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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a modified tape measure for taking various short-length measurements," said an inventor, from San Jose, Calif., "so I invented the SHORT STICK. My design can be easily carried in a pocket or work overalls."
The invention provides short and quick use of a tape measure device. In doing so, it eliminates the need to carry and use a conventional spooled tape housing. As a result, it increases efficiency and it saves time, effort and space. The invention features a compact design that is easy to use and transport so it is ideal for construction workers, trade workers, households, etc. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the San Francisco sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-SNF-173, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "As a teacher, the most difficult skill for my students to learn was how to successfully process their thoughts and put them down on paper," said an inventor from Franklin, Ind. "You see, hands-on learning can be found in other content areas of education to help students learn, but not in the writing process, so I invented the FRAME YOUR WRITING tool with visual/tactile elements in mind. My child-friendly design allows writing instruction to be introduced at an early age and it can also be used to teach writing to all students at any instructional level."
The patent-pending invention provides a visual, hands-on, step-by-step approach to teach writing processes. It can be easily differentiated, used with any writing material, keeps active engagement in the writing process, is self-checking, and is an easy progress monitoring tool for teachers. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Indianapolis sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-SGM-157, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cloud Foundry Foundation today announced the schedule for Cloud Foundry Day with anynines GmbH and VMware among the organizations taking center stage at the event.
"We are very excited to hold our first in-person Cloud Foundry event after a three year hiatus," said Chris Clark, program manager at Cloud Foundry. "The event is meant to showcase the extensibility of Cloud Foundry. All the latest improvements to the core platform and various Cloud Foundry projects will be highlighted at the event. We are striving to create a balance for those who are experienced with Cloud Foundry as well as those who are looking to adopt it afresh. Cloud Foundry events are a great opportunity to meet hands-on practitioners and facilitate collaboration and discussions."
Cloud Foundry Day will be held on Tuesday, October 25, co-located with KubeCon + CloudNativeCon NA in Detroit. For this one-day event, the Cloud Foundry Foundation has joined forces with the program committee to curate a program that fosters collaboration among attendees and offers an interactive platform for education.
"At the event, we have strived to put together an agenda that presents the best of Cloud Foundry," said Ram Iyengar, chief evangelist at Cloud Foundry. "Due to the broad nature of Cloud Foundry projects, our program committee had a hard time choosing what to showcase. Attendees will get to learn about the latest open source innovations happening in the areas of core Cloud Foundry, as well as extensions to Kubernetes in the form of Paketo Buildpacks and Korifi. The agenda is also a good mix of introductory sessions, technical deep-dives, and community updates."
Sessions include:
- A Keynote from Cloud Foundry governing board member, Catherine McGarvey
- Introducing Korifi: The Evolution of CF on Kubernetes
- Cloud Foundry Technical Governance: Past, Present, and Future
- What's new with Paketo Buildpacks?
- Recap: Ten Years of Working With Cloud Foundry
- Grappling with Kubernetes Eventual Consistency in Korifi
- App Runtime Interfaces Extravaganza!
- New Features in BOSH: Improved NATS cert rotations
- Remote Debugging of .NET Core applications with Paketo Buildpacks + Visual Studio Code
- Stemcells are now Jam-packed with Jelly(fish)
- How we modernized and reduced the infrastructure costs for running CFZ
- The Future of Logs and Metrics in Cloud Foundry
The registration fee for Cloud Foundry Day is $50, or free to attend online. Attendees can register for the event here.
Cloud Foundry is an open source technology backed by the largest technology companies in the world, including, HCL, Huawei, IBM, SAP, and VMware, and is being used by leaders in manufacturing, telecommunications and financial services. Only Cloud Foundry delivers the velocity needed to continuously deliver apps at the speed of business. Cloud Foundry's container-based architecture runs apps written in any language on a choice of cloud platforms — Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), IBM Cloud, Microsoft Azure, OpenStack, and more. With a robust services ecosystem and simple integration with existing technologies, Cloud Foundry is the modern standard for deploying mission critical apps at global organizations.
About Cloud Foundry Foundation
The Cloud Foundry Foundation is a non-profit open source organization formed to sustain the development, promotion and adoption of Cloud Foundry as the industry standard for delivering the best experience for developers at companies of all sizes. The Foundation projects include Cloud Foundry, Paketo Buildpacks, Korifi, Eirini, BOSH, Open Service Broker API, CredHub, and more. Cloud Foundry makes it faster and easier to build, test, deploy and scale applications, and is used by more than half the Fortune 500, representing nearly $15 trillion in combined revenue. Cloud Foundry is hosted by The Linux Foundation and is an Apache 2.0 licensed project available on Github: https://github.com/cloudfoundry. To learn more, visit: http://www.cloudfoundry.org.
Contact:
Joe Eckert
Eckert Communications
jeckert@eckertcomms.com
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Powers Insurance & Risk Management recently hired Crystal Swanigan as claims advocate manager. Swanigan will oversee the processing of insurance claims plus provide claims advice and assistance to clients. She has over 30 years of insurance industry experience with areas of expertise in multiple lines of claims adjusting coverage and liability investigation, as well as marketing sales and service including as a management liability marketing specialist. Swanigan has numerous licenses including Missouri All Lines Producer; Florida All Lines Adjuster; and Missouri Real Estate. She earned her bachelor of science degree in leadership and ministry from Missouri Baptist University.
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Jessica Gant announced to family and friends at her 30th birthday gala she planned to pursue a goal of opening an educational academy. The themed “roaring 20s” party highlighted quality affordable education, and ticket sales proceeds went toward school supplies and Gant’s scholarship fund that assists financially stressed families.
Six months after her announcement, Jessie B’s Academy was enrolling students for a summer camp program. Her dream was now a reality. The school was located in the Goodfellow-Wells neighborhood in the basement of the Emmanuel Baptist Church.
However, heart-wrenching news of her mom’s breast cancer returning caused Gant to re-evaluate her plan. She left her job as a behavioral specialist for the Special School District, so she would not miss her mom’s doctor visits and radiation/chemotherapy treatments.
Gant needed a sustainable income and thought, “I could kill two birds with one stone.” She opened Jessie B’s Academy full-time at her mom’s house. Family and friends came together to turn the home’s basement into a school.
She said there were some “tough moments,” but with grit and family support she pulled through. Her mom’s breast cancer also went into remission.
In 2018, a friend told Gant of a vacant Normandy Collaborative school looking to again fill its halls with young students.
“It was so difficult to find a permanent building,” said Gant. “But now Jessie B’s Academy has been a part of the Normandy community for four years.”
Jessie B’s Academy serves children ages infant to 5 years old or kindergarten ready. She uses the Star Fall Curriculum, which includes reading, language arts and mathematics. It emphasizes phonemic awareness and common sight words in conjunction with audiovisual interactivity.
“It’s a good curriculum because it ensures that our families are receiving a quality education, and students study age-appropriate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). They are learning to build on their fine and gross motor skills,” said Gant.
She says that each lesson is designed so that all of her students can learn at a pace that is comfortable for them.
Gant is dyslexic, which made it difficult for her to learn to recognize letters and words.
It didn’t stop her from graduating from the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development in Family Studies.
She later earned a Business Administration degree from Webster University, and then a second master's in Human Resources.
But before her academic success, Gant supported others facing learning obstacles.
“One of my friends was being teased about not being able to keep up with the other kids in the classroom. I told that bully that wasn’t nice and how would they feel if I was to talk about them,” said Gant.
She was completely unaware that the teacher was paying attention to the student's exchange and nominated her for a Do The Right Thing Award.
Gant said, “When I got that award I made a vow to myself that I would make a place for all students. No matter how they learn, we can all learn together.”
She was not a stranger to taunting either, adding that she felt embarrassed to walk down the hall to the special education classroom.
“I wondered why there was such a difference and realized it was a form of segregation. I remember the hallway being dim, having poor lighting tucked away in the corner,” she said.
“I felt there is nothing wrong with us in this classroom. We need a little help, but we just want to be treated the same as the other kids.”
Gant plans to expand to a larger building in the next five years, and add more sensory spaces.
“At the end of the day, we’re a family. If we don’t keep a family environment, then how can we expect to raise the next doctors and lawyers?” she said.
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Alzheimer’s and other dementia disproportionately affect older Black and Hispanic Americans compared to older Whites, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Dr. Carl V. Hill, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer for the Alzheimer’s Association, discussed with the St. Louis American how recent research ties poor social determinants of health and health equity issues to disproportionate rates of dementia in minority populations.
“Socio-economic status reflects a family’s access to economic resources and social position,” he said. “Socio-economic status has been linked to both physical and psychological health, but little has been known about how this status in early to mid-life affects the brain.”
New research from the Alzheimer’s Association shows lower-quality neighborhood resources and difficulty paying for basic needs were associated with lower scores on cognitive tests among Black and Latino individuals.
“The takeaway here is that the new research adds to the point that socio-economic status impacts health, which emphasizes the importance of public health and policy making that impacts socio-economic conditions,” he said.
“We focus a lot on getting people to change their behaviors, but we have to think critically about getting them resources in a sustained way to make sure they have access to quality foods, opportunities to engage in physical activity, opportunities to manage their stressors, and so on.”
According to Hill, additional health equity issues tied to Alzheimer’s include dementia-related health disparities and minority participation in clinical trials.
“We know that African Americans are two times more likely to have Alzheimer’s or another dementia in addition to Hispanics and Latinos being one and a half more likely to have Alzheimer’s or another dementia when both are compared to white Americans,” Dr. Hill said. “These disparities show how these communities are disproportionately affected, and from an equity perspective, we have to do better with representation in clinical trials in Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related trials because less than 10% of clinical trial participants come from an African American, Hispanic, or Latino community.”
Dr. Hill attributed the lack of minority participation and representation in dementia-related clinical trials to previous unethical medical trials including the landmark Tuskegee Experiment.
“We know we have to do more to get beyond the stigma around participating in clinical trials, which bioethics atrocities created around African American, Hispanic, Latino, Native populations as well in getting involved clinical trials,” he said.
Much of the Alzheimer’s research to date has not included enough Black, Hispanic, Asian or Native Americans to be representative of the U.S. population.
“Some research says that some communities are not being asked to participate in these trials, which means the researchers are not equipped in either the expertise or the resources to do a good job of recruitment; recruitment requires community engagement,” Dr. Hill said.
The underrepresentation of these populations not only hinders the ability of researchers to understand these health disparities, but it also restricts their knowledge of how an approved therapy or diagnostic may affect the populations most likely to need the treatment.
Dr. Hill went on to say researchers can successfully gather more diverse trial participants by partnering with community organizations to build trust in communities around the country.
As a result of his leadership, the Association has broadened its reach to previously underserved communities with partners such as the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, National Indian Council on Aging, National Black Nurses Association, National Association of Hispanic Nurses, African Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation.
Dr. Hill’s role as chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer for the Alzheimer’s Association is responsible for developing cross-functional partnerships with organizations to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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BOSTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.), the leader in personalized small group and solo-friendly travel for Americans ages 50+, reported a significant increase in travelers who are booking trips as solos for 2023.
According to O.A.T., the number of solo travelers reserving for 2023 is up 24% compared to 2019. In the past month alone, O.A.T. has seen a 27% jump in solo travelers making reservations compared to the previous month.
Fifty-three percent (53%) of all O.A.T. travelers are solo travelers. The majority of solo travelers with O.A.T. are women – eight in ten.
"Women traveling alone are embracing small group travel," said Brian FitzGerald, Chief Executive Officer of O.A.T. "Like other travelers, solos are eager to visit far-flung destinations, interact with local people, and immerse themselves in unique cultures."
Many travelers started traveling internationally again last year, but there is still plenty of pent-up
demand for 2023. Solos are part of that trend.
Popular for 2023
Egypt remains a particularly strong choice in 2023 for solo travelers. Ancient Egypt & the Nile River, a 16-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure, tops the list of most popular adventures for solo travelers in 2023. Close to half of the travelers reserved for Ancient Egypt in 2023 are solos. Also popular with solos is Japan's Cultural Treasures. The country recently reopened to international travelers. Another in-demand adventure for solo travelers is Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe Safari. Nearly 2,400 solo travelers joined O.A.T. on this adventure in the past three years—either independently or sharing a room with a mother, daughter, sister, or friend.
For 2023, O.A.T. has single spaces still available—all with free or low-cost single supplements, which translates into hundreds of dollars in savings.
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For solo travelers, the Trip Experience Leaders at O.A.T. make a world of difference. Leading each small group, they are trained to integrate solo travelers from the start of their adventure. Trip Experience Leaders help solo travelers with issues such as someone to share meals with, especially during the all-important first few days of a trip. Shortly before a trip begins, Trip Experience Leaders personally contact every traveler to welcome them and answer any final questions before departure.
O.A.T. is the only travel company to offer the level of personalization and choice it does, letting travelers tailor their trips to meet their needs. For 2023, 87% of O.A.T. travelers are choosing to personalize their experiences in more than 80 countries. More than half of solo travelers are opting to arrive early before a trip or stay later once the tour concludes. By arriving early, a traveler can acclimate before a tour begins. By staying later after the group departs, a traveler can extend the experience and explore a destination independently.
O.A.T. provides travelers over 50 with impactful, intercultural experiences that help change people's lives. O.A.T. fosters an intimate and accessible experience, with groups limited to 16 travelers (average of 13) by land and 25 (average of 22) by sea.
To learn more about O.A.T., please visit www.oattravel.com or call 1-800-955-1925.
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We have the Fed's Brainard speaking today and Powell tomorrow -- the two top policymakers -- so I would find it odd to leak the decision to the WSJ now.
That said, it's certainly moving the market and rate hike odds. It's now seen as 81% likely that the Fed hikes by 75 bps this month versus 68% on Tuesday.
That's after the WSJ's Nic Timiraos wrote:
"The Federal Reserve appears to be on a path to raise interest rates by another 0.75 percentage point this month in the wake of Chairman Jerome Powell’s public pledge to reduce inflation even if it increases unemployment."
Leaking a previous decision to temper volatility was a bit of a deal with the devil because now every word from Timiraos is seen as a leak.
The story cites public comments and is based on the idea that they've done little to push back against 75 bps. More important will be comments from Brainard, which are due in an hour at 1235 pm ET. | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/fed-appears-to-be-on-a-path-to-hike-75-bps-wsj-20220907/ | 2022-09-07T17:16:26Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/fed-appears-to-be-on-a-path-to-hike-75-bps-wsj-20220907/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
At some point in tightening cycle risks will become more two-sided
We are in this for as long as it takes to get inflation down
Monetary policy will need to be restrictive for some time
Fed's policy rate will need to rise further
Need 'several months of low monthly inflation readings' to be confident inflation is moving down to 2% (she's refering to core here)
Our resolve is firm, goals clear and tools 'up to the task'
Jobs market continues to exhibit considerable strength, which is hard to reconcile with more downbeat tone of activity
A variety of indicators are showing signs of improvement on delivery times and supplies of some goods
Notes that food inflation up 8.5% year-to-date and continuing to rise
How long it takes to move inflation back down to 2 percent will depend
on a combination of continued easing in supply constraints, slower
demand growth, and lower markups, against the backdrop of anchored
expectations
A reduction in currently elevated margins could make an important contribution to reduced inflation pressures in consumer goods
On the first read of the headlines, there was no real clue here on 50 vs 75 bps but after reading the speech, it's more dovish than it seems. There are some old 'team transitory' talking points in there and the argument that soft European and Chinese demand are disinflationary.
She also says this:
The rapidity of the tightening cycle and its global nature, as well as
the uncertainty around the pace at which the effects of tighter
financial conditions are working their way through aggregate demand,
create risks associated with overtightening.
She also cited that the pace of QT double this month.
Brainard balances that by warning about the high costs of sustained inflation, including the talking point that virtually every central banker has been making: | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/feds-brainard-need-several-months-of-low-inflation-readings-to-gain-confidence-20220907/ | 2022-09-07T17:16:32Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/feds-brainard-need-several-months-of-low-inflation-readings-to-gain-confidence-20220907/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
One nursing educator will win an exclusive semester-long Sentinel U virtual clinical bundle for one class or cohort.
WATERBURY, Conn., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare Simulation Week, which takes place from Sept. 12 to 16, celebrates the professionals who improve the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of healthcare delivery through virtual simulation. In line with this year's theme, "Excellence in a New Era," Sentinel U®, a leading provider of comprehensive web-based simulation education solutions for nurses and healthcare professionals, will host a digital scavenger hunt to give nurse educators a chance to win an exclusive semester-long Sentinel U virtual clinical bundle for one class or cohort.
From now through Sept. 14, nursing educators are invited to follow the clues for their chance to win. Winners may choose from a variety of Sentinel U products for their prize bundle, including Advanced Practice Series™, a new simulation series offering authentic virtual encounters for nurse practitioners, physician assistants/associates (PA) and medical students to hone their clinical judgement and decision-making skills; and ALIGN℠ Community Health Course Digital Teaching Resources, a digital program providing nurse educators with 16 weeks of content that complement any community health course curriculum, eliminating the need for physical textbooks.
"Virtual simulation is a critical component driving the future of healthcare education," said Vice President of Clinical Learning Resources at Sentinel U, Laura Gonzalez, Ph.D., APRN, CNE, CHSE-A, ANEF, FAAN. "During Healthcare Simulation Week, not only are we honoring simulation professionals for all they do, but we also are raising awareness to its importance by arming nursing educators with the latest products, which can easily be incorporated into their curricula."
Completed scavenger hunt entries must be received by midnight EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Winners will be announced on Sept. 16 at the culmination of Healthcare Simulation Week.
For more information or to register for participation, please visit https://explore.sentinelu.com/healthy-sim-week-2022/.
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Sentinel U® is a leading provider of health care simulations and learning innovations for nursing students and healthcare professionals. Its authentic virtual simulations and clinical experiences are the best practice in engaging learners in real-world scenarios to gain unparalleled clinical judgement and critical thinking experience. A division of American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Post University, Sentinel U is an industry leader in virtual simulation education for more than 130,000 learner experiences worldwide. To learn more about Sentinel U and its full portfolio of virtual simulation products, visit www.sentinelu.com.
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The United States Army Parachute Team’s Soldier, Staff Sgt. Logan Maples, competed in the United States Parachute Association (USPA) Canopy Piloting Nationals Competition from Sep. 2-7 at Skydive Midwest in Sturtevant, Wisconsin.
The annual skydiving competition, held at a different location each year, hosts the nation’s top canopy piloting talent. There are several rounds of canopy piloting competition. Maples performed in the speed, accuracy, and distance rounds of Canopy Piloting Nationals.
Formed in 1959, the USAPT competition teams have earned more than 50 national level titles and 490 medals in national competitions. In 1961, the team adopted the nickname of the ‘Golden Knights’; Golden, signifying the gold medals the team had won; Knights, proving that they were world champions and had “conquered the skies.” USAPT, based out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, travel around the world to compete and showcase the Army's unique talents and capabilities.
“As Golden Knights, it is our main job is to fly parachutes, so why not have the best events that we can to showcase what we can do,” explained Maples. “Having the proficiency level that is takes for canopy piloting to take to the American public is important. Competition breeds higher level performance and skill.”
Maples first competed in the USPA Canopy Piloting in 2021 and placed first in the Speed, Distance, and Overall Advanced level of the competition. This year, he is competing in the top level, the Open Class. Maples was able to get his first experience as an open class competitor at this event.
“Going from an Advanced to the Open Class are completely different experiences,” explained Maples. “Different rules, different standards, and different equipment entirely to be competitive. The level of technology is evolved to a point that it is safer and faster than it has ever been before.”
The Golden Knights Canopy Piloting competition team is being activated after a four year hiatus. Comprised of four active duty Soldiers, the team will train for future competitions and exhibitions at their facility local to Fort Bragg, NC. The Canopy Piloting discipline requires the athlete to have an exact precision and elite level of experience in parachute flight to be competitive.
“The Golden Knights are such a staple to competition parachuting, and we are excited to have them back in competitions,” said Randy Connell, competition judge and USPA Director of the 2021 National Championships. “The team is incredible, and it’s the individual Soldiers that are truly good sportsmen.” Connell, who has 37 years of experience in the sport of skydiving, has watched the Golden Knights compete every year in national and world level competitions.
Sgt. Mark Pierce, a current member of USAPT and future canopy piloting competitor, attended this competition in his first national level event.
“I’m watching the nuances of competition and learning from the experienced professionals here,” said Pierce. “Getting to represent the Army in a competition setting, I think it will bring good attention to a facet of the sport that can truly engage the American public.”
Competing against several of the current reigning nationals and world level champions of canopy piloting, Maples jumped in seven rounds over four days of intense competition. The nationals event battled inclement weather throughout the days of competition, shortening the event by two rounds.
“The US has literally most of the world level talent present here, all of which have at least six to eight competitions completed a year,” said Maples. “This is a good chance for me to assess where I’m at for the 2023 training and competition season when I am up against them again.”
Maples finished 18th in the overall competition, putting up a strong finish after a brief training event.
The Canopy Piloting section will officially start their training this coming November. The Soldiers will prepare for local and national level competitions that will occur throughout 2023. The section’s mission will also include marketing the Army’s unique jobs and opportunities.
“The whole reason I joined the Golden Knights was to strive to compete in canopy piloting,” said Maples. “This is the only discipline that is spectator friendly, that the crowd can watch in real time, which is our goal in reaching the American public.”
Please visit the U.S. Army Parachute Team website at www.goarmy.com/events/golden-knights.html to see upcoming events in your area.
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Keesler will transition to the Military Health System’s new electronic health record system, MHS GENESIS, on Sept. 24.
MHS GENESIS is an integrated health record system that provides patients and doctors secured technology to manage health information.
When fully deployed, MHS GENESIS will be the single health record for military personnel, veterans and their families. Its standardization will allow medical records to transfer seamlessly from base to base, or to non-DoD medical providers.
“MHS GENESIS provides better communication with Veteran’s Affairs as well,” said Capt. Sara Duncan, 81st Medical Diagnostic Therapeutic Squadron, Chief Core laboratory. “When members retire, their health records will transfer smoothly to the VA without the need to carry around physical copies.”
Starting Sept. 24, Tricare Online will be replaced with the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal, (patientportal.mhsgenesis.health.mil).
Patients will have 24/7 access to the secure MHS GENESIS Patient Portal website where they can access their health information, communicate securely with providers, and activate, refill or renew prescriptions.
If you have a TRICARE Online account, it will automatically migrate to the MHS GENESIS on Sept. 24. No actions are necessary for this transition.
If you do not have a TRICARE Online account, you will be able to log onto MHS GENESIS patient portal using your DS Logon Premium Account starting Sept. 24.
If you do not have a DS Logon Premium Account or if you have questions about DS Logon, visit the milConnect website at https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/ or call 1-800-538-9552.
Appointment availability at Keesler Medical Center may be affected from September through December 2022, and the length of appointments may increase as the 81st Medical Group staff adjust to new technology and workflow.
“As with any change, people have to adjust and that takes time,” said Maj. Erica Buckley, 81st MDTS MHS GENESIS site coordinator. “The biggest delay is expected to be the first two to three months. Our goal is to be operating at 100 percent within the first 90 days.”
Keesler Medical staff have been training for the integration of MHS GENESIS since July 11 through computer-based learning and instructor-led classes to make a smooth transition.
To increase care efficiency for the first two weeks, Keesler medical staff will have approximately 100 additional members from other duty locations and contractors, with experience on the MHS GENESIS system, to assist in the transition.
Patients can take steps now to prepare for the MHS GENESIS implementation:
PRIMARY CARE, LAB, DENTAL: Each department will experience longer wait times and unique challenges during the initial transition to MHS GENESIS. It is recommended to schedule appointments as ahead of time as possible and be prepared for longer wait times for walk-in services.
SAME-DAY CARE: Keesler Medical Center recommends first calling the appointment line, 1-800-700-8603, to check for open and re-opened appointments due to cancellations. If there is no availability, another option is to visit a TRICARE-authorized urgent care center for same-day needs. Beneficiaries who are not active-duty service members DO NOT need a referral to receive care at a TRICARE-authorized urgent care center. Please do not use the Keesler Emergency Department for non-emergent same-day care.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: The emergency room may be experiencing increased wait times during this period. Patients are encouraged to utilize the Nurse Advice Line. The NAL can assess and assist with obtaining appropriate care. Call the NAL toll-free, 24/7: 1-800-874-2273, Option 1.
SPECIALTY CARE: Keesler Medical Center may need to temporarily defer specialty care off base. For questions regarding an off base referral, patients should contact their clinic or PCM team via secure message. Please ensure the clinic has a correct contact number on hand for referral purposes.
PHARMACY: It is recommended to call in refills at least one week before running out of medication. Beneficiaries may consider using a TRICARE network retail pharmacy or the mail-order service. For more information on home delivery, visit https://www.tricare.mil/homedelivery. On Sept. 24, use the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal to communicate prescription needs whenever possible to expedite your care.
RADIOLOGY: The Radiology Department expects delays in scheduling routine screening mammograms, MRIs and ultrasounds.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we integrate MHS GENESIS to provide you with top-notch care.
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John Michopoulos, Ph.D., U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s (NRL) Computational Multiphysics Systems Laboratory head, received the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Computers and Information in Engineering (CIE) Lifetime Achievement Award.
The award was presented Aug. 15, during a ceremony at the International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and CIE Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, and is the highest award bestowed by the ASME CIE division. The award’s commendation is, “In recognition of outstanding lifetime achievements in advancing the discipline of computers and information in engineering.”
“Doctor Michopoulos has been a vital part of NRL’s mission since 1986,” Virginia DeGiorgi, Ph.D., superintendent of NRL’s Materials Science and Technology Division said. “He has always been willing to address new and emerging problems, never satisfied to rest on his laurels.”
Among the many accomplishments credited to Michopoulos is the development of the first autonomous recursive six degrees of freedom (6-DoF) robotic testing system. This system was designed to generate all the necessary material response data for physics-based machine learning to characterize their response and test materials under loading emulating in-service conditions.
At NRL ongoing extensions of this technology enable studying multiaxial and multiphysics fatigue of materials. Michopoulos and his group also created forward and inverse multiphysics and multiscale theories and machine learning models along with the associated computational tools and methodologies to generate digital twins for the characterization, performance prediction, qualification and certification of many material systems and platforms including those produced by the additive manufacturing processes in the spirit of Integrated Computational Materials Engineering principles.
“As an example, our group [the Computational Multiphysics Systems Laboratory] has developed technology that performs multiscale morphology optimization,” Michopoulos said. “This determines the shape of structures that is the best possible for performing multiple functions. It allows us to tailor the shape and morphology of a part for maximizing a desired performance.”
Michopoulos credits his early curiosity and inspiration in the field of science and engineering to the mentors he had starting from a young age.
