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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Bernadette Demientieff said she cried when she learned of Democrat Mary Peltola’s win in Alaska’s U.S. House special election, making Peltola the first Alaska Native to be elected to Congress.
“I feel a little bit of relief knowing that somebody will be down there that can really relate and understand what it is to be Alaskan, to be an Alaska Native and to have that connection to our homeland,” said Demientieff, executive director of the Gwich’in Steering Committee. The indigenous Gwich’in have fought for years against efforts to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and she hopes to lay out their concerns with Peltola.
Peltola, 49, who is Yup’ik, is set to serve the remainder of the late Republican Rep. Don Young’s term, which ends in January.
Young, who died in March, held the seat for 49 years. Zack Brown, a former spokesperson in Young’s office, said that “many staffers over the years heard the Congressman express that he’d like to see the seat one day held by an Alaska Native woman.”
But even as Peltola celebrated Wednesday, when results of the Aug. 16 ranked choice special election were released, she was looking toward November, when she will once again face Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich, her competitors in the special election. The November general election will decide who wins a full two-year term.
Peltola sought to stay above the fray during a campaign in which Begich cast Palin, the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee and a former governor, as unserious and chasing fame.
Palin, who touted widespread name recognition and former President Donald Trump’s endorsement, questioned Begich’s Republican credentials and issued perhaps her strongest rebuke of him Thursday, saying “Negative Nick” had divided Republicans with his “dirty campaigning” and should drop out of the race. Begich comes from a family of prominent Democrats but has said he’s a lifelong Republican.
This was the first statewide ranked voting election in Alaska. Supporters of ranked voting say it encourages candidates to run positive campaigns to earn support from beyond their traditional bases. Scott Kendall, who helped write the ballot measure passed by voters in 2020 that scrapped party primaries and instituted ranked voting in general elections, said Begich “ran a clinic on how to perform poorly in a ranked choice election.”
“He was negative,” he said. “And what do you know? When you tell your supporters that the other Republican is worthless, maybe they believe you.”
Begich finished third in first choice votes, meaning he was eliminated. Voters who ranked him first had their votes count for their next choice. Of the Begich voters who ranked a second candidate, about 36% chose Peltola and 64% chose Palin, according to preliminary figures.
Peltola said she is “very excited to work for Alaskans” over the next few months but also “very committed to staying focused to the campaign for the two-year seat and really focused on November.”
She acknowledged the historic nature of her win, which Peltola said Wednesday was “still sinking in,” but said she is “much more than just my ethnicity or gender.” Peltola also will be the first woman to hold Alaska’s House seat.
Alaska is a diverse state, she noted, and “we really need to be focused on all working together to overcome our challenges.”
Peltola served five terms in the Alaska House, ending in 2009, and most recently worked for a commission aimed at rebuilding salmon resources on the Kuskokwim River. Her time in the Legislature overlapped with Palin’s time as governor and the two have been cordial.
Peltola said she began fishing as a child with her father. The self-described salmon advocate said she was motivated to run for the U.S. House by environmental issues facing Alaska and wanted to draw attention to issues of ocean productivity and food insecurity. She has raised concerns over low salmon runs.
With the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June, Peltola has said she wanted to be “an advocate for safe and legal abortions.”
Peltola said any additional leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge “should proceed as long as there is support by the people that live there and protections in place for our natural resources, including the caribou.”
Joe Nelson, board chairman at Sealaska, an Alaska Native corporation, said Peltola understands the importance of a subsistence way of life — living off the land and harvesting fish, berries and wildlife. Sealaska had encouraged voters to support Peltola and on Wednesday lauded her win as a “historic moment.”
Nelson, who is also Peltola’s ex-husband, said having an Alaska Native in Congress is “long overdue” and said more Native voices in leadership roles are needed.
Andrew Halcro, a Republican, said he ranked Peltola first in the special election and Republican write-in candidate Tara Sweeney second. Halcro and Peltola served in the state Legislature together, he from Anchorage and Peltola from the rural hub community of Bethel. He said he was a “know-nothing guy” who made some “unfortunate comments” around a program that provides economic assistance to communities where electricity costs can be far higher than in more urban areas.
He said this was at a time when the “urban/rural divide was raging” in the Legislature and that Peltola came to his office saying, “Hey, if you’re interested, I’d be happy to educate you on this.”
Peltola “was really one of the rural lawmakers in my freshman year that really changed my outlook on rural Alaska and really helped me get educated on the challenges that they face,” he said.
Supporters of Peltola say she has a knack for connecting with people. Peltola said one thing she’s learned during the campaign that she hopes to build on is “how much we all need positivity and hope and inspiration.”
Beth Kerttula, a Democrat who served in the Legislature with Peltola, said Peltola’s victory is not a “fluke.”
“Sometimes it’s the right person in the right place at the right time, and that’s Mary,” she said, calling Peltola a gifted speaker and coalition builder who “just shines.”
“If you didn’t know who she was, then it’s like, wow, look at that,” she said of Peltola’s win. “But that was no mistake. People believed in Mary.”
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The wife of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas contacted at least two Wisconsin state lawmakers, including the chair of the Senate elections committee, urging them to overturn President Joe Biden’s 2020 election win in the tightly contested state, emails obtained Thursday by The Associated Press show.
Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, a conservative activist, also had sent messages to more than two dozen lawmakers in Arizona.
In her communications with lawmakers in both states, Thomas urged Republicans to choose their own slate of electors after the election, arguing that results giving Biden a victory in the states were marred by fraud. Despite numerous reviews, lawsuits and recounts , no widespread fraud calling into question the results has been discovered in either state.
The emails received at the exact same time on Nov. 9, 2020, by Wisconsin state Sen. Kathy Bernier and state Rep. Gary Tauchen were first reported Thursday by The Washington Post. The AP obtained the email from Bernier, and the watchdog group Documented posted the email Tauchen received.
The emails were sent at almost the exact same time as the ones Thomas sent to lawmakers in Arizona.
Thomas did not immediately respond to a request for comment, made to the court Thursday.
Bernier, in a telephone interview with the AP, said she did not recall receiving the email from Thomas, which was one of thousands her office and other Wisconsin lawmakers received around that time. The message was sent over the FreeRoots platform that allows for mass mailing of prewritten emails. Bernier said she had no contact with Thomas aside from receiving the email.
“Please stand strong in the face of political and media pressure,” Thomas wrote in the emails received by the Wisconsin lawmakers. “Please reflect on the awesome authority granted to you by our Constitution. And then please take action to ensure that a clean slate of Electors is chosen for our state.”
Thomas also asks the Wisconsin lawmakers to meet with her, either virtually or in person, “so I can learn more about what you are doing to ensure our state’s vote count is audited and our certification is clean.”
Bernier said Thursday that she didn’t fault Thomas for sending the message, which she doesn’t recall reading at the time.
“Ginni is not a constituent, so therefore not top priority to respond to,” Bernier said. “And so I am sure we did not respond to her.”
Bernier, who has been outspoken in saying there was no widespread voter fraud in Wisconsin’s election that Biden fairly won, said she had no issue with Thomas contacting her about the election.
“I don’t believe this is hair raising crazy stuff that everybody’s making it out to be,” she said of the Thomas email. “There were a lot of Republicans at the time that thought there was massive voter fraud. … I’m sure she would have preferred taking it back, especially after all of the evidence.”
Tauchen declined comment through a spokesperson.
Clarence Thomas was the only member of the Supreme Court who voted against the court’s order allowing the U.S. House committee investigating the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, to obtain Trump records that were held by the National Archives and Records Administration. The court voted in January to allow the committee to get the documents.
Ginni Thomas’s role in the plot to overturn the 2020 election won by Biden is being looked at by members of the House committee investigating the riot. The committee asked her in June to sit for an interview.
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Associated Press writer Mark Sherman in Washington contributed to this report.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Alarmed by a dramatic increase in reported sexual assaults in the military, defense leaders said Thursday they want to beef up prevention, but they are struggling to find people to hire and are still developing programs they think can work, after nearly two decades of trying.
The idea of preventing a sexual assault before it happens isn’t new. The military services have been casting about for ways to do it for years and appear to have made little progress. But this year, officials said they are bolstered by an infusion of $479 million to hire as many as 2,400 personnel for a new “prevention workforce.”
The latest assault numbers show how much prevention programs haven’t worked. Overall, the number of reported sexual assaults involving members of the military jumped by 13% last year, driven by significant increases in the Army and the Navy.
At the same time, nearly 36,000 service members said in a confidential survey that they had experienced unwanted sexual contact — a dramatic increase over the roughly 20,000 who said that in a similar 2018 survey. The conclusion, said officials, is that more service members than at any time before are experiencing some type of unwanted sexual contact, and far fewer are reporting it.
“The decline in the reporting rate,” said Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., “suggests trust and faith in the military is on the wrong trajectory.” Speier, who heads the House Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, said she plans to hold a hearing in the coming weeks on the issue.
The survey found that military units that have poor command climates or have instances of gender discrimination or sexual harassment are more likely also to see more serious sexual assaults. So one prevention effort is focused on better assessing military commanders at all levels, and using command climate surveys to weed out poor leaders.
Army leaders — who saw an increase of nearly 26% in reported assaults last year — said they realized last summer that the numbers were trending badly. Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston said the service had been spending most of its energy on responding to assaults, rather than how to prevent them.
As a result, the Army is improving how it does command climate surveys, including randomly selecting soldiers to provide feedback and using those surveys in determining promotions.
“I expect our leaders to maintain positive command climates where our soldiers feel safe and can thrive,” said Army Secretary Christine Wormuth, adding that the Army is committed to focusing more on prevention and reforming the systems.
Another program the Army started involves more immediate training for younger recruits as they move to their first duty posts.
Grinston said the new training, done in the first 72 hours of a soldier’s arrival, involves vignettes and role-playing to instruct troops on proper behavior and what to do if something bad starts to happen. He said that at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, where the program is in use, the number of sexual assault cases to date this fiscal year is about half of what it was last year.
Other bases, including Fort Hood in Texas, are doing similar training, teaching soldiers how to identify problems and react better and more quickly. Moving the training to earlier in a soldier’s first job puts greater emphasis on it and is designed to set the tone for behavior going forward.
Building a new prevention workforce, however, is only slowly getting off the ground. A key challenge is the tight labor market, said Beth Foster, executive director of the Pentagon’s office of force resiliency.
“That’s been a challenge for us,” said Foster. “It is difficult in the labor environment in this country right now to hire specialized personnel.”
She said the department is developing a recruitment plan and hopes to tap into colleges and universities and also seek professionals who are military spouses or veterans. She said it’s difficult to say how many — if any — people have actually been hired because the various military services are doing that themselves.
Once in place, the money and the hiring will “go a long way toward funding and sustaining change over time,” said Nate Galbreath, acting director of the Pentagon’s sexual assault prevention and response office.
More than half of those in the survey said they were not satisfied with the response of their chain of command or law enforcement to their particular incident, and 30% to 40% were unhappy with the assault response staff. Those totals, said department officials, showed a sharp, and unusual, decline in trust since 2018, when the survey was last conducted.
The distrust was far greater among women.
For example, just 39% of women said they trusted the military to treat them with dignity and respect, and 40% didn’t trust that the military would ensure their safety after the assault incident.
Ashlea Klahr, director of health and resilience research for the Pentagon, said some of the decline may reflect a broader distrust in the military and other government organizations that has deepened in recent years.
“We also see declining retention intentions, and declining confidence in potential recruits and in their influencers in terms of whether or not the military is doing a good job of addressing sexual assault,” she said.
In addition, assault prevention and response staff — including victims’ advocates, lawyers and response coordinators — reported a sharp spike in stress, job burnout and fatigue. They complained about the impact of the pandemic on their ability to treat people and do their jobs.
Unwanted sexual conduct — which includes everything from rape to touching — increased across the board last year in the military. In addition to the Army’s nearly 26% jump, the increase in Navy reports was about 9%, the Air Force was a bit more than 2% and the Marine Corps was less than 2%.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Columbus police came under criticism Thursday for the killing of a man who was lying on his bed when an officer attempting to serve warrants fatally shot him, as a lawyer representing the slain man’s family demanded immediate changes to policing in the city and promised a lawsuit.
Not enough has happened in Ohio’s capital city to alter policing practices despite several instances of white officers in the city shooting Black people, added attorney Rex Elliott, representing the family of Donovan Lewis, the Black man killed Tuesday.
“How many more lives are going to be lost to this type of reckless activity? How many more young Black lives will be lost?” Elliott said at a press event attended by multiple members of Lewis’ family.
“How many more families like Donovan’s will need to appear at news conferences like this one before our leaders do enough to put a stop to these barbaric killings?” Elliott said.
The U.S. Justice Department agreed in 2021 to review Columbus police department practices after a series of fatal police shootings of Black people — including the April 2021 killing of 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant — and the city’s response to 2020 racial injustice protests.
In addition, a three-year police contract approved last year provided $200,000 buyouts for up to 100 officers with at least 25 years of experience, with a goal of clearing the decks of employees who might not be on board with the department’s new direction.
“If you’re going to police in the city of Columbus, you have to buy into the vision and leadership of Chief Bryant around change and reform,” Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said at the time.
The city also approved a first-ever civilian review board. Elliott acknowledged these actions, but said it’s not enough.
“Whatever they’re doing, it’s not working,” Elliott said.
Elliott questioned on Thursday the speed of the shooting, which appears in bodycam footage to happen within a second or less of Officer Ricky Anderson opening the door to a bedroom where Lewis slept. Elliott made the point in criticizing suggestions by the police chief that Lewis had something in his hand when he was shot. No weapon was found.
“There is absolutely no way in the timeframe between when the door was opened and the gun was fired that Officer Anderson perceived a potential gun in his hand, got through to his brain, and then reacted by shooting his weapon,” Elliott said.
Lewis, 20, died at a hospital following the shooting early Tuesday morning. Columbus police say officers had gone to the apartment around 2 a.m. to arrest Lewis on multiple warrants including domestic violence, assault and felony improper handling of a firearm. Lewis was Black and the officers were white.
Police took two other men in the apartment into custody without incident. A police dog was unleashed in the apartment during the search.
Police bodycam footage shows Anderson opening a bedroom door in an apartment and in a second or less shooting Lewis, who was in bed. Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant has said Lewis appeared to be holding a vape pen before he was shot, a notion disputed by Elliott.
Bryant has not addressed whether police believed the device was a weapon, a determination that will come during the probe by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Anderson has been placed on leave under city procedure.
In the bodycam footage, Anderson is seen after the shooting raising a hand in demonstration to another officer and saying Lewis lifted his hand “like this.”
Elliott disputed this version of events, saying it’s unclear from the bodycam footage if Lewis was holding anything. He said Anderson shot well before he could have perceived a threat.
The investigation must look at “the totality of the circumstances,” Mark Collins, an attorney representing Anderson, said Thursday.
In such cases, “we are expressly forbidden from using 20/20 hindsight, because unlike all of us, officers are not afforded the luxury of armchair reflection when they are faced with rapidly evolving, volatile encounters in dangerous situations,” Collins said.
In his remarks, Elliott also questioned the need for an early-morning operation. “The reality is that felony warrants are executed every day in daylight hours,” he said.
Bryant has said the city is committed to holding officers responsible if there was any wrongdoing but the state investigation needs to play out.
Ginther, who hired Bryant last year, has said that “regardless of the circumstances, a mother has lost her son in the city of Columbus.”
Elliott said he plans a civil lawsuit in the future against Anderson and the city.
In May 2021, Columbus reached a $10 million settlement with the family of Andre Hill, shot and killed in December 2020 as he emerged from a garage holding his cellphone. Officer Adam Coy has pleaded not guilty to murder charges and is set for trial in November.
In December, the city agreed to pay $5.75 million to people injured during the 2020 racial injustice and police brutality protests.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Edwin Díaz struck out Gavin Lux on a 102.8 mph fastball to escape a jam in the eighth inning, and the New York Mets beat the major league-best Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Thursday.
Francisco Lindor hit a tying double in the sixth and scored the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly by Darin Ruf after the Mets were held to one hit in five innings by Clayton Kershaw, who made his first start since Aug. 4.
NL East-leading New York took two of three from Los Angeles, its first series win against the Dodgers since Sept. 3-5, 2011. LA lost consecutive games for the first time since July 25-26. The last time the Dodgers dropped two straight at Citi Field was exactly seven years before that — July 25-26, 2015.
“They got a really good team,” Díaz said. “We showed them we have a really good team, too. That’s the team we might play in the playoffs.”
Chris Bassitt (12-7) allowed two runs and six hits in six innings for his fifth straight victory, matching his win total from last season with Oakland. He departed after the Mets took a 3-2 lead in the sixth.
New York led 5-2 when Díaz opened the eighth by walking Freddie Freeman and plunking Will Smith. Freeman advanced to third on a warning-track flyball by Max Muncy and scored on Justin Turner’s flyball near the 408-foot sign in center.
“I was a little bit angry because I wasn’t commanding my slider the way I want to,” Díaz said.
After a mound visit from pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, Díaz escaped by whiffing Lux on the hardest pitch of his career and calmly walked off the mound. It was the fifth time in his last 13 appearances that the Mets closer pitched in the eighth inning.
“He’s the best closer in baseball for a reason,” Lux said.
It was only the third run allowed in the last 34 appearances for Díaz, who has converted 19 of 19 save chances in that span.
“I think he realized that he wasn’t carrying the normal torque on his breaking ball,” Mets manager Buck Showalter said. “He almost got hurt on a couple of them. He just decided to go to option B.”
Adam Ottavino followed with a perfect ninth for his third save.
Kershaw returned from a back injury and settled down after a rocky beginning. He struck out six and walked three but was on a pitch count and was pulled after throwing 73 pitches — three more than his simulated game on Saturday in Miami.
“First inning was a little rough obviously, but I’m thankful to kind of bounce out of that and get through five at least,” Kershaw said.
It was the 15th time Kershaw allowed one hit or fewer and third time this season.
Lindor’s single three batters in was New York’s only hit until Starling Marte opened the sixth against Chris Martin (4-1) with an infield single. One pitch after hooking a ball foul down the right field line, Lindor doubled to center field as Marte easily scored.
Lindor stole third on the second pitch of Ruf’s plate appearance, which came Showalter pulled left-handed hitting Daniel Vogelbach from the on-deck circle. After fouling off three pitches, Ruf lifted a high flyball to the left-field corner and Lindor trotted home.
Brandon Nimmo added an RBI double in the seventh when his popup dropped between second baseman Lux and right fielder Mookie Betts. Nimmo then scored on Marte’s single.
“Miscommunication, probably a ball I gotta catch,” Lux said.
Kershaw walked three in a 25-pitch first inning, including Mark Canha with the bases loaded — the eighth bases-loaded walk of the left-hander’s career and his first since 2015. Kershaw then got Jeff McNeil on a popup and retired his final 13 batters.
Chris Taylor hit a two-run single in the second for the Dodgers.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Dodgers: RHP Brusdar Graterol (right elbow inflammation) was placed on the injured list and will get an MRI Friday. … RHP Tony Gonsolin (right forearm strain) will get an MRI Friday and will remain shut down for a few more days.
Mets: C Francisco Alvarez, the club’s No. 1 prospect, was diagnosed with a loose body in his right ankle and a tentative plan is for him to resume baseball activities in three to four days based on his response to an injection. … Rookie 3B Brett Baty underwent surgery for a torn ligament in his right thumb.
UP NEXT
Dodgers: Dustin May (1-1, 1.64 ERA) makes his third start since returning from Tommy John surgery as Los Angeles opens a series Friday against visiting San Diego and RHP Yu Darvish (11-7, 3.41).
Mets: LHP David Peterson (7-3, 3.21) opposes RHP Josiah Gray (7-8, 4.67) of visiting Washington on Friday.
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Best charging stations for fuelling multiple devices
Charge all of your devices at once and keep cables to a minimum with a convenient charging station.
Our bedside plug sockets are in high demand as we queue up our phones, tablets, smart watches and earbuds for an evening charge. So why not free up precious socket space, and ditch a few cables, with the help of a charging station? The handy gadget lets you charge multiple devices at once so you can keep all of your tech fuelled up for the day, and avoid the dreaded red battery symbol.
We've rounded up six of the best charging stations so you can find a suitable fit for your charging needs. You'll find sleek wireless bedside accessories that charge your phone, earbuds and watch, to larger, more industrial devices that charge eight tablets at once in our roundup.
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Best charging stations for 2022
Teminice 4 in 1 wireless charger
This compact charging station is ideal for travelling as the device folds down for easy packing. One to consider if you travel for work and want all of your devices fully charged for presentations and flight entertainment. Charge your phone, Apple Watch, AirPods and even your Apple Pencil all at once.
While this charging station is particularly useful for Apple enthusiasts, you can also charge other QI enabled devices including Samsung and LG smart phones. It's an affordable option, but you'll need to make sure you have a QC 2.0/3.0 adapter for this one.
We like the neat size which makes it a sensible choice for work desks and bedside tables, and you can choose to position your phone either horizontally or vertically - useful for hassle-free video calls.
Belkin 3 in 1 charging station
Another sleek and subtle charging station to consider. This Belkin charging device has been designed to charge iPhones, Apple Watches and AirPods, so you'll need to be a loyalist. But it's worth noting, the iPhone 12 mini does not make the cut.
You can keep your phone case on whilst charging and save yourself the challenge of removing a stubborn case, and it's another wireless option so you don't have to fiddle around with charging ports. Also available in white.
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Alxum 120W USB C charging station
If you're looking to up your charging game, this charging station allows you to charge 10 devices at once, so you can stop asking friends and family members what percentage they're on.
There are 10 USB type C ports so you can keep your whole household's tablets and phones powered up. You can also remove and adjust the dividers to ensure a suitable fit, depending on the size of your tablets and phones.
The real bonus of this charging station is the number of brands it's compatible with including Xiaomi, Google Pixel Series, Huawei, Lenovo, Kindle and PS5. So it's a handy choice for busy households with lots of people working, playing and studying from home. And this charging station may even prevent a few petty squabbles as everyone can charge at the same time.
Anker 623 magnetic wireless charger
For a dinky charging station you can chuck in your bag, give this colourful option from Anker a go. This model has been designed for iPhones in the 12 and 13 series, and it works with Apple's MagSafe technology. Snap your phone or magnetic phone case onto the charging base, and watch videos and make video calls as you charge. Just tilt the base for your preferred viewing angle.
It'll also charge your AirPods for you. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Buds + are also welcome.
Triple dock charger
If style is top of your priority list when choosing a charging station, Oakywood offer charging stations disguised as chic home accessories. The Triple Dock lets you charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods, and rather than using wireless technology, there are charging ports for your phone and earbud case. So you don't have to ensure your phone is correctly aligned, it's a good-old-fashioned plug in job.
We love the natural wooden look, and clean, cable-free appearance of this useful accessory - a nice non-flashy design.
- Buy now from Oakywood (£70.00)
Dock5 multi-device charging station
This charging station lets you charge both wirelessly and through USB, and is compatible with a long list of devices including Microsoft Surface Pro 7, AirPods, e-readers and certain handheld gaming devices. This charging station is therefore bound to benefit all household members, whatever their brand preference.
You can charge up to five devices at once, and the silicone dividers allow for an organised charging station. No more tangled cables.
- Buy now from Selfridges (£79.95)
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When we bring back a species after it's gone extinct, are we bringing back the real thing? Biologist Helen Pilcher explains whether we can really bring back species from the dead.
Instant Genius is a bite-sized masterclass in podcast form. In this week's episode, we talk to Helen Pilcher, a biologist and science author.
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She discusses whether we can bring back a species after it has gone extinct, and how the research could help us protect species under threat of extinction.
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Trump White House lawyer arrives for Jan. 6 grand jury
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House counsel under then-President Donald Trump arrived Friday for his appearance before a federal grand jury investigating efforts to undo the 2020 presidential election.
Pat Cipollone was the top White House lawyer at the end of the Trump administration as Trump and outside allies pressed for ways to overturn the Republican’s loss to Democrat Joe Biden, culminating in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Cipollone vigorously resisted efforts to undo the election and has said he did not believe there was sufficient fraud to have affected the outcome of the race. Trump has insisted the election was rife with fraud and was stolen from him despite the fact that numerous federal and local election officials of both parties, a long list of courts, top former campaign staffers and even his own attorney general have said there is no evidence of the fraud he alleges.
