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Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III assumes the head of the British monarchy and ascends to be the British Commonwealth’s king.
He is the first new British monarch in more than seven decades.
The process for succession to the British monarchy has been in place for more than three centuries. The process has seen tweaks at times, most recently in 2013 with the enactment of the Succession to the Crown Act. The act ended the system of male primogeniture, under which a younger son could displace an elder daughter in the line of succession, according to the Royal Family.
The line of succession now generally favors each generation's firstborn child no matter the gender.
The act also no longer disqualifies royals who marry a Catholic.
According to the 1701 Act of Settlement, only Protestant descendants of Princess Sophia - the Electress of Hanover and granddaughter of James I - are eligible to succeed to the thrown. The act says a Roman Catholic is specifically excluded from succession to the throne.
The monarch must be in communion with the Church of England and must swear to preserve the established Church of England and the established Church of Scotland, the Royal Family said.
Being Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest child, Charles, was her heir apparent. Now that King Charles III is atop the British monarchy, his son Prince William is next in the line of succession. His eldest son, Prince George of Cambridge, is next in line. William’s two youngest children are behind George in the line of succession. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/prince-charles-becomes-king-following-queens-death-royal-succession-explained | 2022-09-08T19:55:48Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/prince-charles-becomes-king-following-queens-death-royal-succession-explained | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
‘A stalwart’: World mourns Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II
LONDON (AP) — Condolences poured in from around the world Thursday after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, whose rule saw Britain through decades of change.
Elizabeth had been on the throne since 1952, when the nation was still rebuilding from the destruction of World War II, and became a global icon of calmness and fortitude through years of upheaval.
“She lived history, she made history, and with her passing she leaves a magnificent, inspirational legacy,” Israeli President Isaac Herzog said.
In India, once a British colony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called her “a stalwart of our times.”
“She personified dignity and decency in public life,” Modi tweeted.
In Washington, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ordered the flags lowered to half-staff at the U.S. Capitol, her office said.
Caribbean leaders from Bermuda to Dominica and beyond mourned the queen’s death.
“Her passing ends an iconic 70-year reign and is a profound loss for the commonwealth of nations and the world,” tweeted Roosevelt Skerrit, Dominica’s prime minister.
Minutes later, Bermuda Premier David Burt issued a statement noting that her reign “has spanned decades of such immense change for the United Kingdom and the world.”
Elizabeth died at age 96 at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, where members of the royal family had rushed after her health worsened.
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—April 21, 1926: Born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in Mayfair, London, the first child of the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, later called the Queen Mother.
—Dec. 10, 1936: Elizabeth becomes heir-apparent to the throne after her uncle King Edward VIII abdicates and her father becomes king.
—Oct. 13, 1940: Elizabeth makes first public speech at age 14 on the BBC Children’s Hour to reassure children who had been separated from their parents during the Blitz.
—1945: Elizabeth is made a Subaltern in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, serving for Britain during World War II.
—Nov. 20, 1947: Elizabeth marries Prince Philip Mountbatten of Greece and Denmark at Westminster Abbey.
—Nov. 14, 1948: Prince Charles, now Prince of Wales, heir-apparent to the throne, is born.
—Aug. 15, 1950: Elizabeth’s second child and only daughter, Anne, the Princess Royal, is born.
—Feb. 6, 1952: Elizabeth becomes queen upon the death of her father George VI.
—June 2, 1953: Crowned in a grand coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. She sets out on a tour of the Commonwealth, visiting places including Bermuda, Fiji, Tonga, Australia, and Gibraltar.
—Feb. 19, 1960: Elizabeth’s third child, Prince Andrew, is born.
—March 10, 1964: Elizabeth’s fourth child, Prince Edward, is born.
—May 1965: Elizabeth makes a historic visit to West Germany, the first German visit by a British monarch in 52 years.
—1977: Elizabeth celebrates her Silver Jubilee, which marks 25 years on the throne.
—1992: Elizabeth has what she describes as an “annus horribilis,” or a “horrible year.” The year sees marriages for three of her four children end. Also that year, a fire damages Windsor Castle. Public outcry over the cost of repairs amid a recession prompts the queen to volunteer to pay income taxes.
—Aug. 31, 1997: Princess Diana dies in a car crash in Paris. Under public pressure to demonstrate her grief, Elizabeth makes an unprecedented television broadcast in tribute to Diana’s memory.
—2002: Elizabeth marks 50 years of reign with her Golden Jubilee. The year also sees the deaths of Elizabeth’s mother and her sister, Margaret.
—Dec. 20, 2007: Elizabeth becomes the longest-living British monarch, overtaking Victoria.
—May 2011: Elizabeth makes a historic visit to Ireland — the first visit by a British monarch since Irish independence.
—2012: Elizabeth marks 60 years of her reign with a Diamond Jubilee.
—Sept. 9, 2015: Elizabeth surpasses Queen Victoria and becomes the longest-serving monarch in British history.
—June 11, 2016: Britain celebrates Elizabeth’s official 90th birthday with three days of national festivities.
—Feb. 6, 2017: Elizabeth becomes the first British monarch to celebrate a Sapphire Jubilee, marking 65 years on the throne.
— March 2020: Elizabeth and Philip move from Buckingham Palace in London to Windsor Castle at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
—April 9, 2021: Prince Philip, Elizabeth’s husband of 73 years, dies at age 99.
--Oct. 20, 2021: Elizabeth spends a night in a London hospital undergoing health tests. She cancels major engagements in subsequent months, on doctors’ orders to only undertake light duties.
--Feb. 6, 2022: Elizabeth becomes first British monarch to reach a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years as sovereign.
--June 2022: Elizabeth makes limited public appearances during a four-day holiday weekend celebrating her Platinum Jubilee.
--Sept. 6, 2022: Elizabeth meets Boris Johnson and Liz Truss at her summer holiday home in Scotland to oversee the handover of power from the outgoing prime minster to his successor. The ceremonies, traditionally held at Buckingham Palace in London, were moved to Balmoral for the first time in the queen’s reign in light of her mobility problems.
--Sept. 8, 2022: Elizabeth dies at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at age 96. Her eldest son becomes King Charles III. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/world/key-milestones-in-queen-elizabeth-iis-life | 2022-09-08T19:56:18Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/world/key-milestones-in-queen-elizabeth-iis-life | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Registered sex offender charged with going into Pitt County school twice this week
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Deputies say a registered sex offender illegally went into a Pitt County school twice this week.
Chavis Shamble went into the school both Tuesday and Wednesday morning, according to deputies.
The sheriff’s office would not immediately say which school was involved, even though the location of crimes is public under North Carolina law.
The 47-year-old man was charged with two counts of enter and remain on child educational premises without prior approval.
He posted a $25,000 secured bond and was released from jail.
Deputies say Shamble being on school property “is believed to be isolated events” and they do not believe there was any risk to the public.
Shamble has been on a sex registry since 2019 after being convicted in Pitt County for taking indecent liberties with a minor.
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The good news for the Chargers in 2021 was that their offense averaged 28 points per game, fifth best in the NFL. The bad news for the Chargers in 2021 was that they gave up 27 points per game, 27th best. Their offense was fourth in yards gained; their defense was 23rd in yards given up.
Something had to change for 2022.
So, the Chargers gave their defense an offseason makeover. They acquired edge rusher Khalil Mack from the Chicago Bears, signed cornerbacks J.C. Jackson and Bryce Callahan, linebacker Kyle Van Noy and defensive linemen Sebastian Joseph-Day, Austin Johnson and Morgan Fox.
The Chargers signaled their intentions early in the offseason by shipping a second-round draft pick in 2022 and a sixth-round selection in 2023 to the Bears to snare Mack, The Associated Press’ pick as the NFL player of the year while with the Raiders in 2016.
Here’s a look at the Chargers’ defense heading into the 2021 regular season, which opens Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium:
Edge rushers: Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, Chris Rumph II
Mack, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, joins forces with Bosa, a four-time Pro Bowl pick, to form what could be a devastating pass-rushing tandem. Mack’s addition takes some of the pressure off Bosa. Instead of trying to block one standout, opponents will now have to stop two.
Rumph, who had an impressive showing during three exhibition games, gives the Chargers needed depth at the position. Plus, Van Noy has the ability to shift from an inside linebacker spot to the outside, another option for defensive coordinator Renaldo Hill this season.
Interior defensive linemen: Sebastian Joseph-Day, Jerry Tillery, Austin Johnson, Morgan Fox, Breiden Fehoko, Otito Ogbonnia
The Chargers gave up an average of 4.6 yards per carry and 22 rushing touchdowns last season. Only four teams gave up more yards per carry and only two teams gave up more rushing touchdowns.
Their defensive linemen took criticism of their play against the run personally and vowed to improve it this season, according to Fehoko. In fact, that’s why Joseph-Day, Johnson and Fox were signed in the offseason.
Fehoko won a training camp battle with veteran Christian Covington, who landed on the practice squad, another example of the Chargers’ eagerness to move on from last season. Fehoko said recently the linemen are their own toughest critics and expect more from each other.
Questions about the play of Tillery, a first-round draft pick in 2019, were mostly muted during camp because of the play of others, especially Joseph-Day, Johnson and Fox. Those three and Fehoko and Ogbonnia were standouts in two joint practices with the Dallas Cowboys.
Linebackers: Kyle Van Noy, Kenneth Murray Jr., Drue Tranquill, Troy Reeder, Amen Ogbongbemiga, Nick Niemann
Van Noy’s flexibility to shift between inside linebacker and edge rusher adds depth and experience for both positions. Van Noy said he was eager to prove himself in a new system and with a new team after playing with New England, Miami and Detroit during his eight-year career.
Murray was sidelined for most of camp after undergoing offseason ankle surgery, but he and the Chargers expect him to be sound for the season-opening game Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Injuries limited him to only 11 of 17 games last season, including six starts.
Defensive backs: Derwin James Jr., Nasir Adderley, Alohi Gillman, Deane Leonard, JT Woods, J.C. Jackson, Michael Davs, Asante Samuel Jr., Ja’Sir Taylor, Bryce Callahan
The Chargers rewarded James by giving him a four-year, $76.532-million contract extension during camp, making him the highest-paid safety in the NFL. James sat out for a large portion of camp while awaiting his extension, but he’s expected to be ready to go Sunday.
Jackson, a cornerback, signed a five-year, $82.5-million contract with the Chargers after four standout seasons with New England. He had eight interceptions last season and nine in 2020, with a total of 25 during his four years with the Patriots. He’s another dynamic addition.
Leonard, a seventh-round draft pick from Ole Miss, made the initial 53-man roster somewhat unexpectedly over Mark Webb Jr., a second-year player from Georgia. The Chargers like Leonard’s potential, especially his size and speed. Webb was signed to the practice squad.
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Brick-and-mortar retailers are seeing increased traffic as the nation’s economy continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, but one financial expert says they need to be savvy moving forward.
Ben Johnston, chief operating officer with Kapitus, a New York-based firm that provides financing to small businesses, said stores looking to remain vital need to be attuned to how people are living their lives now as opposed to pre-pandemic.
He cited clothing as an example.
In pre-pandemic days, many employees arrived at the office in business attire. But now things are more informal, thanks to remote ZOOM sessions, so clothing stores should probably reduce their inventory of business attire and focus more heavily on casual apparel.
Jeannie Disalvo, an interior designer at Urbanism Furniture in Costa Mesa, said there’s no substitute for seeing products first-hand that you can touch — and sit down on.
“I had a young couple come in who were looking at sectionals,” she said. “They found one they liked but couldn’t afford it, so they ordered something online. When they got it, it was scratchy and stiff as a board, so they sent it back and came back here and bought something from me.”
Urbanism Furniture gets new merchandise every day, and many of the products are made in Los Angeles, Disalvoso said, so customers don’t have to wait for the sofas, chairs and other home furnishings to arrive from China or elsewhere.
Johnston said e-commerce has also fueled more impulse buys among consumers, so physical stores would do well to have those kinds of items on hand.
Lastly, he said businesses are sometimes in a better bargaining position to negotiate lease rates since some retail spaces have remained vacant since the onset of COVID-19.
Burt P. Flickinger III, managing director for the retail consulting firm Strategic Resource Group, said major players have taken advantage of empty big-box space.
“Petco has been getting a lot of great stores that way,” he said. “And companies like Costco and Target are getting better locations with more customer traffic, and they’re paying less in rent.”
That has reduced vacant rates. Data from Avison Young show the retail vacancy rate for the second quarter of 2022 was down across Southern California markets. In Los Angeles County, the rate was 5.8%, while Orange County stood at 4.6% and the Inland Empire’s rate was 7%.
Johnston said Kapitus has seen a significant uptick in activity among brick-and-mortar retailers.
“There has been a strong rebound in applications for credit over the past year,” he said. “We’re actually getting back to the same level we saw just before the pandemic.”
Data from Kapitus show the company received 1,880 credit applications from retailers in August 2022 compared with 1,174 a year earlier. Business seeking credit are typically looking to expand their operations, add additional locations, hire more workers or buy needed products and supplies.
On a larger scale, figures from the Department of Commerce show U.S. retail sales hit $6.6 trillion in 2021, a 17.9% jump from 2020. And brick-and-mortar sales grew faster than e-commerce for the first time ever, with physical store sales growing by 18.5% versus e-commerce growth of 14.2%.
More recent data for the second quarter of 2022 showed overall retail sales topped $1.7 trillion through June of this year, a 7.2% uptick from the same period in 2021. That outpaced e-commerce growth, which totaled $257.2 billion and rose 6.8% year-over-year.
Brick-and-mortar retail — which was already struggling with such major players as Macy’s and Nordstrom weathering declines — got further hammered during the early days of the pandemic when businesses were temporarily shuttered and people sheltered at home to avoid exposure to the virus.
The lockdowns saw more people turn to Amazon and other e-commerce sites. Consumers have grown to love the convenience of buying online, but a growing number have returned to in-store shopping.
Joe Gomez, CEO of Tango Down LE, which owns the Commando Military Surplus store on Main Street in Newhall, can attest to that. His shop had an advantage, as it was deemed an essential business during the early days of the pandemic and could remain open.
But he’s still seen a significant increase in foot traffic over the past year.
“All of the stores on Main Street are saying the same thing,” he said. “People are tired of shopping online and want to support local businesses.”
Johnston ties some of the increased in-store shopping to relaxed COVID-19 restrictions in the workplace.
“More and more employees are venturing back to the office, and that’s bringing back a population to parts of cities that might have had a fall-off in foot traffic,” he said. “We’re still finding our footing in how people will work in the future.”
Flickinger said the success of brick-and-mortar stores depends largely on the types of products they sell.
“If it’s consumable or pet-related, it’s doing great,” he said. “If it’s consumer electronics, computers or office supplies … not so great. Clothing and sporting goods aren’t doing so good, either.”
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With the Fairview fire still burning near Hemet, there are opportunities for the public to help those whose lives have been affected.
Here’s how you can assist.
American Red Cross
To donate to the American Red Cross, visit its website, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or make a $10 donation by texting REDCROSS to 90999. Another way to donate is to volunteer for the American Red Cross. Learn more here.
San Jacinto farmers market
The San Jacinto Certified Farmers Market is offering food, snacks, water, clothes and hygiene products to those impacted by the blaze.
People can pick up items at 2575 S. San Jacinto Ave. until 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. They also can do so Sunday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The organization is seeking donations of hygiene items and non-perishable food.
Information: Amya Daniels, 951-710-7133.
To suggest an addition to this list, email msolis@scng.com
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Rocket Mortgage, the nation’s largest conventional home-loan provider, increased its conforming loan limits to $715,000 as of Tuesday, Sept. 6, well ahead of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Nov. 30 annual announcement for 2023.
The FHFA’s 2022 conforming loan limit for all Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages is $647,200.
Why such an early announcement?
“This is a unique market. We want to use every inch to help our borrowers,” said Austin Niemiec, executive vice president at Rocket Pro TPO. “With rates and pricing rising, (making this announcement) several months early is a big win.”
The online news site HousingWire reported Wednesday, Sept. 7, that lender United Wholesale Mortgage is matching Rocket Mortgage’s ceiling on conforming loans, which qualify for lower rates.
Freddie Mac announced Thursday, Sept. 8, that rates for the average 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 5.89%, the highest rate since the fall of 2008. The average rate for the 15-year fixed jumped above 5% for the first time since December 2011.
Rocket Mortgage’s market share for conventional conforming loans was 8.2% through the second quarter of the year, the largest market share in the nation, according to Guy Cecala, CEO and publisher of Inside Mortgage Finance. Nearly 78% of its business was for conforming conventional loans.
By boosting their conforming loan limits, Rocket and United Wholesale Mortgage are offering a price break for purchase, refinance or cash-out refinance loans of $647,201 to $715,000. That gives them a jump on the competition until the FHFA announces 2023 rates for all lenders in November.
For Los Angeles and Orange counties, there is a so-called high-balance loan limit (or agency jumbo) for loan balances of $647,201 to $970,800. High-balance rates may be at least one-half point higher than conforming loan rates.
(Full disclosure: My mortgage brokerage, Mortgage Grader, is a longtime Rocket customer.)
For example, the 30-year fixed conforming rate for a homebuyer putting 20% down with excellent credit was 5.75% with a cost of 0.153 point, or just over one-eighth of a percentage point.
The high-balance rate with the same parameters came in at 6.25%. with a cost of 0.103 of a point. The monthly payment on the conforming loan is $225 lower: $4,085 for the conforming loan vs. $4,310 for the high-balance loan.
FHFA doesn’t consider the Inland Empire to be a high-cost area, so there’s no “agency jumbo” available in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Borrowers there had to apply for jumbo loans when their mortgage exceeded $647,200 this year.
Jumbo fixed-rate mortgages tend to have higher rates, with tougher qualifying standards to boot. But Inland Empire borrowers are eligible for this Rocket boost to $715,000 without having to apply for a jumbo fixed.
Each year, the FHFA calculates the agency loan limit for the following year to reflect the change in the average U.S. house price for the third quarter of each year. This calculation is based on average U.S. home price increases for the previous year in the FHFA House Price Index.
While the third quarter has not yet ended, the national median sales price for the second quarter increased 17.7% from the year before.
Rocket bumped its conforming number by just 10.5%. So, it’s likely FHFA’s 2023 conforming loan limit will be higher than $715,000.
Why didn’t Rocket bump the agency jumbo loan limits as well?
“Because the change estimation isn’t as straightforward as the conventional conforming,” said John Perich, Rocket Central’s public relations director.
Rocket is making this offer available to borrowers using mortgage brokers and those applying directly for a loan.
If you are going to consider Rocket, you should compare pricing for both consumer-direct applications and using a mortgage broker. You can apply directly on Rocket’s website, or you can search for a Rocket-approved mortgage broker near you.
You can also inquire with other lenders to see if they will match the Rocket’s higher conforming balance offer. As we get closer to FHFA’s Nov. 30 announcement, expect more lenders to match.
Freddie Mac rate news: The 30-year fixed rate averaged 5.89%, 23 basis points higher than last week. The 15-year fixed rate averaged 5.16%, 18 basis points higher than last week. Rates for both hit 11 1/2-year highs.
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a 0.8% decrease in mortgage applications from the previous week.
Bottom line: Assuming a borrower gets the average 30-year fixed rate on a conforming $647,200 loan, last year’s payment was $1,148 less than this week’s payment of $3,835.
What I see: Locally, well-qualified borrowers can get the following fixed-rate mortgages without points: A 30-year FHA at 5.125%, a 15-year conventional at 5.125%, a 30-year conventional at 5.75%, a 15-year conventional high-balance ($647,201 to $970,800) at 5.625%, a 30-year conventional high-balance at 6.25% and a 30-year purchase jumbo at 5.5%.
Eye catcher loan of the week: A 30-year jumbo ARM locked at 4.5% for the first five years, with one point cost.
Jeff Lazerson is a mortgage broker. He can be reached at 949-334-2424 or jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com. His website is www.mortgagegrader.com.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, has died. She was 96 . Elizabeth spent more than seven decades on the throne as the U.K. rebuilt from war, lost an empire, transformed its economy and both entered and left the European Union. She was a constant presence, the only monarch most Britons have ever known, and she guided the institution of the monarchy through choppy waters. She likely met more people than anyone in history, and her image, which adorned stamps, coins and bank notes, was among the most reproduced in the world. But her inner life and opinions remained largely an enigma. The impact of her loss will be huge, and unpredictable.