“I was fortunate to have teachers and mentors who inspired me and fertilized my desire to pursue a career of trying to answer questions in science and technology, and do it in such a way that obstacles should not be considered as difficulties but rather as opportunities,” Michopoulos said.
Mentorship continues to play a key role in Michopoulos’ career with both students and colleagues. He has held leadership roles throughout ASME’s CIE division, serving on the CIE Executive Committee from 2008-2013. He has chaired the 2011 CIE conference and has co-chaired the 2012 CIE conference, organizing numerous workshops and sessions in them and all subsequent conferences.
“In addition to his technical accomplishments, he has used his skills as a teacher, mentor and collaborator to develop the next generation of scientific leaders for NRL,” DeGiorgi said.
Other notable achievements in the course of Michopoulos’ career are the publication of four books, 15 peer-reviewed book chapters, 91 peer-reviewed journal publications, 259 peer-reviewed conference papers, and 10 patents.
In addition to being recognized as a fellow of the ASME (2013), he has been honored with numerous scientific excellence and leadership awards, to include, the P.S Theocaris Award from the National Academy of Athens in 2013, the 2014 Wolfram Innovator award from Wolfram Research, Inc., ASME’s 2015 Excellence in Research Award, and the 2021 Sigma Xi Edison Chapter award for Applied Sciences.
His collaboration with industrial partners for several applied sciences projects has been demonstrated via multiple Cooperative Research and Development Agreements where the research products of the group have been and are being transitioned to practice within Department of Defense interests.
“Awards like the Lifetime Achievement Award may seem to provide a validation that others find your efforts useful, but they are not capable of revealing the incredible collaboration and synergy within the Computational Multiphysics Systems Laboratory members, who have all contributed to the successes led to this award,” Michopoulos said. “Really this award is a reflection of not just my work, but also the work of all nine members of the group, plus the unwavering support of my family.”
Michopoulos maintains his dedication to education by serving as a mentor to many Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program students and summer faculty.
He offered this advice for early career researchers, “Find the dream or goal that scares you. A goal that you feel is impossible in so many ways, and then go after it. You’ll be pleasantly surprised about what you can achieve when you aim higher than you think you can achieve.”
Founded in 1880, ASME is a not-for-profit membership organization with over 90,000 members worldwide that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, career enrichment, and skills development across all engineering disciplines. The goal and mission of ASME is to help the global engineering community develop solutions to benefit lives and livelihoods and promote the art, science and practice of mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences to diverse communities throughout the world.
About the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
NRL is a scientific and engineering command dedicated to research that drives innovative advances for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps from the seafloor to space and in the information domain. NRL is located in Washington, D.C. with major field sites in Stennis Space Center, Mississippi; Key West, Florida; Monterey, California, and employs approximately 3,000 civilian scientists, engineers and support personnel.
For more information, contact NRL Corporate Communications at (202) 480-3746 or nrlpao@nrl.navy.mil.
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Fukai's 20-Plus Years of Experience to Guide WTIA Member Companies Through Dynamic Policy Landscape
SEATTLE, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a robust, equity-centered technology sector that empowers thriving communities, today announced the appointment of Kelly Fukai as the Vice President of Government and Community Affairs. A seasoned professional with more than 20 years of experience, Fukai is the member trade organization's leading subject matter expert on policy formation and will oversee all aspects of government and community affairs.
Fukai's priorities include legislative advocacy, electoral politics and regulatory issues. Her team will facilitate policy coordination among the US Blockchain Coalition sponsored by WTIA as well as continuing the integration of the recent sea.citi acquisition to bolster WTIA community affairs programs.
"Kelly has a history of learning complex policy topics and also brings a rich background in community outreach," said Michael Schutzler, WTIA CEO. "Her experience and skills will clearly strengthen our position as a partner in advocacy work, and she embodies our core values of diversity, entrepreneurial spirit, servant leadership and radical transparency. We are lucky to have her join our team."
Fukai most recently served as the Manager of Public and External Affairs at the Spokane International Airport. As the representative of the airport, she managed relationships with local, regional, state and federal policymakers, government entities, trade organizations and other community organizations.
Her impressive career in the private sector includes more than four years at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and more than 16 years at the energy company Avista. She has a history of volunteer and community work that includes the Washington State Transportation Commission, Washington State University Spokane Advisory Board, College Success Foundation, MultiCare Inland Northwest Foundation, Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, Tree of Sharing, Spokane County United Way and Meals on Wheels.
"Joining WTIA presents a unique opportunity to drive diversity, equity and inclusion forward in the technology sector while guiding the industry's public policy engagement," said Fukai. "Working with our member organizations, government officials, and community leaders to advocate and promote good public policy which reflects the needs of the industry and the community at large will ensure our state remains the leader in technology innovation."
About WTIA
Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) is a consortium that includes a not-for-profit member trade association, a not-for-profit tech apprenticeship intermediary (Apprenti), and a for profit corporation providing business services (HRBI). The organization's mission is to foster a robust, equity-centered technology sector that empowers thriving communities. We recruit technology companies and allies that view diversity as a competitive advantage, value collaboration as essential to sustainable growth, and fully embrace the opportunity to partner with and empower the communities in which we operate.
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Man gets life in prison for raping 3 underage sisters, impregnating 2 of them
CLEVELAND (WOIO/Gray News) – A Cleveland man was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to raping three underage sisters and impregnating two of them.
The girls were ages 10, 12 and 13 at the time of the rapes between June 2020 and August 2021, according to a news release from Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley.
Tyrone Hughley, 37, was sentenced to life in prison with eligibility of parole after 60 years, the release said. He will also be listed as a Tier III Sex Offender and will have to register as such every 90 days for the rest of his life.
The investigation began when the 10-year-old girl was brought to a doctor by her grandmother and was found to be pregnant, the release said. The 13-year-old girl was also found to be pregnant.
Investigations led by the Cleveland Division of Police’s Sex Crimes Unit found all three sisters had been raped at their home, and fetal DNA from both pregnant sisters was “a 99.9999999% match” with Hughley, the release said.
Hughley was arrested on Nov. 17, according to court dockets. He was given a $100,000 bond.
Hughley pleaded guilty to three counts of rape Monday, the press release said, and received his sentencing Tuesday.
“Few crimes reach the level of depravity as the ones committed by Tyrone Hughley. He sexually assaulted three siblings and impregnated (them),” O’Malley said in a comment. “He has earned every day of his minimum 60-year sentence. I pray this family and these girls heal from this unimaginable trauma.”
Officials did not clarify how Hughley knew the girls.
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Police say two men shot in an exchange of gunfire with officers in Dale City last week robbed an undercover detective before the deadly shooting.
Jaiden Malik Carter, 19, of Dale City died Sunday after he was shot in the upper body during the Sept. 1 incident in the 14700 block of Fox Glove Court, a townhouse community off Cloverdale Road. A second man who was also shot, 30-year-old Shane Dareon Pollard of Ranger Loop in Woodbridge, remains hospitalized but is expected to survive. No officers were injured.
On the day of the shooting, a confidential informant and an undercover Manassas city detective assigned to a multi-agency narcotics task force arranged to purchase “a large quantity” of suspected Fentanyl pills and at least one firearm, said Prince William County Police 1st Sgt. Jonathan Perok said in the release.
Around 7 p.m., three men met the detective in a separate vehicle where one of them, identified as Jalil Michael Turner, 18, of no fixed address, exited and got into the detective’s vehicle.
After a brief encounter, Turner got out and returned a short time later with Carter, Perok said. Turner got into the front passenger seat and Carter in the backseat. Police allege Turner then “produced a handgun” and demanded money and other property from the undercover detective.
Pollard, the third man, did not get out of the other vehicle, but repositioned it behind the detective’s car, Perok said.
According to police, Carter then ordered the detective to open the trunk to look for the money that was to be used in the fentanyl buy. Both Carter and Turner took property from the detective, police allege, including the money, before getting back into the other car with Pollard.
“All three men attempted to flee in the vehicle just as additional detectives were converging on the location to make the arrest,” Perok said. “These events led up to the exchange of gunfire with police.”
Police found two handguns, one of them illegally modified to be fully automatic with an extended magazine, Perok said.
Arlington County Police, handling the investigation through a regional Critical Incident Response Team agreement, have charged Turner and Pollard in connection with the shooting. Turner is charged with robbery resulting in a death and use of a firearm in a felony, Perok said. He was held without bond at the Prince William-Manassas regional jail.
Pollard is charged with robbery resulting in death and will also be served outstanding warrants in connection with an unrelated October carjacking, Perok said. He is in police custody at the hospital.
Family members of 19-year-old Carter say they are looking for answers in his death.
Carter’s mother, Sheila Garcia, told InsideNoVa she’s heard no updates and seen no videos where her son or the other man “had weapons of any sort.”
One home surveillance video circulating on social media, verified with police, shows part of the incident, with unmarked police vehicles swooping in on a black car, which quickly backs up and crashes into several parked cars. The video’s audio is unclear, and any gunshots are inaudible.
“This much force and wrongful shooting of my son was not necessary,” Garcia said.
Carter’s family and supporters are planning a candlelight vigil at Cloverdale Park in Dale City on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to the public.
Two Prince William and two Manassas police detectives were involved in the exchange of gunfire, according to authorities, and both have been placed on routine administrative leave pending the outcome of the criminal and internal investigations. No agency involved in the shooting will be a part of the criminal investigation, Perok said.
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Sailors and Marines aboard the U.S. Navy’s USS Arlington recently received CARE packages – totaling more than 500 pounds – due to a local effort.
The initiative was conceived by the USS Arlington Community Alliance, which has supported the ship and its personnel since its commissioning nearly a decade ago.
“The sailors and Marines on the USS Arlington represent Pentagon 9/11 families, the first-responders to the Pentagon on 9/11 and the Arlington community. We wanted to show our support of them while deployed,” said Kevin Reardon, a retired Arlington police captain who saw service at the Pentagon after the 2001 terrorist attack there and long has been active in the USS Arlington Community Alliance.
Oakridge Elementary School, Nestle, Keefer Group and the Arlington County government were among those who helped stock the 200 packages with candy, snacks, toiletries, water bottles and more. Oakridge students wrote personalized notes to the crew.
Since March, the USS Arlington has been on its current deployment as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, with Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard. The ship recently completed mid-deployment-voyage repairs in Croatia before returning to sea.
In the current deployment, the USS Arlington has gone to Iceland for Exercise Northern Viking, throughout the Mediterranean in support of Exercise Alexander the Great, and off the coast of Tunisia for Exercise African Lion.
As a landing platform dock, the USS Arlington is tasked with transporting 800 U.S. Marines to world hot-spots and on humanitarian missions. It is the third Navy ship to bear the county’s name, succeeding a World War II-era transport and a Vietnam-era communications-relay vessel.
The name “Arlington” was selected for the ship to honor the first-responders of the Arlington County public-safety agencies who responded to the Pentagon in the wake of the 2011 terrorist attacks. The ship’s sponsor is Joyce Rumsfeld, the wife of Donald Rumsfeld, who while serving as Defense Secretary was at the Pentagon during the attack that left 184 victims dead.
As part of the run-up to the ship’s 2013 commissioning, a group of local leaders in Arlington banded together to raise funds to support a “tribute room” honoring first-responders, as well as provide support for the ship’s crew. The 11-month effort by the USS Arlington Commissioning Committee brought in $440,000 in pledges and contributions.
The USS Arlington Community Alliance is a successor to the commissioning committee.
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While the CARE packages have been shipped, community support is being requested to assist with shipping costs. For information, and other ways to support the ship and its crew, see the Website at www.ussarlington.org.
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Del. Mark Keam’s 13 years in the General Assembly came to an unexpected halt Sept. 6 after he resigned to accept a federal-government post.
In an earlier message on Twitter to his colleagues, Keam said he wished he could have continued his work as a state delegate, but a job opportunity had arisen that required him to work full-time year-round.
“Regardless of how long we have worked together, I have cherished every minute of the times we shared in the House,” he wrote. “You have become more than colleagues to me – you are family, friends, and fellow advocates for our progressive goals. It has been an incredible honor to serve with you over the past thirteen sessions.”
Keam, 56, added that he had notified House Speaker Todd Gilbert (R-Woodstock) last week that he would be resigning his seat and not attending the special session set to begin Sept. 7.
Keam formerly worked for Verizon, but left the company in 2016. He for a time ran an international-trade consulting company, but the pandemic caused most of that business to dry up. Now that both of his children are in college, Keam decided to pursue full-time work with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration as deputy assistant secretary for travel and tourism.
The policy-related job will involve working with the U.S. Department of State and other agencies to encourage more foreign travelers to come to the United States.
“I thought this would be a good time for me, and for my family, for me to go back to work full-time,” he said. “I grew up overseas and have a strong background in foreign affairs.
Keam said he never envisioned serving as a legislator for so long. “It’s been tremendously enjoyable,” Keam said. “I’ve been both honored and privileged to have had this opportunity. I never thought that I’d be a career politician.”
Keam said he was proudest of his legislative efforts regarding “green” energy. The General Assembly in 2020 passed his Solar Freedom Act, designed to foster additional solar-energy usage in communities, and last year passed his Environmental Justice Act, which requires state actions to be reviewed for their environmental impacts on minority and low-income communities.
In an effort to ensure “our state’s government reflects the diversity of our country and our state,” Keam last year also formed an Asian-American Caucus.
Keam first was elected to the House of Delegates in 2009, narrowly defeating Republican candidate James Hyland for the open seat, and has been re-elected ever since.
According to Keam, the governor sets special elections when the General Assembly is not in session, but because of the current special session, Speaker Gilbert will decide when the election occurs.
While state code would permit the special election to be held concurrently with the upcoming Nov. 8 general election, Keam said this scenario was unlikely because the latter election is federal and would have additional complications.
Born in South Korea, Keam moved with his family to Vietnam and later fled to Australia when Communists took over Vietnam in 1975. Keam and his family later settled in California. He became an attorney and served as chief counsel for U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) on the Senate Judiciary Committee before becoming a vice president and counsel for Verizon. Fairfax County Democratic Committee Chair Bryan Graham on Sept. 6 issued a statement regarding Keam’s resignation.
“We thank Mark for more than a decade of public service in the House of Delegates and honor the history he made as the first Asian-born immigrant and the first Korean American elected to any state-level office in Virginia,” Graham’s statement read.
“While we wait to hear when the special election to replace Del. Keam will happen, FCDC is formalizing its plans to operate an open and fair process to choose our nominee,” Graham wrote. “We will ensure that a Democrat remains representing the people of Dunn Loring, Tysons, Vienna, and Oakton in the current 35th House District.”
The 35th District long was in Republican hands, represented by the late Richard Fisher and then Jeannemarie Devolites Davis, but has been held by Democrats since the 2003 election. Del. Stephen Shannon (D) served three terms and did not seek re-election in 2009 so he could make a bid for Virginia attorney general. Shannon lost in 2009 to Republican Ken Cuccinelli and in 2015 was elected a Fairfax County Circuit Court judge.
Del. Rip Sullivan (D-McLean-Arlington) called Keam a “terrific public servant.”
“His constituents – and all Virginians – are lucky to have had him in the General Assembly,” Sullivan said. “A trailblazer and a leader on numerous issues important to Virginia, Mark has left Virginia better off than when he came to it as an immigrant. He leaves behind many friends on both sides of the aisle, who will all miss his intellect, wit and dedication to public service.”
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Poetry reviews: Jenni Fagan | Stewart Conn | Jay Gao | Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Four new collections by four very different poets offer a diverse array of delights, writes Stuart Kelly
Diversity in poetry used to be quite a simple set of binary propositions. You were traditional or experimental, free verse or fixed form, politically outspoken or quietly private. Diversity actually means rather a lot more nowadays, and that is all to the good. These four collections have travelled with me up and down to Edinburgh during the Festival – a 90 minute trip for me – which means I can read them heading north and re-read them heading south; and all four have been companions I relished being with for longer than a single sitting.
Jenni Fagan’s The Bone Library begins in a slightly different tone to her previous work, in that it integrates scientific language. This is not new in Scottish poetry – Hugh MacDiarmid’s “On A Raised Beach” famously began “All is lithogenesis or lochia”, yoking “made of stone” with “birth fluid”. Fagan’s opening poem starts “My darling ossein, I have know your organic extracellular matrix / since the first seconds it began to form, still…” The clash of “first” and “seconds” is clever, and the balance between “form” and “still” accomplished. It is a book with recognisable anger, but I think excels in moments of tenderness – as in, to a child, “you were the only one who ever taught me // the meaning of love”. It has the same jagged rhythms are before (“I’m only half human / it’s not my best side”) but aside from a degree of shoutiness, tends to shine most in its wit: “If I’m the mistress-piece, // then where / is my Victorian apartment?”
Stewart Conn is a much quieter poet, but his wryness is uplifting. These are mostly snapshot poems, little epiphanies, such as the collared dove which “On Easter / Sunday, before dawn, I look out. / The nest is empty, the bird gone.” Is this symbol or simply reportage? Two poems, read in parallel, show the importance of curating a collection. “Merry Spectres” is a neat elegy for old fashioned ghosts, but reads very differently when followed by “Household Ghosts” about his father’s frightening “figments of his imagination”. The collection also includes a semi-satirical piece as a kind of coda; what Thomas Beecham used to call a lollipop in the Proms. In “Bowing Out” Conn writes, “Yet pitfalls are rife: no assurance a rave review / these days will shift more than a copy or two”. Well, I hope this might nudge it into double figures.
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Jay Gao is a poet of Chinese heritage from Edinburgh, now resident in the US, and Imperium is an askance and enthralling book. It takes patience, but the work is rewarded. If Fagan has a punk aesthetic, and Conn tends towards a half-heard piano sonata (music, alongside birds, feature across his poems), Gao is full on 12-note serialism. The reader may wish to skip to the middle of the book, and an astonishing prose-poem called “Nobody” which most clearly riffs on “The Odyssey”; but translated into a world of humid hotel rooms, anonymous bars, colonial exploitation, where “light jazz stumbles in from the reception like released, newly-anaesthetised, hostages”. Gao deals with multiple identities, aware of “margins as wide as the edges of a tempest”. The title poem takes the form of truncated questions, with a claustrophobic threat cloistered within it; two works deploy Kenner and O’Rourke’s “Travesty Generator”, a Pascal-based algorithm to generate poems from previous texts. Are they travesties (a problematic word) or instances of apophenia, where connections can be seen in randomness? Either way, the fragmentary nature of the results is haunting, and I am 80 per cent certain the text that has been de/re/transformed is Gao’s own.
Finally, Marcas Mac an Tuairneir’s Polaris is as much a work of art as a collection of poems. It asserts that there is never a single reading of a poem by foregrounding a multilingual approach – the Gaelic poems are given an English “gloss”, although I find Mac an Tuairneir’s versions of his own work actually, heretically, slightly better than Sorley MacLean (Somhairle MacGill-Eain)’s translations of his. But this isn’t a bilingual book: poems occur in Scottish Gaelic, Irish Gaelic, Manx, Cornish, Ukrainian, Polish, Welsh, Jèrriaise, Scots and Polari, the code-language used by homosexuals. Collectively the poems read like a long-form retelling of history that prioritises marginalised and overlooked voices; including, movingly, the Jewish community in Scotland. Ranging from prehistoric times (with overtones of Charles Olson’s magnificent “Maximus Poems”) to the very contemporary, this is a truly expansive and immersive work. There are concrete poems, some of which seem (to my eye) to have an affinity with tartan, and “erasure poems” constructed by excising parts of a pre-existing text. “Còdan” os particularly striking, with the Gaelic remnants of the text decipherable, once one grasps the phonetics, even to someone who does not know Gaelic. This is a truly remarkable polyphony.
Not everyone will like all of these collections, but anyone will find something in them that persists for them. Am I allowed the slight indulgence of feeling that they show there’s a twitch in poetry’s old corpse yet?
Jenni Fagan, The Bone Library, Polygon, £10; Stewart Conn, Underwood, Mariscat, £7.50; Jay Gao, Imperium, Carcanet, £11.99; Marcas Mac an Tuairneir, Polaris, Leamington Books, £12.99 | https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/books/poetry-reviews-jenni-fagan-stewart-conn-jay-gao-marcas-mac-an-tuairneir-3835185 | 2022-09-07T17:21:01Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/books/poetry-reviews-jenni-fagan-stewart-conn-jay-gao-marcas-mac-an-tuairneir-3835185 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
And while it may be somewhat easy to pop your pup in the tub or take them to the groomer, figuring out how to clean their belongings is a bit more complicated.
So, the team at www.tails.com have shared their experts’ top advice to knowing exactly when your pet’s favourite items need to be cleaned and how to get them smelling and looking like new.
1. Bed and blankets
Like us, our dog’s come into contact with lots of different types of bacteria and fungus, which mean their bed can become a sea of mites, fleas and ticks if not cleaned regularly. These organisms can survive on fabric for up to 12 months which is why dog beds should be washed regularly for optimum dog hygiene and to prevent flea infestations.
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2. Top tip
Start by hoovering any hair, crumbs and muck from the bed. Use a stain remover to treat any stains on the fabric. For a natural alternative use white vinegar and baking soda. Using a pet-safe laundry detergent, place all your dog's bedding and blankets in the washing machine, ensuring they are washed separately from any other items.
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3. Food and drink bowl
Although most pups lick their bowls clean, the leftover residue harbours bacteria, including salmonella and E. Coli. In fact, the National Sanitation Foundation found that pet bowls are the fourth germiest place in the home, right behind the kitchen sink and toothbrush holder. When dogs eat directly from the bowl, they can transfer this bacteria to the bowl from their mouths. The bacteria then starts to grow and each time you add more food to the bowl, it contaminates it. Therefore, you should wash your pet’s food bowl after every meal. Water bowls should be washed once a day or more, in order to prevent the growth of mould, yeast, algae and fungi.
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4. Tip tip
Use hot soapy water to clean your pet's dishes, and a separate dishcloth to the one that is used for your own washing up, as this can harbour bacteria.
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integral Molecular, the leader in antibody discovery against membrane proteins, has been accepted into the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)'s ISTAND pilot program. This program supports Innovative Science and Technology Approaches for New Drugs and was created to expand the drug development tool types listed in the 21st Century Cures legislation. A major goal of the pilot program is to qualify these tools, thus facilitating regulatory review by allowing them to be used in regulatory (IND, NDA or BLA) applications without needing the FDA to reconsider and reconfirm their suitability.
Despite their reputation for 'exquisite specificity', antibodies and antibody-based therapies, such as CAR-T cells, frequently demonstrate unexpected off-target binding. Integral Molecular's Membrane Proteome Array (MPA) for antibody specificity and safety profiling intends to address ICH-FDA's in vitro testing recommendations to assess unintended binding of monoclonal antibodies that can result in safety and toxicity issues.
The MPA is one of the largest collections of membrane proteins used for specificity profiling of antibody-based therapeutics, with over 6,000 native-conformation membrane proteins encompassing nearly the entire human membrane proteome. This technology is intended to be compatible with numerous biotherapeutic modalities, including monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, and CAR-T therapeutics.
"We are thrilled to be working with the FDA's ISTAND program," said Benjamin Doranz, CEO of Integral Molecular. "We share the FDA's interest in developing in vitro technologies to better assess the safety of antibody drugs at an earlier and less costly stage of development."
FDA has posted a statement on this LOI acceptance to the ISTAND Pilot Program: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/drug-alerts-and-statements#statements
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Dogs That Bite: Here are the 10 breeds of adorable dog that are most likely to nip, bite and snap - including the loving Cocker Spaniel 🐶
With demand for pups continuing to rocket post-lockdown, here are the breeds of dogs that are most likely to bite humans.
If you’ve been thinking about getting a new dog then you’re not alone – Kennel Club figures show that the number of people looking for puppies has surged since the start of the global pandemic.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest four-legged addition – whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
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Different breeds of dog also tend to have very different personalities – with some more likely to lash out with nips, nibbles and even bites.
Of course any dog is capable of delivering a damaging bite, while most dogs of any breed are unlikely to do any damage unless seriously provoked, but there are certain breeds who have temperaments making them more likely to be aggressive than others.
Researchers in the USA carried out a survey of some of the estimated five million canine bites suffered in the country each year, seperating them into types of dog.
Here are the 10 breeds of dog that they found were most likely to bite.
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Family Dog Advice: These are the 10 most and least suitable breeds of adorable dog for families with young children - from the Chihuahua to the Labrador 🐶
If you have young children and are one of the growing number of people looking to add a puppy to your family, here are the dog breeds that should top your list – and those you should avoid.
Plenty of us decided to welcome new four-legged friends into our homes in the last couple of years – according to the Kennel Club figures dog ownership soared and post-lockdown demand for puppies remains high.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
Those with active lifestyles might want to consider a larger dog, while somebody with allergies will be looking for a hypoallergenic dog.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
One thing worth considering before making a decision is that certain breeds of dog get on really well with children, while others are really only suitable for grownups.
So, here are the 10 breeds of dog that make perfect pets for families with young children – and those that should be avoided.
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Healthy and Sickly Dogs: These are the 10 breeds of adorable dog likely to need least and most expensive vet visits - from the Beagle to the Pug 🐶
If you are looking to add a puppy to your family and live in a flat, here are the breeds that may lead to hefty vet bills – and those that tend to stay fit and healthy.
Plenty of us decided to welcome new four-legged friends into our homes in the last couple of years – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership soared and post-lockdown demand for puppies remains high.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
One thing worth considering before making a decision is that some breeds have a long list of health conditions they are prone to suffering, often necessitating trips to the vet, while others are likely to need little more than their regular jabs and check-ups.
So, here are the 10 healthiest and most sickly breeds of dog.
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Fed's Brainard: There's a risk of raising rates too much
At some point, the Federal Reserve will face the risk of raising rates too much, a top official said Wednesday, while asserting the central bank will remain resolute in its drive to bring inflation down.
Driving the news: Lael Brainard, the No. 2 official at the central bank, acknowledged risks the the Fed could overdo it on interest rate increases, a sentiment notably missing from Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in late August.
"At some point in the tightening cycle, the risks will become more two-sided," Brainard said, according to prepared text of a speech before a banking group in New York. The rapid pace of rate increases and their lagged economic effects "create risks associated with overtightening," she continued.
- That said, Brainard warned that history teaches "it is important to avoid the risk of pulling back too soon" and that when it comes to inflation, "our resolve is firm, our goals are clear, and our tools are up to the task."
The big picture: Brainard appears to be firmly on board with the Fed's push to raise interest rates aggressively to clamp down inflation, but was more willing than Powell was in his most recent communications to acknowledge that there are risks of raising rates too high in addition to those of not raising them high enough.
Brainard also addressed potential ways inflation could come down, and said that "a reduction in currently elevated margins could make an important contribution to reduced inflation pressures in consumer goods."