Cipollone and Patrick Philbin, a deputy White House counsel also set to appear before the grand jury, also have cooperated with a separate House committee probe into the deadly Jan. 6 attack and attempts to subvert the election.
Their scheduled appearances before the grand jury were confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday by a person who was familiar with the matter but was not authorized to discuss it and who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Spokespeople for the Justice Department had declined to comment.
The grand jury appearances underscore how Justice Department officials examining schemes to overturn the presidential contest have been seeking the cooperation of senior Trump White House officials and advisers who opposed those efforts.
Federal prosecutors have been especially focused on a scheme by Trump allies to elevate fake electors in key battleground states won by Biden as a way to subvert the vote. They have issued subpoenas in recent weeks to multiple state Republican Party chairmen.
Portions of Cipollone’s private interview to the House Jan. 6 committee were featured prominently in hearings over the summer. Lawmakers aired video clips of him discussing a heated December 2020 meeting at the White House, during which outside aides and advisers to Trump talked about a proposed executive order calling for the seizure of voting machines.
“To have the federal government seize voting machines? That’s a terrible idea for the country. That’s not how we do things in the United States,” Cipollone testified, adding, “I don’t understand why we even have to tell you why that’s a bad idea for the country.”
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Microbreaks may help to prevent workplace burnout
A new study, comparing 30 years of research, looks at how effective 10-minute microbreaks could be in helping to promote work-related wellbeing.
Short conversations that aren’t work-related – so-called ‘water cooler moments’ – can be a welcome break from everyday office life. Now, a new meta-analysis published in the journal PLOS One, has pulled together evidence to look at whether short microbreaks could help with workplace wellbeing.
Scientists at Romania’s West University of Timișoara (WUT) have examined data from 22 studies from the past 30 years to find out whether the type of activity a person engages in during a 10-minute microbreak can affect overall mood.
Tasks varied between the featured experiments, and included work simulations, actual work-related tasks or cognitive tests. After the tasks, the participants took a 10-minute microbreak, where they could enjoy activities like stretching, walking, watching videos, or just relaxing.
The microbreak sometimes involved activities like helping a colleague, or some other work-related task.
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The researchers discovered that, when it came to assessing whether the break had a positive or negative effect on an individual’s mood, the activity engaged in during the break was an important factor.
Participants found physical breaks to be particularly helpful. The authors noted that, “physical activities such as stretching and exercise were associated with increased positive emotions and decreased fatigue”.
But if the microbreak activity involved helping a colleague or something else work-related, it led to negative emotions, decreased wellbeing and worse sleep quality.
Overall, the data appears to support the role of microbreaks for improving the wellbeing of workers and reducing fatigue, but there was insufficient evidence to suggest that microbreaks improve job performance.
With today's employees experiencing burnout, long hours and ever-increasing workloads, microbreaks could offer a way to improve happiness. So go on, get that kettle on!
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Should the price be able to get below the 1.30774 level and stay below, would open the door for further downside probing with the low from Wednesday at 1.30626 (that was near swing highs on August 22 in August 23 as well), and the rising 200 hour moving average at 1.3036 (green line in the chart above) as the next downside targets.
On Tuesday, the USDCAD price briefly moved below the 200 hour moving average but could not sustain momentum (it was actually converged with the 100 hour moving average at the time). That failure led to the move higher on Tuesday, Wednesday and again yesterday before the declines seen today.
More momentum above the 100 hour moving average at 1.30971 would be needed to tilt the shorter-term bias back to the upside. The 1.3127 to 1.31373 would be the next upside target if the buyers return above the 100 hour MA in the short term.
The moves today are generally following the lower dollar bias today after the jobs report did not scare traders. Yields are lower in the US. Stocks are higher. There is some risk on. Oil prices are higher but off the highest levels as well (trade near the midpoint of the days range).
Sellers are making a play. Can they keep the momentum going? | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/usdcad-falls-below-the-100-hour-ma-20220902/ | 2022-09-02T16:37:05Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/usdcad-falls-below-the-100-hour-ma-20220902/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NEW YORK (AP) — A Ukrainian player declined to shake hands with Victoria Azarenka after the three-time U.S. Open runner-up from Belarus beat her at Flushing Meadows on Thursday.
Marta Kostyuk waited at the net with her racket held up, which Azarenka tapped with her racket following her 6-2, 6-3 victory.
Belarus helped Russia launch its invasion of Ukraine in February, and Kostyuk said it had been on her mind since she saw the U.S. Open draw that she may have to play Azarenka in the second round.
“It’s pretty personal,” Kostyuk said. “It wasn’t a personal match for me because it was Vika specifically, but overall it was not just a casual match that I play in a tournament.”
Asked about the traditional handshake that follows a match, Kostyuk said: “I just don’t think it’s the right thing to do in the circumstances I’m in right now.”
Azarenka said she had already faced that situation with a Ukrainian player when she played Dayana Yastremska last month in Washington.
“It is what it is. I just move on,” Azarenka said. “I cannot force anybody to shake my hand. It’s their decision.”
Kostyuk said she texted Azarenka a day before the match to inform her there would be no handshake. Azarenka returned the text, telling Kostyuk she was no longer onsite, so Kostyuk dropped the subject because she wanted to deliver the message in person.
Azarenka said she reached out to all the Ukrainian players she has a relationship with in March after the invasion. Kostyuk isn’t one of them, but Azarenka said she tried nevertheless.
“Well, I’ve offered many times through the WTA, because I believe that there is a sort of sensitivity. I’ve been told that that’s not a good time,” Azarenka said.
“If Marta wants to speak with me, like she texted me yesterday, I replied. I’m open any time to listen, to try to understand, to sympathize. I believe that empathy in the moment like this is really important, which has, again, been my clear message in the beginning.”
Kostyuk questioned Azarenka being part of the “Tennis Plays for Peace Exhibition” that the U.S. Tennis Association held the week before the tournament to raise money for Ukraine. Azarenka was dropped from the lineup the day of the event, which helped generate more than $1 million for humanitarian assistance.
“Everyone is trying to be super democratic about this thing that happened and because it’s like, my nation is being killed daily, I’m going to tell you from my perspective very quickly so I don’t think I ever want to answer this question again,” Kostyuk said. “Imagine there is a World War II and there is a fundraiser for Jewish people and a German player wants to play. During the war, not 70 years after the war happened. During the war. I don’t think Jewish people would understand.”
Azarenka, a member of the WTA Tour players council, said the important thing was that the event was held, not whether she was part of it.
“I feel like I’ve had a very clear message from the beginning, is that I’m here to try to help, which I have done a lot,” Azarenka said. “Maybe not something that people see and that’s not what I do it for. I do it for people who in need, juniors who need clothes, other people who need money or other people who needed transportation or whatever. That’s what is important to me, to help people are in need.”
Russian and Belarussian players were banned from Wimbledon in response to the war. They are allowed to play at the U.S. Open, without their nations or their flags being listed.
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William H. Sullivan III elected chairman of War Memorial Commission
Becomes third generation of Sullivan family to help lead Coliseum Complex
(GREENSBORO, NC) At its September meeting, the War Memorial Commission unanimously elected William H. Sullivan III as its new chairman and Chidi Akwari as its new vice chairman.
Appointed by Greensboro City Council, members of the War Memorial Commission serve as the volunteer advisory board for the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Sullivan has been a member of the Commission since 2018 and was previously serving as the Commission’s vice chairman. Sullivan, the retired former president and treasurer of Greensboro-based Sullivan Mechanical, Inc., succeeds Maxine Bakeman as the group’s chairperson.
The idea of creating a community war memorial – which would later evolve into the Coliseum Complex - was first proposed in 1944 by Sullivan’s grandfather, former Greensboro Mayor William H. Sullivan, Sr., who would serve as chairman of the War Memorial Fund Commission. Following voter approval of a bond to fund the project in 1956, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in 1958, and later that year the inaugural advisory board (entitled the War Memorial Commission), which included Sullivan, Sr. as one of its members, was formed.
Sullivan’s father, William H. Sullivan, Jr., also has a long and storied history with the Coliseum Complex as he served as the War Memorial Commission’s chairman in 1975-76 and was named an honorary lifetime member of the board in 1976.
“I am honored to follow in the footsteps of my grandfather and father to lead the War Memorial Commission and support the Coliseum Complex which has such a tremendous impact on our community,” said William Sullivan III.
A real estate broker/owner at Akwari & Company, LLC, Akwari has been a member of the War Memorial Commission since 2018. He has served on multiple boards, most recently cycling off of the executive board and building committee of Habitat for Humanity. Akwari is a City Academy graduate, voted by his classmates as the student exhibiting “Best Leadership Qualities”, and returned to graduate from Police Citizen’s Academy 18 months later. | https://www.yesweekly.com/business/william-h-sullivan-iii-elected-chairman-of-war-memorial-commission/article_57c3676c-2ac5-11ed-bb90-cf3869857cbf.html | 2022-09-02T16:38:12Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/business/william-h-sullivan-iii-elected-chairman-of-war-memorial-commission/article_57c3676c-2ac5-11ed-bb90-cf3869857cbf.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The United Way of Greater High Point’s 2022 CANpaign Kickoff
High Point, NC – September 2, 2022 – The United Way of Greater High Point is preparing for the 13th Annual CANpaign Kickoff. Food drives are already ongoing with organizations collecting non-perishable food items to help restock local food pantries.
Local food pantries are seeing a dramatic increase in clients and a decrease in food available. Events will be happening all over High Point the week of September 16-23 to help community members be a part of making a difference as well. At Ilderton Jeep Sept.10 there will be a “Stuff the Jeep” event from 10-4pm. At the Rocker’s Stadium on the 13th UWGHP will be accepting 4 cans of food per person for entry to the game that night. Thomas Built Buses will be providing a bus Fri., Sept. 16 at Walmart on South Main and on Thurs., Sept. 22 at Walmart on North Main, for the annual “Stuff the Bus!” PTAR (Piedmont Triad Ambulance and Rescue) will be at and the North Main Walmart on Tues., Sept. 20, for the annual “Stuff the Ambulance.” Both individuals and organizations can contribute to restocking the shelves through United Way of Greater High Point’s Amazon wish list and via www.unitedwayhp.org.
The CANpaign Food Drive will culminate on Thurs., Sept. 22 as Susan Fagg, 2022 United Way Campaign Chair, announces the campaign goal for the year. High Point University will be on hand with Prowler, the Cookie Cab and the energetic HPU cheerleaders. In addition, a High Point Fire Department ladder truck will be on site to help reveal the 2022 campaign goal. The community is invited to join in the celebration on Thurs., Sept. 22 at 5:30 pm at United Way of Greater High Point, 815 Phillips Ave., High Point. | https://www.yesweekly.com/foodanddrink/the-united-way-of-greater-high-point-s-2022-canpaign-kickoff/article_64e3f3c4-2acc-11ed-bc4f-53e04b5a8156.html | 2022-09-02T16:38:18Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/foodanddrink/the-united-way-of-greater-high-point-s-2022-canpaign-kickoff/article_64e3f3c4-2acc-11ed-bc4f-53e04b5a8156.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Two-time 2022 Tony Award winner Michael R. Jackson discusses the inspiration behind his hit Broadway musical A Strange Loop, including the many social issues it tackles, its success and impact on him, as well as the icons it pokes fun at.
Two-time 2022 Tony Award winner Michael R. Jackson discusses the inspiration behind his hit Broadway musical A Strange Loop, including the many social issues it tackles, its success and impact on him, as well as the icons it pokes fun at. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/02/2-time-tony-winner-michael-r-jackson-discusses-hit-play-a-strange-loop/ | 2022-09-02T16:47:07Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/02/2-time-tony-winner-michael-r-jackson-discusses-hit-play-a-strange-loop/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Director Abi Damaris Corbin and writer Kwame Kwei-Armah share their thoughts on the true story of Brian Brown-Easley. Breaking tells the story of a man who feels he has run out of all his options and now must make a difficult choice. Breaking is playing in theaters now. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/02/abi-damaris-corbin-and-kwame-kwei-armah-share-thoughts-about-breaking/ | 2022-09-02T16:47:13Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/02/abi-damaris-corbin-and-kwame-kwei-armah-share-thoughts-about-breaking/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Jae’Lin Josey wants the legacy she leaves on the music industry to warm a cold world. As an artist, Josey is signed to Hillman Grad Records, the same music division founded by Lena Waithe with artists Davion Farris and Siya. As a songwriter, Josey is signed to Sony, where she co-wrote Ari Lennox‘s “Pressure.”
Before a show in her hometown of Atlanta on Aug. 31, Josey spoke to rolling out about her career trajectory from starring in a Spongebob Broadway play to moving back to Atlanta.
You went to high school at Tri-Cities, an art-focused school in East Point, Georgia, that OutKast and Kenan Thompson also attended. How was that?
I think it was the best thing that happened to me. A lot of who I am is from the high school. Everything I do now, I’m like, “Yep, I got that from high school.” I’m happy to be a Tri-Cities alumnus.
At what point in your life did you know you wanted to sing?
I was on Broadway, and I was very depressed. I was like, “I need to do a little switcheroo.” I need to come back home and do what I’m supposed to, and that was right in sync.
I had to leave New York. I always knew I wanted to sing professionally. I always knew [it] but [not] in the capacity of how I was going to sing, like Broadway. I had to figure that out myself. Coming home kind of sealed that for me.
For the young girls who aspire to be like you, what would you tell them?
At the end of the day, the first thing you dreamed about should be the thing you go after. You can’t give up on a big dream because it’s big. Obviously, it’s big enough for you because you dreamed it. I’m still trying to accomplish my big dreams.
You have a soulful and easygoing sound. Who were some of the artists you listened to growing up?
Nina Simone, Beyoncé, of course. Alicia Keys, I love me some Outkast, too. I’m a big Paramore girl, too. Bratz’s Rock Angelz, their album they put out back in like 2006? I still bump that to this day. Stevie. Donnie Hathaway.
Who are your dream collaborators?
My dream collaborations are India Shawn, Victoria Monét, I love her. If Nina Simone was still alive, her. When God gives me the platform, Beyoncé. I love Chlöe [Bailey]. I love Doja [Cat] [and] Paramore. I want to make a rock album.
Where can people find your latest project or single?
So my sophomore single is coming in the next month, and my sophomore EP is following right after.
What do you want your lasting legacy in music to be?
I want it to be the warm hug people have been needing. It’s a cold life.
Where can people find you on social media?
You can find me on all social media platforms at Jai’Len Josey. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/02/accomplished-songwriter-jailen-josey-leaves-broadway-to-make-a-bigger-impact/ | 2022-09-02T16:47:19Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/02/accomplished-songwriter-jailen-josey-leaves-broadway-to-make-a-bigger-impact/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Singer Ciara is getting ready to launch her skin care brand, On a Mission By Ciara.
She announced last week that she has been working on her skin care brand for more than two years, and was all smiles as she introduced the advisory board for Oamskin. She took to Instagram that she has partnered with Dr. Tiffany Libby, who’s a certified dermatologist. She also collaborated with Yolonda Frederick, who is known as the “skin care guru”; and Jamira Johnson, an MIT chemical engineer with a Harvard MBA. Ciara titled her caption, “Women of ambition On A Mission!”
Fans and supporters can expect five products to be launched on Sept. 15.
- Vitamin C Hydrating Cleanser
- Vitamin C Brightening Pads
- 20% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
- Vitamin C Eye Revitalizer
- Vitamin C Radiance Moisturizer
Some people used Twitter to express their opinions. Ciara quickly responded.
Ciara doing skincare is crazy when she could really start a dance academy or dance reality type show helping music groups and performers. What happened to things making sense.
— TheMarketingMamí (@WizMonifaaa) August 30, 2022
Instructor CC. JUMP BTS. So much fun! https://t.co/bkep1SBzUQ#JUMP pic.twitter.com/zz7h4rtHHe
— Ciara (@ciara) August 31, 2022
Her response was genius as she found a way to bring it back to the many brands that she’s building. May it be a reminder that it’s OK to build in silence and tell the world when you’re ready. Thank you, Ciara, for leading the way.
Check out the video below that announced the launch of On A Mission By Ciara. Tell us in the comments if you’ll be adding this brand to your skin care routine.
You’ve been asking… and here it is. Meet my secret sauce ✨
Years in the making. https://t.co/XqGcS33dQP
Coming 09/15/22. #OAMskin pic.twitter.com/nzD8UV0Hq0— Ciara (@ciara) August 29, 2022 | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/02/level-up-your-skin-care-routine-like-ciara-with-on-a-mission/ | 2022-09-02T16:47:25Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/02/level-up-your-skin-care-routine-like-ciara-with-on-a-mission/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Lil Baby is still going. Days after his “Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby” Amazon Prime documentary, directed by Karam Gill, premiered, the Atlanta MC dropped his new single, “Detox.”
The popular rapper Yeat released “Talk,” while EST Gee, NLE Choppa and Tyga also released singles. Freddie Gibbs, known mostly for his traditional lyrical collaborations with hip-hop purist producer The Alchemist, released “Too Much” featuring Moneybagg Yo, a track more synonymous with the current trap sound heavy with 808s, quick flows, a dash of Auto-Tune, and a repetitive hook with lyrics about money.
DJ Drama reunited with Jeezy for the single “I Ain’t Gone Hold Ya,” an upbeat track with a jazzy sample. The music video shows Drama and Jeezy with a simple white studio backdrop and cuts to a shoot outside of Magic City. Jeezy raps non-stop for two minutes and does not disappoint a single second in the bar-filled track.
Pi’erre Bourne, the popular producer and artist, released his new album, Good Movie. The 23-track project only has two listed features of Young Nudy and Don Toliver. It consists of the feel-good bouncy tracks Bourne is known for producing. This is another project filled with interludes for smoother transitions, for Bourne to establish himself as an artist.
On Instagram, A$AP Rocky released the music video for “OUR DESTINY.” The track has Carti’s signature voice on the hook, while Rocky arrives on the song with his trademark confident lyrics over a soulful sample. The music video shows both rappers on stage performing the track in a sprinter van among other apparent fashion influencers. The song is not on any streaming platforms, as of the morning of Sept. 2.
MK xyz released the single “Baddie.” The smooth track uses the trending Afrobeat-Carribean feeling with a catchy chorus. From early listens, the single definitely has breakout potential for the young Florida singer. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/02/new-music-friday-lil-baby-drops-single-in-wake-of-new-documentary/ | 2022-09-02T16:47:31Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/02/new-music-friday-lil-baby-drops-single-in-wake-of-new-documentary/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Film producer Chavoita LeSane, the son of legendary tennis coach Richard Williams; and director Stuart McClave discuss the documentary On The Line: The Richard Williams Story, including the desire to make it after the success of King Richard.
Film producer Chavoita LeSane, the son of legendary tennis coach Richard Williams; and director Stuart McClave discuss the documentary On The Line: The Richard Williams Story, including the desire to make it after the success of King Richard. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/02/son-of-richard-williams-discusses-documentary-about-legendary-tennis-coach/ | 2022-09-02T16:47:37Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/02/son-of-richard-williams-discusses-documentary-about-legendary-tennis-coach/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 is a stylish, fast and fun SUV to drive. Over the years, Land Rover gained worldwide notoriety for its stylish yet rugged look as well as a reputation for the SUV’s ruggedness and versatility off-road. Land Rover’s Defender was designed with durability in mind yet still offering an upscale look.
The 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 is an exceptional SUV that offers the full package — style, durability, versatility and power. Despite the fact that we are experiencing inflated gas prices, the Defender 90 was worth the drive. From my initial start-up of the Defender, you hear the power. Land Rover installed a supercharged V-8 5.0-liter monster of an engine with 518 horsepower.
During this writer’s test-drive, the Defender 90 drove very well through the urban city jungle as well as on the highway and I had no problem keeping the pace. The Defender has a top speed of 149 mph, giving drivers who love to drive fast a chance to experience its power. The Defender 90 was also capable of going from zero to 60 mph very quickly. Overall, the Defender 90 is durable. it can handle city driving, highway, and extreme terrains such as sand and icy environments.
Land Rover offers three trim models for the Defender, 90, 110 and 130. They also offer plenty of extra appearance packages and various seating configuration options. There is unique seating for the Defender 90 for five or six passengers. Also, there is the option for a three-across front seat or a third row.
The 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V-8 is a fun SUV to drive. With that said, though this is a cool SUV, it is also caters to a small demographic group especially when it comes to the price. The 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V-8 starts at a$104,200. Despite the price, the experience driving this SUV is worth checking it out. Our tested model was the Defender 90 V-8 in Yulong White paint and Ebony interior, which made it stand out from the crowd. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/02/the-2022-land-rover-defender-90-is-stylish-fast-and-fun-to-drive/ | 2022-09-02T16:47:43Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/02/the-2022-land-rover-defender-90-is-stylish-fast-and-fun-to-drive/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Many can probably relate to sending out a tweet, just to realize moments later there is a typo. Sometimes, misspelled tweets end up deleted or reposted. Sometimes the misspelled tweets stay up forever.
Well, the answer to your prayers is finally here. Twitter will be testing a new edit button feature that allows some users to edit their tweets. While many people seem excited about this new feature, others are skeptical of its misuse.
Get ready for misinformation and gaslighting to hit all new levels. https://t.co/D9LgGJj5KY
— G U N B I R D (@Gunburd) September 2, 2022
Over the past two years, Twitter has been used as a tool to “cancel” celebrities and even influencers. Twitter detectives are quick to find a tweet from years ago that could potentially damage someone’s reputation, but they have also been known to expose the truth on prominent figures and even businesses. Cancel culture is still alive and well, but this edit button feature could potentially be a win for everyone.
Everyone please calm down, this is actually good https://t.co/4eQPWREyen pic.twitter.com/k9N0AHsm3u
— Walroose 🏳️⚧️ (@Walroose64) September 1, 2022
Here are the details. Twitter stated that “premium users who pay $4.99 a month will have a 30-minute window to edit their tweet. Although, it is important to note that each edited tweet will be labeled as such with a timestamp.” Although it is being tested with premium users, they are conducting testing to see what this would look like if it was available to all.
This means those who are not quite ready to pay a monthly fee to use Twitter will have to wait their turn.
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U.S. Air Force special operators from the 106th Rescue Wing’s 103rd Rescue Squadron, the 142nd Wing’s 125th Special Tactics Squadron and aircrews from an HC-130 Combat King II and two HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters work together with their Brazilian Air Force special operations counterparts and aircrew during a mass casualty exercise on Aug. 24, 2022 in the vicinity of Campo Grande, Brazil.
This portion of the exercise showcased day to night infiltration/exfiltration with patients being airlifted by HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters to an awaiting HC-130J Combat King II where further medical treatment took place as they were airlifted out for higher level care in this exercise scenario.
(U.S. Air National Guard photos and videos by Maj. Michael O'Hagan)
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Are you looking for something to do during the long holiday weekend? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of things you can do Saturday, Sunday and Monday without leaving Hardin County. If you’re looking for more area fun, check out our online calendar.
Farm Museum breakfast
The final pancake breakfast of the year at the Hardin County Farm Museum will be Saturday, Sept. 3. From 7-9:30 a.m., enjoy a menu of pancakes, sausage, fruit and drinks. The meal is served in the barn and cost is a freewill donation. The Hardin County Farm Museum is located one mile north of the stoplight in downtown Eldora (203 N. Washington St.).
First home ECC game
Ellsworth Community College will play their first home game of the season this Saturday, Sept. 3. The Panthers will be hosting No. 3 Hutchinson Community College at Cadet Field in Iowa Falls. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m.
Live music at Camp Pine Lake
There will be two groups performing live music on the outdoor stage at Camp Pine Lake (23008 W. Ave, Eldora) on Saturday, Sept. 3. From 4-6 p.m. the Briggs Family Band, will entertain with a mix of bluegrass, traditional country and gospel music. Then from 6-8 p.m., Bruce Rieks and Friends will perform a mix of rock and folk covers in addition to regular tunes. The grill will be going with dinner and snacks available for a freewill offering, the music is free.
Fire Convention Starts
The 144th Iowa Firefighter's Convention will begin this weekend with campers rolling in on Saturday. Sunday, Sept. 4 the community is invited to the convention campgrounds. There will be free food, a cash bar and local band One Track Mind is playing. That event is 7-11 p.m.
Pancakes and omelets at Roundhouse
An omelet and pancake breakfast will be served at the New Providence Roundhouse from 7-10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 5. An omelet will be made with the choice of ingredients. Fruit, pancakes, juice and coffee will also be served. All are invited and cost is a donation to the Roundhouse (104 N. Main, New Providence).