FILE – In this 1927 file photo, Princess Elizabeth, left, is taken for a ride in the grounds of Windsor Castle with her cousin, the honorable Gerald Lascelles, right, son of Princess Royal, in Windsor, England. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died on Thursday, Sept, 8, 2022. She was 96. (AP Photo, File)
FILE – In this 1937 file photo, Britain’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, pose for a family portrait with their two daughters, Princess Elizabeth, center, and Princess Margaret. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died on Thursday, Sept, 8, 2022. She was 96. (AP Photo, File)
FILE – In this May 12, 1937 file photo, Britain’s Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, on the day of the coronation of their father, King George VI, in London. Queen Elizabeth is at left. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died. She was 96. Buckingham Palace made the announcement in a statement on Thursday Sept. 8, 2022. (AP Photo, File)
FILE – In this June 6, 1937 file photo Britain’s Princess Elizabeth, the-apparent to the throne as the king’s oldest daughter, waves to the crowd which watched her leave Buckingham Palace in London. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died on Thursday, Sept, 8, 2022. She was 96. (AP Photo, File)
FILE – In this Oct. 13, 1940 file photo, Britain’s Princess Elizabeth, right and Princess Margaret make their first radio broadcast, in London. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died on Thursday, Sept, 8, 2022. She was 96. (AP Photo, File)
FILE – Britain’s Princess Elizabeth, a Junior Commander in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, receives a clock presented to her by her old associates at the camp where she received her early training, during a ceremony at the No. 1 M.T. Training Center, in Camberley, England, Aug. 3, 1945. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died. She was 96. Buckingham Palace made the announcement in a statement on Thursday Sept. 8, 2022. (AP Photo, File)
FILE – In this Aug. 1951 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, stands with her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne at Clarence House, the royal couple’s London residence. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died. She was 96. Buckingham Palace made the announcement in a statement on Thursday Sept. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Eddie Worth, File)
FILE – In this June. 2, 1953 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh wave to supporters from the balcony at Buckingham Palace, following her coronation at Westminster Abbey, London. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died. She was 96. Buckingham Palace made the announcement in a statement on Thursday Sept. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Leslie Priest, File)
FILE – In this April 30, 1955 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret, right, look in different directions, as they attend the West Norfolk hunt point-to-point races, in Sporle, England. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died. She was 96. Buckingham Palace made the announcement in a statement on Thursday Sept. 8, 2022. (AP Photo, File)
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip acknowledge applause with waves after a brief talk by the Queen at a press reception at the Statler Hotel in Washington on Oct. 17, 1957. (AP Photo/William J. Smith)
FILE – In this Nov. 4, 1957 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, left meets US actress Jayne Mansfield and British actor Stanley Baker, during an annual royal film festival at London’s Odeon Theatre. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died. She was 96. Buckingham Palace made the announcement in a statement on Thursday Sept. 8, 2022. (AP Photo, File)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were greeted by Liberian President William Tubman and his wife Antoinette Padmore Tubman, on their arrival in the capital city of Monrovia for a one-day visit, Nov. 23, 1961. The British monarch, who had just completed an extensive state tour of Ghana, headed for Freetown, Sierra Leone, on her West Africa trip. (AP Photo)
FILE – In this previously unpublished 1969 file photo, one of a series specially taken to show the informal life of Prince Charles, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, background centre and Prince Philip sit with their children Prince Edward, left, Princess Anne, background, Prince Charles, foreground and Prince Andrew, right at Sandringham House, in Sandringham, England. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died. She was 96. Buckingham Palace made the announcement in a statement on Thursday Sept. 8, 2022. (AP Photo, File)
Queen Elizabeth II and Earl Spencer wave to the crowd as the drive away from St. Paul’s Cathedral after the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer on July 29, 1981 in London. (AP Photo)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II followed by Princess Diana, the Princess of Wales and Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, arrive for the State Opening of Parliament in London on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1984. (AP Photo/Bob Dear/Bipna/Pool/Rota)
FILE – In this Aug. 4, 1987 file photo Diana, Princess of Wales, left, and Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II smile to well-wishers outside Clarence House gathered on Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s birthday, in London. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died. She was 96. Buckingham Palace made the announcement in a statement on Thursday Sept. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Cleaver, File)
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh wave from the balcony at Buckingham Palace, Saturday, June 11, 1988 after the Trooping of the Color. The Prince and Princess of Wales talk at right while Prince Harry peers over the railing at left, and older brother Prince William looks right. (AP Photo/Steve Holland)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother celebrates her 94th birthday outside Clarence House, London, on Aug. 4th, 1994, with her great-grandson Prince William. The Queen Mother greeted children outside Clarence House, who gave her presents and greetings. (AP Photo/Grant)
FILE – Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II waves to the crowd as she arrives in the Royal Box in the gardens of Buckingham Palace Monday June 3, 2002, during the second concert to commemorate her Golden Jubilee. Others are, Prince Philip, left, Lady Sarah Chatto, second right, Prince Charles, right, and Camilla Parker Bowles, center second row (behind Chatto). After seven decades, the United Kingdom has a new woman to call queen. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will be known as Queen Consort, a title that came with Queen Elizabeth II’s blessing after many years of contention, dating back to the years before she even married Prince Charles. (Stephen Hird, Pool Photo via AP, File)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II laughs as she meets the public during a walkabout to celebrate her 80th birthday in Windsor, England, Friday April, 21, 2006. The Queen was born on April, 21, 1926 and became Queen in February 1952. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, left, is welcomed by children waving Britain’s Union Jack flags, upon her arrival at British Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, Friday, May 16, 2008. The Queen is making her first visit to Turkey in nearly 37 years to highlight the importance Britain attaches to the predominantly Muslim country that is vying for European Union membership. (AP Photo/Firat Yurdakul, Pool)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II walks with Prince Philip in the Palace of Westminster, on her way to the House of Lords to make her annual speech, which sets out the government’s plans for the next parliamentary session, at the State Opening of Parliament in London, Wednesday Dec. 3, 2008.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant, pool)
CORRECTS DATE TO 2012 Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II reads the Queen’s Speech to lawmakers in the House of Lords in London, Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Queen Elizabeth II said Wednesday that Britain’s government plans to finally reform the centuries-old House of Lords and introduce direct elections for members. Announcing the government’s new legislative program in an opulent pageant of pomp and politics, the queen said planned laws would introduce a smaller, mainly upper elected chamber. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)
Queen Elizabeth II sits on the throne beside Prince Philip, right, in the House of Lords prior to delivering the Queen’s Speech at the Palace of Westminster in London Tuesday, May, 25, 2010. Queen Elizabeth II has opened Parliament nearly 60 times, but she will have an unfamiliar task Tuesday as she sets out the legislative program of a coalition government _ the country’s first since World War II. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)
Britain Queen Elizabeth II, center, reacts as she and her family watch a fly pass, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after returning from the Trooping the Colour ceremony marking the Queen’s official birthday, in London, Saturday, June 12, 2010. From left is Princess Eugenie, unidentified boys, Princess Beatrice, Prince William, Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Queen Elizabeth II Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Michael of Kent, Prince Philip, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince Charles. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
From left, Prince Phillip, Carole Middleton, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall stand outside of Westminster Abbey after the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Fishmonger Pat O’Connell shows his wares to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to the English Market in Cork, Ireland, Friday May 20, 2011, on the fourth and final day of her first-ever state visit to Ireland. The ambitious trip has been hailed by many as consolidating a new era of cooperation between England and Ireland, (AP Photo/pool)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, left, and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, ride in an open horse drawn carriage as she return to Buckingham Palace from the Horse Guards Parade after the Trooping the Colour ceremony marking her official birthday in London, Saturday, June 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Akira Suemori)
Queen Elizabeth II inspects an honor guard after her arrival at Fairbairn airforce base in Canberra, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011. The Queen is on a tour to Australia, her first visit since 2006. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II departs St Paul’s Cathedral, London with the Dean of St Paul’s David Ison, left, following a service of thanksgiving on the last day of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in London, Tuesday, June 5, 2012. Crowds cheering “God save the queen!” and pealing church bells greeted Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday as she arrived for a service at St. Paul’s Cathedral on the last of four days of celebrations of her 60 years on the throne.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Britain’s Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, left, laughs as Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II gestures while they watch part of a children’s sports event during a visit to Vernon Park in Nottingham, central England, Wednesday, June 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Phil Noble, Pool)
FILE – In this Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II looks up and waves to members of staff of The Foreign and Commonwealth Office as she ends an official visit which is part of her Jubilee celebrations in London. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died on Thursday, Sept, 8, 2022. She was 96. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant Pool, File)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she leaves the State Opening of Parliament, at the Houses of Parliament in London, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year. The Queen delivered a speech which set out the government’s agenda for the coming year. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by Prince Philip, leaves after attending a service of commemoration to pay tribute to members of the British armed forces past and present who served on operations in Afghanistan, at St Paul’s Cathedral, in central London, Friday, March 13, 2015. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II passes the choir as she leaves after attending the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London, Monday, March 14, 2016. Organized by the Royal Commonwealth Society, the service is the largest annual inter-faith gathering in the United Kingdom. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Queen Elizabeth II meets well-wishers during a walkabout close to Windsor Castle as she celebrates her 90th birthday, in Berkshire, England, Thursday, April 21, 2016. (John Stillwell/Pool Photo via AP)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh are greeted by an elephant at the Zoological Society of London’s Whipsnade Zoo, where they officially opened the zoo’s new Centre for Elephant Care as part of a visit, Tuesday April 11, 2017. (Chris Radburn//PA via AP)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she attends an event at Newbury Racecourse in Newbury England, Friday April 21, 2017. The Queen celebrated her 91st birthday on Friday. (Andrew Matthews/PA via AP)
Members of Britain’s Royal family from left, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Princess Eugenie, Queen Elizabeth II, background Timothy Laurence, Princess Beatrice, Prince Philip, Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince William watch a fly past as they appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, after attending the annual Trooping the Colour Ceremony in London, Saturday, June 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, right, walk through the Royal Gallery in the Houses of Parliament prior to the Queen making The Queen’s Speech during the State Opening of Parliament in London, Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Queen Elizabeth II goes to parliament Wednesday to outline the government’s legislative program with far less pageantry than usual in a speech expected to be dominated by Britain’s plans for leaving the European Union. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II shows her enjoyment during day three of the Royal Ascot race meeting at Ascot Racecourse, England, Thursday June 22, 2017. Earlier in the day the queen’s husband, the Duke of Edinburg, was discharged from hospital after spending two nights being treated for an unspecified infection. ( Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II leaves after attending the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London, Monday, March 12, 2018. Organised by The Royal Commonwealth Society, the Commonwealth Service is the largest annual inter-faith gathering in the United Kingdom. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, pool)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II stands by after unveiling a portrait of Joshua Reynolds by the artist himself, in a new gallery at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. The Royal Academy of Arts has completed a major redevelopment of its galleries for the academy’s 250th anniversary year. Reynolds was a founder and first president of the Royal Academy of Arts. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by crowds of people during a visit with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex to Chester, north west England, Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Eddie Mulholland/Pool Photo via AP)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, with Prince Charles, delivers the Queen’s Speech at the official State Opening of Parliament in London, Monday Oct. 14, 2019. (Victoria Jones/Pool via AP)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II delivers the Queen’s Speech during the official State Opening of Parliament in London, Monday Oct. 14, 2019. (Toby Melville/Pool via AP)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles walk behind the Imperial State Crown as they arrive in the chamber for the State Opening of Parliament, in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London, Thursday Dec. 19, 2019. Queen Elizabeth II will formally open a new session of Britain’s Parliament on Thursday, with a speech giving the first concrete details of what Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to do with his commanding House of Commons majority. (Aaron Chown, Pool via AP)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II receives flowers as she leaves after the officially opening of the new premises of the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals in London, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II reacts as she looks out during a ceremony to mark her official birthday at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Saturday June 13, 2020. Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday is being marked with a smaller ceremony than usual this year, as the annual Trooping the Color parade is canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Queen celebrates her 94th birthday this year. (Toby Melville/Pool via AP)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II visits the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) at Porton Down, England, Thursday Oct. 15, 2020, to view the Energetics Enclosure and display of weaponry and tactics used in counter intelligence. (Ben Stansall/Pool via AP)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II delivers a speech in the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, Tuesday May 11, 2021. (Chris Jackson/Pool via AP)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II visits the set of the long running television series Coronation Street, in Manchester, England, Thursday July 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)
In this undated photo issued on Thursday Dec. 23, 2021, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II records her annual Christmas broadcast in Windsor Castle, Windsor, England. The photograph at left shows The Queen and Prince Philip taken in 2007 at Broadlands to mark their Diamond wedding anniversary. (Victoria Jones/Pool via AP)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II smiles while receiving the President of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis and his wife Paola Cassis during an audience at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Thursday, April 28, 2022. (Dominic Lipinski/Pool Photo via AP)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II unveils a plaque to mark the Elizabeth line’s official opening at Paddington station in London, Tuesday May 17, 2022, to mark the completion of London’s Crossrail project. (Andrew Matthews/Pool via AP)
Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she watches from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Color ceremony in London, Thursday, June 2, 2022, on the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. The events over a long holiday weekend in the U.K. are meant to celebrate the monarch’s 70 years of service. (Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo via AP)
Queen Elizabeth II stands as Prince Louis covers his ears on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, Thursday, June 2, 2022, on the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. The events over a long holiday weekend in the U.K. are meant to celebrate the monarch’s 70 years of service. (Aaron Chown/Pool Photo via AP)
Queen Elizabeth II stands on the balcony during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant at the Buckingham Palace in London, Sunday, June 5, 2022, on the last of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. The pageant will be a carnival procession up The Mall featuring giant puppets and celebrities that will depict key moments from the Queen Elizabeth II’s seven decades on the throne. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)
Britain’s Prince Charles, and Queen Elizabeth II appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant outside Buckingham Palace in London, Sunday June 5, 2022, on the last of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. The pageant will be a carnival procession up The Mall featuring giant puppets and celebrities that will depict key moments from the Queen Elizabeth II’s seven decades on the throne. (Hannah McKay/Pool Photo via AP)
From left, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince George, Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant outside Buckingham Palace in London, Sunday June 5, 2022, on the last of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. The pageant will be a carnival procession up The Mall featuring giant puppets and celebrities that will depict key moments from the Queen Elizabeth II’s seven decades on the throne. (Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo via AP)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, left, welcomes Liz Truss during an audience at Balmoral, Scotland, where she invited the newly elected leader of the Conservative party to become Prime Minister and form a new government, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. (Jane Barlow/Pool Photo via AP) | https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2022/09/08/photos-queen-elizabeth-ii-through-the-years/ | 2022-09-08T20:01:27Z | pasadenastarnews.com | control | https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2022/09/08/photos-queen-elizabeth-ii-through-the-years/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Before the second Monday of September, Idaho school districts that qualify have the ability to levy emergency funds from taxpayers without voter approval if more students show up than expected and additional funding is needed to support their learning, reports our partners from the Coeur d'Alene Press.
The Coeur d'Alene School Board is holding a special meeting at noon Friday to discuss a potential emergency levy.
"We schedule this meeting every year, whether we need it or not," district spokesman Scott Maben said Tuesday. "If there’s an (attendance) increase, the board could consider an emergency levy. We won’t know until Friday morning."
The need is based on average attendance — not enrollment — from the first week of school.
School districts showing the need for these funds must certify with county commissioners and request a school emergency fund levy upon all taxable property in the district.
These levies allow growing school districts to exercise elective taxing authority granted under state law to seek property tax relief at the start of each school year, without voter approval. The funds cover costs of educating additional students for whom districts have not yet received a state appropriation. Emergency levy eligibility is determined by comparing the average daily attendance of the first three days of school with the previous year’s numbers.
Post Falls Superintendent Dena Naccarato said Post Falls generally tries not to use the emergency levy option. Post Falls did not have a meeting scheduled for its board to discuss it further as of Tuesday afternoon.
"It truly is funding districts to pay for new students who weren't accounted for in last year’s numbers," Naccarato said. "We won't have attendance numbers until the end of this week."
The Press reported that in 2019 Post Falls School District approved $615,000 in one-time emergency funds to offset costs when it grew by 144 students. This paid for new teachers, one school bus, six support personnel, textbooks, desks and technology. The district saw a reduced tax rate that year even with the emergency levy.
That same year the Lakeland Joint School District approved an emergency levy for $259,722 to support an increase of 47 students when its average daily attendance in the first three days of school grew from 4,457 students in 2018 to 4,504 in 2019.
In September 2021, Lakeland did not authorize an emergency levy despite overcrowding. Former Superintendent Becky Meyer's recommendation to enact an emergency levy was denied by the school board by a 3-2 vote.
Lakeland School Board Chair Michelle Thompson said the board would only consider an emergency levy at the recommendation of the superintendent. She said her district's chief financial officer, who reviews the average daily attendance the first three days of school and reports that information to the superintendent, is conservative in his approach with the district's budget.
"The school's annual budget is prepared off of assumptions," Thompson said Wednesday. "When the actual growth exceeds the assumed growth on the prepared budget, an emergency exists.
"While I understand the purpose of an emergency fund levy, I don't like it because the determination of taxes is taken out of the taxpayers' hands," Thompson continued. "Taxpayers should have the right to vote on any and all taxation. Last year, our board was asked to implement an emergency fund levy. The board voted not to implement the levy, and instead found the money within our budget to meet the needs of the growth."
Lakeland Superintendent Lisa Arnold said she is not planning to recommend an emergency levy to the board. She said her district had set aside Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief dollars to handle any new hires in the fall. She is also looking ahead to the supplemental levy ask coming next spring.
"Our people are being taxed already," Arnold said. "We are doing everything we can to take care of what we can take care of without going to the patrons for taxes."
Maben said Coeur d'Alene hasn't enacted an emergency levy in at least three years. He said this levy has nothing to do with the school plant facilities levy election Coeur d'Alene ran Aug. 30.
"If they recognize attendance is higher than what they budgeted for, they can add more if they need to hire teachers or if they have other needs not anticipated by the start of the year," Maben said, adding that even if significantly more students show up and an emergency levy is justified, the board would still have to vote on whether to move forward with it if district staff recommends it go before the board.
"The board has always liked to have that conversation in public so people understand the provision of that emergency levy," Maben said.
The Coeur d'Alene School Board meets at the Midtown Meeting Center, 1505 N. Fifth St., Coeur d'Alene.
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SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward announced Wednesday that the city would begin enforcing its current sit-and-lie ordinance. She also announced that the city council would vote on a revised illegal camping ordinance during their next meeting on Monday.
The announcement comes as the new homeless shelter on Trent Avenue opened its doors to the public on Tuesday.
Although the city's sit-and-lie and illegal camping ordinances have some similarities, the two have different restrictions across different areas of the city.
So, what's the difference between the two?
Spokane's sit-and-lie ordinance prohibits sitting or laying on a public sidewalk between 6 a.m. and midnight every day. This includes lying on a blanket, sitting on a chair, stool or any other object that can be put on a public sidewalk.
The ordinance prohibits sitting or lying on any drinking fountain, trash can, planter, bicycle rack or any other sidewalk fixture that is not designed to be sat on. It also prohibits sitting or lying in any entrance or exit from any building, parking lot or loading dock.
These restrictions apply in an area roughly from Maple to Division streets and Interstate 90 to Spokane Falls Boulevard. The ordinance defines specific prohibitions and exceptions for enforceability, including when shelter space is unavailable.
There are exemptions to the rule, including sitting or lying down due to a medical emergency, participating in a parade or festival or operating a business with permission to occupy the sidewalk.
Spokane's current sit-and-lie ordinance was passed in 2014 and has not been updated since. The city stopped enforcing the ordinance in 2018 due to not enough shelter space being available at the time. Enforcement also stopped in June 2021 when the Way Out Homeless Shelter closed its doors.
Now, however, the Trent Avenue shelter, which the mayor has said can hold 250 people, allows the city to begin enforcing the ordinance once again.
To read the city's full sit-and-lie ordinance, click here.
Under Spokane's current illegal camping ordinance, camping is not allowed on any public property, including conservation lands and natural areas near the Spokane River. However, the ordinance is also not enforced if there is no shelter space.
This ordinance has not been updated since 2018, but the Spokane City Council is preparing to consider an update to the ordinance during its meeting on Monday night. The changes were drafted by the mayor in coordination with the city council.
Both the city council and the mayor's proposals allow for enforcement at all times in some specified locations. The proposed changes would also prohibit camping at all times, regardless of the availability of shelter space, anywhere where an officer can document that the activity poses a substantial danger to any person, an immediate threat or unreasonable risk of harm to public health or safety, or disruption to vital government services
Both proposals would also enforce the camping ordinance in the following areas:
- Within 50 feet of railroad viaducts located within the Spokane Police Department's Downtown Precinct boundary and within three blocks of any congregate shelter
- Along the banks of the Spokane River and Latah Creek unless there is no shelter space available
Both proposals also have no effect on people camping on private or state-owned land, meaning the people camping in the lot near I-90 would be exempt from both ordinances.
To read the city's current illegal camping ordinance, click here.
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SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The 2022 Spokane County Interstate Fair will bring three artists to its concert lineup during the fair festivities.
The theme for the 2022 Spokane County Interstate Fair is "All Systems Go." This year's concert artists include country singer Cole Swindell, country musician Elle King and rapper Nelly.
All three concert tickets include a no-cost fair admission ticket if purchased before midnight on Thursday, Sept. 8. The gate admission ticket is no longer included with concert ticket purchase at 11:59 p.m. that day.
Here's who you can expect to see at the Spokane County Interstate Fair:
Monday, Sept. 12: Cole Swindell
Grammy-nominated country artist Cole Swindell will be one of the three artists headlining this year at the Spokane Fairgrounds.
He will be performing on Monday, Sep. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Spokane County Interstate Fair.
Ticket prices range from $30 to $75.