- She notes, for example, that the price consumers pay for cars and trucks has risen much faster in the last year than the price dealers pay wholesale.
- She states that "overall retail margins… have risen significantly more than the average hourly wage that retailers pay workers to stock shelves and serve customers over the past year, suggesting that there may also be scope for reductions in retail margins."
Between the lines: Senator Elizabeth Warren and others on the left have accused businesses of causing high inflation by profiteering.
- While not fully embracing that narrative, Brainard is acknowledging evidence that the unusual circumstances of the pandemic have allowed companies to raise prices in ways that are out-of-whack with their own costs. | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/07/fed-brainard-rate-increases | 2022-09-07T17:22:31Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/07/fed-brainard-rate-increases | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an effective cart for making and selling fried doughboys in a variety of locations," said an inventor, from Riverside, Calif., "so I invented the DOUGH BOY KING Cart. My design would accommodate and satisfy hungry walk-up customers and it could generate income for the entrepreneur."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved cart for frying and selling doughboys to the public. In doing so, it enables the user to create fresh and tasty sugarcoated fried dough. It also increases convenience and mobility and it could help to generate income for the business owner. The invention features a mobile, versatile and unique design that is easy to use so it is ideal for entrepreneurs with their own fried doughboy businesses.
The original design was submitted to the Riverside sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-RSM-116, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Lightspeed Venture Partners opens NYC office
Lightspeed Venture Partners, a venture firm that was an early investor in Snapchat, is opening a New York City office to expand its investment strategy, Justin Overdorff, a partner at the firm, told Axios.
Why it matters: "Times have certainly changed from a success standpoint," Overdorff said. "There's been material IPOs and acquisitions in the New York ecosystem."
Details: With the expansion, the company is bringing on Michael Mignano, the co-founder of Spotify's creator podcast platform Anchor, as a partner who will help lead consumer investments.
- Mignano left Spotify in June, after leading the company's podcast, live audio and video teams for over three years. He sold Anchor to Spotify for roughly $140 million in 2019.
- In an interview, Mignano said there's a lot of opportunity in consumer-facing companies, specifically in those that help consumers discover, content, goods and ideas through recommendations.
- "I think the biggest consumer platforms in the world, like Meta and now TikTok, are leaning more into machine learning and more into algorithmic content discovery," he said. "I think that's going to create a big opportunity in the consumer sector for new products to come in and fill the gap that some of these platforms are creating by the pivot into their new strategies."
- In addition to Mignano, other Lightspeed team members, including James Ephrati and Adrian Radu, are transitioning to New York in the coming months.
- Overdorff said there will be five Lightspeed team members in the New York City office to start, with more hires to come.
The big picture: The startup ecosystem in New York is booming, thanks to growing sectors like fintech and crypto.
- Lightspeed, for example, has invested nearly $1 billion in New York City-based startups since 2004, but dramatically increased those investments in the past few years. In 2021, it invested over $330 million in NYC-based startups alone.
- In the past two decades, it's invested in more than 60 startups based in New York City, including Overdorff's alma mater Alloy, as well as Giphy, Zola and others. The firm hired Overdorff last year to build its fin-tech practice from New York.
What to watch: Lightspeed has long been a global firm, but the company plans to shift its strategy to increase its density in a handful of global cities that impact certain niches, like New York's impact on fintech.
- The company recently raised a new $7 billion fund to supercharge growth-stage investments globally, bringing its total committed capital under management to over $18 billion. | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/07/lightspeed-venture-partners-nyc-office | 2022-09-07T17:22:43Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/07/lightspeed-venture-partners-nyc-office | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Salute Wakanda Forever With LEGO’s Black Panther Bust
T’Challa may not have survived in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the Black Panther lives forever. And now a life-sized version of his costume bust is yours for the building. LEGO frequently makes mini-busts, and in their Star Wars line, mini-helmets. But full-on life size is far less common for them, making the Black Panther display much more special. LEGO’s Black Panther bust includes removable hands, allowing fans to display either just the head and shoulders, or the “Wakanda forever!” crossed arm pose.
In case anyone might be thinking it, no, LEGO busts cannot be worn. Nobody should want to, since LEGO sets can come apart fairly easily if hit with enough force. Indeed, though, this bust is fairly solid through and through. One thing LEGO understands that many of its imitators don’t is the importance of a strong internal structure rather than just a cool facade. Master Builders go through the wringer before they get hired, to prove their worth at it.
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The set includes 2,961 pieces, and should take some time to put together. As far as how to get it, “The LEGO® Marvel Black Panther set is available at the RRP of €249.99 / $249.99 / £299.99 exclusively for LEGO VIP members from 4th November 2022 and from LEGO Stores and www.lego.com/Black-Panther from 9th November 2022.”
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Recommended Reading: Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet Book 1
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Sony’s Morbius is Now Available To Stream on Netflix
Jared Leto’s Morbius didn’t exactly move mountains at the box office when it hit theaters earlier this year. And unfortunately, its luck with critics wasn’t any better. But perhaps the film will have more success on Netflix. At midnight last night, the platform officially added Sony’s latest MCU-adjacent Marvel movie to its streaming library, giving legions of new viewers the chance to judge Leto’s performance for themselves.
Morbius marks the second Sony release (Uncharted being the first) to make its way onto the platform as part of the deal the two companies inked last year, which makes Netflix the streaming destination for all of the studio’s 2022 tentpoles. But as far as we know, Netflix didn’t announce a date for the film beforehand, making this a fun surprise. As of now, Morbius has yet to crack Netflix’s top 10 rankings for the week. However, given the buzz surrounding the movie, it’s probably only a matter of time before it earns a spot on that list.
After several delays, Sony finally released Morbius on the big screen back in April. The film was met with overwhelmingly scathing reviews, many of which took aim at the script and visual effects. And its post-credits scenes, which attempted to link its characters to the MCU, were the subject of even more ridicule. The negative response, combined with its paltry box office numbers, eventually spawned memes poking fun at the movie’s critical and commercial shortcomings, including the now-infamous “#MorbiusSweep” hashtag. Sony even tried to leverage these jokes into a theatrical re-release back in June. Unfortunately, the film only managed to rake in an additional $300,000 from these screenings.
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In any case, Morbius’ arrival on Netflix is bound to keep the memes coming for the foreseeable future. In fact, not even Netflix could resist referencing the film’s “catchprase” when they confirmed its streaming debut on Twitter earlier today. You can check out their announcement below.
It’s Morbin’ Time!
— Netflix (@netflix) September 7, 2022
Morbius starring @JaredLeto, Matt Smith, and Adria Arjona is now on Netflix! pic.twitter.com/hc8y4CfbdY
— Netflix (@netflix) September 7, 2022
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. , Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 54th Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair has come down, but it isn't going to waste.
American Dairy Association North East, in conjunction with Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and Noblehurst Farms, dismantled the 800-pound sculpture at the New York State Fairgrounds. Ultimately, the butter – which was provided by O-AT-KA Milk Products in Batavia, N.Y., and was unsuitable for sale or consumption for a variety of reasons - will return to Western New York, less than 15 miles away from where it was originally produced, to be recycled at a local dairy farm.
Noblehurst Farms in Pavilion, N.Y., (Livingston County) will combine the butter with other food waste from local food manufacturers and educational institutions and run it through the farm's digester, converting it into energy. The digester breaks down the material and creates enough electricity to power the farm, the farm's on-site creamery and about 350 homes for a year. Specifically, the butter from the Butter Sculpture alone will be able to power one house for three days.
"We are honored to be recycling the New York State Fair Butter Sculpture for the seventh year in a row," said dairy farmer Chris Noble of Noblehurst Farms and Craigs Creamery. "We will mix the butter sculpture with other food waste and convert it to energy over the course of about 28 days. That energy will be created into electricity which will power homes in the local community."
In recent years, Noblehurst Farms has been recognized nationally for achievements in sustainability and community partnerships to divert food waste from local landfills. The result of Noblehurst's efforts have led to diverting 200 tons of food waste from local landfills on a weekly basis.
"Our awareness of the role that dairy farmers are playing in addressing the global food waste problem has definitely heightened," said Noble. "We are hopeful that our innovative food waste reduction practices will bring additional value as New York State focuses on reducing methane and sequestering carbon in the coming years."
This year's sculpture, "Refuel Her Greatness – Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Title IX," spotlighted female athletes and how today's athletes refuel with chocolate milk.
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Humboldt Park shootout wounds 2 men
CHICAGO - Two men were wounded in a shootout Wednesday morning in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Gunmen inside two vehicles began shooting at each other around 8 a.m. in the 3700 block of West Chicago Avenue, according to Chicago police.
A 54-year-old man was outside when he was struck by gunfire in the thigh, police said. He was taken to Stroger Hospital where he was listed in good condition.
A 22-year-old man also suffering from a gunshot wound to the thigh was dropped off at Stroger Hospital where he was listed in good condition, police said. It was not immediately clear where he was during the time of the shooting.
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A vehicle in the area also sustained damage from the shootout.
One of the vehicles police believe was involved in the shootout was recovered in the 800 block of North Karlov Avenue, officials said.
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Police say Prospect Heights shooting may be gang related
PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Ill. - Prospect Heights police are investigating a shooting that injured one person on Tuesday evening.
Officers responded to 810 East Old Willow Road in Prospect Heights around 7:39 p.m. for a report of a man with a gun.
A 22-year-old and a 25-year-old were in a black Chevrolet Silverado when the man started shooting.
The 25-year-old sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and was taken to Lutheran General Hospital, while the 22-year-old was not injured.
Police say the preliminary investigation suggests that this was not a random shooting incident and the victims might have been targeted by gang members.
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Residents and businesses nearby with exterior surveillance camera systems and witnesses with cell phone video footage are encouraged to notify the Prospect Heights police.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
Prospect Heights Police Department asks anyone who has additional information to please contact officials at 847-398-5511. Information can be shared privately.
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Study suggests walking this range of steps per day can reduce the risk of dementia
Those who reach between 3,800 and 9,800 steps per day and do so at a higher intensity were found to have a lower risk of developing dementia, according to a new study of older adults in the U.K.
The large cohort study involved nearly 78,500 adults between the ages of 40 and 79 who tracked their steps. It found that adults who took about 9,800 steps per day had a 50% decrease in their dementia risk. Beyond that, the benefits were limited, according to the study.
The researchers estimated the minimum dose to be roughly 3,800 steps per day, which was found to bring a 25% lower risk of dementia.
The average American walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps per day, though that can also vary significantly based on occupation and other factors, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Although stride length can vary by person, 3,800 steps could be about 1.8 miles in distance, assuming a single step has a stride length of about 2.5 feet, according to this conversion chart shared by the University of Wyoming. Using that same calculation, 9,800 steps could be over 4.5 miles.
The study also analyzed the intensity of walking and dementia risk, looking at incidental steps (less than 40 steps per minute), purposeful steps (40 steps per minute or more), and peak 30-minute cadence (meaning steps per minute recorded for the 30 highest minutes in a day).
It found that walking with a "purposeful" cadence was most optimal at 6,315 steps and brought a 67% reduction in dementia risk.
The researchers said the optimal peak 30-minute cadence was a quick 112 steps per minute for 30 minutes of a person’s day, and not necessarily consecutively. This was linked to a 62% decrease in dementia risk, according to the study.
"The findings suggest that a dose of just under 10 000 steps per day may be optimally associated with a lower risk of dementia. Steps performed at higher intensity resulted in stronger associations," the researchers concluded.
The research was based on the U.K. Biobank, a large, long-term study of genetic, physical, and health data involving half a million individuals across the United Kingdom. It was led by researchers from the University of Southern Denmark in Odense, Denmark, and the University of Sydney in Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.
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Dementia is not a specific disease but rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions — interfering with everyday activities.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency estimates that 5.8 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including 5.6 million aged 65 and older and about 200,000 under age 65 with younger-onset Alzheimer’s.
Physical activity linked to lower risk of cognitive decline, previous research shows
Previous research looking at physical activity and dementia has suggested similar results.
A study published in January found evidence that regular exercise can improve the protection of the brain against dementia. The researchers tracked late-life physical activity in elderly participants and found that people who were more physically active exhibited higher levels of proteins used by the brain to exhibit healthy cognitive function.
A separate study in June in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggested that a decline in an older person’s walking speed could assess the risk of future dementia. The team found that a dual decline in gait and cognitive function compared with non-decliners was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia.
"Physical activity is a valuable part of any overall body wellness plan and is associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline," the Alzheimer’s Association states on its website. "If it’s safe for you, engage in cardiovascular exercise to elevate your heart rate. This will increase the blood flow to your brain and body, providing additional nourishment while reducing potential dementia risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol."
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New Report Identifies Potential Medicare Cost Savings by Changing Supervision Requirement; Underscores Critical Role of Therapy Assistants in Rural and Underserved Areas
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The results of a new independent, nonpartisan study, commissioned by a coalition of health care provider groups, including the American Physical Therapy Association, show Medicare could save between $168 million and $242 million over 10 years by reducing administrative burdens on physical therapists and occupational therapists. These savings could help offset urgently needed changes necessary to improve access to therapy services for Medicare beneficiaries and to provide relief to rural and medically underserved areas of the country experiencing therapy workforce shortages. The win-win findings underscore the urgent need for Congress to pass pending legislation that would make those improvements possible.
The study, conducted by Dobson DaVanzo & Associates, looked at the potential financial impact of the Stabilizing Medicare Access to Rehabilitation and Therapy Act, or SMART Act (H.R. 5536), introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., and Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo. The bill aims to exempt rural or underserved areas from a 15% Medicare payment cut implemented earlier this year when services are provided by an occupational therapy assistant or physical therapist assistant. That cut was implemented on Jan. 1, 2022, and applies to OTA and PTA services under Medicare Part B.
"Many seniors and Medicare recipients rely on physical and occupational therapy services to maintain their independence and stay healthy and mobile after illness or injury," said Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill. "These misguided pay cuts will cause severe harm to older Americans in underserved communities and to physical and occupational therapy assistants — many of whom are people of color."
"Through the SMART Act we can improve access to physical and occupational therapy services while cutting red tape in Washington," said Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo. "I'm proud to co-lead this legislation with Representative Rush that will not only expand seniors' access to treatment, especially in rural and underserved areas, but will also preserve the functional therapy community for future generations of Medicare patients."
In addition, the legislation would bring supervision requirements of OTAs and PTAs under Medicare Part B in private therapist practices in line with state licensure laws, as well as all other settings where Medicare beneficiaries receive therapy services.
The study projects costs and savings associated with both provisions of the SMART Act. Results show that the cost savings generated through the change in supervision for OTAs and PTAs in the outpatient setting could help pay for the elimination of the 15% assistant payment cut in rural or underserved areas, which is estimated to cost CMS from $741 million to $1.58 billion over 10 years.
These provisions of the SMART Act would make therapy services more accessible to millions of Americans experiencing challenges accessing these services in rural or underserved areas, where beneficiaries are 50% more likely to receive therapy from an OTA or PTA. The standardization of general supervision requirements for private practices is cost-effective and would reduce administrative burden while implementing common-sense consistency with state laws and across all other Medicare settings.
The research was commissioned by the American Physical Therapy Association, American Health Care Association, American Occupational Therapy Association, Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation, National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies, National Association for the Support of Long-Term Care, and APTA Private Practice, a section of the American Physical Therapy Association.
The press release can be access online at: dobson-report-9-7-22.pdf (apta.org)
The report can be accessed online at: Dobson | DaVanzo & Associates, LLC - Health Care Consulting - Publications (dobsondavanzo.com)
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A guide for Chicago fall leaf peepers
CHICAGO - Meteorological fall is a week old. Sept. 1 was the first day of autumn. I've noticed some signs of fall already. Large groups of geese are gathering and flying in their "v" formation. Daylight is shrinking as the sun comes up later and sets sooner.
Over the next week we will lose nearly 20 minutes of daylight. Over the next two weeks we will lose nearly 40 minutes of daylight. We will lose almost and hour and a half by a month from now. We lose almost three minutes every day.
The very beginning of the appearance of fall colors is being reported in parts of the U.P. where some minimal color change is happening.
Here are some links for following the fall colors as they change in the Midwest:
- Pure Michigan Enews
- Pure Michigan Fall Color Map
- Wisconsin Fall Color Report
- Illinois Fall Color Report
Smokymountains.com has an interactive fall foliage prediction map that covers the whole country. It predicts peak fall colors in northern Illinois around Oct. 17-24.
There are many things that impact our fall colors. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, "a succession of warm, sunny days and cool, crisp but not freezing nights seems to bring about the most spectacular color displays".
Drought can also have an impact by making the colors more lackluster and less vibrant. The good news is that none of northern Illinois is in a drought. There are some spots that are on the verge of dipping into a drought. It is considered "abnormally dry" from about the city on southward past Kankakee.
The longer range fall forecast has us "leaning below" average in terms of precipitation. So it is still possible a portion of our area could slip into a moderate drought. That could mean the fall colors won't be as fantastic there compared to areas that are doing ok in terms of rainfall.
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Too much rain is also a problem. It can make trees more vulnerable to fungal diseases. The stress that causes on trees could also diminish the vibrancy of the fall colors show. A combination of wet and windy weather also has a negative impact. The rain and wind can simply strip the trees of their leaves.
The requirement of many warm sunny days may be met. The long range fall temperature outlook has us "leaning above" average from September through November.
Certain pigments of colors are constant through the life of a leaf and break through like clockwork when the chlorophyll levels fall and greens give way to shades of orange, for example. The red hues can vary more from year to year since they are more sensitive to things like light, moisture and temperature. That makes them more difficult to predict.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2020, Google has identified and delisted 2 million websites for launching phishing attacks—an army of nefarious websites that Cisco says have hit 86 percent of all global companies. In today's climate, Integris warns companies to prepare for these three types of new attacks:
Hackers can research your company well enough to play the role of a new potential customer or an existing vendor in your system. They'll ask you to download their RFP or enter their new banking information into your system so that they can pay your latest invoice. With a few clicks, your employees could download a worm into your system or open your bank account to thieves.
Require researching the person or company before fulfilling the request.
Most people know better than to put their contact information and emails on social media accounts set to "public." That information is all a hacker needs to set up an account in your employee's name on damaging websites, like child porn sites. Hackers can use that "proof" to extort employees into giving up their corporate passwords.
Teach employees to only use in-app messaging on social media sites and never give out their personal or professional emails.
Hackers can sample your CEO's voice using AI technology, then use that sample to call up your accounts receivable department. "Add this new vendor to the system, and transfer this money," they may say, sounding precisely like your CEO. When employees realize it wasn't your CEO making that call, the money will be gone without a trace.
Ask for code words, account numbers, or other forms of two-factor verification. No exceptions.
For more information on how to prevent cybersecurity breaches, visit the Integris website at www.integrisit.com/blog.
Integris is a premium, national, managed IT services provider, dedicated to helping our customers stay one step ahead of their IT infrastructure and data safety needs. Integris offers strategic IT consulting services, hardware and software management, networking, a 24/7 service desk, on-site troubleshooting/installations, cybersecurity monitoring, backup solutions, and more. Founded in 2021 from the merger of several like-minded MSPs, Integris offers clients the power of a national network, with the personal service of a nearby, local-market MSP. With 500 employees now serving 1200 clients in 10 states and counting, Integris looks forward to rapid expansion across the US. For a list of current locations, visit: www.integrisit.com.
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WASHINGTON ― Several U.S. senators on Tuesday asked for additional briefings and reports on President Joe Biden’s new $13.7 billion funding request for Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s invasion.
The White House budget office last week announced the latest Ukraine aid request, which includes $11.7 billion for security and economic assistance through December. It also seeks an additional $2 billion to reduce domestic energy costs driven up in part by the war.
Defense spending panel chairman Jon Tester, D-Mont., told Defense News he wants Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin or Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks to provide more information on the request.
“I’m not opposed to it; I just want to know what’s in it,” said Tester.
Armed Services Committee members Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., also asked that the Pentagon brief the Armed Services Committee and submit a report with more details.
In addition to the new request, Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., told Defense News the Biden administration should quickly use the roughly $2.8 billion in untapped drawdown authority to send materiel from U.S. stockpiles to Ukraine, because the authority is due to expire by Oct. 1.
He lambasted the White House for only requesting $7.2 billion within the new $13.7 billion request for the Defense Department, arguing that’s far too low.
Since last August, the Biden has used presidential drawdown authority 11 times to provide tens of billions of dollars in military assistance to Ukraine.
The $7.2 billion in new Ukraine aid includes another $3.7 billion in presidential drawdown authority and a further $1.5 billion to replenish items sent to Ukraine from U.S. stockpiles. Another $3 billion, under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, would allow the Pentagon to contract for new weapons and equipment for Ukraine.
Separately, the Pentagon would get just under $1.6 billion to continue the U.S. troop presence bolstering NATO’s eastern edge after Russia invaded. The U.S. has temporarily deployed about 20,000 forces and now has about 100,000 U.S. service members in Europe.
“This aid package is insufficient to provide the Ukrainians with what they need to win,” Inhofe said in a post to Twitter last week. “The Biden admin is now explicitly arguing to provide Ukraine with less military aid than Congress gave them several months ago in a massive bipartisan vote. Congress will have to lead again.”
“It’s clear that Congress will have a lot of work to do to improve a Ukraine aid package when we return. The American people deserve a military aid strategy that protects U.S. national interests by helping the Ukrainians end this war quickly,” he added in the post.
Asked Tuesday whether the Pentagon would use the $2.8 billion in unused drawdown authority before it expires, Defense Department press secretary, Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder, didn’t directly answer.
The Pentagon is “committed to using the aid that we have to support Ukraine,” he said. “And we’ll continue to work very closely with the interagency and with Congress to ensure that we’re spending that aid as expeditiously as possible to support them in their fight.”
Congress in March approved a $13.6 billion Ukraine aid package. Lawmakers tripled that funding in May with another $40 billion package of military, economic and food aid for Ukraine and U.S. allies, which the White House says was designed to last through September. The Biden administration had initially asked for a lower amount – $33 billion – in its second Ukraine supplemental aid request.
The $40 billion Ukraine aid package came to roughly $2 billion per month in drawdown authority, and the Biden administration’s new request equates to roughly $1 billion per month, according to a Republican congressional aide.
“That is the central fight that we’re going to have about this supplemental spending,” said the aide, who was not authorized to speak with the press. “They want to go at roughly half the rate Congress told them to go. They’re not breaking the law when they don’t use drawdown authority. It is a violation, I would argue, of the spirit of the law.”
The White House submitted the latest request as part of a continuing resolution to fund the government through December, which Congress must pass before the end of the month to avert a shutdown. But some Republicans called for a clean government funding bill, raising the prospect Congress might pass another stand-alone Ukraine supplemental.
“The cleaner the better,” said Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama, the top Republican on both the Appropriations Committee and its defense spending panel. “We have to see where we are and where our caucus is.”
Roughly $750 million in the new Ukraine aid request would go toward procurement, in part increasing production of guided multiple launch rocket systems, or GMLRS. Recent aid packages in the artillery-focused war have included Lockheed Martin-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, with GMLRS ammunition.
A separate provision would expand the pool of recipients for U.S. foreign military financing loans beyond just NATO countries to other countries impacted by the situation in Ukraine. The idea is to encourage those countries to donate materiel to Ukraine, which foreign military financing loans would then replenish.
“We have rallied the world to support the people of Ukraine as they defend their democracy and we cannot allow that support to Ukraine to run dry,” the Office of Management and Budget said in its announcement last week. “The people of Ukraine have inspired the world, and the Administration remains committed to supporting the Ukrainian people as they continue to stand resolute and display extraordinary courage in the face of Russia’s full-scale invasion.”
Joe Gould is the senior Pentagon reporter for Defense News, covering the intersection of national security policy, politics and the defense industry. He served previously as Congress reporter.
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Rahul Gandhi has said the Indian national flag is under attack. The Congress leader used the tricolour as a reference to target the BJP-led Centre during the launch of his Bharat Jodo Yatra at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.
Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and the RSS of using the tricolour to play divisive politics. "Some people look at the flag and they see, three colours, a chakra, and a piece of cloth," he said.
"India is not the imposition of one idea on its people. India is the history, language, and culture of every single person. India is the institution, the free media, and the judiciary that protects this flag.
"The flag guarantees every single person protection and a free and fair life in this country, the right to practice any religion, speak any language they desire ... but the BJP thinks this is their personal property."
Rahul takes a dig at Sitharaman
Recently, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised her objection to not finding the picture of PM Modi in a fair price shop in Telangana.
Without mentioning the incident, Rahul said that even though the nation was faced with its "worst-ever economic crisis, highest level of unemployment ever seen" advertisements will never show that. "You'll only see the image of the prime minister," he said.
During her Telangana visit, Sitharaman had claimed that the Centre was supplying free rice to the poor under the Prime Minister's Garib Kalyan Yojana hence his picture should be placed on the sacs.
However, the state-ruling Telangana Rashtra Samiti responded to Sitharaman's demand by sticking PM Modi's images on gas cylinders alongside its price. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2022/09/07/rahul-gandhi-bharat-jodo-yatra-kanyakumari-national-flag.amp.html | 2022-09-07T17:29:43Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2022/09/07/rahul-gandhi-bharat-jodo-yatra-kanyakumari-national-flag.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Rahul Gandhi has said the Indian national flag is under attack. The Congress leader used the tricolour as a reference to target the BJP-led Centre during the launch of his Bharat Jodo Yatra at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.
Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and the RSS of using the tricolour to play divisive politics. "Some people look at the flag and they see, three colours, a chakra, and a piece of cloth," he said.
"India is not the imposition of one idea on its people. India is the history, language, and culture of every single person. India is the institution, the free media, and the judiciary that protects this flag.
"The flag guarantees every single person protection and a free and fair life in this country, the right to practice any religion, speak any language they desire ... but the BJP thinks this is their personal property."
Rahul takes a dig at Sitharaman
Recently, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised her objection to not finding the picture of PM Modi in a fair price shop in Telangana.
Without mentioning the incident, Rahul said that even though the nation was faced with its "worst-ever economic crisis, highest level of unemployment ever seen" advertisements will never show that. "You'll only see the image of the prime minister," he said.
During her Telangana visit, Sitharaman had claimed that the Centre was supplying free rice to the poor under the Prime Minister's Garib Kalyan Yojana hence his picture should be placed on the sacs.
