-time presidential address to the American people Thursday night, President Joe Biden took direct aim at his predecessor Donald Trump, accusing him and his loyalists of threatening American democracy.
“History tells us the blind loyalty to a single leader, and a willingness to engage in political violence is fatal to democracy,” Biden said. “For a long time, we’ve told ourselves that American democracy is guaranteed, but it's not. We have to defend it.”
There's no question that the Republican Party today is dominated, driven and intimidated by Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans,” he continued. “And that is a threat to this country.”
Biden spoke to a crowd of several hundred at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the site where the Constitution was signed in 1787, backlit for the occasion with red, white and blue spotlights.
“As I stand here tonight, equality and democracy are under assault,” Biden said. “So I’ve come to the place where it all began to speak as plainly as I can to the nation about the threats we face about the power we have in our own hands to meet these threats."
Referencing the midterm elections less than 10 weeks away in November, the president expressed concern about “MAGA” Republicans, using an acronym created from the former president’s “Make America Great Again” campaign slogan.
“Too much of what's happening in our country today is not normal,” he said, speaking of wild conspiracy theories and baseless claims of stolen elections. “Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans represent an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our Republic.”
While the president said he didn’t condemn all Republicans, just MAGA Republicans, he urged those who didn’t agree with Trump’s philosophies to vote against the former president and everyone who stood with him.
“MAGA Republicans do not respect the Constitution,” he said. “They do not believe in the rule of law. They do not recognize the will of the people. They refuse to accept the results of a free election,” Biden said. “And they're working right now, as I speak, in state after state to give power to decide elections in America to partisans and cronies. Empowering election deniers.”
More than 74 million Americans cast their ballots for Trump in 2020, who vehemently denied losing the election to Biden, falsely claiming the election was “stolen.” The denial culminated in 2021 with the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot, where Biden has emphasized that it was law enforcement officers who defended Congress members against a mob of people claiming against all evidence that the 2020 election was stolen.
And while Trump is now out of office, his shadow remains. Many Republicans on the ticket in November midterms are Trump-endorsed. Earlier this week Trump continued to post on his unconstitutional takes on social media: saying America should overturn the 2020 election results and hold a new election.
Biden emphasized Thursday that MAGA forces view the violent insurrectionist mob, many of whom have now been criminally tried, as a group of patriots and that they were currently preparing for the 2022 and 2024 elections.
“There is no place for political violence in America. Ever,” Biden said, adding that the group has also intimidated election officials and poll workers, as well as some of the FBI agents who recently seized classified documents from Trump’s Florida home.
Painting a picture of a MAGA-controlled country, Biden said it would become an America where there is no right to choose, no right to privacy, no right to contraception and no right to marry who you love.
“That's why tonight. I'm asking our nation to come together, unite behind the single purpose of defending our democracy, regardless of your ideology,” he said, then drawing to mind all his administration has accomplished in its last two years.
Passing the largest economic recovery package since Franklin Delano Roosevelt was president as a Covid-19 relief measure. Passing the biggest infrastructure bill since President Dwight Eisenhower to give American the money to rebuild the nation's roads, ports, water systems and high speed internet. Updating the Affordable Care Act to make prescription drugs more affordable. Passing a new gun safety law and an important climate initiative.
“We need everyone to do their part. So speak up. Speak out. Get engaged. Vote. Vote. Vote,” Biden continued. “If we do our duty, If we do our duty in 2022 and beyond, and ages still to come, we'll say, we — all of us here — we kept the faith. We preserved democracy.”
A battleground state with two open seats in the midterm elections, Pennsylvania will see two Trump-endorsed Republicans on the ballot in its governor and Senate races. Thursday’s event marked the President’s second trip to the state in a week, the first of which he used to push his his Safer America Plan and push support for Pennsylvania’s Democratic candidates.
Republican candidate for governor Doug Mastriano is an avid Trump supporter, and was in the crowd outside the U.S. Capitol when the insurrection occurred on Jan. 6, 2021. TV doctor Mehmet Oz, is the former president’s endorsement for Senate.
They will be up against the Democrat running for governor and Senate respectively, state Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman.
Biden’s speech Thursday was promoted as taxpayer-funded, a testament to Biden’s deep-seated belief that unseating those who hold Trump’s view is critical for America.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to host a rally in the state Saturday.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - Mitch Griffis threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start to help No. 22 Wake Forest beat VMI 44-10 in the opener for both schools. Griffis started with veteran Sam Hartman sidelined indefinitely by a non-football medical issue.
Hartman led the Demon Deacons to last year’s Atlantic Coast Conference championship game and was on the sideline for this one.
Christian Turner and Taylor Morin added spectacular individual efforts on first-quarter scores for the Demon Deacons. Turner finished with 100 yards rushing and two TDs.
Grant Swinehart had a scoring catch to lead VMI of the Championship Subdivision’s Southern Conference.
BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) - Hajj-Malik Williams threw for a touchdown, Caleb Dowden kicked three field goals and Campbell rolled to a 29-10 victory over The Citadel in a season opener.
Williams gave the Fighting Camels the lead for good on the first possession of the game. His 14-yard scoring toss to Ezeriah Anderson capped a six-play, 74-yard drive.
Lamagea McDowell ran for a 7-yard touchdown 42 seconds into the second quarter and Dowden connected from 36 yards out to put Campbell up 16-3 at halftime.
Dowden added two field goals in the third quarter and Bryant Barr scored on a 2-yard run in the fourth to cap the scoring for Campbell.
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SAINT PAUL, Minn. (CN) — Kia and Hyundai vehicle owners in the Midwest have seen their cars stolen at alarming rates this summer, and have now taken the manufacturers to court.
In a proposed class-action lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court in Minnesota, onetime 2020 Kia Sportage owner Steve Zanmiller alleged that Kia and Hyundai had sold cars without telling consumers that the vehicles didn’t have engine immobilizers, electronic devices meant to prevent theft by hot-wiring. This allows would-be thieves to start the car by stripping the ignition column and inserting a USB drive, knife or other small tool.
“Considering how many people charge their cell phones in their cars, the necessary instrument needed to steal a Defective Vehicle is usually readily available to any thief,” Zanmiller’s attorney George “Jed” Chronic of the Mankato, Minnesota firm Maschka, Riedy Ries & Frentz wrote in Zanmiller’s complaint.
The problem is compounded, Chronic wrote, by the fact that some of the vehicles’ windows are not properly connected to the cars’ security systems, allowing them to be broken without triggering alarms.
It’s unclear how long Kia and Hyundai have made vehicles without immobilizers, but Zanmiller’s proposed class includes owners of vehicles dating as far back as 2011. The missing security equipment has seen increased scrutiny this summer following the growth of the “Kia Boys” trend on social media. Car and Driver magazine traces the trend to Milwaukee, where Kias and Hyundais represented over two-thirds of stolen cars in 2021.
The degree to which social media fame is driving car thefts is unclear, but the narrative of viral joy rides has caught on, with onlookers and drivers alike posting videos purporting to show the “Kia Boys” at work. An amateur documentarian in Milwaukee going by the name Tommy G reached his own viral fame in May after posting a YouTube video featuring interviews with self-proclaimed Kia Boys and their victims.
Facing rumblings of legal threats from the city, the automakers have even offered free steering wheel locks to their customers, according to Wisconsin ABC affiliate WISN. WISN also reports that the city is on track to reach 10,000 car thefts by the end of the year — over double 2021’s total and triple that of 2019.
Thefts in the Twin Cities have not been as pervasive as in Milwaukee, according to local law enforcement, but Kia thefts in St. Paul have risen from just 18 in 2021 to 256 by mid-July. The driver of a Sportage stolen in July also killed a 70-year-old man after striking his truck.
Hyundai thefts have also spiked in St. Paul, rising from 31 in 2021 to 212 by July of 2022. The trend isn’t limited to the Midwest either; the Los Angeles Times reports that Kia and Hyundai vehicles rose from making up about 13% of thefts in 2021 to 20% in 2022, leading police to issue PSAs on how to prevent the thefts.
Zanmiller’s complaint doesn’t pay reference to social media, instead focusing on the carmakers’ role in the thefts.
“Defendants had the capability and means to add an engine immobilizer or similar device, yet they failed to do so,” Chronic wrote.
Kia also knew the impact immobilizers had on theft, he argued, having argued to the federal government in 2010 that a proposed immobilizer on its Amanti line of vehicles was similar to existing devices “which reduce theft by 58 to 80 percent.”
Representatives from Kia and Hyundai did not respond to requests for comment Thursday evening.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A retired New York Police Department officer was sentenced on Thursday to a record-setting 10 years in prison for attacking the U.S. Capitol and using a metal flagpole to assault one of the police officers trying to hold off a mob of Donald Trump supporters.
Thomas Webster's prison sentence is the longest so far among roughly 250 people who have been punished for their conduct during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021. The previous longest was shared by two other rioters, who were sentenced separately to seven years and three months in prison.
Webster, a 20-year NYPD veteran, was the first Capitol riot defendant to be tried on an assault charge and the first to present a self-defense argument. A jury rejected Webster's claim that he was defending himself when he tackled Metropolitan Police Department officer Noah Rathbun and grabbed his gas mask outside the Capitol on Jan. 6.
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U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta sentenced Webster, 56, to 10 years in prison plus three years of supervised release. He allowed Webster to report to prison at a date to be determined instead of immediately ordering him into custody.
“Mr. Webster, I don't think you're a bad person,” the judge said. “I think you were caught up in a moment. But as you know, even getting caught up in a moment has consequences."
Webster turned to apologize to Rathbun, who was in the courtroom but didn’t address the judge. Webster said he wishes he had never come to Washington, D.C.
“I wish the horrible events of that day had never happened,” he told the judge.
The judge said Rathbun wasn't Webster's only victim on Jan. 6.
“The other victim was democracy, and that is not something that can be taken lightly,” Mehta added.
Federal prosecutors had recommended a prison sentence of 17 years and six months. The court’s probation department had recommended a 10-year prison sentence. Mehta wasn't bound by the recommendations.
In a court filing, prosecutors accused Webster of “disgracing a democracy that he once fought honorably to protect and serve.” Webster led the charge against police barricades at the Capitol’s Lower West Plaza, prosecutors said. They compared the attack to a medieval battle, with rioters pelting officers with makeshift projectiles and engaging in hand-to-hand combat.
“Nothing can explain or justify Mr. Webster's rage. Nothing can explain or justify his violence,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Hava Mirell said Thursday.
Defense attorney James Monroe said in a court filing that the mob was “guided by unscrupulous politicians" and others promoting the lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from the Republican incumbent. He questioned why prosecutors argued that Webster didn't deserve leniency for his 25 years of service to his country and New York City.
“That is not how we measure justice. That is revenge,” Monroe said.
In May, jurors deliberated for less than three hours before they convicted Webster of all six counts in his indictment, including a charge that he assaulted Rathbun with a dangerous weapon, the flagpole.