Scenic City Car Show
To begin this year’s Scenic City Car Show, there will be a special cruise – meeting at the Iowa Falls Fareway parking lot between 3-3:30 p.m. and will be between a 70 to 90 mile cruise – on Sunday, Sept. 4.
The 25th Annual Scenic City Car Show will be held on Monday, Sept. 5. Registration begins from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. with awards announced at 2:30 p.m. There will be door prices and 34 different categories of trophies, including two “Best of Show” cars. | http://www.timescitizen.com/kifg/get-out-in-the-greenbelt-this-weekend/article_6a1740fe-2878-11ed-b540-b715127706d7.html | 2022-09-02T17:00:50Z | timescitizen.com | control | http://www.timescitizen.com/kifg/get-out-in-the-greenbelt-this-weekend/article_6a1740fe-2878-11ed-b540-b715127706d7.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Hansen Family Hospital Board approved the construction of a Senior Life Solutions (SLS) building for wound care during their monthly meeting in August. The building is slated to be located at Entrance B on the hospital green space, and construction should begin next spring. The SLS program must reside within 250 feet of the hospital campus to be reimbursable by insurance companies.
“This will help us grow wound care,” said Hospital CEO George Von Mock. “I’m looking forward to increased revenue as a result.”
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The Hansen Family Hospital Board approved the construction of a Senior Life Solutions (SLS) building for wound care during their monthly meeting in August. The building is slated to be located at Entrance B on the hospital green space, and construction should begin next spring. The SLS program must reside within 250 feet of the hospital campus to be reimbursable by insurance companies.
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Organizer Telyn Rainey had hoped that more extraterrestrials would have been there, but understood that the first Iowa Falls Alien Walk was probably a bit of a trip by flying saucer. She was happy with the 10 or so who did participate, however.
“We did a zombie walk seven years ago, and it was great,” Telyn said. “We didn’t have as many people this time, but that’s alright. It was still fun.”
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Thursday was a Senior Night to remember for Iowa Falls-Alden's Ella Scholte. She finished a three-set sweep victory with a team-high five aces. Her serving was a big key helping Iowa Falls-Alden top St. Edmond.
Senior night will be an extra special memory for Ella Scholte following Thursday's North Central Conference opener.
Hosting St. Edmond in the league opener for both teams, Iowa Falls-Alden received a big emotional boost from Scholte's serving prowess, and swept away the Gaels by set scores of 25-17, 25-22, 25-19.
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The Pine Lake Run field was vast with 17 teams in attendance. It was also stacked with five ranked girls squads and six rated boys teams.
South Hardin came out with a mixed bag in both the girls and boys races.
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The Pine Lake Run field was vast with 17 teams in attendance. It was also stacked with five ranked girls squads and six rated boys teams.
South Hardin came out with a mixed bag in both the girls and boys races.
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Ava Paige looks for a tip over the Gladbrook-Reinbeck block on Thursday night. Paige finished with five kills, nine assists and eight digs in South Hardin's win over the Rebels.
In recent years when South Hardin and Gladbrook-Reinbeck meet up, the matches have been epic. The two squads have been on similar trajectories with back-to-back State experiences.
Thursday night inside Tiger Gymnasium was another exciting chapter with 32 ties in the four set match.
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(The Hill) – President Biden on Thursday responded to the hecklers during his primetime speech in Philadelphia, saying that a democracy allows them to protest.
“They’re entitled to be outrageous. This is a democracy,” the president said in the middle of his remarks.
Protestors yelled from outside of the Independence National Historical Park: “Let’s go, Brandon” and “F Joe Biden.” The phrase “Let’s Go Brandon” quickly became a political slogan adopted former President Trump’s base after a TV commentator mistakenly interpreted a crowd chanting of “f— Joe Biden” as “Let’s Go Brandon,” in support of NASCAR driver Brandon Brown.
Biden’s speech on Thursday was centered around warning that Trump and Republicans aligned with him are threats to the country. It was framed beforehand as remarks about “the soul of the nation.”
Biden also snapped back at those yelling during his remarks, saying, “good manners is nothing they’ve ever suffered from,” according to Reuters White House reporter Jeff Mason.
The president emphasized in his remarks the danger of MAGA-aligned Republicans, arguing that they cast doubt on election results, spread conspiracy theories, attack law enforcement, do not respect the Constitution, and have blind loyalty for Trump.
Biden has had other interruptions during speeches throughout his presidency. In July, the president was interrupted by Manuel Oliver, the father of mass shooting victim Joaquin Oliver, during an event at the White House.
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I believe they say...it looks like somebody had good birth day\nPosted Oct/Murtha/4/20? (yes...I had good birth day...I can spell) it came about on Ephipanos....this time around a young guynie has joined with the great Dwah (their BM and the birth stone of Aqua - yes! 0 yes 0 Aquaman - now I get the lore I had grown and seen Kids are back at school and for many parents, that means one more daily task to tackle: packing school lunches.
For parents looking for some time-saving hacks and some suggestions on how to make sure those lunches are packed with nutrients the kids need, Meijer shares some great tips on how to pack the perfect lunch.
First, have a formula for packing a healthy lunch. Each lunch should include protein, grain, fruit/vegetable, and something fun.
- PROTEINS – Hard boiled eggs + Hummus + Turkey + Ham + Chicken + Pepperoni + Salami + Yogurt + Nuts + Almond Butter + Beans
- GRAIN – Pretzels + Sweet Potato Chips + Crackers + Bagels + Bread + English Muffin + Tortilla + Waffles + Pancakes + Muffins + Sweet potatoes + Rice + Pasta + Granola
- FRUIT – Applesauce + Strawberries + Blueberries + Blackberries + Raspberries + Watermelon + Cuties/Clementines + Pineapple + Mango + Mandarin Oranges + Raisins
- VEGGIES – Carrots (carrot chips, carrot sticks, baby carrots) + Bell Peppers + Snow or Snap Peas + Cucumber + Jicama + Celery sticks
- FUN – Energy Bites + Fruit Leather + Cookie + Trail Mix + Granola Bar + Chocolate + Fruit Snacks
Next, be sure all the food is in proper packaging! Use lunchboxes with freezable gel so perishable food doesn't spoil before lunch time. Also use dividers to separate the food; bento boxes are great for this.
It doesn't hurt to have the kids help with lunch/snack packing either. They'll be more likely to eat their lunch if they pick what's inside. So have designated bins in the refrigerator, and cupboard for grab-and-go lunch packing with snacks like: yogurt, fruit cups, hummus cups, veggie slices, string cheese, milk, juice, water, crackers, popcorn, trail mix, granola bars, dry cereal, apple sauce.
Here are some other lunch-packing hacks to save parents time during the week:
- Freeze PB&J Sandwiches
- Freeze juice boxes, water bottles
- Soak apple slices in OJ
- Slice apple with an apple slicer and then put back together with rubber band
- Send halved kiwi with spoon
For more back-to-school tips and to shop for supplies, visit meijer.com.
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Earlier this morning, Soldiers from across Fort Hood reenlisted live on television with Fox and Friends morning show hosted by Will Cain. Brig. Gen. Steven P. Carpenter, 1st Cavalry Division deputy commanding general of maneuver, performed the oath of enlistment. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Froylan Grimaldo, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs)
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Fort Jackson military spouses enjoyed a night filled with information and fun Aug. 23 at the NCO Club during the Army Community Service hosted Military Spouse Appreciation Night.
ACS offered a variety of information available to military spouses such as the volunteer program, education and employment to new and established community members. The appreciation night also offered spouses an opportunity to network and establish new friendships throughout the evening.
After a short introduction to the dice game BUNCO, teams were established, and the gaming began. Winners were awarded with small prizes.
Swag bags were also offered to spouses who brought a new community member with them to the appreciation night to encourage the sharing of information and program opportunities and be welcomed by fellow community members and their spouses.
Though the appreciation night has concluded, information about ACS programs and learning opportunities continues. To learn about available resources and upcoming ACS events, visit the Fort Jackson ACS website at jackson.armymwr.com/programs/army or their Facebook page by using fortjacksonacs.
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220902-N-GR655-0125 GROTON, Conn. (September 2, 2022) – Byrne Blumer, ombudsman for the USS San Juan (SSN 751) and U.S. Fleet Forces recipient of the 2022 Mrs. Stockdale Ombudsman of the Year, embarks San Juan as the ship returns from routine operations to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Sept. 2. Blumer was invited to ride the ship’s sail from New London harbor to the pier prior to her upcoming permanent change of station with her husband Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Blumer, a San Juan sonar technician. The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS San Juan and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten)
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On September 1st, 2022, Darin Duane Kerr journeyed home to the happy hunting grounds. He passed away peacefully, in the arms of his wife, Myra Kerr, his daughters, Megan O'Brien, Jessie Mahler, and Caitlin Hatch, and under the watch and care of his sons-in-law, Jordan, Dan, and Justin. In true Darin Kerr fashion, he went out with his boots on, only having returned from an African wild game hunting safari 2 days prior. Darin will be buried at the Alta Cemetery close to his late daughter, Lindsey, where his beloved grandchildren will adorn his final resting place with elk droppings, per his request. Darin is looking forward to rising on that great and glorious resurrection day with the sun climbing over the Teton Mountains. Darin's testimony of his Savior, Jesus Christ, continues to be alive and strong. We can only imagine what incredible tasks he is undertaking now on the other side of the veil.
Darin was born and raised in Tremonton, Utah. He was a true man's man to the very end. Much of his childhood was spent in the backcountry, hunting or fishing with his father and brother. Darin served a full-time mission in Ecuador for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He married his wife, Myra, and adopted Myra's then-4-year-old daughter, Lindsey. Together, Darin and Myra raised four girls, buried one of them, and share the joy of nine grandchildren—Annie, Lyla, Kate, Millie, Jo, Carrie, Maggie, Wade, and Emma.
Darin was never one to be content doing nothing. Whether it was dentistry, scouting, 4-H, hunting, church callings, painting, or traveling the world, when he took something on, he gave 150 percent. Those he left behind will miss his passion for life, his knack for leadership, his tender caring heart, and his brilliant mind (which truly was a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone willing to listen for an hour or two or three). The mortal life of Darin Kerr was lived to the fullest and has blessed countless other lives. In his own words, "It was pretty amazing."
'Til we meet again, Darin. You really lived!
Graveside services were held on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 in the Pratt Cemetery in Alta, Wyoming . There will be a memorial service on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 at 11 a.m. in the Preston 10th Ward Chapel, 155 N. 2nd W., Preston, Idaho. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at webbmortuary.com | https://www.tetonvalleynews.net/obituaries/darin-duane-kerr/article_20ede3ee-1288-53fc-a0c4-8a5544bd60b9.html | 2022-09-02T17:17:27Z | tetonvalleynews.net | control | https://www.tetonvalleynews.net/obituaries/darin-duane-kerr/article_20ede3ee-1288-53fc-a0c4-8a5544bd60b9.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Google brings Parler back to Google Play Store
A year and a half after it was removed from Google’s Play Store, Parler, a Twitter alternative that attracts conservatives, has returned to the showcase for Android apps.
Why it matters: Google removed Parler following the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, which was incited by misinformation and violent speech online.
Details: Beginning Friday, Parler will be available for download in Google’s Play Store, in addition to Apple’s App Store, where it was brought back in April 2021.
- The app is being reinstated in response to a slew of measures Parler has taken to moderate the content on its app, including allowing users to block and report other users and actively monitoring content for things like violent speech.
- Since being removed from the Play Store last year, Parler has made its app available to download on Android phones through a separate version available via download on its website.
What they’re saying: "As we’ve long stated, apps are able to appear on Google Play provided they comply with Play’s developer policies,” a Google spokesperson told Axios.
- “All apps on Google Play that feature User Generated Content (UGC) are required to implement robust moderation practices that prohibit objectionable content, provide an in-app system for reporting objectionable UGC, take action against that UGC where appropriate, and remove or block abusive users who violate the app's terms of use and/or user policy," according to Google.
- Parler didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
The big picture. Big Tech platforms took unprecedented measures to kick users and apps off of their platforms following the Capitol siege, including former President Donald Trump.
- In response, Trump created his own social network, Truth Social, which — as Axios has recently reported — has not yet been accepted into the Google Play Store, due to content moderation concerns.
- A source told Axios that Truth Social is actively working on updating its app to meet Google’s content moderation standards and could be available via the Play Store soon. | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/02/google-parler-app-play-store | 2022-09-02T17:17:32Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/02/google-parler-app-play-store | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Denver Broncos' Russell Wilson got paid
Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos agreed to a five-year, $245 million extension on Thursday.
Why it matters: It's one of the most lucrative contracts in NFL history.
- The total value ($245 million) ranks third behind Patrick Mahomes ($450 million) and Josh Allen ($258 million).
- His guaranteed money ($165 million) also ranks third behind Deshaun Watson ($230 million) and Kyler Murray ($189.5 million).
- The average annual value ($49 million) is second only to Aaron Rodgers ($50.3 million).
Between the lines: With two years still left on his current deal, Wilson's under contract in Denver for the next seven seasons. Such stability should do wonders for a team that hasn't made the playoffs since 2015, in large part due to their revolving door of sub-par QBs.
- Broncos starting QBs since 2016: Trevor Siemian (24 games), Drew Lock (21), Case Keenum (16), Teddy Bridgewater (14), Joe Flacco (8), Brock Osweiler (4), Paxton Lynch (4), Brandon Allen (3), Jeff Driskel (1), Brett Rypien (1), Kendall Hinton (1). | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/02/russell-wilson-denver-broncos-contract | 2022-09-02T17:17:56Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/02/russell-wilson-denver-broncos-contract | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
VA to offer abortion to pregnant veterans in some cases
The Department of Veterans Affairs said Friday it plans to provide abortions in cases of rape, incest and when birth may present a danger to a woman's health — "regardless of state restrictions."
The big picture: The VA said the change was necessary after dozens of states banned the procedure earlier this summer once the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Driving the news: The department submitted an interim rule to the Federal Register Thursday night that will allow abortion access on federal property in some cases, even in states that ban the procedure.
- VA health care providers can also coordinate abortions with private medical offices in states where abortion is still allowed.
- Providers can also offer to counsel pregnant veterans and eligible beneficiaries.
Zoom in: The VA said it will make a determination on a case-by-case basis on the necessity of abortion based on "careful consultation between VA health care providers and the Veterans they serve."
- For cases of rape or incest, the VA will use self-reporting from a veteran or beneficiary.
What they're saying: "Pregnant veterans and VA beneficiaries deserve to have access to world-class reproductive care when they need it most," VA Secretary Denis McDonough said in a statement. "That’s what our nation owes them, and that's what we at VA will deliver."
- The department said these abortions are "essential for preserving the life and health of Veterans and VA beneficiaries."
Flashback: The department said in the immediate aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision that it had no plans to increase services or provide travel access to help women get the procedure, per the Military Times.
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Biden seeks $47 billion in emergency funding
The White House on Friday asked Congress for $47 billion in emergency funding to support the administration's efforts in fighting COVID-19 and monkeypox, supporting Ukraine and responding to natural disasters.
Why it matters: The request comes as lawmakers on Capitol Hill face a September deadline to fund the government, carrying with it the risk of a government shutdown just before midterm elections, per the Washington Post.
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If knowledge is food for the brain, Maisie Richardson-Sellers’s mind has an insatiable appetite. As a student at Oxford, the actor (who uses she/they pronouns) would pull frequent all-nighters in her university library. That tireless dedication to research has persisted in her work on both sides of the camera. In preparation for directing an episode of the superhero series Legends of Tomorrow set in Sarajevo during Franz Ferdinand’s assassination, she honed in on the finer details: What clothes were they wearing? What food did people eat? Even within the fantastical realm of the superpowered, she wanted the viewer to “really taste and smell and feel like you’re in a real world.”
After breaking out in Legends and in The Kissing Booth films as Jacob Elordi’s college bestie, Richardson-Sellers’s latest project, the speculative political drama The Undeclared War, presented a much-needed tonal departure that catered to her intensive process. “I was just craving telling a very organic, true, gritty, human story where the emotion of everyday life is put at the center of it,” she tells me over the phone. “It was also an opportunity for me to really study and learn about an area that I think will affect our lives very soon.”
Set in 2024, The Undeclared War imagines the very real possibilities of global conflicts migrating from the battlefield to our computers, as cyber warfare unfolds between the UK and Russia. Drama is told on desktops, as data analysts—like Richardson-Sellers’s NSA transplant, Kathy—discover secrets in computer codes. Predicated on authenticity, it’s a dense show that demanded its fair share of homework. Writer Peter Kosminsky provided “pages and pages of backstory,” while Richardson-Sellers sought insight from YouTube videos of whistleblowers.
Beyond the mechanics of a career in cybersecurity, Richardson-Sellers delved into how one of the most secretive professions in the world affects the psyche. Above all, elusiveness is key. “You can’t have too strong of an accent,” she explains. “You can’t look too out of place, and you have to be able to just disappear. You can’t even talk to your partner about what you’re doing at work.”
As for Kathy, a queer Black woman navigating the “homogenous, white male world” of cybersecurity, those effects are only compounded. It was an experience that resonated deeply with Richardson-Sellers. Growing up, she was the scholarship kid in private schools, and, of course, educational establishments don’t get more exclusionary than Oxford. The actor earned a degree in anthropology and archaeology, a kind of secret weapon she uses to enhance her performances. After all, acting, at its core, is about understanding people. Even a show as technically intricate as The Undeclared War taps into something innately human.
“We did a whole course on the rise and fall of empires,” she says. “What this show is about is the slow crumbling of control as a giant threat is imposed. I think there are lots of patterns that we as humans keep going through, but we’re almost too ignorant to realize it’s happened. We’re not learning from the past, we just keep reliving the same thing. That’s something you see a lot in the collapse of empires throughout history.”
From the beginning, Richardson-Sellers knew she would act, but as she found herself enmeshed in academia at Oxford, she imagined a different future: a career in documentary filmmaking. It was the ideal line of work that combined her passions for people and education. “I had this vision of myself living in the Amazon with an incredible tribe for six months to a year and just filming and fully immersing myself,” she says. “It’s always been in my heart.” Drawing from her Guyanese heritage, she wants to tell stories from a “personal lens.” “So much of the work I want to create is about marginalized individuals and communities,” she adds. Her filmmaking inspirations—Barry Jenkins, Céline Sciamma, and Dee Rees—reflect those interests in the intimate portrayals of the underrepresented.
As acting took precedence, those directing dreams were put on hold, but now that Richardson-Sellers has the resources, she’s working to finally make that vision a reality. She can’t get into the details but she tells me about an "amazing community that I've come across who are in the Amazon.” Putting together a documentary is a “slow, long process,” in part because she wants to approach the subject matter with utmost sensitivity.
“A lot of it is building trust,” Richardson-Sellers says about the project. “Making sure that I know enough to truthfully represent them. You have to be conscious of going into a community and exploiting them. One of the consequences of putting them on screen is safety. What am I going to give back to the community? You can’t just go there, film, and leave; it's more nuanced and complicated than just telling a fictional story.”
From anthropology to directing, what ostensibly connects these disparate ventures is a clinical approach to research—but an endless curiosity and adoration of humanity drives Richardson-Sellers, even when the world doesn’t reciprocate. “One of the things that I feel is missing in so many ways is empathy,” she says. “The willingness to take the time to listen and learn from people who have had different journeys and experiences. I think if I can bring new kinds of understanding and respect to people when they are approaching others, that means I've achieved what I want to do in this world.” | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/maisie-richardson-sellers-undeclared-war-kissing-booth-legends-of-tomorrow-interview-2022 | 2022-09-02T17:19:54Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/maisie-richardson-sellers-undeclared-war-kissing-booth-legends-of-tomorrow-interview-2022 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The past few years have seen a massive influx of “feel-good” television. I’m not going to waste your time by listing all of the horrible things going on in the world, since we all know that times are tough. But during moments of strife, television becomes a source of escapism. And funny sitcoms that skew toward positivity—shows like Ted Lasso and Abbott Elementary—have become wildly popular since 2020. While their success could simply be attributed to the fact that they’re good shows, it’s clear they also offer an opportunity to run away to an idyllic world, where conflict is resolved in under 45 minutes. The Apple TV+ original series Trying takes each element from those feel good-television shows, and turns it into gold.
The series follows British couple Nikki (Esther Smith) and Jason (Rafe Spall), on their journey to adopt a child. Adoption is not a breezy subject—it’s a real-life, emotional, and difficult process that countless people go through, often unsuccessfully. So how does a series about such a sensitive and exhausting topic remain so light, so full of joy and optimism? Trying manages to understand itself in a way that sets it apart from other shows: it embraces its own charm, and is self-aware about the idealized world it has created. As much as Nikki and Jason struggle, they have a supporting cast of characters, both friends and family, who are there to support them through it all.
Trying can feel a bit saccharine at times—Nikki and Jason receive bad news about the adoption process and all of a sudden, the folksy score comes rushing in. Their community gathers around them for support nearly every episode, pouring out endless love for the couple. If this doesn’t sound like real life, that’s because it isn’t supposed to be. Trying is grounded in a positive kind of reality, one in which people don’t see and expect the worst in others. If Trying comes off as a little too sweet, it isn’t a fault of the show—it’s a sign of hope for our characters, and a reminder that television doesn’t have to be dark and upsetting to evoke emotion within the viewer.
But it’s by no means all love and happiness for Trying’s characters. Something the series does best is balance emotion and struggle in a way that keeps the audience wanting more, without making us too anxious about the characters’ fates. It’s also extremely funny, and never relies on lazy humor or capitalizes on hardship for comedy. The show’s first two seasons focused primarily on Nikki and Jason’s adoption journey. Season 3, which ended this summer, saw the couple dive headfirst into being new parents as they were approved for adoption. Nikki and Jason’s parents, their friends, and entire families rally around them, and this (extremely quirky) group of supporting characters makes the Trying world feel fully visualized and lived-in. Spall is endlessly charming, while Smith plays Nikki with extreme nuance (and yes, more charm,) making it not only easy to root for them, but impossible to avoid cheering right along with them when they triumph.
During an era of television when dark and grim or overly chliché and sentimental options abound, Trying makes the case for true feel-good TV. Yes, the protagonists solve their problems in ways that may not apply to the real world, and there is a bit of television magic when their issues work out with little to no consequence—but isn’t that the point of a show that takes you somewhere outside reality? In Trying, conflict is embraced in a hopeful way that makes the show a must-watch. | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/trying-apple-tv-review-esther-smith-rafe-spall-season-3 | 2022-09-02T17:20:00Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/trying-apple-tv-review-esther-smith-rafe-spall-season-3 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Best Ways to Style a Sweater Vest This Season
When it comes to classic staples that have made a comeback this season, the timeless sweater vest has emerged as a fashion favorite. Once known as the perfect layering piece for uniform dressing, the preppy go-to for a Coastal Grandma style has been reworked and remixed by the likes of Dior, Charles Jeffrey Loverboy, Mowalola, and Maison Margiela. The Row and Thom Browne, meanwhile, have created more classic interpretations of the sweater vest; on the fall 2022 and spring 2023 runways, these designers kept things tried and true—but still forever chic. Below, we’ve provided options on how to recreate these looks. And not to worry: there’s something for everyone.
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The Row is no stranger to classics. When it comes to effortless chic, they’re the professionals.
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Charles Jeffrey Loverboy pushed a fresh and gender-fluid take for his version of the sweater vest, drawing from London’s queer nightlife and traditional Scottish elements.
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Mowalola’s return to the runway was full of uncompromising sex appeal, while still not overshadowing the theme of the show, which the designer dubbed “Burglarwear.” Unique takes on traditional pieces can be seen throughout the presentation—including the sweater vest shown here.
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Kenzo’s spring 2023 collection brought elements of scholastic splendor to the catwalk by way of plaid jumper dresses, handbags that doubled as lunchboxes, and sweater vests straight from the playground.
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Officine Générale highlights the subtle beauty that comes from classic staples made of quality fabric. With intentional styling choices that elevate each look, a simple sweater vest easily becomes something much more.
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Dior’s colorful interpretation of the sweater vest can be compared to something like a dreamscape. Playing with different patterns and textures, you’re sure to get lost in its beauty. | https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/best-sweater-vests-designer-how-to-wear-trend | 2022-09-02T17:20:06Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/best-sweater-vests-designer-how-to-wear-trend | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 15-man Inter-Ministerial Committee to organise the celebration of Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day anniversary.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, who doubles as the Chairman, inaugurated Committee on Friday in Abuja.