However, the state-ruling Telangana Rashtra Samiti responded to Sitharaman's demand by sticking PM Modi's images on gas cylinders alongside its price. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2022/09/07/rahul-gandhi-bharat-jodo-yatra-kanyakumari-national-flag.html | 2022-09-07T17:29:49Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2022/09/07/rahul-gandhi-bharat-jodo-yatra-kanyakumari-national-flag.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct grass week on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Aug. 09, 2022. Grass week instills the fundamentals of firearm safety and handling in recruits before firing week. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Godfrey Ampong) | https://www.dvidshub.net/video/856439/alpha-company-grass-week-b-roll | 2022-09-07T17:34:58Z | dvidshub.net | control | https://www.dvidshub.net/video/856439/alpha-company-grass-week-b-roll | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Mark Cannizzaro previews the AFC North as The Post gives division-by-division breakdowns ahead of the 2022 NFL season.
1. Cincinnati Bengals
Coach: Zac Taylor
2021 record: 10-7
O/U wins: 9.5
Key additions: OT La’el Collins, C Ted Karras, TE Hayden Hurst, S Daxton Hill, CB Cam Taylor-Britt
Key departures: TE C.J. Uzomah, WR Auden Tate, DT Larry Ogunjobi
First-and-goal: The Bengals addressed protecting QB Joe Burrow with the signings of Karras, Collins and Alex Cappa. Combine that with Burrow and his skill-position weapons, and the Bengals’ offense will be even better in ’22. If you recall the Super Bowl, Burrow was chased all game by the Rams defense. This was a message for Cincinnati, which spent the ’21 offseason building up its skill positions (they passed on tackle Penei Sewell in the draft and took receiver Ja’Marr Chase). This year’s offseason mission has been to protect Burrow, who was sacked 51 times in the regular season and 19 more times in the postseason last year.
Fourth-and-long: The Bengals went from a six-win team in 2020 to the Super Bowl in ’21. They won’t be taking anyone by surprise in ’22. How will this young team handle being the hunted? There may be some minor early-season health questions with Burrow having appendix removal surgery and receiver Tee Higgins having a March procedure to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder.
Cann’s Call: 11-6. Last year, the Bengals got hot at the right time and rode the late-season momentum all the way to the Super Bowl. The confidence from a ride like that is priceless and has to help them in ’22.
2. Baltimore Ravens
Coach: John Harbaugh
2021 record: 8-9
O/U wins: 10.5
Key additions: S Marcus Williams, S Kyle Hamilton, T Morgan Moses, C Tyler Linderbaum, TE Charlie Kolar
Key departures: WR Marquise Brown, WR Sammy Watkins, DT Brandon Williams
First-and-goal: The Ravens were a mess on defense last season, yielding an NFL-high 4,742 passing yards and 31 passing touchdowns. Thanks to a rash of injuries, the Ravens were ranked 25th — their lowest rating since 1997 — and gave up a league-high 16 plays of 40 yards or more. Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale was fired, Williams was signed and Hamilton was drafted, plus the Ravens got younger and more athletic on the defensive line.
Fourth-and-long: QB Lamar Jackson needs to be a better passer. Last year, he ranked 23rd in passer rating (87.0), was 22nd in completion percentage (.644) and he threw a career-high 13 interceptions. The Ravens finished third in the NFL in rushing yards last season, but for about 600 fewer yards and six fewer TDs than in 2020. A reason for that? Running backs J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards were lost for the season before Week 1 with knee injuries, forcing the Ravens to look to journeymen Devonta Freeman, Latavius Murray and even Le’Veon Bell to fill in. Baltimore looks to reestablish its rushing attack in ’22 with Dobbins and Edwards on track to return. In the offseason, the Ravens made the offensive line a priority after the team allowed a franchise-record 57 sacks last season, signing Moses and drafting Linderbaum in the first round.
Cann’s Call: 10-7. The key is Jackson, who is coming off missing the final four games in 2021 and is entering the final year of his rookie contract, seeking a new deal. If no deal is struck, there’s a question whether it becomes a distraction for him. If he can avoid that, the Ravens should be a playoff team.
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3. Pittsburgh Steelers
Coach: Mike Tomlin
2021 record: 9-7-1
O/U wins: 7.5
Key additions: QB Mitch Trubisky, QB Kenny Pickett, WR Miles Boykin, WR George Pickens
Key departures: QB Ben Roethlisberger, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR James Washington, WR Ray-Ray McCloud
First-and-goal: RB Najee Harris had a great rookie year in ’21 with 1,667 yards from scrimmage (second among NFL RBs behind only Jonathan Taylor) and 10 touchdowns. He ranked second in the league with 307 carries last year and led all RBs with 74 catches. Defensively, pass rusher T.J. Watt leads the way. Despite nagging injuries in ’21, he managed to produce 22.5 sacks and was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
Fourth-and-long: For the first time since 2005, the Steelers will play with a starting quarterback not named Ben Roethlisberger. This is a great unknown for Pittsburgh. Trubisky, who had an uneven four seasons in Chicago before spending last season in Buffalo as Josh Allen’s backup, has another chance to be a starter, but Pickett, who had an impressive summer, is not far from starting. The 20th-overall pick in the draft completed 67.2 percent of his passes for 4,319 yards, 42 TDs and seven interceptions in 2021 at Pitt. The NFL, of course, will be a different animal for him.
Cann’s Call: 7-10. Tomlin is one of the best head coaches in the league. If he can lead this team to the playoffs with the QB change, he deserves to be Coach of the Year. The change from Big Ben, even though it was time for him to retire, will prove to be too much for the Steelers to overcome.
4. Cleveland Browns
Coach: Kevin Stefanski
2021 record: 8-9
O/U wins: 8.5
Key additions: QB Deshaun Watson, QB Jacoby Brissett, WR Amari Cooper, WR David Bell, K Cade York
Key departures: QB Baker Mayfield, WR Jarvis Landry, TE Austin Hooper
First-and-goal: The Browns return their top three RBs from 2021 — Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt and D’Ernest Johnson — which will help the unsettled quarterback situation. Chubb has averaged 5.3 yards per carry since 2018. Hunt, who missed nine games last season, is the speedster in the group. Johnson produced 534 yards and 5.3 YPC in 2021. Defensively, the Browns have a Defensive Player of the Year candidate in Myles Garrett. Cooper, who has produced more than 1,000 receiving yards in five of the past seven seasons, is a big offseason pickup.
Fourth-and-long: Watson, whom the Browns paid a guaranteed $230 million, will miss the first 11 games of the season serving a suspension. That means Brissett is the QB, a player who has had an uneven career to date.
Cann’s Call: 7-10. There’s simply been too much turmoil that’s surrounded the franchise this offseason, particularly at the QB position. It’ll prove to be too much to overcome. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/07/afc-north-preview-predictions-picks-for-2022-nfl-season/ | 2022-09-07T17:37:42Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/07/afc-north-preview-predictions-picks-for-2022-nfl-season/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Two of the brightest young stars in tennis will meet for a spot in the 2022 US Open semi-finals on Wednesday night. Carlos Alcaraz is a -192 favorite over Jannik Sinner, even though it’s the Italian who has won the two most recent encounters between these two wunderkinds, including a Round of 16 victory at Wimbledon in June.
Both players are coming off five-set thrillers last round, but Alcaraz has looked the more impressive player on the hard courts in Queens. The 19-year-old phenom went his first three matches without dropping a set and then was composed — and somehow still fresh — in the deciding set over Cilic.
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Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner US Open prediction
While Alcaraz has been pretty consistent through the first four rounds, Sinner’s level has been a little bit spotty. The 21-year-old Italian needed five sets to defeat World No. 93 Daniel Altmaier in Round 1, dropped the opening set to Brandon Nakashima in Round 3 and then had all sorts of trouble with the hard-hitting-but-one-dimensional Ilya Ivashka in his last match. Not only did Sinner need five sets to best the Belarussian, but he was also down a break in the final leg of the match.
Winning when you’re not at your best is certainly a sign of a great player and quite impressive for a player of Sinner’s age, but he’ll need to up his level if he’s going to be able to stay in a match with an in-form Alcaraz.
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The appeal of getting Sinner at +158 won’t be lost on plenty of people. He is one of the best players in the world already, has gotten the better of Alcaraz the last two times they’ve played and the two players have very similar records on hard courts this season.
But that does overlook one thing. Sinner has spent two more hours on court during this tournament and has been under pressure for a good chunk of that time.
The narrative for this match is that it’s going to be a ripper that should be decided late in the New York evening, but Sinner’s inconsistent form over the last month could be a red flag for those looking to back the Italian in any way. Instead, there seems to be some value zagging while everyone else is zigging and backing the Spaniard to make quick work of his rival.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner pick
The Bet: Carlos Alcaraz to win in straight sets (+270, FanDuel) | https://nypost.com/2022/09/07/us-open-prediction-carlos-alcaraz-vs-jannik-sinner-odds-picks/ | 2022-09-07T17:38:39Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/07/us-open-prediction-carlos-alcaraz-vs-jannik-sinner-odds-picks/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NEW YORK (AP) — A skeleton from 31,000 years ago may be the earliest evidence found of amputation surgery in humans.
According to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature, the remains show a child from Indonesia who had part of their left leg cut off on purpose.
The prehistoric patient recovered from the surgery and lived for at least six more years before dying from unknown causes.
The remaining leg bone shows a clean cut, which scientists say means the leg wasn't bitten off by an animal or crushed in an accident.
The study may show that early hunter-gatherers paid more attention to health care than previously thought.
The remains were discovered when researchers were exploring a cave in Borneo.
Researchers aren't sure what tool was used to amputate or how infection didn't occur, but they believe sharp stone tool and plants could've been used.
Before this one, the earliest prehistoric amputation was discovered in 2007 when researchers found a French farmer from 7,000 years ago who had his forearm partially removed. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/stone-age-skeleton-missing-foot-may-show-oldest-amputation | 2022-09-07T17:42:40Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/stone-age-skeleton-missing-foot-may-show-oldest-amputation | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
CLARENCE, N.Y. (WKBW) — A military veteran has his sights set on an ambitious journey.
Chad Miller and his team are training to row across the Atlantic Ocean.
The men first got to know each other while serving in different roles in Iraq.
"We're real big advocates when it comes to veterans' mental health. It's kind of been a passion of mine ever since I separated and seen my own transition and my own struggles," Miller said.
They are hoping to set an example for other veterans who are struggling.
The all-Air Force and Security Forces team will be in a 20-foot row boat. They plan to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic— completely unassisted.
Their trip will begin off the coast of the Carolinas and they plan to end in the Canary Islands.
Along with raising funds and awareness, Miller and his team hope to inspire veterans to "live their lives instead of taking them."
"With our team, we've decided to change the dynamic of Fight Oar Die's mission to inspiring veterans to go out and row their own oceans, whether it be getting off the couch, going to do something, finding their purpose," Miller said.
Miller and his team are competing in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge Race, which begins Dec. 12.
This will be the first time an all-Air Force veteran team will be entered to compete.
This story was originally reported by Pheben Kassahun on wkbw.com. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/veterans-training-to-row-across-atlantic-ocean | 2022-09-07T17:42:52Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/veterans-training-to-row-across-atlantic-ocean | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
1988 cold case solved after killer identified through DNA test from family
ATLANTA (WGCL/Gray News) - Authorities in Georgia have solved a cold case from 1988 after they used newly-uncovered genetic evidence to find out who was responsible.
They believe it may be the first time that DNA technology identified both the victim and the killer in a single cold case, WGCL reports.
Stacey Chahorski was just 19 years old when she was killed. Her body was found along the highway in Dade County, not far from the Alabama-Georgia border.
For the last 33 years, investigators didn’t know much more about the case, including the identities of both her and her killer.
Decades later, Chahorski’s family finally got some answers in the form of new genealogy DNA testing. The technology is used to positively identify a person’s DNA.
“We are standing here today, almost 34 years later, to say we have finally identified Stacey Chahorski’s killer,” Ken Farley, FBI Atlanta special agent in charge, said.
Police said the killer has been identified as Hank Wise. Investigators said they matched a living family member’s DNA to his.
Wise was a trucker whose route crossed through the Southeast and whose DNA was also found at the scene. He had a criminal history in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina, according to WGCL.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation are glad they persisted. The GBI special agent in charge, Joe Montgomery, said he talked to the victim’s mother to tell her they’ve identified her daughter’s killer.
“She, of course, was upset,” he said. “But she was very thankful to everybody that I mentioned and was just overwhelmed.”
Investigators said Wise is no longer alive and that he died in a fiery vehicle accident in 1999.
But now, at least, the family has some peace that their daughter’s killer is no longer roaming free.
“Let this serve as a warning to every murderer, rapist, and violent offender out there,” Farley said. “The FBI and our partners will not give up. It may take years or even decades, but we continually seek justice for victims and their families.”
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Mysterious object spotted flying low over Arizona
Published: Sep. 7, 2022 at 12:28 PM CDT|Updated: 13 minutes ago
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD/Gray News) – An unusual object flew over Tucson Wednesday morning, leaving many people questioning what they saw.
According to KOLD, the first object was seen around 5:20 a.m.
As seen in the University of Arizona Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences webcam, it appears to be flying to the west or northwest at a relatively low altitude.
After the object goes out of view, another is seen descending at the extreme left of the camera’s view.
What do you think it could be?
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There was a colorful mess on Interstate-85 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Officials say a 55-gallon drum of dye fell out of an overturned trailer Tuesday afternoon.
Crews spent hours cleaning up the mess and traffic was halted, causing a backup for miles.
"While the colors are pretty, we're pretty sure you don't want it on your car," Spartanburg Emergency Management said on Facebook.
Some of the dye may have trickled into the nearby Tyger River, causing a colorful sheen, authorities said.
The dye was organic and water soluble. Officials claim it doesn't pose an environmental threat to the area. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/dye-spill-leaves-behind-a-mess-on-south-carolina-interstate | 2022-09-07T17:51:10Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/dye-spill-leaves-behind-a-mess-on-south-carolina-interstate | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Maura Healey is breaking barriers in Massachusetts.
The openly gay politician officially won the Democratic primary for governor Tuesday night.
"My path is one of optimism, working together, with intention, to get things done," Healey said in her victory speech.
If she wins the general election in November, she would become the state's first openly gay female governor.
Healey will take on Republican Geoff Diehl, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
Recent polling shows Healey as the favorite to win the race.
Healey could become one of two gay women elected as governors of U.S. states in November. Tina Kotek also won the Democratic nomination in Oregon in May.
The two women are vying to become the first openly gay women to lead U.S. states. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/massachusetts-could-elect-first-openly-gay-female-governor | 2022-09-07T17:51:16Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/massachusetts-could-elect-first-openly-gay-female-governor | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Timothy Bolen and Patrick Canez will challenge their minds and bodies this weekend in Wisconsin. The longtime friends will complete their first Ironman together.
“As long as the lord is letting me do this physically, I’m gonna do whatever it takes on race day to get to the finish, to get this done,” said Bolen sitting next to Canez.
Their relationship has flourished through Bolen's nonprofit 2gether We Live, which pairs athletes with folks like Canez, who was born with cerebral palsy.
It's an organization inspired by another nonprofit called Best Buddies, both of which have an overarching mission to help those with intellectual or physical disabilities live their best lives.
“He just has a desire to race and wants to race, and I wish he could verbally say that to you,” said Bolen. “When we’re on the course and he’s laughing and he’s engaged and he’s yelling at every person we’re running by, he’s just in his element.”
To accomplish the feat, the two will team up using specialized equipment.
Allowing Bolen to perform the swimming, cycling, and running over the 130-mile race with Canez every step of the way.
For the 2.4-mile swim, Bolen will pull Canez in a raft attached to his waist, they will share a specialized tandem bike for the 100+ mile cycle, and Bolen will push Canez in a running stroller for the last 26 miles.
In 2015, the two took on an Ironman event in Lake Tahoe, but course conditions sidelined their efforts.
“It was not conducive for the equipment we had,” said Bolen. “For us not to be able to finish that was devastating for me personally.”
This time around, they’re determined to change that. Especially considering their newfound urgency, as Bolen was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2020.
“I think anyone who hears the phrase, you have cancer, and you get a diagnosis, especially one that’s a terminal one knows that every day counts, every minute counts, every hour counts,” said Bolen.
He was given an average of seven years to live. A devastating diagnosis that makes their journey even more remarkable.
“He lights up when he and Tim run together,” said Patrick Canez's mom Sandra Canez. “He’s blossomed. It gives him a chance to go out and experience what we experience. To have a fuller life despite the challenge he faces.”
Sandra Canez said she does worry about the day Bolen is no longer here alongside their son.
“Yes,” said Sandra Canez, holding back tears. “But I can’t focus on that, I have to focus on their friendship and just the bond that the two of them have.”
A bond that will survive this grueling race and whatever comes next.
Instead, Bolen, Patrick Canez, and their families are focusing on the here and now, the love and kinship they all now share.
With plans to cross that finish line together and shout out the phrase they've dreamed of for so long.
“Oh, easily I can tell you, 'Patrick, we are Ironmen, right?' That’s exactly what I’m going to scream when we get done,” said Bolen as Patrick Canez nodded in excitement. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/special-friendship-inspires-ironman-attempt-in-the-face-of-a-terminal-diagnosis | 2022-09-07T17:51:40Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/special-friendship-inspires-ironman-attempt-in-the-face-of-a-terminal-diagnosis | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
UVALDE, Texas — Students in Uvalde, Texas, went back to school Tuesday.
For many, it was the first time survivors set foot inside classrooms since the violent attack back in May, where 19 students and two teachers were killed inside Robb Elementary School.
To help kids cope, therapy dogs were on several campuses.
"We're trained to be quiet. We don't want to do a lot of talking. We want them to interact with the dog and to feel what the dog can help them through their emotions," Bonnie Fear with Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry told ABC affiliate KSAT.
Students that attended the elementary school are now spread throughout the district.
With many students returning to the district, some parents opted for virtual learning or private schools. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/therapy-dogs-help-kids-cope-on-first-day-of-school-in-uvalde | 2022-09-07T17:51:53Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/therapy-dogs-help-kids-cope-on-first-day-of-school-in-uvalde | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
17-year-old charged in fentanyl overdose death of 15-year-old girl, deputies say
SEMMES, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) – A 17-year-old is facing charges in the overdose death of a 15-year-old girl in Alabama, according to officials.
The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office said Adrianna Taylor was found dead at a home in Semmes last Wednesday, likely due to a fentanyl overdose.
On Tuesday, the sheriff’s office announced the arrest of a 17-year-old, who is being charged with manslaughter and distribution of a controlled substance.
The 17-year-old’s name is not being released at this time due to being a minor.
According to Chief Deputy Paul Burch, investigators learned that Taylor likely ingested pills that were laced with fentanyl.
Burch said he anticipates more arrests will be made in the case.
“In certain instances, they can face murder charges. It may be manslaughter because you’re knowingly selling something that could lead to the death of a person,” Burch said. “We do anticipate a number of charges on a number of people.”
Taylor was a student at Mary G. Montgomery High School, just a few weeks shy of her 16th birthday.
WALA reached out to Taylor’s family, who did not want to comment.
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The Rigorous Glamour of Deeda Blair
The medical research advocate and style arbiter maintains that curiosity breeds good taste.
You’ve been in the public eye for decades as a style icon and a medical research crusader, but you’ve just written your first book, Deeda Blair: Food, Flowers & Fantasy [Rizzoli]. Why now?
Do you see all those parchment scrapbooks on the shelves in my library? They’re collections I’ve kept of the things I think are beautiful, fascinating, unexpected.
In addition to recollections of your life in the 1960s and ’70s with your late husband, the diplomat William Blair, there are tips on entertaining, descriptions of fantasy meals set in historic palaces, and lots of unique recipes. In your version of chilled cauliflower soup, the key ingredient is shards of ice.
With that recipe, you have to be precise. You crush the ice using a hammer, and then, with the speed of lightning, you put in the frisée and the homemade bread crumbs and rush it to the table before the ice melts. That’s how you get the crunch. My guests adore it.
You’re known for your supremely original style. In the book, you write that good taste is not innate; it’s learned. You’ve learned from many people whose taste was legendary.
I’m an observer. I have enormous curiosity, and I don’t hesitate to ask about things. And I don’t like the conventional or the ordinary. But I’ve had the luxury of knowing very, very creative people. One of my most influential friends was Hubert de Givenchy. I’ll never forget the first time he took me to Château du Jonchet, his house in the country. He had what I’d call a magnificent simplicity. There was a giant blue Miró on the wall, and some worktables and a few very good rattan chairs. Nothing else—no rug, nothing.
In Chicago, where you grew up, you attended a very strict, traditional Catholic school. How were the uniforms?
Deplorable. Blue serge jackets, brown knee socks, and oxfords. Eventually, they switched from oxfords to penny loafers. They had to subscribe to the fashion of the day. [Laughs]
Did you ever get into trouble with the nuns?
They would get quite upset with me. One day, I was so frustrated I kicked a loafer right off my foot, and it went through a stained glass window. I can’t remember what my punishment was that time, but usually it was to stay after school for nearly two hours, copying the New Testament.
When you first branched into science, in the 1960s, you’d already made your name as an haute couture client and a great hostess at the U.S. embassies in Copenhagen and Manila. Did your glamorous reputation make it harder for people to take you seriously as an advocate for research into treatments for illnesses such as cancer and, later on, AIDS? Or did you not care what people thought?
Oh, I cared. [Laughs] But people saw that I was serious. I would always be visiting every lab. At conferences, I would sit in the second row, and during breaks I would ask the scientists: “What do you think of this work?” People must have found that I became awfully dull.
Starting in 2004, your work on behalf of mental health became more personal due to a tragedy: Your only son, William, committed suicide.
William was bipolar. Living with someone who has bipolar disorder is extremely challenging. During the depressive period, they’re totally unreachable. And then in the manic phase, there are angry explosions and behaviors that, you know, you attempt to deal with, but you can’t. After William died, I received more than 600 condolence letters. I answered every one, and ended them with, “At last he has found peace.” And if you write that over and over, it makes a huge difference. In William’s memory, I started the Deeda Blair Research Initiative for Disorders of the Brain. One major focus is modernizing the education of postdocs in psychiatry. I’m leaving most of my estate to this fund. Mental illness is still so stigmatized, so misunderstood, and increasingly prevalent.
For young people, social media’s impact on depression and anxiety seems to be growing by the day. Do you ever look at Instagram?
I do. At first I found it, uh, disorderly. I think I posted a pale pink Rothko, and I never posted another thing. I follow maybe 12 people. There’s a fantastic garden lady, Deborah Nevins. Ralph Rucci has a good one. Recently, I ran into something called Reels. That was...an eye-opener. God. Instagram is seriously bad for your brain.
Still, your style is widely admired on social media—especially your hairstyle, which has hardly changed in 50 years. Who does your hair?
Ha, you’re really asking? Well, I’ll answer: It’s a Czech woman in a neighborhood shop. She’s younger than I am, but she’s elderly. She puts in the rollers, and I sit under the dryer. This is probably what your grandmother did. And I’ve kept the same hairstyle because in between appointments, I can do it myself. I put in five warm rollers before you came over today.
Makeup by Ren Nobuko at the Wall Group. Photo assistant: Amelia Hammond. | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/deeda-blair-book-interview-food-flowers-fantasy | 2022-09-07T17:57:06Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/deeda-blair-book-interview-food-flowers-fantasy | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne Will Literally Give You Goosebumps in the Good Nurse Trailer
Don’t let the title of The Good Nurse fool you: The titular character is bad, bad, bad news. Played by Eddie Redmayne, Charles Cullen is a full-on serial killer: As recounted in Charles Graeber’s 2013 deep dive into the real-life events, he’s believed to have murdered up to 400 people over the course of the 16 years he practiced in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. (Unsurprisingly, he’s currently serving 17 life sentences after confessing to 40 instances in which injected his patients with lethal doses of insulin.) But for the first 20 seconds of the trailer, you’d never guess that Redmayne’s Charles Cullen is capable of such monstrosities. “I don’t want to talk about work,” he tells his former coworker Amy Loughren (Jessica Chastain, fresh off her Oscar win) when they meet up at a diner. When she asks if it’s because what they’re saying is true, Charles replies with a look that will give you chills.
When the authorities ask her to take a look at the files of an old woman named Ana Martinez, Amy is puzzled to discover that she had a “very rare” level of insulin in her system at the time of her death. When a mom meets the same fate, she sets about tracking down some of those who worked with Charles. And there sure are a lot of his former coworkers: He’s worked at nine hospitals, bouncing to the next whenever the other nurses begin growing suspicious—and Amy is determined to make sure the flawed American healthcare system doesn’t allow him to move on to no. 10.
Before you watch the trailer, be warned: Tobias Lindholm, the Danish director who was also behind The Hunt (2012), may raise your goosebumps. (The same goes for Redmayne, who, like Chastain, prepped for The Good Nurse by going to “nursing school.”) Ahead of its October 19 theatrical release and October 26 Netflix premiere, get a taste of the film below. | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/the-good-nurse-trailer-jessica-chastain-eddie-redmayne | 2022-09-07T17:57:12Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/the-good-nurse-trailer-jessica-chastain-eddie-redmayne | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Emily Ratajkowski Puts Her Own Spin on Business Casual While Out With Gigi Hadid
It was so rainy on Tuesday in New York City that the National Weather Service issued a flood warning. But you’d never be able to tell from the evening’s paparazzi photos of Emily Ratajkowski, who looked put-together as ever when helping Gigi Hadid celebrate the launch of her new cashmere knitwear brand, Guest in Residence, at Le Chalet. Though, Ratajkowski opted for head-to-toe Miu Miu in the form of a cropped button-down, wide-legged navy trousers, and a black leather purse. The viral Miu Miu mini set may be a thing of the past, but Ratajkowski has remained loyal to the label’s cropped take on business casual. She starred in the brand’s most recent campaign, after all.
Hadid joined EmRata in embracing baggy trousers, pairing her Stella McCartney ones with a corset worn atop a pink button-down (by Guest in Residence, naturally). It’s unclear if Taylor Swift, who was also in attendance, followed suit; the only photo of her from the evening is a blurry closeup of her seated at a table.
Between EmRata, Hadid, Meghan Markle, and Rihanna, it seems the feelingly omnipresent big pants trend will continue into fall. And we aren’t complaining: They’re certainly easier to pull off than the micro skirts that were everywhere (thanks in large part to Miu Miu) earlier this year. | https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/emily-ratajkowski-big-pants | 2022-09-07T17:57:18Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/emily-ratajkowski-big-pants | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Harlem’s Fashion Row Marks 15th Anniversary With Janet Jackson and Issa Rae
Flashbulbs popped and phones were raised high on September 6 at Lincoln Center in New York City the moment Janet Jackson stepped into the room. The Grammy-winning superstar was in town to receive Harlem Fashion Row’s Icon of the Year Award.
“I truly apologize for being so late, but I literally just flew in from London,” she told the crowd, who responded loudly that there was no problem with her tardiness. (According to reports, she’d traveled across the pond to surprise Teyana Taylor at her concert.) Everyone was clearly happy to simply be in her presence.
