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Recycling firm switches trucks to vegetable oil
North London recycling firm O’Donovan Waste Disposal has switched its hundred HGVs to vegetable oil fuel.
The company, which services construction and demolition companies in London and the Home Counties, said it is switching its entire fleet made the bold move to switch its entire fleet to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
“We are passionate about sustainability
and this is a huge step towards our net-zero objectives.”
HVO is a sustainable and 100 per cent renewable fuel that eliminates up to 90 per cent of net carbon dioxide emissions, it said.
It reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) by up to 30 per cent, particulate matter (PM) by up to 86 per cent and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions by up to 90 per cent, it added.
O’Donovan, which recycles more than a million tonnes of construction and demolition waste every year, diverting all of it from landfill, says it is committed to achieving Net Zero carbon by 2035.
Managing Director at O’Donovan Waste O’Donovan
and along with other initiatives already in place, we are delighted to be able to commit to using HVO on all HGV road vehicles by October 2022.
“We are clearly demonstrating that we are in line with our clients’ needs and requirements to adopt more sustainable processes and services, as well as the worldwide need to act now to prevent further global warming.
“I know that existing clients will be thrilled at this enormous change and I sincerely hope that new clients appreciate a real commitment in this immense global challenge and support us as a business by adopting our service offerings’’
“We have a duty to lead by example and moving to solely HVO has an immediate positive impact on our carbon footprint and we would encourage others to follow suit.
“We are passionate about sustainability and this is a huge step towards our net-zero objectives.” | https://www.theirishworld.com/recycling-firm-switches-trucks-to-vegetable-oil/ | 2022-09-08T15:40:53Z | theirishworld.com | control | https://www.theirishworld.com/recycling-firm-switches-trucks-to-vegetable-oil/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Truss set to announce price cap, fracking and more North Sea exploration
New Prime Minister Liz Truss promised she will today announce her “bold” plan to guard households and businesses against crippling energy costs.
Her government briefed that she will tell MPs that domestic bills will be frozen at around £2,500 as part of a package. It is expected to last up to two years and into the next general election.
The suggestion is it will be funded through borrowing, with Ms Truss rejecting the idea of applying a windfall tax on the bumper profits made by oil and gas companies to cover the cost – reported to be up to £150 billion.
Labour accused the PM of writing a “blank cheque” to the energy giants by ruling out the levy, with the British people left to “foot the bill”.
Ms Truss acknowledged families and businesses across the country are concerned about how they will “make ends meet” over the coming months.
“We will take action immediately to help
people and businesses with bills”
She blamed rising global prices on Russian president Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine and his “weaponisation” of gas supply in Europe.
“This has only made clearer that we must boost our long-term energy security and supply,” she said.
“We will take action immediately to help people and businesses with bills but also take decisive action to tackle the root cause of these problems, so that we are not in this position again.
“We will set out our plans to deliver on that promise and build a prosperous Britain for everyone.”
She faces accusations from both Opposition MPs and from some within her own part that is dodging scrutiny over the way her plans would be presented to Parliament.
She will open a debate on energy costs but, unlike a formal ministerial statement.
This means MPs will not have prior notice of the details and will not be able to carry out sustained questioning.
Shadow climate change secretary Ed Miliband said the “core” to any solution is the question of “who pays”.
“By ruling out a windfall tax, Liz Truss, in one of her first acts as Prime Minister, has written a blank cheque to the oil and gas giants making £170 billion in excess profits, and the British people will foot the bill,” he said.
“Every penny her Government refuses to raise in windfall taxes is money that they will be loading onto the British people for years to come.”
Downing Street also indicated the moratorium on fracking in England could be lifted in the energy package, despite the 2019 Conservative manifesto opposing an end to the ban without science showing it can be done safely.
Ms Truss vowed during her leadership campaign that she would end opposition to shale gas extraction in places where it is backed by local communities.
She is also expected to confirm she is scrapping green levies on energy bills and declare her support for more North Sea drilling.
Ministers are planning a public information campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use this winter, in case freezing prices removes the incentive to cut consumption. | https://www.theirishworld.com/truss-set-to-announce-price-cap-fracking-and-more-north-sea-exploration/ | 2022-09-08T15:41:00Z | theirishworld.com | control | https://www.theirishworld.com/truss-set-to-announce-price-cap-fracking-and-more-north-sea-exploration/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Truss sets out plan to shield households and firms from energy price crisis
Prime Minister Liz Truss set out her first major policy intervention to address the soaring bills facing families and firms.
Energy bills for the average household will be frozen at no more than £2,500 and businesses will be spared crippling increases as Liz Truss took action to shield Britons from the global gas crisis.
The Prime Minister’s two-year plan will save the average household around £1,000 from October and protect billpayers from further expected rises over the coming months.
For businesses and other non-domestic users such as schools and hospitals, which have not been covered by the existing price cap, a six-month scheme will offer equivalent support.
After that there will be ongoing support for the most vulnerable industries, with a review in three months’ time to decide where the help should be targeted.
The plan will see the Government limit the price suppliers can charge customers for units of gas, replacing the existing price cap set by regulator Ofgem.
Using tens of billions of extra borrowing, the Government will provide energy suppliers with the difference between the new, lower price and what they would charge were this not in place.
The Prime Minister told MPs: “This is the moment to be bold. We are facing a global energy crisis and there are no cost-free options.”
Under the current domestic energy cap, households face average bills of £1,971 but this was set to rise to £3,549 in October – and forecasts have suggested it could hit as high as £7,700 by April 2023.
The £2,500 “energy price guarantee” will apply in England, Scotland and Wales from October 1, with the same level of support made available to Northern Ireland, which has a separate energy market.
The guarantee is based on the existing cap, plus the already promised £400 energy bills discount for all households, meaning costs will be similar to those faced today.
As expected, Ms Truss also ended England’s ban on fracking – the process of extracting shale gas by fracturing rocks with high-pressure water.
This could see domestic shale gas production begin in as little as six months, but will face heavy criticism from opponents who have long warned that fracking can cause earthquakes, water contamination, noise and traffic pollution.
She told MPs that fracking would only go ahead in areas where there was local support for it.
At a glance
The Government’s “energy price guarantee” will mean bills for the average household will go no higher than £2,500 at any point over the next two years.
The new help comes on top of the £400 energy bills discount in place for this winter, but the Government is not extending that to next year.
From 1 October, the average energy bill had been set to rise to £3,549 under the price cap review going as high as £7,700 by April.
It will save a typical home around £1,000 from 1 October, when the current consumer price cap had been set to soar.
• Business support
A scheme for businesses and other non-domestic energy users, such as schools and hospitals, will be given equivalent support for six months.
Details on how this will work – and for how long – are unspecified.
• The cost
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman has only said the cost of the support will be “tens of billions”. Previous estimates have put the strategy at around £150 billion.
A new energy supply task force, led by Madelaine McTernan, who headed the vaccine task force, will also negotiate with energy suppliers to agree long-term contracts that will reduce the price they charge.
• Green levies
The environmental charges on bills will be suspended temporarily for two years, with the move worth around £150 for household bills.
The cost of covering the measures will come from borrowing and general taxation.
• Oil heaters
Largely rural consumers with oil heaters do not benefit from a price cap. Ms Truss said a fund will be set up to give them “equivalent support”.
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Hope Tinnin is entering her 24th year as a teacher. This will be her fifth year teaching at a school that only offers classes four days a week.
Tinnin says she doesn't get paid as much working in the Warren County, Missouri, school district. However, she said her time is more important.
"I enjoy my three-day weekend and time. Time is something that all teachers appreciate, whether it's time with their families or time to work in their classrooms,” Tinnin said.
More than 1,600 school districts nationwide have trimmed their school weeks to four days.
A recent study showed varying impacts on students and teachers. Teachers mostly viewed the extra day as a “job perk” and little else. School boards said the move saved money. However, student achievement was lower.
Samantha Richardson has two children in the Warren County R-3 District. She's self-employed and can manage her kids at home on Mondays, but the district offers free childcare for those who don’t have another option.
"We are operating more efficiently than we were before, you know, turning the lights off and not having them run on Mondays, your back controls, not having to run bus routes, that sort of stuff,” Superintendent Dr. Gregg Klinginsmith said. “And no substitute teachers on Mondays. Those are cost savings. But at the end of the day, it's really not a tremendous amount. It's less than 1% probably.”
So often, decisions about the length of a school week don’t include the students. That same study found that most districts move to four days for three reasons: saving money, reducing absences, and retaining teachers. That’s what drew the decision in Warren County. And that’s why the county has no plans to go back.
“I don't see that ever happening,” Klinginsmith said. “I really think our community would be very upset if we did. You know, I think this is something that was going to be around for a long time.” | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/two-americas/some-school-districts-opt-for-4-day-weeks | 2022-09-08T15:43:17Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/two-americas/some-school-districts-opt-for-4-day-weeks | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Mark Raasio, a Project Support Engineer for USS New York (LPD 21) inspects the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Aug. 26, 2022 in Norfolk, VA. USS New York is currently in a Dry-docking Selected Restricted Availability at the General Dynamics NASSCO Shipyard, managed by Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC). MARMC provides surface ship maintenance, management and oversight of private sector maintenance and fleet technical assistance to ships in the Mid-Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Danielle Lofton/Released).
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Borno govt distributes food items, cash to volunteers fighting Boko Haram in the state
Borno State Government on Thursday distributed fourteen million, five hundred and eighty thousand nairas (N14,580,000) alongside one thousand three hundred and sixty-six bags of food to 683 volunteers helping the military in fighting Boko Haram insurgents in the state.
The addressing the volunteers around the Shehu of Bama’s palace, Governor Babagana Zulum said he has directed the release of N250,000 to each of their four leaders and N20,000 each to 679 members.
According to him, Bama is identified as the worst affected by Boko Haram’s destructions and displacement, according to a 2016 assessment report co-authored by the World Bank, the EU, United Nations and the Nigerian Government.
Zulum has been in Bama for the last three days, since arriving Monday, for humanitarian and developmental activities.
The volunteers comprised of 313 members of the ‘Civilian JTF’, 105 hunters, 155 local vigilantes and 110 members of a border vigilante group called ‘Kesh-Kesh’.
He said, “please accept from me, the deepest gratitude of the government and the entire people of Borno State for your unquantifiable sacrifices that cannot be paid by any amount of money or material things. Many of your colleagues gave their lives for us to gain the peace we are enjoying today. Many of you have taken the highest risks of going to battle fronts, leaving your loved ones and the comfort of your homes. We can never forget your sacrifices and we are immensely grateful to all of you and to all volunteers and our armed forces who lead the war.”
“The Recovery and Peace-Building Assessment Report (RPBA) showed that Bama had the highest number of displaced communities and displaced persons and had the highest number of residential homes destroyed by Boko Haram.”
“It was based on that report that we accorded special attention to Bama’s rebuilding and resettlement as well as supporting residents with food and cash for livelihoods as communities gradually return to farming and other business to eventually begin to rely on themselves rather than depend on aid” Zulum added.
He also distributed two bags of rice and maize to each of the 683 volunteers, making 1,366 bags in total.
The governor added a gallon of cooking oil and 10 yards of brocade to each of the 683 volunteers.
Zulum has, this year, mobilized many resettled communities to return to livelihoods with a number of markets now reopened, many farmers able to safely cultivate crops, commercial trading of dry fish now back in areas like Baga and trans-border trading also back in areas like Banki among others.
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ROCK SPRINGS – A Rock Springs resident voiced her concerns pertaining to the deer population following a presentation given by a representative from Wyoming Game and Fish during the council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Andy Roosa from Wyoming Game and Fish gave a presentation during the city council meeting concerning deer regulations. Roosa outlined some of the different ways to lower the population of deer in Rock Springs.
“I’m here tonight to just kind of go over the process if the city of Rock Springs chose to move forward with removing deer from the city,” Roosa said. “That would entail the city applying for a Wyoming Game and Fish Chapter 56 Lethal Removal permit.
“In order to obtain that permit, the city would have to have a ‘no feeding’ ordinance in place; which I believe is already in place. Once that was approved, the city would be authorized to remove a certain number of deer. Game and fish does not participate in that removal.”
Roosa said that most towns choose to perform a deer count before the removal of deer in order to get a rough estimate concerning how many deer the town wants to remove.
“That would be kind of tough in Rock Springs just because of how kind of spread out the city is. But we could at least make an attempt. Any deer removed from private property under that permit would require landowner permission prior to removal by the city.
“Deer must be taken with the most humane method available, which is normally just with a firearm,” he said.
According to Roosa, all deer have to be retrieved and field dressed under the permit. Furthermore, a CWD sample has to be submitted to the state vet lab.
If the test comes back negative, the deer must be donated for consumption on a donation coupon provided by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. All of antlers have to be given to the Game and Fish for disposal.
Council member Rob Zotti brought up the option through a porcine zona pellucida (PZP) vaccine. Zotti said that he had heard that the vaccine, after being administered into the deer’s hip, can control their fertility.
“I’ve heard of that being tried,” Roosa said. “I don’t think it’s really effective usually. I’ve never had any personal experience with it and I haven’t done a lot of research on it. So, I can’t really speak to the efficacy of it. But from what I have read, it’s not super effective.”
Council member Keaton West pointed to the drought as a factor to the reason why deer are coming into town to search for food and water. West also said that city residents putting out water and food for the deer doesn’t help the matter.
Following the presentation and comments from city council members, the floor was open up for anyone in the audience to approach the podium and voice their thoughts on the matter.
Rock Springs resident Sharrie Paoli was the only one to share her concerns from the audience.
Paoli said that she lives on Hillcrest Drive and the deer have continued to increase in number and have continued to show up in her yard.
“This year is horrendous,” she said. “I can’t keep the deer out of the yard. They have rolled, kicked at and kicked one little dog that we have.”
Additionally, Paoli recited a list of repellents she has used in order to try to keep the deer out of her yard. However, she said that none of them seemed to work.
Paolo also said that the deer have done damage to the iron fence in her yard, as well as apple trees, grass and the flowers.
“I love deer. I’m a hunter. I love animals but not in my yard to destroy property,” Paoli said.
Roosa added that of all of the ways that are marketed to aid in keeping deer away, they don’t seem to be long-term solutions.
Mayor Tim Kaumo said that he also has noticed people giving food and water to the deer.
He also said that they need to enforce the current ordinances that are currently in place concerning feeding wildlife in town more strictly while they are in search of potential solutions to handle the deer population. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/oh-deer-local-brings-up-deer-population-to-rock-springs-city-council/article_860f60f4-2f0b-11ed-bba0-df226c138fd5.html | 2022-09-08T15:48:31Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/oh-deer-local-brings-up-deer-population-to-rock-springs-city-council/article_860f60f4-2f0b-11ed-bba0-df226c138fd5.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Sanwo-Olu appoints 9 new Perm Secs, 2 Tutors-General/Perm Secs
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of 9 new Permanent Secretaries and 2 Tutors-General/Permanent Secretaries in the State Public Service.
The State Head of Service (HoS), Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, made this known on Thursday in a statement issued from his office, listing the appointees to include Osinaike Olusegun Olawale, Oyetola Idowu Olufunke, Oyegbola Olasunkanmi Mopileola and Dawodu Kikelomo Arinola.
Others are; Toriola Abdulhafis Gbolahan, Abidakun Olubusola Ajibola, Aina Ololade Olasupo, Kasunmu Ibilola Olufolake, Sogunle Michael Olumide, Sotire Oluwole Olumide and Obajomo Ibrahim Amodu.
Muri-Okunola explained that the appointments were based on merit, saying that the appointees were selected from the pool of qualified candidates, sequel to the Executive Development and Screening Exercise for eligible Directors, which took place in April 2022.
The HoS said the appointments of the nine (9) new Permanent Secretaries were with immediate effect, adding that the swearing-in ceremony for all the appointees would take place on Friday 9, 2022.
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TALLAHASSEE, FLa. — Florida A&M Athletics has partnered with The Zone, a mobile app designed to promote and monitor the mental health of student-athletes.
The software, reportedly created by former student-athletes, will allow the athletes to log their mood, gain access to wellness resources and communicate with campus staff. According to FAMU, administration will also have access to insights and aggregate data of student-athlete wellness, allowing student privacy to be maintained while still providing teams with an understanding of what is happening within the athletic program.
"We are excited to partner with The Zone because the mental health of student-athletes is of the utmost importance to FAMU Sports Medicine," said Director of Sports Medicine Vincent Williams.
Williams added The Zone will allow student-athletes to screen themselves daily without having to involve other individuals. "They will be able to do it on their own time, which will become more efficient for them in the long run," said Williams.
FAMU stated 51% of student transfers last year were a result of mental health-related issues but the new partnership will assist with promoting their continued priority of creating a safe and supportive environment on campus.
Florida A&M has joined six other universities throughout the United States that currently uses the software within their athletic department.
"We are thrilled to partner with Florida A&M and help their athletic program provide an innovative tool to support their student-athletes," said Erik Poldroo, Co-Founder of The Zone. "The FAMU team has been adamant on the importance of mental wellness on campus, and we look forward to helping them achieve their program goals."
For more information about The Zone, visit http://www.itsthezone.com/. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/florida-a-m-announces-partnership-in-support-of-student-athlete-mental-health | 2022-09-08T15:52:26Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/florida-a-m-announces-partnership-in-support-of-student-athlete-mental-health | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. — Two Crawfordville residents were arrested for trafficking fentanyl Wednesday after a search warrant was executed at their property.
Wakulla County Sheriff's Office along with Leon County Sheriff's Office detectives, agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, member of North Star Multi-jurisdictional Drug Task Force and K9 officers from the Florida Department of Corrections executed the warrant at 799 Rehwinkel Road in Crawfordville.
The warrant was issued as part of an ongoing effort known as "Operation Death Dealer" which was started to address the rise in illegal distribution that has led to several overdoses in North Florida and throughout the state, according to Wakulla County Sheriff's Office.
The search warrant resulted in the arrest of Curtis Ray Woodward, 27, and Candace Ashley Mermer, 36 after fentanyl and drug paraphernalia were found, according to reports from the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office.
Reports state that it was also found that during some of the illegal transactions, elementary age children were present, leading to child neglect charges.
Additional charges also stem from Woodward kicking the interior of the patrol car, head butting the cage of the vehicle and hitting a detective while attempting to forcefully exit the patrol car, reports sate.
Woodward was arrested and booked into the Wakulla County Jail on the following charges:
- Trafficking in controlled substance 4 grams to 30 kilograms
- Child neglect
- Battery on law enforcement officer
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Synthetic narcotic sell
- Synthetic narcotic possession
- Illegal use of a two-way communication device
Mermer's charges are:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance 4 grams to 30 kilograms
- Child neglect
- Possession of drug paraphernalia | https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/two-crawfordville-residents-arrested-as-part-of-operation-death-dealer | 2022-09-08T15:52:38Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/two-crawfordville-residents-arrested-as-part-of-operation-death-dealer | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A Michigan man is recovering after a grizzly bear attack in Alaska.
Authorities said Nicholas Kuperus, 33, was hunting with a group when they surprised a sow and her three cubs. The sow reportedly left Kuperus with serious puncture wounds to his arms.
He was able to stop the attack by using bear spray, authorities said.
Kuperus made contact with troopers who responded to the area in an aircraft, which took him to an ambulance for medical treatment.
More bear attacks reportedly occur in Alaska than in any other state. In May, a U.S. soldier was killed in an attack while taking part in a mission on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/grizzly-bear-attacks-man-in-alaska | 2022-09-08T15:52:44Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/grizzly-bear-attacks-man-in-alaska | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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It’s a menu that will live in infamy.
A Manassas, Virginia country club was forced to apologize Tuesday — for its 9/11-themed food menu that included such tone-deaf items as a chocolate silk “Pentagon Pie,” ‘2977 Chowder’ and a “First Responder Flatbread.”
The special seafood menu was promoted by The Clubhouse at Aquia Harbour. The number 2,977 marks the official tally of fatalities on Sept. 11, 2001.
Diners looking for a taste of everything could order the “Never Forget Sampler.”
The menu quickly faced backlash on social media, with one Twitter user calling the promotion “appalling.”
It has since been taken down.
Clubhouse manager George White issued a mea culpa on Facebook Tuesday night, saying, “I apologize for those I offended with the 9/11 seafood Sunday post.”
“My intention was to bring attention to that horrific day 21 years ago. To honor those who lost so much as well [as] those who gave everything that day,” he maintained. “We will have a new theme tomorrow.”
Aquia Harbour did not immediately respond to requests for comment. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/virginia-country-club-receives-backlash-for-9-11-themed-menu/ | 2022-09-08T16:00:40Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/virginia-country-club-receives-backlash-for-9-11-themed-menu/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
42Gears customers can continue to manage their upgraded iOS and iPadOS devices using its MDM suite
FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 42Gears today announced that all its products are ready to offer zero-day support for iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. After the new version is released on September 12th, IT admins can continue to monitor and secure their upgraded iPhones and iPads effortlessly using SureMDM, 42Gears' flagship mobile device management solution.
The latest iOS and iPadOS version-16 comes with added features, some minor tweaks, and modifications that will improve the performance and overall experience of Apple devices. To stay relevant and align with the latest release, 42Gears is all set to help customers around the globe manage their iOS and iPadOS devices with its industry-leading device management solution.
"We want to support our customers every step of the way. By providing zero-day support for iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, we ensure that our customers don't have to think twice before updating to iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. Our products will work as smoothly after the upgrade as they do now. As IT admins have a lot on their plates, we aim to make their lives a little easier by proactively ensuring that they don't have to worry about the new version not being supported by the device management solution they use," stated Prakash Gupta, co-founder and COO of 42Gears.
Customers can either download and install iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 from their iPhones and iPads Settings or use SureMDM to roll out the latest update to all of their devices. "Our customer-first approach always motivates us to follow the most recent trends and assist customers in maximizing their benefits. We look forward to seeing the changes that iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 would bring to the MDM space," concluded Prakash.
To learn more about 42Gears' zero-day support for iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, please click here.
About 42Gears
42Gears is a leading Unified Endpoint Management solution provider, offering SaaS and on-premise solutions to secure, monitor, and manage all business endpoints. 42Gears products support company as well as employee-owned devices built on Android, iOS, iPadOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, Wear OS, VR, and IoT platforms. 42Gears products are trusted by over 18,000 customers in more than 115 countries. For more information, please visit https://www.42gears.com.
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The Classic Campfire Treat Meets the Iconic Taste of Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S'mores galore! Move over pumpkin spice, s'mores is set to be the latest fall flavor trend as temperatures cool off and the cozy vibes officially kick in. This season, Baileys is giving you s'more ways to treat yourself with the new, limited time offering Baileys S'mores Irish Cream Liqueur, an indulgent take on the classic campfire treat. So don't worry about dusting off those hiking boots and brushing up on your fire-making skills. Baileys S'mores makes it easier than ever to kick back and indulge with friends and family from the comfort of your own home (or backyard) – no gear necessary.
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Made with the iconic taste of Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, Baileys S'mores blends the nostalgic flavors of toasted marshmallows and sweet graham crackers with a rich chocolate finish for a truly unique, melt-in-your-mouth Baileys taste experience. Whether enjoyed neat, with whipped coffee or even in a marshmallow shot, Baileys S'mores gives you more ways to enjoy the classic treat anytime, anywhere!
And if sipping Baileys S'mores is having you long for your favorite campfire indulgence, Baileys is serving up yet another way to treat yourself by partnering with Los Angeles-based artisan s'mores bakeshop, S'moreology, to curate a one-of-a-kind Baileys S'mores Skillet Kit perfect for fall gatherings. The Baileys S'mores Skillet Kit includes all of the ingredients to bake a s'mores dip including a mini cast iron skillet, Baileys-infused marshmallows (non-alcoholic), chocolate bars, graham crackers (for dipping) and marshmallow skewers along with two mugs to recreate the ultimate s'mores treat to pair perfectly with a Baileys S'mores cocktail, now available for online nationwide shipping at Goldbelly.com until supplies last.
"As s'mores are more popular than ever, we're thrilled to introduce Baileys S'mores to help consumers (21+) enjoy the nostalgic treat while providing new and unique ways to indulge," says Stacey Cunningham, Director of Baileys & Liqueurs, Diageo North America. "We encourage consumers to celebrate the 'season' responsibly and treat themselves to Baileys S'mores with friends and family."
Baileys S'mores is available nationwide for a limited time wherever spirits-based beverages are sold for a suggested retail price of $24.99 for a 750ml bottle. For more information, please visit www.BAILEYS.com.
About BAILEYS Irish Cream Liqueur:
BAILEYS launched in Ireland in 1974. It is now available in 180 markets worldwide and is the number one selling liqueur in the world. Owned by Diageo plc, BAILEYS is currently ranked 7th among all distilled spirits sold worldwide. It's the signature delicious balance of Irish Cream, whiskey and fine spirits that makes BAILEYS Original Irish Cream the perfect little indulgence when you need a break from your daily routine. The BAILEYS portfolio includes Original Irish Cream, Salted Caramel, Vanilla Cinnamon, Espresso Crème, Strawberries & Cream and Almande. For more information on BAILEYS Original Irish Cream, please visit us at www.BAILEYS.com.
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.
Follow on Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
About S'moreology
S'moreology was created with the intent of bringing a fun memory back to life using wholesome and hand-crafted ingredients in a new and unique way. The concept began in February 2018 when Noelle and Amy Ramirez wanted to start a new venture to bring people together through artisan treats. The dream was to reintroduce s'mores in a new, gourmet and wholesome way like you've never seen before.
They spent weeks creating recipes, menus, and a brand. After many R&D sessions, taste tests and photoshoots, S'moreology officially launched in June 2018. Their hand-crafted s'mores were an immediate hit and long lines formed to try their unique s'more combinations. In June 2021, S'moreology officially opened its first brick and mortar in West Covina, Ca. In addition to the storefront location, S'moreology offers private catering and ships Smore's Kits nationwide.
Visit S'moreology at www.smoreology.com for more information.
Follow S'moreology on Instagram: @Smoreology
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MILWAUKEE, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, Briggs & Stratton will be at The Battery Show North America, where show attendees will have the opportunity to see the current lineup of Vanguard® innovative power solutions. Highlights at the Vanguard booth (#1348) include the groundbreaking 1.5kWh* Swappable Battery Pack technology as well as the full lineup of Vanguard Commercial Lithium-Ion Battery Packs, including the latest launch: the 7kWh Diecast Commercial Battery.
"There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to battery power. With this in mind, Vanguard has developed a comprehensive lineup of Lithium-Ion battery packs and our new Swappable Battery Pack technology to solidify Vanguard as the premier partner for OEM customers who are exploring and embracing battery power," said Chris Davison, senior marketing manager — Electrification at Briggs & Stratton. "We are looking forward to exhibiting at The Battery Show for the first time where we'll be able to showcase our latest product innovations and connect with other industry leaders."
Visitors of the show can see the Vanguard Lithium-Ion 1.5kWh* Swappable Battery Pack, which is engineered to provide users with an efficient, versatile and reliable battery power option. The battery features an exchangeable design, allowing customers to easily remove and replace the battery as needed. Like other Vanguard battery solutions, the Swappable Battery Pack can be used in tandem with other Vanguard packs to meet larger power needs.
Those attending The Battery Show will also be able to view the current Vanguard Lithium-Ion battery pack lineup, including the 3.8kWh*, 5kWh*, 7kWh* and 10kWh* models. Nick Moore, director of product management — Electrification at Briggs & Stratton, will present the Vanguard 10kWh* Commercial Battery as part of the New Product Showcase at The Battery Show. The 15-minute presentation will take place in the Vanguard booth on Wednesday, September 14, at 1 p.m.
*Total energy measured using a 0.2C discharge per IEC 61960-3:2017
The Vanguard 5kWh Commercial Battery Pack will also be part of a special demonstration in the Nott Company booth (#1249) where it will be powering an arcade-style claw machine. Nott Company is the leading source for engineering, electrification, integration and component needs. The claw machine will serve as an example of how Nott's expert engineers can integrate solutions like Vanguard battery packs to meet customers' electrification needs whether they are in the industrial, fluid power, or engineered materials markets. Attendees who visit the booth will have a chance to win a prize using the electric claw machine.
"As both industry and customer demands continue to grow and change, Vanguard is leading the way in developing diversified battery power solutions that leverage the world's best technologies to support a range of off-highway applications," said Davison.
For more information about all products and solutions from Vanguard, visit vanguardpower.com.
About Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.
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The author, mental health advocate, famed R&B singer, and former member of a trio as iconic as the three candy corn colors, gives #TeamCandyCorn the anthem they deserve
CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For decades, a debate spicier than any pumpkin latte has marked the official start of spooky szn…are you #TeamCandyCorn?
We know you're already hungry for Halloween vibes so BRACH'S, America's #1 Candy Corn brand, is kicking off the season by teaming up with its #1 fan, Michelle Williams, to rally candy corn lovers with a new song about the highly debated treat. The anthem, entitled "Candy Corn Love," dropped this morning here, paying homage to the Halloween staple through lyrics that nod to Michelle's love for BRACH'S Candy Corn and rally the rest of #TeamCandyCorn to proudly sing along. Friendly warning…this catchy tune will be stuck in your head long after trick-or-treating ends.
"Anyone who knows me, knows I'm a BRACH'S Candy Corn stan through and through. Halloween is my favorite time of the year and when I see their candy corn back on shelves, I know it is finally time to celebrate," said Williams. "I hope my new song inspires everyone who can't get enough of the delicious candy to make it known that they too are on #TeamCandyCorn! Let's settle this debate."
BRACH'S and Michelle are asking everyone to join in and proudly declare their love for the yellow-orange-white kernels on social. Whether you're giving a snack board a colorful twist for the gram, showing off inspired home décor or making delicious candy corn inspired recipes, show us why you're #TeamCandyCorn. From now until Oct. 6, fans who participate will be HalloWinning ™ spooktacular prize packs such as a year's supply of candy corn, one-of-a-kind swag for the season and more. Simply comment on Michelle's Instagram post, tag a friend and "cornfess" your love for BRACH'S Candy Corn using #TeamCandyCorn and #BrachsSweepstakes to be automatically entered for the chance to win*.
It's not Halloween without BRACH'S Candy Corn. Today, BRACH'S makes approximately 86 percent of candy corn sold in the U.S each year. That is enough product to circle the Earth over five times end-to-end, so the candy corn love is strong! You can purchase the seasonal must-have at select mass, drug and grocery stores nationwide.