This was contained in a statement by the Director, Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Willie Bassey in Abuja
Mustapha noted that the Committee was constituted to plan, organise and execute all approved activities befitting Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Anniversary celebration on 1st October 2022, as well as document for posterity, all planned activities for the Anniversary.
According to SGF, the Committee would also co-opt organisations and persons relevant to the successful execution of the programmes, and carry out other assignments as may be required towards the successful implementation of the programme.
He disclosed that the Committee would meet regularly to give necessary direction on all the activities earmarked for the Celebration, while sub-committees would be constituted to assist in executing specific assignments from the Inter-Ministerial Committee.
While SGF is serving as the chairman, other members of the committee include, Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Muhammed, Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Arẹgbẹsọla,
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Federal Capital Territory Administration.
Others are Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, National Security Adviser, Special Adviser to President on Policy and Coordination, Permanent Secretary, State House, Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Inspector-General of Police, Director-General, Department of State Services, Commander, Guards Brigade, Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office as member and Secretary.
In another development, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, also inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Review of the Implementation of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR), constituted to review the implementation of the United Nations Universal Periodic outcome of the human rights situation in Nigeria within the intervening years between the last reviews.
SGF, who was represented at the event by the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Dr Habiba Lawal stated that the Terms of Reference of the Inter-Ministerial Committee include preparing and submitting a draft Country Report of the Human Rights Situation in Nigeria in accordance with the United Nations Human Rights Council guidelines for the fourth review of Nigeria during the fourth review cycle of the UPR mechanism.
He added that the Committee would also assess the level of implementation of the accepted recommendations made to Nigeria by the UN Human Rights Council during the third review cycle; and take appropriate steps towards the implementation by Nigeria in preparation for the fourth review cycle.
SGF stated that since the inception of UPR, the Federal Government had fully cooperated with United Nations (UN) human rights protection mechanism by actively participating in the review process, adding that Nigeria had been reviewed on three occasions- February 2009, October 2013, and November 2018.
He expressed confidence that “the review of the implementation of our accepted recommendation of the third review cycle and the draft fourth country report would reflect the true position of the human rights situations in the country. This will provide the opportunity for the country to have an objective assessment of the gaps in the enjoyment of human rights, areas of improvement and realistic recommendations on enhancing the realization of human rights of all in the country.”
In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Shehu Ibrahim, stated that the Committee would be chaired by the Solicitor-General of the Federation/Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, and co-chaired by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to him, membership of the Committee is drawn from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Ministry of Interior, Federal Ministries of Finance, Budget and National Planning; Health, Women Affairs, Education, Justice; Nigeria Police Force, Office of the National Security Adviser, National Human Rights Commission, Nigeria Bar Association, and Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights.
Responding, the Chairman of the Committee, Solicitor-General of the Federation, Beatrice Jedy-Agba (Mrs), said the members would deploy their experience and expertise to deliver on the assignment and would remain resolute till its completion.
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The Esogban of Benin Kingdom and famous nationalist, Chief David Edebiri, on Friday attributed the woes that have bedevilled Nigeria to the adoption of the presidential system of government, which he noted the country copied haphazardly from America.
Chief Edenbridge, who also doubles as the Odionwere(oldest man) of Benin Kingdom, made the remarks on the occasion of his 93 birthday anniversary and the unveiling of his latest three books: “Tripod of Life: Essence of Benin Tradition and Culture”; “The Life and Times of Iyase N’Ohenmwen” and “Immortalising our Heros Past: Nigerian Nationalists in Focus”, held at his expansive Obiesoba Avenu home on Airport Road, Benin City.
The Benin palace chief, who by his title, Esogban, is second in rank among palace chiefs, said that his mentor, Chief Anthony Enahoro, when he was alive, had invited him many times to ask “if this is the Nigeria we fought for.”
Maintaining that those who fought for Nigerian independence did not fight for Nigeria for what they would gain from the system, but rather for the love of the country, lamented that the present day players in the nation’s political firmament had derailed from the ideals of those nationalists of old.
“My mentor, Late Chief Anthony Enahoro would invite me to his house and will ask, “is this what we fought for ?” This is part of the questions he will ask before we start any discussion. This is not the concept of the nationalists who fought for the independence of this country. We derailed long ago,when we suddenly throw away the parliamentary system of government and embraced the American presidential system,but it was embraced haphazardly, because what we are doing today is neither American system, British system,nor Russian system.
“Some of us have been agitating for a return of the parliamentary system of government. If you want to adopt a country’s system of government, you adopted it wholesomely and not haphazardly. Today, our judiciary is British and we are operating an American system. What we have is people going into politics for what they are to gain,p. That is not how it used to be. We fought for this country so that we can be free not because we want to be senators”, the Benin chief lamented.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Prof C. E Ugolo said the launching of the three books made it eleven titles from the nonagenarian, concluding that he is still strong at 93 years.
“It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to this special event put together to mark the 93 Birthday of a distinguished Nigerian, an Elder Statesman, Great Politician, Successful Businessman, Cultural Activist and Prolific writer Chief Dr David Edebiri. Today he is launching three of his latest books in the Benin Historical Series, making it eleven titles in all. Even on his 93rd Birthday, his creativity is still very fresh, fruitful and bustling. He has even outclassed some of us who are in the academic world
“However, due to the prevailing insecurity situation in the country, he has shifted from the traditional method of Book Launch and thus adopted a model of individual launching from the comfort of their homes. Today’s ceremony is special in many ways that are, including marking his birthday, with his primary constituency the Press, having lunch with them, giving them the opportunity to interact with him on current political issues, and presenting his latest book titles.” He said
One of the sons of Chief Edebiri, Comrade Tony Edebiri said, his father “is the man that everyone member of the family looks up to even at the age of 93 years”.
“My father is a man that every one of us is looking up to, even at the of 93years. You can imagine that at 93 he is launching three books, I mean at 93 you will think he is old and cannot see properly and cannot even write, but here he is presenting three books which is a rare thing. I see him as a rare gem; people like him are not common. He didn’t go to any higher institution, he only attended Western Boys High School, but he has done more than those that went to the university”, the younger Edebiri eulogised.
The books were presented by Professor Benson Osadolor, the former Vice Chancellor of the Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma and Prof Eddy Erahagbe, the former Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Accountability took center stage as Florida A&M University President Dr. Larry Robinson spoke with the Board of Trustees via Zoom Friday morning.
The meeting began with President Robinson presenting his short term and long term plan to address several issues that have come to light.
Robinson stated he remains committed to student success and noted that there will be seven positions total added: five new positions to compliance office and two positions athletic advisement.
Two existing advisers will be re-purposed and there will be an increase in the number of available tutors.
There will also be additional financial support added for summer school food and lodging, which many student athletes take advantage of.
During the meeting Trustee Otis Cliatt said that leadership at the university will be helped responsible on all levels.
"The alumni base as well as the trustees are really getting tired of hearing the cleanup work that is taking place at the university and we need for you President Robinson as the leader to express to your leadership team that everyone is being held accountable to manage their area and then manage up the information to you. I need to make sure that message is very, very clear."
He went on to say that these issues brought up are all repeated issues that must be resolved.
In his closing remarks, Board Chair Kelvin Lawson echoed the sentiment of increased accountability.
"A heightened level of accountability is demanded from this board," Lawson said.
The Board of Trustees will implement a weekly meeting with Dr. Larry Robinson and there will be an internal review that will be reported out to the board in full detail.
"For the 700 plus people listening, we appreciate you being on this morning, but everyone needs to know that we are very attentive to our student needs prior, today and moving forward," Lawson said.
This emergency meeting came after issues were brought forward regarding athletic compliance and housing.
Ongoing Athletic Compliance Issues
Friday, Aug. 26, ABC 27 reported that at least 20 FAMU football players were ruled ineligible by the NCAA because of compliance issues ranging from academics to transfers.
The number has since fallen to 17.
The following Monday, the 2022 Rattler Football Team released a letter addressed to FAMU President Dr. Larry Robinson.
The letter, signed by 89 players, addressed several issues the team has with the "student-athlete experience at FAMU."
The letter highlighted issues with academic support and compliance.
Two of those players, Isaiah Land and Cameron Covin, have retained attorney Tom Mars to represent them regarding certification issues.
FAMU later released a statement about the ongoing compliance issues and FAMU President Larry Robinson held a press conference Tuesday to address the football team.
Before the press conference began, Robinson had the opportunity to speak with the football players directly as well as learn from them. He described the conversation as a "very understanding dialogue."
According to Robinson, a commitment has been made to have five additional compliance workers and two academic advisers to assist with compliance among athletics. He hopes to have the additional workers within the next two months and the other individuals by the end of the fall semester.
Wednesday, ABC 27 reported that the Assistant Director of Media Relations at Florida A&M University said the Compliance Office has already started interviewing for the 5 new compliance positions.
This isn't the first time FAMU has run into issues with compliance when it comes to athletics.
In 2019, FAMU faced a series of penalties after the NCAA discovered that student athletes over an eight year period were ineligible to compete in 12 different sports.
They were issued a five year probation and several other penalties at that time. According to NCAA documents, FAMU filed an appeal for the financial portion of their penalties but lost.
Housing Issues
The Florida A&M University Office of Housing released a statement Tuesday evening regarding student housing at Palmetto Phase III and Polkinghorne Village West.
The university said that all Palmetto Phase III apartments were treated Saturday in regards to a pest infestation and staff has been cleaning and assessing since Monday.
A walk through of these apartments is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 31 and students are expected to return from hotels Sept. 1.
The students of Polkinghorne Village West were displaced after a fire hazard incident on Aug. 26.
FAMU reports that 128 students were displaced due to water damage that affected the first, second, third and fourth floors.
ServPro is currently drying out these apartments and demolishing any saturated walls, the statement reads.
According to the university, shuttle transportation, security and coverage of hotel expenses were being covered for all displace students.
Students were expected to be able to return Thursday, Sept. 1, but Wednesday, Director of Housing Jennifer Wilder went on a walk through of the apartments, and says more minor issues were discovered.
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Soludo to launch telemedicine to boost healthcare in Anambra
As part of his plans to boost the healthcare system in Anambra State, the state governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has said the state will launch telemedicine in two weeks’ time.
He said the new medical approach was to make up for the deficit in healthcare professionals in the state.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike disclosed this at the monthly meeting of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State council on Thursday
According to him, the initiative would increase access and improve healthcare delivery in the state.
According to him, telemedicine is the use of telecommunication technology to remotely diagnose and treat patients from any location, adding that it could be through telephone conversation, e-mail or instant messaging conversation.
He said, “It is an innovative way of getting access and delivering healthcare through digital devices such as mobile devices and computers.
“We are aware that we have a shortage of health personnel in some hospitals when we took over office. We cannot prevent the issue of brain drain, but we are not perturbed.
“This is why Governor Charles Soludo is working to ensure that Anambra becomes one of the first states to implement what we call ‘Telemedicine’.
“Telemedicine means that you can be in the comfort of your home and book an appointment to see a doctor that is working anywhere in the world.
“Telemedicine can prospectively improve the health and well-being of people by making up for the shortage in healthcare personnel, reducing delays in accessing healthcare due to distance and increasing access to quality health.
“We have reached an advanced stage of the agreement with some partners that came in from the U.S. and the UK recently and we are having positive discussions. By God’s grace, it will commence by August.”
The commissioner also said that the Ministry of Health was waiting for the governor’s approval to commence the employment of health personnel.
“I have visited about six general hospitals unannounced since I resumed office and it is so sad to see that some hospitals do not have doctors, while some workers do not report to work.
“So, in terms of monitoring of health personnel, we are planning to have a health management information system in hospitals whereby workers will clock in and it will reflect attendance to work.
“Our plan is to give residents of Anambra quality healthcare.”
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More than 26,000 cordless lawnmowers were recalled after officials received 31 reports of either the blade or the bolt securing the blade on the recalled lawnmowers detaching.
The U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission said the affected models are Sun Joe cordless walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers 24V-X2-17LM and 24V-X2-17LM-CT.
The CPSC said no injuries have been reported, but the defect could cause lacerations.
Sun Joe sold the mowers online through Amazon, Home Depot, Walmart and other popular retailers from June 2020 through July 2022. They ranged in price from $180 to $350.
Consumers are encouraged to stop using the mowers and contact Snow Joe to determine how to fix the issue.
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MIAMI (AP) — Danielle strengthened into a hurricane Friday morning — the first of an unusually quiet storm season.
The storm is not currently a threat to any land.
The storm's maximum sustained winds were clocked at 75 mph (120 kph), according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
The storm is centered about 885 miles (1,425 kilometers) west of the Azores and is drifting west at about 1 mph (about 2 kph). The hurricane center said the storm is expected to meander in the Atlantic over the next few days.
The tropical storm comes amid what had been a calm hurricane season. It is the first time since 1941 that the Atlantic has gone from July 3 to the end of August with no named storm, Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach had told The Associated Press.
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
In the north Pacific, Tropical Storm Javier formed overnight. Forecasters said that late Thursday it was 210 miles (338 kilometers) southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (72 kph).
Javier is moving northwest at 9 mph (about 14 kph).
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Gladys Knight and Dionne Warwick aren't upset after a broadcaster mixed up the two iconic singers during the U.S. Open.
They were both in attendance to watch Serena Williams play her second-round match.
When showing the crowd on TV, the broadcaster mistook Warwick for Knight.
People on social media were quick to criticize the broadcaster for confusing the two Black women. However, the singers weren't nearly as harsh.
“Dionne and I have been sisters for a long time, and I hope she is as honored to be mistaken for me as I would be her,” Knight said in a statement to NBC News. “I’m sure it was an honest mistake. It was a blessing to be in the house to see Serena’s greatness.”
Warwick joked about the incident on Twitter.
"Hi, I’m Gladys Knight… and instead of taking that midnight train to Georgia, I won’t walk on by but will say a little prayer for you," she wrote.
Chanda Rubin, a Black broadcaster and former professional tennis player, acknowledged her mistake.
"Too bad I was initially looking at the court (where Auntie Gladys was in the stands) and not our program monitor that showed Ms. Dionne... mistake was immediately corrected," she wrote on Twitter. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/gladys-knight-dionne-warwick-laugh-off-case-of-mistaken-identity-at-us-open | 2022-09-02T17:25:47Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/gladys-knight-dionne-warwick-laugh-off-case-of-mistaken-identity-at-us-open | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Attorney General Merrick Garland’s decision to prosecute – or not prosecute – Donald Trump, a former president and likely 2024 Republican presidential nominee, will be perhaps the most consequential judicial decision made in modern American history.
Regardless of what the FBI’s investigation into Trump – and specifically into the classified documents seized from his Mar-a-Lago home – ultimately finds, it’s already clear that Garland is, put simply, damned if he does and damned if he doesn’t when it comes to deciding whether or not to prosecute the former president.
Garland may even have to make this unprecedented decision twice, depending on what evidence his department finds in their separate inquiry into Trump’s involvement in the January 6th insurrection.
Ultimately, if the FBI’s investigation into Trump’s handling of classified material finds that the former president committed federal crimes, it very well may be appropriate and necessary for Garland to prosecute. At this point, contrary to what some on the right are suggesting, there is no reason to believe that Garland has any motive to bring charges against Trump beyond fulfilling his duty as attorney general to uphold the law.
That being said, if Garland does decide to prosecute Trump, even if this decision is based on evidence that Trump committed a serious federal crime, it could set a disturbing and damaging precedent in this country. It also would rip America even further apart politically, potentially triggering another Civil War.
As evidence of the latter, we need look no further than the incident that occurred immediately following the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago raid at a FBI field office in Ohio. A Trump supporter posted a “call to arms” on Trump’s social network, Truth Social, and attempted to storm the office armed with an AR-15 assault rifle, leading to a fatal shootout with police.
Prominent Republican Senator Lindsay Graham predicted “riots in the streets” should the former president be indicted, and in the same interview echoed a familiar Republican talking point, lambasting the alleged “double standard” that the GOP claims exists for Trump.
In order to understand how the prosecution of a former president can detrimentally destabilize and divide a country, we need look no further than South America, where leaders of multiple countries – including Argentina, Peru, and Brazil – have been sentenced to prison. Supporters in these countries believed their leader had been targeted for political reasons, even if serious crimes were committed, such as establishing far-right death squads in the case of Peru’s former president, Luiz Inacio.
While the prosecutions of those leaders were necessary and justified, each one hardened existing political divisions and damaged public trust in institutions – which is already at historic lows in the United States, per Gallup polling.
Importantly, prosecutions of high-level, controversial political figures can lead motivated parties to seek political revenge. Republicans have already shown a proclivity toward pursuing prominent Democrats for a myriad of crimes – even if facts are not fully on their side – such as their efforts to have Hillary Clinton indicted in 2016.
Should Trump be prosecuted, Republicans would be more motivated than ever to exact revenge. Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has already pledged to investigate Hunter Biden should the G.O.P. take back the House in November – and that would just be the tip of the iceberg if Trump is indicted.
Indeed, Republicans have already begun their crusade against the FBI’s investigation into Trump – including some in the party attacking law enforcement and calling to defund the FBI – and it is unlikely that the GOP will abandon Donald Trump’s cause, even if the FBI’s investigation uncovers criminal activity.
Even more significantly, if Garland does decide to bring charges against Trump, it would put a spotlight on President Biden, who would be forced to decide whether or not to grant a presidential pardon – a decision that will end up defining his presidency to an even greater extent than it did Gerald Ford’s.
While many have drawn parallels between the ongoing investigations into Donald Trump to those into President Nixon during the Watergate scandal, the reality is that America is even more divided and politicized today than it was nearly fifty years ago.
To reiterate, none of this is to say that Garland should avoid prosecuting Trump if the evidence shows that he committed a crime. If this is the case, the risk of not prosecuting Trump could be even greater to America’s endurance and stability.
No one should be above the law in the United States, including the president. If Trump did commit a serious crime and gets off scot-free, it will send a clear message to Americans – and to the world – that American democracy has crumbled.
However, even without knowing how these investigations will unfold, we cannot deny that, in Donald Trump’s case, the punishment may have consequences that are potentially even more devastating for the country than the crime itself.
Douglas Schoen is a longtime Democratic political consultant.
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(NewsNation) — America’s employers added 315,000 jobs in August, a decrease from a blockbuster gain the month prior, and in the face of continued inflation and recession fears.
The report Friday from the Labor Department showed the unemployment rate bumped up from 3.5% to 3.7%. The unemployment rate in July reached the lowest level since the pandemic erupted two years ago.
The smaller August gain will likely be welcomed by the Federal Reserve. The Fed is rapidly raising interest rates to try to cool hiring and wage growth, which have been consistently strong. Businesses typically pass the cost of higher wages on to their customers through higher prices, thereby fueling inflation.
Chair Jerome Powell and other Fed officials have increasingly stressed their determination to tame inflation even at the cost of damaging the economy. In a major speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming last week, Powell underscored the Fed’s tight focus on curbing inflation and said he was prepared to continue raising short-term interest rates and keep them elevated to achieve that goal. He warned that the Fed’s inflation fight would likely cause pain for Americans in the form of a weaker economy and job losses.
Fed officials hope that by raising borrowing costs across the economy, they can reduce inflation from a near-40-year high. Some economists fear, though, that the Fed is tightening credit so aggressively that it will eventually tip the economy into recession.
The stock market has fallen every day since that speech as fears that the Fed may cause a recession have escalated.
Job openings remain high and the pace of layoffs low, indicating that most businesses still want to hire and that the economy isn’t likely in, or even close to, a recession. The broadest measure of the economy’s output — gross domestic product — has shrunk for two straight quarters, meeting one informal definition of a recession.
This story is developing. Refresh for updates.
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Gather as Family for Worship -\nLead like Follow as You Come Join Jesus Our Lord - GOD bless ALL.\nWelcomer 34' Celeb CLEVELAND, Ohio (WEWS) — It’s a book so many people know and love — "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day."
For 5-year-old Zion Crenshaw, the book is a much-needed escape.
“It’s the little things that make people happy,” said mom Shawanna Crenshaw.
Her six children and foster children are all patients at MetroHealth in Cleveland, Ohio.
She brought Zion in for his wellness check and shots.
The books in the waiting room and the books handed to him by the doctor when he leaves make a big difference.
“If they’re getting a shot, they’re sitting there reading a book, it relaxes my children,” Shawanna said. “So I’m glad the books are there.”
They’re in the doctor's office because of a national nonprofit called Reach Out and Read, founded in 1989 by Dr. Robert Needleman, a physician at MetroHealth.
“He thought about, 'What if we put books in the waiting room, what would happen?' And the books disappeared,” explained Lynn Foran, executive director of Reach Out and Read Greater Cleveland.
So from there, they started including them in child wellness checks.
More than 200 doctors and nurse practitioners across nearly 40 locations in greater Cleveland are trained in early literacy by Reach Out and Read.
There are books in the waiting room, exam rooms, and stacks and stacks of books, free to grab on your way out.
Pediatrician Dr. Anna Winfield has been part of the program for decades. She said the improvements she sees are remarkable.
“Ten years ago, I would give people a book and they would say, ‘That’s the only book I have at home’ and now you give them books and they say, ‘Oh I have plenty of books’ — but they still need more!” Winfield said.
Research shows reaching kids at an early age helps with kindergarten readiness, parental engagement, and is even beneficial for maternal well-being.
Book "prescriptions" detailing specific reading material can even help parents feel more at ease.
“I think a lot of our parents who are at higher risk for low literacy get nervous about reading with their kids because they’re not confident in their own skills,” Winfield explained. “And if you show them what to do with the book and their kid, their eyes kind of light up.”
The key to Reach Out and Read’s success has been rolling the importance of literacy into well-child visits, talking about it at the same level as safe sleep and good nutrition, and partnering with doctors who are trusted by families.
“They’re the messengers,” Foran said. “And parents, as you know being a mom of young children, you look to their advice and guidance to help you support the healthy development of your child.”
Reach Out and Read targets children six months to 5 years old. It has reached more than 4.2 million children across the country
This story was originally reported by Homa Bash on news5cleveland.com. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/doctors-are-giving-kids-prescriptions-for-books-to-foster-good-reading-habits | 2022-09-02T17:29:20Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/doctors-are-giving-kids-prescriptions-for-books-to-foster-good-reading-habits | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
If you're shopping online and see one price, then come back later and see a different price, it’s likely due to a pricing algorithm.
The computer program factors in supply, demand and competitors' prices to adjust the price in real-time. This has been going on for a while, but researchers say it's happening more often now.
And they expect this trend to continue to grow.
“The cost of adopting these algorithms is increasingly falling,” said Alexander MacKay with the Harvard Business School. “You know, a lot of companies have their own pricing algorithms, but you can also buy them from third-party providers and they offer a sort of plug-and-play solution to dynamically adjust your prices.”
He said you can try to beat the system by watching websites to figure out the times of day or days of the week when prices are lower.
You may think that these algorithms would get websites competing to have the lowest price. MacKay's research has found it doesn't work like that.
“Because now they know that any price that they make is going to be beat out by this firm with the more sophisticated algorithm,” said MacKay. “And so that softens price competition; they essentially know in some sense they sort of give up on price competition and they have to compete in other ways.”
But MacKay says it would help if there was regulation saying companies can't use the prices of competitors directly in their pricing algorithms. He would also like to see limits on how often retailers can set their prices. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/have-you-ever-wondered-why-prices-might-change-online-it-could-be-an-algorithm | 2022-09-02T17:29:26Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/have-you-ever-wondered-why-prices-might-change-online-it-could-be-an-algorithm | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The western-most segment of the new 66 Express Lanes will open the weekend of Sept. 10, the Virginia Department of Transportation said Friday morning.
The exact opening date will be announced in the coming days as crews work to complete weather-dependent final preparations.
The nine-mile western stretch of 66 Express Lanes spans from Route 29 in Gainesville to Route 28 in Centreville, and features multiple new ramps providing direct access to and from the express lanes. The remaining 13 miles of new express lanes along Interstate 66 between Route 28 and I-495 (the Capital Beltway) are scheduled to open in December.
“We are pleased to join our 66 Express Lanes project partners in opening the first segment of one of Virginia’s largest megaprojects ahead of schedule,” said VDOT Commissioner Stephen Brich in a statement. “By opening the western segment of the new 66 Express Lanes early, we are able to start delivering congestion relief to I-66 travelers sooner than originally planned.”