Hours before, HFR hosted its annual runway show and Style Awards ceremony at the General Grant National Memorial in Harlem. Beneath white tents shielding attendees like Issa Rae (who received the inaugural Virgil Abloh Award), Sergio Hudson (named Designer of the Year), Robin Givhan (Editor of the Year), and W magazine alum Ade Samuel (Stylist of the Year) from a daylong downpour of rain, fashion industry heavyweights including Misa Hylton and Linda Fargo took in speeches from all the recipients, as well as a presentation from designers Clarence Ruth, Johnathan Hayden, and Nicole Benefield—all local, Black designers who showcased their spring 2023 collections.
Harlem’s Fashion Row had plenty to celebrate Tuesday night, which marked the organization’s 15th anniversary. The theme for the evening, “Future’s Past,” was meant to pay respect to the countless contributions, sacrifices, and innovations in fashion that Black designers, brands, and companies have put forth.
As such, Virgil Abloh, who passed away last November, was very much on people’s minds. The late designer’s spirit was cause for recognition, not only by LVMH, which sponsored the evening and is the owner of Louis Vuitton, but for the award winners as well. Janet Jackson, notably, wore Off-White, taking the stage at Lincoln Center wearing a taupe, tulle ballskirt paired with a t-shirt and black blazer. In her acceptance speech, Rae paid tribute to the former artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear for which the award is named.
“I unfortunately didn’t get a chance to know Virgil very well while he was here, but I was an admirer from afar,” she said. “When I think about him, I think of pure ingenuity, a path defining confidence—and I most appreciate him as a high-fashion doorman, just because of all the doors he opened for others, both intentionally and through his visibility.”
Of course, it wouldn’t be an Issa Rae speech without some laughs. “I’m incredibly grateful to get an award like this, an inaugural one at that, because I’m the first. Like, ever,” she continued. “As the first recipient of this award, I think Virgil would be okay with me coming to every future show to stunt on everyone else who gets this award after me. He’d be okay with that, right?”
After giving shout outs to her stylist Jason Rembert and Hudson, who “designed one of my favorite Emmy dresses ever,” Rae concluded with a message that felt poignant, especially in the scope of HFR’s legacy. “I love being the first,” she said, “but as long as I’m working, I vow to make sure I won’t be the last.” | https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/harlems-fashion-row-janet-jackson-issa-rae-sergio-hudson | 2022-09-07T17:57:24Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/harlems-fashion-row-janet-jackson-issa-rae-sergio-hudson | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
When the NASCAR Cup Series returns to Kansas Speedway this weekend for the second race in the division’s 10-race playoff, a host of drivers and teams are looking to grab the spotlight as the season winds down.
While Corey LaJoie and his Ryan-Sparks led No. 7 Spire Motorsports team missed the playoffs and won’t be racing for championship honors this season, the team will be turning heads on the track while making an impact, locally, for the Neosho (Mo.) School District.
Spire Motorsports has partnered with Circle B Diecast to showcase the Neosho Wildcat Nation aboard LaJoie’s No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400, honoring the school system Circle B president Brent Powell attended as a young student.
“When thinking of ideas for paint schemes this year, I wanted to run a tribute to the area I’ve always considered home,” said Powell. “I hope both past and present students from Neosho are extremely proud when they see Corey’s car on the track. I can’t think of a better driver or team to represent the Wildcat Nation than Corey LaJoie and Spire Motorsports.”
Neosho School District is made up of 11 campuses stretching from the Historic Downtown Square all the way to Goodman, Mo., educating approximately 4,700 children and young adults. The district’s mission is to prepare the youth of its community to be people who are intelligent, driven, and make lives better for those around them.
“Everyone is very excited to see our Wildcat speeding around the track,” said Jim Cummins, Superintendent of Neosho School District. “We never imagined a day when our school system would be represented in a NASCAR Cup Series race. Our entire district is very appreciative and will be cheering on the Circle B Diecast/Wildcat Nation car!”
In eleven previous Cup Series starts at the Kansas City (Kan.) oval, LaJoie has logged six top-25 finishes, including a 19th-place effort in the series most recent visit to the track. Dating back to 2011, the Concord, N.C., native also has one NASCAR Xfinity Series’ and one ARCA Menards Series’ start at Kansas Speedway.
“As one of my longtime supporters, I’m happy to represent Brent’s childhood school system,” said LaJoie. “I’m excited for that mean-looking Wildcat on the side of our Spire Motorsports/Circle B Diecast Chevy to give us some extra speed this weekend.”
Heading into Sunday’s race at Kansas Speedway, LaJoie has earned 11 top-20 finishes during the 2022 season, including a series/career best, fifth-place finish in March at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
“Brent, his wife LaDonna, and Circle B Diecast have been a part of the Spire family for almost its entire existence,” explained Spire Motorsports president Bill Anthony. “It’s extremely gratifying to see how both organizations have grown and evolved over the years. We’ve partnered on so many fun projects in the past, it’s great to see Brent pass his partnership assets on to his alma mater and shine a spotlight on the Neosho Wildcat Nation.”
The Hollywood Casino 400 from Kansas Speedway will be televised live on USA Sunday, September 11 beginning at 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The 28th of 36 races on the 2022 NCS schedule will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.
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Notes of Interest ● History at Kansas: In 21 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Kansas, Almirola has seven top-10 finishes and has led 69 laps. ● Last weekend at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, Almirola drove from a lap down to an 11th-place finish, which equaled his finishing position at Darlington in this year’s May race. ● 2022 Season: After 27 races this season, Almirola has earned two top-five finishes, seven top-10s, and has led six laps. His average finish and number of top-10s have bettered his totals for the entire 36-race 2021 season. ● Driver Points: Almirola arrives at Darlington 19th in the driver standings with 602 points. ● Almirola’s career: In 415 NASCAR Cup Series starts, Almirola has earned three wins, 28 top-five finishes, 91 top-10s, three poles, and has led 899 laps. ● Farmland, which has been bringing great tastes to tables since 1959, will adorn the No. 10 Ford Mustang with a special blue, white and green paint scheme. For over 60 years, Farmland has been the brand of the Heartland that fuels hard work – bringing home the spirit of the farm. Whether it’s a morning meal, weekly tailgate, or note tucked into a school lunch, Farmland celebrates the big and small traditions shared daily with food. Hard work, prioritizing time with family, finding comfort in wholesome, hearty meals, and nourishing the community – Farmland has been committed to these values from day one, so consumers can enjoy high-quality, flavorful, and wholesome pork products today and for many years to come. ● Back for More: Earlier this year, Almirola announced that he would step down from fulltime racing following the 2022 season.Through the course of the year, Almirola has discovered a new balance between his passion for racing and dedication to his family. His wife Janice, and kids Alex and Abby, join him on most race weekends, oftentimes enjoying once-in-a-lifetime experiences together as they travel the country. His rapport with crew chief Drew Blickensderfer has flourished, and the intense pressure he had put on himself was replaced with the joy of simply being present. Not only did Almirola see a new perspective on the sport, but so did anchor partner Smithfield Foods, who broached the subject of Almirola returning to fulltime racing in 2023. On Friday, Aug. 26, Almirola, Stewart-Haas Racing, and Smithfield Foods announced his return with a multi-year agreement and the largest allotment of races since joining the team in 2018. ● Beyond the 10 YouTube Series: In 2022, Almirola is once again sharing his life beyond the No. 10 Smithfield Ford with season four of his award-winning YouTube series. Fans and media can subscribe on YouTube to see Almirola’s personality on and off the track. Episodes have already featured life as a dad, a husband and an athlete, and it gives fans a unique perspective on what goes on in the life of a professional NASCAR driver. Fans can also follow Almirola’s social media channels: @Aric_Almirola on Twitter and Instagram, and @AricAlmirola on Facebook. ● Almirola was the only NASCAR Cup Series driver to finish in the top-10 in this year’s opening three races. He finished fifth in the season-opening Daytona 500 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, sixth at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, and sixth at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Almirola’s top-10 streak ended with a 12th-place finish at Phoenix Raceway despite running inside the top-10 throughout the race. Aric Almirola, Driver of the No. 10 Farmland Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing: You came from a lap down to a solid 11th-place finish at Darlington last weekend. Does that build confidence going into the next few races? “It just shows that this team has a lot of fight. That is one thing this team will always have and why I know we will continue to get better. Drew (Blickensderfer, crew chief) and this team know that it’s not over until it’s over. When we have days that our cars aren’t where we want them to be, we try to maximize the day, even if that’s aiming for an 11th-place finish. We’re not in the playoffs, but we’re surely going to race like it.” You saw a lot of non-playoff drivers run up front at Darlington, and one even won the race. Your thoughts on that? “The cars and the competition are just closest than ever. Almost every team has an opportunity to win in the playoffs, whether you’re in or you’re out. Our plan is to continue to run like playoff contenders and win us a race. There are some great tracks to do that at, including this weekend at Kansas. We didn’t get the finish we wanted earlier this year, but we had some speed. I’m just as motivated out of the playoffs as I would be in them, and that is the mindset we’ll continue through Phoenix.” What are your thoughts about racing at Kansas? “I’ve always enjoyed Kansas. I know that I did have a really bad accident there, but in my mind I just view that as a bad accident. It just happened at a place. It just so happened to be at Kansas. It could have happened anywhere. I don’t really put that on Kansas and so, every time I’ve been back since then, it’s never really been a thought that’s crossed my mind. I actually enjoy going to Kansas. I have friends in Kansas City who I enjoy spending time with that makes it even more enjoyable to be there and, on top of that, I love the racetrack. The racetrack is a really fun racetrack to run at for me and I’ve had a lot of success there and had a lot of really good runs there.” TSC PR | https://www.speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/72700-no-10-farmland-ford-racing-kansas-race-advance | 2022-09-07T17:58:04Z | speedwaydigest.com | control | https://www.speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/72700-no-10-farmland-ford-racing-kansas-race-advance | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Spire Motorsports announced today that leading stolen vehicle recovery and connected-car solution – LoJack – will partner with Zeigler Auto Group aboard Josh Bilicki’s No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for three NASCAR Cup Series races in 2022, beginning with the September 17 Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
LoJack will also be featured aboard Bilicki’s Chevy Camaro later in the season at the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway and again for the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
In 2022, LoJack joined Solera’s product portfolio suite after Spireon was acquired by Solera.
“This multi-race sponsorship is indicative of LoJack’s longstanding relationship with Zeigler Auto Group,” said Alberto Cairo, Solera's Managing Director of Vehicle and Fleet solutions. “We’re excited about this continued partnership and the opportunities that have come with it.”
The LoJack-Zeigler partnership initially started with Zeigler’s desire to combat increased theft that occurred during the COVID pandemic. Once the Zeigler team learned more about LoJack’s “make money, save money, retain customers” solution, they quickly enabled sales and asset management efficiency through the LoJack dealer app while also driving profit and retention through the F&I (finance and insurance) office and post-sale marketing via the LoJack consumer app.
“We are proud to expand our ongoing partnership with the Zeigler organization through this exciting sponsorship,” said Brian Skutta, Spireon’s President of Automotive. “It is a testament to the way our teams have been able to work together to tackle business challenges while driving incremental profit and efficiency. We truly appreciate the confidence Aaron Zeigler, Sam D’Arc and Josh Bilicki have in LoJack and want to thank the Zeigler team for how we’ve been able to reach new heights together.”
“Zeigler Auto Group’s partnership with LoJack, on and off the track, shows the strong, ongoing commitment to our customers by offering added security functionality and peace of mind that only LoJack can provide,” said Aaron Zeigler, President of Zeigler Automotive Group. “LoJack provides our customers with state-of-the-art technology while steering positive relationships through industry-leading security and connection systems.”
Bilicki, a Richfield, Wis., native has been a regular on NASCAR’s premier circuit for the last several seasons, while also making select starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The 27-year-old veteran racer logged a season best 16th-place finish in the March 20 Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
“It’s exciting to see the partnership between LoJack and Zeigler Auto Group come together at the racetrack,” said Bilicki. “LoJack products are installed in every vehicle Zeigler sells so this program is an authentic extension of that relationship. The Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway is always a fan favorite, so we’re thrilled to kick things off at the ‘Last Great Coliseum.’ Even better, we get to race the LoJack/Zeigler Auto Group Chevy Camaro again later this season at Texas and Homestead.”
The Bass Pro Shops Night Race from Bristol Motor Speedway will be televised live on USA Saturday, September 17 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The 29th of 36 races on the 2022 NCS schedule will be broadcast live on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.
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Notes of Interest ● Dorothy was right. There’s no place like home. And for Kevin Harvick, home is an intermediate racetrack. With apologies to those in Harvick’s hometown of Bakersfield, California, the veteran racer has made the intermediate tracks that comprise the majority of the NASCAR Cup Series schedule his home. Of Harvick’s 60 career NASCAR Cup Series wins, 24 have come at intermediate-style racetracks. Kansas Speedway in Kansas City is one of them – a sweeping, D-shaped oval that has produced high speeds and daring, side-by-side racing since its debut in 2001. Harvick has competed at the track for every one of its Cup Series races – one of only two drivers to do so (Kurt Busch being the other) – and has amassed quite the history in his 33 career starts. Three wins, five second-place finishes, 11 top-threes, 12 top-fives, 19 top-10s and 949 laps led make Harvick one of the most successful drivers in Kansas’ relatively young history. His average start is 13.4, his average finish is 9.1 and he has a lap completion rate of 98.7 percent. ● Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas serves as the second race of the 10-race playoffs. Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Rheem Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing, is a part of the 16-driver playoff field, but he comes into the race last among his playoff counterparts. Harvick finished 33rd in the playoff opener last Sunday at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway when his car caught fire less than 100 laps from the finish. A potential top-10 result went up in smoke. It put Harvick 13 points below the top-12 cutoff line, as only the 12 highest drivers in points after the third playoff race next Saturday night at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway will advance to the second round of the playoffs. A win at either Kansas or Bristol will punch Harvick’s ticket to the Round of 12. ● Winning is what got Harvick into the playoffs. His victory Aug. 7 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn secured his spot in the playoffs for a 13th consecutive season and his 16th overall since the playoffs began in 2004. Harvick then put an exclamation point on his playoff standing by winning Aug. 14 at Richmond (Va.) Raceway to earn the ninth seed heading into Darlington. ● Kansas is one of the 10 tracks that make up the NASCAR Playoffs, and of Harvick’s 60 career NASCAR Cup Series victories, 23 have come at the remaining playoff venues. Three of those wins have been at Kansas, while Harvick also has three wins apiece at Bristol and Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. He has two wins at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and one win each at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway and Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The remaining nine wins were earned at the most valuable playoff venue – Phoenix Raceway, home to the championship-deciding race. The only playoff track where Harvick doesn’t have a win is the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway Roval. ● Harvick won his first NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas in the 2013 Hollywood Casino 400 with a massive 1.140-second margin over runner-up Kurt Busch. Harvick scored his next Kansas win in the 2016 Hollywood Casino 400 with another impressive performance, crossing the stripe 1.183 seconds ahead of next best Carl Edwards. Harvick’s most recent Kansas victory came in May 2018 when he beat Martin Truex, Jr., by .390 of a second. ● Harvick, Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon lead the NASCAR Cup Series in wins at Kansas with three victories apiece. Only Harvick, Hamlin and Logano are still active, and only 10 of the 17 Cup Series winners at Kansas are active. Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 marks the 34th Cup Series race at Kansas. ● Harvick’s 12 top-fives at Kansas are the most among active drivers, as are his 19 top-10s, and both are by a wide margin. Next best in top-fives are Kyle Busch and Hamlin with 10 top-fives apiece. And when it comes to top-10s, Truex is next best with 15 top-10s. ● No one has led more laps at Kansas than Harvick. His 949 laps led around the 1.5-mile oval are 146 more laps than Truex, his nearest pursuer in this category. ● Harvick is good at Kansas even outside of the NASCAR Cup Series. He has six top-fives across 11 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at the track, with the highlight being a victory in September 2006 when he beat Matt Kenseth for the win by .423 of a second. Kenseth retired from NASCAR upon the conclusion of the 2020 season and was recently named to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2023. ● With Harvick currently in his 22nd year of NASCAR Cup Series competition, a familiar name is back with the driver of the No. 4 Ford Mustang. Rheem, America’s No. 1 water heating brand and major air conditioning and heating manufacturer, is commemorating its 15th year in racing, and as a part of the celebration, Rheem partnered with Harvick and the No. 4 team in 2022. The pairing reunites Rheem with Harvick, a relationship that began in 2007 when Harvick won the Daytona 500 in dramatic fashion, beating NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin for the victory by .02 of a second in a frantic, green-white-checkered finish. It led to Rheem serving as a primary partner for Harvick’s Xfinity Series team, Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI), in 2008. Rheem’s debut with KHI came on May 2, 2008 at Richmond where Harvick finished second in the Lipton Tea 250. Harvick delivered Rheem its first victory as a primary sponsor on Feb. 27, 2010 when he won the Sam’s Town 300 at Las Vegas. Rheem aligned as a primary partner with Harvick in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2011 and stayed with him through the 2013 season before Harvick joined Stewart-Haas Racing in 2014. This weekend at Kansas, Rheem will entertain more than 200 customers, including 100 from Air Management Supply, a three-time Rheem “Wholesaler of the Year”, and Chemours, a global chemistry company with leading market positions in titanium technologies, thermal and specialized solutions, and advanced performance materials. Kevin Harvick, Driver of the No. 4 Rheem Ford Mustang Do you have an extra gear that you grab for the playoffs? “When the Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus era was in full swing, we had to make some decisions on how we wanted to race. We wanted to race like them, and that was championship mode every week so that you didn’t have to figure out how to do something differently when you got to the playoffs. You couldn’t put on this new face or this new mindset, or decide you’re going to do this differently or that differently. You’ve got to have that figured out before you get there and rely on your abilities and the things that you’ve done in the past. You’ve just got to continue to do that going forward, and hopefully the cars are better and you can rely on that extra speed as you go into the playoffs. We try to do the same things week after week. Rodney (Childers, crew chief) doesn’t have a demeanor change whether the sky is falling, or if it’s cold or hot outside, or the car is fast or slow, he’s pretty much the same guy. That helps us all because he’s so even-keeled about everything that he does.” Winning at Michigan was the obvious turnaround for your season. What did you see before that win others on the outside of your race team did not? “We see everything. Since we came back from the off weekend in June and went to Nashville and had a good weekend and were able to be competitive and run in the top-five, really from that point on things have been progressing well and the cars have had some decent speed and we’ve been able to make some changes here and there with things with the team. And I think as we’ve gone along for a month and a half, the cars had speed, we just had no luck to go along with it. But we knew things were headed in the right direction, and it was just a matter of putting ourselves in the right position and continuing to do that and having the scenarios turned around and having a little bit of good luck. That’s all turned around and, hopefully, that wave up is as long as that wave was down.” After the win at Michigan, you won the very next week at Richmond. How satisfying were those back-to-back victories? “I think the most gratifying part of it all was the fact that we all worked through it together. As you look at the new car and not really understand a lot that’s going on with it because it’s so drastically different, it made you look at things a lot differently than what you did before. For myself and Rodney, we’ve been around this for a long time, and having to forget all of the stuff that you’ve done, you’re going to the same racetracks, but it’s a different thought process. It’s a different process of how you get to that answer than what it used to be. You had to be somewhat open-minded, and I can be open-minded if it’s something that you want to do.” Kansas has historically been a very good track for you, but in the series’ prior visit back in May, you finished 15th. What are your expectations for your return to Kansas this weekend? “Kansas was an OK race for us. I think the tire’s a little bit different, a little less stagger this time, so that’ll change the setups a little bit as we go into Kansas. You have to be good middle to the top of the racetrack in order to make good time at Kansas and be able to survive on the long run and make enough speed. So you’re going to need to be comfortable from the middle of the racetrack up to the top to make good lap times, so that’s what we’ll concentrate on.” Middle to the top of the racetrack is where you want to run at Kansas, but when do you adjust that line in the event you’re getting beat? “I’m going to always want my car to be versatile just because if you are married to that top lane and your car won’t work anywhere else, you don’t have a really good chance of making time and passing people. If you get married to that top lane and catch 15th, 16th place in the field and they’re also married to that top lane, it becomes difficult to pass and then your gaps shrink rapidly as you’re trying to make your way through the field. You need to have some versatility. If your car’s decent up top, you can make good lap times up there, regardless, and park yourself in front of the guys who are also wanting to run up the top. But if your car’s a little more versatile than others, you can kind of swing down through the middle, especially in turns three and four.” Your history at Kansas is impressive. Three wins, five second-place finishes, 11 top-threes, 12 top-fives, 19 top-10s and 949 laps led across 33 career NASCAR Cup Series starts. What makes you so good there? “I think Kansas has been a great racetrack and, really, from a driver’s standpoint, a fun racetrack because of the fact that it’s worn in so well. You can race at the top of the racetrack, which is the preferred groove as the tires wear out. It’s faster at the bottom of the racetrack on new tires. But as a driver, having options is something that is a lot of fun. With Atlanta having been repaved along with some of the other racetracks, Kansas has become one of the more unique racetracks because of the fact the asphalt and the shape of the racetrack is so driver-friendly, as far as where you can drive on the racetrack. You can literally drive from the wall to the apron all the way around the racetrack. So, it’s a fun racetrack. It’s been good to us and, hopefully, we can continue that trend on Sunday in our Rheem Ford Mustang.” By being able to move around on the track at Kansas, can you be more aggressive with these cars than you can at other tracks? “In certain situations. I think from pushing, restarts, things like that, you can be pretty aggressive with them, but you also have to be pretty careful with them in certain spots, because it can get out from underneath you pretty quickly.” Race strategy, particularly at Kansas, has come into play in recent races. While strategy is more in the realm of your crew chief, Rodney Childers, when it dictates a race outcome instead of sheer performance, do you have to sort of switch your mindset, perhaps by finding some patience even when you want to just go as hard as you can? “These cars, in certain situations, have worn the tires a lot more than what they’ve done in the past. Kansas can be a high-wear racetrack just because of the way that the surface has aged, which is a great thing. So, I think for a lot of that, you’ll just have to see what the pit windows are and what the tire wear is when we go there. But it’s definitely a racey track. Those guys can see a lot more on the pit box than I can see in the car, so I usually just go with what they tell me and kind of roll from there.” TSC PR | https://www.speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/72704-rheem-racing-kevin-harvick-kansas-advance | 2022-09-07T17:58:19Z | speedwaydigest.com | control | https://www.speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/72704-rheem-racing-kevin-harvick-kansas-advance | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Notes of Interest ● Magical Vacation Planner (MVP) returns to Chase Briscoe’s No. 14 Ford Mustang for the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City. The Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) driver enters Sunday’s race 15th in the playoff standings after a 27th-place finish in last Sunday night’s Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway thanks to an early incident that put him multiple laps down. He is 10 points below the cutoff to advance to Round of 12 with two races remaining in the opening Round of 16. ● The Cup Series visited Kansas in May, when Briscoe qualified 12th and finished 24th. Though the first Kansas race of the year didn’t go as planned, the No. 14 team has shown strength at 1.5-mile tracks this season with Briscoe running up front at Las Vegas in March and battling for the win in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway on Memorial Day weekend. In 2021, Briscoe earned a pair of top-20 finishes at Kansas with a best of 19th in the October event. ● Among his four NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Kansas, Briscoe has a pair of top-three finishes, including a win in opening race of the Round of 8 in the 2020 playoffs. He also placed fifth in his first of two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts at Kansas in May 2017. ● Briscoe also won the 2016 ARCA Menards Series finale at Kansas after starting from the pole. He led twice for a race-high 67 laps to secure the victory by 1.464 seconds over Austin Cindric. His 14 top-fives and 18 top-10s in 20 ARCA races that year helped him clinch the championship in his rookie season. ● MVP was founded by Jamie Ane Eubanks alongside her husband JJ, a former professional basketball player, as a storefront travel agency in 2006. Today, it is a company that provides one of the best vacation planning services in the industry. It operates through three branches: MVP Parks, MVP Cruising and MVP Getaways. The company provides its exclusive and personalized, stress-free planning service at no additional expense to its clients, making the extensive array of Disney options and add-ons easy to understand and navigate. MVP actively seeks savings for its clients, monitoring early-morning releases of discounted room or vacation packages while also scouring existing reservations for price drops to where they can modify an existing reservation at the newfound lower price. MVP will also plan a family’s itinerary, expertly navigating Disney’s Genie + and Lighting Lane systems to maximize resort and park times by avoiding long lines while also securing those premium Disney dining experiences that include coveted character meetings. Chase Briscoe, Driver of the No. 14 Magical Vacation Planner Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing: The first visit to Kansas this year didn’t go as well as the team expected, but you’ve run well on other mile-and-a-half tracks this year. Does that give you the confidence you and the team need this weekend? “Yeah, it does. I think we were trying things that we thought were going to be better based off sim and what was being shown on paper, and now we know that isn’t the case. We were able to go back to some of what had been working for us and I think that really showed in some of the more recent races we’ve run, like Charlotte. For the most part, Kansas isn’t much different than what it has been compared to some of these tracks that race so differently with the new car. We’ll be running the fence all day and just hoping not to make a mistake that takes us out of it.” You’ve got a bit of a gap to make up in points after Darlington. And Bristol, where anything can happen, is up after Kansas. What do you have to do to advance to the next round? “Thankfully, the points situation is much better than I expected, but we’ve still got to have two solid races. I felt like Darlington was where we’d struggle the most out of these first three tracks. The plan for Kansas and Bristol is to get some stage points and be there at the end. We don’t necessarily need a win, even though that would make it a lot easier, we just need to have a really good points day. Wouldn’t be a bad thing for a couple of guys to have problems again, but we just need to do our job and we’ll be OK.” TSC PR | https://www.speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/72711-magical-vacation-planner-racing-chase-briscoe-kansas-advance | 2022-09-07T17:58:41Z | speedwaydigest.com | control | https://www.speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/72711-magical-vacation-planner-racing-chase-briscoe-kansas-advance | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Corey Heim Career Highlights:
- Picked up first career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway March 19, 2022 in just his fifth start. Across 14 career starts has two wins, two poles, 66 laps led, five top-five and six top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 15.9.
- With two victories across his first 10 Truck Series starts, the 19-year-old driver became one of just 12 drivers in series history to net multiple victories in their first 10 starts. Kasey Kahne and Mike Skinner each produced five victories, Mark Martin collected four wins, Ron Hornaday Jr., Ted Musgrave and William Byron brought home three checkered flags and Heim, Kyle Busch, Erik Jones, Rich Bickle, Clint Bowyer and Tony Stewart all delivered two wins.
- Finished runner-up in the ARCA Menards Series championship standings in 2021 after collecting six wins, three poles, 406 laps led, 16 top-five and 20 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 3.1 across 20 starts.