"Michelle has been one of our most passionate and outspoken fans for years, making her the perfect partner to help us bring candy corn lovers together with a powerful anthem to start this Halloween season off right," said Chad Womack, Director of BRACH'S Seasonal Marketing at Ferrara Candy Company. "We've been helping friends and families make new memories together over this original tri-colored treat for decades, and we can't wait to see how #TeamCandyCorn celebrates."
Sing along, join in and celebrate a win for #TeamCandyCorn!
*Terms and Conditions apply. NO PURCH NEC. Open to 50 US/DC 18+. From Sept. 8 through Oct. 6. Full rules are included here.
About BRACH'S Candy Corn:
Candy Corn has been an important piece of BRACH'S almost 120-year long legacy of creating shared moments of celebration for families and friends. BRACH'S, America's #1 Candy Corn Brand, delivers on the iconic, unique rich texture and honey flavor Candy Corn connoisseurs stand by – marking the official start of the Halloween season every year.
For additional information on BRACH's Candy Corn, please visit www.brachs.com. The latest information throughout the season can also be accessed on BRACH'S Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pages.
About Ferrara®:
Ferrara, a company related to The Ferrero Group, is a powerhouse in the North American and global sugar confections category. A passionate team of more than 6,000 employees work together to share delight in every bite through our beloved candy brands that have shaped the industry for more than 100 years. Our diverse portfolio of nearly 30 brands includes SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, Trolli®, BRACH'S®, Black Forest® and NERDS®, along with iconic favorites like Lemonhead®, Red Hots® and Now and Later®. Ferrara's superior innovation is rooted in diversity of thought, experience, and people, helping us introduce new candy products that make everyday moments a bit sweeter. Headquartered in Chicago, Ferrara has an operational network of 20 locations in North America that includes manufacturing, distribution, and R&D facilities. Learn more at www.ferrarausa.com.
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UK FTSE 100 +0.4%Stoxx 600 +0.4%German DAX -0.1%French CAC +0.3%Italy MIB +0.9%Spain IBEX +0.9%The DAX is trying to base above the July lows. | https://www.forexlive.com/news/european-equity-close-decent-comeback-after-the-ecb-20220908/ | 2022-09-08T16:05:14Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/news/european-equity-close-decent-comeback-after-the-ecb-20220908/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The EURJPY made a new high in the Asian session today and later at the start of the US session. The highs stalled at 144.32.
The rotations to the downside saw buyers near the 38.2% retracement at 143.169. The initial low came in at 143.37. The more recent low reached to 143.169 precisely on the 38.2% retracement of the move up from yesterday's low (the last trend leg higher).
If sellers are to take control, getting below the 38.2% retracement is the minimum corrective level to get to and through (and stay below that level).
Helping the bearish storyline comes from taking a broader look at the daily chart below. Looking at the daily chart, the high price today stalled near the high prices from June. Those highs reached 144.24 to 144.27 (see red numbered circles on the chart below). The high price today once reached 142.32 just above that ceiling.
Not being able to get and stay above that ceiling area gave the sellers incentive to correct the price back to the downside. The next target on the daily chart to the downside comes against the July highs near the 142.32 area (see green numbered circles in the chart below). | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/eurjpy-stays-above-the-382-retracement-for-now-at-least-20220908/ | 2022-09-08T16:05:14Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/eurjpy-stays-above-the-382-retracement-for-now-at-least-20220908/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
More extreme weather is in the forecast for Southern California this week as a hurricane spins in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico.
As it moves north, it could bring heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding. And — far from providing relief from California’s extreme heat — the hurricane’s winds could actually push temperatures higher in some locations.
Hurricane Kay is forecast to track north, parallel to the Baja California peninsula, through Friday. It will then turn westward away from the coast just shy of the US border with Mexico, but not before making the closest pass to Southern California for a hurricane since 1997’s Hurricane Nora.
Kay is expected to remain at hurricane strength until it’s around 250 miles from San Diego, something only four other storms have done since 1950, according to the National Weather Service, before weakening as it moves closer.
But the storm doesn’t need to be strong “for this to be a major concern for Southern California,” said Brandt Maxwell, a San Diego NWS meteorologist.
Forecasters warn the system could amplify the region’s extreme heat woes, rather than relieve them.
Winds could gust more than 60 miles per hour as the system interacts with the mountainous terrain of Southern California. And those winds will be coming from the east, which means they will have a warming effect on coastal cities. As air travels down mountains, it is compressed and its temperature rises.
It will be similar to the Santa Ana wind phenomenon, which typically occurs in the fall and winter.
“We are not calling it Santa Ana winds, but they will have characteristics of them as they pass through canyons and the sloped terrain,” Maxwell told CNN.
The warm, dry winds from the east will increase the region’s fire risk. Temperatures could reach 100 degrees in the coastal areas of San Diego and Orange Counties on Friday.
“This happened in 1984 as a Category 1 Hurricane Marie well southwest of San Diego County forced temperatures to reach 100 in San Diego,” Maxwell said.
Overnight lows could remain in the 80s overnight Thursday and into Friday morning, making sleeping uncomfortable, especially for those without air conditioning.
Then, the relentless heat will “end abruptly and unusually” late Friday, the Los Angeles NWS said, as the tropical system’s cloud cover and rainfall move into the region, drastically reducing temperatures but creating new hazards.
Even as the Southwest has been mired in a multi-year megadrought, Kay’s rainfall could pose a significant flood threat.
“Confidence is rapidly increasing for a significant rainfall event across Southern California, Arizona, and eventually central California and Nevada into Saturday,” forecasters at the Weather Prediction Center wrote Wednesday.
East-facing slopes near the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountain ranges could see the heaviest rainfall, with as much as 4 inches possible through Friday. The WPC has issued a rare level 3 out of 4 outlook for excessive rainfall across this region for Friday.
Even though rainfall is desperately needed across parched Southern California, this much rain over a short period of time can cause creeks and rivers to rise rapidly.
“It’s never a good thing to get too much rain all at once, a trait all too common among slow-moving tropical storms,” the WPC said. “Thus, the flash flood potential is summarily also rapidly increasing.”
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Official announced details on the 2022 Festival of Words Youth Writing Competition.
The competition is open to all Acadiana area students, grades 3-12. This year, the competition features four submission categories: poetry, fiction, multimedia (new), and advertisement (new). Students can submit one entry per category through a supervising teacher.
Submissions are due Monday, October 17, 2022 by 11:55 p.m.
Writings will be submitted electronically to nwpacadiana@gmail.com by teacher facilitators and will require parental permission.
Winners will be announced the following week and will receive a medal and anthology ,given to them at the festival or sent to the facilitator/teacher's school to give to the student and they'll be invited to read their winning piece on Saturday, November 5 at the Festival of Words.
For more information contact Dr. H. Michelle Kreamer, Writing Competition Coordinator for Festival of Words Student Creative Writing Contest at hmkreamer@lousiana.edu. | https://www.katc.com/news/around-acadiana/2022-festival-of-words-youth-writing-competition-details-announced | 2022-09-08T16:05:34Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/around-acadiana/2022-festival-of-words-youth-writing-competition-details-announced | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
By DAVID BAUDER | Associated Press
NEW YORK — Bernard Shaw, CNN’s chief anchor for two decades and a pioneering Black broadcast journalist best remembered for calmly reporting the beginning of the Gulf War in 1991 as missiles flew around him in Baghdad, has died. He was 82.
He died of pneumonia on Wednesday at a hospital in Washington, according to Tom Johnson, CNN’s former chief executive.
Shaw was at CNN for 20 years and was known for remaining cool under pressure. That was a hallmark of his Baghdad coverage when the U.S. led its invasion of Iraq in 1991 to liberate Kuwait, with CNN airing stunning footage of airstrikes and anti-aircraft fire in the capital city.
“In all of the years of preparing to being anchor, one of the things I strove for was to be able to control my emotions in the midst of hell breaking out,” Shaw said in a 2014 interview with NPR. “And I personally feel that I passed my stringent test for that in Baghdad.”
Shaw was a former U.S. Marine who worked as a reporter at CBS and ABC News before taking on the chief anchor role at CNN when the network began in 1980.
He moderated a presidential debate in 1988 between George W. Bush and Michael Dukakis. His first question to the Democrat Dukakis, an opponent of the death penalty, was whether he would want that sentence applied to someone who raped and murdered the candidate’s wife.
His striking on-the-scene work in Baghdad, with correspondents Peter Arnett and John Holliman, was crucial in establishing CNN when it was the only cable news network and broadcast outlets at ABC, CBS and NBC dominated television news.
“He put CNN on the map,” said Frank Sesno, a former CNN Washington bureau chief and now a professor at George Washington University.
On Twitter, CNN’s John King paid tribute to Shaw’s “soft-spoken yet booming voice” and said he was a mentor and role model to many.
“Bernard Shaw exemplified excellence in his life,” Johnson said. “He will be remembered as a fierce advocate of responsible journalism.”
Johnson said Shaw always forcefully resisted any compromise of news coverage or lowering of ethical standards.
CNN’s current chief executive, Chris Licht, paid tribute to Shaw as a CNN original who made appearances on the network as recently as last year to provide commentary.
Shaw left the business at age 61. He told NPR that despite everything he did in journalism, because of all of the things he missed with his family while working, “I don’t think it was worth it.”
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Hope Tinnin is entering her 24th year as a teacher. This will be her fifth year teaching at a school that only offers classes four days a week.
Tinnin says she doesn't get paid as much working in the Warren County, Missouri, school district. However, she said her time is more important.
"I enjoy my three-day weekend and time. Time is something that all teachers appreciate, whether it's time with their families or time to work in their classrooms,” Tinnin said.
More than 1,600 school districts nationwide have trimmed their school weeks to four days.
A recent study showed varying impacts on students and teachers. Teachers mostly viewed the extra day as a “job perk” and little else. School boards said the move saved money. However, student achievement was lower.
Samantha Richardson has two children in the Warren County R-3 District. She's self-employed and can manage her kids at home on Mondays, but the district offers free childcare for those who don’t have another option.
"We are operating more efficiently than we were before, you know, turning the lights off and not having them run on Mondays, your back controls, not having to run bus routes, that sort of stuff,” Superintendent Dr. Gregg Klinginsmith said. “And no substitute teachers on Mondays. Those are cost savings. But at the end of the day, it's really not a tremendous amount. It's less than 1% probably.”
So often, decisions about the length of a school week don’t include the students. That same study found that most districts move to four days for three reasons: saving money, reducing absences, and retaining teachers. That’s what drew the decision in Warren County. And that’s why the county has no plans to go back.
“I don't see that ever happening,” Klinginsmith said. “I really think our community would be very upset if we did. You know, I think this is something that was going to be around for a long time.” | https://www.katc.com/news/national/two-americas/some-school-districts-opt-for-4-day-weeks | 2022-09-08T16:05:43Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/two-americas/some-school-districts-opt-for-4-day-weeks | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Taking place in Miami, the event will include five of the best basketball influencers battling it out 1v1 for a $10,000 cash prize.
RICHMOND, BC, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The world-leading consumer audio brand Edifier is combining forces with Playmaker – a new age sports media and talent management brand with court culture as its very core – to bring about a brand new basketball event: The Cage.
A fast-paced basketball event that pits the world's most talented one-on-one influencers against each other, The Cage is a unique new King of the Court-style contest that combines all the drama of a concrete court in the neighborhood, with the lights and glamour of Madison Square Garden.
Alongside the event, Edifier will be offering live music from DJ Genesis as well as showcasing some of its latest products including, the D12 Bookshelf Speaker, the MS50A Wi-Fi Speaker and MP230 Bluetooth Speaker.
Additionally, the brand will be giving audiences the chance to win the new Edifier W240TN Earbuds. Perfect for a pre-game workout, the W240TN are kitted out with an industrial-chic, gunmetal finish, Coaxial Dual Dynamic Drivers (Φ6mm+Φ10mm), Active Noise Cancellation, Bluetooth 5.3 and IP55 water resistance and sweat proofing, making them the perfect addition to any sports bag.
Talking about the event, Edifier's Global Marketing Director, Frank He said: "Our products have long been a favourite of athletes and sports people, due to their hard-wearing durability and enduring quality, so we're beyond thrilled to help bring The Cage: a new collaboration that combines our passion for audio together with sport in a way like never before.
"Striving to always bring our customers the most engaging and exciting experiences possible, we feel that The Cage embodies our brand's aim to break the boundaries and rewrite the rules. See you on the court!"
Designed as a fenced-in, playground-style battle for hoops, The Cage will feature five competitors who will sweat it out to win bragging rights and a big $10,000 cash prize on 10th September at The Underline's Urban Gym Flex Court, Miami.
Inspired by the ruthlessly iconic West 4th Street Courts in Greenwich Village, NYC, the game will include two rounds. In the first, all five contestants will participate in a free-for-all match, with the top two advancing to the final stage: an all-out, 1v1 hoop fest which will decide the inaugural Cage champion.
As well as providing a live crowd, all the action will be live streamed by Playmaker over on the Caffeine app with the following influencers battling it out; Canadian hooper Matt Kiatipis; YouTube and Instagram star Alan "White Iverson" Palesano; TikTok sensation Nick Briz; and Miami natives Clint Noel and Tremayne "Coach Russ" Russell.
Other notable attendees will include Miami Heat and University of Kansas legend Mario Chalmers, international slam dunk champion Kenny Dobbs, and Miami Dolphins star Trill Williams.
Basketball at its purest, loudest and fastest, The Cage is an exciting new format that will rely on no screen cuts, no breaks and certainly no passes. Focusing on what makes basketball such a visually engaging and high intensity sport, Edifier and Playmaker will combine forces to bring the most fast-paced action you can see on a court.
For more information on Edifier, visit Edifier.com or follow @edifier_global on Instagram.
About Edifier:
Edifier specializes in the design and manufacture of premium audio solutions that showcase technological innovation and design excellence. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Beijing, China, Edifier delivers outstanding sound experience through a wide range of audio systems for personal entertainment and professional use. Renowned for its award-winning design philosophy, expertise and innovation in acoustic technology, and superior manufacturing standards, Edifier is one of today's leading innovators of audio electronics.
More information about Edifier is available online at www.edifier.com
About Playmaker:
Playmaker is a sports & gaming media and management company based in South Florida, whose focus centers on expanding the brands of athletes and celebrities. Playmaker has seen a digital reach of over 2.2 billion impressions over the last year through its various social media platforms and exciting digital content. On the management side, Playmaker represents some of the greatest talents in the world of sports and culture, including the NBA's Nate Robinson, part-owner Tracy McGrady; NFL stars such as Xavien Howard and Corey Clement, and social media influencers such as Infamous Kayce, Nikki Blades, and Cassy Athena.
More information about Playmaker is available online at https://playmakerbrand.com
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Firefighters helped keep the Fairview fire, burning near Hemet, under 20,000 acres overnight after the fire more than tripled in size Wednesday, authorities said Thursday morning, Sept. 8.
The fire remained at an estimated 18,657 acres burned, with 5% containment as of 7:30 a.m., Cal Fire officials said. At one point, fire officials had the fire scorching more than 19,000 acres, but a further analysis decreased the acreage.
Full containment was expected by Monday, Sept. 12.
The blaze has destroyed seven structures, killed two and injured one — which all occurred on Monday.
The fire’s growth on Wednesday prompted expanded evacuations, the doubling of resources and the declaration of a local emergency by Riverside County, with the hopes that the announcement would make the county eligible for federal and state financial assistance, officials said.
This map shows where the Fairview fire is burning near Hemet
The effort in fighting the fire has been greatly increased: 1,181 total personnel and seven helicopters were working the blaze.
Evacuations were in place for all residents south of Cactus Valley Road, north of Minto Way and Red Mountain Road, West of the U.S. Forest Service boundary and east of Sage Road, officials said.
Warnings were issued for homes east of Red Mountain Road, south of Minto Way and Red Mountain Road, west and north of Stanley Road and east of Sage Road, officials said.
Those in need of shelter can seek refuge at Tahquitz High School, 4425 Tital Trail, where an evacuation center remained open. A second shelter is now available at the Temecula Community Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road.
Hemet Unified School District campuses will remain closed on Thursday and Friday.
The cause of the fire, first reported about 2 p.m. Monday, was still under investigation. Southern California Edison, on the day of the fire, filed a report regarding unexplained “circuit activity” in the area of the ignition site around the time the fire was reported. An attorney, who has sued the utility, said the report was “very strong evidence” that the utility’s infrastructure ignited the deadly blaze.
A similar report filed in relation to the Coastal Fire in Laguna Niguel in February led to a lawsuit filed against the utility on behalf of homeowners who lost their homes or saw them heavily damaged in that fire.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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DUBLIN, California — An Alameda County sheriff’s deputy burst into a Dublin house just after midnight Wednesday and allegedly gunned down a married couple living there in what appeared to be an execution-style killing.
The killing prompted a hunt for the deputy, Devin Williams Jr., that stretched from the Bay Area to Fresno County before Williams called his superiors at the sheriff’s office and surrendered around midday. After being interviewed by investigators, he was expected to be temporarily booked into the Santa Rita Jail — the very place where he stood guard during an overtime shift less than two hours before the killings.
Authorities were still searching for his department-issued firearm that he said he ditched along the Altamont Pass while fleeing to the San Joaquin Valley, according to Lt. Ray Kelly, a sheriff’s spokesman.
In announcing Williams’ arrest, officials at the sheriff’s office voiced confusion and grief at the grisly violence wrought by one of their own.
“As you can tell, our agency is in shock,” Kelly said. “This is not something we deal with. This is not what we’re about. We had no idea this could happen.”
The search began after police were called around 12:45 a.m. to the 3100 block of Colebrook Lane. The caller told dispatchers that an intruder had entered the home wielding a gun. When officers arrived, they found a 42-year-old woman and her 58-year-old husband fatally shot, Kelly said.
The names of the two people killed have not been released. They were among six people in the house at the time of the killings, including a child and a relative from out of town who made the 911 call, Kelly said. No one else in the house was injured.
A law enforcement source said the couple was killed in an “execution-style manner.”
The couple and Williams knew each other, though authorities have given few details about a possible motive for the killing.
“He knew them — this was not a random crime,” Kelly said. “This was a very bizarre chain of events that unfolded.”
The gunshots startled several people on the block, including Lisa Davis, 63. She looked outside her window and heard a woman’s shrill scream and crying.
“She said, ‘Oh my God, what are you doing? What are you doing?,’” Davis said on Wednesday evening. A man then ran out of the house and sped away, Davis recalled. It was too dark to tell what he was wearing, she said. “He got in his car and he just jammed out of here. He just took off like a crazy person.”
Williams was taken into custody near the town of Coalinga — along Interstate 5 about a 150-mile drive from Dublin — with the help of the California Highway Patrol. His surrender followed a 45-minute conversation with Dublin Police Services Chief Garrett Holmes, who also serves as a commander at the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
Holmes said he was taken aback by the day’s grisly events.
“It’s a great loss for our community,” Holmes said. “And it’s even more disheartening to find out it was one of our own that actually was the trigger person behind this tragic incident.”
Williams, of Stockton, worked at the sheriff’s office for a year and was assigned to the courts division, Kelly said. On Wednesday, he started his day at 8 a.m. working at an Oakland courthouse before taking an overtime shift at about 5 p.m. at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin — about a five-minute drive from where the slain couple lived.
He got off work at 11 p.m. from the Dublin facility, less than two hours before the killings, according to Kelly.
Before joining the sheriff’s office, Williams briefly worked as an officer for the Stockton Police Department from March 2020 to January 2021. However, he failed his probationary period with that agency, Kelly said, because “his ability and his skillset weren’t meeting the criteria that this job demands.”
Stockton police confirmed his employment, but a spokesperson said the department would not comment further.
Williams began working at the sheriff’s office in September 2021 after passing a background check. His job at the courts appeared to be a “better fit,” Kelly said, calling Williams’ record at the sheriff’s office “immaculate.”
But, Kelly added, “somewhere in the last several months of his life, some significant events happened that led up to this moment. A lot of those events went undiscovered and undisclosed, and we’re going to be looking into that. There’s a lot of questions that need to be answered.”
Attempts to speak with Williams’ family were unsuccessful. Williams appears to live with his parents in Stockton at a home in a gated, country club community on the San Joaquin River, according to public records. A woman reached on a number associated with Williams’ family declined to comment Wednesday.
Residents of the Dublin Ranch subdivision described the neighborhood where the killings happened as a quiet enclave for families with young children — a place where people moved to enjoy spacious houses and the benefit of walking their children to the nearby elementary and middle schools.
“Nothing happens on this street — the only thing that happens here is kids draw on the streets” in sidewalk chalk, said Charles Goshey, 74, a neighbor who has lived on the street for more than a decade. “You can almost time what time of day it is by moms walking their kids to school.”
The homicides are the first in Dublin since Nov. 28, 2020, when Bay Area rapper Lil Yase, whose real name was Alexander Mark Antonyyo Jr., was shot and killed near the East Dublin/Pleasanton BART station.
Williams was expected to be booked temporarily at Santa Rita Jail on Wednesday evening, but due to a conflict of interest, the sheriff’s office is requesting another county take him on a “courtesy hold.”
Press Conference: 1130am, Dublin Police Station, 6361 Clark Ave. Double Homicide Investigation. Suspect is off duty Deputy Sheriff who remains at large. pic.twitter.com/1JkfleSib9
— Alameda County Sheriff (@ACSOSheriffs) September 7, 2022
I'm at the scene of a double homicide investigation in Dublin. @3rdERH has the initial details:https://t.co/4lEEcaYR7l@EastBayTimes pic.twitter.com/wawjDoC3qH
— Jakob Rodgers (@JakobRodgers) September 7, 2022
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Global LA, a public/private partnership created by the Los Angeles mayor’s office, is working to lure international businesses to the greater L.A. area in the run-up to L.A.’s summer Olympics and Paralympics in 2028.
Debbie Adler, the organization’s CEO, said activities surrounding the games will open lots of doors before, during and after the events.
“There is no question that the Olympics will create economic opportunities for anyone who wants to benefit — from small businesses to large companies,” she said. “I personally think it’s limited only by imagination.”
Global LA aims to help international companies and investors by:
—Connecting them with local agencies and organizations that can facilitate their plans to operate from L.A.
—Guiding them toward information and associations specific to their industry
—Connecting them with service partners, potential clients and supply-chain companies
—Supporting visiting government and business-trade missions to the area
—Collaborating on strategies to forge new partnerships and opportunities
The region boasts an economy that hit $1.6 trillion in 2021. It it home to six commercial airports, the largest port complex in the Western hemisphere and is home to four of the nation’s top 50 universities — CalTech, UCLA, USC and Pepperdine.
But the region’s high cost of living and stringent business mandates figure into the mix as well, according to Adler.
“Those are the challenges we have,” she said. Still, Adler figures those concerns should be offset, in part, by the region’s weather, skilled labor pool and mindset of innovation.
Launched in November 2021, Global LA is a nonprofit 501(c)3 supported by Southern California businesses, civic leaders and economic development organizations. It receives about $500,000 in annual funding from the city with additional funds coming from member organizations, Adler said.
“One of my first priorities is to raise more money and bring in more members,” Adler said. “That would enable us to do a large global marketing campaign.”
Global LA is focusing heavily on attracting businesses involved in sustainability, transportation and logistics, entertainment and technology (including gaming), advanced manufacturing, biotech/lifesciences and aerospace.
“We’re hoping to attract international companies that will stay beyond the Olympics,” Adler said. “We’d like to see a tsunami of businesses that would use the Olympics as a platform to subcontract and find vendors within the L.A. ecosystem.”
Nina Hachigian, L.A.’s deputy mayor of international affairs, cited VinFast, as a prime example of the kind of companies the city hopes to attract.
The Vietnamese maker of electric cars and SUVs, made a splash in July with the unveiling of six California showrooms, including new dealerships in Santa Monica and Commerce.
VinFast’s product lines include the full battery-electric VF e35 and VF e36 SUV models, which are equipped with a variety of smart features, including lane assist, collision warning, driver monitoring, fully automated parking, voice assist and e-commerce services.
Lured by a $20.5 million state tax credit, VinFast is building its U.S. headquarters in Los Angeles, a move that builds on the company’s initial $200 million investment in California.
Global LA doesn’t provide any incentives beyond what the city, state and federal government offer, but businesses can tap into CalCompetes, LA Opportunity Zones and LA Promise Zones.
CalCompetes is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate or stay and grow in California. Applicants are evaluated on 12 factors, including the number of full-time jobs being created, the amount of investment and the strategic importance of the business to the state or region.
LA Promise Zones offer tax incentives for businesses that hire in poor urban communities, and Opportunity Zones include tax incentives for businesses looking to invest in economically-distressed communities.
“It’s a very competitive world out there,” Hachigian said. “Many cities in the U.S. have very aggressive attraction campaigns to get businesses to set up there. Phoenix even has someone in L.A. to attract business to Phoenix.”
Global LA’s membership base of companies and nonprofits includes The Walt Disney Co., the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, City National Bank, East West Bank, Evite, Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), and WasteFuel. Global LA partners include LA28 (the city Olympics organizing committee) and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, among others.
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As a young boy, French-born illustrator Antoine Maillard spent his weekends at the local video store. He’d search the racks for his favorite genre of movies, which included a variety of American horror and slasher flicks from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.
He fell in love with classics like “Halloween,” “The Thing,” “Christine,” the films in “The Friday the 13th” franchise and newer releases of that time including Wes Craven’s 1996 slasher-reviving movie, “Scream.” While the now 32-year-old admits that he may have been a little too young for some of these gory films, they ended up having a lasting impact on Maillard as they served as inspiration for his debut graphic novel, “Slash Them All.”
“I started this project as a way to mix all the things I like,” he said during a phone interview from his home in Toulouse, France, ahead of the Sept. 20 release of his hardcover novel, which he wrote and illustrated.
“The thing that was the most fascinating for me in these movies is that there was a big focus on mundane, everyday life,” he continued. “In ‘Halloween’ or ‘Scream’ you see teenagers in everyday life.”
Much like the movies he loves, Maillard focused his book on teens living in the idyllic beach town of Playa Falsa, which translates to “fake beach.” The students at Playa Falsa High School are getting ready for summer break when, in classic horror film fashion, two teens are found dead. They’d been bludgeoned to death by a baseball bat.
Maillard doesn’t hold anything back as he jumps into the story with a violent start and blood being shed by the third page.
“I wanted, at the beginning, to catch the attention of the reader,” he said. “And this was also a trend in many movies; a very violent introduction and after that, a more atmospheric rhythm.”
Following the brutal murders, rumors of a serial killer on the loose begin to circulate around the high school and panic grips the small town. News crews even show up to cover the killings and nickname the suspect the “Bloody Batter.”
If that all sounds a little familiar, it’s because it’s similar to the “Scream” storyline, which Millard said was one of the biggest influences on this book.
“I was also really inspired by David Lynch and ‘Twin Peaks,’ so I think it’s a mix between a slasher and David Lynch films,” he added.
There are other elements that create a unique and uneasy atmosphere that set the book apart from the films its inspired by. As people keep dying, Maillard adds more of a sense of depth and dread to his story with both his writing and illustrations. For example, he keeps readers wondering about the true intentions of the main characters as a darker side of their personalities is revealed, blurring the lines between the heroes and villains.
One of the protagonists in the book, Daniel, is a quiet bespeckled loner whom Maillard described as the “nerd cliché.” His only friend is Pola, also an outsider, and both have issues with anger and resentment towards their mothers, which in turn bonds them. The Daniel character, Maillard said, was actually influenced by real life serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, who was convicted of murdering more than a dozen people.
“I used a lot of archetypes and I think for Daniel, Jeffrey Dahmer was a cool archetype and I mixed it up with people I knew as a teenager,” he said.
Meanwhile, the illustrations are done in black and white, with shadows and shading that give the book more of a film noir feel rather than a bold and bloody slasher.
“I tried to develop a language with lights,” Maillard said of his technique. “I tried to create an atmosphere in the drawings.”
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By ADRIAN SAINZ | The Associated Press
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A gunman who livestreamed himself driving around Memphis shooting at people, killing four and wounding three others in seemingly random attacks, was finally arrested after crashing a stolen car, police said early Thursday.
The hours-long rampage had police warning people across the city to shelter in place, locking down a baseball stadium and university campuses and suspending public bus services as frightened residents wondered where the man might strike next.
Memphis Police Director Cerelyn “CJ” Davis said four people were killed and three others were wounded in seven shootings and at least two carjackings before Ezekiel Kelly was arrested without incident at around 9 p.m.
Kelly, 19, is a violent felon who was released early from a prison sentence for aggravated assault, court records show, raising a sore point between the city’s mayor and the county’s top prosecutor that played out before the cameras at an early Thursday news conference.
“This is no way for us to live and it is not acceptable,” said Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, who later pounded the podium as he demanded accountability. “Mr. Kelly served his full three-year sentence, he would still be in prison today and four of our fellow citizens would still be alive,” he said.
The first killing was at 12:56 a.m. Wednesday, and officers responded to three more crime scenes before receiving a tip at 6:12 p.m. that the suspect was livestreaming himself threatening to cause harm to citizens, Davis said.
Police then sent out an alert warning people to be on the lookout for an armed and dangerous man responsible for multiple shootings and reportedly recording his actions on Facebook. In one video, he casually spoke to the camera before opening the door to an AutoZone store and then immediately shot someone inside with what appeared to be a pistol. That man was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
Three more shootings and two carjackings followed. Police said he killed a woman in Memphis as he took her grey Toyota SUV, which he left behind when he stole a man’s Dodge Challenger across the state line in Southaven, Mississippi.
Kelly was arrested without incident two hours after the initial police alert when he crashed the Challenger during a high speed chase, and two guns were found in the vehicle, Davis said.
As the shooter terrorized the city, buses stopped running and the Memphis Redbirds cleared the field during their minor-league baseball game. Friends and relatives frantically called and texted each other and TV stations cut into regular coverage with updates.
Police received “numerous tips” from the public during the ordeal, Davis said.
The University of Memphis sent a message to students saying a shooting had been reported near the campus. Rhodes College, which is about 4 miles away from the university, advised students on and off campus to shelter in place. Kelly was ultimately arrested in the Memphis neighborhood of Whitehaven, about 11 miles from the two campuses.
“If you do not have to be out, stay indoors until this is resolved,” Memphis police said on Twitter, before the arrest.
Police did not discuss a motive or release the identities of those who were killed or wounded. It was too early in the investigation to discuss how the suspect got the gun or guns used in the shootings, said Ali Roberts, acting assistant special agent in charge for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in Memphis.