Swindell is a Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum rising superstar who has toured with country music superstars including Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean and Florida Georgia Line. He officially became a headliner on his Reason To Drink Tours in 2018.
Fans will enjoy hit songs like “You Should Be Here,” "Never Say Never," "Single Saturday Night," and "Middle of a Memory.".
Swindell has played on some of the biggest stages in the world, including the first-ever live radio and TV broadcast from the 57th-floor terrace of 4 World Trade Center, overlooking the Freedom Tower, where he performed his hit “You Should Be Here.”
Wednesday, Sept. 14: Elle King
Award-winning recording artist Elle King will perform on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Spokane Fairgrounds.
King is a multi-platinum, award-winning recording artist with more than 1.5 billion streams worldwide. King reunited with Miranda Lambert in 2021 to collaborate on the song “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home),” which debuted No.1 on Billboard’s Rock and Country Digital Song Sales Charts. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for best country/duo group performance in 2022.
Another one of King's hit songs includes “Ex’s & Oh’s," which has more than 169 million views on YouTube and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance, Best Rock Song and Alternative Rock Song in 2016.
Fans can enjoy King's hit songs at the fair including "America's Sweetheart," "Wild Love," "Shame," "Playing for the Keeps," and "Good Girls."
Tickets can be purchased through the TicketsWest website. Tickets are also available onsite at Atomic Threads Boutique located at 1905 N Monroe St. in Spokane.
Ticket prices range from $30 to $40.
Thursday, Sept. 15: Nelly
Nelly will be one of the three artists performing this year at the Spokane Fairgrounds. He will be performing on Thursday, Sep.15 at 7 p.m.
Nelly is a Diamond Selling, multi-platinum and Grammy award-winning rap superstar. He has continually raised the bar for the entertainment industry since stepping on the scene in 2000 with his distinctive vocals.
Nelly’s "Country Grammar" album and his song “Cruise” with Florida Georgia Line both achieved Diamond status in 2016. He is touring around the globe and recently was the first artist to play in Saudi Arabia with a mixed gender/family crowd.
On Thursday, Sept. 15, fans will enjoy Nelly's hit songs including "Batter Up," "Grillz," "Ride wit Me," "My Place," "Just a Dream," and "Dilemma."
Ticket prices range from $30 to $75.
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SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — As the 2022 Spokane County Interstate Fair approaches, Spokanites should be aware of what they, their friends and family can enjoy.
Here's a list of the different themes fairgoers can enjoy over the course of ten days at the Spokane County Fairgrounds.
Friday, Sept. 9- Nom Nom Day
Opening day events include the Flying Fools High Dive Show at 1 p.m., the Magic of Rafael Illusions/ Extreme Side Show at 4 p.m. and countless livestock judging events.
Saturday, Sept. 10 – Columbia Bank Day
This day's events include youth goat judging at 11:30 a.m., a butter-making demonstration at 1:30 p.m., Kids Pedal Tractor racing at 3 p.m. and All Alaskan Racing Pigs at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 11 – Carpet’s Barn – Heroes' Day
Heroes' Day's events include a Lego Building Contest at 1 p.m., the Magic of Rafael Illusions at 3 p.m., and Kids' Mutton Bustin' at 7 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 12 – Senior Day
Senior Day includes an Antique Tractor Pull Show at 2 p.m., a feature of the Legendary Longhorns at 2:30 p.m., and a Poultry Costume Contest at 4: 30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 13 – Sensory Day
Sensory Day features Open Horse Ranch Riding at 10 a.m., Old Coots Giving Advice at 3 p.m., and a Spokane Falls Needlework Guild Demo at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 14 – (No special theme scheduled)
This day's events include Open and Youth Floral Judging at 8 a.m., a Blacksmithing Demonstration at 11 a.m., and the Close to My Heart Card Making Demo with Shannon Smoldt at 4 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 15 – Pepsi Day
Pepsi Day's events include a Rope Making Demonstration with Phil Kuhnkey at 11 a.m., Open Horse Department Awards at 3 p.m. and Corn-Hold Play for Fun at 4 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 16 – Washington Lottery Day
Washington Lottery Day includes Open Class Beef Judging at 10 a.m., Youth Llama Judging at 11 a.m., and a Mixed Media Painting Demo by Robyn Smith at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 17 – BECU Day
BECU Day includes a Model T Club Car Show at 10 a.m., a Pumpkin Carving Activity sponsored by Mark and Mary Jepsen at 11 a.m., and Youth Horse English then Western Judging at noon.
Sunday, Sept. 18 – STCU Free Admission for all School Employees Day (Coats 4 Kids)
This day includes a Wood Stove Cooking Demonstration at 10 a.m., a Corn Hole Tournament at 1 p.m., a Dairy Goat Costume Class at 2 p.m. and a Demolition Derby at 4 p.m.
More details on these events can be found on the fair’s official program.
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LONDON, UK — Condolences poured in from around the world Thursday after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, whose rule saw Britain through decades of change.
Elizabeth had been on the throne since 1952, when the nation was still rebuilding from the destruction of World War II, and became a global icon of calmness and fortitude through years of upheaval.
“She lived history, she made history, and with her passing she leaves a magnificent, inspirational legacy," Israeli President Isaac Herzog said.
In India, once a British colony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called her “a stalwart of our times.”
“She personified dignity and decency in public life,” Modi tweeted.
In Washington, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ordered the flags lowered to half-staff at the U.S. Capitol, her office said.
Caribbean leaders from Bermuda to Dominica and beyond mourned the queen’s death.
“Her passing ends an iconic 70-year reign and is a profound loss for the commonwealth of nations and the world,” tweeted Roosevelt Skerrit, Dominica’s prime minister.
Minutes later, Bermuda Premier David Burt issued a statement noting that her reign “has spanned decades of such immense change for the United Kingdom and the world.”
Pope Francis told King Charles III in a telegram that he is praying for “eternal rest” for Charles' late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
The pontiff said he was deeply saddened to learn of the queen's death on Thursday at her Scotland estate, Balmoral Castle. He offered "heartfelt condolences to Your Majesty, the Members of the Royal Family, the People of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.”
Francis, who met with the queen in 2014, said, “I willingly join all who mourn her loss in praying for the late Queen’s eternal rest, and in paying tribute to her unstinting service to the good of the Nation and the Commonwealth, her example of devotion to duty, her steadfast witness of faith in Jesus Christ and her firm hope in his promises.”
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LONDON, UK — Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at age 96 after doctors announced they were "concerned" with her health earlier in the day. Members of the royal family had rushed to the queen's side at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
BBC channels interrupted programming with a special report confirming the queen's death. With a somber tone and dressed in black, a presenter announced the queen died peacefully in Scotland.
The BBC played the national anthem, “God Save the Queen,” over a portrait of her in full regalia and the flag over Buckingham Palace was lowered to half-staff as the second Elizabethan age came to a close.
Her 73-year-old son Prince Charles automatically became king and will be known as King Charles III, his office announced. Charles’ second wife, Camilla, will be known as the Queen Consort.
BBC reported the King and Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral Castle and return to London tomorrow.
Watch the moment the queen's death was announced on live television:
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LONDON, UK — Prince Charles says the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, “is a moment of the greatest sadness” for him and his family.
In a statement issued Thursday following the 96-year-old monarch's death at her Balmoral Castle estate in Scotland, Charles said: “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”
Charles, who became king upon his mother's death, said, “During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held.”
Charles is now the oldest person to take the British throne.
Meanwhile, condolences are pouring in from around the world following the death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.
French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted Thursday that the queen “embodied continuity and the unity of the British nation over 70 years. I retain the memory of a friend of France, a queen of hearts who marked as never before her country and her century.”
Germany’s foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, expressed sadness at the news, tweeting: “Germany remains forever grateful that she stretched out her hand to us in reconciliation after the terror of World War II.”
Italian Premier Mario Draghi in a condolence message hailed the queen as having been “the absolute protagonist of world history of the last 70 years.” Draghi, who is now acting in a caretaker role ahead of Italian parliamentary elections later this month, said Elizabeth had represented the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth “with equilibrium, wisdom, respect for institutions and for democracy.”
The Royal Family’s Twitter feed posted a black and white photograph of the queen smiling as they announced her death.
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LONDON, UK — After seven decades, the United Kingdom has a new woman to call queen.
Charles’ wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will be known as Queen Consort — a title that came with Queen Elizabeth II’s blessing after years of contention, dating back to the days before she even married Prince Charles.
It wasn’t always a given that the 75-year-old Camilla would take the title, even though it gives her none of the sovereign’s powers.
While the wife of a king is traditionally crowned queen, the question of what title Camilla would hold when Charles became king had been a tricky one for many years. That was due to sensitivity about her status as his second wife — and the wave of grief that washed over Britain following the death of his former wife, Princess Diana, in a car crash in 1997.
Charles and the royal household have moved carefully on the matter, mindful of lingering public perceptions of Camilla as the “third person” that ruined the marriage between Charles and the beloved princess.
But over the decades, Camilla has won over large parts of the British public with her discretion, down-to-earth personality and loyalty to her husband.
When Camilla and Charles married in a low-key civil ceremony in 2005, she was in fact the new Princess of Wales — Diana’s title — but she styled herself the Duchess of Cornwall instead.
Palace officials said for years that Camilla “intended” to be known as “Princess Consort” — instead of the traditional “Queen Consort” — when Charles acceded to the throne.
There is no precedent for the title Princess Consort, which was reportedly suggested by royal officials. The similar title of Prince Consort has only been used once — for Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901.
In a 2010 interview with NBC, Charles was asked if Camilla would become “Queen of England, if and when you become the monarch.” He hesitated as he replied, “That’s, well ... We’ll see, won’t we? That could be.”
The question was resolved when Elizabeth declared she wanted Camilla to be known as Queen Consort after her son became king. It was an endorsement that formally signified the royal family’s acceptance of Camilla as a respected senior member and was widely seen as a move by Elizabeth to pave a smooth transition to Charles’ reign.
“When, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes king, I know you will give him and his wife, Camilla, the same support that you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service,” Elizabeth said in February 2022, when she marked the 70th anniversary of her rule.
Charles said he and Camilla were “deeply conscious of the honor.”
“As we have sought together to serve and support Her Majesty and the people of our communities, my darling wife has been my own steadfast support throughout,” he said.
The most recent Queen Consort in British history was George VI’s wife Queen Elizabeth, known in later years as the Queen Mother after her daughter became monarch in 1952.
By custom, Camilla will be anointed at Charles’ coronation, although that could be omitted.
Born Camilla Rosemary Shand on July 17, 1947, she came from aristocrats with long and close links with Britain’s royal family. Her great-grandmother, Alice Keppel, was a romantic partner of King Edward VII.
She met Charles at a polo match in 1970 when she was 23 and he was considered to be the most eligible bachelor in Britain. The two immediately became close, and by the end of 1972, Charles was smitten. But the romance was interrupted by his eight months of naval duty.
In his absence, Camilla married her longtime boyfriend, army officer Andrew Parker Bowles, in 1973. The couple divorced in 1995, shortly after Charles gave an explosive television interview admitting an affair with Camilla. Charles and Diana divorced the next year.
Charles and Camilla waited another nine years, marrying in 2005 in a private ceremony at the Guildhall in Windsor.
Since then, Camilla has taken up dozens of royal duties. She is patron or president of more than 90 charities, and has shown particular interest in work on animals, promoting literacy and empowering women. She also has found her voice as a public speaker, earning respect by campaigning about difficult issues such as sexual violence against women and domestic abuse.
In 2021, she delivered what many called her landmark speech, urging “the men in our lives” to get involved in women’s rights and expressing sympathy for the families of women who are murdered.
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LONDON, UK — Prince Charles has been preparing for the crown his entire life. Now, at age 73, that moment has finally arrived.
Charles, the oldest person to ever assume the British throne, became King Charles III on Thursday following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. No date has been set for his coronation.
After an apprenticeship that began as a child, Charles embodies the modernization of the British monarchy. He was the first heir not educated at home, the first to earn a university degree and the first to grow up in the ever-intensifying glare of the media as deference to royalty faded.
He also alienated many with his messy divorce from the much-loved Princess Diana, and by straining the rules that prohibit royals from intervening in public affairs, wading into debates on issues such as environmental protection and architectural preservation,
“He now finds himself in, if you like, the autumn of his life, having to think carefully about how he projects his image as a public figure,” said historian Ed Owens. “He’s nowhere near as popular as his mother.”
Charles must figure out how to generate the “public support, a sense of endearment” that characterized the relationship Elizabeth had with the British public, Owens said.
In other words, will Charles be as loved by his subjects? It’s a question that has overshadowed his entire life.
A shy boy with a domineering father, Charles grew into a sometimes-awkward, understated man who is nevertheless confident in his own opinions. Unlike his mother, who refused to publicly discuss her views, Charles has delivered speeches and written articles on issues close to his heart, such as climate change, green energy and alternative medicine.
His accession to the throne is likely to fuel debate about the future of Britain’s largely ceremonial monarchy, seen by some as a symbol of national unity and others as an obsolete vestige of feudal history.
“We know the monarch and certainly the monarch’s family – they’re not meant to have political voices. They’re not meant to have political opinions. And the fact that he’s been flexing, if you like, his political muscle is something that he will have to be really careful with ... lest he be seen as unconstitutional,” said Owens, who wrote “The Family Firm: Monarchy, Mass Media and the British Public, 1932-53.”
Charles, who will be the head of state for the U.K. and 14 other countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, has defended his actions.
“I always wonder what meddling is, I always thought it was motivating,” he said in “Prince, Son and Heir: Charles at 70,” a 2018 documentary. “I’ve always been intrigued if it’s meddling to worry about the inner cities, as I did 40 years ago and what was happening or not happening there, the conditions in which people were living. If that’s meddling, I’m very proud of it.”
In the same interview, however, Charles acknowledged that as king, he wouldn’t be able to speak out or interfere in politics because the role of sovereign is different from being the Prince of Wales.
Charles has said he intends to reduce the number of working royals, cut expenses and better represent modern Britain.
But tradition matters, too, for a man whose office previously described the monarchy as “the focal point for national pride, unity and allegiance.”
That has meant a life of palaces and polo, attracting criticism that Charles was out of touch with everyday life, being lampooned for having a valet who purportedly squeezed toothpaste onto his brush.
But it was the disintegration of his marriage to Diana that made many question his fitness for the throne. Then, as he aged, his handsome young sons stole the limelight from a man who had a reputation for being as gray as his Saville Row suits.
Biographer Sally Bedell Smith, author of “Prince Charles: the Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life,’’ described him as being constantly overshadowed by others in the family, despite his destiny.
“I think the frustrations are not so much that he’s had to wait for the throne,” Smith told PBS. “I think his main frustration is that he has done so much and that ... he has been sort of massively misunderstood. He’s sort of been caught between two worlds: the world of his mother, revered, now beloved; and Diana, the ghost of whom still shadows him; and then his incredibly glamorous sons.”
It took years for many in Britain to forgive Charles for his admitted infidelity to Diana before “the people’s princess” died in a Paris car crash in 1997. But the public mood softened after he married Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005 and she became the Duchess of Cornwall.
Although Camilla played a significant role in the breakup of Charles and Diana, her self-deprecating style and salt-of-the-earth sense of humor eventually won over many Britons.
She helped Charles smile more in public by tempering his reserve and making him made him appear approachable, if not happier, as he cut ribbons, visited houses of worship, unveiled plaques and waited for the crown.
Her service was rewarded in February 2022, when Queen Elizabeth II said publicly that it was her “sincere wish” that Camilla should be known as “Queen Consort” after her son succeeded her, answering questions once and for all about her status in the Royal Family.
Prince Charles Philip Arthur George was born Nov. 14, 1948, in Buckingham Palace. When his mother acceded to the throne in 1952, the 3-year-old prince became the Duke of Cornwall. He became Prince of Wales at 20.
His school years were unhappy, with the future king being bullied by classmates at Gordonstoun, a Scottish boarding school that prides itself on building character through vigorous outdoor activities and educated his father, Philip.
Charles studied history at Cambridge University’s Trinity College, where in 1970 he became the first British royal to earn a university degree.
He then spent seven years in uniform, training as a Royal Air Force pilot before joining the Royal Navy, where he learned to fly helicopters. He ended his military career as commander of the HMS Bronington, a minesweeper, in 1976.
Charles’ relationship with Camilla began before he went to sea, but the romance foundered and she married a cavalry officer.
He met Lady Diana Spencer in 1977 when she was 16 and he was dating her older sister. Diana apparently didn’t see him again until 1980, and rumors of their engagement swirled after she was invited to spend time with Charles and the royal family.
They announced their engagement in February 1981. Some awkwardness in their relationship was immediately apparent when, during a televised interview about their betrothal, a reporter asked if they were in love. “Of course,” Diana answered immediately, while Charles said, “Whatever ‘in love’ means.”
Although Diana giggled at the response, she later said that Charles’ remark “threw me completely.”
“God, it absolutely traumatized me,” she said in a recording made by her voice coach in 1992-93 that was featured in the 2017 documentary “Diana, In Her Own Words.”
The couple married on July 29, 1981, at St. Paul’s Cathedral in a globally televised ceremony. Prince William, now heir to the throne, was born less than a year later, followed by his brother, Prince Harry, in 1984.
The public fairy tale soon crumbled. Charles admitted to adultery to a TV interviewer in 1994. In an interview of her own, Diana drew attention to her husband’s relationship with Camilla, saying: “There were three of us in this marriage.”
The revelations tarnished Charles’ reputation among many who celebrated Diana for her style as well as her charity work with AIDS patients and landmine victims.
William and Harry were caught in the middle. While the princes revered their late mother, they said Charles was a good father and praised him as an early advocate for issues like the environment.
Tensions persist inside the royal family, underscored by the decision of Harry and his wife, Meghan, to step away from their royal duties and move to California in 2020. In a televised interview, they later said a member of the royal family had raised “concerns and conversations” about the color of their baby’s skin before he was born. The explosive revelation forced William to publicly declare the family wasn’t racist.
Charles soldiered on, increasingly standing in for the queen in her twilight years. In 2018, he was named the queen’s designated successor as head of the Commonwealth, an association of 54 nations with links to the British Empire. The process accelerated after the death of her husband, Prince Philip, on April 9, 2021.
As Elizabeth declined, he sometimes stepped in at the last moment.
On the eve of the state opening of Parliament on May 10, 2022, the queen asked Charles to preside, delegating one of her most important constitutional duties to him -- evidence that a transition was underway.
Camilla said in a 2018 documentary that Charles was comfortable with the prospect of being king.
“I think his destiny will come,’’ she said. “He’s always known it’s going to come, and I don’t think it does weigh heavily on his shoulders at all.”
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LONDON, UK — Ten things to know about the life of Queen Elizabeth II:
BRITAIN'S LONGEST-REIGNING MONARCH
Elizabeth, who marked 70 years on the throne this year, was the oldest and longest-reigning monarch in British history. In September 2015 she surpassed her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years and seven months.
In 2016, Elizabeth also became the longest-reigning monarch in the world with the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. In 2022, she became the second-longest-reigning monarch in world history, behind 17th century French King Louis XIV, who took the throne at age 4.
Apart from Elizabeth and Victoria, only four other monarchs in British history have reigned for 50 years or more: George III (59 years), Henry III (56 years), Edward III (50 years) and James VI of Scotland (58 years.)
HOME-SCHOOLING
Like many royals of her time and before, Elizabeth never went to a public school and was never exposed to other students. Instead, she was educated at home with Margaret, her younger sister.
Among those who taught her was her father, along with a senior teacher at Eton College, several French and Belgian governesses who taught her French, and the Archbishop of Canterbury, who taught her religion.
Elizabeth’s schooling also included learning to ride, swim, dance and the study of fine art and music.
“NO. 230873”
During World War II, young Princess Elizabeth briefly became known as No. 230873, Second Subaltern Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor of the Auxiliary Transport Service No. 1.
After months of campaigning for her parents’ permission to do something for the war effort, the heir to the throne learned how to drive and service ambulances and trucks. She rose to the rank of honorary Junior Commander within months.
‘GREAT MIMICKER’
Elizabeth often gave the impression of a serious demeanor, and many have noted her “poker face,” but those who knew her described her as having a mischievous sense of humor and a talent for mimicry in private company.
Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, has said the queen could be “extremely funny in private — and not everybody appreciates how funny she can be.”
Bishop Michael Mann, the monarch’s domestic chaplain, once said that “the queen imitating the Concorde landing is one of the funniest things you could see.” Ian Paisley, the Northern Irish clergyman and politician, also noted that Elizabeth was a “great mimicker” of him.
More recently, she showed her mischievous side during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, when she starred in a comic video alongside an animated Paddington Bear and spoke of hiding marmalade sandwiches in her purse
ROYAL TAXPAYER
She may have been the queen, but she paid taxes too — at least since 1992.
When Windsor Castle, the queen’s weekend residence, was ravaged by fire in 1992, the public rebelled against paying millions of pounds for repairs.
But she voluntarily agreed to pay tax on her personal income. She said she would meet 70 percent of the cost of restoration work, and she also decided to open her home at Buckingham Palace to the public for the first time to generate extra funds from admission fees.