- Across 42 career ARCA Menards Series starts has eight wins, 713 laps led, 30 top-five and 40 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 4.4. Picked up his first career ARCA Menards Series victory at Kansas Speedway Oct. 16, 2020.
Corey Heim's No. 51 JBL Tundra TRD Pro:
KBM-54: The No. 51 JBL team will unload KBM-54 for Friday’s race at Kansas. This Tundra TRD Pro is the same truck that Heim led 18 laps with and won the opening stage with earlier this year at Kansas before being relegated to a 33rd-place finish after cutting a tire in the Final Stage. KBM owner-driver Kyle Busch has two victories driving KBM-54, including at Kansas Speedway last May. The other victory came at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway in 2018 in its first career start.
KBM Notes of Interest:
- KBM drivers have collected five wins, five poles, 717 laps led, 16 top-five and 26 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 10.0 across 40 starts at Kansas. Owner-driver Kyle Busch has collected three wins at Kansas (2014, 2017 and 2021). Noah Gragson led a race-high 128 laps and swept all three stages in the 2018 event and William Byron earned his first career Camping World Trucks victory there in 2016.
- KBM holds the Camping World Truck Series records for most career wins (97) and most wins in a single season (14 in 2014). With his victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway earlier this season, Heim became the 18th different driver to win a Truck Series event for KBM. In addition to collecting a series-record seven Owner's Championships, the organization has produced two championship-winning drivers: Erik Jones (2015) and Christopher Bell (2017).
- With 40 victories, the No. 51 is the winningest number in KBM’s Truck Series fleet.
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Hamsters USA, one of the largest motorcycle groups in the United States, most known for their fundraising efforts to charitable organizations, will partner with Zane Smith and the No. 38 Ford F-150 team this weekend. Smith and the No. 38 team head back to Kansas Speedway for the final race in the ‘Round of 10’ in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoffs. This partnership with the Hamsters helped raise over $500,000.00 dollars for the children’s hospitals of South Dakota and Life Scape.
Kansas is the site of Smith’s most recent win of 2022, leading the No. 38 Ford team to a dominate victory in May. Smith is confident the team is prepared to defend that win.
“Kansas is one of my favorite tracks that we go to,” Smith stated. “When I saw that we go back in the playoffs, I knew that it would be a good shot for us to capitalize on another win. We had a great truck there in May. I believe that we can recreate that dominance this weekend.”
Smith, who currently sits 46-points above the playoff cutline, looks ahead to focus on the tricky track that await in the ‘Round of Eight’
“It is great to have a buffer going into the next round of the playoffs,” said Smith. “Next round is going to be tough. With Bristol and Talladega back-to-back this year, we are really going work hard to keep these points and hopefully find victory lane.”
Smith and the No. 38 team will race at Kansas Speedway on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1.
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Just over a week after being the center of the motorsports industry at North Wilkesboro Speedway, the Solid Rock Carriers CARS Tour will be back in action at another storied North Carolina track in Tri-County Motor Speedway.
Having hosted races for the SMART Modified Tour, UARA STARS Late Model Series and many other divisions during its history, Tri-County will see the CARS LMSC Tour for the sixth time, while the CARS PLM Tour is making a second visit to the facility after previously running there in June.
The championship fight in the LMSC Tour is close to wrapped up with Carson Kvapil holding a sizable advantage, but the PLM Tour title is anything but secured as William Sawalich looks to further erase his deficit to Luke Fenhaus with his fifth consecutive win.
Event Notes:
Track: Tri-County Motor Speedway
Location: Hudson, North Carolina
Length: .400 mile
Laps: 125 (LMSC) / 100 (PLM)
CARS LMSC Tour races: 5
CARS SLM Tour races: 4
CARS PLM Tour races: 1
LMSC Tri-County winners: Brayton Haws (2015), Josh Berry (2016 & 2017), Bobby McCarty (2018), Mini Tyrrell (2021)
SLM Tri-County winners: Quin Houff (2015), Cole Timm (2016), Matt Craig (2017), Chandler Smith (2021)
PLM Tri-County winners: William Sawalich (2022)
LMSC Entry List (26 cars): #08 Deac McCaskill, #1 Andrew Grady, #2 Brandon Pierce, #2r Braden Rogers, #4 Hayden Swank, #4e Parker Eatmon, #4w Dylon Wilson, #5 Carter Langley, #8 Carson Kvapil, #8b Chase Burrow, #9 Ashton Higgins, #10 Janson Marchbanks, #12 Kaden Honeycutt, #15 Ryan Millington, #16 Chad McCumbee, #22 Bobby McCarty, #24 Mason Diaz, #32 Zack Miracle, #43 William Sawalich, #44 Conner Jones, #55 Isabella Robusto, #77 Connor Hall, #77g Tyler Gregory, #81 Mini Tyrrell, #91 Jonathan Shafer, #95 Jacob Heafner
PLM Entry List (15 cars): #1 Kody King, #5b Gavan Boschele, #6 William Sawalich, #7 Dylan Ward, #8 Rusty Skewes, #13 Austin MacDonald, #27 Lee Tissot, #35 Caden Kvapil, #35g Jake Garcia, #49m Luke Morey, #54 Matt Craig, #74 Ryan Moore, #96 Luke Fenhaus, #99 Stephen Leicht
Second place at North Wilkesboro provides Mason Diaz confidence
The euphoria from North Wilkesboro Speedway has not yet worn off for Mason Diaz.
Matching a career-best finish of second in front of a sold-out crowd at the historic facility became a career highlight for Diaz, who hopes to build on the momentum from Wednesday as the LMSC Tour visits Tri-County this weekend.
“I’m feeling great,” Diaz said. “We have had an up and down year with part failures. My crew at Mike Darne Racing and myself never give up and it shows. To have a strong run in that large of a stage with a crowd that large was truly amazing.”
Being able to defeat a NASCAR Hall of Famer like Dale Earnhardt Jr. is something that Diaz is not sure if he will be able to experience again, but he stressed that his primary focus is on the next race in front of him.
With only four finishes inside the Top 10 this year, Diaz wants to close out the 2022 season by establishing some much-needed consistency. He expects Tri-County to present plenty of challenges, as his only race at the track with the CARS Tour resulted in a 15th place run back in 2021.
Diaz wants nothing more than to finally break through for his first LMSC Tour win before the year concludes. He feels confident about his chances in the Harrison’s Workwear 225, especially since he believes Tri-County will share characteristics with other fast short tracks in the region.
“I think this can be the weekend,” Diaz said. “I have a feeling [Tri-County] is going to race similar to [South Boston] with the high grip in the corners. We had a strong run at SoBo during the last CARS Tour race and in the [Thunder Road Harley-Davidson] 200 back in July. Hopefully we can have another strong run this weekend.”
Matt Craig returns to the CARS Tour in a Pro Late Model
A familiar face is set to return to the CARS Tour on Saturday in two-time Super Late Model champion Matt Craig.
The 2022 season has seen Craig and his team maintain a focus on Super Late Model competition throughout the United States, but he is eager to race with the CARS Tour once again and hopes he can add a PLM Tour victory to his resume at Tri-County.
“There have been a lot of conflicts this year, but we finally got a weekend off,” Craig said. “It means a lot to be back because I really like the CARS Tour. However, if we spent all year racing Pros, we wouldn’t have a good enough notebook for the big Super Late Model races. This is still our home series, so I’m happy to come back.”
While Craig knows he is more than capable of winning, he expects Saturday’s PLM Tour feature to be much different compared to a standard Super Late Model event.
Craig said that more horsepower with a Super Late Model provides drivers more opportunities to pass each other on track. He added that Pro Late Models are more dependent on momentum, which forces drivers to be more aggressive by using the bumper.
Combined with the newly paved turns at Tri-County, Craig enters the Harrison’s Workwear 225 with a lot of unknowns. Despite this, Craig intends to utilize his experience on short track racing in the southeast to best the PLM Tour’s young but talented core of drivers.
“I want to be confident, but it’s kind of hard to be,” Craig said. “We haven’t been doing so good this year, and Tri-County was a good track for me before they repaved the turns. I don’t have as good a handle on the track now when it was old and wore out, so the confidence is kind of there, but kind of not as well.”
Ryan Moore searching for another PLM Tour win
The last time Ryan Moore raced in the PLM Tour, he won in exhilarating fashion by edging Luke Fenhaus to the start-finish line at Franklin County Speedway.
Moore had been trying desperately to get to victory lane with the CARS Tour since making his first appearance in the defunct SLM division back in 2018. Now that he has a win, Ryan is ready to keep his momentum going starting at Tri-County on Saturday evening.
“I’ve been wanting to win a CARS Tour race for a while,” Ryan said. “I got a few podiums at different tracks around here, but it was on my bucket list to get a win with those guys since it’s a great tour. Hopefully we can add a few more before the year is over with.”
The son of 1995 ARCA Menards Series East champion Kelly Moore, Ryan has put together a successful racing career of his own just like his father. Along with making a handful of starts in the NASCAR Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series, Ryan has also amassed wins in ARCA East, the ACT Late Model Tour and the PASS South Super Late Model Series.
Ryan primarily views racing as a hobby these days but is still not afraid to challenge himself in different aspects. When he heard the CARS Tour was forming a Pro Late Model division, Ryan wanted to stay involved with the series and get reacclimated to those cars after years of competing in Super Late Models.
Although the transition back into Pro Late Models was initially jarring, Ryan has gotten more comfortable in the cars with every passing week and fully expects to be right in the mix for his second consecutive PLM Tour victory at Tri-County.
“I don’t go anywhere to run Top 5, I go to win,” Ryan said. “We’re going to come out to [Tri-County] guns blazing and definitely give it 100 percent."
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With only a handful of races remaining on the 2022 season, drivers in both CARS Tour divisions are running out of chances to fight for wins. The PLM Tour kicks off the fall stretch for the series with their 100-lap feature at Tri-County before the drivers of the LMSC Tour battle for 125 laps.
For more information on the CARS Late Model Stock Tour and the CARS Pro Late Model Tour, visit www.carsracingtour.com. Be sure to stay active and social with the tour by liking “CARS Tour” on Facebook, following @CARSTour on Twitter and scrolling through photos on Instagram cars_tour.
Additional series information can be obtained by calling the CARS Tour series office, located in
Mooresville, NC, at 704.662.9212.
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No. 54 Reser’s Fine Foods Toyota GR Supra News and Notes
- ALREADY PLAYOFF BOUND: By winning the Las Vegas, Atlanta, Richmond, Road America and Michigan NASCAR Xfinity Series races, Ty Gibbs has qualified for the Xfinity playoffs which will begin at Texas Motor Speedway on Sept. 24.
- KANSAS: Gibbs has only one NASCAR Xfinity start at Kansas but he took home the trophy after starting 10th and leading 14 laps in October 2021. He has started three ARCA races at the 1.5-mile oval with two poles and a win in May 2021.
- ONE OF THIRTY-SEVEN: Gibbs made his first career NASCAR Cup Series start last month at Pocono Raceway for 23XI Racing. Gibbs is the 37th driver younger than 20-years old to make a Cup Series start. Gibbs started at the rear of the field, but completed all 160 laps and finished an impressive 16th. He has competed in five Cup races with a best finish of 10th at Michigan International Speedway.
- NEW RECORD: Gibbs is the youngest driver ever to reach nine victories in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at age 19 years 10 months and two days old. The previous record was held by Joey Logano.
- 2021: Gibbs completed in only 18 Xfinity races in 2021, but won four races and finished 13th in the Xfinity Series final driver point standings. That earned him the Xfinity Rookie of the Year award.
- WHAT A DEBUT: In Gibbs’ Xfinity Series debut in February 2021 at the Daytona Road Course, he led 14 of the 56 laps en route to his first career Xfinity Series win. Gibbs became the youngest driver to win a Xfinity road course race at 18 years, 4 months, 16 days. The Charlotte, N.C., native also became the second-youngest winner in Xfinity Series history after Joey Logano who won in June 2008 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta when he was 18 years and 21 days old.
- IN GOOD COMPANY: Gibbs is the sixth driver to win in his Xfinity Series debut, joining Dale Earnhardt, Joe Ruttman, Ricky Rudd, Terry Labonte and Kurt Busch. Those five drivers had already driven in the NASCAR Cup Series before racing in the Xfinity Series.
- ARCA CHAMPIONS: Gibbs became the 2021 ARCA Menard Series Champions on the strength of 10 wins, plus one win each in ARCA West and ARCA East.
- ATOP THE PIT BOX: Veteran crew chief Gayle will oversee the No. 54 team’s efforts in the 2022 season. Gale, who is from Little Rock, Arkansas, has led his drivers to two NASCAR Cup Series victories and 35 Xfinity Series wins. The list of drivers Gayle has visited victory lane with includes Gibbs, Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Sam Hornish Jr., Erik Jones, Elliott Sadler, Christopher Bell and John Hunter Nemechek.
- JGR AT KANSAS: Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) has 58 total starts at Kansas in Xfinity competition with 11 wins, 18 top-five and 32 top-10 finishes and the team has led 1,216 laps.
- RACE INFO: The NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Kansas is scheduled for 3 pm EDT on Saturday, September 10 and will be broadcast on USA, SiriusXM Channel 90 and MRN.
Ty Gibbs, Reser’s Fine Foods Driver of the No. 54 R Toyota GR Supra
“I’m looking forward to heading back to Kansas. We won there last year in the Xfinity car, the same weekend we clinched the ARCA championship so it’s a special place for me. Hopefully we can get another win as there are only two more races before the playoffs start and we would like to get all the points we can to give ourselves the best shot in the final seven races. Great to have Reser’s back on the car and hopefully we can take them to victory lane.”
Chris Gayle, Crew Chief of the No. 54 Reser’s Fine Foods Toyota GR Supra
“Playoffs are coming up so it’s important to get every point we can to put us in the best possible position for the final seven races. Ty won Kansas last year and we’re hoping he can do so again. Great to have Reser’s back on the car this week. They are great people and hopefully we can bring them a win.”
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The AGWSR Cougars, who have played all 11 of their matches on the road to start the season, beat East Marshall 25-20, 25-14 and 25-10 Tuesday in LeGrand. Brynn Smith, who surpassed the 1,000 kill mark for her career in a tournament the previous weekend, added 24 more in the sweep.
“I thought we started a little slow,” AGWSR head coach Jill Smith said. “But we made some good adjustments and played well in the second and third sets.”
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Scott Williamson has been with the Eldora-New Providence school district for 22 years. He started out in art and is currently a third grade teacher at the elementary school.
Scott Williamson has been able to roll his artistic abilities, his love for sports and his passion for the outdoors into one career – an elementary teacher at Eldora-New Providence.
Williamson is originally from Rowley and graduated from Independence High School in 1996. He went to Upper Iowa University and played football and ran track for a few years. Williamson received his bachelor’s degree with endorsements in reading, art and coaching.
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RADCLIFFE-Rodney Hoversten, age 69, of Radcliffe, passed away on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022 at his home.
Graveside services will be held 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Radcliffe Cemetery in Radcliffe. Please bring your own lawn chairs.
A homecoming celebration will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the Radcliffe American Legion Post 317, 115 Isabella St., Radcliffe following the graveside services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a memorial to be established.
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As we welcome the start of the fall season in the Greenbelt, The Robert W. Barlow Memorial Library will be celebrating libraries during September with Library Card Sign-Up Month. All throughout the year, public librarians and staff assist patrons with saving hundreds of dollars by providing free educational and entertainment materials and services. From free access to programs and activities, educational databases, virtual homework help, and technology assistance, a library card is one of the most cost-effective tools in your wallet.
The library’s mission is to engage, inspire, educate and unite everyone in our diverse community. We are here to help you learn, work, and be entertained through all of our resources: books, movies, music, and now our expanded Library of Things collection. These non-traditional items can be checked out and used at home or on the go to help you connect to library resources and the world around you.
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Everyone, especially emergency responders, need know Summit, Navigator and Wolf hazardous CO2 pipelines are uniquely unsafe. They would carry an unstable supercritical form of CO2, small changes in temperature or pressure alter the state of this waste product with dangerous consequences.
Misspelling, plumb should be plume. The plume, cloud of hazardous CO2 traveled further than expected in Satartia, Miss. An Iowa Utility Board conference will be Sept 13th. Summit's refusal to do studies on safety issues will be discussed.
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This city has always prided itself on being a welcoming and invitational kind of community. We have made a special effort to welcome to our community those who are visiting and those who are moving here for a variety of reasons.
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Alison Campbell (Ali) of Iowa Falls has decided to pursue public office by running for the position of Hardin County Supervisor. I was ecstatic to discover this news when announced! I am voting for her and encourage others to vote for her too.
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The South Hardin Performing Arts Boosters have a seemingly simple goal: support the students and directors involved in performing arts. In reality, this is a complicated effort focused on ensuring that students have the opportunity to not only perform to their full potential, but garnering community support and involvement to create an environment that fosters the performing arts programs.
This year, the South Hardin Performing Arts Boosters are under new leadership and are taking a new direction in their support of performing arts at South Hardin. The SHPAB will be supporting performing arts students in grades 3-12, including instrumental music, vocal music, speech, and theater. They have developed new strategies and methods to encourage community involvement and to revitalize interest in the performing arts programs.
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Teah Miller (left) and Abby Harding have led Iowa Falls-Alden/AGWSR to an early 18th ranking in Class 3A this season. The senior duo have been to State twice already, and are looking to finally break into the medals.
State is and always will be the goal for high school runners. Getting there once is all many can get done. Seniors Teah Miller and Abby Harding have already done it twice for the Iowa Falls-Alden/AGWSR girls. They finished 25th and 26th respectively last fall. With this being their final shot at getting a medal as top-15 finishers, both are tempering their goals as best they can.
“I will definitely be excited to qualify for state a third time because State always feels like a celebration of a great season and this year I hope to both celebrate and compete at a higher level,” Miller said. “Being a senior, my mind is certainly set on earning one of those top medals. With that said, if I don’t make it onto the podium, I won’t think any less of my season. As long as I give every race my all and leave everything on the course, I will be happy with my performance.”
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Just three days after going over the 1,000 kill mark in her career, AGWSR Cougar senior Brynn Smith booked 24 more one-timers in a three-set sweep of the East Marshall Mustangs Tuesday night in LeGrand. The Cougars, who were ranked 11th in Class 1A ahead of the season before suffering a five-game losing streak, are now 4-7 on the season and 1-0 in the North Iowa Cedar League-West.
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Boots has launched a new range of budget essential products as the cost of living crisis continues to put a squeeze on families across the nation. The range boasts of 60 items all £1.50 or under - with prices starting from as low as 50p.
It would seem the beauty and health giant decided to follow in the likes of ASDA's footprints by releasing a new range of cheap common household items to offer the best possible value to customers. Similarly to the supermarket's Just Essential range, Boots' Everyday range features 60 essentials across toiletries, skincare, dental, haircare and period products.
The move comes at a time when millions of people are struggling under the pressures of soaring energy, retail, fuel and household bills. The high street store hopes the introduction of the new range will come as a sigh of relief to many trying to make ends meet.
READ MORE: Supermarket with the biggest price rises revealed as research shows scale of increases
Jenna Whittingham-Ward, head of beauty, boots brands and exclusives, said: “At a time when many people are facing choices between heating and eating and we’re all bracing ourselves for a winter of feeling the pinch more than ever, I am delighted that we’re able to offer a no compromise range to help customers make small everyday switches to help save money.
"Jessie Boot, who founded the company over 170 years ago, believed that quality products should be accessible to everyone, and I am delighted that the new everyday range delivers on those founding principles.”
Boots Everyday is available online from September 7, and rolled out to over 1,000 Boots stores across the UK over the next few weeks.
Here is the full list of products in the range:
- Natural hold hairspray 300ml - £1.50
- Non applicator tampon super 24s - £1.05
- Maxi towels night 10s - 80p
- Mango and papaya shower gel 250ml - 85p
- Raspberry and pomegranate hand wash 250ml - 85p
- Ultra towels super 14s - 70p
- Ultimate hold hairspray 300ml - £1.50
- Ultra towels night wing 10s - 70p
- Original denture cleansing tablets 30 - £1
- Berries and cream shower gel - 85p
- Unwrapped normal liners - 95p
- Sensitive toothpaste - £1
- Biodegradable cleansing wipes fragrance free 25s - £1
- Shampoo mango and papaya 500ml - 75p
- Dental tape - £1.50
- Wrapped fragranced liners 20s - 75p
- Applicator tampons 20s - £1.05
- Ultra towels normal 16s - 70p
- Non applicator tampons super plus 20s - £1.05
- Conditioner coconut and almond - 75p
- Totalcare mouthwash - £1.30
- Twin blade disposable razors ten pack - £1.50
- Sensitive mouthwash 500ml - £1.30
- Disposable flossers mint - £1.50
- Wrapped normal liners - 75p
- Applicator tampons - £1.05
- Lemon shower gel - 85p
- Firm hold hairspray - £1.50
- Sanitary disposal bags 50 - 99p
- Liners ultra thin 32s - £1.05
- Hand wash lime - 85p
- Non applicator tampons super plus - £1.05
- Coconut and almond shower gel 250ml - 85p
- Totalcare toothpaste - £1
- Maxi towels night 10s - 80p
- Biodegradable cleansing wipes moisturising 25s - £1
- Conditioner mango and papaya - 75p
- Unwrapped large liners - 95p
- Fresh liners normal 30s - £1.05
- Dental floss - £1.50
- Daily care toothbrushes - £1.50
- Coconut and almond shampoo - 75p
- Mango and papaya handwash - 85p
- Fragranced wrapped liners 20s - 75p
- Extra strength denture cleansing tablets - £1.50
- Daily care toothbrush - £1
- Hand gel aloe vera - 80p
- Non applicator tampons regular - £1.05
- Coconut and almond hand wash - 85p
- Ultra towels normal wing 14s - 70p
- Extra firm hold mousse - £1.50
- Totalcare travel toothpaste - 50p
- Unperfumed hairspray ultimate hold 300ml - £1.50
- Shaving foam 250ml - £1
Earlier this year, Boots announced that it was freezing the price of over 1,500 products as part of Price Lock Promise. The lines, that are all Boots own brand and are made up of customers favourites and essential products, will have their prices frozen until at least the end of the year to ensure they remain affordable for customers.
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There was a colorful mess on Interstate-85 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Officials say a 55-gallon drum of dye fell out of an overturned trailer Tuesday afternoon.
Crews spent hours cleaning up the mess and traffic was halted, causing a backup for miles.
"While the colors are pretty, we're pretty sure you don't want it on your car," Spartanburg Emergency Management said on Facebook.
Some of the dye may have trickled into the nearby Tyger River, causing a colorful sheen, authorities said.
The dye was organic and water soluble. Officials claim it doesn't pose an environmental threat to the area. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/dye-spill-leaves-behind-a-mess-on-south-carolina-interstate | 2022-09-07T18:10:27Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/dye-spill-leaves-behind-a-mess-on-south-carolina-interstate | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Maura Healey is breaking barriers in Massachusetts.
The openly gay politician officially won the Democratic primary for governor Tuesday night.
"My path is one of optimism, working together, with intention, to get things done," Healey said in her victory speech.
If she wins the general election in November, she would become the state's first openly gay female governor.
Healey will take on Republican Geoff Diehl, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
Recent polling shows Healey as the favorite to win the race.
Healey could become one of two gay women elected as governors of U.S. states in November. Tina Kotek also won the Democratic nomination in Oregon in May.
The two women are vying to become the first openly gay women to lead U.S. states. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/massachusetts-could-elect-first-openly-gay-female-governor | 2022-09-07T18:10:29Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/massachusetts-could-elect-first-openly-gay-female-governor | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Food and Drug Administration announced that several varieties of Beef Jerky Experience products were recalled this week due to possible listeria contamination.
The FDA said there have been no confirmed illnesses but that a product contact surface sample returned as positive for listeria.
The FDA said the following varieties are being recalled:
- 2-oz. packages of “BEEF JERKY EXPERIENCE CHOP HOUSE STYLE PRIME RIB FLAVORED BEEF JERKY” with “EXP 8/25/23” displayed on the back of the package.
- 8-oz. packages of “BEEF JERKY EXPERIENCE CHOP HOUSE STYLE PRIME RIB FLAVORED BEEF JERKY” with “EXP 8/25/23” displayed on the back of the package.
- 16-oz. packages of “BEEF JERKY EXPERIENCE CHOP HOUSE STYLE PRIME RIB FLAVORED BEEF JERKY” with “EXP 8/25/23” displayed on the back of the package.
If someone has these varieties, the FDA said the products should be thrown away or returned to the point of purchase.
Possible symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms, the FDA said. Sometimes life-threatening and fatal cases occur among older adults and people with weakened immune systems, the FDA said. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/some-beef-jerky-experience-products-recalled-for-possible-listeria-contamination | 2022-09-07T18:10:56Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/some-beef-jerky-experience-products-recalled-for-possible-listeria-contamination | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Timothy Bolen and Patrick Canez will challenge their minds and bodies this weekend in Wisconsin. The longtime friends will complete their first Ironman together.
“As long as the lord is letting me do this physically, I’m gonna do whatever it takes on race day to get to the finish, to get this done,” said Bolen sitting next to Canez.
Their relationship has flourished through Bolen's nonprofit 2gether We Live, which pairs athletes with folks like Canez, who was born with cerebral palsy.
It's an organization inspired by another nonprofit called Best Buddies, both of which have an overarching mission to help those with intellectual or physical disabilities live their best lives.
“He just has a desire to race and wants to race, and I wish he could verbally say that to you,” said Bolen. “When we’re on the course and he’s laughing and he’s engaged and he’s yelling at every person we’re running by, he’s just in his element.”
To accomplish the feat, the two will team up using specialized equipment.
Allowing Bolen to perform the swimming, cycling, and running over the 130-mile race with Canez every step of the way.
For the 2.4-mile swim, Bolen will pull Canez in a raft attached to his waist, they will share a specialized tandem bike for the 100+ mile cycle, and Bolen will push Canez in a running stroller for the last 26 miles.
In 2015, the two took on an Ironman event in Lake Tahoe, but course conditions sidelined their efforts.
“It was not conducive for the equipment we had,” said Bolen. “For us not to be able to finish that was devastating for me personally.”
This time around, they’re determined to change that. Especially considering their newfound urgency, as Bolen was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2020.
“I think anyone who hears the phrase, you have cancer, and you get a diagnosis, especially one that’s a terminal one knows that every day counts, every minute counts, every hour counts,” said Bolen.
He was given an average of seven years to live. A devastating diagnosis that makes their journey even more remarkable.
“He lights up when he and Tim run together,” said Patrick Canez's mom Sandra Canez. “He’s blossomed. It gives him a chance to go out and experience what we experience. To have a fuller life despite the challenge he faces.”