Memphis has been shaken by several high-profile killings in recent weeks, including the shooting of a pastor during a daylight carjacking in her driveway, the shooting of an activist during an argument over money, and the slaying of a jogger abducted during her pre-dawn run.
“I understand it feels like so much violence and evil to experience in such a short time,” Memphis City Council member Chase Carlisle said on Twitter. “We are SO much more than this.”
In February 2020, Kelly, then 17, was charged as an adult with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, using a firearm to commit a dangerous felony and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon, court records show.
Records show he pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and was sentenced in April 2021 to three years. Kelly was released from prison in March, 11 months after he was sentenced, the mayor said. Given the time he spent awaiting a resolution of his charges, he likely got credit for time served and spent more than two years behind bars.
Strickland thanked legislators for closing what he called a revolving door by passing Tennessee’s “truth in sentencing” law this year. The statute, which took effect after Kelly was freed, requires serving entire sentences for various felonies, including attempted first-degree murder, vehicular homicide resulting from the driver’s intoxication and carjacking.
“From now on, three years for aggravated assault means three years,” the mayor said. “We need the courts and additional state laws to stop this revolving door and I need the public to make their voices heard by those decision makers.”
Standing beside him was Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy, a fellow Democrat who was elected in August after voicing his opposition to the truth in sentencing law. Mulroy has argued that it does not reduce crime nor help incarcerated people rehabilitate, and drives up Tennessee’s prison budget. Republican Gov. Bill Lee, who favors criminal justice reform, allowed the measure to become law without his signature.
“I don’t want to get into a protracted policy debate tonight. I think tonight is a night for grieving and coming together and expressing concern about this horrific week that we’ve had. I can say in general what I’ve been saying all along — that repeat violent offenders require a tough response,” Mulroy said.
Mulroy then repeated his call for a holistic approach including rehabilitation as well as long sentences, so that people leave prison with the skills they need to avoid returning to lives of crime.
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The fast-growing global naming and branding firm hired Switzerland-based Dan Hunt as managing director, Europe
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fingerpaint Group, an integrated collection of healthcare companies, continues to expand its global footprint with the hiring of Dan Hunt, managing director, Europe at Leaderboard Branding, a Fingerpaint Group company.
Hunt, based out of Basel, Switzerland, brings decades of branding experience, reinforcing Leaderboard Branding's pledge to provide best-in-class global naming and branding services to biopharma and healthcare companies as early as clinical phase 1.
"Fingerpaint Group's commitment to the global pharma community has never been stronger," said Bill McEllen, global president, Fingerpaint Group, which includes Leaderboard Branding. "This new role is key for Leaderboard Branding, as it solidifies its place as the premiere global naming and branding leader for biopharma."
Throughout his career, Hunt has held critical leadership positions for a number of organizations, including Brand Institute, and has built trusted client relationships. Hunt has led teams across Europe, including a team in Western Europe that was focused on defining global strategies, navigating global regulatory challenges, and delivering global pharmaceutical brand names.
"Joining Leaderboard Branding at such a time of global growth is exciting," said Hunt. "I am looking forward to working closely with both our dedicated teams and our clients to provide a best-in-class naming and branding experience."
About Fingerpaint Group
Results Measured in Humanity™.
We are an integrated collection of healthcare companies. Our creative solutions are fueled by the deep human and scientific insights that drive change. Informed by data and driven by innate curiosity and creativity, Fingerpaint Group solves the business and human challenges that hinder positive health experiences. We believe everything we do can help paint a healthy future.
Fingerpaint Group is composed of Fingerpaint, 1798, Leaderboard Branding, MedThink Communications, MedThink SciCom, Engage, and Fingerpaint Multicultural. Collectively, its companies have been named Agency of the Year 5 times; honored by the Lisbon International Health Festival, DTC National, D&AD, the Clio Awards, and the Webby, Telly, and Global Awards; acknowledged as a DE&I Champion; named Best Places to Work twice by Ad Age; and included on Inc. Magazine's list of the 5,000 Fastest-Growing Companies for 10 consecutive years. Visit Fingerpaint Group at www.fingerpaint.com.
About Leaderboard Branding:
Leaderboard Branding, a Fingerpaint Group company, is a global naming and branding firm that delivers strategic insights and world-class creativity to every client, on every engagement. Built on the tenets of putting people first and taking pride in your work, Leaderboard Branding has developed strong and strategic partnerships within healthcare, biopharma, consumer, and B2B companies worldwide.
In the biopharma and healthcare space, Leaderboard Branding supports clients in the multiple phases of clinical development. The expert strategists at Leaderboard Branding have a unique ability to optimize a brand's commercial potential while mitigating safety concerns and aligning with regulatory guidelines. With expertise in nonproprietary naming, clinical trial branding, global trade name development, visual design and more, Leaderboard Branding provides creative solutions through each phase of the drug development process. Leaderboard Branding's drug safety consulting and assessment capabilities help clients make crucial commercial decisions and regulatory submissions with confidence. Connect with us at Leaderboard Branding by visiting our website or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
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CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pulse42.IO Corp today announced a strategic partnership with TaoDigital to help technology leaders intelligently scale agile software development, for successful business outcomes.
"Scaling agile is a complex, manual, multidisciplinary effort. Every software delivery team organizes itself differently based on its goal, performance and culture. Pulse42's data science observability enables engineering leaders to rapidly uncover success and risk patterns in their software delivery project teams. Our partner TaoDigital will then use these learnings to help customers intelligently scale agile delivery to drive successful business outcomes." says Vikrant Karvir Co-founder Pulse42.io
"We are excited to partner with the Pulse42 Team to help clients reimagine business through a digital lens. Working together we are dramatically increasing Software Product Development velocity through observability tools, improved customer value creation through top to bottom OKR alignment and employee and partner engagement within Customer and Product Centric clients. Our software and engineering heritage combined with our strategic business and innovation consulting, design thinking, physical-to-digital competencies, and re-engineering skills, provide real business value to clients to thrive in the new digital economy." says Raj Velagapudi CEO of Tao Digital Solutions.
Pulse42 is an observability platform for software delivery that helps software engineering leaders intelligently scale agile to deliver successful business outcomes.
Tao Digital Solutions empowers innovation in the digital economy by providing solutions and services, focusing on Transformation, Automation and Optimization; leveraging integrations, extensions and APIs of next generation technologies.clients. Our software and engineering heritage combined with our strategic business and innovation consulting, design thinking, physical-to-digital competencies, and re-engineering skills, provide real business value to clients to thrive in the new digital economy." says Raj Velagapudi CEO of Tao Digital Solutions.
Pulse42 is an observability platform for software delivery that helps software engineering leaders intelligently scale agile to deliver successful business outcomes.
Tao Digital Solutions empowers innovation in the digital economy by providing solutions and services, focusing on Transformation, Automation and Optimization; leveraging integrations, extensions and APIs of next generation technologies.
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Limited-Edition Series Launched in Partnership with Fanaply Features Custom Vinyl Records Paired with NFTs, a First-of-Its-Kind Music Industry Offering
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Revolver Magazine, the leading heavy music media brand and its parent company Project M Group, announced the first release of the REVOLVER ICONS SERIES, a limited run of custom-produced vinyl records, each paired with a unique NFT and premium NFC enabled packaging, has sold out in less than 12 hours.
The REVOLVER ICONS SERIES is an industry-first collectibles partnership between Revolver Magazine and Fanaply, the eco-conscious NFT solution provider for the biggest names in music, sports and entertainment. For the first time ever, music fans have the opportunity to purchase and collect premium vinyl + NFT bundles in six limited-edition variants from their favorite rock and metal bands and artists. Each collectible vinyl + NFT series will offer six unique variations including three "one of one" vinyl + NFT editions in Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire, plus a bronze, silver and gold edition with varying ranges of rarity.
The first release of the REVOLVER ICONS SERIES, featuring an exclusive remix of the album Existential Reckoning from the rock band Puscifer, led by Maynard James Keenan, launched on September 7th and in a massive success, sold 1,030 vinyl + NFT bundles.
"Since we launched our company five years ago, we at Project M Group have had a laser focus on creating premium products for fans of music. Fans just like ourselves! This series gives us a chance to introduce some of the rarest pressings of vinyl records that have ever been done in the history of the music industry. The opportunity to then partner this release with blockchain and NFTs for us as authentication and membership then represents the next evolution of fandom," said Enrique Abeyta, CEO, Project M Group. "Partnering with Fanaply on the REVOLVER ICONS SERIES was a natural fit, not only because of the company's success in creating NFT initiatives and campaigns for some of the worlds biggest brands, but also because the Fanaply founders have vast experience working inside the music industry. We are excited to continue to build this program and have a lot more to come!"
Rather than visiting a separate marketplace to discover and collect the REVOLVER ICONS SERIES vinyl + NFT bundles, Revolver Magazine worked with Fanaply to develop a proprietary ecosystem for producing, marketing, and remarketing the collectibles so fans can stay within the Revolver Magazine platform.
"In the world of vinyl, collecting is king. It's a natural fit to pair these new digital collectibles with physical products for the ultimate collecting experience," said Mike Rosenthal, Fanaply's co-founder and Chief Product Officer. "Creating a Revolver-owned marketplace makes it much easier for fans to connect with artists and brands in the places where they are already interacting. We believe these white-labeled, branded marketplaces are the future of NFTs as they offer fans an easy introduction to the exciting world of digital collectibles, and give brands the opportunity to easily integrate our backend support platform to manage everything related to minting, selling and trading NFTs all in their native digital environments."
The next REVOLVER ICONS SERIES will drop on Friday, September 9 at 3:00pm ET. Upcoming artists and bands include Underoath, Bleeding Through, It Dies Today, Walls of Jericho, Memphis May Fire, Most Precious Blood, and Greg Puciato. Each drop will feature between 300 and 1,000 vinyl + NFT combinations, with varying levels of rarity.
Fans can visit nft.revolvermag.com to explore the new drops and purchase using credit or debit card, or cryptocurrency.
About REVOLVER
REVOLVER is the world's leading heavy-music lifestyle media brand. Founded in 2000, it provides unmatched access to the scene's biggest stars and most important up-and-comers, as well as covering sports, fashion, video games, movies and TV, food and drink, and more — anything and everything that speaks to rock's rebel attitude. Cultural icons including Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Nine Inch Nails, Tool, Tony Hawk, Denzel Curry, Poppy and many more have appeared as part of the brand's original content and events. REVOLVER is the definitive voice of those who live loud — trailblazing musicians and diehard fans alike.
About Fanaply
Fanaply creates blockchain-based digital collectibles, or NFTs, for the world's biggest brands and fans in sports, music, and entertainment. Fanaply Solutions offers brands NFT infrastructure that goes beyond the basics of minting and distribution, allowing them to thrive in this new web3 world. Since its founding in 2018, the company has created and issued NFTs for some of the top musicians, record labels, festivals, events, athletes, comedians, sports teams, celebrities and brands in the world, including American Express, Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, New Jersey Devils, Colorado Avalanche, Misfits Gaming, Death Row Records, Niall Horan, 5 Seconds of Summer, Kentucky Derby, Bubba Wallace, and many more. Fanaply is 100% carbon neutral through its partnership with Offsetra. Visit fanaply.com as well as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for more information.
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A SEASONALLY THEMED COLLECTION OF CLASSICS & RARITIES
CURATED BY SIOUXSIE SIOUX
RELEASED OCTOBER 21st
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALL SOULS (UMe) is a new collection of Siouxsie And The Banshees tracks personally curated by Siouxsie Sioux, which collates classic tracks and rarities into an Autumnal celebration.
Siouxsie And The Banshees were undoubtedly one of the most influential, fearless, and uncompromising bands to come from the punk era and this selection clearly illustrates their varied and unique musical approach. ALL SOULS opens with 1982's "Fireworks" which is one of three iconic singles featured here alongside "Spellbound" (recently used to end Stranger Things Season 4) and closes with the mesmerising "Peek-A-Boo." Also included is "Halloween" from the band's classic Juju album mixed with more idiosyncratic tracks such as "El Dia De Los Muertos," a B-side from the "Last Beat Of My Heart" single, "Something Wicked (This Way Comes) " from the single of "The Killing Jar" and "Supernatural Thing" from 1981's "Arabian Knights" single all of which are making their first appearance on vinyl in decades.
All the tracks have been re-mastered at Abbey Road studios with Siouxsie overseeing the process and cut at half-speed by Miles Showell. The record will be released on both 180g black and an exclusive limited edition orange vinyl as well as digitally.
The collection features new and unique artwork directed by Siouxsie featuring a marigold; the symbolic flower of the Mexican Day of the Dead/All Souls Day festivities.
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Boy, 15, charged with carjacking woman at gunpoint on SW Side
CHICAGO - A teenage boy was charged in connection with an armed carjacking last August in the Marquette Park neighborhood.
The 15-year-old is accused of taking a vehicle from a 33-year-old woman at gunpoint on Aug. 20 in the 6700 block of South Washtenaw Avenue, according to Chicago police.
The boy was arrested Wednesday and charged with one felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm, police said.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will host the inaugural MORE THAN PINK Walk to raise critical funds that support breast cancer patients and the patient navigation program in the area. Charlotte is one of only a few cities in the U.S. with a patient navigator and this event will continue to fund the critical work that this team does. The Walk will be held on October 8, 2022, at Uptown Charlotte.
"We look forward to creating a community for anyone impacted by breast cancer as we gather, in person, for this year's Walk. Funds raised from the MORE THAN PINK Walk will further our ability to meet the needs of patients by supporting Komen's Patient Care Center's Breast Care Helpline, Financial Assistance and Patient Navigation programs, and improve outcomes for all patients," said, Kimberly Burrows, State Executive Director at Susan G. Komen.
Komen is pleased to welcome both new and returning sponsors this year: Bank of America, Walgreens, Pink Energy, WJZY, Audi Charlotte, iHeart Radio, Principal Financial Group, Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina, Novant Health, Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry, Norsan Media, DASH, and Carolina CAT Rental.
Participants can expect to enjoy the following at the Walk:
- Pre-walk warm up from Burn Bootcamp
- Pillar tents with activations from various sponsors on-site
- Survivor parade with recognition of MBC thrivers and breast cancer survivors
- Family Fun Zone with activities for all ages sponsored by Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry
- Hope Village, a place for survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer to gather
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UPTOWN CHARLOTTE
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Susan G. Komen® is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.
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Deputies find woman lying on Route 60, seriously injured in Round Lake crash
ROUND LAKE, Ill. - A woman was seriously injured in a car crash in Unincorporated Round Lake Wednesday night.
Around 6:55 p.m. Lake County Sheriff's deputies responded to a crash on Route 60 near Wilson Road and Volo.
Deputies found a Volo woman, 44, lying on the roadway.
The woman was driving a 2015 Hyundai Accent, traveling westbound on Route 60.
For an unknown reason, the driver of the Hyundai struck a guard rail on the north side of the roadway, according to investigators. This caused the Hyundai to enter the eastbound lanes of traffic where she hit a 2018 Subaru Outback, driven by a 68-year-old woman of Wonder Lake.
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Officials are still investigating if the driver of the Hyundai was ejected from her vehicle, or exited her vehicle and collapsed following the crash.
The driver of the Hyundai was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville with critical, life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the Subaru was treated by paramedics at the scene and released. A passenger in the Subaru, an 18-year-old of Woodstock, was also treated by paramedics at the scene and released.
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Is inflation cooling off? It depends where you live
The rapid pace of inflation eased in July for the first time in months, but much of the financial relief that Americans felt hinged on where they lived.
The Labor Department reported that the consumer price index, a broad measure of the price for everyday goods including gasoline, groceries and rents, rose 8.5% in July from a year ago, below the 9.1% year-over-year surge recorded in June. Prices were unchanged in the one-month period from June.
But in some parts of the country, the pace of inflation was much higher. Several Western states have become a hotbed for inflation, with the West South Central region – which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana – reporting that prices soared 9.7% in July.
Consumer prices in the Mountain region that includes Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico were a close second, with inflation rising by a stunning 9.6%. That is well above the national average of 8.5%, which is already near the fastest pace since December 1981.
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Where is inflation the highest in the U.S.?
The outsized increase in the West is at least in part due to soaring real estate prices in the Rocky Mountain region as thousands of Americans look to relocate. In Phoenix, Arizona, for instance, the typical home sold for $435,000 in December – 28% more than the previous year, according to real estate brokerage firm Redfin. The average price of a home in Colorado jumped by close to 20% over the past year.
Other states are also experiencing inflation that's well above the national average. Prices were up 9.5% in the South Atlantic, the region that encompasses Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
By comparison, prices in the mid-Atlantic and New England – New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts – were far lower, climbing 7.3% in July from a year ago, slightly below the national average.
Produce for sale at a Safeway grocery store in Annapolis, Maryland, on May 16, 2022, as Americans brace for summer sticker shock as inflation continues to grow. (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)
Scorching-hot inflation has created severe financial pressures for most U.S. households, which are forced to pay more everyday necessities like food and rent. The burden is disproportionately borne by low-income Americans, whose already stretched paychecks are heavily impacted by price fluctuations.
Although American workers have seen strong wage gains in recent months, inflation has largely eroded those. Real average hourly earnings decreased 0.5% in July from the previous month when accounting for higher consumer prices, according to the Labor Department. On an annual basis, real earnings actually dropped 3% in July.
"While the boost to overall economic prospects is welcome, easing inflation will ring hollow with many down-market consumers whose wages are falling in real terms despite the decline in gasoline prices alone adding about $400 million dollars back to household balance sheets," said RSM chief economist Joe Brusuelas. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/is-inflation-cooling-off-it-depends-where-you-live | 2022-09-08T16:10:28Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/is-inflation-cooling-off-it-depends-where-you-live | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Man on Red Line train among 5 shot in Chicago Wednesday; 1 killed
CHICAGO - One person was killed and four other people were wounded by gunfire Wednesday across Chicago, including a man shot on a Red Line train near Chinatown.
- About 9:50 p.m., a 30-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds lying on the ground between two cars in Auburn Gresham on the South Side. Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 7900 block of South Wood Street, where they located the man, Chicago police said. He was taken to Christ Medical Center, where he died. Witnesses reported seeing someone inside a black SUV fire shots, then flee the area south on Wood Street.
- Two and a half hours earlier, a man was shot while on a CTA Red Line train on the near South Side. The man, 31, was on the train about 7:20 p.m. in the 100 block of West Cermak Road when someone opened gunfire, police said. He was shot in the neck, and he was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
- Wednesday morning, two people were wounded after people inside separate vehicles began firing shots at each other in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the West Side, police said. The two vehicle occupants began shooting at each other about 8 a.m. in the 3700 block of West Chicago Avenue. A 54-year-old man who was outside was shot in the right thigh, and he was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. Another man, 22, was dropped off at the same hospital with a gunshot wound to the upper left thigh. He was listed in good condition. A vehicle suspected of being involved in the shooting was located about a half-mile down the road.
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- A 43-year-old man was in critical condition after he was shot early Wednesday in Austin on the West Side. Officers responded to a report of a person shot about 1:40 a.m. in the 5100 block of West Kinzie Street, police said. He was taken to Loyola University Medical Center with gunshot wounds to the chest and buttocks.
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School gun case in Oak Park sparks debate over safety and second chances
OAK PARK, Ill. - Keyon Robinson was just a month away from graduating from high school when he took a loaded gun, placed it in his backpack and headed to campus.
He'd fought with a relative that morning. He was angry, and scared someone would come after him. The firearm, a Glock-style ghost gun with no serial number that he’d bought via social media, was his security blanket.
"I felt like I just needed it for safety because of the stuff I got myself into," said Robinson, now 19.
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He insists he never intended to hurt anyone at his school in Oak Park, a suburb that borders Chicago’s West Side. "Realistically, I didn’t need a gun at all."
And he never fired it. On May 3 — three weeks before a gunman massacred 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas — police arrested Robinson near the school's main entrance as he returned from lunch. He told the officers, who were acting on a tip, that he hadn’t even taken the gun out of his backpack until they asked him to do so.
Oak Park and River Forest High School. (Steve Schering/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Still, in an instant, that one decision changed the trajectory of his young life. It also shook the entire school community, prompting intense discussions about how its young people might be protected.
Most gun incidents in and around campuses are more like Oak Park than Uvalde. They're not planned large-scale shootings, or active-shooter situations. More often, they're smaller altercations that escalate when someone has a gun at or near a school, a game or other event, according to the K-12 School Shooting Database, which tracks incidents from the last five decades.
All these cases expose a hard truth: Keeping students from bringing guns to school is difficult.
Security staff and metal detectors miss things, experts say. Doors that are supposed to be locked get propped open. Items can be hidden even when schools require clear backpacks.
This fall, leaders at Oak Park and River Forest High, Robinson's school, began training more staff, adding security to the day shift, and moving more experienced team members to hot spots such as cafeterias, where fights are known to break out during lunch. Posters on the massive campus encourage students to be the school’s eyes and ears: "If You See Something, Say Something."
The school, known as OPRF, is trying to walk a fine line — to keep students and staff safe without making them feel unwelcome or anxious. In 2020, the School Board voted 6-1 to end the school resource officer program amid national protests over police brutality. Cries for reform escalated that summer after a white Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd, a Black man, as other officers stood by.
This photo taken May 3, 2022, and provided by the Oak Park Police Department shows Keyon Robinson shortly after he was arrested outside Oak Park and River Forest High School. Robinson was a senior at the high school at the time and had brought the gu (Oak Park Police Department)
Now some officials are rethinking the decision to cut ties with police. But they're also holding fast to a widely held belief among educators — that connecting with students is the best way to build trust, identify threats and prevent tragedies.
By his own account, and according to school records provided by his attorney, Robinson was a student who bonded with teachers at OPRF, including support staff. One staffer noted his "unbelievable social skills" and respectfulness. He owned his mistakes, staff said, but he also struggled with depression, drug use and occasional impulsivity. Schoolwork was a challenge.
After his arrest, Robinson said he was expelled. But the district offered him the chance to complete his studies, away from his classmates and campus, where he can no longer set foot. A Cook County judge agreed that school in some form was "the best thing for him to do," though she gave him a stern reminder to avoid school grounds and weapons of any kind.
"Yes, your honor," Robinson responded.
With that, the judge allowed him to be released on bond after a few weeks in jail, and he spent most of the summer at his family’s Oak Park apartment, wearing ankle monitors to track his movements. He hung out with his mom and siblings, played video games and finished the schoolwork. Eventually, he got his diploma.
"It's restrictive, always," Robinson said of the monitors. "But I got to be grateful."
As he awaits his fate in court, he’s been granted permission to work at a fast-food restaurant. Ultimately, he’d like to go to community college or trade school, and maybe play football. He and his family hope felony charges will be deferred because this is a first-time offense.
This image taken May 3, 2022, and provided by the Oak Park Police Department shows a ghost gun found in a backpack taken from Keyon Robinson outside Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park, Ill. Robinson was a senior at the high school at t (Oak Park Police Department)
Meanwhile, students have returned for a new year at OPRF as school officials and the community process what happened.
"It pains me to the core of my being that you have to do this on your jobs," School Board member Ralph Martire told staff after a security update at a recent meeting. "It shouldn’t be that we should be this worried about violence at this level in educational setting. But we have to be — the world has to be."
The K-12 database shows that active shooter incidents — when a shooter kills or wounds victims on campus during "a continuous episode of violence" — accounted for 11 of 430 shootings in and around schools from the start of 2021 through August 2022.
Fights that escalate when someone has a gun accounted for 123 of those shootings. In South Carolina, a 12-year-old shot and killed a classmate in a middle school hallway, and in New Orleans, an 80-year-old woman was caught in crossfire at a graduation — both in the same month Robinson was caught with the gun.
Many in the Oak Park community worry. What if another student brings a weapon to school? Maybe they already have.
No one at the School Board meeting spoke Robinson’s name, though the incident was on many minds. He is aware that his actions have affected people’s sense of safety.
"Because of the mistake that I made, and other mistakes, then I think that it is reasonable to have more tighter security — and have an officer in the school now," he said. "I think that’s something that’s appropriate."
This image taken May 3, 2022, and provided by the Oak Park Police Department, shows a gun and ammunition found in a backpack taken from Keyon Robinson outside Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park, Ill. Robinson was a senior at the high s (Oak Park Police Department)
OPRF is among many schools nationwide that have shifted to a restorative justice model, moving away from zero-tolerance polices, which often disproportionately affect students of color. At OPRF, about 44 percent of roughly 3,400 students at the high school identify as Black, Hispanic, multiracial or Asian.
With restorative justice, incidents are dealt with on a case-by-case basis, with more time spent processing what's happened to try to prevent repeat behavior. There are consequences, determined by the severity of the deed. But the goal is for students to spend more time learning and to make better choices, with support.
Superintendent Greg Johnson still sees a chance to rethink the role police could have at the school. Johnson, who is white, told the school board he understands the "very real challenge" people of color face with law enforcement.
"Our belief as a school district, though, is that the way through that is education and relationships," he said. "We need a partnership" with police, he added. "We need a member on our crisis team here."
A federal survey found that 42 percent of public schools had at least one resource officer one day or more a week in the 2015-16 school year, the most recent data available. The National Association of School Resource Officers, which helps train police to work in educational settings, estimates that 14,000 to 20,000 resource officers serve K-12 schools.
Still, at least two OPRF board members balked when another praised efforts to "harden" security this fall.
"We want to keep the buildings safe," member Gina Harris said. "But that language is challenging, as well as confronting for me as a Black woman and for families and students."
At one point in the meeting, a frustrated parent stood up to interrupt the board discussion. "This is a scary issue for us parents!" she said. "This is really a critical life-and-death situation that we’re dealing with."
Lynda Parker, the school’s assistant superintendent and principal, tried to reassure her. "It is as important to us — as we’re living in it too," Parker said, gently.
Behavior problems and mental health issues have been on the rise at many schools since students returned to in-person learning, and OPRF is no exception. Having to quarantine at the height of the pandemic also took a toll on Robinson.
"I stopped playing football," he said. "I was not doing good in school over Zoom, so I feel like it had a big impact on my life, a huge impact on my life."
He’d been a running back and cornerback early in his high school career. When in-person school resumed, he’d lost motivation, he said, and got suspended from the team for vaping at school and other infractions.
"I wouldn’t say we were goodie kids," he said of himself and his friends. "But, like, just typical teenagers."
But he liked school and the people there, he said, even the security staff, and considered many teachers mentors.
"They were supporting me and still pushing me to do better," he said, even when he was in jail. "Still, to this day, I have teachers texting me, checking on me."
At a recent status hearing for his case, Robinson, wearing jeans and a white dress shirt, sat silently with his mom, Nicole Bryant, who works in child care and drives for Uber to make ends meet. Robinson's attorney updated the court on his client’s work schedule and location. One of Robinson's two electronic monitors was removed.
He faces charges including possession of a firearm, a class 3 felony, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a class 4 felony. They could lead to substantial time in prison.
"The news media says ‘kid with gun at school’ — boom — and that’s it. And people draw their conclusions," attorney Thomas Benno said. He’s asking the court to consider Robinson’s intent in having the gun with him — to protect himself.
Because Robinson had no criminal record, other than a traffic violation, Benno is seeking the deferred sentence, which means probation and other requirements detailed by the court. It's a strict, monitored program with no room for more mistakes, Benno said. He believes that's better than incarceration, in this instance, and that his young client, who school staff say is a leader in his social circles, will share his cautionary tale.
"He can go and tell kids, ‘Hey, don’t carry the gun,’" Benno said. "He’s going to tell the story."
Some in the community still quietly question whether a second chance would send the right message.
Just four days into this academic year, OPRF had a soft lockdown over a report of a student with a gun. Under the "Secure and Teach" protocol, as the school calls it, teachers lock their doors and try to continue with their lessons while security investigates.
The report turned out to be unfounded. The community breathed a collective sigh of relief.
"I’d rather have them overreact than underreact, because the consequence is so great," said Brian Roman, a university professor and OPRF parent.
He's considered shifting his son to another school because of safety concerns. But he appreciates OPRF and the diversity it offers, and he still hopes his son can graduate from the school in 2024.
Last spring, Robinson's mom had been ready to celebrate her own son, the third of her four children. He had fought so hard to graduate, she told the school — he wanted to show everyone he could do it, despite his struggles. She, too, graduated from OPRF. Now she's just grateful her son was allowed to get his diploma, even if he couldn't walk with his class.
Leon Watson, a family friend, frowned when asked about Robinson, the gun and that day last May. "I was disappointed and surprised and confused," he said. "That’s not him. It’s not ... but he’s kicking himself every day."
Robinson nodded in agreement. "Yeah," he said. "Every day."
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Things to do in Chicago this weekend
CHICAGO - From booklovers to Bears diehards, there is a little something for everyone this weekend in Chicago.
Here's a list of events we're most excited about this weekend in the Windy City:
Mexican Independence Day Parade
After being sidelined for two years in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade returns to the Little Village neighborhood this Sunday.
Packed with floats, mariachi bands and artists, the parade is considered one of the largest in the Midwest, boasting over 500,000 participants and parade-goers.
People participate in a parade ahead of the Mexican Independence Day in Chicago, the United States on Sept. 10, 2017. (Xinhua/Liu Yifang via Getty Images)
The parade kicks off at 8 a.m. at the intersection of 26th Street and Albany Avenue and travels west down 26th until Kostner Avenue.
For more details, check out the Little Village Chamber of Commerce website.
Printers Row Lit Fest
A book lovers' paradise returns to the historic downtown neighborhood this week
The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and has something for every literary enthusiast with over 100 independent and diverse booksellers. There will be five stages featuring standout authors and panelists highlighting Chicago's immense literary scene.
Other attractions include spoken word performances, readings and writing workshops.
To join in on the fun, head over to 57 W. Polk St.
Learn more at printersrowlitfest.org.
People shop for books at the Printers Row Lit Fest Saturday, June 10, 2017, in Chicago, Ill. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Black Wall Street Festival
Black-owned businesses will be on full display Saturday in the Woodlawn neighborhood.
Vendors, dancers, musicians and educators will all play a role in highlighting Chicago's Black excellence.
The festival will also feature an antique car show, live music, a panel of historians and Art Row, which will "represent the look and feel of Black Wall Street."
The festival runs from noon to 8 p.m. on 61st Street between Cottage Grove Avenue and King Drive.
Check out their website for more information.
Chicago Bears season opener
All eyes will be on quarterback Justin Fields and the Bears as they kick off a new season Sunday at Soldier Field against the San Francisco 49ers.
New hopes abound for the Bears in what could be one of their last seasons at the lakefront stadium.