Also Thursday, a New Jersey man pleaded guilty to using pepper spray on police officers, including one who later died. Officer Brian Sicknick suffered a stroke the day after the riot and died of natural causes. He and other officers were standing guard behind metal bicycle racks as the mob of pro-Trump supporters stormed the Capitol.
Julian Khater, 33, pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting or impeding officers with a dangerous weapon. He could face up to 20 years in prison, though will likely face a sentence ranging from about 6 1/2 to 8 years at a hearing set for December.
The case against Khater and a second man have been among the more notable brought by the Justice Department. George Pierre Tanios brought the pepper spray in a backpack. Tanios previously pleaded guilty and is also set to be sentenced in December.
Webster had testified at trial that he was trying to protect himself from a “rogue cop” who punched him in the face. He also accused Rathbun of instigating the confrontation.
Rathbun testified that he didn’t punch or pick a fight with Webster. Rathbun said he was trying to move Webster back from a security perimeter that he and other officers were struggling to maintain.
Rathbun’s body camera captured Webster shouting profanities and insults before they made any physical contact. The video shows that Webster slammed one of the bike racks at Rathbun before the officer reached out with an open left hand and struck the right side of Webster’s face.
After Rathbun struck his face, Webster swung a metal flag pole at the officer in a downward chopping motion, striking a bike rack. Rathbun grabbed the broken pole from Webster, who charged at the officer, tackled him to the ground and grabbed his gas mask, choking him by the chin strap.
Webster drove alone to Washington, D.C., from his home near Goshen, New York, on the eve of the Jan. 6 “Stop the Steal” rally, where Trump addressed thousands of supporters. Webster was wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying a Marine Corps flag on a metal pole when he joined the mob that stormed the Capitol.
Webster said he went to the Capitol to “petition” lawmakers to “relook” at the results of the 2020 presidential election. But he testified that he didn’t intend to interfere with Congress’ joint session to certify President Joe Biden 's victory.
Webster retired from the NYPD in 2011 after 20 years of service, which included a stint on then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s private security detail. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1985 to 1989 before joining the NYPD in 1991.
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By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press
Associated Press writer Lindsay Whitehurst contributed to this report.
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(CN) — A federal judge chose to hold off on deciding whether to appoint a special master in the government review of materials seized from the home of former President Donald Trump after hearing arguments in the case on Thursday.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon signaled last weekend that she was inclined to grant Trump’s request but stopped short of doing so during the hearing.
Trump’s counsel argued that a special master, or neutral third party, is needed to conduct an independent review of the seized materials to make sure personal items and any records protected by attorney-client privilege or executive privilege are returned.
But the government argued a special master is unnecessary and would only interrupt its ongoing criminal investigation involving the seized materials.
According to records unsealed by the court last month, the FBI took about 20 boxes of documents, including 11 sets of classified records, from Mar-a-Lago on Aug. 8. Among the seized materials were the grant of clemency to the former president's close ally Roger Stone, binders of photos and what is described as “info re: President of France.”
Thursday’s hearing in the Southern District of Florida centered on Trump's Aug. 22 motion for judicial oversight of the government’s review of the records.
Three attorneys argued on behalf of the former president. According to reporting on the hearing by Politico, they repeatedly highlighted the historic nature of the government's criminal probe into a former president.
“This is not a case about some Department of Defense staffer stuffing military secrets into a bag and sneaking them out in the middle of the night,” Trump attorney James Trusty reportedly said.
Meanwhile, government attorneys are said to have insisted that appointing a special master would significantly harm their ongoing criminal investigation, noting that the warrant was approved by U.S. District Judge Bruce Reinhart under the valid auspices of “evidence of three significant federal crimes.”
According to the search warrant application unsealed last month, the search was related to potential violations of three criminal statutes: willful retention of national defense information, concealment or removal of government records and obstruction of a federal investigation.
As the Department of Justice sees it, Trump’s request to appoint a special master is needless at this point because the government’s own Privilege Review Team has already reviewed the materials and set aside what they thought could be subject to attorney-client privilege.
“It would do little or nothing to protect any legitimate interests that Plaintiff may have while impeding the government’s ongoing criminal investigation, as well as the Intelligence Community’s review of potential risks to national security that may have resulted from the improper storage of the seized materials,” the government wrote in a court filing.
And the 11 sets of classified records seized from Trump’s 12-acre estate, they argue, do not belong to him because they are property of the federal government.
Trump’s counsel, however, insists that because the seized top-secret documents were created while Trump was still the president — they are “'presumptively privileged’ until proven otherwise.’” The former president has also claimed in recent weeks that he “declassified” the highly sensitive materials.
The department’s privilege team is insufficient, according to Trump’s suit, and there are several red flags that implicate the 45th president’s Fourth Amendment rights “and cry out for judicial intervention by way of Special Master monitoring and discovery assistance.”
According to the affidavit used in the search warrant application, the department described the privilege-review team as law enforcement personnel “not participating in the investigation of the matter” who were on hand to assist if “a procedure involving potentially attorney-client privileged information is required.”
If Judge Cannon ends up granting Trump’s request for a special master, the government asked that she only allow a reviewer access to the “limited set” of materials the government’s privilege-review team identified as potentially subject to attorney-client privilege.
Cannon, 41, served as an assistant U.S. Attorney in Florida before then-President Trump nominated her to the federal bench in 2020. The Senate later confirmed her appointment in a 56-21 vote.
It is not clear when she will issue a ruling.
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SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — Competing factions in San Francisco's housing fight faced off in court Thursday over whether two measures that promise to make building affordable housing easier in the city should appear on November’s ballot.
The first is an initiative backed by the nonprofit San Francisco Housing Action Coalition and supported by Mayor London Breed. Known as the “Affordable Homes Now," Proposition D purports to accelerate multifamily housing production by cutting through the red tape and bureaucratic required approvals that can hold up housing projects.
The group gathered over 80,000 signatures to get its measure approved.
But a rival measure stands in their way. Proposition E, which the Board of Supervisors voted onto the ballot in July, will also go before the voters unless SF Housing Action can convince San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Richard Ulmer to invalidate it.
Though the city’s measure bears some similarities to Proposition D, SF Housing Action has criticized it as financially infeasible with its additional size, construction, and cost requirements for some types of apartments. It also leaves in a condition that the Board of Supervisors approve funding for 100% affordable housing projects.
The group sued the city and Department of Elections director John Arntz in early August to block Proposition E from appearing on the ballot, saying it was "cynically designed" to oppose SF Housing Action's proposal.
Matthew Alvarez, a Sutton Law attorney representing the group, said the supervisors skirted the rules in their rush to get Proposition E pushed through in time to contend with Proposition D.
Because Proposition E is a city-sponsored measure, the nonprofit says it must undergo environmental review — a requirement the supervisors avoided by declaring that its housing measure doesn’t qualify as a “project” that would trigger the California Environmental Quality Act.
Ulmer said Thursday he’s less concerned with the contents of each proposition, but rather the logistics of how both ended up on the ballot.
“Why should a petition signed by a minority of voters who may or may not support the proposition receive one treatment while an actual vote by the people's representatives receive another treatment?” he asked. “The people's representatives, the Board of Supervisors, voted 7-4 to put this on the ballot. Why isn't that as good as 5% of signatures of people?”
Ulmer noted that the rigors of CEQA review often kills a measure’s chance of ever going before voters.
But SF Housing Action said its initiative differs because it qualified through signature gathering rather than through public agency action.
Alvarez said the city shouldn’t be let off the hook for a “procedural error.”
“We're not asking that the voters never get to vote on this,” he said. “We are asking that the Board of Supervisors follow the rules. They made a mistake. They skipped the procedures and now they want the voters to vote on it and maybe it passes and they'll come back and say ‘we messed up on CEQA but the voters passed it so it's OK.'”
Deputy City Attorney Andrea Ruiz-Esquide urged the judge to follow the California Supreme Court's ruling in Brosnahan v. Eu that unless a ballot initiative is unconstitutional, the courts should not interfere with the peoples’ right to vote on it. She said Ulmer could decide the CEQA issues later.
“Citizens need to vote and choose between these propositions. It's not right for them to intervene in the electoral process,” she said.
But Alvarez said having both measures on the ballot could “cause divisions within the community.”
“Every election causes divisions in a community,” the judge rejoined.
“But it is much better not to cause those particular divisions with a measure that is invalid,” Alvarez said, to which the judge replied, “You act like San Francisco voters are some tender lilies.”
“Sometimes,” Alvarez returned with a chuckle.
“With what they've been through, they’re pretty rough and ready,” Ulmer said.
Ulmer took the matter under submission. He has only a short time to rule before the deadline for ballot books to be printed.
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(CN) — The head of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation was accused of syphoning off more than $10 million in from donors, in a lawsuit filed on Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court.
The lawsuit says that Shalomyah Bowers, the board secretary of Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, the non-profit organization that acts as the movement's administrative arm, used Black Lives Matter, or BLM, as his "personal piggy bank," and of "betray[ing] the public trust by self-dealing and breaching his fiduciary duties."
Bowers has taken control of Black Lives Matter's financial accounts and social media accounts, shutting out its founders and most prominent organizers, like Melina Abdullah. Abdullah, who founded BLM's Los Angeles Chapter and also heads its grassroots wing, estimates that the Global Network Foundation's financial accounts hold "over $100 million."
The Global Network Foundation's board of directors, Abdullah said, "are engaging in self dealing, enriching themselves off of the backs of people who put their blood, sweat and tears into this movement."
Bowers did not respond to an email requesting an interview. But a lengthy statement posted to the homepage of blacklivesmatter.com said, "the allegations of Melina Abdullah and BLM Grassroots (BLMGR) are false. They are slanderous and devoid of reality."
It added: "Melina Abdullah and BLMGR’s storytelling concerning the current BLMGNF Board is harmful, divisive, and false. It only gives fodder to right-wing media’s clear agenda of sowing distrust and division among Black folks, and it is in deep contrast to abolitionist values and the fight for Black liberation."
For nearly a decade, Black Lives Matter has been among the most influential and effective political and social movements. It has pushed the boundaries of what is acceptable to broad swaths of left-leaning voters, urging cities and states to "defund the police" and "end white supremacy." What began as a hashtag, inspired by the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the lethal shooting of Trayvon Martin, blossomed into international recognition following the unrest over the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer.
As cities across the country erupted into violent protests, donations poured into the Black Lives Matter organization. The group was not ready for such a windfall. After it was revealed that the group took in more than $90 million in 2020, local chapters of BLM, as well as families of victims of police shootings, wanted to know where all the money was going.
Its executive director, Patrisse Cullors, who cofounded the organization, became the subject of intense scrutiny after it was revealed she owned a number of houses, collectively worth more than $3 million. BLM later disclosed that it had paid nearly $6 million for a home in Los Angeles.
To better manage its finances and provide the public with greater transparency, Cullors helped set up the Global Network Foundation. Bowers, a consultant, was hired to run the new foundation. According to the lawsuit, Cullors explained to everyone "that Bowers would just serve in the administrative capacity and assist Ms. Cullors," and that he "did not have the ambition to 'take over and run' BLM." After the transition was complete, Cullors resigned.