Sandra Canez said she does worry about the day Bolen is no longer here alongside their son.
“Yes,” said Sandra Canez, holding back tears. “But I can’t focus on that, I have to focus on their friendship and just the bond that the two of them have.”
A bond that will survive this grueling race and whatever comes next.
Instead, Bolen, Patrick Canez, and their families are focusing on the here and now, the love and kinship they all now share.
With plans to cross that finish line together and shout out the phrase they've dreamed of for so long.
“Oh, easily I can tell you, 'Patrick, we are Ironmen, right?' That’s exactly what I’m going to scream when we get done,” said Bolen as Patrick Canez nodded in excitement. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/special-friendship-inspires-ironman-attempt-in-the-face-of-a-terminal-diagnosis | 2022-09-07T18:11:02Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/special-friendship-inspires-ironman-attempt-in-the-face-of-a-terminal-diagnosis | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NEW YORK (AP) — A skeleton from 31,000 years ago may be the earliest evidence found of amputation surgery in humans.
According to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature, the remains show a child from Indonesia who had part of their left leg cut off on purpose.
The prehistoric patient recovered from the surgery and lived for at least six more years before dying from unknown causes.
The remaining leg bone shows a clean cut, which scientists say means the leg wasn't bitten off by an animal or crushed in an accident.
The study may show that early hunter-gatherers paid more attention to health care than previously thought.
The remains were discovered when researchers were exploring a cave in Borneo.
Researchers aren't sure what tool was used to amputate or how infection didn't occur, but they believe sharp stone tool and plants could've been used.
Before this one, the earliest prehistoric amputation was discovered in 2007 when researchers found a French farmer from 7,000 years ago who had his forearm partially removed. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/stone-age-skeleton-missing-foot-may-show-oldest-amputation | 2022-09-07T18:11:09Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/stone-age-skeleton-missing-foot-may-show-oldest-amputation | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
CLARENCE, N.Y. (WKBW) — A military veteran has his sights set on an ambitious journey.
Chad Miller and his team are training to row across the Atlantic Ocean.
The men first got to know each other while serving in different roles in Iraq.
"We're real big advocates when it comes to veterans' mental health. It's kind of been a passion of mine ever since I separated and seen my own transition and my own struggles," Miller said.
They are hoping to set an example for other veterans who are struggling.
The all-Air Force and Security Forces team will be in a 20-foot row boat. They plan to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic— completely unassisted.
Their trip will begin off the coast of the Carolinas and they plan to end in the Canary Islands.
Along with raising funds and awareness, Miller and his team hope to inspire veterans to "live their lives instead of taking them."
"With our team, we've decided to change the dynamic of Fight Oar Die's mission to inspiring veterans to go out and row their own oceans, whether it be getting off the couch, going to do something, finding their purpose," Miller said.
Miller and his team are competing in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge Race, which begins Dec. 12.
This will be the first time an all-Air Force veteran team will be entered to compete.
This story was originally reported by Pheben Kassahun on wkbw.com. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/veterans-training-to-row-across-atlantic-ocean | 2022-09-07T18:11:21Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/veterans-training-to-row-across-atlantic-ocean | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Do you remember where you were when it happened? The September 11 attack on the Twin Towers? The turn of the millennium? The legalization of gay marriage? Or Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? I know exactly where I was on November 22, 1963. That afternoon, news of President John F. Kennedy Jr.’s assassination was broadcast over my high school’s PA system. I can still picture the classroom and the tears on my teacher’s face. It was a dark day.
A milestone is an event that can be either triumphant or tragic. I have recorded many such moments in my journals over the past three decades, and these pages transform them into time capsules that trigger deep memories when revisited years later.
On the bright side, I’ve applauded the Boston Red Sox when they broke “The Curse” by finally winning a world series in 2004. When jubilant Americans elected Barack Obama, the first Black president, an inspired world erupted with joy.
Conversely, 2011’s devastating 9.1 earthquake/tsunami in Sendai, Japan crippled a nuclear reactor and sent more than 15,000 unsuspecting people to their death. This disaster has largely faded from the collective memory, but it still stands as a sober reminder that our planet is ultimately in control, and we only rent our existence here. Closer to home, the American psyche was rattled after a senseless massacre of 26 people, including 20 elementary school children, took place at the Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Connecticut. Regretfully, the memory of this tragedy tends to return with the latest mass shooting.
My artistic response is often inspired by the intense news coverage of these events. Newspaper clippings, photographs, torn pieces, and raw marks of multimedia collage add visceral energy that depicts the gravity of the situation. On September 12, 2001, I began to add images in my journal about al-Qaeda’s surprise attack on the United States the day before. This practice continued until the end of that year, resulting in more than 50 pages of personal “reporting” and reflection.
The perpetrator of that heinous attack, Osama bin Laden, escaped justice for a decade. This was also the beginning of a chapter of great controversy in US politics and military intervention that still exists today. With the news of his assassination in Abbottabad, Pakistan, in 2011, images of his face were suddenly everywhere. As I looked into his defiant eyes, they became the focus of my painted journal entry. One day, his eyes were open; the next, they weren’t.
Some milestones are nothing short of miraculous. When US Airways Flight 1549 departed La Guardia airport on the afternoon of January 15, 2009, Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger didn’t expect a flock of birds to cause a double engine failure, which forced him to land in the Hudson River. When the news broke, Manhattanites watched a flotilla of volunteer boats speed to the floating plane. Incredibly, the rescuers brought all passengers and crew to safety before the plane sank! If you look closely, my watercolor painting of this event offers a fictional scenario: a benevolent river god, arms overhead, supports the downed jet on the river’s surface until all are saved.
We all experience profound moments that don’t create headlines, but still have deep personal meaning. Maybe it was the thrill of learning to ride a bike, receiving a college diploma, or winning the job of your dreams. When my wife gave birth to twins in 1998, I brought my journal into the delivery room and waited until the doctor stamped our infants’ inky feet on their birth certificates. I then asked if she would do the same in my journal! Eyes rolled, but the attending staff granted my wish. When I look at those pages today, the incomparable joy of that day is enjoyed once again.
I’ll admit that some milestones have imprinted so powerfully on my memory that they don’t require documentation. 53 years ago, I watched a fuzzy, black & white television broadcast of astronaut Neil Armstrong’s first step on the moon. I have no journal entry of that moment (yet), but I’ll never forget it.
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Ken Carbone is an artist, designer, and Co-Founder of the Carbone Smolan Agency, a design company he built with Leslie Smolan over 40 years ago. He is the author of two books, including Dialog: What Makes a Great Design Partnership, a visiting lecturer at numerous design schools, and TED X speaker. A recipient of the 2012 AIGA medal, he is currently a Senior Advisor to the Chicago-based strategic branding firm, 50,000feet. | https://www.printmag.com/creative-voices/ken-carbones-wonderlust-milestones-big-and-small/ | 2022-09-07T18:13:12Z | printmag.com | control | https://www.printmag.com/creative-voices/ken-carbones-wonderlust-milestones-big-and-small/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BOSTON (WWLP) – A victorious Sen. Diana DiZoglio auditor bid notwithstanding, Tuesday’s primary election was a bad day for Massachusetts lawmakers seeking statewide office and a good day for representatives and senators further down the ballot.
All but one incumbent member of the Legislature who faced competition secured their party’s nomination for another two-year term, most of whom face no additional declared opponent in November. Also, a majority of legislators seeking new elected positions also won their races, particularly further down the ballot.
Several lawmakers survived tough challenges by tight margins. In the race for the 18th Middlesex District in Lowell, Rep. Rady Mom earned just 68 more votes than runner-up Tara Hong, a margin of less than 3 percentage points among the 2,336 total votes cast in the contest, according to unofficial results provided by city officials.
Veteran Rep. Paul Donato of Medford was on track to win by a single percentage point or less. The Associated Press had not yet declared a winner in the race by noon Wednesday, but Donato told the News Service that his opponent, Malden activist Nichole Mossalam, called him Tuesday night to concede.
Donato, an 11-term Democrat, said his margin of victory was roughly 55 votes, reflecting a split of about 50.6 percent to 49.4 percent “or somewhere in that area.”
“I told my supporters last night that the district has changed. There are new people in it,” Donato said late Wednesday afternoon. “The district has changed, and I along with the people who lived in the community for a long time have to accept that change and we now have to start working in harmony with the new people and look at the changes they’re looking to be made and reflect on those changes.”
By midday Wednesday, the AP called the 16th Essex District race in favor of challenger Francisco Paulino, making Rep. Marcos Devers the only sitting state representative or senator to lose a primary this cycle.
Paulino led with 53 percent of the vote to 47 percent for Devers with more than 95 percent of votes reported, according to AP data published by The New York Times.
A Devers legislative aide said the five-term representative, who lost a primary in 2016 before winning a return bid two years later, “does not have a comment at this time.”
Incumbent lawmakers running for a new position went seven for 12 on Tuesday.
Four representatives earned a spot on the November general election ballot to join the Senate: Democrats Liz Miranda of Roxbury, Paul Mark of Peru and Jake Oliveira of Ludlow, plus Republican Shawn Dooley of Norfolk.
Miranda topped a five-way primary for the open and reshaped Second Suffolk District in the Senate, beating out fellow Rep. Nika Elugardo — one of the five lawmakers who unsuccessfully sought a higher office this cycle — and former Sen. Dianne Wilkerson in the process.
With more than 95 percent of votes reported, the AP tally showed Miranda with 33 percent of the vote, followed by Elugardo with 27 percent.
During her election night party, Miranda said she would bring “fresh ideas and fresh eyes” to the Senate, according to the Dorchester Reporter.
“They say I’m too flashy, too social, but this is your next Second Suffolk senator,” the Dorchester Reporter quoted Miranda as saying. “There were times when I wanted to give up, a lot of times when I went to college, and I’d come back home crying and say, ‘I can’t do this.’ My mom would say, ‘Get back on that bus and you’re not only going to do this, but you’re going to finish at the top.’ And I did. That encouragement and love is what all the kids in the Second Suffolk deserve.”
Mark, a six-term representative, cruised to victory in the Democratic primary for the westernmost Senate district with about 85 percent of the vote, while Oliveira easily topped a Democratic primary for a Senate district representing parts of Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester counties.
Oliveira, who is still in his first term in the House, will now run against Republican William Johnson of Granby in the general election. Mark does not have an opponent in November.
Their wins, plus the open race for the region’s Governor’s Council district, continue a trend of rapidly evolving representation for the state’s western stretches.
Regardless of who wins in the Oliveira-Johnson showdown, two of the roughly half-dozen Senate districts west of Worcester will have new lawmakers in January. Another one is held by Springfield Sen. Adam Gomez, who two years ago toppled incumbent Sen. James Welch in a primary contest. Two others feature senators — Jo Comerford of Northampton and John Velis of Westfield — currently in their second terms.
On top of the Senate turnover, the shuffle means the House districts represented today by Mark and Oliveira will also welcome fresh faces for the 2022-2023 session.
Dooley, the only other representative who ran for Senate, did not have a Republican challenger Tuesday and will face off against Democrat Sen. Becca Rausch in November.
A Republican state rep and a Democrat state rep both prevailed Tuesday in races for law enforcement offices.
Rep. Paul Tucker, a Salem Democrat, topped attorney James O’Shea of Middleton in the primary for Essex County District Attorney, while Rep. Tim Whelan of Barnstable did not face a Republican opponent in the primary for Barnstable County sheriff.
Higher up the ballot, representatives and senators running for new offices mostly struggled. Sen. Diana DiZoglio of Methuen won the Democratic primary for auditor, making her the only lawmaker to find success in a statewide race Tuesday.
Acton Rep. Tami Gouveia and Longmeadow Sen. Eric Lesser both fell short in the lieutenant governor race — where Pittsfield Sen. Adam Hinds failed to make the ballot at the nominating convention — and Boston Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz stopped campaigning for governor months ago.
In other offices beyond the Legislature, Governor’s Councilor Marilyn Devaney emerged victorious in a close reelection bid despite narrowly losing her hometown of Watertown.
Mara Dolan, a public defender and former political aide who challenged Devaney in the Democratic primary, tweeted her concession just before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
“What a great race! We flipped at least 13 towns, even Watertown,” Dolan tweeted. “Only 1,400 votes out of over 98,000 made the difference. I have called to concede to the incumbent. This race was a joy and a labor of love. I’m not stopping.”
Dolan and Devaney have been embroiled in a heated race, trading accusations of smear campaigns.
Meanwhile, in the only other Governor’s Council district with a contested primary, the winner made a point to call for bringing “a level of civility and decorum and stability” to a panel whose hearings often feature personal feuds, bizarre accusations and tense proceedings.
North Adams School Committee Member Tara Jacobs, who told the News Service the three other Democrats in the primary for the Council’s Eighth District called her to concede, said she hopes it can become “a more pleasant place for nominees to be vetted.”
“The Governor’s Council being a painful experience limits our field of nominees who don’t want to subject themselves, and I think that is not to the benefit of our state,” Jacobs said.
Jacobs led with 33 percent of the vote in the latest tally, followed by Michael Fenton of Springfield with 30 percent. She attributed her success to several factors, including her status as the only woman in the race and the only candidate who was not a lawyer — a unique trait for a job on a panel that vets and confirms judicial nominees.
“I think the fact that I’m not an attorney actually really resonated with people,” Jacobs said. “There are so many attorneys involved, especially from a judicial standpoint. The nomination process is infused with so many voices from the legal community that the people deserve a voice too, and I think that really resonated.”
She will face John Comerford of Palmer, the lone Republican candidate, in November. Both are vying to succeed retiring Councilor Mary Hurley of Springfield. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/mixed-results-for-lawmakers-trying-to-leap-to-new-offices/ | 2022-09-07T18:17:03Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/mixed-results-for-lawmakers-trying-to-leap-to-new-offices/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
An unhinged man slashed a cop in the wrist who responded to his Harlem NYCHA apartment this week, cops said.
Kevin Joseph, 32, was “acting erratic[ally] and behaving in a violent manner” around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday when cops showed up at his apartment in the King Towers on West 115th Street for an “emotionally disturbed person” call, police said.
Police tried to take Joseph into custody so that EMS could remove him to the hospital, cops said.
But instead of complying, Joseph became violent and pulled out a kitchen knife — slashing a 30-year-old cop in the wrist and puncturing her thumb, police said.
The knife was recovered and Joseph was arrested and charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon, cops said.
The officer was taken to a local hospital in stable condition, authorities said. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/07/nyc-man-arrested-for-slashing-cop-in-apartment-nypd/ | 2022-09-07T18:17:50Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/07/nyc-man-arrested-for-slashing-cop-in-apartment-nypd/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A cinnamon bear stands in a field, June 17, 2022, at Bear Country U.S.A in Rapid City, South Dakota. Bear Country U.S.A is a drive through wildlife park with several different color variations of black bears including the cinnamon bear, and many other animals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Post)
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BIVALVE, Md. - Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters are now available through the Worcester County Health Department for eligible individuals. The bivalent booster shot adds Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 spike protein components to the current vaccine in order to target newer, more transmissible variants.
This updated shot from Pfizer is for individuals age 12 years and older and from Moderna for individuals age 18 years and older. Individuals are eligible for the Bivalent booster formula two months after their last dose whether the completion of the primary series or booster.
Worcester Health recommends that all individuals stay up to date on their vaccines, especially those with weakened immune systems and a high risk for serious complications.
Visit www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s0901-covid-19-booster.html for more information about the booster recommendations.
To schedule your booster appointment, visit worcesterhealth.org. If you need help scheduling your appointment, please call 667-253-2140. The health department recommends the public continue to follow prevention strategies such as: washing your hands often, staying home if you are sick, covering your cough, wearing a mask, getting plenty of rest, eating healthy foods, and exercising regularly. | https://www.wboc.com/news/bivalent-covid-19-vaccine-boosters-now-available-through-worcester-health/article_55a269d8-2ed0-11ed-b04b-07f547c18a90.html | 2022-09-07T18:24:18Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/bivalent-covid-19-vaccine-boosters-now-available-through-worcester-health/article_55a269d8-2ed0-11ed-b04b-07f547c18a90.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
ODESSA, Del. - Delaware State Police say a 39-year-old woman is facing her 5th offense DUI and related charges after troopers found her asleep in the driver's seat of a running car.
Police said that shortly before midnight Tuesday, troopers responded to the intersection of Corbit Street and Cantwell Avenue in Odessa regarding of someone who was asleep in a running vehicle.
Upon their arrival, troopers located a black 2014 Honda Accord that was stopped in the intersection. Police said the operator of the Accord, later identified as Sara Barbas, was asleep in the driver’s seat with the engine still running. Troopers reportedly detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from Barbas’ breath and a DUI investigation ensued. Barbas was subsequently taken into custody at the scene without incident. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 1.24 grams of marijuana and a THC vaporizer cartridge, according to police. A computer check of Barbas revealed that she had four prior convictions for DUI.
Barbas was transported to Troop 9 and charged with 5th offense DUI (felony), possession of marijuana, and no person shall stop, stand, or park within an intersection.
Barbas was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court #2 and was released after posting $5,002 secured bond. | https://www.wboc.com/news/delaware-driver-found-asleep-at-the-wheel-arrested-for-5th-offense-dui/article_ee21239e-2eca-11ed-afac-5f4c9837b101.html | 2022-09-07T18:24:24Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/delaware-driver-found-asleep-at-the-wheel-arrested-for-5th-offense-dui/article_ee21239e-2eca-11ed-afac-5f4c9837b101.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
HARRINGTON, Del. - Harrington police say a man is facing DUI and related charges after he led officers on a high-speed chase that ended when he crashed into a ditch.
It happened Monday, Sept. 5, when officers observed a vehicle spinning tires and traveling at a high rate of speed on Railroad Avenue. Upon attempting to initiate a traffic stop, the suspect vehicle failed to stop and sped away from pursuing officers. A short time later, the vehicle failed to negotiate a turn on Hopkins Cemetery Road, spun, and became disabled in a ditch.
Police said the driver ran into a wooded area, leaving two passengers in the car. Once the safety of the two occupants was confirmed and EMS was called to the scene to evaluate them, responding units were able to locate the driver, identified as John K. Burch, hiding in the woods. He was taken into custody without further incident and evaluated for injury before being transported to the Harrington Police Department where he was charged with disregarding a police officer's signal, resisting arrest, DUI, reckless driving, and five other traffic-related charges.
Burch was released on his own recognizance pending future court appearances. | https://www.wboc.com/news/harrington-police-chase-leads-to-dui-resisting-arrest-charges/article_b1caf624-2ed2-11ed-9828-cb3f3823d683.html | 2022-09-07T18:24:31Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/harrington-police-chase-leads-to-dui-resisting-arrest-charges/article_b1caf624-2ed2-11ed-9828-cb3f3823d683.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
220409-N-JL161-1006 Ashburn, Va. (Sep. 6, 2022) Chief Musician Ben Bransford and Chief Musician Michael Webb engage the audience in a performance by the Side Boys Ensemble. The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters Chorus performed for the residents of Ashby Ponds Senior Living Community. (U.S. Navy Photo by Musician 1st Class Renee DeBoer/Released)
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Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ: SBLK) stands in a polarizing position. The company’s balance sheet improved massively following the rally in dry bulk rates that took place between mid-2020 and late 2021. With its dividend policy also turning shareholder-friendly, there’s much to like. However, the dry bulk market has turned 180 degrees recently, as multiple commodity-related factors have reduced demand for dry bulk vessels. Thus, the company’s currently massive dividends are likely to soften significantly.
For this reason, I am neutral on the stock.
What’s Happening in the Dry Bulk Industry?
The dry bulk industry has been on a roller-coaster ride over the past couple of years. Basically, the order book for dry bulk vessels is currently at a 25-year low. This means that only a limited number of new vessels will be coming online in the coming years, making the existing ones more valuable and less available. When demand for dry bulks surges against a limited number of vessels, charter rates surge, resulting in dry bulk companies such as Star Bulk Carriers reporting massive profits.
This is exactly what happened amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Supply-chain bottlenecks led to a fantastic surge in dry bulk rates, enabling players in the industry to charge outlandish rates. Even though the pandemic has mostly eased, dry bulk rates remained strong up until recently.
This is due to a number of factors that continued to contribute to elevated commodity prices, such as soaring inflation levels and the lasting invasion of Ukraine. Because the payload that dry bulk vessels had to move became quite more valuable, pricing leverage remained. However, things have turned sour lately, with the dry bulk index plummeting.
Chinese imports have shrunk as a result of China’s tough zero-COVID policy. China’s steel industry has gone through a firm slowed down lately as well due to incredibly higher input costs and a weak real estate market. In fact, China’s property sector is still worsening by the day.
Export disruptions and the war in Ukraine have negatively impacted the dry bulk industry as well. While the war in Ukraine initially boosted the industry, the real effects are only now starting to show up, as trade conditions across Europe have significantly worsened.
Lower iron ore exports from Brazil have also helped dry bulk rates free fall. Specifically, as of July’s data, the exports of Brazil’s iron ore have declined by $2.17 billion, or 43% year-over-year, from $5.04 billion to $2.88 billion.
All these factors highlight just how cyclical the dry bulk industry is and how the results of the companies in the space can easily swing higher or lower in a matter of months.
With 128 dry bulk vessels in its fleet featuring a total capacity of 14.1 million dwt (deadweight tonnage), Star Bulk’s earnings are entirely determined by the underlying supply and demand dynamics between available vessels and commodities. These include iron ore, grain, minerals, fertilizers, bauxite, steel and its by-products, among others.
SBLK’s Q2 Results Still Reflect Elevated Charters
Star Bulk Carriers’ Q2 results were once again stellar, though investors must be wary as they reflect the elevated market rates that were sustained between April and June. Since then, rates have worsened, as explained.
Specifically, Voyage revenues came in at $417.3 million, 34% higher year-over-year, with the company achieving an average Time Charter Equivalent Rate per ship of $40,351 per day. This compares with an average Time Charter Equivalent Rate of $22,927 in Q2 2021.
With expenses only slightly increasing year-over-year, the strong growth in revenues resulted in an even more impressive expansion in margins. This led to the company’s bottom line skyrocketing. Specifically, net income came in at $200.1 million, or $1.96 per share, versus $124.2 million, or $1.22 per share last year, implying a gain of roughly 61.1% and 60.5%, respectively.
Star Bulk’s record profitability enabled management to keep strengthening its balance sheet. As of August 3rd, the company’s cash & liquidity balance and net debt were $474.2 million and $935.5 million, indicating year-over-year improvements of 339% and 43%, respectively.
Current Dividend Rates Aren’t Sustainable
With Star Bulk’s profits surging lately, the company reworked its dividend policy last year in order to share its loot with shareholders. Based on the new policy, the company is going to retain $2.1 million in cash for every vessel in its fleet and distribute the rest of its free cash flow in dividends. Obeying this policy, management declared a $1.65 dividend per share based on its Q2 results. However, such a high dividend is not sustainable moving forward, as already demonstrated by the decline in dry bulk rates.
This dividend rate is the same as the one in the previous quarter, implying an annualized rate of $6.60 and, in turn, a dividend yield of around 34.4% at the stock’s current levels.
Luckily, Star Bulk’s dividend policy allowed for flexibility, and even if payouts decline significantly, investors are still likely to receive robust yields as the company has already secured the $2.1 million per vessel it needs. Thus, most of its free cash flow is to be distributed, but not at such lofty rates.
Is SBLK a Good Stock to Buy?
Regarding Wall Street’s sentiment, Star Bulk Carriers features a Strong Buy consensus rating based on four Buys assigned in the past three months. At $35.50, the average Star Bulk Carriers stock projection suggests 87.6% upside potential.
Conclusion: Be Wary of SBLK’s Future Performance
Star Bulk Carriers reported great numbers in its Q2 results. However, the decline in dry bulk rates since the end of the quarter is going to show up in its upcoming earnings reports.
Further, though investors are likely to keep getting paid great dividends even if Star Bulk’s profitability were to, say, halve, the current seemingly-massive dividend yield is most certainly not sustainable.
In my view, only investors who comprehensively understand the dry bulk industry and its cyclical nature should trade and/or hold Star Bulk Carriers. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/star-bulk-carriers-stock-nasdaqsblk-is-its-34-dividend-yield-sustainable | 2022-09-07T18:25:32Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/star-bulk-carriers-stock-nasdaqsblk-is-its-34-dividend-yield-sustainable | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Telecommunications and digital service provider, Globacom, has recorded huge growth in its subscriber numbers. According to a recent report published on Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)’s website, Globacom added a massive 2,103,721 million new customers in July to take its subscriber base to 58,330,200 from 56,226,479 the previous month. This represents 83% of the total number of 2,523,276 new phone users recorded in the country in July.
The report by the commission also revealed that the total number of subscriptions to telecommunication services across the mobile networks of MTN, Glo, Airtel and 9mobile rose to 208.6 million during the period under review. The corresponding figure for June was 206 million. The country’s teledensity, which measures the number of active telephone connections per 100 inhabitants living within an area, also rose from 108.15 per cent in June to 109.47 per cent in July 2022.
MTN came a distant second with 392,440 new subscriptions in July, while Airtel was third with 90,955 new customers. However, 9mobile recorded a loss of 63,840 subscribers as its base fell from 12,659,356 in June to 12,595,516 in July.
So far this year, the mobile network operators have gained a total of 13.5 million new subscribers, with the number of phone users in the country rising from 195,128,265 at the end of December 2021, to 208,604,996 at the end of July 2022. This is a departure from last year when the operators lost close to 20 million subscribers as a result of the ban on new SIM registration.
The NCC report shows that Globacom has played a major role in leading this growth. Its remarkable performance in the industry is believed to be a result of the continuous network upgrade and extension of 4G data coverage to more cities across the country. The company which turned 19 on August 29th also offers subscribers innovative products with unmatched value.
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Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd, has been recognised for its innovation and operational excellence at this year’s edition of the ECOWAS Manufacturing Excellence Awards (EMEA) organised by Independent Newspapers, BusinessDay- Ghana and African Consolidated Analytical Limited.
The awards ceremony, which held on Friday at the Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel in Lagos, saw NBC clinch awards across three key categories that reflects its solid credentials as a champion of sustainable manufacturing in Nigeria.
According to the organisers, the annual award is aimed at celebrating outstanding individuals and organisations in the manufacturing industry that have demonstrated innovation excellence across their operations and have made remarkable contributions to the growth of the local economy.
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NBC emerged winner across three key categories, including ECOWAS Energy Drinks Manufacturing Company of the Year; Juice/Beverage Drinks Manufacturing Company of the Year, and ECOWAS Soft Drinks Manufacturing Company of The Year.
Commenting on the feat, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director at NBC, Ekuma Eze, expressed his delight at the recognition, reiterating the Company’s commitment to championing innovative and sustainable practices in the sector.