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The club went 6-11 last year, leading to a purging of the old coaching staff. Enter Matt Eberflus, the new defensive-minded head coach
"Coach says all the time, it’s about us. It’s not about the 49ers this week," Fields said Wednesday. "It’s about us — how we play, how we execute. So I’m just playing for my teammates, playing for my coaches and going out here and executing to the best of my ability."
The game starts at noon.
If you're unable to make it to Soldier Field, consider coming out to The Howard Street Inn in Niles to watch the game with FOX 32 Bears insiders.
Lakeview East Festival Of The Arts
Featuring over 150 artists across several during mediums, the 17th annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts will be taking place Saturday and Sunday.
Original pieces will be up for sale with just about anything you could ask for, such as paintings, sculptures, photography, furniture, jewelry and more.
Live music and performances will also be held at the festival, including a Kidzone. It will be held along Broadway between Belmont Avenue and Hawthorne Place.
Festival organizers are asking for a $5 donation to attend.
For more information on parking and sponsors, head over to their website.
Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Chinese Moon Festival, will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Stone Gathering Space located at 3155 S. Lake Shore Dr.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is in important traditional ceremony in Chinese culture, marking a celebration of the rice harvest and derived from the custom of worshiping the moon to thank it for the harvest.
Chicago's festival will include Chinese folk dance performances, community prairie planting, music and a lantern parade.
Check out this website for more information.
PAWS Chicago 5K Walk/Run For Their Lives
The 22nd annual PAWS Chicago 5K Walk/Run For Their Lives helps support the Midwest's largest no kill animal shelter.
FOX 32's Sylvia Perez is emceeing the event which begins at Grove 16 - Montrose Harbor at 7:30 a.m. and runs through 11:30 a.m.
Besides the race, the event will include a raffle, a pet agility course, a doggy oasis and sponsor tents.
If you haven't registered yet, don't worry. People are welcome to sign up at the event on Saturday.
For more information, head over to the PAWS Chicago website.
Ravenswood ArtWalk
Thousands of people are expected to attend the 20th annual Ravenswood ArtWalk this weekend in the picturesque North Side neighborhood.
Artists of all creeds and backgrounds will have their creations on display ranging from open galleries to pop-up performances and an outdoor market with dozens of local artisans.
That's not even mentioning the bevy of food options and live music that will be present throughout the weekend.
The ArtWalk will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days along the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor running from Lawrence Avenue to Irving Park Road.
A $5 donation is suggested and drink tents will be cash only with ATMs on-site.
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Halloween lovers will howl for these looks, 31% discount thru Oct. 31
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotel Doggy, the creator of stylish clothing, pet furniture, toys and accessories for dogs, is wishing pet lovers a "happy Howl-oween" with its 2022 Halloween collection: "Lick or Treat." It's all treats and no tricks with this adorable line of dog onesies, sweaters and themed toys.
The collection includes items like:
Halloween Ghost Onesie: $24.99 https://hoteldoggy.com/products/halloween-ghost-onesie
Everyone needs a man's best friend-ly ghost. Available for pups XS - XL, this onesie is 95% cotton and 5% spandex for comfort with the right amount of stretch for playtime.
Halloween Boo Sweater: $24.99 https://hoteldoggy.com/products/halloween-boo-sweater
Do fright night right with this 100% acrylic spooktacular sweater. A leash hole makes this outfit easy to wear on a walk – the perfect way to stay cozy while trick or treating!
2in1 Coffin and Vampire Toy: $14.99 https://hoteldoggy.com/products/2in1-coffin-and-vampire-toy
Furry friends can take a bite out of Halloween with this campy squeaker.
3in1 Haunted House Toy: $19.99 https://hoteldoggy.com/collections/toys/products/3in1-haunted-house-toy
Dog trick or dog treat? This toy is both! Featuring separate squeaker toys, this ghastly combo provides hours of fun.
Based out of New York, Montreal and Toronto, Hotel Doggy is an internationally renowned brand that offers simple, stylish and functional products for dogs. The company was created in 2012 by Canadian fashion and trend forecasting guru, Nancy Dennis, who was looking to combine her fashion expertise with her passion for four-legged friends.
To shop Hotel Doggy's full Halloween collection and other offerings from the brand, visit hoteldoggy.com. Now through October 31, 2022, save 31% off 'Lick or Treat' items through the company's website.
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About Hotel Doggy:
Based out of New York, Montreal and Toronto, Hotel Doggy is an internationally renowned brand that offers simple, stylish and functional clothing, pet furniture, toys and accessories for dogs. The company was created in 2012 by Canadian fashion and trend forecasting guru, Nancy Dennis, who was looking to combine her fashion expertise with her passion for four-legged friends. Today, through a select group of global production partners, each Hotel Doggy product is designed just right. To learn more, visit: https://hoteldoggy.com/
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RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aperian Global, an inclusion training company, just published their latest research, Measuring Inclusion: Data from the Inclusive Behaviors Inventory.
This report provides a unique glimpse into inclusion data points and insights that are difficult to access otherwise. It examines data from more than 8,000 learners across the world using the GlobeSmart® platform's Inclusive Behaviors InventorySM, a leading self-assessment that identifies inclusion gaps and offers strategies for improvement.
The report offers both a holistic analysis of the data as well as a more detailed look into trends across different demographics such as age, education, gender, job function, and country.
"We are excited to present our inclusion data gathered from the Inclusive Behaviors Inventory," says Dr. Ernest Gundling, Co-Founder of Aperian Global. "This white paper, with its data set gathered from respondents in more than 50 countries, is intended to help address common struggles organizations face with their global inclusion initiatives, such as where to begin, what to prioritize, and how to ensure sustainable progress."
In addition to being useful for developing meaningful and carefully targeted organizational initiatives, this report provides key learnings that can be utilized for individual skill-building and everyday inclusive actions.
Aperian Global is hosting a Measuring Inclusion webinar series across three regions with several time zone options to further explore the data and its implications for inclusion leaders. Registration is open for the Americas webinar, scheduled for Thursday, September 15, at 11am EDT, the APAC webinar on Thursday, September 22, at 1pm SGT, and the EMEA webinar on Tuesday, October 18, at 5pm CET.
For those looking for a high-level overview of the data, the Quick Guide to Measuring Inclusion provides a synopsis of key points and their significance for today's workforce. The webinars will go into greater depth and also provide opportunities for Q&A and discussion of practical implications of the research findings.
Visit aperianglobal.com for more information, or contact Aperian Global to get individual or organizational access to the Inclusive Behaviors Inventory through GlobeSmart, Aperian Global's learning platform that promotes global collaboration and inclusion.
CONTACT:
Cassie Capewell
Marketing Content Writer
628-245-2531
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McFarlane’s Latest Mortal Kombat Wave: 1 Spawn, 1 DC, and 1 Repaint
McFarlane Toys and Mortal Kombat always seemed like a natural partnership. Both are fond of spandex, gore, energy blasts and undead things. But at times, it feels like McFarlane’s main attraction to the game is the fact that Spawn is in part XI. McFarlane’s latest Mortal Kombat wave of three once again highlights Todd McFarlane’s signature character. As we predicted might happen, it looks like a reuse of the new Spawn-on-throne figure with his smoother body, combined with the head and cape of the regular MK version, a new paint job, and some extra chain accessories. It’s not quite a classic Spawn #1 costume — the big boot, ragged cape, and massive forearm guard remain — but it’s true to that in-game variant.
Following on the heels of the Mortal Kombat Joker figure, this wave also includes The Batman Who Laughs. McFarlane Toys clearly loves the Batman-by-way-of-Clive Barker design, and here the character gets a nice bloody mouth for emphasis.
RELATED: Toy Review: Mortal Kombat Yellow Card Series by McFarlane Toys
Finally, though, one Klassic Kombatant does feature in the wave. It’s a red repaint of Kabal, with a shiny silver mask. The masked, gray-skinned warrior has seen a couple of variants before.
Full sets and individual figures are up now for preorder at Entertainment Earth. Expect them to arrive next month sometime. (Superhero Hype is an affiliate partner with Entertainment Earth, and may earn fees based on purchases through site links.)
What do you think of this latest wave? Let us know in comments.
Recommended Reading: Mortal Kombat X Vol. 3: Blood Island
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The Peripheral’s First Trailer Sends Chloë Grace Moretz Into a New World
It’s been over three years since Westworld co-creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy signed with Amazon Prime Video, and four years since Prime Video began developing The Peripheral. However, the new adaptation of William Gibson’s novel is only a few weeks away. Prime Video has released The Peripheral‘s first trailer, which presents a look at two different visions of the future.
Kick-Ass and Let Me In star Chloë Grace Moretz is headlining the series as Flynne Fisher. She lives in a broken near future where she exists “in a forgotten corner of tomorrow’s America.” The show’s description calls Flynne “smart, ambitious, and doomed.” But when she plugs into an advanced system, Flynne finds herself thrust into something that is more than just a game. It’s a window into a world and a time that hasn’t happened yet.
RELATED: Chloë Grace Moretz Joins The Peripheral Series From Westworld Creators
On the other end of that future is Wilf Netherton (Gary Carr), a man who lives 70 years beyond Flynne’s time. And when Wilff makes contact with Flynne, both of their lives will be endangered by a deadly conspiracy.
Jack Reynor also stars in the series as Burton Fisher, with Eli Goree as Conner, Charlotte Riley as Aelita, JJ Feild as Lev, Adelind Horan as Billy Ann Baker, T’Nia Miller as Cherise, Alex Hernandez as Tommy Constantine, Austin Rising as Leon, Louis Herthum as Corbell Pickett, Chris Coy as Jasper, Melinda Page Hamilton as Ella, Katie Leung as Ash, and Alexandra Billings as Detective Ainsley Lowbeer.
The Peripheral will premiere on October 21, only on Amazon Prime Video.
What do you think about the first trailer for the series? Let us know in the comment section below!
Recommended Reading: The Peripheral by William Gibson
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Applications now open for K-8 schools interested in a chance to receive a FREE Smart Video Intercom System
OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chamberlain Group, a leader in smart access solutions, launches "Safer Schools" initiative and is giving away 100 of its award-winning LiftMaster Smart Video Intercom systems to K-8 schools across America. LiftMaster Smart Video Intercoms bring secure and reliable access to any school entrance by allowing school administrators or employees to see and speak to visitors prior to granting them access. Schools interested in receiving a free Smart Video Intercom can complete an online application form located on Chamberlain Group's Safer Schools website.
"Chamberlain Group's Safer Schools initiative came to life after the Uvalde school shooting. Our employees stood up and asked what Chamberlain Group could do to make schools and communities safer," said Jennifer Lytle, Chamberlain Group Safer Schools Initiative Lead and VP & GM, Commercial Services Emerging Business. "We wanted to find a way to help make schools a safer place for our children and teachers. The 100 free Smart Video Intercoms are a start, we look forward to helping in other ways through our Safer Schools initiative."
When Chamberlain Group launched its Smart Video Intercoms in 2020 the main use case was enhancing access security for residents within multifamily properties. "After seeing firsthand how successfully our products performed in that context, we realized that they could also be a powerful solution for schools," added Lytle.
LiftMaster Smart Video Intercoms powered by myQ® software, allow you to see, speak to, and grant access to visitors from any phone or web browser. Administrators can also create individualized access schedules for staff and guests, view archived video footage from every access event, and remotely lock or unlock additional building access points. The Intercom is easily retrofitted into an existing setup, requiring only a power source, an internet connection, and an electronic or lock door strike system.
K-8 schools eligible to receive a free LiftMaster Smart Video Intercom can indicate interest by submitting their information via Chamberlain Group's Safer Schools website. Schools will be selected in the order of qualified applications received, until all 100 free Smart Video Intercoms have been given away. Schools selected to receive a free LiftMaster Smart Video Intercom System will also receive a free myQ Community video subscription plan for the life of the Intercom.
To further support schools in their effort to keep students and educators safe, Chamberlain Group is also partnering with PASS (Partner Alliance for Safer Schools). "The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools is pleased to welcome the LiftMaster brand as an official PASS Partner," said PASS Advisory Council Chair Chuck Wilson. "We thank the company for its commitment to improving school safety and security and look forward to working together to protect our schools and communities."
PASS offers the most comprehensive information available on best practices for securing school facilities. According to PASS Guidelines, a video intercom is a Tier 1 requirement, making the LiftMaster Video Intercom a valuable safety measure for a school looking to enhance security around their entrances.
For more information on Chamberlain Group's Safer Schools Initiative and how to enter for a chance to receive a free LiftMaster Smart Video Intercom visit https://www.myq.com/saferschools or email SaferSchools@liftmaster.com.
About Chamberlain Group
Chamberlain Group is a leader in smart access solutions across residential and commercial properties. Our prominent brands LiftMaster®, Chamberlain®, Merlin® and Grifco® are found in millions of residential and commercial access applications across the globe. Our innovative products and partnerships, powered by our myQ® ecosystem, provide customers with smart access solutions to move safely through garages, homes, communities, businesses and storage facilities. Chamberlain Group pioneered vehicle-to-home connectivity through patented technology aboard hundreds of millions of vehicles. Chamberlain Group includes Controlled Products Systems Group, a leading wholesale distributor of perimeter access control equipment in the U.S., and Systems, LLC, one of North America's leading dock leveler manufacturers. Further information is available at www.chamberlaingroup.com. Follow Chamberlain Group on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
About LiftMaster
LiftMaster, a Chamberlain Group brand, is the number one brand of professionally installed residential garage door openers, and a leading manufacturer of commercial door operators, residential and commercial gate operators, smart video intercoms, and related access control products. Driven by the access and security needs of the marketplace, LiftMaster's expansive line of state-of-the-art residential and commercial products are designed to fit any lifestyle or application, providing the latest technology and innovations in safety, security and convenience. More information at LiftMaster.com.
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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 410, 411, 413, 422, 425, 427, 475, AND 476...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 410 Upper Snake River
Valley/Idaho Falls BLM, Fire Weather Zone 411 Centennial
Mountains and Snake River Range/Targhee NF, Fire Weather Zone
413 Caribou Range/Caribou NF, Fire Weather Zone 422 Sawtooth
Range/Northern Sawtooth NF, Fire Weather Zone 425 Middle Snake
River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River, Fire
Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern
Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River, Fire
Weather Zone 475 East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF and
Fire Weather Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the Snake
Plain. Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gust up to 35 mph in the
central mountain Zones 475 and 476.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent across the Snake Plain
and in the Wood, Salmon and Lost River Valleys.
* IMPACTS...Humidity and wind at these thresholds can cause rapid
wildfire spread and long range spotting by embers. Dry
thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening
particularly across zone 411.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly based on these criteria
for Southeastern Idaho:
- Relative humidity at or below 15 percent and wind gusts of at
least 25 mph in the mountains, or 30 mph in the Snake Plain.
- Thunderstorm coverage of 25 percent, without specific rainfall
criteria.
- Other high impact events deemed critical by the National
Weather Service and area fire management agencies.
&&
We at the Teton Valley News and the Teton Regional Economic Coalition/Chamber of Commerce think it’s important to recognize and celebrate the Best of Teton Valley. Now in its sixth year, our people’s choice awards gives the community the opportunity to draw attention to the finest food, the most exemplary service, the most caring caretakers, and the standout experiences that make Teton Valley worth the stay.
Voting will go through Oct. 4, and the winners will be announced in the newspaper on Oct. 19. The awards ceremony will be held at the Tetonia Club on Thursday, Oct. 20. Then look for our special Best of Teton Valley magazine coming out in November, highlighting the many facets of excellence in our community.
So please visit tetonvalleynews.net and click on the “Best Of” tab on the homepage to vote, once a day, every day if you want! Go ahead, try to game the system, encourage your friends to join in, rock the vote! Snag the win for your favorite shop, your go-to restaurant, or your indispensable service provider. We want to see everyone represented in this contest. | https://www.tetonvalleynews.net/freeaccess/celebrate-the-best-of-teton-valley-by-voting-today/article_d358d28c-295c-11ed-a082-232d3ce76b71.html | 2022-09-08T16:14:09Z | tetonvalleynews.net | control | https://www.tetonvalleynews.net/freeaccess/celebrate-the-best-of-teton-valley-by-voting-today/article_d358d28c-295c-11ed-a082-232d3ce76b71.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 410, 411, 413, 422, 425, 427, 475, AND 476...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 410 Upper Snake River
Valley/Idaho Falls BLM, Fire Weather Zone 411 Centennial
Mountains and Snake River Range/Targhee NF, Fire Weather Zone
413 Caribou Range/Caribou NF, Fire Weather Zone 422 Sawtooth
Range/Northern Sawtooth NF, Fire Weather Zone 425 Middle Snake
River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River, Fire
Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern
Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River, Fire
Weather Zone 475 East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF and
Fire Weather Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the Snake
Plain. Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gust up to 35 mph in the
central mountain Zones 475 and 476.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent across the Snake Plain
and in the Wood, Salmon and Lost River Valleys.
* IMPACTS...Humidity and wind at these thresholds can cause rapid
wildfire spread and long range spotting by embers. Dry
thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening
particularly across zone 411.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly based on these criteria
for Southeastern Idaho:
- Relative humidity at or below 15 percent and wind gusts of at
least 25 mph in the mountains, or 30 mph in the Snake Plain.
- Thunderstorm coverage of 25 percent, without specific rainfall
criteria.
- Other high impact events deemed critical by the National
Weather Service and area fire management agencies.
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It is necessary for Victor’s public works department to park vehicles in its maintenance bay each night due to the lack of space at its 32 Elm St. building. Since the vehicles were in use, there was no occupying vehicle at the time of this photo.
As pictured, the additions and renovations of over 40 years have made the Victor public works space at 32 Elm St. a hodgepodge of smaller structures within one building.
It is necessary for Victor’s public works department to park vehicles in its maintenance bay each night due to the lack of space at its 32 Elm St. building. Since the vehicles were in use, there was no occupying vehicle at the time of this photo.
As pictured, the additions and renovations of over 40 years have made the Victor public works space at 32 Elm St. a hodgepodge of smaller structures within one building.
The upcoming Victor City Council meeting on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. will feature a public hearing that considers the city’s intent to sell the Victor public works facilities located at 32 Elm St. and 53 Fir St.
At the end of July, city council discussed financing for its new public works facility, which it hopes to build at Sherman Park. The site is located just north of the Kotler Ice Arena and just south of the newly renovated Victor Bike Park, east of South Baseline Road.
The financing of the new public works facility is not contingent upon the sale of the old facility. During the meeting at the end of July, council discussed and decided to focus on a five-year, principal-deferred annual appropriation lease through Zion Bank for the buildout of the new facility. The city already owns the land the new facility would sit on.
However, if the 32 Elm St. facility were to be sold, the funds raised from the sale would be used to pay off the balance of the lease. The new facility would cost an estimated $1.4 million to build. The 32 Elm St. building and site are appraised at $1.8 million.
The new building “would not only accommodate our present needs but also accommodate future needs as well,” said city special projects manager Troy Butzlaff at the July 27 meeting.
The current facility has served the city for over 40 years, with long-time city employee and current Victor deputy clerk Cari Golden stating that the building has been there “as long as I can remember.”
Due to its long service as the public works facility, the building has gone through many additions, renovations, and changes. The inside of the building looks more like a group of smaller, connected structures rather than one cohesive space.
That has led public works to a hodgepodge of ad-hoc solutions to make city equipment and vehicles fit. The most representative of these make-do solutions is a freestanding wood stud (which is splitting in half) propping up the arm of a $400,000 vacuum truck since its boom is too long to fit in its current bay.
City administrator Jeremy Besbris called the solution a “precarious situation.”
By itself, the process of pulling the vehicle in and backing it out takes three individuals. One to drive, one to spot, and one to place the wooden beam.
The space also severely limits the number of vehicles it can store indoors, which leads to inefficient use of staff time and quicker depreciation of its fleet.
“If they’re spending half an hour cleaning off a vehicle that takes away a half an hour in the field being productive,” said Besbris. “When you have a $400,000 truck, it is going to deteriorate much faster when it is left out in the elements.”
The yard at the 32 Elm St. facility is also an awkward triangular shape, which makes parking and moving vehicles, and their associated attachments, complicated.
Plans for the new public works facility indicate a 10,800 square foot facility, with seven vehicle bays. The bays range from large enough to fit the vacuum truck and road graders to bays small enough to fit normal-sized pickups and skid-steer loaders.
The space is planned to have two levels of administrative space and offices. It will also have a large concrete pad and washing station, as well as a new yard for gravel piles and outdoor storage. It will be large enough to accommodate Victor’s next 20 to 30 years of public works needs. The city hopes to have renderings of the new facility at the public hearing.
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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 410, 411, 413, 422, 425, 427, 475, AND 476...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 410 Upper Snake River
Valley/Idaho Falls BLM, Fire Weather Zone 411 Centennial
Mountains and Snake River Range/Targhee NF, Fire Weather Zone
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Range/Northern Sawtooth NF, Fire Weather Zone 425 Middle Snake
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Fire Weather Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF.
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Plain. Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gust up to 35 mph in the
central mountain Zones 475 and 476.
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and in the Wood, Salmon and Lost River Valleys.
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thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening
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criteria.
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Two Teton Valley Composite racers stood on the podium in the freshman girls category at last month’s Magic Mountain race: Ella Voigt in first and Salim Jacoby in third.
The riders, parents, and coaches of the Teton Valley Composite Mountain Bike Team will join hundreds of their peers from across the state on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Grand Targhee Resort for the Idaho Interscholastic Cycling League bike race.
TVC is open to sixth through twelfth graders in private school, public school, and home school. In 2021 TVC received approval from the school district to be a high school club team, which means Teton High student athletes are able to letter in mountain biking.
Grand Targhee, which was the site of the first ever IICL race in 2014, has hosted the event every year since then. It’s always TVC’s best-attended race, and an opportunity for local kids to try out racing for the first time. It doesn’t hurt that with a starting elevation at over 8,000 feet, the ‘Ghee gives riders who are accustomed to altitude a home turf advantage.
Big teams from Pocatello, Idaho Falls, McCall, and Boise will pack the start lines on Saturday; between 600 and 700 student athletes are expected to attend. The races are divided by gender and age, and in high school there are also varsity and JV categories. Every race of the seven-weekend series is loud, fun, inspiring, and more than a little chaotic. While some riders are gunning for the podium, others are just riding with their buddies and testing their limits.
TVC only lost a few seniors after a decisive state championship win in October of 2021, and this season the team has picked up right where it left off last year. Riders attended their first race on Aug. 27 at Magic Mountain, a small ski hill near the Nevada border outside of Twin Falls, and came home with plenty of medals as well as a third place overall finish for the team. TVC’s girls’ squad in particular has grown to be a formidable force in recent years.
Top ten finishes for Teton included, in the freshman category, a win for Ella Voigt, a third place for Salim Jacoby, a ninth place for Phoebe Lewis, and a tenth place for Madison Schuehler; a second place in JV1 for Isabel Warner and a second place in JV2 for Piia Olson; a seventh place in JV1 for Dagan Restuccia, who has been showing his mettle in gravity races as well as cross country events this summer; and a tenth place finish in the elite varsity category, for Caleb Bender and Daisha Jacoby. (In 2021, in their first year of racing in high school categories, Bender took second in the state in JV1 and Jacoby was state champion in freshman.) Middle schoolers took part in a time trial in order to determine their future seeding in the very large middle school fields.
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Firm Bolsters Team Dedicated to DE&I, Purpose and Sustainability with Additions of Rachael Gibson as Deputy Chief – Firmwide Leader of DE&I and Farrell Calabrese as Purpose and Sustainability Leader
CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowe LLP, a leading public accounting, consulting and technology firm in the U.S. with offices around the world, today announced it has appointed Sheila Enriquez to the position of Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. The firm also announced the addition of two new leaders that will further bolster the firm's efforts related to DE&I, purpose and sustainability – Rachael Gibson as Deputy Chief – Firmwide Leader of DE&I, and Farrell Calabrese to the newly created role of Purpose and Sustainability Leader.
"DE&I and sustainability are firm priorities and critical elements of our strategy. They are also core parts of our DNA," said Crowe CEO Mark Baer. "Championing DE&I and sustainability is more than just the right thing to do. Our people, clients and the market demand it. It aligns with our values and makes us a better firm. We are all stewards of the firm and under Sheila's leadership, with Rachael and Farrell, we're confident that together we will drive the necessary momentum towards our goals."
In January 2022, Enriquez joined Crowe as Texas Market Leader and a member of the firm's management committee as part of the transaction with Briggs & Veselka. She will continue in that capacity in addition to serving as CDEIO. Enriquez is a proven business leader who is passionate about fostering an inclusive environment and is actively engaged in supporting DE&I initiatives across the profession.
Gibson joins Crowe from Marcum, a top 15 accounting firm, where she served as the Director of DEI responsible for developing and executing a DE&I strategy for the firm. Calabrese joins Crowe from Eastman, where she served as the Global Corporate Sustainability manager for the past five years, responsible for translating corporate commitments into business value by driving clarification, alignment and accountability of progress towards multi-stakeholder expectations and industry standards.
"As Crowe continues to focus on and enhance our DE&I, sustainability and corporate responsibility programs, it is essential that we integrate them into every part of our firm – from our people strategy and recruiting, to client service delivery and operations," said Katie Hamada, Crowe Chief People Officer. "We must ensure our words and commitments are followed up by action – and having the right leadership in place to drive progress and accountability is critical."
In February 2022, Crowe introduced its first ever DE&I transparency report where it committed to real metrics and accountability on DE&I progress. And, in March, Crowe established an ESG center of excellence to help implement best practices and set standards and accountability in its own sustainability practices and additionally provide integrated ESG-related services to its clients.
"I'm honored to take on this critical role as we strive to drive progress across our firm and across the profession," said Enriquez. "We are in the people business, and to ensure we're providing an unrivaled experience for our people and our clients, it is essential that our workforce resembles the communities in which we live and work and that we continue to foster an inclusive work environment. To be at our absolute best, we need diversity – in every sense of the word."
Baer added, "We're proud of our progress but recognize we have so much work to do, and that's why we're aligning the right leaders and making the necessary investments."
Crowe LLP is a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities. The firm and its subsidiaries also help clients make smart decisions that lead to lasting value with its tax, advisory and consulting services, helping businesses uncover hidden opportunities in the market – no matter what challenges the markets present. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the best places to work in the U.S. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world, Crowe serves clients worldwide. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.
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PLYMOUTH, Mich., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Loc's St. Marys, Ohio facility today announced it is offering customers the chance to utilize Loc's skilled staff and advanced equipment to supply rubber compounds. This opportunity includes the capability to mix rubber formulations to customers' unique product specifications.
Loc has an experienced team of expert compounders that can design specialized rubber formulations for custom applications. They are skilled in the art of developing compounds that achieve desired physical and chemical properties and meet processing parameters and cost targets, while maintaining optimal end user performance.
The St. Marys Loc plant has provided mixed rubber formulations to a wide variety of product lines, including its leading track products, as well as tires, vibration control, conveyor belting, air springs, and various hose products. Applications include marine, railway, agriculture, construction, military and more.
"The combination of our skilled rubber compound experts and expanded capacity has presented a unique opportunity for Loc to service new and existing customers," said Lou Burr, Loc's CEO. "We currently have capacity to mix up to 30 million pounds of rubber annually for outside customers."
The St. Marys production facility, in operation since 1940, has a rich history providing tracks for harsh vehicle environments. The facility's business is rooted in military track systems, which remains a core product line. The St. Marys operation is home to the innovative Trackman® brand, consisting of agricultural and construction rubber tracks and related products.
Loc Performance, headquartered in Plymouth, MI, provides track systems, mechanical systems, armor products, fabricated structures, and rubberized products for both military and industrial applications. With proven capabilities in product design and development through production, Loc offers comprehensive solutions and exceptional customer service to produce the highest quality products at competitive pricing. Loc has over 1,750,000 square feet of manufacturing space with facilities in Plymouth, Lansing, and Lapeer, Michigan, and St. Marys, Ohio with more than 980 total employees. Learn more at www.locperformance.com.
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The Wellness at Work Recognition program honors Maryland businesses prioritizing wellbeing across their organizations
COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Several Maryland-based MedStar Health organizations have been honored with 2022 Wellness at Work recognitions from the Maryland Department of Health's "Healthiest Maryland Businesses" program. Wellness at Work recognizes businesses of all sizes for their success in building a culture of wellbeing in the workplace. This year, MedStar Health patient care and research organizations made up nine of the 48 winners, including:
- MedStar Ambulatory Services
- MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
- MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
- MedStar Health Home Care
- MedStar Health Research Institute
- MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
- MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
- MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
- MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
"This recognition from the Maryland Department of Health is an absolute honor," said Daniel Marchalik, MD, executive director of the MedStar Health Center for Wellbeing. "MedStar Health's strong showing among the top 'Healthiest Maryland Businesses' is a testament to the hard work being performed across our system to further prioritize associate wellbeing in all of our workplaces. The same wellness programs and resources being recognized in Maryland are also available to our associates based in Washington, D.C., and Virginia, and we are extremely proud of that."
This year, MedStar Health publicly launched the Center for Wellbeing to create and grow wellness initiatives focused on the needs of the system's more than 32,000 associates. This includes establishing increased access to child care and adult care, a 24/7 peer support hotline, recharge stations offering snacks and areas for meditation, wellness rounds to support associates at sites where they deliver care, Stress First Aid training, and more. The Center also serves as a systemwide hub to support wellbeing strategies developed and offered locally.
According to the Maryland Department of Health, Wellness at Work recognition criteria is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Workplace Health Model. Applicants are asked to share how their organization is addressing wellbeing in four areas: programs, policies, benefits, and environmental strategies. Recognized businesses are assigned an Exemplar, Pacesetter, or Standout rating based on the strength of their wellbeing initiatives.
On Nov. 10, MedStar Health leaders will share wellbeing insights and strategies as part of the Healthiest Maryland Businesses Wellness at Work virtual recognition series. This live-streamed presentation will be available to the public.
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Kit offers educators an affordable springboard into the study of biotechnology
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- miniPCR bio, a manufacturer of scientific tools for educators and researchers, today announced the launch of the Bandit™ STEM Electrophoresis Kit, an educational electrophoresis system. Bandit is a safe, low-cost STEM activity kit students can use to build and run a working gel electrophoresis system, and in so doing, develop a deep understanding of this essential laboratory tool.