LITTLE LILIBET
The queen was christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor of York, in honor of her mother, paternal grandmother and paternal great-grandmother. But as a child, she was endearingly known as young Lilibet by her family — said to be because she couldn’t pronounce “Elizabeth” properly.
In a letter to her grandmother Queen Mary, the young princess wrote: “Dear Granny. Thank you very much for the lovely little jersey. We loved staying at Sandringham with you. I lost a top front tooth yesterday morning,” before signing off, “Love from Lilibet.”
The nickname became more widely known after Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, named their daughter Lilibet Diana in 2021.
A STEADFAST ROMANCE
Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip enjoyed a stable relationship for more 70 years, a union that far outlasted the marriages of three of her four children: Charles, Anne and Andrew.
“He has been quite simply my strength and stay all these years,” the queen said of Philip on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Their story began in 1939, when Prince Philip of Greece, a handsome 18-year-old naval cadet, was detailed to entertain the 13-year-old Elizabeth for a day. Several years later, Philip was invited to join the royal family at Windsor Castle at Christmas, and he soon made discreet inquiries whether he would be considered an eligible suitor.
The couple married in Westminster Abbey in 1947. When Philip died in 2021 at age 99, Elizabeth described his passing as leaving a “huge void” in her life, according to their son, Andrew.
MULTIPLE BIRTHDAYS
Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1926, but it was sometimes confusing for the public to know when to celebrate.
There was no universally fixed day for her “official birthday” — it’s either the first, second or third Saturday in June, and was decided by the government.
In Australia, her birthday was celebrated on the second Monday of June, while in Canada, was marked on a Monday either on or before May 24, Queen Victoria’s birthday.
Only the queen and those closest to her celebrated her actual birthday in private gatherings.
HOW MANY CORGIS?
It’s widely known that Elizabeth loved corgis — Princess Diana reportedly called the dogs the queen’s “moving carpet” because they accompanied her everywhere.
She owned more than 30 corgis over the years. She also had two “dorgis” — crossbreeds of dachshund and corgi — named Candy and Vulcan.
Elizabeth was photographed hugging one of the dogs as far back as 1936 at age 10, and was given a corgi named Susan for her 18th birthday. The breed was introduced to the royal family by her father, King George VI, in 1933, when he bought a male corgi called Dookie from a local kennel.
As queen, she also technically owned the thousands of mute swans in open British waters, and had the right to claim all sturgeons, porpoises, whales and dolphins, according to a statute from 1324.
‘A PRETTY NICE GIRL’
The queen inevitably became the subject of pop songs.
The Beatles immortalized her with the tongue-in-cheek “Her Majesty,” calling her “a pretty nice girl” though “she doesn’t have a lot to say.” The brief song, sung by Paul McCartney and recorded in 1969, appeared at the end of the “Abbey Road” album.
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Queen Elizabeth II — the longest-reigning monarch in British history — died “peacefully” this afternoon at 96, sending shockwaves around the world.
Buckingham Palace announced that the British monarch passed “peacefully” at Balmoral at 1:30 p.m. EST on Thursday.
The Queen’s cause of death has yet to be revealed however the tragic announcement broke just hours after the Palace had revealed that doctors had been “concerned for Her Majesty’s health.”
Her Highness — who was equally renowned for her devotion to royal tradition and love of Corgis — touched myriad lives during her record 70-year-reign. Along with numerous tributes from UK citizens and her royal court, fellow world leaders, rock icons and other iconic figures from around the globe came together to mourn the iconic monarch’s passing.
“Thank you Ma’am, for everything,” Paddington the Bear, who recently filmed a video with the Queen, sorrowfully said.
Singer and friend to the royal family, Sir Elton John, released a statement on Thursday, noting: “Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s passing. She was an inspiring presence to be around, and lead the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace.”
Rolling Stones member Sir Mick Jagger posted on social media: “For my whole life Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has always been there. In my childhood I can recall watching her wedding highlights on TV. I remember her as a beautiful young lady, to the much beloved grandmother of the nation. My deepest sympathies are with the Royal family.”
“Today is a very sad day not just for our country but for the entire world. I’m deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Monarch, Her Majesty The Queen. She will be remembered for her steadfast loyalty and service and my thoughts are with the royal family at this incredibly sad time,” Spice Girls singer Victoria Beckham wrote.
“I mourn with my country the passing of our greatest Queen. With a heavy heart I say it is devastating the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II,” rock star Ozzy Osbourne stated on Twitter.
Janet Jackson posted a throwback snap of herself meeting the monarch, writing: “May you Rest In Peace Queen.”
“Rest In Peace, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Graceful, dedicated, elegant, unforgettable. Today and always we will remember her as one of the greatest leaders our world has ever seen. I send my love and condolences to the Royal Family,” Kris Jenner said.
The Chelsea Football Club added: “Chelsea Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We join those mourning in the UK and across the world. We would like to send our condolences to the Royal Family and everyone affected by this very sad news.”
Bravo star Andy Cohen simply posted an art piece featuring the Queen.
“The original girl boss. One of the most inspirational women. The end of an era. 👑 RIP 💔,” socialite Paris Hilton said.
Barbara Streisand penned on Instagram, “Sad to hear about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. She was a constant for us all. Respected around the world. May she rest in peace.”
“I don’t know why I’m sobbing. Silly really. Oh dear,” lamented UK actor and comedian Stephen Fry.
Whoopi Goldberg expressed her condolences on ” Twitter, writing, “Several years ago, I met Queen Elizebeth at The Royal Variety Performance of 2009. As she approached me, all i could think of was WTH?? I’m an American kid from the projects and I’m in the company of the Queen of England. I was in awe. Rest In Peace. God Save the King.”
“To my British friends and colleagues. God Bless the Queen and the Royal Family. Our hearts are with you and the people of the United Kingdom today,” the former “The View” host Meghan McCain tweeted.
“Queen Elizabeth II has passed away at age 96. My thoughts are with the royal family and with the people of the United Kingdom and truly around the world who mourn her passing. In her time, the Queen saw a country and indeed a world transformed. There shall be none other like her,” “Star Trek” actor George Takei said.
“We have lost one of the greatest women in the world,” fashion designer Donatella Versace captioned a portrait of the Queen on Instagram. “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II showed us how to live our lives. She lived with grace, fortitude, hard work, loyalty and kindness. She was an inspiration to us all. I send my deep and personal condolences to King Charles III and all of the royal family.”
Get the latest on Queen Elizabeth II’s passing with The Post’s live coverage
“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” icon Lisa Vanderpump penned on Instagram: “We knew this day was inevitable but such overwhelming sadness at the loss of one of the most inspirational women the world has known. Her reign was exemplary as she saw our nation through so many crises. Not just a monarch but also a matriarch to our country and the commonwealth. Heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family. Our hearts are broken.”
Bill Gates wrote: “I feel honored to have met HM Queen Elizabeth, and I am very sad to hear of her passing. My deepest condolences to the Royal Family and the British people.”
World leaders also joined in mourning the monarch.
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, 50, penned a tribute on Twitter, writing: “It was with the heaviest of hearts that we learned of the passing of Canada’s longest-reigning Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was a constant presence in our lives – and her service to Canadians will forever remain an important part of our country’s history.”
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote: “It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of the people, we extend sincere condolences to the @RoyalFamily, the entire United Kingdom and the Commonwealth over this irreparable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“I extend my sincere condolences to the family of Queen Elizabeth II and the people of the UK,” Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates wrote. “Her Majesty was a close friend of the UAE and a beloved & respected leader whose long reign was characterized by dignity, compassion & a tireless commitment to serving her country.”
The 39th U.S. president Jimmy Carter said in a statement following the Queen’s death: “Her dignity, graciousness, and sense of duty have been an inspiration, and we join the millions around the world in mourning a remarkable leader.”
Former president Bill Clinton said in a statement: “Hillary [Clinton] and I mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and we join with people across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, and all around the world, in giving thanks for her extraordinary life. Throughout her remarkable 70-year reign, she led Britain through great transformations with unfailing grace, dignity, and genuine care for the welfare of all its people. In sunshine or storm, she was a source of stability, serenity, and strength.” | https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/celebrities-react-to-queen-elizabeths-death/ | 2022-09-08T20:09:00Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/celebrities-react-to-queen-elizabeths-death/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The poignant final photograph of Queen Elizabeth II shows the long-reigning monarch serving her country until the very end.
Her Majesty “died peacefully” at 96 in Scotland on Thursday — just 48 hours after publicly appointing Liz Truss the new Prime Minister of Britain.
The queen summoned the conservative politician to Balmoral Castle on Tuesday to participate in an ancient swearing-in ceremony known as “kissing of hands.”
Elizabeth II appointed 13 British Prime Ministers over the course of her 70-year reign, and usually conducted the historic ceremonies at Buckingham Palace in London.
Due to “mobility issues,” however, the queen was unable to travel from Scotland back to the British capital, with Truss instead flying north to meet with the monarch.
Photos from their meeting were the last snaps ever captured of the queen, and show the royal steadfastly performing her duties, despite appearing frail and in considerable pain.
The monarch, just two days from her death, sported a smile while dressed in a plaid skirt, gray cardigan and pale blue button-down.
Looking like any other elderly grandmother, Elizabeth II walked with a stick and clutched her trusty black handbag.
Noticeably, the queen had a dark blue bruise on her right hand, which set off alarm among royal-watchers.
One Twitter pundit shared a photo from the queen’s last swearing-in ceremony with Boris Johnson back in 2019 in a bid to highlight how her appearance has altered in three years.
The queen’s health had been in the headlines since October last year when she was spotted using a walking stick for the first time since 2004. An insider said at the time that the assistance was for her “comfort.”
Her Majesty was hospitalized later that month and consequently canceled a trip to Ireland before returning to royal duties.
In May, a Buckingham Palace statement revealed that the queen would “reluctantly” miss a royal engagement due to “mobility problems.” The decision was made in “consultation with her doctors,” according to the palace.
Meanwhile, in June, the monarch missed Royal Ascot for the first time since her coronation seven decades ago.
She also backed out of events during the massive Platinum Jubilee festivities due to feelings of “discomfort.”
The death of the beloved monarch came on Thursday evening British time, just hours after Buckingham Palace announced that her doctors had been “concerned for Her Majesty’s health.”
The queen’s heir and oldest son, Charles — who has now become King Charles III — released a statement after the death was announced, mourning his late mother.
“The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty, The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family,” the 76-year-old said.
“We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.” | https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/final-photo-of-queen-elizabeth-serving-until-the-end/ | 2022-09-08T20:09:19Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/final-photo-of-queen-elizabeth-serving-until-the-end/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Skin is in, but hair is where the money’s at.
A woman who stopped shaving to challenge gender norms has revealed she now earns a six-figure salary from selling her hairy images online.
Dubbing herself “Cherry the Mistress,” the online sex creator currently rakes in about $20,000 a month — 20 times more than what she made at her previous gig as a barista. Since hitting it big on OnlyFans, she quit her day job and dropped out of college to create sexy content full time — and called it the “best decision” she ever made.
“I’ve always been a really sexual person and loved expressing myself sexually,” Cherry, 20, told The Post.
“I was able to put more time and effort into working for myself,” she said, by working 12 to 14 hours a day, 7 days a week — simply because she loves doing it.
Cherry’s decision to stop shaving was inspired by a sociology course she was attending before leaving school. “We were learning about gender social norms and how there are certain activities and attributes that are learned through socialization over time,” she recalled. “[It] got me thinking how growing up I was always told to shave by my family and even peers at school, so I did for many years.”
She pondered this until one recent evening, about a month after she’d launched her OnlyFans profile, while getting ready for a date. It struck her that the guy she was about to see probably wasn’t going through the same burdensome primping ritual as her herself.
“So I didn’t shave,” she confessed. “I will never regret that decision.”
The feedback she has received since embracing her hairy lifestyle has been “very positive,” Cherry said.
“Often they express to me how much they love that I don’t shave and how my body is naturally curvy and hairy, which is something that they don’t see super often,” she claimed, adding that they ask to see her “huge bush and hairy armpits.”
“I also get told that I’m a goddess and that I am their dream woman, and it definitely makes me feel so special,” she continued. “Daily, they tell me how much they love my erotic content and hearing that really makes my long workdays worth it.”
No day is the same, but a standard day for Cherry includes crafting regular updates across multiple social media platforms, between shooting and editing erotic photos and videos for subscribers as well as customers who pay for premium, customized content. The entrepreneur also sells her used personal items, such as underwear, online.
Although Cherry’s OnlyFans has been a huge success, she’s no stranger to unsolicited onlookers who condemn her hairy ways.
“I usually get hate comments from men, and occasionally some women, calling me gross, disgusting, [a] Sasquatch, unfeminine, and I’ve also been called a man for having body hair,” she said. “I have also been told to shave and that I will be single forever and will die alone — which is funny because I’ve been dating my partner for many years.”
The haters initially took a toll on Cherry’s mental health. Now, she refuses to get tangled up with trolls.
“I feel way more secure with myself,” she said — and credited her fans for helping her realize her potential. “[They] make me feel so sexy and confident for who I am.” | https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/hairy-goddess-earns-20k-monthly-with-unshaven-erotica/ | 2022-09-08T20:09:31Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/hairy-goddess-earns-20k-monthly-with-unshaven-erotica/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Micron won’t be bringing more microchip production to Manassas, at least for now.
Late last week, the semiconductor manufacturer announced that its next $15 billion plant would be built in Boise, Idaho, adding 17,000 jobs to the city where the company is headquartered. The decision leaves any further expansion plans in Manassas – and the fate of the E.G. Smith complex where the Greater Manassas Baseball League plays – up in the air.
In June, Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrota was urging Congress to pass the CHIPS Act, which included $52 billion to bolster semiconductor production, and he specifically mentioned the city when asked where its next plant could be.
“We have not confirmed the site yet; we are evaluating multiple states across the U.S., in terms of site selection. First things first, we need to get CHIPS passed and, of course, we will be then making our decision around the site,” Mehrota said. “We have manufacturing here in Manassas, Virginia, as well, and of course, we are looking at future large potential opportunities for manufacturing.”
The bill was ultimately passed in July and signed into law by President Joe BIden in August, but the company announced the Boise plans weeks later. The company also signaled in August that it could cut back on potential future expansions as it cut its third-quarter revenue forecast and warned of a cooling market for the chips in consumer electronics like phones and computers.
While Mehrota had been saying that the company planned to invest an additional $40 billion in manufacturing once the legislation passed, Micron’s announcement for the Boise plant said it would cost $15 billion. The company hasn’t said publicly whether it still plans to spend the additional $25 billion.
Micron is still building out its $3 billion expansion in Manassas that was announced in 2018 with some help from the state government. It had also shown interest in the 18.12-acre E.G. Smith complex, which sits next door to and shares a parking lot with the company at the intersection of Route 28 and Godwin Drive.
Last fall, over the objections of many with ties to GMBL, Manassas and Micron entered into an “option to purchase” agreement for the city-owned land, giving the company the rights to purchase the land – with no further approval needed from the city – for $14.1 million through 2024.
Micron still has over a year to decide that it wants the land, and if not, the city continues to see it as an asset for development. Last fall, City Manager Pat Pate called the complex a “prime location for future economic development.” | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/manassas-misses-out-on-next-micron-plant/article_bf599b0c-2f9e-11ed-8bb8-9bad1594d8d2.html | 2022-09-08T20:10:02Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/manassas-misses-out-on-next-micron-plant/article_bf599b0c-2f9e-11ed-8bb8-9bad1594d8d2.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Prince Harry did not make it to Balmoral in time to see his late grandmother Queen Elizabeth II Thursday before she died.
The Post has learned that Harry is now at the Scottish castle without his wife, Meghan Markle, but did not get to say a final goodbye. It appears much of his family also didn’t make it in time.
The Duchess of Sussex’s reps had previously said she would be heading to Scotland with her husband to see the late Queen, but later said plans changed because of the “fluid” situation.
Insiders emphasized there was nothing nefarious in her decision to not go to Balmoral.
She and Harry were already in the UK, staying at their old home, Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, when news broke of the Queen’s condition.
Prince William was seen behind the wheel of an official Range Rover arriving at the Queen’s Balmoral estate Thursday afternoon, along with his disgraced uncle Prince Andrew. It appears they also did not arrive early enough to say goodbye to the Queen.
Prince Edward and his wife Sophie are also there, as are Prince Charles and Princess Anne, the Queen’s eldest children.
Get the latest on Queen Elizabeth II’s passing with The Post’s live coverage
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Defying recent national higher-education trends, Marymount University has recorded significant increases from last year in both applications and enrollment deposits for the 2022-23 academic year, university officials said.
Leading up to the fall 2022 semester, a total of 3,551 applications were submitted from prospective students, a 44-percent jump compared to applications that the university received prior to the 2021-22 academic year.
The 2022 figure represents both the largest total number of applications that Marymount has received, as well as the highest year-to-year growth percentage in applications received over the last 16 years of recorded admissions data available.
This year’s total of 398 deposits from new Saints is a 20-percent increase from last year’s total of 331, which stands as the highest year-to-year growth percentage in deposits over the last 16 years. The total deposit number for fall 2022 is also the highest that Marymount has recorded since fall 2018.
“At a time when colleges and universities nationally are still striving to fill their classrooms and recover from the impacts of COVID, this remarkable growth at Marymount is a testament to how our comprehensive and career-focused academic programs are incredibly valuable and highly sought after by the next generation,” said Marymount president Irma Becerra.
“When the pandemic struck, it would have been understandable for an institution to solely focus on just staying afloat – but we decided to not only survive but thrive, and we’re seeing the results of our joint efforts coming into focus,” Becerra said.
University administrators cited a variety of measures taken over the past year to explain the growth, including an increase in outreach, streamlining the application process and promoting Marymount’s selection as Virginia’s first and thus far only Hispanic-Serving Institution.
Marymount also credited the launch of new wrestling programs (men’s in 2022 and women’s in 2023) and the addition of numerous new academic programs.
“These latest application and enrollment statistics are numbers we should be proud of, and it’s all thanks to our dedicated faculty, staff and administrators who have helped make this possible,” said William Bisset, vice president of enrollment management and student affairs at the university.
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Drawing flak from both sides, the lone incumbent County Board member on the Nov. 8 ballot attempted to hew a middle-of-the-road path on Arlington’s contentious Missing Middle housing debate during the opening event of the community’s two-month election sprint.
Matt de Ferranti, a Democrat who is seeking to hold the seat he won four years ago, positioned himself in between challengers Adam Theo (who wants more housing variety than even de Ferranti is willing to support) and Audrey Clement (who opposes Missing Middle as a “scheme” to enrich developers while forcing out poorer residents).
The trio faced off at the Sept. 6 Arlington County Civic Federation debate, a traditional kickoff of campaign season in Arlington.
Proving that it’s often easier to be a challenger than an incumbent, de Ferranti seemed to get rattled about 20 minutes into the event, as his challengers lobbed criticism of the County Board’s policies on housing and other topics.
De Ferranti acknowledged that critics are right when they say “we have not done sufficient outreach [on Missing Middle] to this point,” but promised he at least would keep an open mind as the process moves toward an expected December elimination of single-family zoning throughout much of the community.
“I’ll have a phone call or come to your house or meet virtually,” the incumbent said, reaching out to those who have lingering concerns. Clement ripped into community-engagement efforts as “woefully inadequate” and derided de Ferranti’s contention that online forums on the matter shouldn’t be made available to the broader public as “truly laughable.” She said that, if elected, “I would first halt the current process,” albeit offering no inkling of how she would get two other County Board members to go along with her.
Theo said that while the Missing Middle concept is “very good,” the process to date is “kinda crappy, isn’t it?”
Proponents of the Missing Middle zoning changes contend they will have negligible negative impacts on the quality of life in neighborhoods, because the footprint of the new housing (be it two, four, six or eight units) would not be allowed to be larger than that currently permitted for single-family homes in any given neighborhood.
Critics of the proposal shoot back that very few single-family homes in Arlington come close to the allowable maximum lot coverage. Developers, by contrast, would have financial incentives to take it to the limit when putting multiple units on a single lot, critics say.
At the forum, which ran about 40 minutes, Theo criticized de Ferranti for ruling out including six-plexes and eight-plexes on current lots. De Ferranti, working to thread the needle among an electorate increasingly polarized on the issue, retorted that he’d only offered opposition to eight-plexes.
Asked if there shouldn’t be a community referendum on the matter, all three candidates seemed to agree that, in Virginia, such things are not possible. “The only option is to vote the bums out,” said Clement, who is making another in a long succession of runs for public office.
Clement proposed moving forward with the repurposing of office buildings to residential use, which both of her opponents said was not necessarily broadly feasible but did not dismiss entirely. Panelists also sparred over recent upzoning in the Pentagon City area.
Not all were enamored of the night’s often singular focus on Missing Middle and development. Michael Beer, a delegate from Maywood, said it was “really embarrassing” to have such a single focus, as he got in a late-in-the-debate question about climate issues.
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If all goes according to plan, a key element of the Arlington Sister City Association’s outreach efforts will be back on track after a two-year COVID derailment.