"Within months," the lawsuit claims, "Bowers had run [two] well-respected advocates out of the organization. Through a series of misrepresentations and unauthorized backroom dealings, Mr. Bowers managed to steal control over GNF as the sole Board member and officer."
"There was really no system of checks and balances that could hold him to account," said Abdullah, who said Bowers is "motivated by money and not the movement."
In March, according to the lawsuit, Bowers changed the passwords on the BLM's social media channels — including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, each with millions of followers — shutting out Abdullah and other prominent organizers. Both sides say they requested private mediation to sort out access to BLM social media accounts; both sides say the other refused.
Abdullah said all the accusations of financial mismanagement leveled at BLM in recent years are the fault of Bowers: "Those were all decisions made by the global network foundation, not the boots on the ground."
In the statement posted on BLM's website, much the same accusations are leveled at Abdullah, citing a letter received in January 2022, pointing to Abdullah's "financial malfeasance, unprincipled decision making, and a leadership style rooted in retribution and intimidation."
"Our hearts are broken at this moment because white supremacy is the winner when movement leaders take the approach of publicly 'calling out' comrades instead of 'calling-in,'" the statement adds. "It reflects a pattern that we see when money becomes the motivator."
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — An abortion-rights group on Thursday asked the Michigan Supreme Court to approve a November ballot question on whether a right to abortion should be enshrined in the state constitution.
Reproductive Freedom for All filed its request with the high court after the state canvassing board rejected the ballot question on Wednesday. That body deadlocked 2-2 along partisan lines, with a pair of Republican commissioners citing what they called spacing errors in the petitions calling for the ballot question.
Abortion-rights supporters say it’s important for state residents to be able to weigh in on the abortion question, especially because of a 1931 law that would ban all abortions except to save the life of the mother that abortion opponents had hoped would be triggered by the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade in June. The law has been blocked by months of court battles.
In the filing, the group asked the court to order the Board of State Canvassers to certify the question for the November ballot, and to do so by Wednesday. That would give board members time to certify the initiative before the board’s meeting on Sept. 9, which also is the deadline set by state law for the board to certify the ballot to the secretary of state.
RFFA submitted more than 750,000 signatures, attorneys for the group wrote, making it the largest number submitted for a ballot initiative in state history. State law required a minimum of about 425,000 valid signatures, and state officials determined last week that the petition contained nearly 600,000 valid signatures.
RFFA said the volume of signatories demonstrated “widespread grassroots support.”
“This Court should safeguard the right of the People to exercise their political power and protect it from strained interpretations of law that stand to disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of voters,” attorneys argued.
Abortion-rights supporters have criticized the Republican members of the state board — a panel once seen as handling largely routine, administrative matters — as bowing to political pressure to try to stop the measure from appearing on the ballot.
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Democrats believe the issue has helped the party gain ground on Republicans this election cycle since the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated constitutional protections for abortion. In conservative Kansas, for example, voters overwhelmingly defeated a measure that would have allowed the Republican-controlled Legislature to tighten restrictions or ban the procedure outright.
Michigan, a swing state that also is a presidential battleground, has several high-stakes races on the ballot in November, including contests for governor, secretary of state and attorney general.
RFFA argued in its filing to the Michigan Supreme Court that its petitions met all prerequisites to appear on the Nov. 8 ballot, both in number of signatures and the format, and that the Board of State Canvassers overstepped its authority, violating “its clear legal duty,” when it rejected the initiative.
No party has disputed that the group turned in enough signatures, RFFA noted. Rather, opponents “resorted to hyperbole” regarding the spacing of language on the petition, calling the small spaces between some words “gibberish” and “incomprehensible argle-bargle,” the group said in its filing. They argue that Michigan election law doesn’t provide requirements for spacing and said the opponents “are unable to point to a single individual that did not understand” the petition.
Opponents of the ballot initiative said the board did the right thing in rejecting what they called a “mistake-riddled, anything goes” proposal. They said the initiative would insert “gibberish” into the state constitution.
“The Michigan Supreme Court should support this move to protect our constitution from their vandalism as well,” Christen Pollo, of Citizens to Support Michigan Women and Children, said after Wednesday’s vote.
John Pirich, a Michigan election law expert, said that the petition’s language could be understood even with the spacing issues and that “any language that would be in doubt will be printed with the proper spacing in the constitution.”
“The question is: Does someone read this and have they been confused as to what the intent is or misled as to what the intent of the petition is?” Pirich said. “I clearly understood the language.”
In a statement Wednesday, abortion-rights supporters said they are confident the court will decide in their favor and order the initiative go before voters on the November ballot. A majority of justices were put on the court by Democrats.
Abortion opponents protested outside of Wednesday's board meeting, their yells at times audible inside the hearing room. The board also heard several hours of public comment, primarily from people who oppose abortion and told the board the procedure is immoral.
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By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and SARA BURNETT Associated Press
Burnett reported from Chicago.
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As the fastest-growing Midwest city for GDP, job growth, and population, it’s no surprise that Columbus is also welcoming back meeting planners and attendees. Just in time to accommodate a growing number of events, the Hilton Downtown Columbus is expanding with a new tower opening this fall that will make it the largest hotel in Ohio. The new, 28-story building will offer 1,000 guest rooms, 75,000 square feet of meeting space, and four new dining concepts. Attendees of 2023 Convening Leaders will be among the first event participants to experience this new addition to Columbus’ hotel collection. While Columbus experiences a healthy return in its visitor numbers, representing a strong recovery from the pandemic, the city also continues its work as a leader in the Midwest, forging an innovative path focused on sustainability, accessibility, and more.
Sustainability
Meeting planners can rest easy knowing that hosting a large event in Columbus doesn’t mean they have to compromise on sustainability. Sustainable Columbus is a city-wide initiative that weaves eco-friendly practices into all facets of life and development in Ohio’s capital, with the convention center boasting a particularly noteworthy — and unconventional — sustainability program.
When it comes to recycling, even attendees with the best of intentions can confuse what recyclables should go in which bin. To decrease the amount of recyclable material that ends up in a landfill due to inaccurate sorting, GCCC makes things simple with a single-stream recycling program that allows all recycled materials to be discarded into the same containers. In an effort to also reduce unnecessary energy usage, GCCC has installed motion lighting and real-time tracking throughout the facility. For added good measure, GCCC also offsets 100 percent of its energy usage by purchasing renewable energy credits equivalent to the total amount of energy used.
Accessibility
Columbus prides itself on being a destination that is welcoming and accessible to everyone. Case in point, the city’s new Accessibility Guide. Designed to serve as a resource for locals and visitors alike, the guide highlights information on Columbus attractions, hotels, restaurants, and transportation options that are accessible to everyone.
In order to ensure that all types of accessibility issues are addressed, the guide provides details on offerings in the categories of mobility, vision, hearing, and cognition. The guide currently features more than 20 listings that have been reviewed and screened by disability inclusion experts. Experience Columbus plans to continually update the Accessibility Guide as more businesses and venues open or share current accessibility information. For meeting organizers, this takes the guesswork out of planning events that can be enjoyed by all attendees. | https://www.pcma.org/columbus-leads-way-innovative-event-practices/ | 2022-09-02T04:11:25Z | pcma.org | control | https://www.pcma.org/columbus-leads-way-innovative-event-practices/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
There was much that felt familiar when the Global Meeting Exchange (GME), hosted by Accor Hotels, returned after a two-year pandemic-related pause. GME 2022, held at the Fairmont San Francisco July 18–21, launched with a welcome party in the hotel’s opulent marble-pillared lobby, which buzzed with the sounds of people happy to be back in the swing of the reception balancing act, juggling plates of food, hugs, and glasses of champagne.
The conference annually brings sales representatives and executives from the Paris-based hotel chain together with their clients and the meetings industry press for education and networking. And over the next three days, plenary session speakers and hotel executives shared the signs that the hotel industry overall, and group travel specifically, is getting back in the swing — with some juggling also required.
Room night occupancy around the world, except for APAC, is now higher than what it was in 2019, said Jan Freitag, national director of hospitality analytics at CoStar, during a plenary session talk about the state of the industry. And at Accor, the largest hotel chain in Europe and the second-largest luxury hotel brand in the U.S., North American group and events business has rebounded to 67 percent of 2019 levels, said Jeff Doane, Accor’s chief commercial officer. But, as speakers and industry experts made clear, the world of meetings and events has been reshuffled by the pandemic in ways that are still shaking out.
“The total cost of travel suddenly is a huge topic,” Freitag said. “Prices are going way up and that definitely affects travel budgets.” With construction slowed on new hotels and fewer in the pipeline, “competition for existing hotels is heating up,” he said. Meanwhile, the hotel industry is still missing 300,000 of the hospitality staff lost during the pandemic, “and although wages have gone up 10 percent,” he said, those employees are not coming back.
Among other trends that speakers and Accor executives noted at the conference:
Sustainability is no Longer an Option
It used to be something nice to have, but it wasn’t at the core of what a company does. That’s no longer the case, said Brune Poirson, who joined Accor in May 2021 as chief sustainability officer. “It’s that it’s not about doing small things. It’s really about deep, meaningful changes to everything,” including operations, management, and financing, she said. It is something that Accor believes is important, but it’s also what stakeholders now expect, she added, including investors, government regulatory agencies, and guests, she said.
This year, Accor committed to removing all single-use plastic items in guest and meeting rooms in its more than 5,000 hotels by the end of 2022 — evidenced by sanitized reusable water bottles provided to us during the event in Fairmont’s guest rooms for refilling in the lobby. The hotel chain has started a “strong, strong push on food and beverage because that’s where a lot of our impact on the environment comes,” she said. “We want to focus massively on reducing food waste, changing the way we source products.” Accor also has instituted a sustainability training program for every employee — “believe me, it’s a lot of work,” Poirson said — which includes five mandatory modules.
Work has Changed Business Travel
People are changing, “not just in how they’re behaving, but in how they’re living their lives,” said Scot Hornick, a partner at management consulting firm Oliver Wyman, which has conducted research into global consumer trends and their impact on travel. Nearly 85 percent of white-collar workers said they would rather quit their jobs than go into the office five days a week, Hornick told a plenary session audience. “They expect way more fluidity in their spaces and the ability to both work and play in the same place.”
The remote working trend has changed hotel booking patterns, as travelers combine work and leisure, Freitag said. “Thursday used to be the big check-out day at hotels. Now it’s the big check-in day.” Travelers arrive on Thursdays, work part-time on Fridays, and then make it a long weekend, “maybe all the way through Monday because we don’t have to be in the office anymore,” he said.
Freitag remains bullish on business travel, “partially because we have to build culture,” he said. “If we aren’t going to meet around the water cooler, we are going to meet in a ballroom. And secondarily, I think that association events, large-scale citywide events, are a very efficient way for me to go and meet my clients, my partners, my competitors, when they’re all in the same city.”