"An electrophoresis rig is simply a filter used separate DNA molecules, one that is powered by an electric field. Through its stripped-down, DIY approach, Bandit requires its user to understand this, and that makes it especially powerful as a classroom tool," said Dr. Sebastian Kraves, co-founder of miniPCR bio.
A cornerstone technique in a modern biology laboratory, gel electrophoresis can be used to separate DNA segments based on their size. Common applications include diagnostics, forensic analysis, and environmental monitoring. Classroom electrophoresis systems open these areas of study to students as young as middle school.
As a maker of educational biotechnology, miniPCR bio makes laboratory equipment suitable for use in classrooms, with the intent of fostering scientific literacy and equipping students with relevant skills. "The teachers in our audience were looking for an on-ramp to introduce their students to biotechnology," said Dr. Ezequiel Alvarez Saavedra, co-founder of miniPCR bio. "Bandit is a standalone kit that can serve as that on-ramp."
Bandit is expected to appeal to teachers in both physical science and life science classrooms; in building the system, students must apply physics concepts like circuits, charge, and electricity even as they pursue answers to biological questions. And while the system was built with teachers and students in mind, its portability and USB operation also lend it to use in minimalist field laboratories.
With launch pricing at US$75, Bandit is an order of magnitude more affordable than typical classroom electrophoresis systems. miniPCR bio hopes this will encourage adoption by users that were previously priced out of hands-on biotechnology education.
Bandit is currently available for global distribution.
Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, miniPCR bio is a global life sciences company built by a team of scientists and is principally engaged in the design, development and manufacture of advanced biotechnology systems, products and services. The company specializes in the development of equipment and curriculum for classrooms, with the goal of expanding access to biotechnology to learners everywhere.
For more information, visit www.minipcr.com.
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More people are dining out now than before the pandemic
Dining out is back to pre-pandemic levels and then some, according to new data from OpenTable.
Why it matters: While the fight rages on over going back to the office, other areas of our lives have returned to something like normal.
What's happening: The number of people dining in restaurants in the U.S., who reserved on OpenTable in August and September, was higher than in the same months in 2019.
- Air travel over Labor Day weekend also exceeded pre-pandemic levels.
- Offices, however, have a long way to go. Average occupancy rates are just 44% on average, per office security company Kastle's back-to-work barometer. | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/08/restaurant-reservations-pandemic-covid | 2022-09-08T16:17:39Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/08/restaurant-reservations-pandemic-covid | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The APV Flex-Mix™ Pilot Mixer provides a flexible, compact, multi-function design within the convenience of the customer's own lab
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SPX FLOW, Inc., a leading provider of process solutions for the nutrition, health and industrial markets, unveiled the new APV Flex-Mix™ Pilot Mixer, which enables food and beverage customers to test small-scale pilot batches of low to high viscosity product samples using just a single unit.
Customers can buy or rent the pilot mixer to conduct tests at their own facilities, including developing recipes for everything from infant formula, ice cream and plant-based products to dressings, sauces and high-protein yogurts. The in-house tests give customers a better sense of whether products and recipes can be replicated on a bigger scale. In addition, by conducting the tests on a smaller scale, customers can avoid shutting down their production lines for a long time.
This pilot mixer is also ideal for small-scale production or craft producers looking to make a variety of products in small batches. The Flex-Mix Pilot Mixer's compact, ergonomic design, which is easy to move and requires just one operator, adds a convenient and cost-effective solution for businesses of all sizes.
"Flexibility is a top priority for food and beverage producers and that's the biggest benefit of the Flex-Mix Pilot Mixer," said Con O'Driscoll, SPX FLOW's Global Product Manager. "This helps customers quickly adjust to emerging trends efficiently and reliably — with equipment designed to enable rapid innovation, thereby improving speed to market."
The Flex-Mix Pilot Mixer also helps customers cut costs and reduce waste. By conducting the tests in their own facilities, customers won't have to pay to travel or ship raw materials to a different laboratory. And since the batch size is small, there will be less waste during the testing phase.
Equipped with all the features of a full-size mixer, including heating jackets, agitators, scrapers and semi-automation systems, the pilot mixer can perform incorporate mixing, direct heating and jacket heating/cooling.
A single pilot mixer also enables customers to test three different types of mixing techniques available in the full-scale APV Flex-Mix series:
- Atmospheric mixing: For low viscosity products like ice cream mix and recombined dairy products. It uses internal recirculation and scales up to our Flex-Mix™ Liquiverter mixer.
- Vacuum-mixing: For low viscosity products like infant formula and plant-based products. It uses external recirculation and scales up to our Flex-Mix™ Instant mixer.
- All-in-one mixing with or without vacuum or heating: For medium and high viscous products like processed cheese and meat products. It uses internal recirculation and scales up to our Flex-Mix™ Multiverter mixer.
The Flex-Mix Pilot Mixer can test a variety of ingredients, including liquids, dry powders, soluble pastes, coarse grinds and solids.
"The ease and flexibility of our new pilot mixer give customers the options they need for their products and recipes to succeed," said O'Driscoll. "Once the test is successful, SPX FLOW and customers can work together to scale up and achieve optimum results easily."
For more information, visit SPX FLOW's website: Flex-Mix Pilot Mixer.
About SPX FLOW, Inc.
Based in Charlotte, N.C., SPX FLOW, Inc. improves the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. The company's product offering is concentrated in process technologies that perform mixing, blending, fluid handling, separation, thermal heat transfer and other activities that are integral to processes performed across a wide variety of nutrition, health and industrial markets. SPX FLOW had approximately $1.5 billion in 2021 annual revenues and has operations in more than 30 countries and sales in more than 140 countries. To learn more about SPX FLOW, please visit www.spxflow.com.
Media Contact:
Melissa Buscher, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
Melissa.Buscher@spxflow.com
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United invests $15M in Eve Air Mobility
United Airlines Ventures, the venture arm of United Airlines, invested $15 million in eVTOL maker Eve Air Mobility and signed a preliminary order agreement for 200 aircraft.
Why it matters: This is United Airline Ventures' second eVTOL investment, signaling the airline is going all in on electric air taxi transportation to both expand its revenue line and meet its sustainability goals.
Details: United Airlines Ventures declined to disclose the valuation of the Eve investment, but confirms it was the only investor in the deal. It expects to begin receiving aircraft by 2026.
State of play: United Airlines Ventures invested in eVTOL maker Archer Aviation's $600 million PIPE when Archer announced its plans to go public via SPAC on February 10. The SPAC implies an equity valuation of $3.8 billion.
- United placed a $10 million order for up to 100 aircraft from Archer on August 10, but the total order is for up to $1 billion worth of aircraft with an option to purchase an additional $500 million, per TechCrunch.
Between the lines: United Airlines wants to add eVTOL transportation to and from its hub airports in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco for United passengers in a bid to get a cut of the revenue before passengers set foot in the airport.
- It expects to charge between $100 and $150 per passenger for a one-way trip from a localized pick-up hub to the airport, United Airlines Ventures president Mike Leskinen said on a press call Wednesday.
Zoom out: It's also the latest corporate venture arm to stake a claim in an adjacent climate tech area within its broader category.
- Corporate venture groups invested a record $23.2 billion in climate tech startups in 2021, which includes renewable energy, energy storage and electric vehicles, per WSJ. | https://www.axios.com/pro/climate-deals/2022/09/08/united-invests-15m-in-eve-air-mobility | 2022-09-08T16:18:18Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/pro/climate-deals/2022/09/08/united-invests-15m-in-eve-air-mobility | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Exclusive: Fidel API names COO, opens San Francisco office
Fidel API is naming former Marqeta executive Salman Syed as COO and is opening a San Francisco office, the company tells Axios, after raising $65 million in April in Series B funding.
Why it matters: The job change comes as the position of fintech COO has been increasingly in demand as a new crop of fintechs emerge and seek experienced executives able to bring products forward.
Background: San Francisco-based Syed previously spent nearly six years at card issuing platform Marqeta, where he was senior vice president of North America. There, he saw the company grow from around 60 employees to over 800.
- At Fidel API, he's tasked with helping bring the startup to its next stage of growth, and with building out its U.S. presence. With about 160 employees, the company plans to have about 200 by end of year.
- Much of his job will be "aligning people inside the organization around the right vision, the right goals, and making sure that we're all moving in a concerted effort," he said, noting the company's rapid growth.
- Though largely Europe-based, some of Fidel API's largest customers are based out of the U.S., wrote CEO Dev Subrata in an email. The company already has in office in New York City.
How it works: Fidel API's technology gives developers at companies like Google, Royal Bank of Canada, and British Airways the ability to tap into real-time credit card transaction data from the likes of Visa and Mastercard.
- That in turn can power features including instant rewards and loyalty points, personal finance management, and expense management.
Zooming out: The surge in demand for fintech COOs also comes as so-called blitzscaling, or rapid-spend strategies that were in vogue last year, have given way to a tighter focus on profits in 2022.
- There's been a "growing need for help around vision and scaled growth versus growth at all cost," says Jonathan Pomeranz, head of fintech at executive search firm True Search. "Many of these leaders coming from scaled public companies."
- Student-focused fintech Mos for example recently hired Harsh Gupta as Head of Operations from SoFi, while investing app Dub hired Brett Chereskin as COO from Affirm.
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Why Zelle doesn't work with fintechs
Zelle has been a useful tool for banks to enable peer-to-peer money transfers, but it has shied away from working with fintechs. To learn why, we caught up with Al Ko, CEO of Early Warning Services, the company behind Zelle.
Why he matters: Early Warning Services has been around for about 30 years, but it launched Zelle in partnerships with some of the biggest banks in the U.S. just five years ago. As CEO of Early Warning, Ko has overseen the P2P app's growth over the last three years.
Five years in, what’s the current state of Zelle and who uses it?
Zelle has 110 million users and is available to customers at over 1,700 financial institutions.
- About 97% of all people with a bank account can access Zelle, and 80% with a bank account can access it directly through their bank app.
- More than half of all users have less than $35,000 in income and $1,200 or less in their checking accounts.
- So this has been a vehicle by which older people, less affluent people, and people in underrepresented minority communities have gotten access to digital payments.
The service is available to a lot of banks, but why not fintechs or some other new financial apps?
We exist to help banks and credit unions by protecting their accounts. We principally work with entities with a bank charter, so you can get Zelle directly integrated into your app if you have a bank charter.
- We have that rule because a bank charter comes with a set of obligations, regulatory oversight, and a set of standards that you don't always get if you are like a bank, but not a bank.
- But if any entity, whether it's a direct integration or some of these rent-a-charter institutions, have fraud or scam rates that are out of the norm, we will remove you from the network — because protecting the network is so paramount.
You've come under scrutiny for fraud on the network from some legislators the CFPB. What’s happening on that front?
We welcome the questions and engagement with regulators and legislators alike. Our interests are aligned — we want to keep the bad guys out.
- I caution against the unintended consequences of some of their actions. Will they reduce the number of scams out there? Or will they just shift the type of scam? And will they harm the overwhelming number of transactions by making them more expensive, slower or more difficult?
- But overwhelmingly, more than 99.9% of these transactions go through with no issues at all, and those numbers are getting better. | https://www.axios.com/pro/fintech-deals/2022/09/08/zelle-ceo-interview | 2022-09-08T16:18:38Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/pro/fintech-deals/2022/09/08/zelle-ceo-interview | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Shared Priorities Include Sustainability, Workforce Development
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has joined CESMII –The Smart Manufacturing Institute as its newest member.
"We're thrilled to have a market maker like Rockwell Automation join us to help advance the adoption of smart manufacturing across the U.S. manufacturing base," said John Dyck, CESMII CEO. "Because of their expertise in workforce development and sustainable manufacturing, Rockwell will be a welcome ally in our efforts to democratize smart manufacturing."
Dyck said to help accelerate this effort, Rockwell's vice president of Sustainability, Tom O'Reilly, will join the CESMII board of directors.
"The connection between smart manufacturing, greater efficiency and ultimately, cost savings, is one of the most important conversations happening in U.S. manufacturing," O'Reilly said. "Recognizing the urgent need, we look forward to working with CESMII to reduce the industry's carbon footprint while helping to advance data driven sustainability for members."
In addition to sustainability, Rockwell is committed to workforce development in educating both incoming and experienced workers. Its in-house training and joint industry initiatives help enlist seasoned workers and military veterans in manufacturing careers.
"Today's manufacturing environment is very fast paced and requires high digital skills, understanding of how it all connects, and constant learning to keep pace with the technology changes that are occurring on the factory floor," said Michael Cook, director of Global Academic Engagement for Rockwell. "Modern manufacturing workers must possess key technical skill sets and have a desire to upskill with fresh knowledge on an almost constant basis to be successful."
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 25,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
CESMII is the United States' national institute on Smart Manufacturing, driving cultural and technological transformation and secure industrial technologies as national imperatives. By enabling frictionless movement of information between real-time Operations and the people and systems that create value in and across Manufacturing organizations, CESMII is impacting manufacturing performance through measurable improvements in areas such as: quality, throughput, costs/ profitability, safety, asset reliability and energy productivity. Learn more at cesmii.org and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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House of the Dragon: Has Henry Cavill been cast in Game of Thrones prequel? Who could he play?
Rumours have emerged the Witcher star Henry Cavill has been cast in the next season of House of the Dragon.
House of the Dragon has impressed audiences with its writing, character development and slow-burning drama – in what many view as a return to form from the earlier seasons of Game of Thrones.
Rumours are circulating that Elizabeth Olsen, known for playing Scarlett Witch/ Wanda in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, could be cast as a younger Melisandre in Season 2.
And now it has been revealed Superman and Geralt of Rivia actor Henry Cavill could also feature in the Game of Thrones prequel series.
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But which character could he play in the Dance of Dragons, the Targaryen civil war that takes place 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones?
Let’s have a look at the most likely candidates for Henry Cavill in The House of the Dragon.
Hugh Hammer
We all know from The Witcher that Henry Cavill suits a white wig. He would make a fantastic Targaryen.
Hugh Hammer is a dragonseed, a Targaryen bastard from Dragonstone who is legitimised during the Dance of Dragons.
Described as “tall and huge”, he wields a warhammer and becomes the rider of one of the largest and most powerful dragons in Westeros, Vermithor. It is because of this he is such a key player in the Dance of Dragons.
Hugh Hammer is generally seen as a villain, so it would be interesting to see how Henry Cavill would make him more likeable. Of course, he has the physicality for the role and the acting chops to play a charismatic baddie – see Mission Impossible Fallout.
Aegon I Targaryen
There is some speculation Henry Cavill could play Aegon I Targaryen – the first Targaryen to conquer Westeros, who forged the Iron Throne with his dragon Balerion the Black Dread.
In the timeline of House of the Dragon, Aegon is long dead, but there could be a flashback to his conquest of the Seven Kingdoms.
We’ve already had scenes between King Viserys (Paddy Considine) and Princess Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) discussing Aegon Targaryen and his prophecy of the White Walkers – which Aegon called the ‘Song of Ice and Fire’.
Henry Cavill would be a cracking choice to play one of the most badass Targaryens of all time, if this is the case.
Cregan Stark
Could the White Wolf play the Wolf of the North? Cregan Stark is the Lord of Winterfell during House of the Dragon, and ancestor to the Stark family in Game of Thrones.
He is described as one of the best swordsmen in the realm, which would suit Cavill's skills from The Witcher.
At the beginning of the Dance of Dragons, the Starks aren’t particularly interested in affairs down south and a character is sent to convince Cregan to join their cause. With an army of northmen, he is a formidable foe and significant ally.
Royce Baratheon
Some think Cavill could play Royce Baratheon, an ancestor of Robert Baratheon and Lord of Storm’s End during the Dance of Dragons.
However, in George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood, he becomes the head of House Baratheon as a child after his father is killed in the conflict, with mother Elenda ruling as regent.
The showrunners could change this and make him a fully grown man, or they could flash forward. It would be pretty cool to see Cavill as a Baratheon. They are, after all, descended from Targaryens. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/house-of-the-dragon-has-henry-cavill-been-cast-in-game-of-thrones-prequel-who-could-he-play-3835947 | 2022-09-08T16:19:18Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/house-of-the-dragon-has-henry-cavill-been-cast-in-game-of-thrones-prequel-who-could-he-play-3835947 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Donny Dye will participate in a fireside chat on "The AHA Moment: Localizing Content"
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tiger Pistol, the leading collaborative advertising platform that delivers local activation at scale, recently announced that its SVP of Sales and Marketing, Donny Dye, will be speaking at Localogy's Place 2022 Conference in New York City on September 13th.
Dye will participate in a fireside chat titled, "The AHA Moment: Localizing Content," on Tuesday, September 13th at 2:30 PM EST. His talk will explore how brands, agencies, and resellers can bring digital depth to local waypoints by localizing content."
"In contrast to national campaign budgets being reduced, local spending has increased by double digits among our partners," said Dye. "In a world where every advertising dollar must be used to its full potential, combining the power of a brand with the credibility of a local store creates a personal connection between the buyer, the seller, and the brand."
Place 2022 will explore the intersection of digital and place and what the metaverse means for local commerce. At this industry-defining event, SaaS, Media, Agency, and Technology leaders from Tiger Pistol, Square, Yahoo, Google, Facebook, iHeart Media will discuss the future of commerce, real estate, data, and connection, as well as the products and services that will be the foundation of the metaverse.
"The metaverse will offer advertisers more signals and places to display ads, but it will still require forethought and ingenuity to build authentic engagement between brands and consumers," says Dye. "To be truly impactful, ads must be both highly relevant to the consumer, but also unobtrusive so as not to devalue either the brand or the storefront in the eyes of the consumer. It's going to be up to adtech to evolve, and grow, with the times."
Tickets for Localogy Place 2022 are available for purchase online through Eventbrite.
Tiger Pistol, the most award-winning collaborative advertising platform, makes high-performance social advertising simple and scalable for clients and their partners, removing the barriers to customer acquisition, sales growth, and partner loyalty. Tiger Pistol's Collaborative Advertising Platform™ utilizes advanced technology and automation to unite enterprise brands, resellers, or agencies with their partners to acquire and engage new customers within their local communities. A Meta Business Partner, Tiger Pistol is the largest third-party publisher of collaborative social ads in the world, supporting clients in 22 global markets with more than 700,000 campaigns published annually. Learn more by visiting TigerPistol.com, or following on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
Localogy is the only trade association focused on building and growing the $10 Trillion U.S. Local marketplace for both our members and the more than 30 million local and small business companies who depend on them every day.
CONTACT: Christina Morello
Director, Marketing and Communications
christina.morello@tigerpistol.com
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Former Cerner president to lead apree health in its mission to build an integrated digital navigation and advanced primary care category leader
SEATTLE and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vera Whole Health, Inc. and Castlight Health, Inc. announced today the appointment of Donald Trigg as chief executive officer and unveiled a new company brand: apree health. Effective this week, Trigg serves as chief executive officer and joins the company's board of directors.
"apree health is uniquely prepared to transform the healthcare industry with an end-to-end solution that brings together navigation, advanced primary care, and a financial model with aligned incentives that transforms lives through better health," said Ronald Williams, chairman of the board of the combined Vera Whole Health and Castlight Health company. "Don is a proven industry leader who has spent almost two decades at the intersection of healthcare and IT to help improve health outcomes. He is the right chief executive to drive our efforts to unlock and scale value-based care for the benefit of providers, patients, plan sponsors, and health plans."
Ravi Sachdev, partner at lead investor Clayton, Dubilier & Rice added, "When we announced the Vera Whole Health and Castlight Health combination, we set out on a mission to accelerate payment and care delivery transformation through the combination of technology and a unique clinical delivery model. We've now reached a major milestone towards that goal with Don's appointment as CEO."
Trigg most recently served as president of Cerner Corporation. During his tenure, the company grew from more than $800 million to almost $6 billion in revenue. As President, Trigg had full P&L responsibilities across all Cerner business groups spanning from the clinical EMR and revenue cycle to a set of strategic growth businesses beyond the EMR including provider health network strategies around value-based care.
"There is a crisis of affordability in U.S. healthcare that will define the decade," said Trigg. "The market is tired of point solutions that fail to deliver a person-centric system of care with world-class experience, improved outcomes, and lower costs. apree health has an opportunity to deliver an end-to-end strategy for digital navigation, advanced primary care, and member risk management. It will improve the lives of millions of Americans and be transformative for U.S. healthcare."
Donald Trigg most recently served as president of Cerner Corporation. As president of Cerner, Don held general management, P&L, and operational responsibilities for the full breadth of Cerner's business groups. These groups were comprised of Cerner's foundational electronic medical record (EMR) and revenue cycle. They also included almost $1 billion in revenue of strategic growth businesses ranging from Real-Time Health Systems (RTHS) within the four walls of the hospital to the Health Network, Behavioral Health, and LTPAC and Workforce Health businesses beyond the four walls of the hospital to the Real-World Data and Clinical Trials business.
During more than a decade at Cerner, Trigg held diverse leadership roles throughout the business. His responsibilities ranged from executive vice president of Cerner's Strategic Growth businesses to managing director of the United Kingdom and Ireland operations in London, England to general manager of the Midwest region within the U.S. market to the first-ever vice president of Cerner's government practice.
Outside of Cerner, Trigg has extensive experience scaling early-stage growth businesses. From 2010-2012, he led the execution of natural language processing supplier CodeRyte's rapid growth plan, culminating in its strategic acquisition by 3M in 2012. He served on the board of referral management leader, Boston-based Kyruus, as well as on the board of the Medicare Advantage solution provider for health systems, St. Louis-based Lumeris.
Trigg also spent more than a decade in Washington, D.C. He worked four years for George W. Bush on his 2000 presidential campaign in Austin, Texas, and his presidential first term in office in Washington, D.C. He also worked in a variety of senior policy roles in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.
Trigg earned a bachelor's degree from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. He is the co-author of The New Health Economy: Ground Rules for Leaders (Georgetown University Press).
apree health is on a mission to build the first end-to-end healthcare solution that redefines the care experience and transforms the way patients access and engage with care, the way providers deliver care, and the way employers and other purchasers pay for care. apree health does this by combining best-in-class navigation and data-driven insights, the most advanced primary care model, and value-based risk models to unlock health outcomes and make life better for those it serves.
Vera Whole Health is leading the critical shift to value-based care across the United States. Vera is the only care model with the capability to deliver whole system health to a diverse patient population from a single care center. The Vera model is uniquely designed to help people achieve optimum social, psychological, and physical well-being—an outcome that's neither probable nor affordable within the current sick-care system.
Castlight is on a mission to make it as easy as humanly possible for people to navigate the healthcare system and live happier, healthier, more productive lives. As a leader in healthcare navigation, Castlight provides a world-class digital platform with a team of clinical and benefits experts to help members easily connect and engage with the right programs and care, at the right time. Castlight partners with Fortune 500 companies and health plans to transform employee and member benefits into one comprehensive health and wellbeing experience to deliver better health outcomes and maximize returns on healthcare investments.
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Natalie Pacini
Highwire PR
natalie@highwirepr.com
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Providence College student was taken to the hospital after falling from a dorm building Thursday morning.
It’s unclear how the student fell or their current condition.
The incident remains under investigation.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Providence College student was taken to the hospital after falling from a dorm building Thursday morning.
It’s unclear how the student fell or their current condition.
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Edinburgh weather: Flood alert and Met Office yellow weather warning for rain issued for Edinburgh and the Lothians
A flood alert and a yellow weather warning for heavy rain have been issued for Edinburgh and the Lothians.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has warned locals that “flooding is possible” in Edinburgh, after Wednesday’s thundery showers.
The Met Office has also issued a yellow weather warning of rain for Edinburgh and the Lothians, which will come into place at 3pm today and last until 11.45pm.
The weather forecaster has told locals that the downpour could cause travel disruption and flooding. Car and bus journey times will likely be longer, and rail services may also be affected.
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Urban areas and transport networks are most at risk of flooding and driving conditions may become difficult in flooded areas.
SEPA has urged the public to “remain vigilant”, writing: “Remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property.”
Other areas in Scotland are currently under flood warning, meaning that flooding is expected and immediate action is required.
While there will be light showers during the day, heavy rain is expected to hit Edinburgh at 7pm tonight and last for several hours. Areas close to the East Coast may also see some thunder.
According to the Met Office, hillier parts across the Lothians and the Borders may see up to around 50mm of rain, increasing the possibility of flooding problems in these areas.
Heavy rain is also forecast for Friday, however, the weather is expected to dry up on Saturday.
Earlier this week, a Lidl store in Corstorphine was forced to shut due to the extreme weather. Tiles began falling from the ceiling and water began pouring in, as a thunderstorm hit the city on Tuesday afternoon.
This is not the first time that Edinburgh businesses have been affected by adverse weather. Last July, the Capital was hit by flash flooding after a thunderstorm.
Staff at Edinburgh’s St James Quarter were forced to mop up pools of water and local businesses in Stockbridge shut, after the flash floods turned Raeburn Place into a river.
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For the first time, NASCAR fans can view every lap of NASCAR Cup Series races from inside the cockpit of any car they choose. Live in-car camera streams for the entire NASCAR Cup Series field are available for free as part of NASCAR Drive, the sanctioning body’s hub for live race-day video and real-time stats and information hosted on NASCAR.com and within the NASCAR Mobile App.
Fans can choose any driver’s in-car camera feed beginning with this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 3 p.m. ET. The full-field in-car camera streams will remain a free, ad-supported offering for the remainder of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs and beyond.
“Our goal is to deliver an immersive experience for the most passionate fans in all of sports, no matter where they are,” said Tim Clark, NASCAR senior vice president and chief digital officer. “We know the significant role second screens play in the overall viewing experience, so to provide live video from inside every car and alongside leaderboards, performance data, pit stats, live betting odds, and more is something we’re excited about.”
For several years, NASCAR has offered live in-car streams for a select number of drivers each week across NASCAR Drive, Mobile App, and its social media platforms. Now, fans will have complete control over their full-field viewing experience with the ability to toggle between up to four streams at once. With a subscription to NASCAR’s Scanner product, fans can also listen to live audio from driver and team radio communications as well as the weekly radio broadcast.
“We’re fortunate to have tremendous people and partners who enable us to deliver this next-gen video experience to NASCAR fans all over the world,” said Steve Stum, NASCAR vice president of operations and technical production. “It’s no small feat to introduce something as ambitious as 40 live-streaming cameras inside these cars as they race side by side at speeds upward of 200 miles per hour.”
The expanded streaming offer is possible in part because of NASCAR’s new Next Gen race car, which was introduced at the start of the 2022 season. The Next Gen car design equipped every Cup Series car to accommodate a standard camera mount near the rearview mirror. The current system relies on a 1080p HD camera pointed forward out the front windshield, courtesy of NEP Group/Broadcast Sports International (BSI), that feeds live footage across Amazon Web Services (AWS) and directly into NASCAR Drive.
For more information or to tap into the action on race days, fans can visit nascar.com/drive.
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Alan on Friday night’s race at Kansas: “We’re looking forward to getting back to Kansas and building on our top-20 finish back in the spring. Our No. 45 AUTOParkit team has made a lot of progress on our intermediate package and we’re looking forward to getting our Chevrolet Silverado on track to see where we stack up on Friday.”
Alan at Kansas Speedway: Alan makes his second career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at Kansas Speedway Friday night. Alan turned in a 19th-place finish in his debut at the 1.5-mile oval in May after starting 25th.
On the Truck: Alan will pilot the No. 45 AUTOParkit Chevrolet Silverado Friday night at Kansas.
Honor a Cancer Hero: In coordination with the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation and NASCAR Foundation, the third-annual Honor a Cancer Hero has raised over $106,000 this year. Lawless Alan will honor Bobby Fitzpatrick of Yonkers, N.Y. on the name rail of his No. 45 AUTOParkit Chevrolet Silverado Friday night in Kansas.
Last Time Out – Worldwide Express 250 at Richmond (Start: 27th / Finish: 24th): “Our No. 45 team worked hard all night to find the right balance on our AUTOChargit Chevrolet and we started to hit on it in the late stages of the race. We thought we were one more adjustment away, but all-in-all it was a good learning experience in my debut at Richmond.”
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The 60th anniversary season of auto racing action moves into the final night of point competition this Saturday, September 10 at Grandview Speedway, when the 2022 track champions will be decided and crowned.
This Saturday, September 10, will feature the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and the T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman in another NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series program starting at 7:30 pm. The show will include qualifying events for both classes leading up to the 30-lap T.P. Trailer Modified feature and the 25-lap T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman main event.
Pit gates will open at 4 pm. with grandstand gates opening at 5:30 pm. warm-ups will be starting at 6:30 pm. Adult grandstand admission is $18, while children ages 11 and under are admitted free of charge. Pit admission is $35 or $40 for those without a license.
As an added bonus for the drivers on Saturday, Bob and Ann Oliver from Competition Carburation have posted a $100 voucher for both the T.P. Trailer Modified and T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman divisions. The bonus will be given to the driver turning the fastest lap at any time during each division’s respective feature event on Saturday.
Prior to the racing action on Saturday will be the weekly Low Down and Dirty Meet and Greet. This week’s drivers include Modified drivers Justin Grim and Lex Shive, along with Sportsman drivers Jimmy Leiby and Molly Struss. The Meet and Greet is held in the main gate area starting at 5 pm. and is a great time for fans to meet the drivers up close, collect some autographs, take photos, and talk racing one on one.
The 52nd annual Freedom 76 Modified Championship is fast approaching, coming up on Saturday, September 17. Lap sponsorships at $20 per lap are now available by contacting Tina Rogers, Tommy Kramer or Jeff Ahlum at the track on race night, or by going to the speedway website at www.grandviewspeedway.com to leave a message. Lap sponsorships are a great way for fans to wish their favorite driver’s good luck in the big race, or for businesses to do some advertising. All lap sponsorships will be read on the public address system each week leading up to and including race night on September 17, as well as a listing in the track program Grandview Groove, and will be posted on social media.
Some special bonuses and awards for the Freedom 76 have been posted and are as follows:
HARD CHARGER - $1060 From Bobby Gunther-Walsh and his sponsors – The following sponsors have contributed to the Hard Charger Award – Res Q Natural Supplements, Just Born Quality Confections (Mike and Ike and Hot Tamales), Yocco’s the Hot Dog King, and Ironton Telephone.
LYNN HIMES GREAT EFFORT AWARD – $250 Sponsored by T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment & the Perkins Family (presented to the highest finishing driver NOT in the top 10 in Grandview Points) in memory of Carole Lynn Himes, a long-time familiar face at Grandview Speedway
THE SCENIC ROUTE TO THE FRONT - $500 to the highest finishing driver that had to come through the Minuteman 20 to get into the race – Jim & Missy Bowman
The Freedom 76 weekend begins on Friday, September 16 with the 9th annual Freedom 38 Sportsman Championship race paying $2000 to the winner, along with qualifying events plus practice time for Modified drivers wishing to participate in the Freedom 76.