Later this month, a group of fifth-grade students from the county’s Sister City of Aachen, Germany, will descend on Arlington.
“Over 40 families will visit Arlington Public Schools, our museums and our region,” said Hanna Eun, chair of the organization, who said that Sapna Delacourt would lead the effort this year with the support of Heidi Addison, who previously had led it.
Again assuming all goes as planned, Arlington elementary-school students and their families are likely to visit Aachen next spring. The Sister City Association is looking for a volunteer to lead the high-school-exchange program so it can be re-started.
For the moment, exchanges with Arlington’s Sister City of Reims, France, are on hold, and for obvious reasons there are no exchanges occurring with the Sister City of Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.
(Located in the western part of that country, Ivano-Frankivsk thus far, while not immune, has been spared the wide-scale damage of the Russia-Ukraine war.)
“Virtual” exchanges are slated to take place between Arlington and its Sister City of San Miguel, El Salvador.
The Arlington Sister City Association’s genesis dates to 1991 with the establishment of a planning group. Two years later, the Aachen partnership was formalized.
Dates of the founding of other partnerships include 1995 (Coyoacan, Mexico); 1996 (Reims); 2005 (San Miguel); and 2011 (Ivano-Frankivsk). For information and updates, see the Website at www.arlingtonsistercities.org.
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Tony La Russa “is going to be OK,” say friends following an extensive medical checkup, and word is he’s hoping to be back managing the White Sox as early as next week after stepping away from the team with an unspecified health issue.
La Russa is hoping to attend Dave Stewart’s No. 34 retirement ceremony in Oakland on Sunday before rejoining the White Sox.
The 77-year-old Hall of Famer was having a rough year with the White Sox, who remain firmly in the AL Central race. With the Twins having 17 players hurt and the Indians losing two starters in the last week, they remain in the postseason mix.
There’s no official update from the White Sox “at this time” as to when La Russa will return.
Miguel Cairo is 6-3 in La Russa’s absence, and is getting praise for communication skills.
Yankees president Randy Levine said on “The Show,” that the Steinbrenners will own the team “forever.” While Levine didn’t suggest a timeframe for GM Brian Cashman, he’s likely going to continue into his 26th season and beyond. Levine was complimentary of Cashman but said it’s Hal Steinbrenner’s call, and since that is the case, no one sees him changing GMs following 25 straight winning years.
Word is Marlins GM Kim Ng will finally have power this winter. Don’t blame her for the missteps of Derek Jeter and his righthand henchman Gary Denbo.
Dodgers exec Josh Byrnes is thought a candidate for the Tigers GM job. Some wonder if manager A.J. Hinch may actually be offered the GM job, but at the least he will have a big say. Byrnes may also be in play for the Rangers.
With the team for sale, Angels interim manager Phil Nevin may get a reprieve for 2023. Hard for owner Arte Moreno to hire a manager when he’s about to sell.
Michael Young will join Ken Griffey Jr. as hitting coaches under manager Mark DeRosa for Team USA in the WBC. Outstanding choice.
Player of the week: Bo Bichette, Jays SS. Runners-up: Aaron Judge, Yankees RF/CF, Cal Raleigh, Mariners C, Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/tony-la-russa-hoping-for-white-sox-return-soon-going-to-be-ok/ | 2022-09-08T20:10:26Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/tony-la-russa-hoping-for-white-sox-return-soon-going-to-be-ok/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A local historian, a late business-community advocate and a successful Little League Team all earned plaudits Aug. 29 from the Vienna Town Council.
Council members honored local historian Leigh Kitcher, who was a driving force behind the inaugural Liberty Amendments Month celebration last year.
Kitcher put in more than 1,000 volunteer hours developing a concept put forth by Town Manager Mercury Payton, resulting in a successful program with 65 events witnessed by more than 22,000 people.
The town held a second Liberty Amendments Month this year and the event “continues to make the Vienna community stronger through a celebration of history and equality in our nation,” according to the resolution, which was read aloud by Vienna Mayor Linda Colbert.
Kitcher has been a community leader and volunteer for more than three decades, serving on the boards of Historic Vienna Inc., Ayr Hill Garden Club and National Capital Area Garden Club. Her “extraordinary” contributions through Liberty Amendments Month have helped “strengthen cultural values, bring the community together to foster mutual respect and understanding, and to preserve heritage and history in Vienna,” Colbert read.
“We are very thankful that you care so much about our town,” Colbert said. Kitcher said about 95 other people also helped bring the event to fruition. While doing research for the celebration, Kitcher said she came to appreciate in new ways the 13th, 14th, 15th and 19th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
“These amendments guarantee our liberty,” she said. “Let’s celebrate them and remember how important they are to each and every one of us.”
The Council also issued a proclamation in honor of late Town Business Liaison Committee chairman Robert Leggett. A U.S. Coast Guard Academy distinguished alumnus, former Central Intelligence Agency analyst and senior executive, and youth-basketball coach, Leggett died July 16 at age 80.
Leggett “actively helped connect struggling businesses with resources to help them survive COVID-related economic hardship,” the resolution read. “Bob is widely remembered for his leading the [commission] through a transition period by helping to define its evolving role in the town’s economic development.”
Finally, the Town Council recognized the Vienna American Little League 11-Year-Old All-Star team (The Big Red Machine) for this summer winning the Southeast Region Championship, which is the highest level for that age group. The only other time a Vienna Little League team won that championship was 1972, Colbert said.
“The whole town was behind you,” said the mayor, who presented the team with a plaque. “You were good teammates and you worked really hard, and those two things I think even supersede the winning.”
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Former President Donald Trump paid his respects to the late British Queen Elizabeth II Thursday, writing in a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform that “there was nobody like her”.
“Melania and I are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” the 45th president began. “Together with our family and fellow Americans, we send our sincere condolences to the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom during this time of great sorrow and grief.”
“Queen Elizabeth’s historic and remarkable reign left a tremendous legacy of peace and prosperity for Great Britain,” Trump continued. “Her leadership and enduring diplomacy secured and advanced alliances with the United States and countries around the world. However, she will always be remembered for her faithfulness to her country and her unwavering devotion to her fellow countrymen and women. Melania and I will always cherish our time together with the Queen, and never forget Her Majesty’s generous friendship, great wisdom, and wonderful sense of humor. What a grand and beautiful lady she was—there was nobody like her!”
“Our thoughts and prayers will remain with the great people of the United Kingdom as you honor her most meaningful life and exceptional service to the people,” the former president’s message concluded. “May God bless the Queen, may she reign forever in our hearts, and may God hold her and Prince Philip in abiding care.”
In a separate post, Trump hailed the new British king, Charles III, saying he would be “a Great and Wonderful King. He dearly loves the United Kingdom and all that it represents to the World. He will prove to be an inspiration to everyone. Queen Elizabeth has been, and will be from above, very proud of King Charles III.”
The reign of Elizabeth, who died at her Balmoral estate in Scotland at the age of 96, spanned the terms of 14 US presidents — 13 of whom she met in person (Lyndon Johnson was the only chief executive who missed out).
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama said in their joint statement Thursday that the late queen had “captivated the world” throughout her seven-decade reign and served as a “beacon of hope and stability for the people of the United Kingdom and the world.”
“Like so many, Michelle and I are grateful to have witnessed Her Majesty’s dedicated leadership, and we are awed by her legacy of tireless, dignified public service,” the Obamas added. “Our thoughts are with her family and the people of the United Kingdom at this difficult time.”
“Laura and I were honored to have known Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was a woman of great intellect, charm, and wit,” former President George W. Bush said in a statement. “Spending time at Buckingham Palace, and having tea with Her Majesty – and her Corgis – is among our fondest memories of the presidency.
Get the latest on Queen Elizabeth II’s passing with The Post’s live coverage
“Queen Elizabeth ably led England through dark moments with her confidence in her people and her vision for a brighter tomorrow,” the 43rd president said. “Our world benefitted from her steady resolve, and we are grateful for her decades of service as sovereign. Americans in particular appreciate her strong and steadfast friendship. Laura and I join our fellow citizens in sending our heartfelt condolences to the Royal family and the British people.”
Former President Bill Clinton said the late Queen “led Britain through great transformations with unfailing grace, dignity, and genuine care for the welfare of all its people. In sunshine or storm, she was a source of stability, serenity and strength.”
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The arrival of Labor Day brings with it the unofficial end of summer and the equally unofficial start of election season.
In Fairfax County, the 2022 campaign season is likely to be a snoozer. All that’s really being contested in the vicinity are the three U.S. House of Representatives’ districts, and while it appears as if Republicans have found themselves candidates of a higher caliber than in recent years, the end result is preordained: Democrats Don Beyer, Jennifer Wexton and Gerald Connolly will be headed back to Congress. Whether they’re in the majority or minority remains to be seen, as both political parties at the national level are doing their darndest to alienate voters by failing to offer them competent, responsive government.
But forget 2022 and turn attention to 2023, which, from a Fairfax County perspective, will be a big, big deal. All the Board of Supervisors seats, School Board seats, constitutional offices and General Assembly seats will be up for grabs. And if the race for commonwealth’s attorney in 2019 taught us anything, it’s to get engaged early in the process – or pay the price later.
We who toil typing out these editorials are old and gray enough to remember when Fairfax County was a true two-party community, and spent our formative years covering elections where local power passed from Democrats to Republicans with a lather-rinse-repeat regularity.
In recent times and for numerous reasons, Fairfax has morphed into a largely Democratic oligarchy, with few bastions of GOP strength remaining. But that doesn’t mean Republicans can’t field solid candidates in 2023 who can raise the money and get their message out. There’s no way to predict the mood of the electorate in 2023; heck, some of those Republicans might well stand a chance.
The coming months will be make-or-break time for Fairfax Republicans (who will become known as “Fairfax Republican’ts” if they can’t regain a footing in local political discourse). The time for planning is now; the clock is already ticking.
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Yet with the unfortunate passing of the beloved Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96 on September 8, 2022, the heir to the throne has risen.
Having long been expected to ascend to the crown, King Charles III is ready to stand in the authority of his royal lineage. With the United Kingdom having made many long-term plans for him to make changes to royal properties and Buckingham Palace,King Charles III has created many visions of his own—despite the apprehension from the late Queen.
With his wife Camilla Parker Bowles now taking on the title of Queen Consort, a new era in the British monarchy has arrived, with others still looking back fondly on Princess Diana paving the way for the present day now. With a fascinating past of his own—and an intense relationship with both of his children Prince William and Prince Harry—King Charles III has shown he’s ready to evolve the British monarchy in vast new directions.
So what kind of King will Charles III be? What lies ahead for the future of the crown? Join me as we dive into his cosmos I’m a pop culture astrologer and I can see it all.
King Charles III’s birth chart shows he was born to be a leader
King Charles III was born on November 14, 1948. This makes him an intense Scorpio Sun with a grounded Taurus Moon and a regal Leo Ascendant. The thing I want to point out right away is that all three of these placements fall in Fixed signs, which means that he has incredible perseverance, stamina and focus. However, he is also tremendously set in his ways and can be quite stubborn to resist change—especially when he sets his mind on something.
When it comes to elemental energy, he’s heavily composed of Fire followed by Air. This makes him greatly passionate and can bring him a dramatic, forceful and charismatic personality that leaves others inspired—or burnt if they’re standing in the way of what he desires. Also, he is quite “all or nothing” in his approach to life and sees the world as black and white. To add further emphasis on this, he has Pluto, the planet of domination and intensity also in his Ascendant, blending this energy with his identity.
When looking at key themes in his birth chart, we can see that there is an overwhelming amount of astrological aspects that speak of him being a magnetic leader. His Venus, the planet of charm, links to Pluto, the planet of domination. He’s well liked by others and can have an almost hypnotic effect on others—regardless if it’s personally or professionally. He can get involved in power struggles, but part of this is because he loves control and likes a challenge. His Jupiter stands opposite Uranus, bringing him great optimism and high ideals, as well as an inventive and original nature.
He loves to envision endless possibilities of what he can do in the world. His Neptune stands opposite his Midheaven—or height of professional public recognition—which further brings him an enchanting effect on others, but can also show he always has his own very secret, very mysterious master plan. I absolutely love how his Jupiter links gorgeously with his Saturn, as this is a rare aspect of great leadership. He does have strong morals and thrives on being active in society and possesses significant ambition. Luckily, he was born into a place where he can exercise this well and because of this planetary link, he can function as a fantastic manager and King as he balances optimism, good judgment and practicality fluidly.
His Mars sends sparks to his Midheaven, too, which brings him high levels of energy to get things done in his career and brings him many great achievements. His assertive nature is infused within him on every level and this gives him natural power. This is why, as King, he will revel in his might and will make many swift and vast changes. This will be a continuous factor, as he wants to be seen as the authority that he is. While part of this is ego-driven—and I will be honest, he can make enemies by ruffling people’s feathers quite easily—he does, at the end of the day, wish to be a force for good.
Also, upon peering even more deeply into his birth chart, his Moon, which rules his inner emotional life, also makes many contacts to planets. It dances with Jupiter exactly, which brings him a generally social and friendly personality who takes great pride in his honor and integrity. It also spins with Saturn, which can make him cautious and reserved when trusting others—but also reveals that this aspect gave him a very deep and insightful relationship with his mother, the late Queen. His Moon peers upon Mercury, which brings him a brilliant mind, a sharp tongue and a witty personality. Last, his Moon links to Mars, which brings him a vigorous, outgoing and daring temperament, as well. He’s strong, confident and bold. This shows that he will seize the day every day and stop at nothing to get what he wants.
Was King Charles III astrologically compatible with Princess Diana and Queen Consort Camilla Parker Bowles?
Let’s take a quick peek at King Charles III and his two significant partners. Princess Diana was born on July 1, 1961. This makes her a Cancer Sun with an Aquarius Moon and Sagittarius Ascendant. Camilla Parker Bowles was born on July 17, 1947. This makes her a Cancer Sun with a Cancer Moon and a Leo Ascendant. The thing I want to point out right away about both of these women is that they each have a watery Cancer Sun which aligns so significantly with King Charles III’s Scorpio Sun. Water sign matches understand each other intuitively and he likes that both of his partners had a very maternal, domestic side.
Yet, each of these women also have a Fire sign Ascendant, just like he does. With Princess Diana, there was a lot of spunk and spice, as she had a much more impulsive side to her than Camilla has. Camilla and King Charles III share the same Rising sign, which shows that they go through similar patterns at the same time and also have a deep sense of understanding. I certainly see why he was drawn to Princess Diana first—but ultimately settled with Camilla after the unfortunate passing of the late royal.
What are the predictions for King Charles III?
So what lies ahead for the great newfound King? First and foremost, Jupiter, the planet of miracles, stands at the top of his chart throughout much of 2023 and 2024—revealing that he is at a height in his professional life and public recognition. The whole world will be watching him as he strikes forward and asserts himself.
He has been going through powerful eclipses that began all the way back at the end of 2021 until the end of 2023 about transitioning to new heights and recreating himself, as well as being reborn as a phoenix in the next era going forward. Many of these eclipses are also shifting things for him around his career—as well as his home, family and yes, mother. These transformations were quite literally written in the stars. May a bright, beautiful reign await him. You heard it here first.
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Queen Elizabeth II — the longest-reigning monarch in British history, whose dedication to royal tradition and stiff upper lip in the face of family scandals endeared her to generations of Britons — has died. She was 96.
The death of the beloved monarch came after Buckingham Palace announced Thursday that her doctors had been “concerned for Her Majesty’s health.”
Official account of The Royal Family
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.”
The Queen leaves behind four children, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, many of whom raced to be by her side as her condition deteriorated while at her Scottish estate, Balmoral.
Elizabeth became the kingdom’s longest-reigning monarch on Sept. 9, 2015, edging out her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria.
Known for her colorful hats and beloved Corgis, the Queen will be best remembered for the greater feat of simply keeping the institution of the monarchy alive and going strong into the 21st century.
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People are encouraged to submit their entries for this year's Yakima Sunfair Parade.
The 61st annual parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, and will follow the traditional route down Yakima Ave., starting at 16th Ave., heading east and concluding at Naches Ave.
Parade entries are now being accepted and area businesses, school and organizations are encouraged to apply.
“We really love to see local businesses, clubs, schools and everyone one else come on out and join us in the parade. It’s a lot of fun and you don’t have to be very fancy, just a little creative. Just apply and come on out and have fun,” said parade organizer Paul Crawford of Yakima Federal Savings and Loan.
For an application, visit www.yakimaparades.com, or go to any of the following locations:
• Yakima Federal Savings and Loan locations, including downtown at 118 E. Yakima Ave., 3910 Tieton Drive and Orchard Park at 7105 Tieton Drive.
• Ron’s Coins & Collectibles, 6 N. Third St.
• Yakima Chamber of Commerce, 10 N. Ninth St.
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It's September and the Labor Day weekend is done, which means it's game on for the Valley's high school fall sports.
While we're leaning into the second week of football games, volleyball and girls soccer have started their first contests this week and on Saturday cross country and girls swimming will have their first races.
With the football season already previewed a week ago, here are some notable things — by the numbers — to look for around the Valley in the other fall sports, which jump into league play next week.
Volleyball teams will get their first tournament action when 64 teams from around the state converge for the SunDome Volleyball Festival on Sept. 16 and 17.
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BY THE NUMBERS
2 — West Valley cross country teams ranked in the Class 4A state coaches preseason poll. The boys are No. 5 and the girls are No. 6. Selah appears in both 2A polls with the boys No. 9 and girls No. 8. The highest local team are the Naches Valley girls, who check in at No. 3 in 1A after placing ninth at state last year with no seniors.
3 — Returning players for West Valley girls soccer who scored double-digit goals last year during the Rams' charge to the 4A state quarterfinals. St. Mary’s commit Kendall Moore, Kaitlyn Rudick and Jes Lizotte earned all-CBBN first-team honors for scoring all those goals and sweeper Ashlyn Valdovinos joined them. With just two seniors a year ago, West Valley wasn't stopped until eventual state champion Camas survived a 3-2 scare on its home field.
4 — School swimming records for Selah's Izzy Vick, who returns for her senior season this fall. A standout softball player in the spring and summer, Vick has led the Valley in the 50-yard freestyle throughout her career and has a best of 25.13 seconds. She also owns the SHS record in the 100 free at 56.65 and helped the Vikings establish new records at state last year in the 200 medley relay (1:57.26) and 200 free relay (1:47.17.).
5 — Selah’s streak of consecutive state tournament appearances in girls soccer, the longest of any school in Central Washington in any classification. After a district title game upset of Ellensburg, the Vikings bring back three seniors who earned CWAC first-team honors – forward Brooke Reiber, midfielder Allison Moultray and goalkeeper Lexi Grenz.
6 — Volleyball seasons with all-CWAC first-team honors for Ellensburg's Abby Harrell and Selah's Taylor Kieser. That's right, these two dynamic hitters have never been less than first team heading into their final seasons. Harrell is a two-time CWAC player of the year committed to Villanova and Kieser is headed to Corban University. Since the start of the CWAC in 2006, the only other freshmen to receive first-team honors were Ellensburg's Tia Andaya (2015) and Grandview's Payton Parrish (2009).
9 — Consecutive years that Ellensburg has qualified a girls team for the state cross country championships, the state's longest active girls streak. The Bulldogs, who have placed no lower than fifth in Pasco since 2016, are in good position to extend the streak. Despite the graduation of its top two from last year, coach Jeff Hashimoto returns seniors Holly Fromherz and Rylee Leishman, who were both scorers as freshmen on the 2019 state title team. Zillah's girls own the Valley record for consecutive trips to state with 15 (2004-2018).
10 — Places above its seed that West Valley climbed at last year's state volleyball tournament in the SunDome. Seeded 14th, the Rams knocked off No. 3 and 11 in five sets to reach the semifinals and placed fourth for the program's 18th state trophy. Seniors Kennedy Webb, Lily Kinloch and Lexi Barbee all return from first-team all-CBBN seasons for the Rams, who are ranked No. 7 in this week's SBLive 4A state poll. Curtis, last year's state runner-up, is No. 1.
12 — The number of shutouts posted by Highland's girls soccer team in 22 games on its way to a program-best third-place finish at the Class 2B state tournament. All but one starter on defense returns and coach Nikki Keller expects that to be a strength once again for the Scotties, who only gave up two goals in only one match last season.
23 — The number of goals scored by Ellensburg freshmen Jamison Philip and Layne Rogel last season. They’ll be asked to produce even more offense for the Bulldogs as sophomores to help replace the 43 goals scored by CWAC offensive player of the year Dylan Philip, who graduated last spring.
28 — Individual podium placers for Selah's boys at the state cross country championships, a number very likely to go up with the return of Eric Swedin and addition of Nicolas Spencer. Swedin was eighth last year behind teammate and champion Cooper Quigley, now at Arizona, and Spencer was 14th as a sophomore while at East Valley in 2021. Selah and West Valley have not missed a trip to state in boys since 2014.
17.25 — Average runs scored in four games by West Valley's slowpitch team at the state tournament, where the Rams placed third after routing Battle Ground 28-5. CBBN offensive MVP Anika Garcia has moved on to CWU, but West Valley had only three seniors on last year's 18-5 team and returns three all-league seniors. Yakima will once against host the state tournament at Gateway Sports Complex on Oct. 28-29.