Meeting Attendees are Choosier
During his firm’s research into global trends travel, when consumers were asked about business conferences, 45 percent of respondents wanted to have more authentic interactions in networking events, Hornick said. “They are putting less importance on achievement and more on belonging.” Their research showed, too, that conference attendees have unmet needs — “for connection, and to make learning fun as part of the major drivers of what they’re seeking when they’re doing conference travel. Increasingly,” he said, “your attendees are going to be more leisure travelers.”
People understand they do not always need to attend meetings, said Meenaz Diamond, Accor’s senior vice president for sales worldwide. “The value proposition has to be correct and there also has to be a leisure component.”
The imperative that there be a leisure component to a business event was reflected in real time at GME 2022. The Fairmont San Francisco sits atop Nob Hill, and meeting participants streamed out from the hotel in all directions during the final afternoon of the conference. Some headed north to Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn for wine tasting and relaxation at the hotel’s spa; others bicycled across the Golden Gate bridge; and some soaked up sunshine and the views while sailing on the Bay, or took a walking tour of the city’s historic Castro district, one of the first LGBTQ neighborhoods in the U.S.
A closing party on the final night blended the elegance of the historic 1907 hotel and San Francisco’s colorful cultural history: a Haight-Ashbury-style “Summer of Love” celebration, featuring a VW bus and love beads, hosted in the glow of the Fairmont’s gilded Venetian Room, where Tony Bennett first sang “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.”
Barbara Palmer is deputy editor of Convene.
Accor paid for all expenses for attending GME 2022 in San Francisco, including hotel accommodations and travel. | https://www.pcma.org/global-meeting-exchange-finding-right-balance-san-francisco/ | 2022-09-02T04:11:31Z | pcma.org | control | https://www.pcma.org/global-meeting-exchange-finding-right-balance-san-francisco/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
2022 is shaping up to be a banner year for Cleveland. The city started the year off with a slam dunk, welcoming the NBA All-Star Weekend in February. Since then, the FBI National Academy Associates brought its 58th national annual training conference to the city in August, followed by Content Marketing World’s four-day conference and expo in September. More major gatherings are on the horizon, including the NCAA Women’s Final Four and the Pan-American Masters Games in 2024. Below, a short list of what makes Cleveland a win for sporting events, conferences, and every kind of event in between.
Accommodations aplenty. Within a 15-minute walk of the Huntington Convention Center are 5,000 hotel rooms, including the attached 600-room Hilton Cleveland Downtown. In recent years, several hotels have opened within close range, and more are in the works, including a new W Hotel opening in 2023.
Easy to get to, easy to navigate. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), which is just 12 miles from downtown, is served by 115 daily flights to nearly 50 nonstop destinations. On arrival, visitors can take the RTA Red Line train directly to downtown for just $2.75. And since Cleveland is located within 500 miles of nearly 50 percent of the U.S. population, many attendees can also opt for an easy drive in as well.
A walkable downtown full of attractions. One of the biggest perks of meeting at the Huntington Convention Center in downtown is proximity to some of the destination’s biggest draws, including the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Great Lakes Science Center, FirstEnergy Stadium (home of the Cleveland Browns), and lakefront parks as well as plenty of dining and entertainment in the nearby Warehouse District, the waterfront Flats District, and along bustling East 4th Street.
Then there’s the food. Cleveland’s history and diversity shines through in its culinary scene, which blends influences from the more than 100 ethnicities found throughout the city. Short on time? Hit up the West Side Market, a more than 100-year-old landmark in the Ohio City neighborhood where many of Cleveland’s famous and iconic flavors — from corned beef to pierogis — can be found under one roof. | https://www.pcma.org/why-cleveland-meetings-events-nfl-fbi/ | 2022-09-02T04:11:37Z | pcma.org | control | https://www.pcma.org/why-cleveland-meetings-events-nfl-fbi/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Kochi: India's first indigenous aircraft carrier -- INS Vikrant -- the largest ship ever built in India's maritime history, will be commissioned here on Friday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived here on Thursday, will commission the warship, housing state-of-the-art automation features and built at a cost of Rs 20,000 crore, at the Cochin Shipyard.
The Prime Minister will also unveil the new Naval Ensign (Nishaan), doing away with the colonial past on the occasion.
Modi has described September 2 as a "landmark day for India's efforts to become Aatmanirbhar in the defence sector" as the first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant will be commissioned.
A host of dignitaries including Defence Minister Rajnath, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Governor Arif Mohamad Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and top officials of Navy and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) will attend the one-and-a-half hour long commissioning ceremony being organised at the shipyard. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/09/02/ins-vikrant-new-aircraft-carrier-commission-pm-modi.html | 2022-09-02T04:22:58Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/09/02/ins-vikrant-new-aircraft-carrier-commission-pm-modi.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rain across Kerala on Friday.
The weather office has issued an orange alert in Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki, and a yellow alert in every other district except Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod.
As per the forecast, the state will receive heavy rainfall for four more days.
Landslide in Malappuram
A landslide was reported at Panthalloor in Malappuram in the wee hours of Friday.
One acre of rubber was damaged in the incident. The area had been receiving incessant rainfall.
Those living in the area had been shifted to safer locations as a precaution. No casualties were reported and no houses were damaged in the landslide. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/09/02/kerala-rain-forecast-orange-alert-yellow-alert.html | 2022-09-02T04:23:11Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/09/02/kerala-rain-forecast-orange-alert-yellow-alert.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Neighbors helping neighbors so no one goes without.
That's the goal of Change for Change in Tallahassee.
It is a city initiative for people in the community to step up in hopes of ending homelessness and preventing people from becoming homeless.
"So for a family in Hope it's going to decrease your length of time homelessness because the day you come in, you have 14 days; we're getting you an affordable housing plan so it is connecting you to that case manager and just helping you make that path out," Holly Bernardo, CEO of Big Bend Homeless Coalition said.
Bernardo says the money from Change for Change helps with providing emergency shelter, homeless prevention, rapid re-housing and more.
Every two years, donations from Change for Change goes to non profits around the Big Bend through the Community Human Service Partnership grant.
"It's provided to any non profit agency that directly serve homeless clients," Anita Morrell said.
Morrell, Manager of Human Services Division for the City of Tallahassee says by rounding up as little as a dollar on your utility bill makes an impact.
"Some people think homelessness is the three percent of the population that you see on the street panhandling," Morrell said.
In fact, homelessness comes in different forms.
"We got families doubling up I mean that's homelessness, we got families; every day I get families sleeping in their cars, sleeping in abandoned buildings that we just don't see," Morrell said.
When people in our city continue to donate, it gives families a second chance.
The local Red Cross says Change for Change not only helps people that are homeless but, "It goes to help our clients that have suffered some kind of disaster," Sharon Carraway said.
Carraway, executive director for the Capital Area Red Cross says Change for Change donations allows them to provide immediate financial relief; reminding people that things will get better.
"You are working with someone typically on one of the worst days in their lives. It's wonderful to be able to be there for the people let them know that they are people that care," Carraway said.
A program that shows how much the people in Tallahassee care for their neighbors. | https://www.wtxl.com/community/change-for-change-aims-to-help-homeless | 2022-09-02T04:26:05Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/community/change-for-change-aims-to-help-homeless | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The Tallahassee Police Citizens Advisory Board wrapped up its monthly meeting Thursday.
One topic they focused on was reviewing the Tallahassee Police Department's training policy.
This comes after the department's TAC-team took a photo with a controversial former Navy Seal.
"To me that was disgusting," Regina Joseph said.
Joseph spent five minutes during the Tallahassee Police Citizen's Review Board's public comment to express her concerns about the Tallahassee Police Department's photo posing with former Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher.
"I felt like it was very very important for me, morally, to show the the Citizens review board and their members that they should take a stand against this," Joseph said.
In 2018, Gallagher was arrested and charged with murder for the death of an ISIS fighter, while also taking a picture with the body, but was later acquitted.
On Aug. 4, Gallagher posted a photo with TPD's TAC Team during active shooter training. The facility they used; owned by Stronghold SOF Solutions in Defuniak Springs.
TPD denies that they knew Gallagher was going to be present at the shooting and he was only there to observe - however - review board chairperson Edward Gaines says they're looking at TPD's training policy not because of Gallagher, but to help prevent controversial figures from being intertwined with the department in general.
"This was several hours of training. Mr. Gallagher was present; what if it was someone from Black Lives Matter or the new Black Panther Policy or someone from QAnon, maybe someone who to the general public, is controversial," Gaines said.
During their Thursday night meeting-- the board says they're putting the discussion to review TPD's training policy for their next meeting - Gaines says at that time - they'll be able to ask the police department more questions about training procedures-- and what happened during that training in August.
"It's not an interrogation, lets get that straight. It's really to help us understand, and us being the board and the community, of really how did we get to this point," Gaines said.
The next citizens review board meeting is Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Smith-Williams Service Center. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/tallahassee-police-citizens-advisory-board-addresses-officer-training-policy | 2022-09-02T04:26:11Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/tallahassee-police-citizens-advisory-board-addresses-officer-training-policy | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
“The Rings of Power” is the biggest gamble in TV and streaming history.
With a $1 billion investment from Amazon, the series based on the lore of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” series hopes to welcome both longtime fans and new viewers to Middle Earth.
“The beautiful thing about our show is that it’s a healthy balance of old and new," said Nazanin Boniadi, who plays Bronwyn in “The Rings of Power."
“It’s going to turn a whole new viewership on to Tolkien," said Benjamin Walker, who plays the High King Gil-galad in “The Rings of Power."
“It’ll spark up new forums, new conversations," said Owain Arther, who plays Prince Durin IV in “The Rings of Power."
The series is set thousands of years before the stories of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings," which have grossed more than $1.8 billion as a film franchise since the release of the 1978 animated movie.
The story’s foray into television will include five seasons, with the first season having eight episodes.
“I think the beauty of TV is that you have that intimate bond with the audience," Boniadi said.
“We get to luxuriate in the worlds," Walker said. "We get to be fully immersed in each little kingdom and each little fantastical world.”
But beyond its artistic ambitions, Amazon’s investments into “The Rings of Power” are part of the company’s strategy for streaming dominance.
While the platform found critical success with its superhero drama “The Boys” and its period comedy “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Amazon is still competing against the larger libraries of prestige programming from Netflix, Disney+ and HBO Max.
Its biggest competitor in the fantasy world is most notably HBO Max’s “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon,” which garnered a record-breaking 10 million viewers when it debuted in August.
“The Rings of Power” premiered Sept. 1, and the first season will conclude on Oct. 14.
Newsy is the nation’s only free 24/7 national news network. You can find Newsy using your TV’s digital antenna or stream for free. See all the ways you can watch Newsy here. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/the-rings-of-power-cast-discuss-hopes-for-new-amazon-adaptation | 2022-09-02T04:26:24Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/the-rings-of-power-cast-discuss-hopes-for-new-amazon-adaptation | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Unsecured package theft has become such an increasing problem that Washington, D.C., has become the first city in the nation to allow customers to pick up their Amazon packages at lockers at a police station.