Drivers will be able to access the western end of the 66 Express Lanes through a variety of entrance and exit points. Drivers traveling eastbound on I-66 will be able to merge onto the Express Lanes from the general-purpose lanes prior to Route 29 in Gainesville and by using a slip ramp prior to Route 234 Business. Drivers traveling westbound on I-66 will be able to access the Express Lanes from the general-purpose lanes prior to Route 28.
Drivers will also have direct access from new dedicated ramps at Route 234/Sudley Road, Route 28, and Braddock and Walney Roads, as well as convenient access from two new commuter parking lots at University Boulevard (Gainesville) and Century Park Drive (Manassas), which were built as part of the overall “Transform 66 Outside the Beltway” project.
Eligible high occupancy vehicles (HOV) with an E-ZPass Flex set to “carpool mode” can travel the 66 Express Lanes toll free. Express Lanes will be available for motorists who choose to pay a toll, using either E-ZPass or by paying online at Ride66Express.com. During this initial opening phase of the western segment, vehicles must have two or more occupants to qualify as HOV, and may include carpools, vanpools and commuter buses. Additional information on how to use the 66 Express Lanes can be found at Ride66Express.com.
While the western section of the 66 Express Lanes will be open, construction will continue throughout the project corridor. Activities will include major paving operations and shifting lanes into final alignments, as well as work on interchanges, bridges and ramps. Following the anticipated December opening of the remaining 66 Express Lanes, final construction elements will continue and are scheduled to be completed in mid-2023. | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/western-section-of-66-express-lanes-to-open-next-weekend/article_e88027de-2ad1-11ed-a669-bf8b80d270bf.html | 2022-09-02T17:29:44Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/western-section-of-66-express-lanes-to-open-next-weekend/article_e88027de-2ad1-11ed-a669-bf8b80d270bf.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Marymount University welcomed a cohort of about 310 new students during the Aug. 25 Move-In Day to begin their journey as members of the Class of 2026.
Approximately 33 volunteers – including current students, faculty and staff – worked to support the first-year students as they arrived on campus.
Approximately 340 returning students were back on campus on Aug. 27, in preparation for the first day of classes Aug. 29. As part of “Welcome Week” activities, 23 additional students were inducted into Marymount’s honors program.
The university reports a 33-percent increase in students living on the main campus compared to the preceding academic year.
The student body represents 49 states and 17 different countries.
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The Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking feedback from those who attended its summer concerts and movies at local parks.
“Your suggestions will help us to know what type of music and performances you want next year, and your comments provide feedback for our donors who make these concerts free for everyone,” Park Authority officials said.
The survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QWVLXR5. The deadline to complete it is Sept. 18.
For information on park performances, see the Website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.
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Ukraine's beaches on the Black Sea make up another frontline in the war with Russia. Police patrol the sandy shores, and signs warn of danger ahead. But this summer, swimmers couldn't stay away. NPR's Joanna Kakissis reports from the port city of Odesa.
JOANNA KAKISSIS, BYLINE: Yulia Knyzhko has a perfect view of the beach from the seafood restaurant where she works. In August, this beach is usually so crowded, you can barely see the sand. This summer, of course, is different. On the day I visited the restaurant...
YULIA KNYZHKO: It's no one there but elderly woman, and she was sitting right there on this rock. Police came and said that you need to leave because it's too dangerous.
KAKISSIS: Knyzhko points to a sign with a skull and crossbones that reads danger - mines.
KNYZHKO: This woman said that she's a mermaid, and she don't want to leave. She scream it, like, really loud. And some people - yes, yes, yes. Some people was shocked.
KAKISSIS: The mermaid has short white hair and is wearing a flowered bikini. She's floating on her back, looking blissfully up at the sun and totally ignoring the police. She's got the biggest smile on her face. Oh, my God.
Hi.
HALYNA DRUZ: Hi.
KAKISSIS: She wades out of the water to introduce herself.
DRUZ: (Through interpreter) My name is Halyna Druz, and I'm not a criminal. I have been swimming here for the last 40 years, and that's why I've lived to be 90 years old.
KAKISSIS: Something about Halyna Druz's rebellion seems to embolden those watching her. A woman in full makeup peels off her caftan and jumps in, wearing only her undergarments. Sunbathers run onto the beach from an empty hotel nearby. Retired secretary Anya Rudenko gleefully admits that she's been dodging the beach police all day.
ANYA RUDENKO: (Through interpreter) If the police tell me to leave, I just walk off the sand and wait. And when they leave, I come back.
KAKISSIS: She says that in Odesa, challenging authority is practically in your blood, like the charismatic gangsters in the stories by the city's beloved writer, Isaac Babel.
OLEKSII TYMCHENKO: (Speaking Ukrainian).
KAKISSIS: Oleksii Tymchenko is one of those whose authority is being challenged. He's a community police officer. And he says he has a long list of beach outlaws. He tells those here that he's only trying to protect them.
TYMCHENKO: (Through interpreter) Ukrainian military mined some of our beaches when Russia invaded to guard the sea from Russian forces. Those mines can easily move and end up here, right where you are now swimming.
KAKISSIS: Mines floating in the sea have killed several swimmers in the Odesa region this summer.
SERGEI: (Speaking Russian).
KAKISSIS: A white bearded man in red swim trunks says he knows it's dangerous, and he's just going to take his chances.
SVITLANA: (Speaking Russian).
KAKISSIS: A woman swimming with him adds, there are no guarantees during war. Who says a missile won't hit me while I'm sitting at home with a TV remote in my hand? The swimmers give their names as Sergei and Svitlana, but they won't reveal anything else, lest Officer Tymchenko finds them. The officer calls for backup, and soon, nearly everyone leaves. Halyna Druz, the 90-year-old mermaid, she stays on the beach. And the police eventually give up and leave. Druz says she's trying to defend something precious.
DRUZ: (Speaking Russian).
KAKISSIS: "This war has tried to take our summer away from us," she says, "swimming in our sea is our way of taking it back." Joanna Kakissis, NPR News, Odesa. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. | https://www.klcc.org/2022-08-31/this-ukrainian-grandmother-is-rebelling-against-the-wartime-beach-ban | 2022-09-02T17:31:16Z | klcc.org | control | https://www.klcc.org/2022-08-31/this-ukrainian-grandmother-is-rebelling-against-the-wartime-beach-ban | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
CASPER – President Joe Biden’s recently announced student loan forgiveness plan could bring welcome relief to some students in Wyoming.
“It’s going to help a lot of our students,” said Brandy Payne, Laramie County Community College’s financial aid director. “We needed relief in the wake of the pandemic.”
Some are skeptical.
Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said in a statement last week the plan is “an insult to every American who played by the rules and worked hard to responsibly pay off their own debt.”
“This decision is also a boon for Biden’s wealthy supporters,” said the Republican. “Once again, the Biden administration is selling out working families to appease the far-left wing of the Democrat party.”
Likewise, Wyoming’s Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R) said in a statement the plan is “incredibly unfair to the hardworking people of Wyoming,” and that it will add billions of dollars to the nation’s debt.
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The plan applies to students with federal loans who have an individual or married income of less than $125,000 and $250,000, respectively. It will give Pell Grant recipients who fall under those criteria up to $20,000 in debt relief and cancel up to $10,000 in debt for non-Pell Grant recipients.
There’s a lot that has to be hammered out before it’s clear who exactly could benefit from the loan forgiveness plan.
Officials from several community colleges told the Star-Tribune they can’t estimate how many students might be impacted because they don’t track student income, and there are still questions about who could qualify.
Some are already looking forward to what the debt forgiveness could mean for their own futures.
Gabe DeGraeve, a Casper native and third-year political science student at Belmont University in Tennessee, has about $15,000 in debt. He expects to be eligible for loan forgiveness under the new planr.
“One of my big concerns is being able to find work and pay off that debt,” he said. “The chance for some of those loans to be forgiven is something that I’m very excited about and looking forward to.”
DeGraeve, who hopes to return to Wyoming in the future and work in politics, interned for Barrasso last summer in Washington, D.C.
“I’m not at all surprised by their reactions,” he said of Lummis and Barrasso’s denouncement of the loan forgiveness plan. “I think that no matter what happens, Lummis and Barrasso will be against policies of the Biden administration.”
Debt in Wyoming
Student debt is pretty low in Wyoming compared to other states. That’s because there are a lot of opportunities for students to get scholarships – like the Hathaway scholarship – or save money by going to community college.
Abby Gruner, a chemical engineering student at the University of Wyoming, said these kinds of opportunities influenced her decision to stay in state for school; she’s a Trustees’ Scholars Award recipient, meaning that her education at UW is completely covered.
Having her education completely paid for is the main reason why she chose to attend UW rather than her dream school, Pomona College, where she had also been accepted.
For more than three years, student loan debt among UW graduates has stayed around 45%, according to the university’s spokesperson.
According to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, about 38% of students there get federal loans, and the median total debt after graduation is $18,318.
Those numbers are lower at Wyoming’s community colleges.
In Cheyenne at LCCC, about 17% of students graduated with debt in the 2021 academic year, according to data kept by the college.
The U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard shows the median total debt after graduation among students at the college is $10,500
Jessica Cowen, a second year Casper College student double majoring in psychology and musical theater, said in a text message that the plan could relieve students from “unnecessary stress.”
Although she doesn’t have any debt, she’s talked with other community college students who have had to take out loans.
“Classes already put a lot on our plates,” she wrote. “We do not need (added-on) obstacles that cause possible burnout.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/in_our_schools/loan-plan-reactions-mixed-students-happy-politicians-not-so-much/article_2744a07e-2976-11ed-8695-4788be47fa9e.html | 2022-09-02T17:31:28Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/in_our_schools/loan-plan-reactions-mixed-students-happy-politicians-not-so-much/article_2744a07e-2976-11ed-8695-4788be47fa9e.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Three weeks after President Biden signed the CHIPS Act to boost domestic production of semiconductors, chip company Micron has announced that it is building a $15 billion manufacturing plant in Boise, Idaho. Boise State Public Radio's Sasa Woodruff reports.
SASA WOODRUFF, BYLINE: Fifteen billion dollars is a huge investment for Boise, where Micron is based. Mayor Lauren McLean says the company is promising 2,000 jobs here and expects its plant to create 17,000 nationwide.
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LAUREN MCLEAN: It's a big day for the city of Boise, and I'd say it's a big day for our state and our nation too.
WOODRUFF: Emilie Simons, assistant White House press secretary, says the new memory chip plant will help fix supply shortages that emerged during the pandemic.
EMILIE SIMONS: We saw this in real life when cars became harder to find, dishwashers were more on back order.
WOODRUFF: Simons says the CHIPS and Science Act was crucial to Micron building the new plant in the U.S.
SIMONS: They were looking at opportunities in Europe and in other countries where countries had already passed legislation that was meeting them halfway.
WOODRUFF: Micron will fund science and technology education in Idaho from elementary school through college, says Chief People Officer April Arnzen.
APRIL ARNZEN: As you can imagine, hiring another 2,000 direct employees to Micron is going to require a lot of support from our educators in Idaho and across the region.
WOODRUFF: Idaho ranks last in the country for per student spending. Micron also plans to partner with Boise on housing, where prices skyrocketed during the pandemic.
ARNZEN: Housing is a challenge, and we continue to partner with the mayor's office and others to support all of these jobs that we're bringing to Boise.
WOODRUFF: Micron says this investment in Boise is the initial phase of a $40 billion plan to build memory fabrication plants in other parts of the country.
For NPR News, I'm Sasa Woodruff in Boise.
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More than 2,500 athletes will compete in an annual 9-man volleyball tournament this holiday weekend in Providence, Rhode Island. The game is an urban adaptation of international volleyball that has been played for generations among Chinese Americans.
WBUR’s Aimee Moon reports.
A Hurricanes player tosses a volleyball in the air during the Reggie Wong Memorial Volleyball Tournament in Chinatown. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
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Protests are planned this weekend in Columbus, Ohio, as outrage grows over the police killing of Donovan Lewis. Columbus Police shot Lewis, a 20-year-old Black man, in his bed around 2 a.m. Tuesday while serving a warrant. Rex Elliott, the lawyer for Lewis’ family, called the shooting “reckless” and “barbaric.”
Here & Now‘s Celeste Headlee speaks with Bethany Bruner, a reporter for Columbus Dispatch.
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The White House is asking Congress for $47.1 billion in emergency funding to cover expected costs for Ukraine, COVID-19, monkeypox and natural disasters. The administration hopes the funding request will become part of an upcoming short-term spending bill aimed at funding the federal government beyond Sept. 30, when the current spending package is set to expire.
The largest portion of the request is for $22.4 billion in COVID-19 funding, money that would go toward stockpiling vaccines and tests, as well as to research and development and the global vaccine response. The White House had asked for the funding in March but Republicans had pushed back against the request.
As a result, the White House has had to reprogram some funding and pause a program that sent free test kits to American homes. "We do not have enough funding to get through a surge in the fall," an official told reporters on a briefing call.
For Ukraine, the White House is asking for $11.7 billion, including $7.2 for military-related costs and $4.5 billion for direct economic support. It also wants Congress to provide $1.5 billion for uranium for U.S. nuclear reactors in case there is a reduction in Russian supplies of uranium, and $500 million for work on the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
It would be the latest in a series of massive U.S. spending packages to support Ukraine. The last bill, approved in May, was worth about $40 billion. About three-quarters of previous U.S. support to Ukraine has been spent, committed or obligated, with more spending expected by the end of September, officials said. "We have rallied the world to support the people of Ukraine as they defend their democracy and we simply cannot allow that support to Ukraine to run dry," an official said.
For monkeypox, the White House is asking for $4.5 billion, the majority of which would go to vaccinations, testing and treatment for Americans. Officials said the government is still working to end the current outbreak, and has depleted its reserves of vaccines, which means it also needs to rebuild the stockpile to prepare for future outbreaks.
For disaster response, the White House is asking for $6.5 billion which would help with costs for flooding in Kentucky, as well as unmet needs in California, Louisiana and Texas.
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Amber Alert issued for missing 6-year-old in Florida
(Gray News) - A Florida Amber Alert has been issued for missing 6-year-old boy.
Jorge “JoJo” Morales was last seen Saturday in the area of the 23700 block of Southwest 184th Avenue in Miami.
He is described as 3 feet tall and 50 pounds with brown hair and eyes, and he was last seen wearing a gray shirt, gray shorts and black shoes.
The child may be in the company of 45-year-old Jorge Morales, 6 feet tall and 185 pounds with brown hair and eyes.
Based on additional information provided by the Miami-Dade Police Department, the Missing Child Alert issued Wednesday for the child has been upgraded to an Amber Alert.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Miami-Dade Police Department at 305-471-8477 or call 911.
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Ice cream is often served alongside brownies or other puddings, or enjoyed in cones on a hot summer's day, but Ben & Jerry's tubs have changed things. The brand has put ice cream at the centre of the plate, with sweet-toothed fans eating it by itself.
Flavours include the iconic Cookie Dough and the new Tony's Chocolonely collaboration with salted caramel and chocolate chunks. And the company's "flavour gurus" are always trying out new concoctions - although not all of them make it to market.
Tsega Abate, a flavour guru at Ben & Jerry's since 2018, said she had once created ice cream made with sweetcorn. She said it was "delicious", but would neve be sold, she told the Daily Record.
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She said: "I remember, I played around with sweetcorn ice cream. So we actually milled the sweetcorn, we sieved it, we put it in. Actually it was delicious and it was quite creamy."
Although some brands use strange flavours as a selling point, Ben & Jerry's decided that sweetcorn wouldn't be part of the selection. "It was just weird," Tsega said.
"It was sweetcorn in ice cream… It still gave you a very sweetcorn [taste] so people were very polarised by it. So we thought yeah, no, that one is never gonna fly."
As well as avoiding savoury ingredients, Ben & Jerry's is also unlikely to go for trending flavours. The flavour guru said that "trending stuff like matcha ice cream" often gets requested, but these are flavours that the company is unlikely to already have and probably will not bring out.
Tsega admits to being a chocoholic and said she would love to see more flavours with that ingredient, although revealed that more fruity flavours are often requested as well. She said her big challenge at the moment was getting non-dairy versions to taste just as good.
The Chocolate Love-a-Fair collaboration ice cream released this month focused on just one flavour, but also had a non-dairy option. Tsega said: "All of our inclusions, so the chunks, are non dairy by design so they're going in the dairy and in the non dairy pints."
So even if fans will not see sweetcorn ice cream on the shelves, there are likely to be more dairy free options available. When it comes to new creations, Tsega says that no flavours are off limits but requests may need to be adapted.
For instance, bacon ice cream has been requested, although this may need to become maple syrup, pancakes and bacon instead. Tsega said: "You can add things that would make it work. So we would have to use our own creativity and imagination kind of translate it.
"We may not be able to do it exactly in the way they've suggested it but I don't think there's any flavour we would say no, we will not do. We just make it Ben &Jerry's, let's say."
The Tony's Chocolonely and Ben & Jerry's collaboration seeks to bring awareness to their mission to end modern slavery and child labour in the chocolate industry. There will be two new Tony's bars released in 2023, while the new ice cream is on sale this month.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Planes carrying fresh supplies are surging across a humanitarian air bridge to flood-ravaged Pakistan as the death toll surged past 1,200, officials said Friday, with families and children at special risk of disease and homelessness.
The ninth flight from the United Arab Emirates and the first from Uzbekistan were the latest to land in Islamabad overnight as a military-backed rescue operation elsewhere in the country reached more of the 3 million people affected by the disaster.
Two more planes from UAE and Qatar with aid will arrive in Pakistan later Friday, and a Turkish train carrying relief goods for flood victims was on its way to the impoverished nation, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Multiple officials and experts have blamed the unusual monsoon and flooding on climate change, including U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who earlier this week called on the world to stop “sleepwalking” through the deadly crisis.
Guterres will visit Pakistan on Sept. 9 to tour flood-hit areas and meet with officials.
According to initial government estimates, the devastation has caused $10 billion in damage.
Earlier this week, the United Nations and Pakistan jointly issued an appeal for $160 million in emergency funding to help the 3.3 million people affected by the floods, which have damaged over 1 million homes.
The U.N. refugee agency said Friday that while the response to the appeal was “very encouraging," more help is needed.
UNHCR spokesman Matthew Saltmarsh said they were quickly releasing tents, as well as blankets, plastic sheets, buckets and other household items for flood victims. “The scale of the devastation that people face is unimaginable," he said.
The planes brought additional food items, medicine and tents. Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif had planned to travel to UAE on Saturday, but he postponed the trip to visit flood-hit areas at home.
So far, Pakistan has received aid from China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Uzbekistan, U.A.E. and some other countries.
The head of the U.S. military’s Central Command, Gen. Michael Kurilla, called Pakistan’s chief of army staff, Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, on Friday, offering his condolences. Central Command said it will send an assessment team to Islamabad to see what support it can provide.
The United States announced $30 million worth of aid for the flood victims earlier this week.
Since 1959, Pakistan has emitted less than half of 1% of the world's heat-trapping carbon dioxide, compared to 21.5% by the United States and 16.4% by China, according to scientists and experts. Pakistani officials and experts say there’s been a 400% increase in average rainfall in some parts of the country, which led to the extreme flooding.
Ammar Malik, a research scientist at AidData, a research lab at the College of William & Mary in the United States, said global warming had worsened the floods in two ways, by hastening the annual monsoon and accelerating summertime glacial melting.
“The predictability of weather systems depends on the delicate balance of climatic conditions underlying them. Any irregularities, such as higher than normal temperatures due to climate change, can disturb this balance and cause abnormalities in weather patterns,” he said.
On Friday, authorities were warning people in the district of Dadu in the southern Sindh province to move to safer places ahead of floodwater from the swollen Indus river that's expected to hit the region this week.
In May, some parts of Sindh were the hottest place in Pakistan. Now people are facing floods there that have caused an outbreak of waterborne diseases. Although flood waters continued to recede in most of the country, many districts in Sindh remained underwater.
Farah Naureen, the director for Pakistan at the international aid agency Mercy Corps, told The Associated Press that around 73,000 women will be giving birth within the next month, and they needed skilled birth attendants, privacy, and birth facilities.
The military said rescuers, backed by troops, resumed operations early Friday. They are using boats and helicopters to evacuate people from remote regions and to deliver aid.
Since mid-June, floods have also killed more than 700,000 goats, cows, and buffaloes and damaged crops. Pakistan's government has been forced to import vegetables to avoid shortages. Pakistan is also in contact with Russia to import wheat.
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TOKYO (AP) — The head of the U.S. Environment Protection Agency said Friday that advanced nuclear technology will be “critical" for both the United States and Japan as they step up cooperation to meet decarbonization goals.
Michael Regan, after holding talks with his Japanese counterpart Akihiro Nishimura in Tokyo, told a joint news conference that nuclear energy in their countries plays a role and "the opportunities for advanced nuclear technology will be critical if we’re going to meet our climate goals."
“I think the science tells us that we have to respond to the climate crisis with a sense of urgency and nuclear energy and nuclear technology has and can have a role in continuing with a zero emissions contribution to the climate,” he said, showing support for Japan's recent shift toward returning to nuclear energy.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said last week he instructed his government to consider developing safer, smaller nuclear reactors, in a renewed emphasis on nuclear energy years after many of the country's plants were shut down.
Kishida said Japan needs to consider all options of energy mix, including nuclear, to bolster its “green transformation” effort to curb emissions of greenhouse gases and to secure stable energy supply. Japan has pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Anti-nuclear sentiment and safety concerns rose sharply in Japan after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear plant meltdowns, but the government has been pushing for a return to nuclear energy amid worries of power shortage following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a global push to reduce greenhouse gases. Japan has faced criticism for saying it will phase out fossil fuel use by 2050 without showing a clearer timeline.
While maintaining a 20%-22% target for nuclear energy as part of its energy mix for 2030, Japan's government had previously insisted it was not considering building new plants or replacing aged reactors, apparently to avoid stoking criticism from a wary public. Kishida's recent comment represents a sharp change from that stance.
Kishida asked a government panel to decide by the end of the year on its proposal for the development and construction of “new innovative reactors," such as small modular reactors, while also considering extending operational lifespan of aging reactors.
President Joe Biden also believes that it is an “all hands on deck approach,” Regan said, adding that investments in nuclear technology and carbon capture will complement the big potential for renewable energy.
U.S. and Japanese environment heads also agreed to cooperate to speed up global effort to achieve decarbonization as well as curb ocean plastic pollution, chemicals and other environmental issues.
Biden last month signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act that includes energy provisions aimed at creating savings by providing tax credit for new purchases of some electric vehicles and for home owners who invest in energy-efficient equipment.
While costs of wind, solar and battery storage are coming down and will dominate the future market, existing technology will remain important for the zero emissions goal “if we want to respond to the climate crisis in a timely manner,” Regan said.
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CPI state secretary Kanam Rajendran has said the accusation made by its former MLA ES Bijimol that the party was male-centric is untrue.
The response from Kanam comes just a day after Bijimol's controversial Facebook post accusing its male comrades of moral attacks and degradation. Bijimol had said that her candidacy for the district secretary post provoked the anti-woman reaction from so-called progressive politicians.
“It is not right,” said Kanam in interaction with Manorama News on Friday. “We suggested that one of the 14 districts should have a female secretary. It was not our decision, just a suggestion,” Kanam said.
“But that suggestion was brushed aside by the members of that district. That doesn't mean the party is male-centric,” he added.
Kanam also said that CPI will take action on members who misuse social media with posts that contradict the party's views. “We have revised the code of conduct as per which if a member takes to social media against the party's stand it will be regarded as a violation. We have started asking for explanations from members who made such posts.”
'CPI ministers have performed well'
In the Kannur district conference of the CPI, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was criticised for ridiculing its minister GR Anil.
Besides, it is also alleged that CPM, the big brother in the LDF government, takes decisions without adequate consultation with its ally, the CPI.
However, Kanam said that was not the case. “In the LDF, decisions are taken collectively. In all major matters, CPI and CPM discuss and take decisions.”
He added that CPI's interests were well protected within the front and that the party was satisfied with the performance of its minister.
“There are 17 members of the CPI in the assembly, including four ministers and the deputy speaker, to protect the interests of the party. In our assessment, our ministers have performed well,” he added.
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir calls his Arab colleagues “terrorists.” He wants to deport his political opponents, and in his youth, his views were so extreme that the army banned him from compulsory military service.