“As a prominent player in the manufacturing sector, the awards are a testament to our revolutionary work and our leadership, particularly in the areas of product innovation, and investment in the development of infrastructure to create shared value for our stakeholders and communities. Despite the challenges posed by the current business climate, it remains our goal to continue to contribute immensely to the growth of the Nigerian economy and uplift the livelihood of its people, thus we are grateful to the conveners for this recognition,” Ekuma added.
Since its inception, the EMEA has selected nominees through a mix of qualitative and quantitative parameters and has grown to become one of the most coveted recognitions in the manufacturing space across the West-African region attracting reputable organisations. | https://tribuneonlineng.com/nbc-bags-3-awards-at-2022-ecowas-manufacturing-excellence-awards/ | 2022-09-07T18:26:27Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/nbc-bags-3-awards-at-2022-ecowas-manufacturing-excellence-awards/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin has cautioned some civil and public servants against the penchant to leak government memos, and classified information on social media.
Speaking at a training organised by the Oyo State House of Assembly Service Commission, on Wednesday, Ogundoyin tasked the civil and public servants with upholding moral values, work ethics and keeping government secrets.
Represented by the deputy speaker, Honourable Abiodun Fadeyi, the Speaker particularly tasked parliamentary staff to improve upon their communication skills, work ethics and human resources management.
The training which was held at the Ibadan Business School, Ibadan was for officers in Grade Level 08 – Grade Level 12 in the legislative service.
In her remarks at the event, the secretary to the state government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, stressed the need for civil and public servants to uphold ethical standards, and professionalism and be disciplined in their duties.
Adeosun, who was represented by Permanent Secretary, General Admin, Mr Adedayo Ayorinde said it was imperative for civil and public servants to reciprocate Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to their welfare with effective service delivery and higher productivity.
Similarly, the State Head of Service, Alhaja Hamidat Agboola said training and retraining are to increase their work value, adding that the Makinde-led administration has implemented policies which have been helpful to the workforce in the state.
Agboola, who was represented by Permanent Secretary, Service Matters, Mr Babatunde Adeyanju urged the participants and the entire government workforce to do away with bad habits.
Speaking on the essence of the training, Chairman of the Assembly Commission, Dr Musah Abdulwasi, said the training is to better the job performance of the officers.
Abdulwasi assured that more programmes had been packaged to take care of the needs of both staffs of the House of Assembly and the Commission.
He allayed the fear that the training programme was meant for certain officers in the legislature saying all the members of staff will adequately take part in different programmes as relevant to their duties.
He pledged that the commission is fully prepared to turn around the staff in the legislature for them to put in their best and play their roles for effective service delivery.
Musah commended Governor Seyi Makinde for signing the Financial Management Law and for taking the training and retraining of both civil and public officers a priority.
He also appreciated the speaker of the Oyo state House of Assembly, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin, and members of the Assembly for their support for the commission.
Other personalities at the event included commissioners at the Oyo Assembly Service Commission Mr Moses Ojoawa; Mrs Yinyiade Ladoye; Honourable Ogundoke Hassan; Honourable Adekunle Alabanla; the clerk of the Assembly, Mrs Oludara Awe.
ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE | https://tribuneonlineng.com/oyo-speaker-warns-civil-public-servants-against-leaking-govt-memo-classified-information/ | 2022-09-07T18:26:38Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/oyo-speaker-warns-civil-public-servants-against-leaking-govt-memo-classified-information/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Robbers raid Bayelsa community, kill two
Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have shot dead a bus driver whose name was simply given as Mr Center Silas and yet-to-be identified woman during a robbery operation in the Ekeki area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Tribune Online gathered that the robbery incident which claimed the life of the bus driver, a father of three, occurred at about 1 am on Wednesday.
The raid reportedly started from the residence of the deceased bus driver on Barrister-Loth street, before attacking over ten homes, carting away valuables from their victims including the home of the deceased woman on Hon. Ofoni Williams Street.
During a visit to the scene, it was gathered that the robbers numbering about six damaged the gate and gained entrance into the apartment of their victims, but that when the deceased man and his children heard a strange noise and tried to attack the robbers with a matchet he was overpowered and shot thrice while his son managed to escape.
According to sources, after shooting him, the suspected robbers left him for dead, came outside and started raising the alarm that robbers were in the neighbourhood and one has been caught.
Narrating his ordeal, a neighbour, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that when he rushed out to assist thinking the noise was from other neighbours, he was almost killed by the robbers.
He said “when I heard a bang, I didn’t know it was a gunshot, then I heard noise thereafter, people calling for help, I went outside, and saw some persons still shouting, immediately I was flashed with a touch and three of them led me back to my apartment.
“Then I realized that I was in for it. They told me and my wife to bring out monies and other belongings, so I begged them that we don’t have any valuables in our house. They kept on harassing us and threatening to kill us but I still told them I have nothing. They finally used a flashlight to check the room, picked up the only N1000 on the television stand and left us and moved to another apartment.
Another source, Mr Lucky said the whole neighbourhood was helpless and were in fear because they kept hearing gunshots and couldn’t sleep.
He said “these guys operated freely in this area. When they come like this in their numbers, they will raid homes, maim, rape, steal and go free and the security agencies won’t do anything. It was minimal when we had vigilante members guarding the streets but they left because some persons refuse to pay their dues, but we are now left with no option but to face our fears all by ourselves.
“I heard they killed a woman on the other end of the street. They even robbed more houses there too. I wonder what is the advantage of the police station that is close to our area. We are not safe at all.”
As of the time of filing this report, the two deceased have been deposited at the morgue of the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa.
When contacted, the State’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP. Asinim Butswat confirmed the incident and said “On 7th September 2022, at about 0100 hours, armed robbers broke into a residential building at Opposite Opili Plaza, Amarata, shot at one Center Silas ‘m’ with a locally made pistol. The victim was rushed to the Federal Medical Center for treatment where he eventually died. Police Officers have visited the scene and investigation is ongoing.”
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Due to numerous challenges, some investors choose not to buy stocks representing China-based businesses. If you decide not to take a position in JD.com (NASDAQ:JD) shares, that’s certainly your prerogative. However, I am bullish on JD stock as the company is demonstrating resilience even while the Chinese economy remains under pressure.
JD.com is a vast Chinese e-commerce platform for buyers and sellers. There’s a chance that you’re not very familiar with the company and its platform if you live outside of Asia. However, if you’re ready to consider international investments, JD stock belongs on your radar.
It’s interesting that JD.com bills itself as a “leading supply chain-based technology and service provider,” as the mere mention of supply chains is enough to strike fear into the hearts of investors in 2022. Along with supply chain disruptions and China’s on-again, off-again COVID-19 lockdowns, JD.com has had to deal with concerns that American regulators might delist the company’s U.S.-listed stock.
Those issues haven’t gone away by any means. Nevertheless, JD.com has faced its challenges with impressive resilience – and as the data will demonstrate, adversity can sometimes produce unexpected earnings beats.
Thriving in China’s E-Commerce Market Isn’t Easy
Make no mistake about it: China’s economy is under tremendous pressure. The nation’s strict COVID-19 control measures are straining already disrupted supply chains. China still has the world’s biggest e-commerce market, but I would be remiss to ignore the struggles that JD.com will face as a Chinese business.
According to the Wall Street Journal, consumers in China are reducing their discretionary purchases. They’re becoming thriftier, and it’s showing up in the data in 2022. Thus, Insider Intelligence, a research firm, anticipates China’s e-commerce sales to increase 9.1% this year – the country’s slowest e-commerce growth since 2008.
This is where JD.com can be nimble as a business enterprise, however. Remember, JD.com’s platform provides a wide variety of items. These include not only discretionary/luxury items but also essential/home goods that people can’t easily live without. Indeed, supermarket items are JD.com’s largest growth category. Moreover, JD.com’s order volume in this category increased by more than 25% year-over-year during 2022’s second quarter.
JD Stock’s U.S. Delisting Threat Might be Resolved Soon
Another concern among some investors is that JD.com’s U.S.-listed stock has been under a potential delisting threat for a while. This is mainly due to American regulators’ apparent difficulty with auditing the finances and/or operations of some China-based businesses.
The two nations’ governments may be closer to resolving this matter, though, at least when it comes to certain China-based companies. Reportedly, an agreement between China and the U.S. will allow American regulators to audit the data of some Chinese firms.
Not only that, but the U.S. has already selected its first batch of U.S.-exchange-listed Chinese firms to audit – and JD.com is one of them. Bloomberg reported that according to one of two “people with direct knowledge of the matter… [t]he U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has requested to review materials from the latest financial year” of the selected China-based businesses.
As they say, it’s all about baby steps. Don’t assume that JD.com will be cleared for continued listing in the U.S., but at least it appears that the two nations are working toward greater data transparency and, therefore, an easing of tensions so that Chinese companies are less likely to be delisted in the U.S.
JD.com Managed to Beat Revenue and Profit Estimates
We’ve already acknowledged how difficult it is to succeed as an e-commerce business in China in 2022. Knowing this, you might be tempted to assume that JD.com’s second-quarter financial results must have been a disaster. Yet, the company actually exceeded Wall Street’s expectations on both the top and bottom lines.
First of all, JD.com’s Q2 2022 net revenue of RMB267.6 billion ($40 billion) indicated a 5.4% year-over-year increase, as well as a beat compared to the analyst consensus estimate of RMB262.3 billion. In addition, the company’s adjusted earnings of RMB4.06 ($0.61) per share demonstrated a huge improvement over the year-earlier quarter’s RMB2.9 per share while easily beating Wall Street’s expectation of RMB2.79 per share.
To top it all off, JD.com reported an increase in the company’s cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments. That figure totaled RMB206.8 billion ($30.9 billion) as of June 30, 2022, which is higher than the RMB191.3 billion recorded as of December 31, 2021.
In light of these outstanding results, JD.com CEO Lei Xu acknowledged China’s harsh economic landscape while also touting his company’s strength amid adversity. “JD.com’s resilient business model, industry-leading supply chain capabilities, and efficient operations helped us deliver solid quarterly results amidst ongoing challenges in the external environment,” Xu explained.
What is the Target Price for JD Stock?
Turning to Wall Street, JD stock has a Strong Buy consensus rating based on nine Buys assigned in the past three months. The average JD stock price target is $90.33, implying 47.4% upside potential.
Conclusion: JD Stock Has the Ability to Effectively Operate in China
It would be unrealistic to assume that a China-based company like JD.com can easily surmount the nation’s numerous challenges. Conducting business in China will require skill and persistence, along with a deep reserve of capital. Fortunately, JD.com has all of these, and the data shows this. It’s truly impressive that the company beat the analysts’ revenue and earnings expectations while also growing its order volume in JD.com’s supermarket items category.
Hence, you don’t have to let China’s economic problems dissuade you from taking a position in JD.com stock. Sure, there will be issues to overcome in China throughout the remainder of 2022 and probably well into 2023. Yet, if any Asian e-commerce company can beat the odds and deliver value to its shareholders, it’s JD.com. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/jd-com-stock-nasdaqjd-is-ready-to-recover-despite-chinas-challenges | 2022-09-07T18:33:23Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/jd-com-stock-nasdaqjd-is-ready-to-recover-despite-chinas-challenges | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Top-rated Needham analyst Rajvindra Gill was left disappointed recently by the U.S. Government’s hardened stance on chip exports to China and Russia, terming it a “significant headwind” to Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA).
Shares of the company have been in a free fall the past month, dropping 28.1%, amid concerns that the new licensing requirements from the U.S. Government could adversely impact its sales to China by around $400 million in Q3 of FY23.
The analyst estimates that the U.S. Government is unlikely to soften its position anytime soon and has lowered his estimates for the U.S. chipmaker.
Data Center Sales Likely to Take a Hit
Analyst Gill believes that this stance is most likely to impact the sales of the A100 Data Centers, which contribute the most in terms of revenues to the Data Center business. He also pointed out that China now represents around 25% of NVDA’s overall data center revenues.
As a result, Gill remains concerned with the slowdown in the spending on data center buildouts by Chinese companies like Alibaba (BABA) and Baidu (BIDU). Moreover, he believes that the Chinese economy is in deterioration and expects this to continue for the rest of this year.
The analyst is of the view that while data center business is NVDA’s growth engine over the long term, competition in the business “will exert pressure on the company’s long-term positioning; however, we believe several industries will transition to AI [artificial intelligence]-based systems faster than before.”
Is NVDA a Buy, Sell or Hold?
The analyst remains bullish on the stock with a Buy rating but has lowered the price target from $185 to $170, implying an upside potential of 24.6% at current levels. However, other analysts on the Street remain cautiously optimistic about NVDA with a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on 23 Buys and eight Holds.
NVDA’s average price prediction of $209.60 implies 53.6% upside potential.
Similarly, financial bloggers are 83% Bullish on NVDA stock, compared to the sector average of 64%.
Concluding Remarks
Analysts are broadly expecting NVDA to take a hit in terms of revenues due to the tough stance of the U.S. Government. However, over the long term, the stock seems poised well and could even ride out this storm.
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Investors are once again becoming increasingly wary of retail REITs. This is due to the ongoing macroeconomic turmoil, which is assumed to lessen consumers’ purchasing power, thus softening the overall foot traffic in retail properties. That said, Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR) seems to be delivering good results. Its 4.6% dividend yield appears enticing when considering there is room for the dividend to grow from here. However, I am neutral on the stock, as my appetite for the space remains apathetic.
Can Acadia’s Recovery Momentum Continue?
Investors have lately become increasingly wary that Acadia’s post-pandemic recovery may be short-lived. However, as the company’s latest results showed, Acadia’s positive trajectory remains solid. In fact, Acadia closed the first half of Fiscal Year 2022 by delivering better-than-expected results. In Q2, Acadia’s revenues came in at $84.3 million, an increase of 12.9% compared to last year. This fine increase was due to Acadia’s retail locations still being affected by limitations related to COVID-19 in Q2 2021.
Further, Acadia’s Core Portfolio recorded a 4.8% and a 7.1% gain sequentially and year-to-date in same-property NOI (Net Operating Income), respectively. This was driven by rent commencements on new leases and healthier credit conditions.
Other positive KPIs include Acadia’s Core Portfolio occupancy and leasing rates, which stood at 90.5% and 94.1% at the quarter-end, respectively, remaining stable quarter-over-quarter despite the recent concerns. After all, it’s worth noting that consumer spending in the U.S. hit another all-time high in the second quarter of 2022.
Management remains relatively confident in the company’s expansion strategy, as proven by the continuous development of Acadia’s Fund platform. Specifically, during the three-month-period, Acadia’s Fund platform completed $85 million worth of acquisitions while its acquisition pipeline stayed vigorous.
Further, FFO came in at $23.4 million ($0.23 per share) and included an $8.9 million ($0.09 per share) unrealized mark-to-market loss on Albertsons. This compares with an FFO of $28.1 million, or $0.30 per share, in Q2 2021. Thus, excluding the one-off effect from Albertsons, FFO/share actually grew year-over-year.
Amid a better-than-expected performance, management boosted its FFO per share outlook for Fiscal Year 2022. The company now forecasts that FFO/share will land between $1.20 and $1.32 for the full year, up from 1.17 to $1.32 previously.
AKR Stock’s Dividend Should Grow from Here
Acadia has a relatively shaky dividend track record. The company initially slashed its quarterly dividend from $0.21 to $0.18 during the Great Financial Crisis. Then, Acadia began to grow payouts gradually all the way to 2020, when the dividend-per-share advanced to $0.29. Then COVID-19 arrived, and the impact of the pandemic resulted in Acadia once again being forced to slash the dividend. However, Acadia has started to increase its dividend again, as was the case following the previous recession.
Last February, the quarterly dividend was increased by 20%, from $0.15 to $0.18. While it’s still at similar levels to 2009 and 2012, it’s certainly a step in the right direction.
When using the midpoint of management’s FFO/share outlook of roughly $1.26 and the present dividend-per-share run-rate of $0.72, the payout ratio stands at a somewhat comfortable 57%. Therefore, it’s entirely possible that bold dividend hikes similar to last February’s hike could prevail over the next few years.
Overall, there are both positive and negative factors that could affect Acadia’s dividend growth prospects. On the one hand, dividend growth should be supported by strong leasing activity.
On the other hand, retail REITs are likely to encounter headwinds if the macroeconomic landscape stays tense and occupancy levels remain below optimal levels. Still, based on the current data, it appears that Acadia’s dividend should only grow from its current place.
In any case, investors should not expect that the company’s pre-COVID payout levels ($0.29/quarter, $1.16/year) will resurface soon if the company wishes to maintain a healthy payout ratio.
Risks & Qualities Attached to AKR Stock
In my view, the biggest risk that Acadia faces is declining foot traffic in its locations which would, in turn, lower the cash flows of its tenants. This could cause tenants to demand lower rents, which means that the trust’s properties would be worth less as their future cash flow would shrink. This is entirely possible if consumers’ purchasing power declines in the coming quarters following the shaky macroeconomic environment the market is presently experiencing.
Still, there are some notable qualities hooked to Acadia. One of the most attractive is that Acadia features the “safe haven” component of retail properties, which are necessities. Approximately half of its suburban shopping centers are grocery-anchored, while 40% of its annual base rent comes from essential retailers. Target (NYSE:TGT) is its largest tenant.
Other tenants amongst its top 10 ones are Royal Ahold, the TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX), and Trader Joe’s, which indicates that Acadia’s tenant base is of high quality. Thus, its counterparty-related risks are certainly less alarming compared to its lower-quality peers.
Is AKR Stock a Buy?
Regarding what Wall Street analysts are expecting, AKR Stock has a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on three Buys, two Holds, and one Sell assigned in the past three months. At $19.67, the average AKR stock price forecast suggests 23.9% upside potential.
Takeaway – AKR Stock Has Some Positive Developments, but Risks Remain
Acadia Realty Trust has retained its positive momentum following its post-COVID-19 recovery. After slashing the dividend in 2020, there is now ample room to support meaningful hikes from its present levels. Still, the retail real estate industry remains a rather risky place to be invested in these days. Thus, investors should not blindly invest in the company expecting only positive advancements in the coming quarters. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/should-investors-consider-4-6-yielding-acadia-realty-nyseakr | 2022-09-07T18:33:26Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/should-investors-consider-4-6-yielding-acadia-realty-nyseakr | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The crypto market lost about $2 trillion this year in a debacle that left investors to pick up the pieces from whatever is left of the alternate currencies. However, there are a few trends that are making optimists hold on for dear life (HODL), as meme stock investors would say. Beneath the rubble are three stocks that are poised to benefit once the ongoing crypto winter is over: Block (NYSE: SQ), Riot Blockchain (NASDAQ: RIOT), and PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL).
Is Crypto Still a Good Investment?
Despite the headwinds faced by the crypto market in 2022, it still has the potential to grow. Interestingly, the recently proposed bill to regulate cryptocurrencies is keeping the crypto winter slightly warm. If the bill is passed, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will handle the regulation of the crypto market. Given the expertise of the CFTC, the passage of the bill can give the crypto market the support it needs to bring down the volatility.
Crypto bulls are thinking long-term and believe that, just like any other market, the crypto winter is also a market cycle that will run its course in due time. Optimists are saying that this crypto winter, which can last anywhere between one and three years, will sift out short-term investors and pave the way for a recovery.
That said, the optimism around crypto is based largely on speculation. A “Paying With Cryptocurrency” survey by PYMNTS and BitPay revealed that 56% of respondents are interested in investing in the crypto market this year. Among them, about 50% are attracted by the possibility of making money as they did back in 2020 and 2021, and about 15% are just in it for the “fear of missing out.”
Additionally, the industry is now looking forward to a potential saving grace: The Merge. The Merge is a software upgrade of Ethereum, which supports scores of crypto projects. The Merge, which has been elusive for more than eight years, is finally expected to commence around September 15, migrating Ethereum to an energy-efficient infrastructure. This would lead to more upgrades that will make transactions on the platform’s signature currency, Ether, more affordable.
As the crypto market successfully holds investors’ curiosity, Wall Street is pinning its hopes on the three following stocks.
Block
The fintech giant Block (a name that plays on founder Jack Dorsey’s blockchain ambitions) is enjoying a slew of price target raises over the past month.
While it is true that Block’s exposure to the price of bitcoin is a dampener for its near-term prospects, experts are positive that the company has enough resources to bring game-changing technology to crypto infrastructure.
Is SQ Stock a Buy or Sell?
Among all the Wall Street bulls covering the SQ stock, BTIG analyst Mark Palmer is the most optimistic. Palmer has a Buy rating on the stock, and the highest price target among all, at $175.
The analyst expects Block’s peer-to-peer payment platform Cash App to bring in about $4 billion in revenues, excluding revenues from Bitcoin. He was upbeat about the healthy growth of the company’s Seller ecosystem in the U.S., which gave him hope for promising prospects on the front of international growth as well.
Block enjoys a Strong Buy rating from the consensus of analysts. This is based on 26 Buys, six Holds, and one Sell. Block’s stock prediction points at an average price target of $112.97, indicating 70.32% upside from current levels.
PayPal
Payments solutions provider PayPal recently joined the crypto industry-standard group TRUST, which supports crypto service providers’ customer privacy and helps companies comply with the Travel Rule. This development can help the company dodge regulatory or compliance issues in its efforts to build its crypto business, which is still in its nascent stages.
Moreover, the company announced a share buyback program of $15 billion, which can give an impetus to the stock price.
Baird analyst Colin Sebastian recently said that he is positive about PayPal’s performance in the second half of the year because of easing comps and strong growth trends driven by improvement in e-commerce.
PayPal is also claiming more share in the core digital wallet market. Sebastian is also upbeat about a more optimized cost profile, which is likely to boost its bottom line. Of course, the commitment to improving shareholder returns is likely to help the company attract more investors.
Is PayPal a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Sebastian maintained a Buy rating on the PYPL stock, with a price target of $120. In addition, PayPal is a Strong Buy consensus rating based on 24 Buys and seven holds assigned in the past three months. PayPal’s stock price forecast indicates an average price target of $119.85, reflecting an upside of 31.52% from the current price level.
Riot Blockchain
Riot Blockchain has an intriguing business horizon: it offers digital infrastructure, mines and sells Bitcoin (owns a mining data center in central Texas to that end), and has operations in Denver, Colorado, that deals in electrical switchgear engineering and fabrication.
The company’s efforts to grow its hash capacity (computational power used to mine and conduct transactions on the original algorithm of a blockchain) have been attracting the interest of investors. Importantly, by January 2023, the company is expected to achieve a hash capacity of 12.6EH/s. If this materializes, then the foundation for solid growth in 2023 and 2024 will be laid.
Will Riot Stock Go Back Up?
Wall Street analysts are unanimously bullish on Riot, with a Strong Buy consensus rating based on six Buys. Riot stock’s price prediction shows an average price target of $14.83, indicating a whopping 124% upside potential from current price levels.
It should be kept in mind, though, that Riot’s EBITDA margin is under a lot of pressure now, with Bitcoin below $20,000 as of writing. However, if the crypto market regains momentum once the crypto winter is over, and Bitcoin manages to cross the $40,000 mark by the end of next year, then Riot stock would be poised for remarkable returns on investment.
Concluding Thoughts – Crypto Stocks are Worth Considering
Crypto stocks are worth considering for a few reasons. First, the crypto market has been battered by several headwinds this year, significantly lowering the valuation of many related assets. In addition, large companies are taking it seriously, and efforts are being made to regulate it into a more stable market. As a result, stocks like PayPal, Riot, and Block may be good buy options for investors who are not suffering from recency bias. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/these-3-strong-buy-crypto-stocks-deserve-attention-right-now | 2022-09-07T18:33:27Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/these-3-strong-buy-crypto-stocks-deserve-attention-right-now | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
British house building companies are good dividend payers: these companies were winners in the pandemic and have grown while riding on the higher housing demand.
Even now, with the market losing its shine under the inflationary pressure in the economy, these companies are committed to their shareholders and have favourable dividend policies.
Keeping this in mind, we have shortlisted Taylor Wimpey (GB:TW) and Barratt Developments (GB:BDEV) for the investors.
We have used the TipRanks Stock Comparison Tool to compare stocks in the housing sector based on dividend yields.
The companies have stable dividend growth, which is very well supported by their earnings.
Let’s see what’s working for these two companies.
Barratt Developments
Barratt is among the largest residential builders in the UK. The company operates through its brands: Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes, Barratt London, and Wilson Bowden Developments.
The company has been known by investors as a stable dividend payer. It had to stop dividends in 2020 when the pandemic hit the sales. But the company is back with a revised dividend policy with a dividend cover of 2.0x in 2023 and 1.75x in 2024.
The interim dividend for 2022 is 11.2p per share. The full-year dividend will be based on a cover of 2.25 times adjusted earnings per share.
The company, in its latest trading update, reported total home completions back to pre-COVID levels at 17,908 homes. It is expecting its profit before tax to be in the range of £1.05 and £1.06 billion, ahead of market expectations.
The company is aware of the macro-economic challenges in the economy, but the forward order book along with a healthy cash position provides the flexibility to respond to the changes accordingly. The forward sales for Barratt are 13,579 homes as of June 30, 2022.
Is Barratt Developments a good investment?
According to TipRanks’ analyst rating consensus, Barratt Developments stock has a Moderate Buy rating. This includes three Buy and three Hold recommendations.
The BDEV target price is 585.83p, which represents a 43% change from the current price level. The price has a low and high forecast of 427p and 834p, respectively.
Taylor Wimpey
Taylor Wimpey is a UK-based residential builder. The company’s operations involve the acquisition of land, designing, construction, and overall development of communities.
The company reported its half-yearly results in August 2022 and entered the second half in a strong position. The company’s profit before tax grew by 16.3% to £334.5 million, mainly pushed by higher house prices. The order book is strong, with 10,102 homes ordered for £2,800 million. Also, it is 89% forward sold for its 2022 private completions.
The company has a dividend policy to return around 7.5% of net assets to shareholders annually. In line with this policy, it announced an interim dividend of 4.62p per share.
The dividend yield of 8.19% is attractive and higher than most of its competition, and against the sector average of 1.65%.
Taylor Wimpey share price forecast
According to TipRanks’ analyst rating consensus, Taylor Wimpey stock has a Hold rating. This is based on two Buy, one Hold, and one Sell recommendations.
The TW target price is 153p, which has an upside potential of 46% on the current level. The price has a low and high forecast of 106p and 221p, respectively.
Conclusion
In today’s challenging scenarios, dividend stocks like TW and BDEV can help support the battle against inflation. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/two-dividend-stocks-from-the-british-real-estate-sector-which-are-worth-considering | 2022-09-07T18:33:27Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/two-dividend-stocks-from-the-british-real-estate-sector-which-are-worth-considering | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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