The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department announced it worked with Amazon to implement the strategy of installing Amazon-secured lockers at one of its substations in the city.
The first station is part of a pilot program between the online retail giant and D.C. police before possibly expanding to other police stations throughout the city, the Washingtonian reported.
When D.C.-area residents place an order on Amazon.com, they should see an option to deliver packages to one of the currently operating police station hubs. Once the customer arrives at the police station, they can use a Bluetooth feature to open the locker with the package.
A small interesting note about the project. The lockers were decorated with artwork by students from the city's Randle Highlands Elementary School.
Amazon donated $15,000 to the school to thank them for their work, according to the Washingtonian. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/washington-is-1st-us-city-to-allow-amazon-pickups-at-police-stations-amid-package-thefts | 2022-09-02T04:26:30Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/washington-is-1st-us-city-to-allow-amazon-pickups-at-police-stations-amid-package-thefts | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Unsecured package theft has become such an increasing problem that Washington, D.C., has become the first city in the nation to allow customers to pick up their Amazon packages at lockers at a police station.
The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department announced it worked with Amazon to implement the strategy of installing Amazon-secured lockers at one of its substations in the city.
The first station is part of a pilot program between the online retail giant and D.C. police before possibly expanding to other police stations throughout the city, the Washingtonian reported.
When D.C.-area residents place an order on Amazon.com, they should see an option to deliver packages to one of the currently operating police station hubs. Once the customer arrives at the police station, they can use a Bluetooth feature to open the locker with the package.
A small interesting note about the project. The lockers were decorated with artwork by students from the city's Randle Highlands Elementary School.
Amazon donated $15,000 to the school to thank them for their work, according to the Washingtonian. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/washington-is-1st-us-city-to-allow-amazon-pickups-at-police-stations-amid-package-thefts | 2022-09-02T04:28:58Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/washington-is-1st-us-city-to-allow-amazon-pickups-at-police-stations-amid-package-thefts | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In a surprising change to its Minor Guest Policy that applies to passengers under 21 years of age, Carnival Cruise Line has instituted an onboard youth curfew for all its vessels.
The curfew will only apply to travelers 17 years of age and younger, and goes into effect immediately across the entire fleet.
Curfew for Young Guests
Outlined on the cruise line’s Minor Guest Policy page, the new curfew is as follows:
“Guests 17 years of age and under who are not accompanied by an adult in their traveling party, 21 years of age or older, must be clear of all public areas by 1:00am each evening unless involved in a Club 02 or Circle C teen activity.”
Cruise passengers have long been divided on the subject of young cruisers, with some travelers reporting younger guests taking over elevators, playing in hallways or stairwells, pounding on stateroom doors, or otherwise causing excess noise and disturbance, particularly late at night.
The last day of a cruise, when youth programs have typically concluded, is often a more raucous night for young cruisers and their newly-made onboard friends before they part ways the next morning.
Carnival Cruise Line brand ambassador John Heald clarified the consequences of violating this new policy on his popular Facebook page.
“Any guest in violation of the curfew or whose behavior contradicts our rules could be disembarked in the next port at their own expense and not be allowed to have a cruise with us again,” Heald said.
This does not mean, however, that young travelers would be put off the ship without their parents or guardians.
Any reported incident is sure to be investigated before consequences are applied, and it is likely that a warning could be issued before such drastic action is taken, depending on the individual circumstances and the severity of the incident.
Furthermore, the curfew will not apply when young cruisers are involved in a supervised Club O2 or Circle C activity, or when they are accompanied by their parents or another member of their immediate traveling party over 21 years of age.
More Emphasis on Respect
This change comes just days after Carnival Cruise Line updated its “Know Before You Go” information to emphasize respect, courtesy, and other values expected of its guests.
“No one will ever confuse a Carnival Cruise Line ship with a school library, but our experience has taught us that everyone has a better time when children are supervised, noise in the hallways is kept to a minimum, guests follow queues, and that a spirit of community and neighborliness is shown by all,” the new policy reads.
Similarly, the consequences for excessively disruptive behavior is the same as for breaking the new curfew: disembarkation at the next available port at the guest’s expense, and a ban from sailing with Carnival in the future.
It has not been clarified as to whether a guest could also be banned from all Carnival Corporation & plc cruise lines, which would also include multiple other popular lines, including Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Costa Cruises.
These changes come after there has been a rise in onboard incidents in recent weeks, with physical altercations between groups of guests that escalate to violence.
In June and July, separate incidents occurred aboard Carnival Magic from New York and Carnival Elation from Jacksonville, Florida. Such incidents, however, are not confined to Carnival Cruise Line. Royal Caribbean International’s Navigator of the Seas had a similar incident in early July.
Furthermore, smaller incidents that involve fewer parties and are quickly broken up are rarely reported, but do happen on occasion when guests may be involved in misunderstandings or other unfortunate circumstances.
In many cases, excess alcohol consumption and the uninhibited atmosphere of a cruise vacation may contribute to such incidents, though all cruise lines do take steps to ensure a safe, enjoyable getaway for everyone onboard. | https://www.cruisehive.com/carnival-cruise-line-implements-onboard-curfew-fleetwide/80363 | 2022-09-02T04:30:27Z | cruisehive.com | control | https://www.cruisehive.com/carnival-cruise-line-implements-onboard-curfew-fleetwide/80363 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
For guests on Royal Caribbean, the popular All Access Tour has made a comeback. Several guests have reported in the last week that the tours are available for booking in the cruise planner, while others have already been lucky enough to participate in tours onboard.
The behind-the-scenes tour, as it is also called, gives guests the chance to explore what it takes to run a massive cruise ship with thousands of guests and crew members.
Royal Caribbean’s All Access Tour Is Back
If you’ve ever been on a cruise ship, you’ll have wondered how it’s possible to feed this many people onboard and how the crew seems to do it so effortlessly.
And with thousands of pounds of laundry to be done every day and a ship that has to be brought from A to B, the logistics are certainly something that is interesting to find out more about.
Luckily for guests onboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ships, the All Access Tour has made a comeback. The tour disappeared during the pandemic to keep guests and crew protected under the cruise line’s protocols.
With measures becoming less intrusive onboard and protocols easing, Royal Caribbean has decided to bring back the popular tour, with guests now being able to make bookings.
During the All Access Tour, guests set off behind the scenes in those “Crew-Only” areas. From the main crew corridor known as I-95, guests will be able to take a look at these areas by following their guide, including the main dining room, galley, provisions, engine control, laundry and the bridge.
Highlights include the Main Dining Room and Main Galley, where guests can learn more about how the crew prepares thousands of meals daily with unbelievable precision.
One area that not many people ever get to see is the Provision area, where all the necessary food items, drinks, and everything else are loaded onboard and distributed around the ship.
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For those with an engineering background, perhaps the most spectacular areas are the Engine Control Room, where everything from air conditioning to propulsion is controlled, and, at the Captain’s discretion, the Bridge, where guests get to see the officers steering the ship.
The tour can be reserved in the Royal Caribbean cruise planner, or while onboard, at the shore excursions desk and at guest relations.
With the popularity of the tour, booking in advance is recommended. If pre-purchased, the cost for the All Access tour onboard Royal Caribbean’s ships is usually cheaper, although prices vary per ship.
What About Other Cruise Lines?
With Royal Caribbean bringing back the all-access tours, the question arises of what the other cruise lines are doing. Carnival Cruise Line’s ‘Behind the Fun Ultimate Tour’ is not yet available.
Carnival states on the website: “Given our focus on returning to service and executing our health and safety protocols, we will not be able to offer this tour until further notice. Our goal is to ensure we can continue to deliver that exceptional value and experience we have always provided.”
As with Royal Caribbean, this tour is limited to just a few passengers who sign up early. It takes the select group into crew areas as well as other restricted areas of the ship, including the galley, theater backstage areas, laundry services, engine room, and the bridge.
When Carnival is bringing back the Behind the Fun tour is therefore uncertain. As for Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises, both cruise lines offer no information if or when the tours are available again.
As cruise lines continue to evolve their health and safety requirements onboard, we can be sure that more and more will start offering the behind the scene tours again. And if they do, we highly recommend taking the opportunity, as it will provide an excellent background on all the fun you’ll have onboard. | https://www.cruisehive.com/royal-caribbeans-all-access-tour-returns/80359 | 2022-09-02T04:30:33Z | cruisehive.com | control | https://www.cruisehive.com/royal-caribbeans-all-access-tour-returns/80359 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Iran sends nuclear talks response; US casts doubt on offer
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran sent a written response early Friday in negotiations over a final draft of a roadmap for parties to return to its tattered nuclear deal with world powers, though the U.S. cast doubt on Tehran’s offer.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said in a statement that “the sent text has a constructive approach with the aim of finalizing the negotiations.”
However, as in the last round of written proposals and counters, Iran offered no public acknowledgment of what it said. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has final say on all matters of state in the country’s Shiite theocracy, largely has been silent in recent weeks on the negotiations.
In Washington, the State Department confirmed it received Iran’s response through the European Union, which has served as an intermediary for the indirect talks after then-President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew America from the accord in 2018.
“We are studying it and will respond through the EU, but unfortunately it is not constructive,” the State Department said, similarly not elaborating on what the proposal contained.
The 2015 deal saw Iran greatly curtail its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. Under the deal, Iran could have only 300 kilograms (660 pounds) of uranium enriched up to 3.67% under constant scrutiny of International Atomic Energy Agency surveillance cameras and inspectors.
Now, however, the last public IAEA count shows Iran has a stockpile of some 3,800 kilograms (8,370 pounds) of enriched uranium. More worrying for nonprofileration experts, Iran now enriches uranium up to 60% purity — a level it never reached before that is a short, technical step away from 90%. Those experts warn Iran has enough 60%-enriched uranium to reprocess into fuel for at least one nuclear bomb.
While Iran long has maintained its program is peaceful, officials now openly discuss Tehran’s ability to seek an atomic bomb if it wanted. Meanwhile, a series of attacks across the wider Mideast since the deal’s collapse have raised tensions of a wider conflict breaking out.
Both the U.S. and Iran have tried to portray the ongoing negotiations as bending in their favor on issues like the American sanctions targeting Tehran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
Earlier this week, Iran’s hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi maintained that an IAEA investigation into traces of man-made uranium found at undeclared nuclear sites in the country must be halted.
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Associated Press writer Matthew Lee in Washington contributed to this report.
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President Biden on Thursday warned that former President Trump and Republicans aligned with him pose “a threat to this country,” in a political primetime speech that frequently referred to his predecessor and some of his GOP supporters as a danger to democracy.
Biden, speaking from Independence Hall in Philadelphia, tied Trump and other so-called “MAGA Republicans” to corrosive ideas like casting doubt on election results, spreading conspiracy theories and attacking law enforcement.
“Not every Republican, not even a majority of Republicans, are MAGA Republicans. Not every Republican embraces their extreme ideology,” he said. “But there’s no question that the Republican Party today is dominated, driven and intimidated by Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans. And that is a threat to this country.”