Yet today, the populist lawmaker who was once relegated to the margins of Israeli politics is surging ahead in the polls ahead of November elections. He has received the blessing of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and is poised to emerge as a major force that could propel the onetime premier back to power.
Ben-Gvir’s stunning rise is the culmination of years of efforts by the media-savvy lawmaker to gain legitimacy. But it also reflects a rightward shift in the Israeli electorate that has brought his religious, ultranationalist ideology into the mainstream and all but extinguished hopes for Palestinian independence.
“Over the last year I’ve been on a mission to save Israel,” Ben-Gvir recently told reporters. “Millions of citizens are waiting for a real right-wing government. The time has come to give them one.”
Ben-Gvir, 46, has been a fixture of Israel’s extreme right for more than two decades, gaining notoriety in his youth as a disciple of the late radical rabbi, Meir Kahane. He first became a national figure when he famously broke a hood ornament off then-Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin’s car in 1995.
“We got to his car, and we’ll get to him too,” he said, just weeks before Rabin was assassinated by a Jewish extremist opposed to his peace efforts with the Palestinians.
Kahane’s violent anti-Arab ideology -- which included calls to ban Jewish-Arab intermarriage and for the mass expulsion of Palestinians -- was considered so repugnant that Israel banned him from parliament and the U.S. listed his party as a terrorist group. Kahane himself was assassinated by an Arab assailant in New York in 1990.
But in recent years, his followers and some of his ideas have made their way to the Israeli mainstream — in large part thanks to Ben-Gvir.
He transitioned into politics last year after a career as a lawyer defending radical Jewish West Bank settlers. His intimate knowledge of the law has helped him test the boundaries of the country’s incitement laws and avoid sanctions that have prevented some of his closest associates from running in elections.
Ben-Gvir, for instance, calls Kahane “righteous and holy” but also says he doesn’t agree with everything his former mentor said. He's careful to limit his own calls for expulsion to those who engage in violence and lawmakers — Jewish or Arab — who he says undermine the state.
Before entering politics, he removed a photo of Baruch Goldstein -- a Jewish militant who gunned down 29 Palestinians in a mosque in 1994 -- from his living room. He no longer allows his supporters to chant “Death to Arabs” at political rallies. Instead, they are told to say, “Death to terrorists!”
Supporters say Ben-Gvir has changed, been misunderstood, or wrongly painted an extremist.
“People mature. People develop,” said Nevo Cohen, Ben-Gvir’s campaign manager. “They stuck a label on Ben-Gvir that is totally wrong.”
Ben-Gvir’s office turned down an interview request. But he makes frequent appearances on Israeli TV and radio, displaying a cheerful demeanor, quit wit and knack for deflecting criticism as he banters with his hosts.
He also has tapped into a wave of anti-Arab and nationalist sentiment driven by years of violence, failed peace efforts and demographic changes. Ben-Gvir’s supporters are largely religious and ultra-Orthodox Jews, who tend to have large families, and also come from the influential West Bank settler movement. Ben-Gvir himself lives in a hard-line settlement next to the West Bank city of Hebron, home to more than 200,000 Palestinians.
“He is a populist demagogue. He plays on the sentiments of hate and fear of Arabs,” said Shuki Friedman, an expert on Israel’s far right at the Jewish People Policy Institute. “He interviews well, he is good on camera and he has had plenty of screen time that has given him legitimacy.”
In the opposition over the past year, Ben-Gvir has positioned himself as a rabble rouser against the government -- the first ever to have an Arab party as a member. He publicly quarreled with Arab lawmakers in scenes captured on camera and widely broadcast.
In the tense run-up to last year’s Gaza war, he staged provocative visits to Arab neighborhoods, rallying ultranationalist supporters to confront Palestinians and assert “Jewish Power” — the name of his party.
He set up an outdoor parliamentary “office” in an Arab neighborhood of east Jerusalem where Jewish settlers are trying to expel Palestinians from their homes, setting off a melee. He later called for police to use live fire against Palestinian protesters at a flashpoint holy site.
His surge in the polls has made him a central figure in Netanyahu’s comeback strategy.
Netanyahu is on trial for corruption, and the public is again torn over his fitness to rule. After four consecutive inconclusive elections, Netanyahu and his Likud party hope to break the logjam with Ben-Gvir’s support.
“Yes, Ben-Gvir is someone very militant and yes, sometimes a little provocative, but he is someone who cares about Israel,” said Likud lawmaker and Netanyahu confidant Miki Zohar, who insisted Ben-Gvir would fall in line under a Netanyahu-led government.
Last week, Netanyahu personally brokered a deal between Ben-Gvir and a rival far-right leader, Bezalel Smotrich, to ensure they run together. If they hadn’t, Smotrich might not have made it into parliament, depriving Netanyahu of a critical source of support.
“Joining forces is the order of the day,” Netanyahu said.
One recent poll forecast Ben-Gvir’s alliance with 12 seats, which would make it parliament’s fourth-largest. That means Netanyahu almost certainly would make Ben-Gvir a Cabinet minister if he can form a government.
Ben-Gvir has said his first order of business would be to pass a law allowing deportations of those who allegedly subvert the country and its security forces. He has proposed imposing the death penalty for “terrorists” and granting immunity to soldiers accused of committing violent crimes against Palestinians.
Thabet Abu Rass, the Arab co-director of the Abraham Initiatives, which promotes Jewish-Arab coexistence, said the mainstreaming of figures like Ben-Gvir is not only a threat to Israel’s Arab citizens, but to the country as a whole.
By branding Arab members of parliament as traitors who should be expelled, Ben Gvir delegitimizes the political participation of Arab citizens — who make up around 20% of Israel's population — and the possibility of Jewish-Arab partnerships, Abu Rass said.
“It’s very dangerous for the whole Israeli society,” he said. “It’s going to bring about the collapse of democracy.”
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HELSINKI, Finland (CN) — The ministers of foreign affairs for the European Union's 27 member states met in the Czech Republic this week, where the agenda included a request from Finland to stop the influx of Russians crossing its borders.
In July alone, there were 236,000 crossings at the Finnish-Russian border, of which Russian travelers accounted for the vast majority.
Since Finland lifted its last Covid-19 restrictions in May, many Russians have reached its capital Helsinki to catch a flight to other European destinations. They have done so on a fast-track tourist visa, which takes only a few days to process in local visa centers.
But lately, public and political frustrations with incoming Russians have increased in Finland. In August, the Finnish government announced a plan to cut 90% of all tourist visas.
“It's not right that Russian citizens can enter Europe, the Schengen area, be tourists... while Russia is killing people in Ukraine," Prime Minister Sanna Marin said on Aug. 15, just before the announcement. "It is wrong.”
Finland came out of this week’s joint EU meetings with the formal approval of tightening visa regulations for Russians, just like fellow member states Czech Republic, Poland, Estonia and Latvia have already done.
Timo Miettinen, an Academy of Finland research fellow at Helsinki University´s Center for European Studies and expert on European politics, explained the new visa ban´s effect and the scope of Russians moving through Finland.
“There are three types of visas that Russians can apply for to pass the border. The first is a short-term transit visa that mostly applies to airplane travel. The second is the tourist visa allowing up to 180 days in Finland and the EU. And the third one is a long-term visa given to mainly students and workers,” he said in an interview with Courthouse News.
The trick for the EU and Finland is to implement stronger regulations while at the same time leaving passage open for Russians who flee their country for political reasons – for example, journalists, opponents of the government or people with exposed family members.
Leaving the long-term visa untouched is a way of securing that these politically vulnerable groups can still seek shelter in Finland and the rest of the EU, according to Miettinen.
On the other hand, Russians applying for tourist visas now must wait a lot longer and go through the formal application process with the embassy - a far more complicated and sensitive process, given the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Finland has a 1,340-kilometer (832-mile) border with Russia, and there are several entry points by car, train or bus. The short-term visa agreement was established in 2007, allowing Russians to transit more freely.
But Miettinen said it is noticeable how the current spike in Russians entering Finland has caused strong national sentiments regarding the visa system.
“People started questioning why Russians are allowed to travel freely as tourists, at the same time as they are waging war. The pressure to act initially came from the political opposition, not least because Estonia and Latvia banned visas a while ago,” he said.
However, he added that the Schengen rules – which mandate open borders between European countries – make it difficult to judge whether a visa ban is legally sound.
“Finland did not go straight for a full ban on all tourist visas because it is unclear whether Schengen rules would allow it. For example, one clause says you cannot discriminate based on ethnicity or citizenship. Another clause allows targeting applications from individual countries if severe security issues are at play,” Miettinen said.
The Schengen area is a passport-free zone encompassing 22 EU member states in addition to Iceland, Switzerland, Norway, and Lichtenstein. It is the foundation for free and easy movement within European.
Miettinen noted that EU member states have taken different stances on the question of a Russian visa ban.
“Eastern European countries – except Hungary – and for example, the Netherlands, have generally supported shutting the border completely, while France and Germany were against it. The latter emphasized concern of shutting exit points for opposition dissidents. So, the outcome is indeed a compromise,” he said.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — India commissioned its first home-built aircraft carrier Friday as it seeks to counter regional rival China's much larger and growing fleet, and expand its own indigenous shipbuilding capabilities.
The INS Vikrant, whose name is a Sanskrit word for “powerful" or "courageous," is India's second operational aircraft carrier, joining the Soviet-era INS Vikramaditya that it purchased from Russia in 2004 to defend the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal.
The new 262-meter (860-foot) carrier, designed by the Indian navy and built at the Cochin shipyard in southern India, was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of the country's commemoration of 75 years of independence from British rule.
More than just adding to the country's naval capabilities, Modi stressed the importance of India now being only one of a handful of nations with an indigenous carrier program.
"It’s a historic day and landmark achievement," Modi said. “It’s an example of the government’s thrust to make India’s defense sector self-reliant.”
The carrier is the largest warship to be built in the country, and can carry a crew of around 1,600 and operate a fleet of 30 aircraft, including fighter jets and helicopters, the navy said.
More than 75% of India’s new aircraft carrier’s components are indigenously procured, with half a dozen major industrial firms and over 100 smaller businesses providing equipment and machinery, according to the Defense Ministry.
A delay of six years caused a six-fold price overrun to 200 billion rupees ($2.5 billion) at present, according to defense experts.
The 47,400-ton warship will be fully operational by the end of 2023 after first undergoing landing trials with India's Russian-made MiG-29K fighter aircraft.
India plans to equip the carrier with more than two dozen new fighters, with the Rafale-M from France's Dassault and the F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet built by Boeing currently being considered.
Until then it will rely on the Russian aircraft borrowed from India’s only other carrier, said Rahul Bedi, a defense expert.
In recent years, China has expanded its presence into the Indian Ocean, the Western Pacific and beyond.
In August, it sailed a navy vessel to a Chinese-built port in Sri Lanka despite security concerns from New Delhi about such a port call right off India's own coast. Beijing called the ship a research vessel, but it was widely believed to be a dual-use spy vessel that India feared could be used to surveil the region.
In response to concerns over China's growing assertiveness, the Indian navy last year sent four warships to Southeast Asia, the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific for exercises with members of the other “Quad” group of nations — the United States, Japan and Australia, according to India’s Defense Ministry.
Modi said on Friday that security concerns in the Indo-Pacific region and the Indian Ocean have been ignored for too long.
"But, today this area is a big defense priority of the country for us. So, we are working in every direction, from increasing the budget for the navy to increasing its capacity," he said.
The vast maritime region has been tense because of China's disputes with its neighbors, including Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan and South Korea. There are competing claims for all or part of the strategically vital waterway that holds significant undersea oil and gas deposits.
China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy, or PLAN, has been modernizing for more than a decade to become more of a “blue water” force — one capable of operating globally rather than being restricted to remaining closer to the Chinese mainland, for which carriers are critical.
The PLAN currently has some 355 ships, including submarines, according to the U.S. Defense Department, which estimates the force will grow to 420 ships by 2025 and 460 ships by 2030.
It possessed two aircraft carriers and in June launched its third believed to be with an electromagnetic system like the United States uses in its new carriers. The Indian carrier uses the traditional “ski jump” type system to launch its aircraft.
India’s fleet now includes two aircraft carriers, 10 destroyers, 12 frigates and 20 corvette ships, according to its navy.
India's older aircraft carrier, the INS Vikramaditya, was built in the Soviet Union in 1987. It served with the Soviet navy under the name Admiral Gorshkov, and later with the Russian navy before it was decommissioned in 1996. India purchased it in 2004 for $2.35 billion.
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Two thousand years ago, the Egyptian astronomer Ptolemy tried to explain why some planets occasionally seem to move backwards from their usual path across the sky.
Ptolemy thought these planets did not move in simple elliptical orbits around the Earth: they move in curlicues, loop-the-loops: whirling counterclockwise daisy chains within clockwise elliptical orbits.
That seemed to “solve” the problem of retrograde planetary motion — for a while — but the theory fell apart because it was built upon a false premise. The premise was that the Earth is the center of the Solar System, and of the entire Universe.
It took more than 1,000 years for Copernicus and then Galileo to abandon geocentrism and Ptolemy’s curlicues, by stating that the Sun, not us, is the center of the Solar System. (Corollary: We’re probably not center of the Universe either.)
The varying sizes of planets’ elliptical orbits, and the differing stretches of time it takes each planet to complete a circle around the Sun explains the apparent retrograde motion of planets.
This theory nearly got Galileo burned at the stake, because the Catholic Church clung to Ptolemy’s false premise. And Ptolemy wasn’t even a Catholic.
Then a year after Galileo died, Isaac Newton was born. His discovery of gravity would add a theoretical basis to Galileo’s heliocentrism, and illustrate that Ptolemy’s loop-the-loops were physically impossible.
This brings us to today, and the bizarre grip that a malignant, lying narcissist holds upon half our country.
The false premise is that a serial liar speaks truth, and only truth, and that the world entire should be judged by whatever he says next.
Need I say that this is a false premise, no matter whom or what we are discussing? Yet it seems to be the law today, by statute or diktat, in Russia, China, India, North Korea, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Hungary, Nicaragua, Myanmar and Turkey. Of these we may be sure. There are others.
These 10 countries contain 3.2 billion people: 42% of the world’s population. And we’re not even counting Kentucky.
In “Types of Men” (1922) H.L. Mencken wrote of the Skeptic: “No man ever quite believes in any other man. ... In the highest confidence there is always a flavor of doubt — a feeling, half instinctive and half logical, that, after all, the scoundrel may have something up his sleeve.”
I need hardly tell you that congressional sycophants and many of our fellow Americans are not skeptics. They are True Believers.
I have written recently in this space about belief and fact. There is no need to believe in a fact. Facts remain, no matter how hard you bludgeon them with no matter how hard or diaphanous an imaginary sledgehammer. But beliefs, I have come to see, also remain. No matter how hard you bludgeon them …
Mencken wrote about The Believer in “Types of Men”: “Faith may be defined briefly as an illogical belief in the occurrence of the improbable. Or, psychoanalytically, a wish neurose. There is thus a flavor of the pathological in it; it goes beyond the normal intellectual process and passes into the murky domain of transcendental metaphysics. A man full of the faith is simply one who has lost (or never had) the capacity for clear and realistic thought. He is not a mere ass: he is actually ill.”
Our country today, as a body politic, is actually ill. We see it in the mass murders at schools and grocery stores and churches; in the fantastic, repeatedly disproven claim that the 2020 presidential election was rigged, so Republicans must rig the next one; the paranoid claims that public schoolteachers do not try to educate children, but to destroy them and their families. We see it above all in Republican candidates’ ugly campaigns, which day by day, month after month, are increasingly based upon stirring up hatred.
Now let’s look at it from another side.
Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, recently switched sides on “clean injection sites,” where drug addicts could toss out their old syringes and needles and get new ones, in the interest of public health. He was all for them a year ago and now he’s against them.
If I were a guy who thought that clean injection sites were the most important thing in the world, then I might claim that Newsom was betraying me and the one thing I hold dear, and that he is not to be trusted.
But that would be insane.
Newsom flipped because he’s thinking of running for president in 2024 or 2028, and didn’t want to give Republicans a club with which to thrash him. No conspiracy there. No invisible deep state of Gollums.
No matter what the problem is, there’s usually a reasonable explanation or explanations for it. And none of them are Me-ocentric: the false premise that an entire country rotates around one guy.
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BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Myanmar on Friday sentenced ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to three years imprisonment with labor after finding her guilty of election fraud, adding more jail time to the 17 years she is already serving for other offenses prosecuted by the military government.
The latest verdict also carries potentially significant political consequences for Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party by lending support to the government’s explicit threats to dissolve it before a new election the military has promised for 2023.
Suu Kyi’s party won the 2020 general election in a landslide victory, but the army seized power the following February and kept her from a second five-year term in office. The army contends it acted because of alleged widespread fraud in the polls though independent election observers did not find any major irregularities. Some critics of Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, who led the takeover and is now Myanmar’s top leader, believe he acted because the vote thwarted his own political ambitions.
A spokesperson for the Bangkok-based Asian Network for Free Elections, a non-partisan poll-watching group, said Friday they did not observe any election fraud.
“Domestic election observers from Myanmar also did not see that,” Amaël Vier told The Associated Press. "There were improvements to be made for sure — we were still coming from a long way behind other democracies, in Myanmar — but the claims of the junta that 25% of voters were fraudulent? This does not hold up to our scrutiny, for sure.”
The military’s seizure of power prompted widespread peaceful protests that were quashed with lethal force, triggering armed resistance that some U.N. experts now characterize as civil war.
Suu Kyi had already been sentenced to 17 years in prison on charges of illegally importing and possessing walkie-talkies, violating coronavirus restrictions, sedition and five counts of corruption. Many top members of her party and government also have been jailed, while others are in hiding or have fled abroad.
Suu Kyi’s supporters and independent analysts say all the charges against her are politically motivated and an attempt to discredit her and legitimize the military’s seizure of power while keeping her from returning to politics. All her trials have been held in closed courts.
Friday’s ruling by the special court at the prison in the capital, Naypyitaw, was conveyed by a legal official who insisted on anonymity for fear of being punished by the authorities, who have restricted the release of information about Suu Kyi’s trials. He said all the defendants appeared in good health.
He said that ousted President Win Myint and the former minister of the president’s office, Min Thu, both co-defendants in the election fraud case, each received sentences of three years. All three received prison terms with labor, a category of punishment that can include hard labor, such as road building, but in this case does not, he said. Lawyers will file appeals in the coming days, he added.
The election fraud charge against Suu Kyi was filed in November by the Election Commission, whose members were replaced by the military after it seized power.
It charged that Suu Kyi and her colleagues violated provisions in the constitution by allegedly influencing the old commission.
The military-appointed commission accused them of being “involved in electoral processes, election fraud and lawless actions” related to the election.
The commission claimed it has found more than 11 million irregularities in voter lists that could have let voters cast multiple ballots or commit other fraud.
Thein Soe, the new Election Commission chief, has said his agency would consider dissolving Suu Kyi’s party, charging that it had worked illegally with the government to give itself an advantage at the polls.
State media reported after a meeting two months ago of the ruling National Defense and Security Council that 2,417 officials had been prosecuted for failing to supervise the electoral processes and action was underway to prosecute voters who cast their ballots more than once.
The Election Commission has also warned that Suu Kyi’s party would be disbanded if it did not submit its financial accounts and expenses for inspection. The commission said it was examining political parties to see whether they were maintaining and using funds in accordance with the law.
Commission member Khin Maung Oo said the examination of Suu Kyi’s party would be delayed because some of its officers had been arrested and others had gone into hiding. Party officials who have escaped arrest said last year that they do not recognize the military-appointed commission and its statements are illegal.
In separate proceedings, Suu Kyi is being tried on the charge of violating the Official Secrets Act, which carries a maximum sentence of 14 years, and seven counts of corruption charges, which carry a maximum sentence of 15 years each.
Although there is little support for the army’s power grab and skepticism about its claims, they were not alone in criticizing the election, even before the vote took place.
The bedrock problem with Myanmar’s democracy is that the country’s 2008 constitution, drafted under a previous army-led government, reserves 25% of seats in parliament for unelected military officials and grants the military control of key government ministries.
Independent rights groups had criticized the disenfranchisement of the Muslim Rohingya ethnic minority and cancellation of the vote in certain areas under Suu Kyi’s first government. The Election Commission had cited the dangers of combat between government forces and ethnic minority guerrillas, but critics suggested certain areas were singled out for cancellation because they were certain to elect lawmakers from parties not allied to Suu Kyi’s.
A lack of transparency raised questions about the impartiality of the commission, which was appointed by Suu Kyi’s government.
Human rights groups and other observers also had concerns about a continued crackdown by her government on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, including the arbitrary arrest and detention of civil society actors and activists.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House counsel under then-President Donald Trump arrived Friday for his appearance before a federal grand jury investigating efforts to undo the 2020 presidential election.
Pat Cipollone was the top White House lawyer at the end of the Trump administration as Trump and outside allies pressed for ways to overturn the Republican's loss to Democrat Joe Biden, culminating in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Cipollone vigorously resisted efforts to undo the election and has said he did not believe there was sufficient fraud to have affected the outcome of the race. Trump has insisted the election was rife with fraud and was stolen from him despite the fact that numerous federal and local election officials of both parties, a long list of courts, top former campaign staffers and even his own attorney general have said there is no evidence of the fraud he alleges.
Cipollone and Patrick Philbin, a deputy White House counsel also set to appear before the grand jury, also have cooperated with a separate House committee probe into the deadly Jan. 6 attack and attempts to subvert the election.
Their scheduled appearances before the grand jury were confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday by a person who was familiar with the matter but was not authorized to discuss it and who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Spokespeople for the Justice Department had declined to comment.
The grand jury appearances underscore how Justice Department officials examining schemes to overturn the presidential contest have been seeking the cooperation of senior Trump White House officials and advisers who opposed those efforts.
Federal prosecutors have been especially focused on a scheme by Trump allies to elevate fake electors in key battleground states won by Biden as a way to subvert the vote. They have issued subpoenas in recent weeks to multiple state Republican Party chairmen.
Portions of Cipollone’s private interview to the House Jan. 6 committee were featured prominently in hearings over the summer. Lawmakers aired video clips of him discussing a heated December 2020 meeting at the White House during which outside aides and advisers to Trump talked about a proposed executive order calling for the seizure of voting machines.
“To have the federal government seize voting machines? That’s a terrible idea for the country. That’s not how we do things in the United States,” Cipollone testified, adding, “I don’t understand why we even have to tell you why that’s a bad idea for the country.”
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(CN) — The U.S. economy gained 315,000 jobs in August while the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 3.7%, according to a Labor Department report released Friday.
Job market growth last month was not as strong as July – when the economy added a revised 526,000 positions – but it still puts the Federal Reserve in a difficult position as the central bank scrambles to tame the highest inflation in four decades by raising interest rates.
“The slower pace of payroll gains in August, together with the big rebound in the labor force, and the more modest increase in wages, would seem to favor a smaller 50bp [basis points] rate hike from the Fed next month, rather than a 75bp rise,” said Michael Pearce, senior U.S. economist at Capital Economics, though he noted Fed officials will likely put more weight on the consumer price index, a key measure of inflation set to be released on Sept. 13.
August hiring was in line with economists’ predictions of about 318,000 new jobs. The unemployment rate, though, surprisingly grew from a half-century low of 3.5% in July to 3.7%, as more people sought work.
"More labor force participation gave rise to an increased unemployment rate, which may help the Federal Reserve achieve its soft landing,” wrote AnnElizabeth Konkel, an economist at Indeed Hiring Lab. “While there are clouds on the horizon in the form of tightening monetary policy and geopolitical instability, the sun is still shining on the U.S. labor market.”
In a high-profile speech last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hinted at more rate hikes in the coming months as part of an effort to cool wage growth and hiring.
“These are the unfortunate costs of reducing inflation,” Powell said at the central bank’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. “But a failure to restore price stability would mean far greater pain.”
While the labor market cooled off slightly last month, Konkel noted the U.S. economy is averaging 378,000 new jobs a month over the past three months.
“With increased labor force participation and robust employer demand for workers, today’s report underscores the labor market is not in a recession,” she wrote.
Wages are up 0.3% from July and 5.2% over the last year, with average hourly earnings currently standing at $32.36.
Payroll gains were driven by the professional and business services industry, which added 68,000 jobs in August, as well as health care and retail, which added 48,000 and 44,000 positions, respectively.