For many decades the night before the Sixer has become a great tradition at Grandview, with fans gathering at the speedway to camp together and socialize. For the last eight seasons Grandview added the Freedom 38 for the Sportsman competitors, so there was something for everyone to do while they were at the track on Friday night. In an effort to increase participation for the Friday activities, management has rolled back the grandstand admission to just $5, while children ages 11 and under will be free of charge.
On Friday, pit gates open at 3 pm with grandstand gates opening at 5:30 pm. and racing at 7:30 pm. Pit admission on Friday is $35, and no license is required. There is no rain date for the Friday event.
Speedway management has updated the tire rules for Sportsman competitors for the Freedom 38. Tires will now be open to ANY American Racer tire, open compound, with the Grandview tread pattern still required.
On Saturday, September 17, the 52nd annual Freedom 76 will be run for the 358 Modifieds paying $30,060 to the winner. The program will include qualifying heats, consolation races, a cash dash along with the Schaeffer Racing Minuteman 20 leading to the 76-lap championship feature. Pit gates open at 9 am for inspections, Grandstand ticket windows open at 3 pm. with racing starting at 7 pm. Fans will be able to enter the Grandstand areas between 9 am. and 12 Noon to reserve seats with blankets.
Adult Grandstand tickets on Saturday will be $40, while children ages 6-11 are $10, with children ages 5 and under admitted for free. Pit admission will be $45, and no license is required. There will be no advanced tickets sold for this event, and the rain date is Saturday, September 24.
For the Freedom 76, the tire rules for the event are as follows, ANY American Racer tire and compound, but it must be the Grandview Speedway tread pattern. Further 358 Modified rules are available on the speedway website or again, any questions please call Cliff Quinn at 484-357-2587 or Ed Scott at 610-298-2408. Entry forms for the Modified competitors are available on the speedway website at www.grandviewspeedway.com under the Freedom 76 tab. Early entry will save the drivers on the entry fee.
Those wishing to camp at the Speedway please note: Campers can enter the grounds in the fourth turn area on Saturday, September 10 and remain there until the 18th. However, because there are no hookups, sleeping in the campers can only take place September 16-18.
The chase for the 2022 T.P. Trailer Modified title has become a two-man battle for most of the second half of the season between point leader Craig Von Dohren, an eight time winner this season, and Brett Kressley a four time feature winner this season. Both drivers are also involved in the NASCAR point chase as well, so every position gained will be extremely important on Saturday night. Von Dohren enjoys a 291 point edge entering the final point race on Saturday. Other drivers will be trying to improve their position in the standings on this final point race as well.
Other winners this season include Doug Manmiller, Jeff Strunk, Jared Umbenhauer and Ray Swinehart. Top point drivers looking for their first seasonal win include Duane Howard, Tim Buckwalter, Ryan Grim, Kevin Hirthler, Cory Merkel, and close to three dozen drivers this Saturday night.
Brian Hirthler continues to lead the point parade in the T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman division and has the most wins with five so far this season. Twelve different drivers have been to victory lane this year including Keith Brightbill, Jordan Henn, Parker Guldin, Lex Shive, Cody Manmiller, Dylan Hoch, Kenny Bock, Steve Young, Mark Kemmerer, last week’s winner Kyle Smith, and two-time winner Decker Swinehart.
Other top point drivers looking for a win include Jimmy Leiby, Mike Schneck Jr., Dakota Kohler, Jesse Hirthler, Nathan Mohr, and Ryan Graver along with a host of others this Saturday night.
Saturday, September 24 will feature Round 9 with the Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Outlaw Racing Series Vintage Cars in action starting at 7 pm. Pit gates open at 2 pm., Grandstand gates open at 6 pm. Grandstand admission will be $10, with children ages 12 and under admitted for free. Pit admission is $30 for the Outlaw Racing Series event. This event will run as long as the date is not needed as the Freedom 76 rain date.
Since the 1960’s, Grandview Speedway has been presenting exciting wheel to wheel NASCAR stock car racing every Saturday Night starting in April and running through September, plus special events. Grandview Speedway is located at 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, Pa. 19505, just off Route 100, ten miles north of Pottstown, Pa.
Information is always available at www.grandviewspeedway.com or on Facebook, or by telephone at 610.754.7688.
UPCOMING EVENTS –
Saturday, September 10 – CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT - T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman – 7:30 pm.
Friday, September 16 – 9th annual FREEDOM 38 CHAMPIONSHIP for T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman $2000 to win, plus Modified practice – 7:30 pm.
Saturday, September 17 – 52nd annual FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CHAMPIONSHIP for T.P. Trailer Modifieds $30,060 to win – 7 pm.
Saturday, September 24 – Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Outlaw Racing Series Vintage – 7 pm (Rain date for Freedom 76)
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Infamous Hall-Mills murders at 100: New production explores NJ cold case like never before
The lovers were found dead beneath a crabapple tree – murdered and posed as if sleeping.
A century ago, on Sept. 16, 1922, the bodies of Reverend Edward Hall and church choir member Eleanor Mills were discovered on a farm in Franklin just across the New Brunswick border. Evidence of their affair − letters − were strewn about them in the area known as "Lovers' Lane." His business card lay at his feet.
The double homicide remains a cold case, though many have speculated the who and the why over the years. Thinkery & Verse artistic directors J.M. Meyer and Karen Alvarado, while not ignoring the unsolved aspect of the crime, are exploring its aftermath through their original production, "Thou Shalt Not: A Site-Specific Play about the Hall-Mills Double Homicide."
The veil between the past and present is thin there − actors sit in the same seats as their 1922 counterparts, the same hymns are sung, and the horsehair walls are those which witnessed the two lovers together.
Performances begin on Sept. 15, the day before the 100th anniversary, and run through Oct. 8, at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, 189 George St., New Brunswick. It's same church where Hall preached, and Mills sang, and where the two carried on their affair.
It is also the church that ostracized Charlotte Mills, the 16-year-old daughter of Eleanor Mills, after the murders when she just would not let the deaths rest.
"Thou Shalt Not" explores how the community was complicit in – or limited – the investigation and also examines the story from the perspective of Mills’ daughter.
Alvarado and Meyer are less interested in the murders. Instead, they explore the role of women in this Jazz Age society, the role of violence in a community and how a community responds to violence.
"We do talk about different theories," Alvarado said. "In fact, we actually stage five minutes of theories back to back to back to back to back, but we're less interested in finding the murderer as opposed to diving into the community's response to the to the murder. We're talking about both the community at St. John's, the church, the church members that she grew up with, that her mother was a part of, how they turned their back on her family. And then the wider community, as well and even when she went to New York, the notoriety of the murder − the murders followed her and so she was never be able to be able to be successful in other careers or on her own terms."
"And she died young and was ostracized by the community," Meyer said. "And that still happens to people who are the victims of violence. Oftentimes, we might have a moment where the community comes together for them. But as a culture, I don't think … I know we're not very good about dealing with grief and trauma, especially for young women. We're about people getting past things – not dealing with the fact that this is what happened to her."
The murders
The bodies of Hall, 41, and his girlfriend Mills, 34, were found near the end of the trolley line. Both had married younger spouses; she to the underemployed church sexton, James Mills, and he to Frances Stevens Hall, an heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune. Missing for two days, the couple, whose relationship was a poorly kept secret, had been dead for more than 24 hours when found.
The murder scene was staged. Mills was shot three times to the head, her throat slashed and voice box and tongue removed. The knife wound was covered by a scarf. Hall was shot once in the temple. His hat was placed on his head, as were his glasses.
In 1926, four years after the original investigation failed to indict anyone for the murders, Frances Stevens Hall and her brothers, Willy and Henry Stevens, were put on trial. Initially thought of as "simple" and "crazy," Willy Stevens was said to be the "star of the trial," while Henry Stevens was known as a "firearms expert." The case had been reopened because of new fingerprint evidence, an allegation of conspiracy and cover-up made by Hall's maid's husband during a divorce proceeding, and an appeal to Gov. A. Harry Moore by Charlotte Mills.
A Somerset County prosecutor, Arthur Simpson, was named a Special Prosecutor by the governor to the case, which had become a "cause celebre" once again.
The sensational "standing room only" trial at the Somerset County Courthouse in Somerville heard testimony from 160 witnesses, including the only supposed eyewitness Jane Gibson, who was known as the "Pig Woman." Two judges, Charles W. Parker and Frank Cleary, presided over the case. After the monthlong trial, Frances Stevens Hall and her brothers, defended by prominent attorneys Robert H. McCarter, Clarence Case and Timothy Pfeiffer — "the first million-dollar team" — were acquitted. The trial had been covered daily by more than 70 publications, unprecedented for the time.
The double murder has since been the focus of films and several books, both fiction and non-fiction, including one by legendary defense attorney William Kunstler who speculated members of the Ku Klux Klan were responsible for the murders.
'The murder church'
Alvarado and Meyer previously produced "Thou Shalt Not" in 2019 at St. John's to a sold-out audience, but they view this version as the actual premiere. More time and attention have been dedicated to this production, Meyer said.
"Over the past couple of years, we've just been doing more and more research and education projects about the different games at play," Alvarado said. "So we feel like it's just making the script much more in depth."
The couple got involved with the story by happenstance. While Alvarado was attending graduate school at Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts, their first child − a son Mateo, now 4 years old − was born. With her parents visiting, they thought it prudent to hold Mateo's baptism. A chaplain at Rutgers said he could perform the ceremony and to meet him at St. John's, a three-minute walk from their home.
"We must have walked by it 100 times not knowing what it was," Meyer said. "So the first thing we knew was that we were going to get Mateo baptized there and second, we learned that the church and congregation were connected with a ruthless double homicide."
"The words friends used. They said, 'Oh, the murder church'," Alvarado said.
The church was welcoming and beautiful, the two said. Once it was discovered the couple were artists, they were asked to produce plays there. In the few years they have been involved with St. John's, they have put on performances of Shakespeare and a transnational production of their critically acclaimed original play "Bride of the Gulf," which has also been presented at the Edinburgh Festival.
St. John's vestry now is comprised mainly of women who grew up in the church. The women said they were never allowed to discuss the murders growing up.
"But women don't silence violence against women," Meyer said. "And so, they were totally interested in talking about it. They wanted to know why they hadn't been allowed to talk about it, what really happened and what could they do about it now."
With many asking if Meyer and Alvarado were going to do a play about the Halls-Mills murders, the couple didn't agree until they "understood a different way of going about it." They told the church they would be honest in their thoughts and perspectives.
"They agreed 100%," Alvarado said. "They were open to us looking at it with a bit of scrutiny. That's been really important to us, and they've been very helpful. For instance, they let us look at all of their archives. They have 90 documents from the 1920s − all of their vestry meeting notes and things of that nature. Without these, we wouldn't have been able to get the level of detail we did without looking at all of those original documents."
"This is a story really about Christians behaving badly," Meyer said. "And we wanted to make sure we could be allowed to say that because that's what happened. The congregation about well, they may not have done the murders. But it is very possible they did. They certainly helped cover it up, and they certainly ostracized Charlotte afterwards. And they cultivated an environment of abuse even before the murders."
A cast reflective of today's Hub City
The 12-person cast of "Thou Shalt Not" is comprised mainly of actors from Mason Gross and is reflective of the diversity of the community now, not how it was in 1922. The man who portrays Edward Hall is a Black actor named Lazarus Simmons; the actress who plays Charlotte Mills, Madhu Murali, is South Asian; and another actor, Andrew Banbridge, is a little person.
"That was important to us because we want to see the New Brunswick community today reflected in this play," Meyer said.
Rounding out the cast is Kaitlin Ormerod Hutson reprising her role as Eleanor Mills, and Meyer is taking on the role of James Mills, Eleanor Mills' husband. Alvarado is directing and performing a few cameo roles.
"There is nobody left alive from that time," Alvarado added. "There's not a lot we can do for those people. So what we want to do is take care of the people in New Brunswick today. And help them think about the violence. And the women in the community. So because of that, we strive for the highest level of diversity in the cast, so there's gender diversity and a lot of ethnic and cultural diversity and differently-abled."
Ironically, Meyer also has become a de facto sexton at the church, doing repairs and odd jobs.
"I think one of the main things is that by 'site specific,' you are walking, working in these spaces that these victims worked, worshiped, had their affair," Alvarado said. "It's a living piece of history."
During the pandemic, Meyer and Alvarado, co-founders of Thinkery & Verse, teamed with Butch Mermaid to create a geocaching project based on "Thou Shalt Not." This version − “GHOST HUNT: The Hall-Mills Double Homicide” − is an international free, multiplatform adventure. Participants can hunt for clues at physical sites connected to the crime related and listen to a theatrical production of the double murder. All the audio stories also can be accessed at thinkeryandverse.org for those unable to visit the geocache locations.
"Thou Shalt Not" will be performed Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Assembly Hall of St. John's, 189 George St, New Brunswick. Tickets start at $45 and are available at bit.ly/3D740Jo. Tickets can be purchased at the church, 30 minutes prior to the performance.
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Old Bridge, without top cop for 17 months, names another acting chief
OLD BRIDGE – The township police department has another acting chief while litigation continues to stall the selection of a top cop, according to the mayor.
Capt. Donald F. Fritz Jr. was appointed acting chief effective Sept. 1, replacing former acting chief Scott Gumprecht, who retired last week, Mayor Owen Henry said.
The mayor has predominantly been rotating captains in the role of acting chief since former chief William Volkert retired on April 1, 2021.
"I'm waiting for the litigation to come to a close," Henry said. "Then we're going to start the process again of selecting a new chief."
The mayor offered no timetable for selecting the new chief and declined to comment on the litigation.
Former Capt. Peter LoPresti filed a lawsuit in Middlesex County Superior Court on June 30 against the township alleging his June 27 termination was unjustified.
LoPresti, who joined the Old Bridge Police Department in 1994 and served as acting chief, was fired for engaging in an “inappropriate conversation” with another veteran officer at police headquarters that included a reference to a group of female officers as “the orgy squad,” according to court documents.
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LoPresti, who had an unblemished disciplinary record, was fired following an investigation and disciplinary hearing centering on a 40-minute conversation on Jan. 22, 2019 that was recorded by now-retired Lt. Robert Schlueter at headquarters.
The recording was produced in the discovery phase of a lawsuit that Schlueter has brought against the township, alleging he was the victim of age discrimination and harassment.
In that lawsuit, filed Aug. 23, 2019, Schlueter, among other allegations, said LoPresti made aged-based comments to him and that he reported LoPresti’s “continuing harassment” to Internal Affairs.
The contents of the recording came to light in July 2021 when Schlueter provided it to the township as part of the evidence in his civil suit.
Schlueter’s lawsuit is still progressing through Superior Court. On Aug. 17, Judge Christopher Rafano denied LoPresti’s motion to quash the subpoena requiring him to give a deposition in Schlueter’s lawsuit.
The township has denied the allegations in both LoPresti's and Schlueter's lawsuits.
After Volkert, the police chief for more than a decade, retired last April, Henry’s intent to identify and select a new chief was paused last summer because of a "personnel issue," according to the mayor.
"I cannot be more appreciative of all the efforts everyone has put forth during these unprecedented times," Henry said. "Everybody is putting their best foot forward. Every call is answered. I have no concerns about public safety nor should the public."
Gumprecht, who was replaced by Fritz last week as acting chief, took over in the position on April 1 when he replaced Capt. Joseph Mandola, who also retired last week.
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Somerville introduces food ordinance
SOMERVILLE - It's going to be easier for home bakers to sell their creations thanks to an ordinance introduced by the borough council on Monday.
The ordinance, drafted by the borough planning board, will allowing commercial home baking as an accessory use in all zones, eliminating the need for home bakers to go through the costly and time-consuming process of having to apply for a use variance from the zoning board of adjustment.
Under Somerville’s land use law, such a home business isn’t a permitted use in the residential zone. This ordinance, which could be up for a public hearing and final vote on Sept. 19.
In June, mycentraljersey.com published a story about borough resident Maria Winter, a fourth-grade teacher at Readington's Holland Brook School, make a few extra dollars for her 6-year-old son's college fund by baking cookies at home and selling them.
Winter is the type of home baker that New Jersey's new law permitting the sale of home-baked goods was supposed to benefit.
However, Winter was told by borough officials that she needed a zoning variance, pay a $1,000 application fee, deposit $4,000 into a borough escrow account, publish a public notice in the newspaper and notify all property owners within 200 feet of her home that there would be a public hearing on her application.
That process permit process is a far cry from the two-year $100 home baking permit that the state issues. That permit allows home bakers to legally sell their baked goods from home, at farmers markets or at events, with a yearly gross income maximum of $50,000.
But first the state requires applicants to “comply with applicable local laws of the municipality.”
And that meant Winter would have to navigate a nightmarish and expensive legal maze in her own hometown just to sell home-baked sugar cookies.
The ordinance sets out the rules for home bakers. For example, conversion of garages to house baking equipment is prohibited. No signs advertising the home baking business will be allowed. The home baker shall not use any equipment that creates noise, vibration, odors or electronic interference that could be detectable to neighbors.
The home baker is also required to allow the borough to inspect the premises.
Until 2021, New Jersey prohibited the sale of home baked goods but has now joined other states in allowing cottage food operations.
The state Department of Health maintains an updated list of permits given to home bakers. As of Aug. 22, the state has granted 27 permits in Somerset County, 39 in Middlesex County, 35 in in Union county and 17 in Hunterdon County.
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New York Jets honor St. Thomas Aquinas football coach Tarig Holman
St. Thomas Aquinas football coach Tarig Holman has been selected as the New York Jets’ weekly High School Coach of the Week Game Changer presented by Visa.
The award includes Holman receiving a $2,500 donation for the Trojans’ football program and the team receives an automatic bid for next year’s Jets’ 11-ON Tournament.
The Jets will invite Holman to attend their Dec. 18 game against the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium, where he will be honored on the field. Additionally, St. Thomas Aquinas players will also receive tickets for the game.
In a press release, the Jets noted that Holman took over for the late Brian Meeney, who died in March at 46. On Aug. 26, St. Thomas Aquinas lost to Timber Creek 26-21 in an emotional game. Timber Creek is coached by Brian Wright, who was a friend of Meeney and a teammate at Rowan University.
After the game, Holman and Wright addressed both squads about Meeney’s impact on his players and the people that knew him.
Last week, St. Thomas Aquinas improved to 1-1 with a 49-14 win over New Providence. The Trojans play at Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Friday.
Holman is in his 23rd year as a coach and the 10th as a head coach. He led J.F. Kennedy-Iselin the last two seasons and was also the head coach at his alma mater Randolph, South Brunswick and Trenton.
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Mayors, environmentalists to Gov. Phil Murphy: Bolster NJ’s flood regulations
MANVILLE – Mayor Richard Onderko grew up on North Second Avenue and a half century ago, he had to be rescued by boat from the floodwaters from Tropical Storm Doria.
On Wednesday he stood on the same street a block from the Raritan River before a house ruined by a natural gas explosion during the flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida a year ago, and implored Gov. Phil Murphy to approve the state Department of Environmental Protection's proposed rules to upgrade and update the state's flood hazard and stormwater management regulations.
"We need a sense of urgency to help our residents get out of harm's way," he said. "Our residents deserve better."
And the mayor repeated the plea he has been making on the first anniversary of the flood that inundated the borough last year, just as the floods from Hurricane Irene in 2011, Hurricane Floyd in 1999 and Doria in 1971 brought the town to the brink of survival
"Please help Manville," Onderko said, adding the borough, bordered by the Raritan and Millstone rivers, is "ground zero" for floods caused not only by excessive rains but runoff from communities as far away as Mercer County.
The mayor, other elected officials and environmentalists gathered Wednesday to deliver the message that the governor should implement the DEP's proposed rules as soon as possible.
The state has ignored the warnings from the previous floods, said Jim Waltman, executive director of The Watershed Institute.
He likened it to someone hitting the snooze button after the wake-up alarm sounds.
"It's time to stop hitting the snooze button," he said.
The current DEP flood hazard and stormwater management rules are based on 1999 data, he said.
"Data for the flood zones are decades out of date," Waltman said.
But with the state experiencing more and more effects of climate change, including increases in the amount and severity of rainfall, the DEP knew the rules had to be revised, Waltman said.
Murphy realized it as well and by executive order, directed the DEP in 2020 to take action and develop NJ PACT (Protecting Against Climate threats.) The DEP released its draft of the "bold" new rules in May, but Murphy has yet to approve them, Waltman said.
But builders "squawked," Waltman said, and at a press conference last week, Murphy explained the delay in the formal adoption of the new rules, saying "it's complicated."
"It's not complicated, governor," Waltman said.
Onderko also said the new rules were necessary because they might act as a speed bump in the approval of development and slow down the rate of new construction.
Onderko said the new rules should require new developments to retain runoff sites for 36 hours before releasing it.
Central Jersey environmentalists also urged Murphy to take quick action on the new rules.
"Let's get off the dime and get it done," said Bill Kibler, director of policy for the Raritan Headwaters Association.
Kibler noted that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has also recognized the need to update flood maps because of climate change and its future effects.
"Planning is about looking ahead," he said.
"It's not 1999 anymore," said Doug O'Malley, executive director of Environment New Jersey, adding that state needs "a new playbook."
Floods are happening "far too often," O'Malley said. The DEP has completed the research and drafted the rules so "it's time to take them off the shelf," he said.
Princeton Councilman David Cohen said the data supporting the current DEP regulations are "woefully out of date" and the "rules are only as good as the data."
Cranbury Mayor Barbara Rogers, whose town suffered severe damage in the downpours from Tropical Storm Henri a week before Ida, said the new rules are necessary because "water does know town, county or state boundaries" and "we need additional tools to protect our citizens."
In a prepared statement Cranford Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty also urged Murphy to take action.
"DEP was right in May to announce expediting these long-promised and long-delayed flood hazard and stormwater rules," she stated. "They can't be implemented fast enough before the next Ida."
And Prunty warned that because of climate change, "More is coming. It's not if. It is when."
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When I was growing up, remakes, sequels and prequels were considered slightly dodgy — either a money grab or an admission that one didn't have the chops to be original. These days they're what the world seems to embrace, be it Top Gun: Maverick, House of the Dragon or Better Call Saul.
The latest case is the Showtime series American Gigolo. It's a sequel to Paul Schrader's hit 1980 movie, which starred Richard Gere as Julian Kay, a high-end LA escort who gets framed for murder only to be redeemed by the love of a good woman, played by Lauren Hutton.
As it mixed potboiler material with ideas of religious transcendence, the film was often silly. But it was also memorable. Bristling with expensive, production-designed amorality, it offered the pounding beat of Blondie performing "Call Me," the image of Julian's closet bursting with Armani clothing — the movie helped launch that brand in America — and the sight of Gere dishing up the first full-frontal nude scene by a male star in a studio film. American Gigolo was one of those Hollywood "classics" that became mythic without being particularly good.
Aside from its title, there's nothing remotely mythic about the new series, which transfers Julian's story into the 21st Century. Where Schrader created a deliberately opaque metaphorical fantasy, the show's creator, David Hollander, takes a more literal-minded approach. He fiddles with the original plot, trading in highfalutin glitz for explanatory backstory and a conventional murder mystery.
The action begins when Julian — now played by the excellent actor Jon Bernthal — is exonerated for a murder he didn't commit and gets released from prison after 15 years. Wiser and worn, Julian doesn't want to return to his slinky old life. He wants to live clean, though he's also eager to find out who set him up for the murder. This means getting back in touch with people from his gigolo days: his handler Olga, who got him into the business, his escort pal Lorenzo, and his old lover Michelle — that's Gretchen Mol in the Hutton role — whose son is heading into serious trouble.
Predictably, Julian's return stirs things up. Soon there's another murder, and before he knows it, a police detective — oddly played by Rosie O'Donnell — looks eager to pin it on him. Nobody seems willing to help Julian, including his old flame Michelle.
When I heard that they were turning American Gigolo into a series I was curious but dubious. Schrader himself has called the project a terrible idea, but no matter: He doesn't own the rights to the characters. In France artists are protected by the so-called droit moral, or moral right, which means you can't take their creations and do with them what you will. But this is America, so the series was made anyway, taking Julian's story in a direction that Schrader — a complicated, genuinely fascinating man — would surely find banal.
Even as Julian's backstory involves a strange abuse narrative — the show's shot through with a startling misogyny — he himself becomes muted. Where Gere exuded a smug, plasticine perfection — he came from seemingly nowhere, like a sexy android — Bernthal's weathered Julian is weighed down by regrets and confusion. He has none of the pop zing that made Julian a cultural touchstone.
One reason American Gigolo resonated in 1980 was that Schrader caught the direction of American culture before most people did. Indeed, the film's rapt attention to money, consumerism and spiritual emptiness made it the first of many Reagan era morality plays — one that actually came out nine months before Reagan was even elected. It remains an emblem of its time.
I can't imagine that this will happen with the TV series, which relies too much on people knowing — and caring about — a movie that was made four decades ago. Then again, maybe this new American Gigolo DOES capture our current American mood. It's the story of a once cocksure man who now wears T-shirts and drives a borrowed convertible he can't begin to afford. As Julian looks back on his often glittering past, he wonders exactly what happened to his life and how it all went wrong.
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Sweeteners linked to heart disease in new study
Academics have identified a possible link between artificial sweeteners and heart disease in a new study.
Researchers said that food additives “should not be considered a healthy and safe alternative to sugar”.
The new study, published in The BMJ, examined information on more than 100,000 adults from France.
The authors, led by experts from the Sorbonne Paris Nord University, examined participants’ intake of sweeteners from all dietary sources including drinks, table top sweeteners, and dairy products and compared it to their risk of heart or circulatory diseases.
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Participants had an average age of 42 and four out of five were female.
Researchers tracked sweetener intake using diet records.
Participants noted everything they ate, including which brand was used, for 24 hours, with the diet diary repeated three times at six month intervals – twice on week days and once on a weekend day.
Some 37% of participants consumed artificial sweeteners.
During an average follow-up period of nine years, 1,502 cardiovascular events were recorded by participants.
This included heart attacks, stokes, transient ischemic attacks (also known as mini strokes) and angina – chest pain linked to poor blood flow to heart muscles.
Researchers found that artificial sweetener consumption was linked to a 9% higher risk of heart disease.
And when they looked specifically at each type of illness they found artificial sweetener consumption was linked to an 18% higher risk of cerebrovascular disease – conditions which affect the blood flow to the brain.
A specific type of sweetener – aspartame – was associated with a 17% increased risk of cerebrovascular events, while acesulfame potassium and sucralose were associated with increased coronary heart disease risk.
“In this large-scale, prospective cohort of French adults, artificial sweeteners (especially aspartame, acesulfame potassium and sucralose) were associated with increased risk of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and coronary heart diseases,” the authors wrote.
“The results suggest that artificial sweeteners might represent a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease prevention.
“The findings indicate that these food additives, consumed daily by millions of people and present in thousands of foods and beverages, should not be considered a healthy and safe alternative to sugar, in line with the current position of several health agencies.”
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LiveQueen Elizabeth II: Queen’s four children on way to Balmoral Castle | 'No plans' for the Prime Minister to travel to Scotland
The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral with doctors concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace has said.
The Queen’s four children – Charles, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex – are either at her bedside or on their way, joined by the Duchess of Cornwall and the Countess of Wessex.
An RAF plane that landed in Aberdeen just before 4pm was carrying the Duke of Cambridge, Andrew, Edward and Sophie.
The Duke of Sussex is travelling alone without the Duchess of Sussex, who had been planning to accompany him to Scotland.
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The latest announcement has escalated fears for the monarch’s health.
The monarch, 96, pulled out of a virtual Privy Council on Wednesday, a day after appointing Liz Truss as PM at her home in the Scottish Highlands.
We’ll bring you the latest news and developments in our live blog.
Queen Elizabeth: Senior Royals on way to Balmoral Castle as Queen remains under medical supervision
Last updated: Thursday, 08 September, 2022, 17:25
ITV News will also broadcast a special news programme from 5pm with presenter Mary Nightingale, the ITV News royal editor Chris Ship confirmed on Twitter.
The broadcaster is scheduled to air continuous news coverage until Emmerdale airs at 7.30pm.
The Duke of Cambridge drives a car carrying the Duke of York (front), and the Earl and Countess of Wessex into Balmoral in Scotland, where the Queen is under medical supervision with the royal family rushing to be by her side amid serious health fears.
A fleet of cars believed to be carrying the Duke of Cambridge, Duke of York and the Earl and Countess of Wessex arrived at Balmoral just after 5pm.
The plane carrying the royal party had arrived at Aberdeen Airport just before 4pm.
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- The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral – with the royal family rushing to be by her side amid serious health fears for the nation’s longest-reigning monarch.
- Buckingham Palace issued a statement at 12.32pm on Thursday, saying doctors are concerned for the Queen’s health.
- The Queen’s four children – Charles, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex – are either at her bedside or on their way, joined by the Duchess of Cornwall and the Countess of Wessex.
BREAKING: The Duchess of Sussex is not travelling to Balmoral with the Duke of Sussex, with Harry making the trip by himself, sources have said.
It is understood Meghan will remain in London, but will not attend the WellChild awards.
The duchess could potentially join Harry in Scotland at a later date, the source said, following the change of plan.
An armed police officer stands at the gates to Balmoral in Scotland, where the Queen is under medical supervision with the royal family rushing to be by her side amid serious health fears.
It is understood the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their way to Balmoral separately from other royals, but have been in co-ordination with other family members’ plans.
A crowd has gathered outside Buckingham Palace beneath dark clouds as news spreads that the Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral.
More than 100 umbrella-clad observers have congregated on the stone steps up to The Queen Victoria Memorial, opposite the royal residence, and dozens more are standing beside the gates.
Despite the size of the crowd, the atmosphere is relatively quiet and many are peering through the bars of the main gates.
Storm clouds are looming overhead, with a smattering of rain over central London.
Downing Street said it is not aware of any changes to business in the House of Commons on Friday.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said this would be a matter for the Speaker.
Asked if the plan is still to go ahead with the business of the House on Friday, he said: “That’s a decision for the Speaker, fundamentally, but I’m not aware of any change.”
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Updated September 8, 2022 at 11:16 AM ET
KYIV, Ukraine — Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced trip to Kyiv on Thursday, where he announced almost $3 billion worth of financial aid and weapons to help Ukraine and its neighbors during the Russia invasion.