The president portrayed Republicans aligned with Trump as a threat to the right to have an abortion, contraception and privacy, and accused the GOP of seeking to take the country “backward.”
“I believe America is at an inflection point, one of those moments that determine the shape of everything that’s to come after,” Biden said, urging Americans to fight for democracy “in 2022 and beyond.”
While White House officials insisted Thursday night’s speech would not be political in nature, Biden levied multiple criticisms of Trump and Republicans while rounding out the address by touting his policy wins on issues like police funding and the pandemic, and contrasted his vision for the nation with the GOP. He also called on Americans to “vote, vote, vote.”
Thursday’s speech served as an encapsulation of Biden’s midterm message as he increasingly frames November’s elections as ones that will determine whether the country slips toward authoritarianism.
Trump-backed candidates, many of whom have openly claimed without evidence that the 2020 election was fraudulent or that Biden is an illegitimate president, will be on the ballot at the state and federal level in November. And Trump himself is weighing another presidential bid in 2024 even amid a federal investigation involving the mishandling of classified documents after he left the White House.
Biden has in recent weeks become more assertive in calling out “MAGA Republicans.” At a political rally last week in Maryland, Biden described the movement as akin to “semi-fascism.”
On Tuesday in Pennsylvania, Biden referenced “MAGA Republicans” multiple times as he invoked the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, condemning attacks from some Republicans on law enforcement.
He has also portrayed Republicans as anti-law enforcement by accusing them of excusing violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and fueling attacks on the FBI following the bureau’s search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
Some Republicans have criticized Biden for his comments, arguing he campaigned on a pledge to unite the country and lower the temperature of the nation but is using inflammatory rhetoric by comparing conservatives to fascists.
“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,” Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said in a statement in advance of Thursday’s speech.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) in a prebuttal to Biden’s speech from Scranton demanded the president apologize for his remark last week about “MAGA” Republicans espousing a philosophy akin to “semi-fascism.”
“President Biden has chosen to divide, demean and disparage his fellow Americans. Why? Simply because they disagree with his policies. That is not leadership,” McCarthy said.
Biden’s speech was a return of sorts to an overarching theme of his 2020 campaign, and could preview his rhetoric should he follow through with his intention to run for reelection in 2024 in a possible rematch with Trump.
A Wall Street Journal poll released Thursday found Biden leading Trump by 6 percentage points in a hypothetical rematch of the 2020 election.
“I think the message that he’s sending is extremely effective,” said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, noting the revelations of the Jan. 6 congressional hearings and the Mar-a-Lago search that showcased Trump’s “disregard for the rule of law.”
“I think this is the perfect moment because it’s kind of a culmination,” Lake said.
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Biden administration announces student loan income-driven repayment plan changes
When President Joe Biden announced his administration's widespread student loan forgiveness plan last week, he also announced new proposed changes to other loan forgiveness programs, including income-driven repayment plans.
The Department of Education's proposed rule would significantly reduce the monthly payment for many low- and middle-income borrowers. It would cut the cap for monthly student loan payments from 10% of discretionary incomes to just 5%. It would also increase the amount of income considered "non-discretionary," which is not counted toward repayment plan calculations.
The department’s proposed rule would forgive loan balances on income-driven repayment plans after 10 years of payments, rather than 20 years, for borrowers with an original loan balance of $12,000 or less. The rule would also cover all borrowers’ unpaid monthly interest as long as they make their payments, ensuring that their total balance does not increase from month to month.
The proposed regulations will be published in the coming days in the Federal Register and the public is invited to comment on the draft rule for 30 days.
If you have private student loans, these proposed changes will not apply to them. But you can potentially reduce your monthly payments by refinancing. Visit Credible to find your personalized interest rate without affecting your credit score.
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Department of Education also proposes changes to PSLF
The Department of Education also proposed long-term changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, saying these adjustments would make it easier for those working in public service to receive forgiveness.
The department is proposing to allow more payments to qualify toward PSLF including partial, lump sum and late payments. It also wants to count some deferments and forbearances, such as those for Peace Corps and AmeriCorps service, National Guard duty and military service.
These proposed adjustments are separate from other temporary PSLF changes that the Biden administration announced last October.
Under the PSLF program, borrowers have had to commit to at least 10 years of public service work and make the 120 qualifying payments to their student loans over 10 years. Under the new rules, which were changed "for a limited time as a result of the COVID-19 national emergency," any prior payment made by a borrower eligible for the PSLF program would count as a qualifying payment. That's regardless of the loan type, repayment plan or whether the payment was made in full or on time. This temporary waiver is set to end on Oct. 31, 2022.
If you have private student loans that don’t qualify for forgiveness, you could consider refinancing to lower your monthly payments. Visit Credible to compare multiple mortgage lenders at once and choose the one with the best interest rate for you.
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Other changes to loan forgiveness plans
Biden’s announcement was just the latest in a series of changes for income-driven student loan repayment. Back in April, the Department of Education announced new steps it would take to give borrowers access to student loan forgiveness through income-driven repayment plans and PSLF.
The department had student loan servicers conduct a one-time account adjustment to count certain long-term forbearances, including 12-month use of single forbearance and 36-month use of discretionary forbearance, toward their total number of payments made. This came after the department found that many loan servicers had steered borrowers toward forbearance when an IDR repayment plan would have been more beneficial to them. This is because some IDR plans can instate payments as low as $0 per month.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said in a recent webinar that by the end of 2022, new enrollment rules will go into effect and borrowers may see audits of forbearances, total IDR payments and account adjustments for revisions for Direct Loans and other federally-managed loans.
Federal Student Aid (FSA) estimated that these changes would result in immediate debt cancellation for at least 40,000 borrowers under PSLF. Several thousand more would also receive loan forgiveness through IDR and about 3.6 million borrowers would receive at least three years of additional credit toward their IDR forgiveness.
If you are interested in lowering your private student loan payments, you could potentially do so by refinancing at a lower interest rate. Contact Credible to speak to a student loan expert and see if this is the right option for you.
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IRS Winston-Salem, Taxpayer Assistance Center moves to Main Street
WINSTON-SALEM - The Internal Revenue Service announced the Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) in Winston-Salem, NC, is now open at 251 N. Main Street, Suite 800, in Winston-Salem, 27101. The new TAC location is about 6 miles from its previous location. Metered parking and free public transportation are nearby.
All IRS TACs operate by appointment. To schedule an appointment at the Winston-Salem TAC, call 844-545-5640. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The fastest and easiest way for taxpayers to get the help they need is through IRS.gov. Go to www.irs.gov for more information. Available resources include:
- Online Account, you can securely access your individual account information
- Where’s My Refund?, check your refund status and estimated delivery date
- Free File, use free tax software offered through IRS partners to allow you to file your taxes online
- Get Transcript, view a transcript online and print it
- Direct Pay, make tax payments or estimated tax payments directly debited from your checking or savings account
- Electronic Federal Tax Payment System, individuals or businesses can make all types of federal tax payments
- Online Payment Agreement, set up installment payments to pay taxes you owe
- Where’s My Amended Return?, track the status of your amended return
- Answers to tax law questions, get answers to many tax questions
- All IRS Forms and Publications, find and download current tax forms, instructions and publications. Those who do not have access to the internet can call 800-829-3676 to order tax forms by mail.
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'Bike the Drive' returns to Chicago this weekend
CHICAGO - No cars on DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Just bikes, everywhere.
The dream of bike riders is about to come true on Sunday morning, as it's the 21st annual Bike the Drive.
Thousands of bicyclists of all ages will take over the 15-mile length of DuSable Lake Shore Drive to benefit the Active Transportation Alliance (ATA).
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The organization's executive director told FOX 32 Chicago how Bike the Drive benefits the ATA.
"This helps fuel our work to help communities around the region put plans in place to make our streets safe for all users, and just healthier places to live," said Amy Rynell.
It's not too late to register at BikeTheDrive.org.
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Dr. Whitney Oakley Named Next Superintendent of Guilford County Schools
Greensboro, N.C. - Following an extensive national search, today, during a special meeting, the Guilford County Board of Education named Dr. Whitney Oakley the next superintendent of Guilford County Schools (GCS).
Oakley, who has served as acting superintendent since July, has a longstanding career in public education and extensive experience with GCS. Having served at nearly every level of the education system, Oakley brings more than 20 years of educational experience to the role.
“Dr. Oakley has spent most of her career serving the students and families of Guilford County. She is a collaborative leader who is deeply invested in the success of our community,” said Board Chairperson Deena Hayes-Greene. “She is a homegrown leader determined to break down barriers so all children can achieve their full potential.”
A Greensboro native, Oakley attended public schools in Guilford County from kindergarten to high school. She started her career as a teacher at Frazier Elementary in GCS before serving as an assistant principal and principal in the Alamance-Burlington School System. Through her servant leadership, Oakley quickly established herself as an inclusive leader who understands the important role teachers, parents, and community members play in improving students’ lives.
In 2012, Oakley returned to GCS, where she has held various leadership positions in the district, including chief academic officer and assistant superintendent of teaching, learning, and professional development. She was appointed deputy superintendent in September 2021. Oakley later accepted the role of acting superintendent as formerSuperintendent Dr. Sharon Contreras transitioned to her new role as the CEO of The Innovation Project (TIP).
“GCS is a great place to learn, work and grow,” Oakley said. “Having grown up in Guilford County and as a parent of two GCS students, I have a unique vantage point of where we’ve been, where we are today, and where I see us headed. I believe GCS’ brightest days are ahead of us, and I am honored to serve our school district as its next superintendent.”
Oakley’s appointment comes at a critical time for the school district. In 2020 and 2022, voters overwhelmingly supported the passage of $2 billion in schoolbonds to build, rebuild and renovate schools across the district, as well as to provide safety and technology upgrades to schools. Oakley has been heavily involved in designing GCS’ new schools as part of the $300 million school bond.
“Businesses and families are already moving to Guilford County because of the quality of education we provide,” said Board Vice Chairperson Winston McGregor. “Dr. Oakley is the right person at the right time to lead GCS through our next chapter.”
Under the leadership of Dr. Contreras, Oakley led key academic initiatives, resulting in increased academic achievement in all tested subject areas at all levels and for all student groups in 2019. She played a critical role in the safe reopening of schools following the COVID-19 pandemic, leading the 164-member re-entry task force comprised of parents, teachers, staff and community members. GCS’ plan was replicated by districts across the country and won top awards from the North Carolina School Public Relations Association (NCSPRA) and the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).
Additionally, Oakley has been instrumental in launching nationally recognized learning hubs and high-dosage tutoring programs to accelerate learning and strengthen professional development opportunities for principals and teachers.
“It was an honor to work and learn from Dr. Contreras, a transformational and visionary leader,” said Dr. Oakley. “I am grateful for her numerous contributions to our community.”
At her swearing-in ceremony, Oakley announced plans to meet with families, educators, and leaders to discuss their hopes and dreams for the future of Guilford County Schools. Oakley will also be announcing her transition team in the next few weeks.