The leisure and hospitality industry, which has led the way in hiring for much of the economic recovery after being hit hardest by pandemic lockdown orders, added only 31,000 jobs in August, after averaging 90,000 for the first seven months of the year.
Employment in manufacturing rose by 22,000 and there were 17,000 more jobs in financial activities. Notable gains were also seen in wholesale trade (15,000) and mining (6,000).
In the public sector, there were 2,000 fewer jobs at the federal government level but 3,000 and 6,000 more in state and local government, respectively.
President Joe Biden celebrated Friday’s job report, calling it “more good news.”
“The great American job machine continues its comeback,” Biden said from the White House.
He added, “American workers are back to work, earning more, manufacturing more, building an economy from the bottom up and the middle out.”
Still, Friday’s report wasn’t all good news. While the number of jobs added in July was revised down by just 2,000 to 526,000, the June total was slashed by 105,000, from 398,000 to 293,000.
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Turkey Creek's assistant police chief, who currently is a candidate for Erath Police Chief, was arrested last night in Rapides Parish.
Christopher Lemaire was booked on a warrant with 11 counts malfeasance in office and one count possession of schedule II drugs. The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office obtained the warrant, Rapides Parish records show.
A release from the Turkey Creek Police Department states that Chief Steven Ardoin got several complaints about Lemaire in June 2022. The complaints were about Lemaire's actions during traffic stops. The chief reviewed body camera footage from all these stops, the release states.
During the review, other behaviors were observed that did not meet Turkey Creek Police Department standards. On July 11, 2022, Christopher Lemaire was asked to resign due to lack of trust in his abilities to uphold the laws we are sworn to enforce, the release states.
The Turkey Creek Police Department received Lemaire's official resignation on July 12, 2022. It had become apparent these actions should be investigated by an outside agency, the release states.
At this time, the police department is working closely with Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office as they investigate this further.
"Chief Steven Ardoin would like to remind, not only the public, but also other officers, as peace officers we are not above the law and we will be held accountable for our actions," the release states. "All persons are innocent until proven guilty."
On his Facebook page this morning, Lemaire disputed the validity of the charges against him. The page has since been removed, but here's a screen shot of it:
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More than 26,000 cordless lawnmowers were recalled after officials received 31 reports of either the blade or the bolt securing the blade on the recalled lawnmowers detaching.
The U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission said the affected models are Sun Joe cordless walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers 24V-X2-17LM and 24V-X2-17LM-CT.
The CPSC said no injuries have been reported, but the defect could cause lacerations.
Sun Joe sold the mowers online through Amazon, Home Depot, Walmart and other popular retailers from June 2020 through July 2022. They ranged in price from $180 to $350.
Consumers are encouraged to stop using the mowers and contact Snow Joe to determine how to fix the issue.
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MIAMI (AP) — Danielle strengthened into a hurricane Friday morning — the first of an unusually quiet storm season.
The storm is not currently a threat to any land.
The storm's maximum sustained winds were clocked at 75 mph (120 kph), according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
The storm is centered about 885 miles (1,425 kilometers) west of the Azores and is drifting west at about 1 mph (about 2 kph). The hurricane center said the storm is expected to meander in the Atlantic over the next few days.
The tropical storm comes amid what had been a calm hurricane season. It is the first time since 1941 that the Atlantic has gone from July 3 to the end of August with no named storm, Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach had told The Associated Press.
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
In the north Pacific, Tropical Storm Javier formed overnight. Forecasters said that late Thursday it was 210 miles (338 kilometers) southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (72 kph).
Javier is moving northwest at 9 mph (about 14 kph).
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/danielle-strengthens-into-first-hurricane-of-the-season | 2022-09-02T17:44:28Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/danielle-strengthens-into-first-hurricane-of-the-season | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Officials are investigating how a Michigan voting machine found its way on the online auction site eBay, CNN reported.
The machine was auctioned for $1,200 and purchased by a cybersecurity expert in Connecticut. Harri Hursti said he reported the machine to authorities after making the purchase. He told CNN he was instructed not to open the machine's box.
The machine was reportedly dropped off at a Goodwill in northern Michigan before being sold by an Ohio man online.
The man told CNN he paid Goodwill $7.99 for the machine.
"I have a knack for finding hidden gems really cheap and turning a quick profit," Ean Hutchison told CNN.
Goodwill told CNN it is cooperating with investigators trying to determine how the machine landed there.
Officials said that voting machines are generally stored under lock and key. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/how-did-a-voting-machine-get-sold-on-ebay | 2022-09-02T17:44:46Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/how-did-a-voting-machine-get-sold-on-ebay | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A 25-year-old man has been indicted for the two shooting deaths that happened in a Eunice parking lot back in June.
A St. Landry Parish grand jury handed up the indictment earlier this week, accusing Travis Tykhireus Godfrey in connection with the June 16 shootings of two men.
Godfrey was indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in the slaying of Paul Celestine, and on a charge of manslaughter in the slaying of Aiden McCauley.
The incident took place at a convenience store in Eunice, and began with a verbal exchange inside the store.
The arguments continued into the parking lot where both victims both died of gunshot wounds while Godfrey allegedly fled the scene in his vehicle. | https://www.katc.com/news/st-landry-parish/man-indicted-in-slaying-of-two-men-at-eunice-convenience-store | 2022-09-02T17:44:58Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/st-landry-parish/man-indicted-in-slaying-of-two-men-at-eunice-convenience-store | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A 25-year-old man has been indicted for the two shooting deaths that happened in a Eunice parking lot back in June.
A St. Landry Parish grand jury handed up the indictment earlier this week, accusing Travis Tykhireus Godfrey in connection with the June 16 shootings of two men.
Godfrey was indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in the slaying of Paul Celestine, and on a charge of manslaughter in the slaying of Aiden McCauley.
The incident took place at a convenience store in Eunice, and began with a verbal exchange inside the store.
The arguments continued into the parking lot where both victims both died of gunshot wounds while Godfrey allegedly fled the scene in his vehicle. | https://www.katc.com/news/st-landry-parish/man-indicted-in-slaying-of-two-men-at-eunice-convenience-store | 2022-09-02T17:44:58Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/st-landry-parish/man-indicted-in-slaying-of-two-men-at-eunice-convenience-store | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The young Scottish classical guitarist Sean Shibe defies expectations. His new album is titled Lost & Found – and one thing he apparently lost was his traditional, nylon-strung classical guitar. What he found instead was a sleek black Mexican Fender Stratocaster.
The album is a fully plugged-in affair, without a trace of the standard Spanish classics or Bach transcriptions many guitarists thrive on. Instead, Shibe artfully gathers over a millennium's worth of compositions, which, on the surface, may seem like odd bedfellows.
And if you think electric guitars are only for shredding and blasting big noise, think again. In Shibe's arrangement of "Peace Piece," by jazz pianist Bill Evans, the textures are gauzy and the colors are muted. I've rarely heard an electric guitar sound so featherlight.
The 30-year-old Edinburgh native, who studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, likes to keep his listeners on their toes. Last year, he released an album of Iberian and French music that glowed with crepuscular introspection. On the cover, Shibe appeared monk-like with a freshly shorn head. The booklet photos showed him, clippers in hand, lopping off his thick locks.
Lost & Found flows with a chameleon-like duality. Shibe's inspiration comes via the enigmatic 18th-century poet and printmaker William Blake, whose metaphysical work plays with opposites and disguise. "A radical searching for the revelatory," is how Shibe sums up Blake in the album booklet. "The illustrations that accompany his writings disregard convention and present a vital auteurship of craft and philosophy," he adds. In that spirit, electric guitars don't sound like themselves on Lost & Found. And Shibe himself, perhaps mirroring some of Blake's paintings, appears androgynous on the album cover, swathed in a pink tulle dress.
Another touchstone of mysticism, represented by two tracks on the album, is the medieval abbess Hildegard von Bingen, whose piece "O Choruscans Lux Stellarum" gets a megawatt makeover. In place of sacred vocals, Shibe offers a psychedelic swirl of celestial light — a kind of "star-way to heaven."
Shibe thinks of his new album as an "overflowing toy box" of compositions, but actually it unfolds like a clever mixtape. Music by Meredith Monk, Chick Corea and Olivier Messiaen rub elbows with Julius Eastman and Moondog, the Viking-clad composer who, beginning in the 1940s, performed on the streets of Manhattan and slept in doorways. His lighthearted love song "High on a Rocky Ledge," thanks to Shibe's refined strumming, takes on the gravitas of a solemn prayer.
Throughout the album, the guitar substitutes for other instruments by way of Shibe's crafty, and reliably tasteful, arrangements. Yet there is one piece meant to be played on electric guitar — Continuance, music written for Shibe by the rising young British composer Daniel Kidane. Meditative chords that float like clouds are pierced with beams of multi-colored light. The ethereal sounds emanate from the other electric guitar Shibe deploys on the album, a 35th anniversary edition of a PRS Custom 24-08.
Lost & Found is a beguiling album, where music of innocence and experience interlace. And where a masterful, mercurial artist, compels us to question what a "classical guitarist" should sound like in 2022.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.kcur.org/kcur-npr-arts/2022-09-02/sean-shibe-a-shape-shifting-artist-redefines-the-idea-of-a-classical-guitarist | 2022-09-02T17:50:53Z | kcur.org | control | https://www.kcur.org/kcur-npr-arts/2022-09-02/sean-shibe-a-shape-shifting-artist-redefines-the-idea-of-a-classical-guitarist | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Kansas City Police Department has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle a wrongful-death lawsuit brought by the parents of a man fatally shot by police in 2018 at Barney Allis Plaza.
A private security firm has also agreed to settle the case, but that settlement is confidential.
The lawsuit was brought by Denise White and Mark Randall Draper, the parents of Robert White, who appeared to have been randomly assaulted by Timothy Mosley on the afternoon of June 14, 2018, while White was seated at a table at Barney Allis Plaza.
According to the lawsuit, Mosley had been acting “off the wall” and talking about “people with guns," and had been asked to leave the Marriott Hotel across the street.
He commandeered a golf cart occupied by a security officer for United American Security, which was hired to provide security for Barney Allis Plaza.
At gunpoint, Mosley allegedly ordered the officer in the golf cart to drive him over to the table where White was sitting. Mosley then attacked White, beating him over the head for nearly 10 minutes with a weapon.
The officer, meanwhile, fled the scene and belatedly notified United American Security, which eventually alerted police.
Two KCPD officers arrived at the scene and joined a third, who was showing up for his off-duty shift at the Marriott Hotel. The lawsuit alleges that the three officers approached with guns drawn, Mosley — who had a gun in his hand — grabbed White and used him as a "human shield."
Two of the officers began firing, and one of them hit White, who was unarmed, at least 15 times. The two fired at least 17 rounds, according to the lawsuit, resulting in 19 bullet wounds.
Ten bullets were recovered from White’s body and five from Mosley’s.
The lawsuit alleged that as White was bleeding profusely, one of the officers rolled him onto his stomach, placed him in handcuffs and then “viciously stepped” on his right arm. By that time, other officers had arrived on the scene, but none rendered aid to White for more than 5.5 minutes.
White, who was 34 years old, died, as did Mosley, 33.
Kansas City attorney William Denning, who represented White’s mother, said the parents were “happy that they were able to reach a resolution with the Kansas City Police Department and the other defendant.”
“It’s an emotional case where everybody, obviously two officers from the Kansas city police department, were involved in a shooting of an individual that’s being used as a human shield,” Denning said. “So it's an emotional case for the mother and the father, as well as those officers.”
Denning said White's parents were also pleased that “Robert was able to be given a voice.”
“He was an innocent bystander that day … Obviously the loss of an adult child is always emotional for anybody and, under the circumstances here, it makes it even more emotional for these parents. So this gives them some kind of solace and hopefully closure.”
Donna Drake, a spokeswoman for the police department, told KCUR in an email that “[e]very officer-involved shooting is difficult for all involved including members of the police department.”
“Any loss of life is tragic and our hearts go out to the family involved,” Drake said. “In regard to the lawsuit filed in this incident, we participated and sought a resolution. We reached a resolution and continue to wish those involved the best.”
United American Security officials could not be reached for comment. | https://www.kcur.org/news/2022-09-02/kansas-city-police-agree-to-pay-1-5-million-after-officers-killed-man-being-used-as-human-shield | 2022-09-02T17:50:59Z | kcur.org | control | https://www.kcur.org/news/2022-09-02/kansas-city-police-agree-to-pay-1-5-million-after-officers-killed-man-being-used-as-human-shield | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2022-09-02/share-the-ways-abortion-laws-have-affected-you-big-and-small | 2022-09-02T17:51:05Z | kcur.org | control | https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2022-09-02/share-the-ways-abortion-laws-have-affected-you-big-and-small | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Compositions and Recordings
French Suite No. 4 in E-flat major
by Johann Sebastian Bach
Angela Hewitt
Trio Sonata in G major
by Johann Sebastian Bach
Empire Brass
Cantata BWV 202
by Johann Sebastian Bach
Joshua Rifkin with the Bach Ensemble, Julianne Baird
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
by Johann Sebastian Bach
Danill Trifonov, piano | https://www.kcur.org/show/from-the-archives-with-frank-byrne/2022-09-02/from-the-archives-johann-sebastian-bach | 2022-09-02T17:51:11Z | kcur.org | control | https://www.kcur.org/show/from-the-archives-with-frank-byrne/2022-09-02/from-the-archives-johann-sebastian-bach | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Scroll down for a full Labor Day Spotify playlist.
Host
Brooke Knoll
Program
Ballet Mécanique
by George Antheil
Daniel Spalding and the Philadelphia Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra
2 Ricercare - Chinaman, Laundryman
by Ruth Crawford Seeger
Lucy Shelton, soprano
Reinbert de Leeuw, piano
Variations on The People United Will Never Be Defeated - Selections
by Frederic Rzewski
Frederic Rzewski, piano
Success
Henry Ford
The Night that Goldman Spoke at Union Square
From "Ragtime"
by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens
Worker's Union
by Louis Andriessen
Ban on a Can All-stars
Fröhlicher Landmann, Op. 68 No. 10 - "The Happy Farmer"
by Robert Schumann
Jean-Marc Luisada, piano | https://www.kcur.org/show/kansas-city-local-feature/2022-09-02/honor-workers-and-the-labor-rights-movement-through-music | 2022-09-02T17:51:17Z | kcur.org | control | https://www.kcur.org/show/kansas-city-local-feature/2022-09-02/honor-workers-and-the-labor-rights-movement-through-music | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Fantasy worlds and creatures have captivated us for millennia. Many composers, like Kansas City's Aaryn S. Ricucci-Hill, find inspiration in the mystical, spiritual and magical realms that seem just out of our reach.
Hosts
Sascha Groschang
Laurel Parks
Guest
Aaryn S. Ricucci-Hill, composer
Program
Forest Rituals
by Aaryn S. Ricucci-Hill
The Playground Ensemble
Quartet for Queen Mab
by Missy Mazzoli
Aeolus Quartet
Ariel Ascending
I. Begins with a Breath, Gliding Effortlessly
II. Fleeting, Delicate
III. Exuberant, Brilliant
by Christopher Theofanidis
Aeolus Quartet
Unicornis captivatur
by Ola Gjeilo
Charles Bruffy with the Phoenix Chorale | https://www.kcur.org/show/sound-currents/2022-09-02/let-new-music-lead-you-into-the-fantasy-realm | 2022-09-02T17:51:24Z | kcur.org | control | https://www.kcur.org/show/sound-currents/2022-09-02/let-new-music-lead-you-into-the-fantasy-realm | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
DOVER, Del. - Delaware State Police have made several arrests following a narcotics investigation that began in June 2022 in the Ellendale and Greenwood areass. Police and officers with the Drug Enforcement Administration identified several residences and property lots in the Unity Lane area of Greenwood (informally known as “The Hole”) and the Metz Lane area of Ellendale that were actively involved in the distribution of narcotics. On Wednesday, officers executed a series of search warrants which resulted in the seizure of the following:
- Approximately 9.261 grams of heroin
- Approximately 727.49 grams of crack cocaine
- Approximately 5.8 grams of powder cocaine
- Approximately 1.9 pounds of marijuana
- Approximately $8,700 in suspected drug proceeds
- 3 handguns
- 1 muzzleloader
- 2 rifles, one of which was reported stolen out of Troop 2022
- Numerous rounds of ammunition
- Drug paraphernalia
Several people were taken into custody and charged with the following crimes:
Richard Boyd, 54, of Greenwood, DE:
- Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 3 counts
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Boyd was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $15,500 cash bond.
Alexander Marsh, 59, of Greenwood, DE:
- Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
- Resisting Arrest
Marsh was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $10,000 secured bond.
Robert Reed, 54, of Greenwood, DE:
- Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
- Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
- Resisting Arrest
- Criminal Solicitation Third Degree
Reed was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $8,000 secured bond.
Taquen Owens, 28, of Ellendale, DE:
- Resisting Arrest
- Criminal Solicitation Third Degree
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
Owens was issued a criminal summons and released from police custody.
On September 1, 2022, Jermaine Boyd, Jr., 31, of Dover, DE turned himself in to Troop 3, where he was charged with the following offenses:
- Resisting Arrest
- Criminal Solicitation Third Degree
Boyd, Jr. was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and released on his own recognizance. However, he was ultimately committed to Sussex Correctional Institution after a Violation of Probation warrant was issued by Probation & Parole.
On September 1, 2022, Jermain Boyd, Sr., 50, of Harrington, DE turned himself in to Troop 3, where he was charged with the following offenses:
- Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
- Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 9 counts
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Boyd, Sr. was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $70,500 secured bond.
The following individuals are currently wanted on charges stemming from this investigation:
Gary Williams, 32, of Ellendale, DE is wanted on the following charges:
- Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
- Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
- Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Resisting Arrest
Frank Lovett, 35, of Harrington, DE is wanted on the following charges:
- Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony) – 2 counts
- Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony) – 2 counts
- Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
- Resisting Arrest
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of these wanted subjects, they are asked to contact the Kent County Drug Unit at 302-698-8452. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com | https://www.wboc.com/delaware-state-police-arrest-multiple-men-following-drug-dealing-investigation/article_3edaf844-2ad6-11ed-a2ef-cb6cbf49522a.html | 2022-09-02T17:54:25Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/delaware-state-police-arrest-multiple-men-following-drug-dealing-investigation/article_3edaf844-2ad6-11ed-a2ef-cb6cbf49522a.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
DEWEY BEACH, DE - The Dewey Beach Police Department is investigating the theft of two Town of Dewey Beach park benches which were located on Coastal Highway.
The first was stolen on August 1, 2022, around 2:40 AM on the Bayside of Coastal Highway, in the area of Clayton St.
The second bench was taken on August 5, 2022, at 5:11 AM from the ocean side of Coastal Highway at the corner of Swedes St. The incident is still under investigation. If you have any information please contact the Dewey Beach Police Department. | https://www.wboc.com/news/stolen-dewey-beach-park-benches/article_dc6f4b4e-2ad3-11ed-80af-573879894469.html | 2022-09-02T17:54:31Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/stolen-dewey-beach-park-benches/article_dc6f4b4e-2ad3-11ed-80af-573879894469.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Despite Rob Schneider’s rant to the contrary, Alec Baldwin says there’s still life left in “Saturday Night Live.”
Schneider recently slammed former cast member Kate McKinnon’s infamous impressions of Hillary Clinton — saying her work proved the show was “over.” Now Long Island native Baldwin, who has hosted the NBC sketch show 17 times, has issued a dismissive rebuttal to the comedian, 58, in a lengthy Instagram video Thursday.
“I guess it must be an incredibly slow news cycle if we’re talking about Rob Schneider’s thoughts about Kate McKinnon playing Hillary Clinton so many years ago,” Baldwin noted on social media.
“You’ve got to be careful when you criticize people for their judgment,” the “30 Rock” star went on. “And you turn around and pause for a moment and realize, well, that judgment of theirs led them to hire you once upon a time.”
Baldwin has portrayed former President Donald Trump on more than one occasion on the comedy series, and the “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo” star had blasted him for the impression back in 2018.
To Schneider’s criticism, Baldwin had this to say: “I made [Trump] a cartoon. I wanted to take him to another level of madness.”
Baldwin also said he can’t understand the political mindset of celebrities like Schneider.
“I hear that these conservatives say that there’s a bias against them, and I think that’s unfortunate,” Baldwin continued in his missive. “There’s people that I know, and I won’t name them, who are conservatives, who are arch-conservatives … Trump is the only president in our country’s history who has served as president and was unchanged by the process.
“It must be tough for the Rob Schneiders of the world. It must be tough that your man is a maniac,” Baldwin asserted.
And the “Hunt for Red October” actor — who said Schneider is otherwise “very, very funny” — further noted that “it’s not easy” to make a live TV show like “SNL” and that inconsistency in sketches is understandable.
“I divide the episodes of ‘SNL’ the way I divide everything else,” Baldwin said. “I divide it into thirds: A third of it’s good, a third of it’s so-so, and a third of it’s not very good. And a third of the episodes of ‘SNL’ have been good, and a third of them so-so, and a third not so good.”
“Hot Chick” actor Schneider was a writer on “Saturday Night Live” starting in 1989 and was later a cast member between 1990 and 1994. He revealed on “The Glenn Beck Podcast” last week that he felt McKinnon’s Clinton role from a 2016 sketch ruined the show.
“I hate to crap on my old show,” Schneider said. “I literally prayed, ‘Please have a joke at the end. Don’t do this. Please don’t go down there.’ And there was no joke at the end, and I went, ‘It’s over. It’s over. It’s not going to come back.’”
“SNL” will be entering its 47th season this fall, “so they must be doing something right,” Baldwin said in his social media post.
“Of course, I love Lorne [Michaels, the creator of “SNL’]. I love the institution that is ‘SNL.’ I’ve had a lot of fun with them,” Baldwin added. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/02/alec-baldwin-hits-back-on-rob-schneiders-snl-claims-show-is-over/ | 2022-09-02T17:55:10Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/02/alec-baldwin-hits-back-on-rob-schneiders-snl-claims-show-is-over/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Urban Meyer wasn’t mentioned by name, but he didn’t have to be.
Jaguars executive Tony Khan, the son of team owner Shad Khan, said the vibe around the team has been “very different” since Super Bowl-winning former Eagles coach Doug Pederson was hired to replace Meyer, the college coaching legend who didn’t make it through a full season in Jacksonville before getting canned in December.
“You can’t force people to respect someone or like someone or want to work with someone,” Khan told Yahoo Sports. “I think at the end of the day, someone needs to do the job on their own merits and the command Doug has of the whole building, respect he has from everybody and the genuine way he conducts himself has gone a really, really long way with a lot of people, including all the staff, everybody around the office and the players.
“It feels very different, in a good way, and very organized and a lot of that is based on the experience of Doug and his staff and the achievements they have in this business, the playoff wins, championship games and Super Bowl rings.”
The 58-year-old Meyer, who since has returned to Fox Sports, was fired by the Jags with a 2-11 record on Dec. 16 of last season after a disastrous tenure. The former Florida and Ohio State coach was accused of kicking former kicker Josh Lambo and treating other players and staff members unprofessionally. He also publicly apologized in October after a viral video emerged of a young woman dancing up against him at his Urban Chophouse restaurant in Columbus, Ohio.
Pederson coached the Eagles to the first Super Bowl championship in franchise history in 2017, but he was fired by Philadelphia following a 4-11-1 campaign in 2020.
The Jaguars finished last season with a 3-14 record, with first-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence – the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft – throwing for 3,641 yards with 12 touchdowns and 17 interceptions over 17 starts. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/02/jaguars-exec-tony-khan-takes-subtle-shot-at-urban-meyer/ | 2022-09-02T17:55:59Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/02/jaguars-exec-tony-khan-takes-subtle-shot-at-urban-meyer/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Jimmy Hart pulled off a surreal ruse to recruit Macho Man Randy Savage to WWE in 1985.
The 78-year-old Hart — who has not visibly aged in the last several decades — is still an energetic ambassador for WWE. He spoke to The Post on behalf of the season finale of “WWE Legends” on A&E, which will highlight WrestleMania I on Sunday night at 8 p.m. ET.
Asked about his best Randy Savage story, Hart recalled with impressive alacrity the Macho Man’s paranoia when the manager first approached him about linking up with the then-WWF.