"Ukraine's extraordinary front-line defenders continue to courageously fight for their country's freedom," Blinken said in a statement Thursday afternoon announcing the new tranche of funding. "And President Biden has been clear we will support the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes."
He said the administration will make $2.2 billion available for long-term investments "to bolster the security of Ukraine and 18 of its neighbors," many of which are NATO allies that face the risk of potential future Russian aggression.
That amount comes atop $675 million in military aid to include more High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), as well as more munitions and armored vehicles, according to the State Department. This sum was also announced earlier Thursday by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who is in Germany at a meeting with defense counterparts from around the world.
The combined funding announced Thursday — over $2.87 billion — will bring the total security assistance to Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale ground invasion on Feb. 24 to $13.5 billion.
During a press briefing after Blinken met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian leader thanked the Biden administration for its support, which sends "very important signals."
"Saying that United States are with us and for us, it's a guarantee of every possibility of returning our territories, our lands," Zelenskyy said.
This is Blinken's second trip to the Ukrainian capital since this year's conflict began in February. He is the highest-ranking official in the Biden administration to visit the country in over six months of conflict.
After arriving in Kyiv early Thursday, Blinken met with U.S. Embassy staff and visited Ohmatdyt children's hospital, where he met with doctors, children who had come from eastern Ukraine and "Patron" the famous bomb-sniffing dog.
In the afternoon, Blinken also met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. The secretary of state also toured Irpin, a city north of Kyiv that was heavily shelled during Russia's march toward Kyiv in the early days of the conflict and was under occupation for nearly a month. There he toured around still-damaged buildings and debris by Irpin Deputy Mayor Dmytro Nehresha.
Blinken's trip, six months into the conflict, is meant to show that the U.S. is "fully committed to Ukraine," according to State Department officials.
His trip to Ukraine comes at a crucial time.
Concerns continue to mount over the safety and security of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which has been occupied by Russian forces since March but operated by Ukrainian staff.
A report released this week by the International Atomic Energy Agency revealed that shelling has compromised the physical integrity of the plant and that working conditions for the staff are tenuous, among other findings that experts say could lead to human error and, potentially, a nuclear disaster.
Both the Biden administration and the United Nations have called on the Russians to demilitarize the complex.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainians are engaged in a counteroffensive in the east and southern part of the country — one that Kyiv says is going successfully, albeit slowly.
Meanwhile, Blinken's aides say he is also gearing up for the United Nations General Assembly, which takes place later this month. Russia's war in Ukraine and the ripple effects in global food and energy markets are set to be major themes this year.
Since the start of Russia's invasion in February, the U.S. has promised billions of dollars in military and budgetary aid to Ukraine, including a $40 billion aid package passed by Congress in May. Millions of aid has already been dispersed. At the six-month mark of the conflict, polling showed that a majority of Americans believe the U.S. should continue to support Ukraine in the war.
Michele Kelemen contributed reporting from Washington, D.C.
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War in Ukraine: Digital matching scheme to be launched to speed up process of housing Ukrainian refugees with hosts
The Scottish Government is to launch a digital matching scheme and a fresh recruitment drive for host families in a bid to secure homes for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Scotland.
Refugees minister Neil Gray told MSPs that a digital scheme to help speed up the process of matching Ukrainian people fleeing the war with people who have offered to open their homes would be launched.
He pointed to £11.2 million of extra Scottish Government funding available to local authorities to help bolster their resettlement teams to ensure home checks are carried out quickly and refugees can be moved into their new homes – and urged Scottish councils to work “as quickly as possible”.
Speaking at Holyrood, Mr Gray said: "We're rolling out a new digital matching tool to support this and are planning a fresh exercise to recruit hosts. We're introducing a user friendly application form which will quickly advise on a person's and a property’s suitability meaning more certainty for people offering accommodation and helping local authorities direct resources and efforts towards housing most likely to support a match.”
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He added that the government is also working with social landlords to secure more long term housing for Ukrainians living in Scotland.
The Scotsman revealed last week that government officials are believed to be preparing for a “worst case scenario” – which could see almost 18,000 extra people from Ukraine arrive in Scotland through the Homes for Ukraine visa scheme with the Government as a named sponsor and are considering opening mass refugee centres. Such centres, which were opened in Poland and other countries bordering Ukraine at the beginning of the war, would see people sleep in large halls on a temporary basis rather than being offered private accommodation.
The Scottish Super Sponsor scheme, which allowed people to apply for visas under the Homes for Ukraine programme without needing to find a named sponsor in advance, was suspended in July amid overwhelming demand. Those with Super Sponsor visas would be given temporary accommodation by the Scottish Government before being found a more permanent home. However, many have remained in hotels and on a cruise ship repurposed for refugees, for weeks.
Mr Gray admitted the matching scheme had progressed “more slowly than I would wish”.
He said: “After potential accommodation is checked, the matching process that then occurs is by its nature resource intensive, with multiple, often highly sensitive, conversations required with both the staff and potential host. Not all properties will be suitable for all households.
"Matching has progressed more slowly than I would wish and I continue to urge local authorities to complete checks as quickly as possible by drawing on the funding of £11.2m we have made available.”
He said the latest figures show that more than 16,500 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Scotland – totalling 18.6 per cent of the number in the UK as a whole.
He said: “This far exceeds our initial commitment to welcome 3,000 people under the super sponsor scheme, which we introduced so people can travel to a place of safety without needing to find a named private host.”
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NASCAR Cup Playoff field still tightly bunched as series heads to Kansas
Kyle Larson made the save of the year last Sunday at Darlington, and Joey Logano made a steady run to the top of the NASCAR Cup Series standings.
Now the 16 championship hopefuls head to Kansas Speedway for the first trip to a 1.5-mile intermediate speedway since May. They’ll be battling to improve their positions in the standings in Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by Barstool Sportsbook (3 p.m. ET on USA, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).
Believing he had an engine issue at Darlington, Larson pitted for repairs on Lap 79 of 367. He lost three laps and dropped to 35th in the running order as his crew worked under the hood before sending him back onto the track.
The engine problem ameliorated, and Larson regained the lead lap as the beneficiary under a Lap 231 caution, after recovering two of the lost circuits with wave-arounds. Larson finished 12th and, instead of dropping below the Playoffs' Round of 12 cutline, he enters the Kansas race seventh in the standings, 17 points to the good.
“I feel like every week has been pretty wild and unpredictable,” said the reigning Cup Series champion and defending winner of the Kansas race. “Darlington was maybe a little bit (wilder) than normal compared to other races this year, but I feel like every race this year, the majority of the field has had some sort of issue go on throughout the race.
“As much as I want to say Kansas will be different, I just don’t know. It could be even crazier. But I hope that we can have a smooth week, get some points, and try and put ourselves into a better position as we go to Bristol (for the Sept. 17 cutoff race).”
Logano grabbed the lead in the Playoff standings with a strong fourth place run at Darlington, but it didn’t come without a fight. After starting from the pole, the 2018 series champion fell out of the top 10 after a slow pit stop on Lap 75 and spent the rest of the race working his way back into the top five.
“It’s a solid day but a missed opportunity is probably where I would put it,” said Logano, who leads second-place William Byron by six points. “With so many others having trouble, every time you come to the Southern 500, especially in the Playoffs, you’ve just got to survive, and you get a solid finish.
“That’s what we were able to do is finish fourth after so many teams had issues. We had plenty of our own issues, too. We gave up track position a couple times and then we got caught with that caution and lost track position fairly late in the race (Lap 275), and then we just battled hard.”
Logano has to like his chances at Kansas, where he has claimed three victories (all in Playoff races) and two poles. But the Playoff field remains tightly bunched, with Logano leading 16th-place Kevin Harvick by only 49 points.
Harvick, who also has three Kansas wins on his resume, trails 12th-place Daniel Suarez by a mere 13 points. In other words, Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 could prove to be the salvation—or the undoing—of any driver in the Playoffs.
The series hasn’t raced on an intermediate track since the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte in late May. Consequently, teams have been trying to gauge advances with the Next Gen car through simulations.
Kurt Busch won the May race at Kansas, with Larson running second, but Busch has been sidelined with concussion issues and gave up his spot in the Playoffs while he recovers.
Race for final NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff spot in sharp focus at Kansas
Last Saturday at Darlington, Sheldon Creed made a dramatic bid for a victory but came home second in a three-car battle against race winner Noah Gragson and double-duty driver Kyle Larson.
Creed could have clinched a spot in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs with a win. Instead, the trails 12th-place Ryan Sieg by 16 points with two regular-season races left as the series heads to Kansas Speedway for Saturday’s Kansas Lottery 300 (3 p.m. ET on USA, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).
Creed has never raced at Kansas in the Xfinity Series, though he did post a runner-up finish there in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2020.
Sieg, on the other hand, comes to Kansas with three straight top fives and five straight top 10s at the 1.5-mile intermediate track.
Ty Gibbs is the defending winner of the Kansas Lottery 300 and is the favorite to win a second straight race at the track. Second in the standings, Gibbs trails leader AJ Allmendinger by 51 points in the battle for the Regular Season Championship.
“I’m looking forward to heading back to Kansas,” Gibbs said. “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.”
It’s crunch time for NASCAR Truck Series championship contenders
The first two races in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoffs settled two issues—both Grant Enfinger and Chandler Smith will advance to the Round of 8, thanks to their respective victories at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park and Richmond Raceway.
The final six positions, however, are very much up in the air entering Friday night’s elimination race, the Kansas Lottery 200 at Kansas Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).
Eighth-place Matt Crafton, a three-time series champion, leads ninth-place Carson Hocevar by three points and 10th-place Christian Eckes by six. Those three drivers in particular will be battling on Friday for the final spot in the Round of 8.
Based on experience, Crafton should have an edge. The 46-year-old driver has raced in all 24 Truck Series events at the track, dating to 2001, and has fashioned three victories there, the most recent in 2020.
But Crafton hasn’t shown his customary speed during a winless 2022 campaign. That leaves room for Hocevar and Eckes to compete for the final Playoff berth.
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The Met Office has issued a further weather warning for thunderstorms this afternoon (September 8) as a week of heavy rain, lightning, and thunder is to continue. The Yellow Warning spans the majority of Kent as well as the whole of East and West Sussex.
The area covered includes the south and east coast of Kent and stretches as far north as Maidstone. Sevenoaks, Chatham, and Minster on the Isle of Sheppey are not included in the warning but will be at the edge of the worst weather. For the latest weather for Kent, press here.
The notice will come into force from 4.30pm today (September 8) and lasts throughout the night until it is lifted at 2am tomorrow (September 9). Met Office forecasters have warned: “Frequent heavy showers and thunderstorms likely to bring disruption.”
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This is expected to include a “good chance” that driving conditions will be impacted by spray, standing water, and even hail. Delays are expected on trains and other public transport with journey times thought to be longer than usual.
Flooding to homes and businesses is possible and may potentially lead to building and structural damage. Power cuts are also said to be on the table in addition to other service disruptions.
Similar to the rest of the week tomorrow (September 9) is expected to begin with dry and overcast skies. This will then make way for sunny spells and showers in the afternoon before a forecast dry night.
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Detectives investigating the alleged rape of a woman in a layby near Folkestone have charged a man. A 19-year-old woman reported she was the victim of a serious sexual assault.
The Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate launched an investigation following the alleged incident in Beachborough, near the A20, during the early hours of Sunday (September 4). Following enquiries, a man was arrested on the morning of September 5.
Peter Wrotchford, from Ashley Avenue, Folkestone, was later charged with rape and three sexual assault offences. The 46-year-old appeared before Folkestone Magistrates' Court yesterday (September 7).
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He was remanded in custody to appear before Canterbury Crown Court on Monday, October 10. Officers want to hear from anyone who may have information regarding the incident but has not yet spoken to police.
In particular they would like to speak to anyone who may have seen or heard a woman talking to the driver of a white vehicle in Tram Road, Folkestone at about 4am on Sunday, September 4.
Anyone with information should contact Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/172713/22. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on their website.
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Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park will be filled with a rainbow of color this fall during an upcoming exhibit, Chrysanthemums and More!
An annual celebration of autumn, Chrysanthemums & More! is the largest of its kind in Michigan, featuring expansive chrysanthemum displays, fall foliage, and family-friendly activities.
The exhibit will be open from September 16 through October 30.
The exhibit is free with a membership, and is included with the cost of admission.
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Thousands of dentists across the country come together each year to give back to the communities they serve by providing residents with high-quality dental care for free during Free Dental Day.
Robinson Dental is one of the locations in West Michigan taking part in this national day where people can receive one free cleaning, filling, or extraction. Services are provided on a first come first served basis, and veterans are given line priority in honor of their service.
Appointments will be taken from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free Dental Day will be taking place at the following locations:
Robinson Dental Wayland
899 Reno Drive, Wayland, MI
Robinson Dental Coopersville
502 W. Randall St, Coopersville, MI
Robinson Dental Cascade
5749 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office and FBI office in San Diego said they are offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of Michael James Pratt.
“This was a despicable crime that has devastated its victims,” said U.S. Attorney Randy Grossman. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to combating all forms of sex trafficking. Today’s announcement is yet another important step in our commitment to bring Michael Pratt back to San Diego to face these charges and to seek justice for the victims of these crimes.”
According to the FBI, Pratt co-owned and operated the websites “Girls Do Porn” and “Girls Do Toys” with his co-conspirator, Matthew Issac Wolfe, which generated over $17 million in revenue.
“Locating Pratt is a high priority for the FBI in order to stop him from victimizing anyone else,” said Special Agent in Charge Stacey Moy of the FBI’s San Diego Field Office.
Pratt is wanted for his alleged involvement in recruiting young women and a minor to engage in commercial sex acts by force, fraud, and coercion.
In 2019, the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, issued a federal arrest warrant for Pratt.
"Pratt preyed on young women and girls and allegedly coerced or forced them through threats and fraud to participate in pornographic videos. He engages in dangerous and deceptive practices wherever he goes, and we will not waiver until justice is served.”
Wolfe and other co-conspirators have all been arrested, pleaded guilty, sentenced, or awaiting sentencing.
Pratt is the only outstanding fugitive. The FBI says he has multiple ties to several countries and the financial means to be anywhere worldwide.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Michael James Pratt is asked to call 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
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Four models of HearMuffs have been recalled after regulators found that the products’ alkaline batteries are prone to rupture.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission noted 19 incidents of batteries rupturing, but as of Wednesday, none have caused any injuries. The CPSC said rupturing batteries pose a burn, hearing and projectile hazard.
The units are designed for infants. They provide active sound compression for children. The CPSC said that 31,000 recalled units have been sold in the U.S.
Models included in the recall are LA-infant-AM-WH, LA-infant-ASM-WH, LA-infant-ASM-WHPlus and LA-kids-AM-WH. The recalled units have blue lettering, the CSPC said.
The units were sold online and in stores from 2018 through 2021 at Kroger and Sam Club for $30-$40.
The CPSC said consumers should contact HearMuffs for replacement batteries free of charge. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/rupturing-batteries-force-recall-of-some-hearmuffs-units | 2022-09-08T16:57:47Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/rupturing-batteries-force-recall-of-some-hearmuffs-units | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
As well as the high-profile retirements of Serena Williams and Andrea Petkovic at the US Open, the Hologic WTA Tour will bid farewell to three more former Top 100 players this year. Christina McHale, Kurumi Nara and Lara Arruabarrena all announced their retirements from professional tennis over the past month.
End of an Era ♥️ pic.twitter.com/G1cSS0J1gU
— Christina McHale (@ChristinaMcHale) September 1, 2022
Christina McHale (USA)
"End of an era," the 30-year-old McHale wrote on social media after playing her final match, a 6-3, 6-1 loss to Ysaline Bonaventure in the first round of US Open qualifying.
"I am so grateful to have had the chance to live out my childhood dream all of these years. At times it feels like my career has gone by so quickly and at other times it feels like a lifetime ago that I first started on tour. I have learned so much through all the ups and downs and have so many amazing memories I will cherish forever."
McHale made her tour-level debut as a wild card at the 2009 Australian Open and scored her first tour-level win 6-3, 6-1 against Polona Hercog at the US Open later that year. The American cracked the Top 100 in March 2011 and the Top 50 six months later. In August of 2012, at the age of 20, she reached her career-high of No.24, before her progress was slowed by mononucleosis.
However, McHale returned to put together a fine career. She reached her first WTA final at Acapulco 2014, defeating Caroline Garcia in the semifinals before falling to Dominika Cibulkova. At the 2016 Tokyo 250, McHale captured her first and only WTA trophy after a title run that saw her win three-setters in all five matches, culminating in a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 defeat of Katerina Siniakova in the final.
McHale scored six Top 10 victories in her career, including a 6-4, 7-5 defeat of reigning World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki at Cincinnati 2011 and wins versus Petra Kvitova and Garbiñe Muguruza. She also made a habit of playing Serena Williams tough, taking the 23-time major champion to three sets in three of their four meetings, including a high-quality 6-7(7), 6-2, 6-4 loss in the second round of Wimbledon 2016.
McHale reached the third round of a Grand Slam on five occasions -- at least once at each major. She captured two WTA doubles titles, Hobart 2016 with Han Xinyun and Tianjin 2016 with Peng Shuai. The last win of her career came in Toronto qualifying, a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Grace Min and the last tour-level main-draw win came in the first round of the 2021 US Open 6-1, 7-6(5) over Emma Navarro.
Between 2011 and 2020, McHale would finish nine out of 10 seasons inside the Top 100.
Kurumi Nara (JPN)
This week, Kurumi Nara announced that the final tournament of her career will be the Toray Pan Pacific Open this month, where the 30-year-old will compete as a qualifying wild card.
"My tennis life started when I was 3 years old," Nara said in a press release. "Looking back, I am amazed that I could leave my career as a player without a single regret. I am happy to be able to retire with all my strength."
The tournament brings Nara's career full circle. It was the site of her first WTA tournament in 2008, when she also received a qualifying wild card as an unranked 17-year-old, losing to Greta Arn 6-3, 7-6(5). Nara would make her WTA main-draw debut at Osaka 2009, defeating Chanelle Scheepers 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-2 to reach the second round.
Nara debuted in the Top 100 in September of 2013 and would finish inside it for the next four years in a row. Her career-best season was 2014, in which she captured her first and only WTA title on clay in Rio de Janeiro, defeating Hsieh Su-Wei in the first round and Klara Koukalova 6-1, 4-6, 6-1 in the final.
Nara backed that up with a runner-up showing in Washington that year, with wins against Madison Keys and Kristina Mladenovic before falling 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 to Svetlana Kuznetsova in the final. She hit a career-high of No.32 in August 2014.
Three years later, Nara would gain revenge over Kuznetsova at the US Open, notching her first and only Top 10 win 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the second round. This result also sealed the third and final Grand Slam third-round showing of Nara's career following the 2013 US Open and 2014 Australian Open.
The last WTA main draw of Nara's career was Birmingham 2021, where she defeated Viktoriya Tomova 6-4, 6-7(1), 6-2 before falling 6-3, 6-0 to Caty McNally in the second round.
— Lara Arruabarrena (@laraarrua) August 12, 2022
Lara Arruabarrena (ESP)
Arruabarrena had not competed since Australian Open qualifying in January, and in August, she announced the end of her professional career via social media.
"Thanks to tennis," the 30-year-old wrote. "A very important stage for me is closing. What my life has been, my day-to-day since I have the use of reason."
Arruabarrena made a splash on her WTA main-draw debut, upsetting Monica Niculescu to reach the 2011 Marbella quarterfinals. She started the tournament as a qualifying wild card ranked No.253. The following February, contesting just her third tour-level main draw, the Spaniard captured her first WTA title at Bogota 2012, defeating Alexandra Panova 6-2, 7-5 in the final.
Arruabarrena would crack the Top 100 in September that year and finish inside it for seven straight seasons until 2018, hitting her career-high of No.52 in July 2017.
Colombia would be a happy hunting ground for Arruabarrena, who reached another two finals in Bogota in 2017 and 2018, as well as winning the 2013 Cali 125 event. This was in keeping with the reputation she built as a clay-court expert.
However, Arruabarrena was also proficient on hard courts. Her second WTA title came at Seoul 2016, where she defeated Niculescu 6-0, 2-6, 6-0 in the final. Both of her completed Top 10 victories also came on hard courts -- a 7-5, 7-5 win over Madison Keys in the third round of Miami 2017 and a 6-7(2), 7-5, 6-1 comeback against Svetlana Kuznetsova in the first round of Beijing 2017.
Arruabarrena also collected eight WTA doubles titles with seven different partners between 2013 and 2019. She reached the second round of a major on nine occasions in singles, as well as two Grand Slam quarterfinals in doubles at the 2015 US Open (with Andreja Klepac) and Roland Garros 2018 (with Katarina Srebotnik).
The final tour-level main-draw victory of Arruabarrena's career was a 6-0, 6-0 win against wild card Evelyne Tiron in Cluj-Napoca last August before falling to Mihaela Buzarnescu in the second round. Arruabarrena's last career win came in the first round of 2021 US Open qualifying, where she defeated Magdalena Frech 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. | https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2785901/mchale-nara-arruabarrena-announce-retirements | 2022-09-08T17:00:15Z | wtatennis.com | control | https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2785901/mchale-nara-arruabarrena-announce-retirements | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Mars rover’s MOXIE oxygen generator one step closer to supporting human life on the Red Planet
The small instrument, stored on NASA's Perseverance rover, can produce oxygen at the same rate as a tree on Earth.
Situated aboard the Mars Perseverance rover, MOXIE has been successfully making oxygen from the Red Planet’s carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere since it arrived in February 2021.
The new report, published in the journal Science Advances, reveals how MOXIE (Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment), which is about the size of a car battery, makes oxygen like a tree, by inhaling carbon dioxide from the Martian atmosphere and exhaling oxygen.
According to the study, MOXIE proved it could produce oxygen over seven experimental runs by the end of 2021 – under a range of atmospheric conditions – during the day and night, and during different Martian seasons. Indeed, MOXIE reached its target of oxygen production, with a rate of 6g of oxygen per hour – about the same rate as a tree on Earth.
It is hoped that a scaled-up version of MOXIE could operate on Mars in the future, ahead of a human mission, to produce oxygen at a rate that is equivalent to several hundred trees. This would, in turn, generate enough oxygen to sustain visiting astronauts and fuel a returning rocket back to Earth.
“We have learned a tremendous amount that will inform future systems at a larger scale,” said Michael Hecht, principal investigator of the MOXIE mission at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Haystack Observatory.
MOXIE’s oxygen production on Mars also represents the first demonstration of ‘in situ resource utilisation’, which involves the harvesting and use of a planet’s raw materials. In this case it’s carbon dioxide on Mars – to make resources (such as oxygen) that would otherwise have to be transported from Earth (where our oxygen level is 21 per cent).
To put this in context, carbon dioxide makes up around 96 per cent of the gas in the Martian atmosphere, compared to 0.13 per cent oxygen.
“This is the first demonstration of actually using resources on the surface of another planetary body and transforming them chemically into something that would be useful for a human mission,” said MOXIE deputy principal investigator Jeffrey Hoffman. “It’s historic in that sense.”
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Due to having to fit onboard the Perseverance rover, the current version of MOXIE is understandably small. It is built to run for short periods, starting up and shutting down with each run.
A full-scale oxygen factory on the Red Planet would require much larger units that would ideally need to run continuously.
To convert the Martian atmosphere into pure oxygen, MOXIE draws the air in through a filter that cleans it of contaminants. Next, the air is compressed and heated to 800°C and sent through a Solid Oxide Electrolyzer (SOXE), an instrument that electrochemically splits the carbon dioxide-rich air into oxygen ions and carbon monoxide.
These oxygen ions are then isolated and recombined to form breathable oxygen, which MOXIE measures for quantity and purity. The oxygen is then released back into the air, along with carbon monoxide and other atmospheric gases, primarily argon and nitrogen.
So far, MOXIE has proved that it can make oxygen at almost any time of the Martian day and year, but there is still one test condition that researchers are keen to investigate.
“The only thing we have not demonstrated is running at dawn or dusk, when the temperature is changing substantially,” said Hecht. “We do have an ace up our sleeve that will let us do that, and once we test that in the lab, we can reach that last milestone to show we can really run any time.”
Looking ahead, the researchers plan to push MOXIE’s capacity, and increase its production, in the Martian spring when atmospheric density and CO2 levels are high. They will also monitor the instrument for signs of wear and tear.
If MOXIE can operate successfully, despite repeatedly turning on and off, it would lay the groundwork for a full-scale system. This would need to be designed to run continuously, and would need to run for thousands of hours to support a future human mission.
“To support a human mission to Mars, we have to bring a lot of stuff from Earth, like computers, spacesuits and habitats,” said Hoffman. “But dumb old oxygen? If you can make it there, go for it – you’re way ahead of the game.”
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After days of relentless heat, California’s power grid remained under significant strain Wednesday as energy officials again pleaded with the public to limit their use of energy during high-demand evening hours.
The California Independent System Operator, or CAISO, which oversees operation of the power grid, issued a Flex Alert for the eighth consecutive day, urging consumers to limit power use between 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. to ease strain on the grid and stave off possible blackouts not only in California, but elsewhere in the West.
Keep flexing your #power use, #CA! A #FlexAlert is in effect for today, Sept. 7, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. pic.twitter.com/Q3W3IBZqpE
— California ISO (@California_ISO) September 7, 2022
On Tuesday, the ISO reported a high use of 52,061 megawatts —which broke a 2006 record — leading the operator to issue an Energy Emergency Alert 3, a step taken right before power companies are asked to “shed load” and power outages begin.
“The California Independent System Operator (ISO) power grid set an all-time record for energy delivered yesterday, with no rotating outages needed,” the agency said Wednesday, adding that the grid is not yet in the clear as “a historic heat wave continues to blanket the state.”
As of Wednesday afternoon, CAISO data reported statewide power usage was at 49,453 megawatts out of its 57,106-megawatt max capacity, including reserves. Usage is expected to be even higher Thursday, with officials forecasting a peak of 51,318 megawatts.
Southern California Edison, whose customers experienced power outages Monday in Laguna Beach, is in close contact with CAISO, spokesperson Diane Castro said. Castro added that SCE crews are on standby to restore power if needed and in-house SCE meteorologists continue to monitor the heat.
“Our goal is to restore power as quickly and as safely as possible. The responding crews will first make the situation safe (and) determine which equipment has been damaged and in need of repair,” Castro said in an email. “Last, the crew will replace that equipment and restore power.”
Although SCE crews are at the ready, so far no power outages have occurred due to an EEA Level 3 warning, as residents statewide appear to follow Flex Alert guidelines. A significant load drop from 50,049 MW to 48,024 MW was observed from 5:48 p.m. to 6:04 p.m. on Tuesday, CAISO reported. Castro said SCE has also noticed the positive impact of its customers’ energy usage on the grid’s stability.
“We are very grateful for (customers’) efforts, and definitely encourage everybody to continue to conserve energy, especially during this heatwave,” Castro said. “It’s a big sacrifice for customers, and we understand that.”
The present heatwave is not poised to immediately let up in Orange County or anywhere else in Southern California, according to NWS meteorologist Dan Gregoria, with temperatures expected to be hottest Friday.
On Friday, Santa Ana and Irvine are expected to hit 99, while Laguna Beach tops off at 92 and Laguna Niguel reaches 100 degrees.
“We are still in the middle of a heat wave,” Gregoria said. “It feels like it will never end.”
Gregoria said strong easterly winds from Hurricane Kay off the Baja Coast are set to push the heat toward Orange County’s coastal cities and reach highs into the nineties. Inland cities will also remain warm.
Hurricane Kay’s winds could worsen the wildfire risk in Southern California, Gregoria said, as the region already battles the Fairview and Radford fires in the Inland Empire.
“(The wind) does raise a fire weather concern. We are going to have it hot with strengthening winds and it will still be dry, no rainfall through Friday afternoon,” Gregoria said.
Gregoria added that some rain can be expected over the weekend as Hurricane Kay brings in additional moisture Friday through Saturday night, with half to three-quarters of an inch of rainfall forecasted for Orange County and the Inland Empire.
“The rain will help with the initial cooling, and then early next week we’ll be on the cooler side,” said NWS meteorologist Stephanie Sullivan.
Sullivan predicted that the heat wave would be over by late this weekend, although humidity can be expected into early next week.
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(The Hill) – Longtime CNN anchor and reporter Bernard Shaw died on Wednesday, the network announced.
Shaw, 82, retired from journalism in the early 2000s and was one of CNN’s original anchors when the network launched in the 1980s.
“He was our lead anchor for the next twenty years from anchoring coverage of presidential elections to his iconic coverage of the First Gulf War live from Baghdad in 1991,” CNN president Chris Licht said in a statement on Shaw’s passing. “Even after he left CNN, Bernie remained a close member of our CNN family providing our viewers with context about historic events as recently as last year. The condolences of all of us at CNN go out to his wife Linda and his children.”
Shaw was well known for his coverage of several major foreign conflicts, his moderation of a number of presidential debates, and other high-profile political events.
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Two new Dana Point City Council members will start four-year terms in December without going through the usual rigors of candidate debates and canvassing neighborhoods ahead of election day, convincing residents their message speaks to the heart of the community. While in most elections there are some incumbents throughout the county who face no challengers in their bid to return to seats on councils and school and special districts, uncontested newcomers are pretty rare in recent election history.
But with only one candidate filing for each of the three council district races – including incumbent Jamey Federico for his District 3 – the Dana Point City Council recently chose to just appoint the candidates to their seats rather than proceed with an election. Federico recused himself from the discussion and vote.
Appointed with Federico are John Gabbard, who came to Southern California 24 years ago when serving at Camp Pendleton and is now a real estate investor who also serves as chair of Dana Point’s Planning Commission, and Matthew Pagano, chief financial officer for Pan-Pacific Mechanical, who has lived in Dana Point since 1986 and said he is focused on making sure the local perspective is front and center at the City Council.
Both said they are going to take the time before joining the council on the dais in December to get up to speed on city issues and still connect with residents.
Gabbard will represent the city’s District 1 and Pagano will represent District 2. In both districts, the council members have termed out.
California Elections Code offers cities the option to appoint in lieu of an election, which is estimated to have saved Dana Point as much as $37,000 by not requiring the services of the Orange County Registrar of Voters. The three council members will be sworn in during the first council meeting in December, joining council members Mike Frost and Michael Villar representing Districts 4 and 5.