“The next decade is the most consequential decade for our children and community. It will take all of us working together to succeed,” Oakley said. “In the coming days, we will be launching a series of community conversations to envision our shared future for students, families and community.”
Oakley is the first superintendent from Guilford County to lead the district. She has received numerous awards, including the Piedmont Triad/Central Region Principal of the Year and The Business Journal 40 Leaders Under 40 Award. She holds a Bachelor of Science in special education from East Carolina University, a Master of Education in elementary education from Greensboro College, a Specialist in Education and a Doctor of Education in educational leadership from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG).
Oakley will assume the role of superintendent immediately.
About Guilford County Schools
Guilford County Schools, the third-largest school district in North Carolina and the 50th largest of more than 14,000 in the United States, serves nearly 70,000 PK-12 students at 126 schools. With approximately 9,800 employees, GCS works in partnership with parents, businesses, colleges, and the community to deliver an education that connects student interests and skills with the careers and economy of our future here and around the world. We provide educational choices to meet individual student needs in a culturally diverse citizenship and new opportunities to help our students Soar to Greatness. For more information, visit the district’s website at www.gcsnc.com. | https://www.yesweekly.com/education/dr-whitney-oakley-named-next-superintendent-of-guilford-county-schools/article_f45a2538-2a21-11ed-ae9d-8b81bd8b9ce4.html | 2022-09-02T04:48:20Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/education/dr-whitney-oakley-named-next-superintendent-of-guilford-county-schools/article_f45a2538-2a21-11ed-ae9d-8b81bd8b9ce4.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Company will pay you $2,400 to avoid all screens for 24 hours
Are you burned out from hours of social media scrolling and need a "digital detox?" A company is looking to pay someone $2,400 to take a break and avoid all screens for 24 hours.
Nearly two in five Americans (39%) have tried staying away from their phone or technology for a set amount of time, according to Reviews.org, which offers reviews of connected home services and products and is hosting a 2022 Digital Detox Challenge.
The Salt Lake City-based company surveyed 1,000 adults about their smartphone usage and found that the average American spends six hours per day looking at their phone. And this starts right in the morning with 71% of Americans saying they check their phones in the first 10 minutes of waking up.
Thirty percent of survey respondents said they spend the most time on the Facebook app, followed by 22% on TikTok, and 11% on Instagram, according to Reviews.org.
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Smartphones aside, people are also bombarded during the day with computers, watches, tablets, televisions, and more.
This is why Reviews.org is hosting its Digital Detox Challenge for the second year in a row, hoping to award someone with $2,400 and "a day without doom scrolling, bad internet memes, or Zoom fatigue."
Get paid $2,400 to go 24 hours without technology
Those up for the challenge of unplugging from all of their screens for 24 hours should apply online for the challenge here.
The selected candidate will get a safe to store their cell phone and a $250 Amazon gift card to put together a "techless survival kit."
Items in such a kit include a typewriter to replace a laptop, board games to replace video games, an abacus to replace a phone’s calculator tool, stationary in place of texting or emailing, books to replace time spent scrolling on social media, and paint and brushes to "make a self-portrait rather than taking selfies."
Once the person completes the challenge, they’ll receive $2,400 and "bragging rights," Reviews.org said.
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How does the digital detox challenge work?
The person will be required to disconnect from all personal technology for 24 hours — excluding emergencies. This means no cell phones, television, gaming consoles, computers, smartwatches, or smart home devices like Alexa or robot vacuums, the company said.
FILE - A woman reads a book while lying on the grass on July 24, 2021, in Krakow, Poland. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
As proof, the person will be required to submit screen time reports after the digital detox to show that they went 24 hours without any technology. They’ll also need to submit a short "post-detox" report about their experience, challenges they faced, how they may have benefited from the detox, and whether they plan to cut down on screens in the future.
"As part of the report, you’ll also be asked to review the low-tech alternatives you used in the absence of your phone, TV, video games, and smart devices," the company said.
Interested U.S. adults should apply by 5 p.m. MT on Sept. 21, 2022. The selected detox challenger will be announced on Reviews.org’s YouTube channel on Sept. 30.
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N.C. A&T’s Famous Blue and Gold Marching Machine to Perform at Detroit Lions’ Season Opener
EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 31, 2022) – The Detroit Lions National Football League team season opener will be filled with blue and gold – Aggie blue and gold.
Lions Executive Vice President and General Manager Brad Holmes, a 2002 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus, made a surprise announcement Monday that the university’s famous Blue and Gold Marching Machine (BGMM) will perform during halftime of the team’s home opener Sunday, Sept. 11, at Ford Field.
Holmes delivered the good news to the band students virtually, but the reaction in the rehearsal room was palpable and electric.
“You’re coming to Detroit. I know you’re going to put on a show and make us all proud,” said Holmes. “Our passionate fan base is One Pride and I can’t wait for them to see Aggie Pride.”
Holmes was named to his current position with the Lions, overseeing football operations, in January 2021. Previously, he served as director of college scouting for the Los Angeles Rams, where he developed and excelled for 18 years.
He is believed to be one of the first – if not the first – HBCU graduate to hold the general manager position for any major professional sport, including baseball, basketball and hockey.
As an Aggie, Holmes was a four-year letterman, two-year starter and 2001 captain of the Aggies football team, which won the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and HBCU National Championship in 1999 under legendary coach Bill Hayes.
BGMM performs regularly at national events and sold-out audiences. Most recently, the band wowed the crowd at the 2022 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands in Houston.
Consisting of approximately 200 members and known as one of the premier bands in the nation, BGMM is synonymous with high-stepping performances, precise drills, powerful, yet melodic sounds and high energy.
About North Carolina A&T State University
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation’s largest historically Black university, as well as its top ranked (Money magazine, Best Colleges). It is a land-grant, doctoral university, classified as “high research” by the Carnegie Foundation and a constituent member of the University of North Carolina System. A&T is known for its leadership in producing graduates in engineering, agriculture and other STEM fields. The university was founded in 1891 and is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. | https://www.yesweekly.com/education/n-c-a-t-s-famous-blue-and-gold-marching-machine-to-perform-at-detroit/article_7dcb34fe-2a24-11ed-9232-6bf31696f1b7.html | 2022-09-02T04:48:26Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/education/n-c-a-t-s-famous-blue-and-gold-marching-machine-to-perform-at-detroit/article_7dcb34fe-2a24-11ed-9232-6bf31696f1b7.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
“The Story of Barbecue in N.C.” Traveling Exhibit to Open at the High Point Museum
HIGH POINT, N.C. (Sept. 1, 2022)– The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) has created a new traveling exhibit that examines the history of barbecue and its continuing place in North Carolina culture. From its early history to modern-day “East-versus-West” style discussions, barbecue is alive and well in our state. The exhibit will be on display at the High Point Museum from Sept. 16 to Nov. 19.
Pirates on Hispaniola barbecued pigs and cattle left behind by the Spanish in the 1500s. Explorer John Lawson was served “barbakued” venison, fish and peaches by the Santee Indians. Enslaved men working in pits produced barbecue in the South. Barbecue remains singularly popular today across the state.
Tall illustrated fabric panels comprise the traveling exhibit highlighting the social importance, cultural adaptations, methods of preparation, dessert options and the science behind barbecue. In addition to the panels, the exhibit includes display materials, t-shirts and sauces from various pits across the state.
There is no extra fee to see this exhibit. A second identical version is touring the state’s local libraries, history museums and other natural and cultural attractions. The two traveling exhibits were created with financial support from the N.C. Pork Council.
In conjunction with the exhibition, the museum will host multiple barbecue-related events. There will be a High Point Area BBQ bingo game in partnership with local barbecue restaurants and breweries. Participants can pick up their bingo card at the museum and get their card stamped at various locations to win prizes.
There will be a BBQ bash on Saturday, Sept. 24, from noon to 3 p.m. Visitors will have the chance to eat barbecue from D’z Butts food truck while enjoying live music from Boyd Hulin. The Little Red Schoolhouse will also be open that day for visitors to craft their own paper BBQ grill! Please note that this is not a real grill and cannot be used with fire.
The High Point Museum, a division of the High Point Public Library, shares Greater High Point’s history, provides perspective for current issues, and strengthens the sense of community.
The City of High Point aims to serve as the catalyst for bringing together the community’s human, economic and civic resources for the purpose of creating the single most livable, safe and prosperous community in America. For more information on the City, visit www.highpointnc.gov | https://www.yesweekly.com/education/the-story-of-barbecue-in-n-c-traveling-exhibit-to-open-at-the-high-point/article_3fccf5e8-2a33-11ed-a63e-2fe3ec34e4ac.html | 2022-09-02T04:48:32Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/education/the-story-of-barbecue-in-n-c-traveling-exhibit-to-open-at-the-high-point/article_3fccf5e8-2a33-11ed-a63e-2fe3ec34e4ac.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Winston Salem, NC Author Publishes Memoir
The Journey to Self-Love and Finding Oneself Goes Through Many Stages
Dying to Be Married, a new book by Dr. T. Latrice, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.
Dying to Be Married details Dr. T. Latrice’s journey to self-love. Self-love is the one thing they tell us to do, but no one tells us how to do it. The journey of self-love is really an inside job and you owe it to yourself to take the journey. On her journey, she was determined to love a man to wholeness, all while dying herself. She wanted him to want her, and he needed her to need him. Their relationship was toxic, but that was all they knew. So, they made it look good. She remembers being told to “fake it, till you make it.” Who comes up with this nonsense? No one told her that self-sacrifice in order to be loved is merely codependence.
Later, she ran away from the “bad” feelings, from pain, but this pain to self-love held her still. She learned to honor the pain, and what came next was a private, sacred journey. Her story is one of self-growth and an inspirational tale for anyone finding themselves stuck in a toxic relationship, whether romantic, familial, or a friendship, that there is hope. Change and growth within are still possible. May you learn you are enough, and let everything you do be done in love.
About the Author
Dr. T. Latrice (Tiffany Latrice Graham) is a proud Appalachian State University graduate. GO Mountaineers! She holds a MA in Clinical Counseling from Webster University and a PhD in Human Services with a concentration in Family Studies and Intervention Strategies from Walden University. Dr. Latrice has over twenty years of experience in helping others transform their lives. She is the owner of The Lighter Side Counseling Center, where her motto is “Discover the Light in YOU.”
Dr. Latrice loves animals (especially dogs). She lost her furbaby Noodles of seventeen years in 2020. She is a proud self-proclaimed honorary grandmother to the sweetest little boy in the world, Devon. Both Devon and Noodles have shown her the potential of her heart and have increased her capacity to love. Devon teaches her daily and guides her on a playful path of joy.
Dr. Latrice is a native of North Carolina and loves nature and naps. She also loves the beach and cupcakes. When she is not helping others, you will find her reading, somewhere outdoors, spending time with her family, or napping.