Hart himself was recruited to the outfit by Howard Finkel, the legendary late ring announcer, who told the “Mouth of the South” that they’d been impressed by the manager’s tapes in Memphis Championship Wrestling.
“Feet don’t fail me now,” thought Hart, who got to the promotion about two months before the big WrestleMania event.
“As it got closer, I realized how big this particular show was going to be, and some of the celebrities that they were bringing in for it [Billy Martin, Cyndi Lauper, Mr. T, Muhammad Ali plus Liberace and The Rockettes],” Hart said. “I didn’t know if it was going to be a hit or not.”
One person who didn’t think it would work? Jerry “The King” Lawler, who would later become a WWE Hall of Famer in his own right, but at this time was the promoter in the Memphis territory.
“You’re gonna regret leaving our company,” Hart remembers Lawler telling him. “What if you go up there and this thing doesn’t make it?”
“Well, it’s just a chance I’m gonna take,” Hart responded at the time.
Hart still has great appreciation for his time spent with Lawler in the past 45 years in the business — he loves the man — but he has vivid memories of what transpired at the time.
Lawler was, of course, self interested. Hart was one of the biggest stars. Lawler couldn’t have been thrilled to lose him. And no one knew at the time that Vince McMahon would not only succeed in taking WWF national — he’d also bust up the regional territory monopolies (and later his national competition in WCW) in the process.
And it was Lawler whose wrath Hart feared if he caught wind the manager was recruiting Savage to the competition in New York.
Hart had managed Savage, real name Randy Poffo, his brother Lanny Poffo and father Angelo Poffo for a brief spell in Memphis.
After he’d been in WWE for about 5-6 months, Hart received a phone call from George Scott, a lieutenant for McMahon who had a big hand in WrestleMania I and II. They’d watched Savage’s tapes — and Scott instructed Hart to call him immediately.
Hart was a little trepidatious that Savage would reveal what was happening to Lawler, and that there could be physical consequences for him back home in Memphis.
Therefore, Hart concocted a scheme.
“Randy was selling Amway products at the time. I got ahold of him and told him I had someone to buy $500 worth of it from him. He goes, ‘Oh yeah! Yeah!'” Hart recalled, mimicking Savage’s voice.
They met on Summer Ave. in Memphis, and then Hart told him the real deal.
“I said, ‘Randy, I was just kidding you. Let me tell you what: WWE would like to see if you want a chance to come there,'” Hart told The Post. “He got me out of the car. He patted me down, like he thought I had a wire on me and was going to tape this information and give this information to Lawler and them!”
Savage, who died at 58 in 2011 due to a heart attack, was one of the most colorful characters in pro wrestling history. He was a two-time world champion in WWE and four-time champ in WCW. One of the reasons he was so successful is because his real-life persona and character bled together in a way that was especially surreal. The paranoia that was seen in the story was very much a part of him — but if you were truly in with him, he could also be salt of the Earth.
“I said, ‘No, Randy, this is the truth!'” Hart recalled. “So I gave him the number. He patted me down. He hugged me and says, “Okay, I believe you!’ And the next thing you know, Randy, Liz [his wife Miss Elizabeth] and Lanny were there in New York!” | https://nypost.com/2022/09/02/jimmy-hart-explains-how-he-got-macho-man-randy-savage-to-wwf/ | 2022-09-02T17:56:05Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/02/jimmy-hart-explains-how-he-got-macho-man-randy-savage-to-wwf/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a ceremony celebrating innovative and successful business leaders in San Diego, the San Diego Business Journal presented George DeVries, co-founder, chairman, and CEO of American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) with a "CEO of the Year" Award. DeVries was one of 20 CEOs honored during a ceremony held at the Burnham Center for Community Advancement. More than 200 CEOs were nominated for the award.
"This award is quite an honor," said DeVries. "It recognizes more than three decades of hard work by our team. We're extremely proud of our continuous growth and product expansion as well as the strong culture and teamwork we have built within our organization. We have experienced significant growth over the last three decades due to our relentless commitment to our mission, innovative leadership, and focus on technology development."
DeVries added, "I'm particularly thankful for our incredibly talented team. I'm grateful for their spirit of innovation that keeps our company thriving despite industry and competitive challenges, in addition to their ability to pivot during unexpected situations, such as those we've faced with COVID-19 and its variants these past few years."
DeVries co-founded American Specialty Health 35 years ago in the second bedroom of a townhome in Southern California with $5,000 in seed money. Overcoming financial, regulatory, and industry hurdles, he and his team pioneered innovative specialty health networks for chiropractic and acupuncture care in California, then expanded nationally, diversifying the company's lines of business to include physical and occupational therapy, massage therapy, and other musculoskeletal health services. DeVries later launched fitness and well-being solutions for health plans, employers, and associations. Today, ASH is one of the nation's fastest-growing privately held benefits management companies, with more than 1,500 employees serving more than 57 million Americans.
"As I reflect on our 35 years, I am deeply thankful to our clients who put their trust in our vision during those early years," DeVries said. "Many of them are still clients who continue to collaborate with us on new programs in addition to maintaining their legacy programs with us."
DeVries has been recognized a number of times for his innovation and leadership throughout the years. His other awards include:
- Lifetime Achievement Award in Wellness, San Diego Business Journal, 2013
- 50 Distinguished Alumni Award, University of California, San Diego, 2011
- Most Influential in Specialty Health Award, National Association of Specialty Health Organizations (NASHO), 2010
- Innovators Award, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), 2004
- Outstanding Alumni Award, University of California, San Diego, 2001
- National Entrepreneur of the Year for Health Sciences, Ernst & Young, 2000
- Appointment to the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy, 2000
- San Diego Entrepreneur of the Year for Health Sciences, Ernst & Young, 1997
Through the leadership of DeVries and key executives, ASH has also been recognized with the following awards:
- 2022 Nation's Best and Brightest in Wellness, National Association for Business Resources (NABR)
- 2022 San Diego Best and Brightest in Wellness, (six consecutive wellness wins), NABR
- Inc. 5000 list of the Nation's Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies, Inc. Magazine (10-times ranking, 2009-2019)
- One of San Diego's Best Places to Work, San Diego Union Tribune (2020, 2013) & San Diego Business Journal (2009, 2006)
- One of the 100 "Best Places to Work in Healthcare," Modern Healthcare magazine (2008)
- One of America's 15 Fittest Companies, Men's Fitness magazine (2008)
- A Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles Gold award, National Business Group on Health (2008 - 2011)
American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) is one of the nation's premier independent and privately-owned specialty health organizations offering technology-enabled benefits management services, including musculoskeletal health provider networks and programs, fitness center networks and exercise programs, and well-being solutions for health plans, insurance carriers, employers, and others. With offices in Carmel (Indianapolis), IN, San Diego, CA, and Fort Worth, TX. ASH has more than 1,500 employees. For more information about ASH, visit www.ashcompanies.com or call 800-848-3555. Follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter at @ASHCompanies.
Contact:
Lisa Freeman
American Specialty Health
310-422-9200
lisaf@ashn.com
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Nevada-based discount airline Aha! has stopped flying after its parent, ExpressJet Airlines, filed for bankruptcy protection and said it would sell its assets.
ExpressJet said it faced lower-than-expected revenue because demand for travel weakened with new COVID-19 variants. It also said it was burdened with high costs, particularly for jet fuel.
The Atlanta-area company filed for protection on August 23 in the federal bankruptcy court in Delaware.
Aha! flew to about a dozen cities on the West Coast from its base in Reno, Nevada. A message on its website says the airline is unable to help stranded travelers make other travel arrangements and that customers booked on future flights should contact their credit card company for refunds.
ExpressJet, based in the Atlanta area, was formed in 1986 from several small commuter airlines. For many years, it flew smaller planes as a regional carrier for Continental, JetBlue, American, and United. In 2020, United Airlines removed its planes from ExpressJet, wiping out the company’s revenue. ExpressJet reinvented itself in 2021 as a charter airline and operator of Aha!, which stood for air, hotel, and adventure.
In the filing, a company executive said ExpressJet ceased all operations, including charter flights, laid off most of its employees, and will return its planes to leasing companies. ExpressJet said it has 1,300 now-furloughed pilots.
The largest debt listed in the filing is a $10 million unsecured claim by the U.S. Small Business Administration under the payroll protection program that the government launched to help businesses hurt by the pandemic. It owes another $3.9 million for a pandemic-relief loan made by the Treasury Department. | https://www.afar.com/magazine/regional-airline-aha-has-shut-down | 2022-09-02T17:58:27Z | afar.com | control | https://www.afar.com/magazine/regional-airline-aha-has-shut-down | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
National Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on September 15, honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Celebrate Hispanic culture at this or any time of the year by traveling in one of these destinations filled with local culture, culinary heritage, traditional art, architecture, natural wonders, and more. Here are eight places worthy of planning a Hispanic culture-filled trip and their highlights.
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Zihuatanejo (called Zihua—“zee-hwa”—by locals) is a nearly undiscovered town. With a white-sand beach, waterfront fish shacks, stylish places to stay, and a laidback vibe, it’s the perfect destination if you’re looking for the authenic Mexican fishing village atmosphere. Zihuatanejo’s Playa la Ropa (the real-life fantasy beach from The Shawshank Redemption) could not feel further from the bustle of Mexico City, despite being just 40 minutes away by plane. The half-mile swath of Mexican beach running along a protected bay of the Pacific offers a more tranquil scene and fewer crowds than Caribbean-coast beaches like Cancun and Tulum.
The Florida Keys, USA
For a passport-free alternative to the Caribbean, warm sunshine, fresh seafood, and stellar beaches make the Florida Keys ideal. Check out the many beachfront hotels channeling the easygoing way of life for which more far-flung destinations are known. Casa Morada, an all-suite boutique hotel on Islamorada, celebrates its place in the tropics through landscape design by Raymond Jungles, whose signature style lends a, well, jungle ambience reminiscent of famously green Caribbean islands like St. Lucia and Dominica. A dreamy beachfront resort, The Reach offers a Caribbean-style sun-worshipping experience with powdery sand and crystal-clear water. The beach here conjures up islands like St. Bart’s and Grand Cayman.
Cuba
Take a music-centric trip to Cuba, the birthplace of Latin Jazz (also called Afro-Cuban Jazz). Visit La Esquina Jazz, a lively social club located in Havana’s Santa Amalia neighborhood, where people gather in groups to listen and dance to vinyl. Teatro Mella, a 1,500-seat theater in the Vedado neighborhood is a cultural landmark in Havana and the go-to place for folkloric performances, variety shows and traditional music and dance festivals. Make a visit to Tata Güines Museum, the former home of Federico Arístides Soto Alejo (also known as Tata Güines) who was a Cuban percussionist widely regarded as a master of the conga drum and a pioneer of Afro-Cuban jazz.
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s unique heritage combines influences from the Indigenous Taino culture, the island’s centuries as a Spanish colony, and its long stretch as a key port in the transatlantic African slave trade, which profoundly impacted the island’s culture. Visitors can trace Puerto Rico’s African influences through creations on view in seminal collections at the Museo de Arte de Ponce, Museo de las Américas, and Museo de Historia de Caguas, or at the Samuel LindStudio in San Juan’s colonial district. They can also taste it in dishes, such as mofongo, bacalaitos, and pasteles,based on African cuisine.
Atacama, Chile
One of the driest places in the world, Chile’s northern Atacama Desert is a high Andean plateau with lunar-like geology that can only be described as otherworldly with its rock and salt formations, palate of colors, visibility for miles, and clear night skies. Located just a few miles outside of San Pedro de Atacama, the Valle de la Luna (translated: “Moon Valley”) will make you feel like you’re visiting another planet. The deep red rocks, massive sand dunes, and speckling of salt across the surface is like nothing else you’ll see on Earth.
Mexico City, Mexico
The nation’s capital is one of the best places to visit for vibrant culture. We recommend checking out Colonia Roma. Now considered one of the hippest neighborhoods in Mexico City, Colonia Roma is divided into two sections by Coahuila Street; Roma Norte plays host to many of the city’s buzziest locales, while Roma Sur maintains a slightly more residential feel. To experience the authentic, old-school charm of the neighborhood, visit some of the many local antique shops, galleries, restaurants, and hotels that called Colonia Roma home long before it was credited as cool.
Patagonia, Chile/Argentina
Look no further than Patagonia if you want the ultimate South American road trip filled with adrenaline-spiking nature adventures, authentic South American culture, and fairytale scenery. Stretching across Argentina and Chile in the northern reaches of Patagonia, the wondrous Lake District is one of the most epic self-drive journeys in all of the continent. A network of scenic roads and highways winds through the region’s wild national parks, fabled lakes, icy peaks, and trout-filled rivers. Charming Andean villages recall the homelands of the area’s Bavarian settlers, and top-end lodges offer peaceful respite and lakefront vistas to unwind after a day of action-packed adventures.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica offers the stuff of vacation advertisements: horses galloping on a white-sand beach, surfers crouched in an enormous barrel wave, sea turtles gently nesting just steps from the ocean. The country has more than 800 miles of coastline and 300 postcard-perfect beaches, divided between its Pacific and Caribbean sides, making it an ideal spot for beach lovers. And there’s more. Spend time in nature by heading out on hiking trails around la Fortuna or watching for animals in the Monteverde Cloud Forest or choosing any of many wildlife refuges. | https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-best-places-to-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month | 2022-09-02T17:58:33Z | afar.com | control | https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-best-places-to-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Just as Monet had his haystacks and water lilies, sculptural artist Andy Goldsworthy—whose work features prominently from the Presidio in San Francisco to Storm King in New York—has cairns and walls. A Scottish word (recently made global thanks to Outlander), cairns have been used since prehistoric times from South America to Europe to denote a landmark, designate a memorial, or to mark a grave. And we all know what a wall is, but one of Goldsworthy’s most recent works, Walking Wall (2019), added something unexpected to a stone wall: movement.
Born in the U.K. in 1956, Goldsworthy began by working alone in nature and making ephemeral sculptures out of the material at hand: sticks, ice, leaves. The documentary Rivers and Tides: Andy Goldsworthy Working with Time (2001) showcases some of his early work. He has since moved on to commissioned, permanent works worldwide, often using small teams of skilled craftsmen to handle the rocks used in his art.
Goldsworthy’s work is distinctive, sculptural, and site specific. He frequently composes his pieces on a large scale using local materials, in an intriguing combination of the natural and the man-made. According to the artist, “If you had to describe my work in one word, it would be ‘time.’” But content and context are equally important. Unlike a painting or photograph, you need to walk around these sculptures to understand them. Time, place, material, and weather all play roles in his artwork. And you may find yourself appreciating how a wall can be joyful, instead of divisive, and the majesty of old trees.
During his more than 50-year career, Goldsworthy has created numerous memorable public works around the world, including in the United States. It’s not surprising that New York and California have several of his artworks, but you might not expect to come across his work in Des Moines, Iowa, or Kansas City, Missouri. An added plus of visiting the following sites: Most are located near art museums. Here are six U.S. locations where you can view Goldsworthy sculptures.
1. Storm King Wall
- Where: New Windsor, New York
- When: Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5:30 pm (to 7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays); closed Tuesdays
- Visit: Tickets for Storm King Art Center start at $23, includes parking
Goldsworthy’s first U.S. museum-commissioned permanent work was Storm King Wall (1997), located at the Storm King Art Center, which is about a one-hour drive north of New York City. Initially planned to be 750 feet, the serpentine wall was extended through woods and across a pond—it now clocks in at more than 2,200 feet, using 1,500 tons of fieldstone. A practical wall features straight lines. This playful wall defers to the setting it traverses—a meandering wall and forerunner of the “walking” wall that Goldsworthy would later create. As is usual in his works of stacked stones, no mortar was used. In 2010, Goldsworthy and his team of British stone masons returned to build a second, shorter wall incorporating 15 boulders.
A three-hour drive west of Storm King, you can see an early Goldsworthy cairn at Cornell University. Also on campus at the Cornell Botanic Gardens is the Goldsworthy Holocaust Memorial, originally created as part of his Garden of Stones, in New York City, for the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Both works feature trees growing out of boulders.
2. Three Cairns
- Where: Des Moines, Iowa
- When: Open daily, except Monday; Tuesday & Wednesday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday & Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Visit: Des Moines Art Center and adjacent sculpture park are free
Goldsworthy’s Des Moines work is the middle section of the widely dispersed Three Cairns, the largest project undertaken by him in the Western Hemisphere. The East Coast cairn was built first, beginning in late 2001, outside the Neuberger Museum of Art on the SUNY Purchase campus. You’ll find the West Coast cairn near the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla, California. But the Midwest was the initial inspiration for the work, specifically its ancient geological relationship with the East and West Coasts. The Iowa limestone used in the piece is so old that it contains oceanic creatures—all three cairns use this roughly cut Iowa limestone—shaped into an egg-like structure with hand-laid dry stone. Unlike the coastal cairns, this one features three stone walls with an egg-shaped indentation, an echo of its origin.
This middle cairn is near the Des Moines Art Center’s first building (1948) designed by architect Eliel Saarinen (father of Eero Saarinen). Clad in rough-cut limestone, Saarinen’s design makes the most of its setting, indoors and out. (The other two buildings at the art center are by Pritzker Prize winners I.M. Pei and Richard Meier.)
3. Walking Wall
- Where: Kansas City, Missouri
- When: Open Monday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (until 9 p.m. Fridays)
- Visit: Free, but visitors need to reserve timed entry tickets in advance
One of Goldsworthy’s most recent works is Walking Wall at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri. Built and deliberately dismantled and rebuilt during 2019, it moved along, month by month, traveling one third of a mile, crossing and blocking a four-lane city road in the process. In an interview with PBS, he explained that he hoped viewers would see “how [things] decay and how they change.” The New York Times heralded it “a slow-motion performance piece.” It now resides, static, in the sculpture garden of the museum. Among the four dry-stone wallers involved in the construction/deconstruction was 72-year old Gordon Wilton from Derbyshire, who helped build Goldsworthy’s initial U.S. wall in 1997, two of about five dozen projects he’s done with Goldsworthy. Many members of Goldsworthy’s teams of builders have worked on numerous projects with him.
4. Stone River
- Where: Stanford, California
- When: Anytime for Stone River; Cantor is open Wednesday–Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Visit: Free
Another striking Goldsworthy wall-like work snakes along the Stanford University campus outside the Cantor Art Museum. According to Goldsworthy, the 320-foot-long sculpture of sandstone is about light as much as it is about stone, with its appearance changing throughout the day, as the sun crosses the sky. It’s situated in a trough, suggesting an archeological excavation, and undulates from a four-foot-wide base that narrows as it rises. Triangular coping stones that top the wandering “river” weigh up to 50 pounds. Stone River features the same golden sandstone, some 6,500 stones, employed in many of the university’s original buildings—literally. He used sandstone blocks that were stockpiled from campus buildings damaged during the 1906 and 1989 earthquakes. The serpentine work may remind you of another “natural” problem in California: a shortage of water.
5. Roof
- Where: Washington, D.C.
- When: Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Visit: Free
At the National Gallery of Art in 2005, Goldsworthy installed Roof, which consists of nine slate domes. These hollow stacks are 27 feet in diameter with a 2-foot opening in the center: The gallery describes them as black holes. It’s an intriguing contrast in a city with such famous domed rooftops as the U.S. Capitol and the Jefferson Memorial. Despite its name, Roof is on the ground-level garden area of the gallery’s East Wing. This roof—with holes in it on the ground—is one of the largest sculptures the National Gallery has commissioned, stretching 139 feet. As with many of his sculptures, it’s hard to miss. The slate it uses comes from the same Virginian mine used for the roofs of Ford’s Theater and the Smithsonian castle. The artist told NPR, “The underlying tension of a lot of my art is to try and look through the surface appearance of things. Inevitably, one way of getting beneath the surface is to introduce a hole, a window into what lies below.”
6. Spire and Wood Line
- Where: San Francisco, California
- When: Outdoors (daylight hours are best)
- Visit: Free
Since most of Goldsworthy’s work is situated outdoors, the way things change over time is a topic he’s interested in. He has said, “Movement, change, light, growth and decay are the life-blood of nature, the energies that I try to tap through my work.” Those qualities are especially evident when you walk around Spire and along Wood Line.
The Presidio in San Francisco, a former U.S. Army post now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, has the biggest collection of his work on public view in the country—four installations. Spire, constructed in 2008, was inspired by the Presidio’s forest and ongoing efforts to plant new trees there. It uses 37 cypress trunks and rises 100 feet. It underwent a dramatic change in June 2020 by a brush fire, possibly arson. Today, Spire still stands tall but charred, lending unintentional commentary on the plague of major wildfires that has ripped through California in recent years.
The site for Wood Line dates back to the 19th century, when the Army interspersed rows of eucalyptus trees with Monterey cypress near an old footpath known as Lovers’ Lane. The cypress, however, did not thrive and left gaps. Wood Line runs some 1,200 feet, zigzagging along the forest floor, turning one of those gaps into a walkable sculpture lined by towering trees. The layout encourages a leisurely pace between two “walls” of tall eucalyptus, an oasis in a densely populated city where land is so scarce that there is only a single cemetery (a military one, also in the Presidio).
His other two works in the Presidio, Earth Wall and Tree Fall, are indoors, much smaller, and less accessible but also free to visit. On a weekend walk along a three-mile loop of trails, you could visit all four works, accompanied by scenic views of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge. | https://www.afar.com/magazine/where-to-see-andy-goldsworthy-art | 2022-09-02T17:58:39Z | afar.com | control | https://www.afar.com/magazine/where-to-see-andy-goldsworthy-art | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Located about a 90-minute drive west of Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park may be one of Tanzania’s smallest safari parks, but the range of different landscapes and ecosystems here make it one of the most interesting. Along the escarpment, you’ll spot rock-climbing klipspringer antelopes, while warthogs, wildebeests, giraffes, and elephants enjoy the grasslands. During the wet season, thousands of flamingos flock to the huge alkaline lake, and throughout the year more than 300 species of birds can be sighted. It’s worth stopping by the hippo pond, where visitors can get out of their cars (which you can’t do elsewhere in the park) for a ground-level view of the huge beasts wallowing in the water, shading themselves from the intense sunshine. | https://www.afar.com/places/lake-manyara-national-park | 2022-09-02T17:58:45Z | afar.com | control | https://www.afar.com/places/lake-manyara-national-park | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Tourists visiting Tanzania usually spend a few days on safari, spotting lions and zebras from their 4x4 vehicles. But clever tourists go on to experience an equally thrilling marine safari off the coast of Pemba Island. Among the island’s several luxury resorts is Fundu Lagoon, a boutique beach hotel founded by British fashion and film designer Ellis Flyte. The property has its own diving facility, called Dive 710. The shallow coral lagoons, warm clear water, and unique locations like the Emerald Reef—an undersea garden of green-hued corals—make this region one of the best dive sites in the world. Divers off Pemba can expect to see fish of every color as well as sea turtles and rays.
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Tourists visiting Tanzania usually spend a few days on safari, spotting lions and zebras from their 4x4 vehicles. But clever tourists go on to experience an equally thrilling marine safari off the coast of Pemba Island. Among the island’s several luxury resorts is Fundu Lagoon, a boutique beach hotel founded by British fashion and film designer Ellis Flyte. The property has its own diving facility, called Dive 710. The shallow coral lagoons, warm clear water, and unique locations like the Emerald Reef—an undersea garden of green-hued corals—make this region one of the best dive sites in the world. Divers off Pemba can expect to see fish of every color as well as sea turtles and rays.
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Shanga, a nonprofit, employs more than 70 people with disabilities to fabricate beautiful handmade products from recycled materials. The range of skilled artistry here is truly impressive: The team creates paintings, woven rugs, handblown glasses, and intricately beaded jewelry. Visitors can join a tour of the workshop to see all this activity in person before stopping in at the store to pick up some special souvenirs. It’s an uplifting place and provides much-needed employment and care for these individuals. Since the idyllic location is at the Arusha Coffee Lodge, sticking around for lunch at the on-site café is a must.
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Shanga, a nonprofit, employs more than 70 people with disabilities to fabricate beautiful handmade products from recycled materials. The range of skilled artistry here is truly impressive: The team creates paintings, woven rugs, handblown glasses, and intricately beaded jewelry. Visitors can join a tour of the workshop to see all this activity in person before stopping in at the store to pick up some special souvenirs. It’s an uplifting place and provides much-needed employment and care for these individuals. Since the idyllic location is at the Arusha Coffee Lodge, sticking around for lunch at the on-site café is a must.
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