18:07 — 5,000-meter best last year for Eisenhower's Isabella Alvarado, who returns for her senior cross country season as one of the state's best. The reigning CBBN district champion had a breakout track season in the spring with third-place state medals in the 800 and 1,600. Eisenhower enters the season with the state's second-most 4A individual podium finishes in girls (33) and combined with boys (65).
33-1 — Record in league play over the last three seasons when Goldendale volleyball played in three different leagues. The Timberwolves graduated three big-time leaders, including EWAC West MVP Rachel Gallagher, but Tuesday night Taryn Rising and Gwen Gilliam led Goldendale to a 3-0 sweep at Walla Walla Valley — last year's 2B state runner-up.
164 — Number of matches played in the SunDome when, for the second year in a row, Yakima hosts all six state volleyball tournaments over two weeks in November. Class 1A, 2B and 1B will be held Nov. 10-11-12 followed by 4A, 3A and 2A on Nov. 17-18-19. Reigning champions are Bothell (4A), Mead (3A), Columbia River (2A), Chelan (1A), La Conner (2B) and Oakesdale (1B). | https://www.yakimaherald.com/sports/prep_sports/fall-sports-by-the-numbers/article_67f4d120-25b6-11ed-b189-0fb0199a0187.html | 2022-09-08T20:11:53Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/sports/prep_sports/fall-sports-by-the-numbers/article_67f4d120-25b6-11ed-b189-0fb0199a0187.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
U.S. Air Force E-8C Joint STARS aircrew members from the 116th Airborne Command and Control Squadron (ACCS), 461st Air Control Wing, deplane after returning from a mission at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 8, 2022. The 16th ACCS flew its final local sortie today after 27 years of operational history. The 16th ACCS will be officially inactivated in February 2023. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Roger Parsons)
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JCPS: Masking optional for Sept. 12
Published: Sep. 8, 2022 at 4:14 PM EDT|Updated: 6 minutes ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Parents and families can expect Monday to start “masking optional” as Jefferson County has been placed in the yellow for COVID-19 numbers Wednesday.
According to Mark Hebert with JCPS, students will be able to opt out of wearing masks September 12.
On the CDC COVID-19 County Check website, Jefferson County’s level is labeled as medium.
People may choose to mask at at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.
To check the COVID-19 County Check, click or tap here to find your county and state.
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Reps reject PENCOM’s report on remittance of N1bn out of N20.7bn revenue generated in 2021
• Read Riot Act to erring Heads of MDAs
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, rejected the financial statement of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) for remitting the sum of N1 billion out of total sum of N20.7 billion revenue generated in 2021, in breach of extant financial regulations.
Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Finance, Hon Saidu Abdullahi, who frowned at the development during the 2021/2022 budget defence of PENCOM as well as presentation of the 2023-2025 Medium Term Expenditure Framework/Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP), unveiled plans to extend the engagement by one week to Thursday, September 15, 2022.
Hon Abdullahi who frowned at the absence of the PENCOM Director-General, Dr Aisha Dahiru-Umar, at the hearing, ruled that the Commission’s accounting officer should appear in person on Monday, September 12, 2022, to answer questions on the agency’s budget performance, walked out her representatives.
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According to the document, the Commission’s actual operating surplus stood at N5.532 billion against the projected sum of N1.854 billion while actual staff salaries stood at N10.151 billion against the projected sum of N11.138 billion.
The document further showed that the Commission proposed revenue of N24.878 billion revenue and operating surplus of N3.447 billion for 2023; N26.867 billion revenue and operating surplus of N3.999 billion for 2024 and N29.014 billion revenue and operating surplus of N4.631 billion for 2025.
He observed that documents presented to the Committee showed that PENCOM remitted only N1 billion into government coffers out of N20.7 billion generated in 2021.
“I do not know where to start because your DG is always unavoidably absent, I do not know why she is shying away from sitting with the committee and I think it calls on us to demand responsibility from her.
“I have seen some good numbers here; N20.7 billion generated against a projection of N20.8 billion, that is almost 100 per cent, but why will she shy away, she always has an excuse any time we ask her to appear.
“When you make tenable excuses, we can understand but in her case, she has become notorious in absconding, she plays truancy when it comes to appearing before the committees of the National Assembly. We will step them down today and call for the DG to appear on Monday,” he noted.
While frowning at the non-appearance of head of various revenue-generating agencies invited by the Committee, Hon. Saidu stressed that the committee will not hesitate to report agencies that fail to take advantage of the extension to make their presentation.
He said: “We will continue on Monday and end on Thursday, after Thursday, any agency that fails to appear, we will let Nigerians know those who are shying away from their responsibility that the Constitution has placed on them.
“I have said it over and over that no one was forced to take up responsibility in government, you willingly accepted to serve the people, you willingly accepted to represent the people.
“The committee and by extension, the National Assembly will not tolerate any agency shying away from answering or taking responsibility for their mandate.
“So, by next week, we will continue with the exercise, the Clerk will reach out to agencies that have not appeared, we will write them again, demanding that they appear before the committee.
“After next Thursday, we will now let Nigerians know those who are playing with their money and those who do not take their responsibility very seriously; together, we can make this country great,” he said.
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Wike describes resignation of BoT Chair as distraction
•Insists on sustaining agitation for equity in PDP
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has described the resignation of the BoT chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a distraction, declaring that the PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, had told him that the national chairman of the party, Dr Iyorchia Ayu must relinquish his position.
He vowed to sustain the fight for a return to a healthy party structure that would allow for an even representation of the interest of the north and south in the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The governor said the current leadership structure where the north holds the presidential ticket, as well as the national chairman positions, is against the constitution of PDP and a gross injustice to the south.
Wike made his position known at the inauguration of the Ahoada campus of the Rivers State University and flag-off of staff quarters, which was performed by Oluwaseyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State on Thursday.
He noted that the current hierarchy of the PDP does not give room for the interest of the south, particularly when decisions are to be taken.
“Ayu said if the presidential candidate comes from the north, he will resign after the convention of our party, and that the chairman of our party will come from the south. When the north central leaders met in the house of Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi State, he said so there. When he met the caucus of the Senate, he told them that.
“Now, when we finished our convention on Sunday, the candidate of the party came to see me in my house in Abuja on Monday around 10:30 am. The candidate told me I want us to work together, and then he said, look Ayu must go. I asked why. He said because when a candidate comes from the north, the chairman will come from the south,” Wike stated.
He challenged the presidential candidate of PDP to deny the comment and be ready to hear many other things that had transpired between them relating to the current crisis.
“And I’m saying implement what you told me. What offence have I committed? It is nothing to do with Wike. It has to do with integrity. This is what he told me. I challenge the presidential candidate to deny this. If he denies it, I will go further to say so many things to Nigerians because enough is enough. We can’t continue this way.”
He described the resignation of the BOT chairman as a charade and vowed to continue the fight for the right thing to be done in the PDP.
Wike spoke further; “One ex-general went to see the BOT chairman and the candidate too went to see him resign that we’ll give you advisory position. The BOT position is already advisory. What advisory position are you going to give him? That is to insult us. And all of us are here. Our people are there not knowing what is happening. You think it’s Wike. It is you. It is your children. How can we be here the chairman and presidential candidate will meet, they will take a decision, and nobody represents us? Just wait, pray let them win then you will see.”
The governor accused some vested interest in the PDP of being arrogant because they are being backed by someone in the presidency warning those haughty individuals to also bear in mind that an APC presidential aspirant, the person they are relying on backed, failed to clinch his party’s ticket.
“Why are they being so arrogant? I can tell you they are arrogant because they believe somebody in the presidency is backing them. But, what they don’t understand is the same person in the presidency backed somebody as APC presidential aspirant and the person failed. I will tell Nigerians at the appropriate time who the person is in the presidency that is backing them.”
He said it was erroneous to think that he was bent on destroying the party when he was actually advocating for justice and equity saying; “Some of you don’t know what’s happening in the country. You’re being deceived, they’ll tell you, this Wike is causing a problem, Wike is not causing a problem. Wike is bringing peace to this country. Wike is advocating for justice, Wike is advocating for equity, and Wike advocating for development.
“We have finished the presidential primaries. It is over. So when people said you want to destroy the party, because you didn’t win the primary, I think they’re sick. They have some mental problems.”
The Rivers State governor also took a swipe against the former governor of Niger State, Alhaji Aliyu Babangida, who is accusing him of destroying the party.
“Nigerians may forget, but such an empty barrel; one man they call Aliyu Babangida, he came out on national television to say somebody is destroying the party because he didn’t win the presidential primary. That’s an insult.
“This is the same man who came out on television and said that they, governors from the north, agreed to fail President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 because they felt it was the turn for the north. The same man said they agreed to make sure PDP lost the election because they felt it was their own turn to produce the president.
“That’s a lie he said that I’m trying to destroy the party because I didn’t win the primary. For Christ’s sake, in a contest there must be a winner, there must be a winner. I have no regrets.
“We contested the election very well and we are not ashamed. If Aliyu knew he was important and strong he would have picked form, let us deal with him.”
Performing the inauguration of the Ahoada campus of Rivers State University and flag-off of Staff quarters, Governor Oluwaseyi Makinde of Oyo State noted the untiring efforts of governor Wike to deliver quality projects around the calendar.
Such leadership, Makinde noted, has changed the fortune of Rivers State and urged the people to continue to support him.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) and Florida A&M University (FAMU) Police Department have been preparing for a safe and enjoyable FAMU football game day experience. Traffic patterns will shift around Bragg Stadium during home football games, which can impact the surrounding areas. TPD will coordinate traffic control before and after the game, and road closures will begin two hours before the game.
Traffic will be blocked at the following locations:
- Wahnish Way and Robert & Trudie Perkins Way
- Perry Street and Robert & Trudie Perkins Way
- Boosters will be allowed south of both of the above road closures
- Perry and Okaloosa streets (no northbound traffic)
- Wahnish Way and Okaloosa Street
Fans are encouraged to arrive early and plan for some delays. Please follow the directions of law enforcement while traveling to and from the game.
TPD will also provide road closures during Frenchtown Rising, which occurs on Friday night prior to each home game. For the event, Macomb Street will be blocked from Carolina Street to Brevard Street from noon to 1 a.m.
FAMU and FSU share home games on Sept. 24, Oct. 1 and Oct. 29. Anticipate heavier traffic around both campuses and the downtown area.
A separate advisory will be released with specific information pertaining to FAMU Homecoming.
The FAMU football team hosts Albany State inside Bragg Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 10 with a 6 p.m. start to the game. | https://www.wtxl.com/community/tallahassee-law-enforcement-agencies-release-game-day-tips-ahead-of-famu-footballs-home-opener | 2022-09-08T20:26:51Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/community/tallahassee-law-enforcement-agencies-release-game-day-tips-ahead-of-famu-footballs-home-opener | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s new monarch will be known as King Charles III.
Charles, the oldest person to ever assume the British throne, became king on Thursday following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. No date has been set for his coronation.
After an apprenticeship that began as a child, Charles embodies the modernization of the British monarchy. He was the first heir not educated at home, the first to earn a university degree and the first to grow up in the ever-intensifying glare of the media as deference to royalty faded.
He also alienated many with his messy divorce from the much-loved Princess Diana, and by straining the rules that prohibit royals from intervening in public affairs, wading into debates on issues such as environmental protection and architectural preservation,
“He now finds himself in, if you like, the autumn of his life, having to think carefully about how he projects his image as a public figure,” said historian Ed Owens. “He’s nowhere near as popular as his mother.”
Charles must figure out how to generate the “public support, a sense of endearment” that characterized the relationship Elizabeth had with the British public, Owens said.
In other words, will Charles be as loved by his subjects? It’s a question that has overshadowed his entire life.
A shy boy with a domineering father, Charles grew into a sometimes-awkward, understated man who is nevertheless confident in his own opinions. Unlike his mother, who refused to publicly discuss her views, Charles has delivered speeches and written articles on issues close to his heart, such as climate change, green energy and alternative medicine.
His accession to the throne is likely to fuel debate about the future of Britain’s largely ceremonial monarchy, seen by some as a symbol of national unity and others as an obsolete vestige of feudal history.
“We know the monarch and certainly the monarch’s family – they’re not meant to have political voices. They’re not meant to have political opinions. And the fact that he’s been flexing, if you like, his political muscle is something that he will have to be really careful with ... lest he be seen as unconstitutional,” said Owens, who wrote “The Family Firm: Monarchy, Mass Media and the British Public, 1932-53.”
Charles, who will be the head of state for the U.K. and 14 other countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, has defended his actions.
“I always wonder what meddling is, I always thought it was motivating,” he said in “Prince, Son and Heir: Charles at 70,” a 2018 documentary. “I’ve always been intrigued if it’s meddling to worry about the inner cities, as I did 40 years ago and what was happening or not happening there, the conditions in which people were living. If that’s meddling, I’m very proud of it.”
In the same interview, however, Charles acknowledged that as king, he wouldn’t be able to speak out or interfere in politics because the role of sovereign is different from being the Prince of Wales.
Charles has said he intends to reduce the number of working royals, cut expenses and better represent modern Britain.
But tradition matters, too, for a man whose office previously described the monarchy as “the focal point for national pride, unity and allegiance.”
That has meant a life of palaces and polo, attracting criticism that Charles was out of touch with everyday life, being lampooned for having a valet who purportedly squeezed toothpaste onto his brush.
But it was the disintegration of his marriage to Diana that made many question his fitness for the throne. Then, as he aged, his handsome young sons stole the limelight from a man who had a reputation for being as gray as his Saville Row suits.
Biographer Sally Bedell Smith, author of “Prince Charles: the Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life,’’ described him as being constantly overshadowed by others in the family, despite his destiny.
“I think the frustrations are not so much that he’s had to wait for the throne,” Smith told PBS. “I think his main frustration is that he has done so much and that ... he has been sort of massively misunderstood. He’s sort of been caught between two worlds: the world of his mother, revered, now beloved; and Diana, the ghost of whom still shadows him; and then his incredibly glamorous sons.”
It took years for many in Britain to forgive Charles for his admitted infidelity to Diana before “the people’s princess” died in a Paris car crash in 1997. But the public mood softened after he married Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005 and she became the Duchess of Cornwall.
Although Camilla played a significant role in the breakup of Charles and Diana, her self-deprecating style and salt-of-the-earth sense of humor eventually won over many Britons.
She helped Charles smile more in public by tempering his reserve and making him made him appear approachable, if not happier, as he cut ribbons, visited houses of worship, unveiled plaques and waited for the crown.
Her service was rewarded in February 2022, when Queen Elizabeth II said publicly that it was her “sincere wish” that Camilla should be known as “Queen Consort” after her son succeeded her, answering questions once and for all about her status in the Royal Family.
Prince Charles Philip Arthur George was born Nov. 14, 1948, in Buckingham Palace. When his mother acceded to the throne in 1952, the 3-year-old prince became the Duke of Cornwall. He became Prince of Wales at 20.
His school years were unhappy, with the future king being bullied by classmates at Gordonstoun, a Scottish boarding school that prides itself on building character through vigorous outdoor activities and educated his father, Philip.
Charles studied history at Cambridge University’s Trinity College, where in 1970 he became the first British royal to earn a university degree.
He then spent seven years in uniform, training as a Royal Air Force pilot before joining the Royal Navy, where he learned to fly helicopters. He ended his military career as commander of the HMS Bronington, a minesweeper, in 1976.
Charles’ relationship with Camilla began before he went to sea, but the romance foundered and she married a cavalry officer.
He met Lady Diana Spencer in 1977 when she was 16 and he was dating her older sister. Diana apparently didn’t see him again until 1980, and rumors of their engagement swirled after she was invited to spend time with Charles and the royal family.
They announced their engagement in February 1981. Some awkwardness in their relationship was immediately apparent when, during a televised interview about their betrothal, a reporter asked if they were in love. “Of course,” Diana answered immediately, while Charles said, “Whatever ‘in love’ means.”
Although Diana giggled at the response, she later said that Charles’ remark “threw me completely.”
“God, it absolutely traumatized me,” she said in a recording made by her voice coach in 1992-93 that was featured in the 2017 documentary “Diana, In Her Own Words.”
The couple married on July 29, 1981, at St. Paul’s Cathedral in a globally televised ceremony. Prince William, now heir to the throne, was born less than a year later, followed by his brother, Prince Harry, in 1984.
The public fairy tale soon crumbled. Charles admitted to adultery to a TV interviewer in 1994. In an interview of her own, Diana drew attention to her husband’s relationship with Camilla, saying: “There were three of us in this marriage.”
The revelations tarnished Charles’ reputation among many who celebrated Diana for her style as well as her charity work with AIDS patients and landmine victims.
William and Harry were caught in the middle. While the princes revered their late mother, they said Charles was a good father and praised him as an early advocate for issues like the environment.
Tensions persist inside the royal family, underscored by the decision of Harry and his wife, Meghan, to step away from their royal duties and move to California in 2020. In a televised interview, they later said a member of the royal family had raised “concerns and conversations” about the color of their baby’s skin before he was born. The explosive revelation forced William to publicly declare the family wasn’t racist.
Charles soldiered on, increasingly standing in for the queen in her twilight years. In 2018, he was named the queen’s designated successor as head of the Commonwealth, an association of 54 nations with links to the British Empire. The process accelerated after the death of her husband, Prince Philip, on April 9, 2021.
As Elizabeth declined, he sometimes stepped in at the last moment.
On the eve of the state opening of Parliament on May 10, 2022, the queen asked Charles to preside, delegating one of her most important constitutional duties to him -- evidence that a transition was underway.
Camilla said in a 2018 documentary that Charles was comfortable with the prospect of being king.
“I think his destiny will come,’’ she said. “He’s always known it’s going to come, and I don’t think it does weigh heavily on his shoulders at all.” | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/after-a-lifetime-of-preparation-charles-takes-the-throne | 2022-09-08T20:26:57Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/after-a-lifetime-of-preparation-charles-takes-the-throne | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
An arrest has been made in the death of a Maryland sheriff's deputy who was killed 51 years ago.
On Wednesday, the Montgomery County Police Department announced that they had arrested 71-year-old Larry David Smith for the 1971 murder of Montgomery County Special Deputy Sheriff Captain James Tappen Hall.
According to the press release, the department said that on Saturday, October 23, 1971, officers were called to the Manor Country Club after witnesses said a man was lying face down in the parking lot.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found Hall had been shot. The department said that Hall was transported to a local hospital, where he later died three days after being shot.
According to the press release, the department said their cold case unit decided to review Hall's case on the 50th anniversary of his murder.
For a year, investigators combed through case files. They then narrowed their search to one suspect: Larry David Becker.
According to the press release, Becker was interviewed in 1971 by investigators but was never labeled a suspect.
Later, investigators found that in 1975, Becker changed his last name to Smith, and for the past 45 years, he lived in Little Falls, New York, police said.
On Sept. 1, investigators interviewed Smith, who later admitted that he shot Hall.
According to the Associated Press, Smith told detectives that he accidentally shot Hall when the deputy confronted him as he was carrying stolen property from residential burglary to a waiting car, according to the arrest warrant.
Police then issued an arrest warrant and charged Smith with murder, police said in the press release.
The department said Smith waived his extradition and would return to Maryland. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/new-york-man-charged-in-1971-murder-of-maryland-sheriffs-deputy | 2022-09-08T20:27:04Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/new-york-man-charged-in-1971-murder-of-maryland-sheriffs-deputy | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III assumes the head of the British monarchy and ascends to be the British Commonwealth’s king.
He is the first new British monarch in more than seven decades.
The process for succession to the British monarchy has been in place for more than three centuries. The process has seen tweaks at times, most recently in 2013 with the enactment of the Succession to the Crown Act. The act ended the system of male primogeniture, under which a younger son could displace an elder daughter in the line of succession, according to the Royal Family.
The line of succession now generally favors each generation's firstborn child no matter the gender.
The act also no longer disqualifies royals who marry a Catholic.
According to the 1701 Act of Settlement, only Protestant descendants of Princess Sophia - the Electress of Hanover and granddaughter of James I - are eligible to succeed to the thrown. The act says a Roman Catholic is specifically excluded from succession to the throne.
The monarch must be in communion with the Church of England and must swear to preserve the established Church of England and the established Church of Scotland, the Royal Family said.
Being Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest child, Charles, was her heir apparent. Now that King Charles III is atop the British monarchy, his son Prince William is next in the line of succession. His eldest son, Prince George of Cambridge, is next in line. William’s two youngest children are behind George in the line of succession. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/prince-charles-becomes-king-following-queens-death-royal-succession-explained | 2022-09-08T20:27:10Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/prince-charles-becomes-king-following-queens-death-royal-succession-explained | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Laptops have replaced pens and pencils as the most used school supply, although kids who write their notes by hand may be better off in the long run.
They had a higher median GPA than classmates who typed their notes, according to a recent study from Five Star. They were more likely to turn in their work on time and better at retaining information.
“Longhand has this characteristic that you wouldn’t necessarily think of, of slowing you down, and by slowing you down, it forces you to think more.,” said Daniel M. Oppenheimer, a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University. “And thinking more helps you learn.”