Dying to Be Married is a 64-page hardbound with a retail price of $20.00 (eBook $15.00). The ISBN is 978-1-6376-4267-2. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | https://www.yesweekly.com/literature/winston-salem-nc-author-publishes-memoir/article_3c80f1a4-2a25-11ed-8e5d-930ee67e73c0.html | 2022-09-02T04:48:38Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/literature/winston-salem-nc-author-publishes-memoir/article_3c80f1a4-2a25-11ed-8e5d-930ee67e73c0.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem to Present The 39 Steps
The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem will present The 39 Steps, September 9-11 & 15-18 at the Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce Street in Winston-Salem. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm. There is an additional Saturday matinee at 2 pm on September 17. Tickets range from $14-28 for adults (plus taxes/fees), with discounts for students, seniors, and groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available online at www.LTofWS.org or by calling the box office at (336) 725-4001 on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 12-4 pm.
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you’ll have a fast-paced whodunit, packed with non-stop laughs and featuring over 150 characters, played by a cast of 4! Dashing Londoner Richard Hannay, trapped in a boring life, encounters a woman who claims to be a spy. When she is murdered, Hannay finds himself entangled in a nationwide manhunt, pursued by a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps.”
The play is a parody adapted by Patrick Barlow from the 1915 novel by John Buchan and the 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock. With nods to other Hitchcock films, including Strangers on a Train, Rear Window, Psycho, and Vertigo, The 39 Steps opened on Broadway in 2008, won 2 Tony Awards, and ran for 771 performances. The New York Times review said of the comedy, “Theatre at its finest…absurdly enjoyable! This gleefully theatrical riff on Hitchcock’s film is fast and frothy, performed by a cast of four that seems like a cast of thousands.”
“This is a very challenging show to direct,” commented Director Chad Edwards. “There are a lot of moving parts, technically and physically. There has been a great deal of attention to detail from the entire production crew, while the difficult task of playing many characters by a cast of four has been made to look easy by a stellar cast”
The 39 Steps will be directed by Chad Edwards. This Robot Dreams (aka Tab May) will design the set, with lighting design by Latrice Lovett and sound design by Dave Rawlins. Tara Raczenski will design the costumes and Matthew Cravey will serve as apprentice director. Ray Collins will serve as dialect coach, with Phil Minas serving as music composer. Kevin Hampton will stage manage the production. The cast is as follows:
Elliot Lerner – Richard Hannay
Dianne Paukstelis – Annabella Schmidt/Margaret/Pamela
Beth Cox – Clown
Dave Dobson – Clown
An Opening Night Reception, with complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres, courtesy of Raffaldini Vineyards and Compass Financial Services, will be held on Friday, September 9, beginning at 6:30 pm.
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Suspect wanted for aggravated battery with handgun on CTA Red Line train
CHICAGO - Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of an aggravated battery with a handgun on a CTA Red Line train.
The incident occurred around 7:49 p.m. in the 200 block of West 47th Street on June 21, 2022.
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2022-23 Season Announcement
The UNC Greensboro School of Theatre is thrilled to celebrate its 100th anniversary! This season, we are back with in-person productions, and we planned some extra special programming as part of our centennial year. Student films will be showcased at the Centennial Film Festival at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 16. The location is TBA, so please check www.uncgtheatre.com for more information.
The first production of the season is Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea, by playwright Nathan Alan Davis. Experience the story of Dontrell Jones III as he voyages into the Atlantic Ocean in search of a lost ancestor in this piece blending poetry, humor, and mystery. Directed by Natalie Sowell, this show performs in Sprinkle Theatre on September 15-17, 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. and September 18 and 25 at 2:00 p.m.
At the height of the centennial season is A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Mya Brown. This magical Shakespeare classic full of whimsy and romance will be sure to entice both newcomers and accustomed theatergoers. It will be running in Taylor Theatre from September 30-October 1, October 12-15 at 7:30 p.m. and October 2 at 2:00 p.m.
The 2022-2023 graduate acting cohorts will see their work culminate in the MFA Acting Project this fall. Their sole fall production entails an ensemble of eight who recall and explore themes of what it is to be a teenager. Directed by Brett Jones from Applied Mechanics, a collaborative theatre company based in Philadelphia, you are invited to explore the exciting and innovative world of devised theatre. The date and location are TBA, so please check www.uncgtheatre.com to learn more as information becomes available.
Wild out at The Wild Party! This Roaring Twenties-set musical is adapted from a poem by Joseph Moncure March, with book, music, and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, and directed by Jim Wren. This intimate theatrical experience features a live band with musical direction from the School of Theatre’snew graduate program in Musical Direction candidate, Kevin Lawson, and it will be choreographed by Robin Gee. Come for an evening of drink, debauchery, laughter, romance, and a loaded gun. It runs in Sprinkle Theatre from November 11-12 and November 16-19 at 7:30 p.m. and November 12, 13, and 19 at 2:00 p.m.
The North Carolina Theatre for Young People will bring the Hundred Acre Wood to Greensboro in their production of Winnie the Pooh. Written by A.A. Milne, adapted by UNCG’s Janet Allard, and directed by Rachel Briley, everyone is welcome to join Pooh and friends for all-ages fun in Sprinkle Theatre on February 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 2:30 p.m. Touring performances are available from March 1 to April 25. For information about tickets and to book the tour, please call the UNCG Theatre Box Office at (336) 334-4392.
A landmark Greek tragedy adapted to a modern audience, The Passion of Antígona Pérez by playwright Luis Rafael Sanchez follows the titular Antígona, a political prisoner awaiting execution under dictator Creón Molina, as her will is challenged and her values are tested. Directed by Robi Arce-Martínez, the play runs in Taylor Theatre from February 17-18 and 22-25 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee performance on February 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Lately, it is easy for individual journeys to feel lost in a sea of major historical events. Playwright Lisa Loomer explores exactly that in Roe. While the play hinges on the landmark 1973 Supreme Court case that legalized abortion, its heart is in the parallel journeys of lawyer Sarah Weddington and plaintiff Norma McCorvey (“Jane Roe”) in the years after the decision. The director is TBA. The show will run in Sprinkle Theatre from March 23-25 and March 30-April 1 at 7:30 p.m. and on March 26 and April 2 at 2:00 p.m.
Rock of Ages will rock you like a hurricane! This blast-from-the-past jukebox musical by Chris D’Arienzo with arrangements and orchestrations by Ethan Popp features a score of classic rock hits from the 1980s. This crowd pleaser features hits from bands including Styx, Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister, Poison, and more. Directed by Erin Speer and presented in Taylor Theatre April 14-15 and April 19-22 at 7:30 p.m. and April 16 at 2:00 p.m.
For more information about tickets, please call the UNCG Theatre Box Office from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at 336-334-4392 or visit www.UNCGTHEATRE.com.
About the UNC Greensboro School of Theatre
The UNC Greensboro School of Theatre educates and trains students as professional artists in a wide range of theatrical specialties. Our programs include technical production, design, theatre education, performance, theatre for youth, and directing. Our rigorous BA, BFA, and MFA programs produce exemplary theatre artists with the applicable knowledge, skills, and vision to work professionally in the performing arts. With the help of the National Theatre Honors Fraternity, Alpha Psi Omega, students are furthering their experiences for service inside and outside our community. The School of Theatre is committed to creating and nurturing a diverse, engaged, and artistically well-balanced body of future professionals, performers, and teachers. Our mission is to strengthen our students’ goals, enhance their talents, lead them towards success and help them to turn passion into purpose on and off the stage.
About UNC Greensboro
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is one of fifty doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students and 2,800+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, in addition to 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in visual and performing arts, health and wellness, nursing, education and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Comedy - Sept. 2-11, 2022 - The North Carolina Comedy Festival will be held from Friday, September 2 to Sunday, September 11. The headquarters for this event is at The Idiot Box, located at 503 N. Greene St. in Greensboro. This is a multi-day comedy festival featuring comics from all over North America and Canada. Shows included standup, improv and sketch. For more information or tickets, visit www.nccomedyfestival.com.
Live Music - Sept. 2, 2022 - The Town of Jamestown will host Music In the Park on Friday, September 2 beginning at 6 p.m. The event will be held at Wrenn Park, located at 101 Guilford Road in Jamestown and will feature music from Radio Revolver. Based in Greensboro, the four-member outfit is comprised of veteran musicians from diverse backgrounds. Vendors will be onsite for food and drink: @FourSaintsBrewing will be serving craft beer. Food trucks include: @MartysBBQ2, @bohoberriesNC, @gunnysmittyshotdogs, @baconessence, @konaiceexperience, and desserts by @CakesByB.
Concert - Sept. 2, 2022 - The Downtown Arts District Association will host its First Friday Gallery Hop on Friday, September 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. This event, held at Winston-Salem’s Sixth and Trade Streets, features exhibitions for local artists and a food popup. For more information, visit www.dadagalleryhop.com.
Live Jazz - Sept. 3-4, 2022 - High Point’s Friends of John Coltrane will host the 11th annual John Coltrane International Jazz Blues Festival beginning on Saturday, September 3 and ending the evening of Sunday, September 4. Gates open on both days at 3 p.m. Performers include Patti Labelle, Chris Botti, Christian McBride, Kirk Whalum and Jessy J. For more information, including tickets and schedule line up, visit www.coltranejazzfest.com.
Block Party - Sept. 3, 2022 - The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership will host the Foothills Brewing Fourth Street Block Party on Saturday, September 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. The event will be held at Foothills Brewing, located at 638 W. Fourth St. in Winston-Salem. Fourth Street will be closed directly in front of Foothills Brewing. Music will be provided by Vagabond Saints Society. This event is free and open to the public.
Party- Sept. 3, 2022 - The Castle Presents will host the Glow: End of Summer Bash on Saturday, September 3 beginning at 7 p.m at Castle McCulloch, located at 3925 Kivett Drive in Jamestown. This summer party will feature foam cannons, contests, music, cold drinks and fun. This is a 21 and up event. For tickets, visit Eventbrite.
Funk - Sept. 4, 2022 - Ziggys. Space, located at1547 W. English Road in High Point, will host Funk-utopia on Saturday, September 4. The event will feature music from Funk You, Funk Mob, The Kind Thieves and Ranford Almond.
8. Street Concert - Sept. 5, 2022 - Fair Witness Fancy Drinks and EMBER Audio+Design presents the Labor Day Street Party/Salvo Album Release Show Featuring Salvo (formerly Pain) and NC favorite Alternative Champs, on Saturday, September 5. The show will take place at Fair Witness Fancy Drinks, located at 290 4th St. E in Winston-Salem and will begin at 6 p.m. There will be food, drinks, Rock & Roll Karaoke, a kids play area, and music. Feel free to bring your lawn chairs. | https://www.yesweekly.com/news/8-great-things-to-do-in-the-triad-september-1-6/article_c43f487e-2a3a-11ed-8dc0-8bebf6c94328.html | 2022-09-02T04:48:56Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/news/8-great-things-to-do-in-the-triad-september-1-6/article_c43f487e-2a3a-11ed-8dc0-8bebf6c94328.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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