“You have three guys running for three open seats and no competition; what’s the point?” Mayor Joe Muller said in support of saving the money. “In my opinion, it’s wasting it when the outcome is predetermined.”
Taking a look at recent elections, numerous incumbents faced no challengers and easily returned to their seats; in 2018, there were 38 in council, school board and special district races; in 2020, there were about 45 candidates, and in the upcoming election in November, there will be more than 30 incumbents returning with not much campaigning effort.
“Politicians hate elections; they’re costly, time-consuming, and grueling,” said Fred Smoller, a political science professor at Chapman University. “Democracy loves elections because you’re forced to campaign. Democracy, just like justice, shouldn’t have a price tag.”
The city of Los Alamitos canceled November’s election for incumbent councilwoman Shelly Hasselbrink’s District 4 seat last month when she faced no challengers. And in San Juan Capistrano, Troy Bourne and John Taylor, who represent districts 2 and 4, were also recently appointed back to their seats.
Experts say a lack of candidates may result from many cities and boards now being divided into districts, narrowing the pool of residents wanting to run, as well as a tumultuous election climate that discourages others from putting themselves out there.
Marcia Goodwin, a professor of public administration at the University of La Verne, said that while the change to district-based elections initially caused a sense of excitement because they were new and different, drawing a diverse selection of candidates, that might not be the case now.
“When you have a new system, it heightens interest,” she said. “Part of (the idea of districts) was to broaden the demographic representation on the council. Once those objectives are achieved, there are fewer candidates emerging for office.”
Canceling an uncontested election is not uncommon among municipalities, but Goodwin and Smoller said it’s rare for an emerging candidate to “walk onto the dais.”
Bypassing the grueling election cycle and the “boots on the ground” experience could impact how people govern, they said.
“Without campaign fundraisers or precinct walking, a new council member risks missing emerging controversies and service needs,” Goodwin said. “There also can be a tendency for the public to make assumptions about a person’s personality and responsiveness.”
Research indicates that there is more heated criticism and venting against elected officials when members of the public don’t have a personal connection, she added.
Robyn Grant is running for the first time for a City Council seat in Newport Beach. Despite having no challengers, Grant, a previous arts commissioner who also served on other local city and community boards, will appear on the November ballot. There are other Newport Beach council races with challengers.
She continues to meet with residents and said that since launching her campaign in June 2021, she’s met with hundreds of residents and has a full calendar of community association and resident meetings.
Muller said the extra time the two new council members will now have to prepare for their jobs on the dais will benefit their governance.
“It’s an advantage; instead of campaigning for three months, they can work with city staff and get up to speed so when they get there, it’s not all brand new,“ said Muller, first seated in 2014. “My first meeting, I was like a deer in the headlights. It takes about three months to get familiar, and by the end of the year, you realize you know what’s going on.”
That is precisely what Gabbard, 57, and Pagano, 43, said they plan to do. Both call themselves fiscal conservatives who said they want to see the community’s nearly 38,000 residents continue to enjoy a high-quality lifestyle supported by well-run city services, with clean and safe neighborhoods, parks, and a healthy and vibrant ocean, beaches, and harbor.
Gabbard has lived in his district for 17 years. He’s been his HOA’s president for six years and a commander at the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 9934 since 2018.
“I have worked hard to gain the support of those whom I will represent for many years in silence and without publicity,” he said. “I am blessed to know a lot of my neighbors. Those that I don’t, I’ll meet them soon.”
While taking an opportunity to tune things in with the city, he said he also plans to canvas his neighborhood and others in Dana Point to get out and meet folks.
“I have an obligation to engage with residents in my district and citizens at-large regardless of the election appointment,” Gabbard said.
Pagano has lived in Dana Point since 1986 and also said he plans to meet people in his district while taking advantage of an opportunity to get up to speed with the city’s staff.
“If I do this right, I am merely synthesizing input and perspectives from District 2 and bringing that voice to the council,” he said about meeting with those in his district. “While I will certainly have opinions, I will subordinate any subjectivity to the desires of District 2 and the citizens of Dana Point.”
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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s longtime ally Steve Bannon surrendered Thursday to face state money laundering and conspiracy charges in New York alleging he duped donors who gave money to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Bannon is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday afternoon.
Prosecutors say that while Bannon promised donors all the money they gave would go to building the wall, he was involved in funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars to two other people involved in the scheme. The indictment didn’t identify those people by name, but the details match those of Brian Kolfage and Andrew Badolato, who pleaded guilty to federal charges in April.
Bannon’s state-level charges in New York stem from the same alleged conduct as an attempted federal prosecution that ended abruptly, before trial, when Trump pardoned Bannon on his last day in office. Manhattan prosecutors also charged WeBuildTheWall, Inc., a nonprofit entity that Bannon and others allegedly used to solicit donations.
Presidential pardons apply only to federal crimes, not state offenses. In Bannon’s case, any double jeopardy argument would likely fall flat because his federal case didn’t involve an acquittal or conviction.
Bannon, 68, arrived at the Manhattan district attorney’s office shortly after 9 a.m. Thursday.
“This is an irony,” Bannon told reporters as he entered the building.
“On the very day the mayor of this city has a delegation down on the border, they are persecuting people here, that try to stop them at the border,” he said, referring to a recent trip by New York City officials to Texas.
“This is all about 60 days from the day,” he said, referring to the upcoming national election in November.
In an earlier, written statement, Bannon accused Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of pursing “phony charges” against him ahead of the midterm election, saying the Democratic prosecutor targeted him because Bannon and his radio show are popular among Trump’s Republican supporters.
Bannon said federal prosecutors “did the exact same thing in August 2020 to try to take me out of the election,” referring to his arrest months before Trump’s reelection loss. “This is nothing more than a partisan political weaponization of the criminal justice system.”
Bragg and New York Attorney General Letitia James planned a 1 p.m. news conference to discuss the charges against Bannon.
In 2020, federal agents pulled Bannon from a luxury yacht off the Connecticut coast and arrested him on charges he pocketed more than $1 million in wall donations. Prosecutors alleged thousands of investors were tricked into thinking all of their donations would go toward the border wall project, although Bannon instead paid a salary to one campaign official and personal expenses for himself.
The states of Texas and Arizona recently began busing asylum-seekers to New York and Washington D.C. in an attempt to ratchet up political pressure on President Joe Biden’s administration to stop people from crossing into their states from Mexico. New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently dispatched a fact-finding team to Texas, partly to find out whether migrants were getting on the buses voluntarily.
While the wall Bannon’s group proposed was to be built on the U.S. southern border, more than 1,000 miles from the Big Apple, Manhattan prosecutors have jurisdiction to pursue charges against Bannon because some donors to the effort lived in New York.
Federal prosecutors, in the trial of a former Bannon co-defendant, noted that some residents of the New York City area had donated to the wall-building project. One witness that testified was an official with the charities bureau of the New York attorney general’s office who said that a charity backing the wall project had filed paperwork to accept donations in the state. The attorney general’s office is also involved in Bannon’s state criminal case.
Bannon, who had pleaded not guilty to the federal charges, was dropped from the federal case when Trump pardoned him.
Kolfage and Badolato had been scheduled to be sentenced this week, but that was recently postponed to December. A third defendant’s trial ended in a mistrial in June after jurors said they could not reach a unanimous verdict.
In another case not covered by Trump’s pardon, Bannon was convicted in July on contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. He is scheduled to be sentenced in October and faces up to two years in federal prison. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/steve-bannon-surrenders-in-border-wall-case/ | 2022-09-08T17:02:32Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/steve-bannon-surrenders-in-border-wall-case/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
An odd-looking cloud formation over Mount Rainier drew curious eyes from social media users Wednesday as the volcano looked as if it was giving a warning before some sort of event, but experts quickly downplayed any concerns.
The low-hanging cloud appeared around the 14,400-foot summit before noon local time, causing some residents to believe the active volcano was venting.
Experts with the United States Geological Survey looked at seismic activity, sensors and relied on a group of volcanologists who were coincidentally doing work on the mountain to confirm that was no unusual activity taking place.
“Rainier is not erupting – the sort of behavior seen in this video is not unusual,” the United States Geological Survey said on Twitter.
“This has nothing to do with the volcano itself. If there was new venting, we would see a number of signals that give us a sense of activity,” said Elizabeth Westby, a USGS geologist.
Mount Rainier National Park officials said the cloud that started the debate was likely a lenticular cloud, which typically forms when winds blow over and around rough terrain.
If there was an uptick in volcanic activity, it would have been an unusual sight for the mountain, only about 70 miles outside of Seattle.
“The last eruption of Mount Rainier was about a thousand years ago. Volcanoes have a long lifespan but can become dormant if there is no activity for several thousand years,” Westby said.
Is the active volcano in danger of erupting soon? No, experts say.
During the eruption of Mount Saint Helens in 1980, there were at least eight and a half weeks of precursory signals before the explosion.
The USGS said if there was any increase in volcanic activity, seismic sensors would likely pick up on activity first.
“If we observed some anomalous behavior, we would be working with our monitoring partner, the Pacific Northwest Seismic. We would be communicating with Washington Emergency Management Division. We would be making sure that they have all the latest information and a preliminary assessment of what’s going on at Mount Rainier,” Westby said.
The geologist said the latest episode of the mountain’s 15 minutes of fame was a good reminder that those living within range of the volcano should consider that September is National Preparedness Month.
Residents living nearby should learn about potential hazards, form an emergency plan and compile an emergency kit if the volcano ever threatens the State of Washington. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/mount-rainier-cloud-formation-sparks-panic-that-volcano-will-erupt/ | 2022-09-08T17:06:46Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/mount-rainier-cloud-formation-sparks-panic-that-volcano-will-erupt/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A popular British children’s cartoon has added a same-sex polar bear couple to its show.
A new episode of “Peppa Pig,” titled “Families”, premiered on Channel 5 on Tuesday. In the episode, a polar bear cub is seen speaking about her lesbian parents to her class.
“I’m Penny Polar Bear. I live with my mommy and my other mommy,” the cartoon character explains to her classmates.
“One mommy is a doctor and one mommy cooks spaghetti. I love spaghetti,” the child says while drawing a portrait of her family.
The debut is the first time a same-sex couple has been featured in the show’s 18-year history. It comes after a petition demanded a gay couple on the British children’s program, which got over 23,000 signatures.
“Children of same-sex parents may feel alienated by Peppa Pig, and that other children may be more likely to bully them, simply through ignorance,” the petition argued. “Peppa Pig is not just for entertainment, children are inevitably learning from it too.”
“Peppa Pig” is a popular children’s franchise throughout the globe, where it is watched in 180 countries. Some American parents have even reported their children speaking in British accents because of the show.
A Peppa Pig theme park opened in Winter Haven, Florida earlier this year. The cartoon was acquired by Hasbro in a $3.8 billion dollar deal in 2019. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/peppa-pig-debuts-lesbian-polar-bear-couple/ | 2022-09-08T17:07:17Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/peppa-pig-debuts-lesbian-polar-bear-couple/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Serby Crystal Ball (TSCB) back from the repair shop, has rarely seen things this clearly. The AFC West is loaded, the NFC still houses Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers … but no team lit up TSCB the way our next Super Bowl champion did.
The Road to Glendale, Ariz., and Super Bowl 57
AFC Playoffs
Wild Card
Colts 28, Patriots 22: Matty Ice finds Michael Pittman Jr. and Nyheim Hines with TD passes and Jonathan Taylor runs one in, at which point it is 28-3, same as it was in Super Bowl 51, and he is stricken with horror. But Kenny Moore ends a late drive by intercepting Mac Jones and Bill Belichick goes home again without the Lombardi.
Chargers 31, Ravens 23: Lamar Jackson presses to keep up with Justin Herbert mostly because Derwin James throttles TE Mark Andrews. Because Marlon Humphrey is able to contain Keenan Allen, Herbert does most of his damage with checkdowns to RB Austin Ekeler against a heavy pass rush and a red-zone TD pass to Mike Williams.
Raiders 37, Chiefs 34: Perhaps if Patrick Mahomes still had Tyreek Hill he could have won this shootout. But he doesn’t, and Derek Carr has his old college friend Davante Adams alongside Hunter Renfrow and Darren Waller.
Divisional Round
Bills 31, Raiders 24: An arctic low settles over the visiting sideline, and the wondrous Josh Allen is able to escape the relentless clutches of Chandler Jones and Maxx Crosby to find both Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis for a pair of TD bombs to the delight of Bills Mafia.
Chargers 30, Colts 24: Taylor gashes Brandon Staley’s vulnerable run defense to keep Herbert off the field for long stretches, and Yannick Ngakoue pressures Herbert into a Stephon Gilmore pick-six. But Khalil Mack strip-sacks Matty Ice, and Herbert targets Joshua Palmer past CB Brandon Facyson for the solar-plexus blow that cinches it.
AFC Championship Game
Bills 34, Chargers 27 (OT)
The weather forecast proves to be a distraction because Chargers players are forced to answer why they won’t be psyched out the way the 1981 team was playing in The Freezer Bowl in Cincinnati. J.C. Jackson silences the crowd with a first-quarter pick and Allen is forced to lead a last-minute tying drive, mostly do to his rampaging legs. Micah Hyde wins the OT coin toss and Allen finds TE Dawson Knox in the end zone. With Herbert driving to tie the game, Gregory Rousseau sacks him on fourth down.
NFC Playoffs
Wild Card
Packers 32, Bucs 27: Rashan Gary overwhelms Tom Brady’s offensive line and Aaron Rodgers targets Aaron Jones over and over again out of the backfield with A.J. Dillon the goal-line hammer. Brady, in what will prove to be his last game before jumping into the Fox booth, throws a disastrous interception in the fourth quarter to Jaire Alexander.
Saints 27, Rams 24: Jalen Ramsey’s pick-six unsettles Jamies Winston, but a sturdy offensive line prevents Aaron Donald from wrecking the game. Matthew Stafford’s elbow is limiting him to short, quick passes to Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson. Bobby Wagner keeps Alvin Kamara at bay before Winston’s home-run bomb to Chris Olave wins it.
49ers 28, Vikings 27: Fred Warner controls Dalvin Cook enough to put the big-game pressure on Kirk Cousins. Trey Lance rushes for 114 yards and throws a dagger TD pass to TE George Kittle, and Justin Jefferson’s fourth-quarter TD catch is too little, too late.
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Divisional Round
49ers 33, Eagles 24: Both Lance and Jalen Hurts rush for over 100 yards and a TD. Charvarius Ward breaks up a fourth-quarter, fourth-down pass in the end zone for A.J. Brown and Deebo Samuel imposes his will on the game in crunch time.
Packers 27, Saints 21: A snowstorm blankets the frozen tundra at Lambeau Field. Demario Davis hounds Jones and Dillon, but Rodgers and Romeo Doubs torch Marcus Maye deep in coverage, and Preston Smith plays the role of closer by sacking Taysom Hill on fourth-and-goal.
NFC Championship Game
49ers 26, Packers 24: A rematch of the Niners’ 13-10 win at Lambeau in the 2021 Divisional Round. Kyle Shanahan’s offense is more explosive with Lance at the controls, gashing the Pack with his legs and using Samuel and Kittle as decoys while targeting Brandon Aiyuk early and often.
Super Bowl 57
Bills 30, 49ers 27: The pressure to shed the Super Bowl monkey off the franchise’s back appears to debilitate the Bills early when Nick Bosa strip-sacks Allen and Warner takes the fumble for the first score. But OC Ken Dorsey remembers how former OC Brian Daboll used Isaiah McKenzie, and a jet sweep ties the score before Allen whistles a short TD pass to Jamison Crowder and a Tre’Davious White pick-six elicits hi-fives in the suites among Marv Levy, Jim Kelly and Bruce Smith. But Lance isn’t Jimmy G in the fourth quarter and he ties the game with a seam route to Kittle. But then Allen and Devin Singletary matriculate the ball into position for a 47-yard field goal for Tyler Bass. It starts Wide Right … but then the football gods, who have been so cruel to Buffalo, make sure the ball swerves inside the uprights, and the scoreboard shows :00, and the chicken wings are flying off the menus at Bar Bill Tavern and Duff’s and Anchor Bar — compliments of Scott Norwood! Champions at last. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/the-posts-nfl-experts-2023-playoffs-super-bowl-predictions/ | 2022-09-08T17:07:42Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/the-posts-nfl-experts-2023-playoffs-super-bowl-predictions/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
YAKIMA, Wash. -
UPDATE: 9/8/22 6:30 a.m.
The brush fire along the Yakima Greenway is now out.
According to the Yakima Fire Department, crews remained on scene until about 3:30 a.m. monitoring hot spots.
Firefighters were back in the area this morning to check for more hot spots.
Overall the fire burned about five acres. Steady winds were a concern, but several fire crews responded and kept the spread of the fire fairly limited.
9/7/22
The Yakima Fire Department is on scene of a large brush fire on the Greenway, off I-82 near milepost 32. The fire reportedly jumped the Yakima River, requiring assistance from other fire crews.
"What is unfortunate about these easily avoidable fires is the MASS amount of resources needed to extinguish leaving the city vulnerable for other major events," said the Yakima Firefighters Facebook post. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/fires/update-fire-burns-five-acres-along-yakima-greenway/article_a42aa614-2f26-11ed-8050-a3c3519016df.html | 2022-09-08T17:08:05Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/fires/update-fire-burns-five-acres-along-yakima-greenway/article_a42aa614-2f26-11ed-8050-a3c3519016df.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
RICHLAND, Wash.-
In honor of Hunger Action Month, Gesa Credit Union is partnering with Food Lifeline and Second Harvest to raise awareness about food insecurity, and they will be donating $50,000.
Gesa will donate $25,000 to each of the nonprofits and will hold food drives at every one of their branches.
Food Lifeline is a nonprofit that provides food to more than 350 food banks and meal programs across western Washington.
Second Harvest is a nonprofit that provides for 280 pantries and meal sites across eastern Washington and northern Idaho.
"Gesa is proud to support Food Lifeline and Second Harvest this Hunger Action Month. They are doing incredibly important work to feed people in need and to raise awareness about hunger," said Angie Brotherton, Assistant Vice President of Community Relations and Impact at Gesa. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/gesa-supports-hunger-action-month-in-september/article_b08ff8f4-2f81-11ed-a255-17672f506ab6.html | 2022-09-08T17:08:11Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/gesa-supports-hunger-action-month-in-september/article_b08ff8f4-2f81-11ed-a255-17672f506ab6.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS AGAIN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR610, OR611, OR639, OR640, OR641, WA690,
WA691, AND WA695...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 610 East Slopes of Central
Oregon Cascades, 611 Deschutes National Forest -minus Sisters
Ranger District, 639 East Slopes of the Northern Oregon
Cascades, 640 Central Mountains of Oregon, 641 Lower Columbia
Basin of Oregon, 690 Kittitas Valley, 691 Lower Columbia Basin
and 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains.
* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Dry conditions with gusty winds could cause enhanced
fire weather behavior and allow existing fires to more easily
spread. Northeasterly component of the wind could also
complicate attack efforts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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RICHLAND, Wash.-
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and the Kadlec Population Community Health Collaboration wants people to remember the new national 988 suicide prevention hotline.
Tri-Cities Together, a community-wide campaign to raise awareness for suicide prevention, kicked off at Kadlec on Wednesday, with the goal of sharing positive mental health messages and resources.
"We want to make it normal to talk about mental health. When people are in crisis we want them to know there's a number they can call and people they can reach out to," said Richard Meadows, Chief Medical Officer, Kadlec Clinic.
If you or someone you know is in crisis and in need of support, please call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/tri-cities-together-for-suicide-prevention/article_97590e56-2f78-11ed-9c4b-6f573e1615ce.html | 2022-09-08T17:08:24Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/tri-cities-together-for-suicide-prevention/article_97590e56-2f78-11ed-9c4b-6f573e1615ce.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WHITE PASS, WA - The White Pass Nordic Center is adding some trails this week and it should be done and ready for skiers, snowshoers and bikers to take advantage of it by the first snowfall.
"The terrain up there too really lends itself to Nordic skiing it's rolley and it's serpentine and the way we lay the track out I think we took advantage of that quite nicely," said Richland Brooks the Nordic Director for White Pass. "The Nordic skiers will probably find it a real nice enjoyable trail."
White Pass is extending the Nordic Center trail 25 kilometers or 15 and a half miles for people to take advantage of.
"For our long-term clientele it's going to be new terrain which is very exciting," said Brooks.
White Pass got approval to extend their services in the Nordic Center from the forest service two seasons ago and they wanted to go up higher because of better snow levels.
"When you think about whether climate change is real or not if we can get up higher where the snow conditions are then that's just going to go well for our future," said Brooks.
For those of you that missed buying the season pass this past spring...
"We have made a bunch more passes available those will go on sale on Monday, September 12th," said Kathleen Goyette the Communications Director for White Pass. "I would recommend people just on it we did sell out on our fall sale last year pretty quickly so if you're looking for that unlimited season pass which means you can come any day, Monday's your day."
Goyette is hoping since we have another La Nina winter headed our way the pass will get its season started by the first or second week of December.
If you would like a season pass click HERE. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/white-pass-nordic-center-is-adding-new-trails-for-ski-season/article_835a0826-2f71-11ed-ab20-f7ba6ac06b82.html | 2022-09-08T17:08:30Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/white-pass-nordic-center-is-adding-new-trails-for-ski-season/article_835a0826-2f71-11ed-ab20-f7ba6ac06b82.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
New Delhi: The famed canopy of India Gate where a grand statue of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose was on Thursday unveiled marked a milestone transition in the history of India, as 'Netaji' was accorded a place that was once occupied by an imposing marble statue of British monarch King George V, who is the grandfather of the ailing monarch, Queen Elizabeth.
The canopy, standing on four columns of the Delhi Order devised by Sir Edwin Lutyens, had been lying empty since the statue of the king was removed in 1968.
Prime Minister Naredra Modi on Thursday unveiled the 28-ft-tall statue of Bose, and also inaugurated the newly-christened Kartavya Path', the stretch of road from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate, earlier known as Rajpath.
Kingsway or Rajpath, was a "symbol of slavery", and it has now been consigned to history, Modi said after inaugurating the Kartavya Path, and also mentioned the king's statue that had occupied the canopy.
Official sources had earlier said that the installation of the statue would be a case of India "reclaiming" its history and shedding a part of its colonial past.
Before the 'monarch' was relegated to the grounds of the Coronation Park in northwest Delhi -- the site of the 1911 coronation durbar, till 1968, he stood under the canopy watching the India Gate, Kingsway -- the ceremonial boulevard that ran up to the Raisina Hill on which the president's house is built.
Soon after Independence, Kingsway was renamed Rajpath and Queensway running perpendicular to it was rechristened Janpath. Rajpath on Wednesday was officially renamed Kartavya Path.
The statue of George V was unveiled in 1939 by the then Viceroy Lord Linlithgow as a memorial to the British monarch under whose reign 'New Delhi' was built as the British Raj's capital, according to archival records.
Born in 1865 in London, George V was crowned as king in 1910, and the next year, he travelled along with his consort Queen Mary to India to attend the famous 1911 Delhi Durbar, where he had also announced the shifting of the capital to Delhi from Calcutta.
King George ruled until his death in January 1936, after which memorials were built and statues erected in various cities under the British Empire, the most notable among them being New Delhi -- the administrative seat of a country, which was held as the 'Jewel in the Crown'.
The statue, crafted out of white marble, was designed by famous British sculptor Charles Sargeant Jagger, and its models were exhibited in 1933 and 1935 at the Royal Academy, according to victorianweb.org, a scholarly resource.
Jagger died in 1934 before he could complete his work, which was then completed by other artists, it says.
According to the archives, the statue of George V beneath the canopy, endowed with royal motifs and surrounded by a pool of water, was unveiled by the then viceroy on November 14, 1939.
"The King was everybody's King. More particularly can we who are gathered here be sensible of this personal relationship with the Sovereign, who 28 years ago announced his decision to restore Delhi to its ancient birthright and who laid the first stones of his Imperial Capital," Viceroy had said in his speech, according to the Indian Information published in 1939.
According to archival records and old books, the 'George V Memorial' was originally planned to be erected next to the All-India War Memorial Arch (now called India Gate).
Lutyens, the chief architect of New Delhi, designed the canopy and the layout of the memorial.
Bose's statue is part of the Centre's Rs 13,450-crore Central Vista project, which will have a new Parliament building, new office and residences for the prime minister and vice-president, and new ministry buildings.
The North and South Blocks, the secretariat buildings flanking Rashtrapati Bhavan, will be converted into museums.
A team of sculptors spent 26,000 man-hours of "intense artistic endeavour" to carve a grand statue of Bose weighing 65 metric ton from a monolithic block of granite, weighing 280 metric ton, the Culture Ministry said on Wednesday.
A 100-ft-long truck with 140 wheels was specially designed to bring the giant granite statue to New Delhi from from Khammam in Telangana, travelling 1,665 km, it said.
The statue is completely "hand sculpted using traditional techniques and modern tools". The team of sculptors was led by Arun Yogiraj.
It has been installed at the same place where a 'hologram statue' of Netaji was unveiled earlier this year on Parakram Diwas (January 23) by the prime minister to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Bose. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2022/09/08/netaji-subhas-chandra-bose-statue-rajpath-renamed-kartavya-path.amp.html | 2022-09-08T17:11:29Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2022/09/08/netaji-subhas-chandra-bose-statue-rajpath-renamed-kartavya-path.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NORFOLK, Va.-The Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) returned to its homeport of Naval Station Norfolk after a nine-month deployment, Sept. 8, 2022.
San Jacinto, part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), operated in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations from Dec. 14 until late August. San Jacinto, under the command of Capt. Christopher Marvin, was a critical component to various bi-lateral and multi-national surface, subsurface, and air defense exercises, sailing
more than 60,000 miles. Participation in these interoperability exercises with the British, Italian, Hellenic, Spanish, and French navies allowed the strike group to demonstrate U.S. commitment to security and stability for all in the region.
The ship also served as a key player in the NATO-led enhanced vigilance activities Neptune Strike 22 and Neptune Shield 22, demonstrating NATO’s ability to integrate the high-end maritime capabilities of allied aircraft carrier strike groups, amphibious ready groups and
marine expeditionary units to support the defense of the alliance.
“This deployment was an overall success by allowing us to showcase our ability to flex during an unpredictable period and show the brilliance and resiliency of this crew, putting the ship's versatile capabilities on full display and highlighting the support we have from our families and loved ones back home,” said Marvin. “From conducting multi-national exercises
that strengthen ties with our regional allies and contribute to our continued success day to day, I could not be any prouder how the crew stepped up in a huge way to accomplish the mission.”
San Jacinto also participated in dual and tri-carrier operations with the French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R91) and Italian carrier ITS Cavour (C 550) and their carrier strike groups, and the crew conducted port visits throughout Europe including in Rota, Spain; Souda Bay and Piraeus, Greece; Venice, Italy; Barcelona, Spain; Valletta, Malta; and Split, Croatia. These operations and port visits allowed the Sailors to further strengthen the bonds between the U.S. Navy and its allies and partners. “Many people focus on the carrier, but the cruiser and destroyers in our strike group are every bit as vital. San Jacinto has been our work horse, sailing with the Truman day and night and remaining ready for any task,” said Rear Adm. Paul Spedero Jr., commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8. “Capt. Marvin and his team were fantastic. They were always ready to protect the carrier, work with our allies and partners, and train with other ships and aircraft.
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), commanded by Capt. Gavin Duff, serves as the flagship of the HSTCSG; additional elements include the nine squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, commanded by Capt. Patrick Hourigan; and the staff and guided-missile destroyers of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 28, commanded by Capt. Blair Guy, which have included: USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), USS Cole (DDG 67), USS Gravely (DDG 107), USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), and USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98).
The strike group also participated in a Cooperative Deployment with the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Fridtjof-Nansen class frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen (F310), who returned home to Norway in May.
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JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. - After two years off stage due to COVID-19 restrictions, The United States Air Force Concert Band and The Singing Sergeants made their comeback with a performance at Paris High School in Paris, Illinois, July 3, 2022.
The four-day tour featured live performances across Illinois and Kentucky, including an Independence Day performance at Mt. Vernon Airport in Illinois.
“This tour that we have here during Fourth of July is to connect with American citizens,” U.S. Air Force Col. Don Schofield, The Band’s commander and conductor, said. “We're doing that this year throughout Illinois and Kentucky.”
Schofield added that the performances are also connecting citizens through broadcast platforms.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, The Band had to hold performances virtually through their social media platforms.
“It feels great to be back on tour,” said Schofield. “We never stopped performing and connecting with audiences, but during COVID we had to do it virtually. What we miss from that is that direct audience interaction, to go out into the audience after the performance and shake hands and get to hear their stories.”
The U.S. Air Force Band honors those who have served, inspires American citizens to heightened patriotism and service, and positively connects with the global community on behalf of the U.S. Air Force.
Using music to bridge language, cultural, societal and socio-economic differences, The Band's performances advance international relationships and inspire positive and long-lasting impressions of the U.S. Air Force and the United States, Schofield explained.
“Part of The Air Force Band’s mission is community engagement,” said Schofield. ”This community engagement mission enables us to get out and humanize the Air Force image to communities that maybe don't have an opportunity to see the Air Force.”
1st. Lt. Brandon Holtz, flight commander and associate conductor, experienced his first tour with The Air Force Concert Band. He transferred from The Air Force Band of Mid-America located at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois and comes from a long line of service members.
“There is nothing like performing live!” Holtz expressed. “Seeing the veterans in the seats again hit me a little harder than I thought it would. Sometimes it hits me more personally than I think it’s going to. To see people react in the moment and be able to get music and have that unspoken connection with the audience.”
For Master Sgt. Brooke Emery, clarinet player in The Air Force Concert Band, the tour left a similar impact as it did for Holtz.
“My absolute favorite part about being in The Air Force Band is the people I meet when I'm traveling or at shows, also the people that I work with in the band,” said Emery. “It feels great being able to honor veterans and inspire people to a heightened sense of patriotism.”
Emery plays the E-flat clarinet and has been in The Band since 2003. She explained that observing the audience and watching how moved they are during the performance leaves a huge impact on her as a musician and as a service member.
“In the end, we're able to honor veterans for their service, because especially in parts like this, they have lost their connection with the military,” said Emery. “There's not a military presence around. It's really special for them to be thanked with this huge show of force. That is always one of my favorite parts. My colleagues share that sentiment as well.”
The Band will hold multiple performances at the National Harbor and Alexandria, Virginia to finish out their summer tour series.
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