Oppenheimer said students who type their notes are more likely to transcribe what they’re hearing without stopping to think about it.
“We can’t write quickly enough to cite everything that a person says,” he said. “So instead, we have to summarize it in our own words. In order to do that, we have to really listen to the argument, understand what’s being said, pull out what’s important, and put that down in our own words.”
Oppenheimer said the key is to pay attention. You don’t have to stop taking notes on a laptop, but you’re better off listening and summarizing than just typing everything you hear. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/taking-notes-by-hand-more-effective-than-laptop-study-finds | 2022-09-08T20:27:16Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/taking-notes-by-hand-more-effective-than-laptop-study-finds | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A notice was posted on the gates of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.
News media were there to capture the moment that royal household staff posted the notice on the gates of the Scottish palace on Sept. 8, 2022, for the longest-serving monarch in UK history.
Her majesty died at Balmoral in Scotland at 96-years-old.
The palace is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, according to the BBC.
In the notice, it reads, "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."
The notice was dated as follows: "Thursday, 8th September 2022." | https://www.wtxl.com/news/world/royal-household-staff-post-notice-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-death-on-gates-at-palace-of-holyroodhouse | 2022-09-08T20:27:46Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/world/royal-household-staff-post-notice-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-death-on-gates-at-palace-of-holyroodhouse | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Carnival Luminosa officially joins the Carnival Cruise Line fleet as the keys for the ship are formally handed over from Costa Cruises to the Miami cruise operator. The newest fun ship in the fleet starts operations on November 6 from Brisbane, Australia.
Under the watchful eye of several high-ranking management from both cruise lines, Costa Captain Nicolantonio Palombella handed over the ship to Carnival Captain Adriano Binacchi in Palermo, Italy.
Carnival Luminosa Joins The Fun Ship Fleet
With the change of name becoming official at 10:32 am in Palermo, Italy, Carnival Luminosa officially joined the Carnival Cruise Line fleet of ships. Previously sailing for Costa Cruises, the vessel has now changed companies, sure to delight the thousands of guests that will be sailing onboard, starting in Brisbane, Australia, on November 6.
With high-ranking officials from Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, and Carnival Corporation in attendance, Costa Cruises Captain Nicolantonio Palombella handed over Carnival Luminosa to Carnival Captain Adriano Binacchi, who will bring the vessel to Australia.
“Carnival Luminosa is such an added benefit to our Fun Ship family with her unique itineraries and onboard specialties,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “Combining favorites from our fleet and our wonderful crew with some of Luminosa’s own fun features, this ship will surely feel like home to our guests in no time.”
Carnival Luminosa is already looking every inch the fun ship that we know from the cruise line. The vessel already underwent several changes and will have most of the famous outlets that Carnival’s guests love.
They include Playlist Productions, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Limelight Lounge, Piano Bar 88, Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Rum Bar, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Chef’s Table, Bonsai Sushi Express, Seaday Brunch, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat, and Cloud 9 Spa, among others.
Completing the work that needs to be done to Carnival’s newest ship will continue in the coming weeks during a dry-dock refit phase. Costa Luminosa‘s transfer to Carnival Cruise Line was announced on June 14, 2022. Once completed, the vessel will set sail to Australia.
Australia Followed By Alaska
Carnival Luminosa will sail her inaugural season in Australia, starting November 6 through April 13, 2023.
The vessel will visit the Great Barrier Reef during her 7-day cruises down under, with port calls to Cairns, Port Douglas, Willis Island, and homeporting in Brisbane, Australia.
Other cruises include an 11-night cruise to New Zealand, shorter 3- and 4-day cruise breaks around Australia, and 7- and 11-night cruises around the South Pacific.
Guests in the United States who want to experience Carnival Cruise Line’s newest cruise ship do not need to fly down under. From May next year, Carnival Luminosa will be repositioning to Alaska.
On her repo cruise, she will visit Noumea, New Caledonia; Suva, Fiji; Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia; Moorea, French Polynesia; and Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii. Sailing from Seattle, Washington, Carnival Luminosa will offer guests 7-night cruises visiting some much-loved Alaskan destinations.
Carnival Luminosa is the 5th Spirit-class cruise ship to sail for Carnival Cruise Line. This includes Carnival Spirit, Carnival Pride, Carnival Legend, and Carnival Miracle. The 92,600 gross tons cruise ship has space for 2,826 guests and 1,050 Carnival crew members. | https://www.cruisehive.com/carnival-cruise-line-expands-as-additional-vessel-joins-the-fleet/81014 | 2022-09-08T20:31:13Z | cruisehive.com | control | https://www.cruisehive.com/carnival-cruise-line-expands-as-additional-vessel-joins-the-fleet/81014 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The largest ship in Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet, Norwegian Encore, has changed many of its remaining 2022 Alaska season itineraries to drop the visit to Skagway, instead substituting Icy Strait Point.
While no official explanation for the change has been offered, the switch is likely due to the continued closure of the White Pass Railroad Dock, the only dock in Skagway able to conveniently accommodate a ship the size of Norwegian Encore.
Itinerary Changes
Norwegian Encore is sailing round-trip 7-night itineraries from Seattle, visiting a variety of popular Last Frontier destinations. Each cruise visits Juneau, Ketchikan, and Victoria, as well as spends time cruising the stunningly scenic Glacier Bay.
Depending on the sailing date, the ship’s original itineraries have included either Skagway or Sitka, but now it appears that all sailings scheduled for Skagway will instead be calling on Icy Strait Point near Hoonah, Alaska.
Icy Strait Point is roughly 90 miles south of Skagway, and offers a range of options for guests to explore wild Alaska through nature trails, wildlife tours, and outstanding views from an electric gondola to the mountaintop. Unique Alaskan-made crafts, arts, and more are also available at Icy Strait Point.
Booked guests have reported this itinerary change for Norwegian Encore‘s September 25 and October 2 sailings, as well as previous sailings in August.
According to published itineraries, the ship will visit Icy Strait Point on the same day as previously scheduled for Skagway, with only a short change in time docked. In Skagway, the ship was scheduled to be docked from 7 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., while in Icy Strait Point the time is shortened by just 15 minutes, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
No other port times, visit days, or destinations have been changed on the relevant itineraries.
The ship’s last Alaska sailing for 2022 departs Seattle on October 16. After that sailing, the ship will reposition to Miami to offer Caribbean itineraries through mid-April, and Norwegian Encore will return to Alaska for the 2023 season.
Dock Remains Closed
Earlier this summer, multiple rockslides damaged the White Pass Railroad Dock in Skagway. The first notable slide occurred on June 23, and cause minor cosmetic damage to Princess Cruise Line’s Discovery Princess, which was docked at the time.
The dock was quickly closed while the adjacent slope could be assessed and mitigation measures put in place to stabilize the rock face.
Ultimately, the emergency measures were not entirely effective and smaller rockslides occurred on August 3 and again on August 5. Additional damage to dock structures was noted, and it was decided that the dock was to remain closed for the remainder of the 2022 cruise season so more extensive repairs and slope corrections could be made.
No injuries were reported with any of the rockslides.
The subsequent dock closure has required scheduled ships to switch to different docking arrangements in Skagway, or arrange to tender guests instead of permitting gangway access to docked ships.
This can be challenging for larger vessels carrying thousands of passengers, and more than 30 cruise ship visits have been rerouted away from Skagway this year because of the difficulties.
This dramatically impacts the local economy for the port community. Skagway’s mayor, Andrew Cremata, has declared an emergency to help procure state and federal assistance to mitigate the risk and stabilize the mountainside.
“It’s a tremendous problem,” Cremata said at a public meeting on Saturday, August 6. “I guarantee you, it is one we’re going to solve before next season because we don’t have any other choice.”
The Breakaway-Plus-class Norwegian Encore is the largest ship in the cruise line’s fleet and one of the largest to visit Skagway, weighing 169,145 gross tons and measuring 1,094 feet in length. The ship can welcome as many as 3,998 guests at double occupancy, with 2,100 crew members providing superior service. | https://www.cruisehive.com/multiple-itineraries-changed-for-largest-norwegian-cruise-ship/80984 | 2022-09-08T20:31:19Z | cruisehive.com | control | https://www.cruisehive.com/multiple-itineraries-changed-for-largest-norwegian-cruise-ship/80984 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
With the passing of Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, the world mourns the loss of a great leader and dignified role model for her subjects worldwide and many others outside the British monarchy.
The queen leaves behind a rich legacy of 70 years of leadership, and among her many connections that will be long remembered is her connection to cruise ships that bear her blessing and serve with the same dignity and grace she showed the world throughout her long reign.
Cruise Ships With a Royal Connection
With the British Isles having a rich naval history and many maritime connections, it is no surprise that Her Majesty had different connections to sailing and cruise travel over the years.
Queen Elizabeth 2
On December 30, 1967, Queen Elizabeth II named the illustrious Cunard Line vessel that also bears her name, Queen Elizabeth 2.
The ship, however, is not directly named for the monarch Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary), but is actually the second vessel in Cunard Line to be named for her mother, at the time the Queen Mother, Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, Queen Elizabeth.
The longest-serving Cunard ocean liner, the elegant and popular “QE2” sailed its first voyage, a 5-night transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York City, shortly after being christened. The vessel served many years and millions of guests until being retired in November 2008.
Throughout her service life with Cunard Line, the QE2 sailed transatlantic crossings every year, as well as other cruise itineraries and even exotic world cruises, bringing the best of British influence to every corner of the globe.
After being retired, Queen Elizabeth 2 was converted into a floating hotel, which opened to guests in Dubai in October 2018.
Queen Mary 2
Queen Elizabeth II christened another Cunard vessel, Queen Mary 2, in January 2004. The largest ocean liner in the world when she debuted, the “QM2” was also designed for transatlantic crossings, and today remains the only true ocean liner still sailing anywhere in the world.
Named for Mary of Teck, consort to King George V, the Queen Mary 2 is the second liner in Cunard’s history to bear the royal name. The first, Queen Mary, served the line from 1936 to 1967.
Like her retired sister ship the QE2, Queen Mary 2 also completes annual world cruises, transatlantic crossings, and a variety of other itineraries, including many sailings in northern Europe and visiting the Norwegian fjords.
To date, the elegant liner remains the flagship of the Cunard Line, and at 149,215 gross tons, is the largest vessel the line operates.
Queen Elizabeth
While yet another vessel bearing the same name, the Cunard ship Queen Elizabeth is a Vista-class cruise ship that entered service in October 2010, again christened by Queen Elizabeth II.
The ship is not named for the monarch, however, but evokes the classic nautical age of the 1930s in her nautical decor and styling, paying tribute to both the previous Queen Elizabeth vessels by bearing their name. Her Majesty named the vessel at a ceremony in 2010.
Along with the traditional transatlantic crossings, the vessel has made many memorable voyages, including meeting up with her two sister “Queens” on June 5, 2012, in Southampton in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, marking the 60th anniversary of the queen’s ascension to the throne.
The ship has also sailed in the Mediterranean, Australia, Asia, Alaska, the Caribbean, and many other amazing destinations, just as each British monarch’s influence has stretched around the globe. Today, Queen Elizabeth is sailing from Barcelona, offering Mediterranean itineraries through mid-October.
Britannia
The British cruise line P&O Cruises has also been honored to have Queen Elizabeth II name one of its vessels, the Royal-class Britannia, which entered service in March 2015 and became the flagship of the P&O Cruises fleet.
Her Majesty, who served as godmother to the vessel, activated the traditional champagne hitting the hull at a ceremony held at the Ocean Terminal in Southampton, UK, on March 10, 2015.
Appropriately for her British nature, the ship bears the largest Union Flag hull art in the world, stretching 308 feet (93.9 meters). Until Iona launched in 2021, Britannia was the largest ship in the P&O Cruises fleet, weighing 143,730 gross tons and with a passenger capacity of 3,647 guests.
Like other ships with royal connections, Britannia sails a variety of European itineraries, homeporting from Southampton in the summer to offer visits to Scandinavia, the Norwegian fjords, the Baltic Sea, and the Mediterranean.
In winter, the ship repositions to Barbados to offer Caribbean sailings.
A Legacy Sails On
While there will be no future ocean liners or cruise ships christened by the beloved monarch, each of these vessels honors Queen Elizabeth II in its own way with superior service, dignity, and grace, part of the legacy this remarkable woman has left to the world.
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EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing innovative vaccines, today announced that Ryan Spencer, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference, being held September 12-14, 2022.
The on demand presentation will be available, beginning Monday, September 12, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. E.T. and may be accessed through the "Events & Presentations" page on the "Investors" section of the Company's website at https://investors.dynavax.com/events-presentations.
About Dynavax
Dynavax is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing innovative vaccines to help protect the world against infectious diseases. The Company has two commercial products, HEPLISAV-B® vaccine [Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant), Adjuvanted], which is approved in the U.S. and the European Union for the prevention of infection caused by all known subtypes of hepatitis B virus in adults 18 years of age and older, and CpG 1018® adjuvant, currently used in multiple adjuvanted COVID-19 vaccines. Dynavax is advancing CpG 1018 adjuvant as a premier vaccine adjuvant through global research collaborations and partnerships. Current collaborations are focused on adjuvanted vaccines for COVID-19, seasonal influenza, universal influenza, plague, shingles and Tdap. For more information about our marketed products and development pipeline, visit www.dynavax.com and follow Dynavax on LinkedIn.
Contacts:
Nicole Arndt
narndt@dynavax.com
510-665-7264
Derek Cole, President
Investor Relations Advisory Solutions
derek.cole@IRadvisory.com
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The September issue of Commercial Integrator featured the second-ever Collaboration Today and Tomorrow publication, including the Founder and CEO of AV Integrator McCann, Frank McCann, in its Honor Roll.
The article celebrates outstanding audiovisual and technology industry members and explores the backgrounds and lived experiences of members along their unique personal journeys. Frank recalls the jumpstart his technology life took when he left school and became an apprentice electrician and how those experiences laid the groundwork for starting his namesake company in his New Jersey basement.
The Honor Roll also focuses on the business challenges and solutions brought about by the pandemic. At the same time, the same publication recently published a cover story highlighting McCann's unique approach and "stepping up to the plate" for his staff. "The people who see the customer every day," McCann begins, "they're the people who run McCann Systems." He continues, "During "the Great Furlough," we were able to acquire good talent and made a strategic investment in new staff."
The same September edition of Commercial Integrator features Marc LaPierre, CTS, Executive Project Manager for McCann, on the cover. It is the eighth straight 40 under 40 win for McCann and reinforces Frank's culture and staffing sentiments in the Honor Roll. McCann has grown to eight locations across the U.S. and 175 employees in 2022, adding to its roster of the most talented staff in the AV industry.
About McCann Systems:
McCann Systems, founded in 1996, was established to design, integrate, and elevate innovative audiovisual technologies and communications solutions for companies worldwide. In-house AVIXA CTS experts create a strong national footprint with a global reach, spanning North America with regional design and service offices. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Matt Wilson
Director of Marketing
mwilson@mccannsystems.com
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Industry experts at California-based Peak 1031 Exchange applauds lawmakers for preserving popular real estate investment tool
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Inflation Reduction Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden on August 16, 2022 without any changes to section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. The tax statute governs 1031 exchanges, a popular method used by property owners to defer capital gains taxes on real estate investment property.
"This is, of course, welcome news." says Kevin M. Levine, Partner and Executive Vice President at Peak 1031 Exchange (www.peakexchange.com) "However, it is important that real estate professionals stay vigilant on this issue. In today's ever-changing social and political landscape, IRC Section 1031 could easily come under threat again in the future."
The decision not to enact new limits on 1031 exchanges was celebrated by real estate investors and industry experts who opposed President Biden's initial proposals to eliminate, and later limit gain deferral under section 1031. The proposal would have capped the amount of capital gains taxpayers could defer at $500,000 (or $1 million in the case of married individuals filing a joint return) for each sale of investment property. Any gains in excess of $500,000 (or $1 million, as the case may be) would have had to be recognized by the taxpayer in the year the real property was sold.
In preserving section 1031 of the tax code, real estate investors, consumers, and the US economy as a whole can continue to reap the economic benefits of 1031 exchanges. In addition to encouraging and incentivizing real estate investment, bbusinesses that generate income as a result of 1031 exchanges were estimated to have produced approximately $7.8 billion in tax revenue last year, according to a May 2021 study by Ernst & Young.
There are numerous ancillary parties involved throughout the 1031 exchange process, including real estate investors, escrow specialists, qualified intermediaries, lenders, attorneys, and appraisers. In total, the Ernst & Young study estimated that businesses related to 1031 exchanges produced 568,000 jobs, create $27.5 billion of labor income and add $55.3 billion to GDP in 2021 alone.
Peak 1031 Exchange is a leading national provider of tax-deferred 1031 exchange services, specializing in all like-kind transactions including simultaneous, delayed, reverse, improvement and personal Property exchanges. It is part of the Peak Companies (peakcorp.com), a network representing a group of companies providing a comprehensive array of commercial and retail real estate services nationwide including mortgage lending, loan servicing, short sale services, foreclosure services, insurance, real estate brokerage and escrow services. Peak 1031 Exchange does not provide legal or tax advice. Always consult your tax or legal advisor regarding your specific transaction.
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Al Christopher's impact reached beyond the course
ZANESVILLE — Al Christopher’s impact went beyond his golf ball hitting the green.
The 87-year-old often passed along his wisdom from years of coaching.
Those are the words that will stay with many after Christopher passed away on Saturday.
“Al was coaching here every day, but he was more like a dad, a grandpa, an uncle,” remarked Mike Durant, who has worked at the Zanesville Country Club for 40 years, the last 30 as the head pro. “He would say 'Listen here Mike,' and I’d always get a little nervous, but I put down what I was doing and listened. Whatever he said, I always did, and it always made it better. That was the coach coming out in him. He gave great advice and was always there to listen.”
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His guidance started during his youth. Christopher, who was recently inducted into the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Hall of Fame, was an All-Ohio Class A quarterback on Caldwell’s 9-0 unbeaten team of 1952.
The 1953 Caldwell graduate was a three-year starter on the football team before taking his talents to Ohio University. He became a four-year kicking specialist for the Bobcats and earned his degree in 1957, then received his master's from Xavier University.
Christopher started his prep football coaching career as an assistant from 1957-60 at Wyoming High in Cincinnati before being the head coach at New Philadelphia from 1960-1967, which included a term as the president of the Ohio Coaches Association in 1966. He won three conference titles during his high school coaching career.
The college ranks came calling soon after.
Shot his age for the 1,000th time:Age is just a number for golfer Al Christopher
Fifth career hole-in-one at ZCC:Christopher aces 8th at Zanesville Country Club
Christopher started as an offensive line coach for Kent State University from 1967-70 before beginning a 25-year career with Muskingum University. He coached the football team from 1970-80 and the golf team from 1978-92 then served as the athletic director. He led the Muskies to the 1975 Ohio Athletic Conference football title, earning the conference’s coach of the year award. Christopher also guided the golf team to two OAC conference titles and was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame in 200.
The passion for golf stayed with him. Durant, who started working at ZCC in 1983, noted Christopher became a member in 1984. By his estimate, Big Al, as he was affectionately known around the club, played around 150 rounds of golf per year.
The dedication was rewarded with numerous tournament titles like winning the Zanesville Senior Classic three times in 1994, 1996 and 1998.
“I don’t have the data to back it up, but it wouldn’t surprise me if he played more rounds here than anyone else ever has,” Durant said. “Everyone knew his routine. He would be on the chipping green at 7 a.m., come back at 10:30 a.m. to play 18 and played nine more at 5 p.m.
“He scheduled meals, exercise, grocery shopping and whatever else around his playing,” Durant noted. “He kept a schedule every day. Like his coaching, he had a plan and executed it.”
Jim Spargrove was among those who played with Christopher. His excellence on the course was recognized by many, as was his kindness away from it. Spargrove recalled numerous rounds the two played together, as well as the regular lunch meetings with a group of golfers.
"Al was one of the nicest guys I have ever known," Spargrove said. "We played golf many times over the last 30 years, and it was always an honor to play with Al."
Christopher enjoyed the competition, but he also cared about the staff, Durant noted. He asked everyone how they were doing and did his part to ensure they were being compensated appropriately.
“He used the whole facility and really cared about the staff, especially the golf staff,” Durant said. “He always stepped up for the employees and wanted to help anyone he could. We called him Big Al out of our reverence for him. He really cared about people, and that was among the reasons he became an invaluable mentor for me.”
His presence will be missed around the clubhouse. Durant said Al and his son Paul watched Ohio State football together and their breakdown of the game was among the discussion points on Sunday mornings.
Durant said hearing Al's insight and inside scoops were among the reasons people flocked to him.
Though Big Al will no longer be there in person, his spirit will carry on through the words he spoke to so many.
“He was a no-nonsense guy, but he aimed to make things simpler. It’s why he was so successful in everything he did,” Durant said. “He was simply a fun person to be around. When he spoke, like a new cadet going to boot camp, you stopped and listened. What an impact he made and what a mentor he was to so many."
Spargrove noted another member summed up Al's loss perfectly, "Our group and our community has lost a giant, a true gentleman and a good man."
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New research published in JAMA Pediatrics finds more children are being hospitalized with long COVID symptoms.
Ten-year-old Alex Allen has been struggling with significant, new health problems since he initially got COVID in January. His initial infection was not severe, but in the spring, he was hospitalized for persistent pain and blood pressure issues.
Doctors told Allen’s mom the 10-year-old had long COVID. Allen is now too weak to walk on his own and requires a wheelchair. He also shakes and has migraines and persistent pain throughout his body. He undergoes physical therapy several times a week.
“I have pain in my head, and then, they will jump body part to body part,” Allen described.
Meanwhile, new research published in JAMA Pediatrics is revealing more details about the long COVID symptoms children are experiencing. It used health records to analyze persistent symptoms and conditions. The most common were lost of taste and smell and heart inflammation.
Dr. Suchitra Rao, with infectious diseases at Children’s Hospital Colorado, was lead author on the research.
“One of the risk groups that we identified was actually children under the age of 5,” Dr. Rao noted. “Heart inflammation is something that can be quite severe in children.”
The research also revealed that long COVID is less frequent in children than adults. However, long COVID symptoms and conditions are sending children to the hospital at higher rates than the initial virus infection.
Next, Dr. Rao hopes to study if COVID-19 vaccines might help prevent or lesson long COVID symptoms.
“We’re starting to see some evidence that it can be helpful in the prevention of long COVID in adults,” Rao said.
Allen was not vaccinated against COVID-19 when he got sick. Other international research found long COVID shows up in as many as 1 in 10 children. In adults, it can be as high as 1 in 3. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/heart-inflammation-among-most-common-long-covid-conditions-in-children | 2022-09-08T20:39:42Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/heart-inflammation-among-most-common-long-covid-conditions-in-children | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
US stocks are higher with 30 minutes to go in trading. Any gains would be the 2nd consecutive day for higher levels. The NASDAQ index closed down for 7 consecutive days before yesterday's move to the upside.
A snapshot of the market currently shows:
- Dow industrial average up 103 points or +0.33%
- S&P index up 14.2 points or +0.36%
- NASDAQ index up 31.5 points or +0.27%
- Russell 2000 is up 12.12 points or 0.66%
In the US debt market, yields are higher:
- 2 year 3.487%, +5.0 basis point
- 10 year 3.292% +2.5 basis points
- 30 year 3.449%, +3.5 basis points
The price of crude oil is trading up $1.32 at $82.26.
Gold is trading down around $10 at $1707.90.
In the forex, the USDCHF is the biggest mover of the major currencies with a decline of -0.56%. The USDJPY is up 0.15%. Close higher would be the 9th day in the last 10 where the price moved higher (the only decline was to pips back on September 2). | https://www.forexlive.com/news/us-stocks-looking-for-the-2nd-consecutive-day-in-a-row-higher-20220908/ | 2022-09-08T20:39:53Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/news/us-stocks-looking-for-the-2nd-consecutive-day-in-a-row-higher-20220908/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Laptops have replaced pens and pencils as the most used school supply, although kids who write their notes by hand may be better off in the long run.
They had a higher median GPA than classmates who typed their notes, according to a recent study from Five Star. They were more likely to turn in their work on time and better at retaining information.
“Longhand has this characteristic that you wouldn’t necessarily think of, of slowing you down, and by slowing you down, it forces you to think more.,” said Daniel M. Oppenheimer, a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University. “And thinking more helps you learn.”
Oppenheimer said students who type their notes are more likely to transcribe what they’re hearing without stopping to think about it.
“We can’t write quickly enough to cite everything that a person says,” he said. “So instead, we have to summarize it in our own words. In order to do that, we have to really listen to the argument, understand what’s being said, pull out what’s important, and put that down in our own words.”
Oppenheimer said the key is to pay attention. You don’t have to stop taking notes on a laptop, but you’re better off listening and summarizing than just typing everything you hear. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/taking-notes-by-hand-more-effective-than-laptop-study-finds | 2022-09-08T20:40:06Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/taking-notes-by-hand-more-effective-than-laptop-study-finds | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a notice of appeal following a federal judge's ruling that would allow a special master to review documents seized from former President Donald Trump's Florida home.
The ruling also stopped the DOJ from using those records for investigative purposes.
Trump's legal team argued a special master would serve as an independent third party, who would be able to determine whether appropriate documents were being filtered out, including personal items and materials that could be covered by attorney-client privilege.
The DOJ argued that a special master was not necessary because it had already reviewed the documents.
The appeal will be heard by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta.
The DOJ and Trump's attorneys were supposed to submit their list of special master candidates by Friday. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/trump-search-doj-appeals-judges-decision-to-grant-special-master | 2022-09-08T20:40:12Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/trump-search-doj-appeals-judges-decision-to-grant-special-master | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Queen Elizabeth II was a known dog lover, calling more than 30 Welsh corgis her own over the years.
Her beloved dogs were even able to achieve a level of fame, with one of the corgis named Holly appearing in a James Bond sketch during London's 2012 Olympics during the Opening Ceremonies, according to England's Daily News.
A royal biographer told Newsweek, "She loves animals and she absolutely adores dogs. She always has done, they were her first love and they will be her last," Ingrid Seward said before Her Majesty died.
Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at 96-years-old after senior members of her royal family headed to Balmoral in Scotland to be with her in her final moments on Earth.
So what will happen to the Queen's pets now? That was a question many were asking.
According to Newsweek, who spoke to royal biographers, it's not entirely clear exactly how many dogs she had when she died. It is believed she had about four dogs. Two of those dogs are corgis named Muick and Sandy, according to reports.
Others included a Dorgi named Candy and another two Cocker Spaniels.
There wasn't a statement released to the public immediately after the Queen's death detailing a plan for the dogs, but it is believed that they should be bequeathed to her children.
Seward said, "I imagine the dogs would be looked after by the family, probably Andrew, as he's the one that gave them to her. They're quite young, the corgi and the dorgi."
Another theory came from Penny Junor, an author.
She said, "Care of the dogs has fallen sometimes to footmen but mostly to the Queen's trusted dressmaker, assistant, and right-hand woman, Angela Kelly. And to her equally trusted page of many years standing, Paul Whybrew, who was seen walking with the Queen and the dogs in the James Bond spoof."
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A notice was posted on the gates of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.
News media were there to capture the moment that royal household staff posted the notice on the gates of the Scottish palace on Sept. 8, 2022, for the longest-serving monarch in UK history.
Her majesty died at Balmoral in Scotland at 96-years-old.
The palace is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, according to the BBC.
In the notice, it reads, "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."
The notice was dated as follows: "Thursday, 8th September 2022." | https://www.katc.com/news/world/royal-household-staff-post-notice-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-death-on-gates-at-palace-of-holyroodhouse | 2022-09-08T20:40:37Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/world/royal-household-staff-post-notice-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-death-on-gates-at-palace-of-holyroodhouse | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
City Commissioners approve franchise agreement for new high speed internet provider
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The City Commission has approved a non-exclusive franchise agreement to StuppFiber. It allows the company to use city rights-of-way for “the operation and maintenance of a telecommunications system within the City of Bowling Green.”
On Tuesday, at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Ordinance No. BG 2022-46 allows the company to be a new option for fiber internet in the city. AT&T and Spectrum are the two biggest providers in the city and this competition should allow for competition and competitive service rates.
During the height of the pandemic, residents and city government realized that there was a need for expanded service and infrastructure.
StuppFiber will begin installation of their network next month and hope to have their service up and running by March.
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WCPS aims to hire 18 more certified teachers, targets WKU ed students
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - WBKO News continues coverage regarding the ongoing teacher shortage crisis. Warren County Public Schools explains how they are trying to tackle the issue by connecting with future educators.
“I’m excited to be a teacher,” expressed Andi Helton, WKU student.
The enthusiasm from some future educators stems from the critical need for them.
“We’re running out of teachers, we are running out of good teachers,” said Andi Helton.
Helton is a senior elementary education major at WKU; and while she doesn’t fear her job security, she does have concerns about the overall industry amid the nationwide teacher shortages.
“There’s a lot of unknowns about the industry itself and like where it’s gonna go in the future and because it is so underfunded like, Will I have to buy all my supplies? Will that be provided for me? But I think there is hope in that for me because I feel like I’ll always have a job. And there’ll always be a place that needs a good teacher.”
The Kentucky Department of Education says 72 percent of current teachers are at risk of leaving their jobs soon.
“There is a shortage of specifically in some areas, our math and our sciences are always and I think that’s a national trend as well.
The Warren County Public School District employs 968 certified teachers and currently has 18 teacher openings. To combat the teacher shortage, the district is offering incentives to help with recruitment and retention.
The district provides funding to each school to develop a school-based mentorship for experienced, new teammates. The internship has evolved so now not only do the intern mentors receive a free WKU class credit, but the interns are also now eligible for WKU graduate credit for completing the internship.
“We have a new Teacher Academy, and we do a partnership with Western Kentucky University. And once our new teachers go through our internship program, which is in conjunction with Western Kentucky, they get graduate credit,” said Melissa Stephanski, Chief Academic Officer at Warren Co. Public Schools. “That is fully funded by the school district. And it allows us to be able to pour into our teachers and give them something in return.”
Through the GameChangers program in partnership with WKU, the district aims to help more black and underrepresented teachers earn their teaching credentials.
RELATED: Teacher incentives provided by the state and WKU amid teacher shortage
“We’re really wanting to see our teaching staff mirror our student body as well. We have some things to help encourage people to get into administration and well,” said Stephanski.
The Warren County School District set up a booth at Western’s Welcome Back WKU event back in August. There, staff and faculty met with education majors as the district focuses on recruitment. The district also provided substitute teacher sign-ups, as they are experiencing a shortage there as well-- another critical issue among districts.
While state leaders meet and discuss ways to address the teacher shortage, future educators are stating the obvious solution.
“Teachers are very underpaid. I think people underestimate the amount of work that teachers do and the amount of stuff that goes into being a teacher,” expressed Helton.
Underpaid and overworked are two critical issues that are constantly brought up; however, for some passionate, future teachers, it’s not bad enough to keep them away from the classroom.
“I hope that in the future when I do teach, which will probably be next fall, that I can be a role model, a support system and just a good happy face for these kids,” said Helton.
Apply to Warren County Public Schools here.
MORE: Ky. Educators express alarming concern for teacher shortage
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FILE - Handguns are on displayed at a gun shop, Thursday, June, 23, 2022 in Honolulu. In Hawaii it's traditionally been practically impossible to obtain police permission to carry a loaded gun in public and so far that hasn't changed even after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling making it easier to get such permits. Since the decision in June, only one permit has been granted. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia, File)
LIHUE, Hawaii (KITV4) -- The Kauai Police Department has issued its revised permitting and application process for concealed and unconcealed gun licenses in the county.
The revision was made as a result of the June 2022 Supreme Court decision striking down a New York state law that required a license to carry a concealed weapon in public.
Anyone interested in getting a permit for concealed or open carry can get an application in-person at the KPD Records Firearms Section service window at the main police station in Lihue.
You can also apply online via the Firearms Section tab on the Kauai Police Department webpage. Tap here for more information.
In addition to filling out the application and Authorization for Use or Disclosure of Protected Health Information, KPD officials say applicants must also apply in person and provide the following information:
Copy of current Firearm Registration for firearm to be carried.
Copy of signed Firearms Proficiency Test including scores (test must be dated within 90 days of application):
Firearms Proficiency Test must be taken with the firearm to be carried (Minimum Qualification course of fire and proficiency standards located online at KPD’s website);
Firearms Proficiency Test must be administered by a state-certified or National Rifle Association Firearms Instructor of the Applicant’s choosing (include instructor certification); and
Signed Shooting Proficiency Test results must include shooting scores – pass/fail only is not sufficient.
Two passport-sized, front-facing color photographs of Applicant (taken within past 30 days).
For applications needed for employment purposes, please complete the notarized Private Security Employer Certification Application.
Police officials in Kauai say they are developing training for officers and working on guidance for the community due to this substantial change in Hawaii’s gun laws.
“We recognize the issuance of permits to carry firearms has generated both interest and anxiety across our community,” said Chief of Police Todd G. Raybuck. “We remain committed to ensuring public safety and establishing open lines of communication for the safe and responsible carrying of firearms in public.”
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LANAI CITY, Hawaii (KITV4) -- A bill that would affect home prices in Maui County goes before the council for its second and final reading on Sept. 20, 2022. And thousands of people who live on Lanai could be impacted if it passes.
The island is suffering from a major housing crisis -- what many say is even worse than the other islands.
One housing subdivision is home to most of Lanai's 3,000 residents. There just isn't enough housing to go around. That's what everyone who KITV4 spoke with said, but only Maui County Councilmember Gabe Johnson would go on camera.
"25% of our homes are bought by out-of-state buyers and 15% have been bought by corporations trying to make money off the real estate industry," Johnson said.
As chair of the council's Affordable Housing Committee, Johnson wrote Bill 107.
"The bill changes the affordable housing guidelines the county issues every year. It'll shave off 22% of the price of an affordable housing unit. A $500,000 house would now become a $400,000 house. By bringing that price down, it qualifies people for the crucial FHA loans - first-time home buyer's loans," explained Johnson.
Billionaire Larry Ellison owns 98% of the island. His management company Pulama Lanai is building affordable housing project Hokuao, but only as rentals. To build it, it needs to fly in workers who need a place to stay.
"When outside influences increase the values of our homes, we have no place to go. The company is buying all the homes to begin with because they have large construction projects," Johnson said.
"People are coming from off island to work these hotel jobs, let alone construction jobs," Johnson added.
The island's real estate office told KITV4 there are no homes for sale right now.
"A lot of our friends and family are moving in with each other. You're stacking all these people in a plantation home. Some of these homes are only 500 square feet," Johnson said.
In Bill 107, the county would subsidize the developer and the buyer. Johnson says it's about more than housing. It's about health.
"Then it gets too crowded and diseases of despair kick in: sex abuse, drug abuse, spousal abuse," he said.
Johnson warns what's happening on his island is a bellwether for other islands.
"We're the canary in the coal mine. We really feel a lot of our families are being displaced," he said.
Johnson believes the bill is a good start to fixing the problem, and that maybe this can even be a model for other counties.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE: BRX) today announced that it will release its 2022 third quarter earnings on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 after the market close. Brixmor will host a teleconference on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 10:00 AM ET.
Event: Brixmor Property Group's Third Quarter Earnings Results
When: 10:00 AM ET, Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Live Webcast: Brixmor 3Q 2022 Earnings Call under the Investors tab at https://www.brixmor.com
Dial #: 1.877.704.4453 (International: 1.201.389.0920)
A replay of the webcast will be available on the Brixmor website at https://www.brixmor.com. A replay of the call can be accessed until midnight ET on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 by dialing 844.512.2921 (International: 412.317.6671); Passcode: 13732415.
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Brixmor (NYSE: BRX) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates a high-quality, national portfolio of open-air shopping centers. Its 379 retail centers comprise approximately 67 million square feet of prime retail space in established trade areas. The Company strives to own and operate shopping centers that reflect Brixmor's vision "to be the center of the communities we serve" and are home to a diverse mix of thriving national, regional and local retailers. Brixmor is a proud real estate partner to over 5,000 retailers including The TJX Companies, The Kroger Co., Publix Super Markets and Ross Stores.
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Former CNN anchor Bernard Shaw died Wednesday at a Washington, DC, hospital of pneumonia unrelated to Covid-19, Shaw's family announced Thursday. Shaw was 82.
Shaw was CNN's first chief anchor and was with the network when it launched on June 1, 1980. He retired from CNN after more than 20 years on February 28, 2001.
During his storied career, Shaw reported on some of the biggest stories of that time -- including the student revolt in Tiananmen Square in May 1989, the First Gulf war live from Baghdad in 1991, and the 2000 presidential election.
"CNN's beloved anchor and colleague, Bernard Shaw, passed away yesterday at the age of 82. Bernie was a CNN original and was our Washington Anchor when we launched on June 1st, 1980," Chris Licht, CNN Chairman and CEO, said in a statement Thursday. "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. 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."
Funeral services for Shaw will be closed to family and invited guests only, with a public memorial service planned at a later time, his family said.
"In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Bernard Shaw Scholarship Fund at the University of Chicago. The Shaw family requests complete privacy at this time," the family said in a statement provided by former CNN CEO Tom Johnson.
In a statement, Johnson said Shaw "exemplified excellence in his life" and will be "remembered as a fierce advocate of responsible journalism."
"As a journalist, he demanded accuracy and fairness in news coverage. He earned the respect of millions of viewers around the world for his integrity and independence. He resisted forcefully any lowering of ethical news standards or any compromise of solid news coverage. He always could be trusted as a reporter and as an anchor," Johnson said.
"Bernie was my personal friend and colleague for more than 55 years. I will miss him enormously," he added. "My wife Edwina and I extend our most genuine condolences to Bernie's wife Linda and to his family."
Early career
Shaw was born May 22, 1940, in Chicago to Edgar and Camilla Shaw.
He spent four years in the Marine Corps, during which he was stationed in Hawaii when he sought out TV news legend Walter Cronkite for advice about how to become a journalist.
Shaw got his career start as a radio reporter in Chicago, during which he interviewed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who told him, "One day you'll make it, just do some good," Shaw recalled.
His first job in TV was as a political reporter for CBS, helping cover the Watergate scandal. He'd later become ABC's Latin America correspondent and bureau chief, where he and his team captured the only aerial pictures of the massacre at Jonestown, Guyana.
He left ABC to take a job with Ted Turner's Cable News Network, the world's first 24-hour television news network -- a decision he said many of his former colleagues thought was crazy. "I thought it was the last frontier in network television news," he had said.
'Boys of Baghdad'
Shaw is often credited with raising CNN's international prominence and turning CNN into the news leader it is today. He was also known for being cool under pressure -- which was exemplified with his coverage of the First Gulf War.
He and fellow reporters, John Holliman and Peter Arnett, made TV history by broadcasting the night of the first attack in Baghdad in real-time, and would become known as the "Boys of Baghdad."
"The skies over Baghdad have been illuminated. We're seeing bright flashes going off all over the sky," Shaw said, reporting from a Baghdad hotel as bombs rained down.
Arnett recalled how in the first moments of the bombing: "I raced for the microphone, and here was Bernie -- 'Atlanta, come to Baghdad, come to Baghdad.'"
"He had the microphone first, the instinct to broadcast, to be there," Arnett said. "He didn't hesitate. He scooped the world."
Shaw told NPR in 2014 that "one of the things I strove for was to be able to control my emotions in the midst of hell breaking out."
"The more intense the news story I cover, the cooler I want to be. The more I ratchet down my emotions, even the tone of voice because people are depending on you for accuracy, dispassionate descriptions of what's happening. And it would be a disservice to the consumers of news -- be they readers, listeners or viewers -- for me to become emotional and to get carried away," he said.
CNN made its debut with Shaw as its Washington anchor at a time when other networks had White males as their lead anchors.
After less than a year on air for CNN, Shaw led the network's coverage of the assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan. When the other networks reported that White House press secretary James Brady had been killed, Shaw held off on reporting until he received official confirmation -- which never came and the other networks had to retract.
Shaw also earned a reputation for conducting tough interviews. His sharp questioning was on display when, in 1988, he became the first African American journalist to moderate a presidential debate.
In the second showdown between then-Vice President George H. W. Bush and Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis, Shaw asked the candidates to speak about the death penalty.
When Dukakis said he was against the death penalty, Shaw asked: "If Kitty Dukakis (Dukakis' wife) were raped and murdered, would you favor an irrevocable death penalty for the killer?"
The question was duped a candidate career killer and, some thought, changed the trajectory of the race.
Shaw signs off
Shaw announced in November 2000 he would be stepping back at CNN to spend time with his family and to write books.
"My best time has been simply being here, helping to do what attracts you, our viewers, your demand to be informed instantly with knowledgeable context and insight. And to you around the world and across our great land here in the United States, more than your praise I have valued your criticism and your suggestions. Scrutiny can be instructive," he told viewers.
"Harder than entering this business, is leaving it and leaving CNN, especially after 20 years here. But you know, some roses are so fragrant. And as a gardener, I want to grow and smell them more -- when I'm not writing."
Shaw was the recipient of many awards for his journalism including the Edward R. Murrow Award for Lifetime Achievement Award in Broadcasting and was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame in 1999.
"We were a team. That is the only way the network succeeded. That is the only way the network made history," he told CNN staff and alumni at the celebration of CNN's 35th anniversary in Atlanta in 2015. "We succeeded because you made excellence a habit. You did that every day ... you soldiered on."
Shaw said he always believed that the "most important chair was not the anchor chair."
"The most important chair was the chair at the assignment desk. The most important chair was the audio person's chair, the director's chair, the editor's chair, the reporter's chair."
His advice to employees: "Make a promise that when you show up at work as a CNN employee you will work to take excellence one step beyond."
Shaw is survived by his wife Linda and their two children, Amar Edgar and Anil Louise.
This story has been updated with additional information.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Maryland Insurance Administration Commissioner Kathleen Birrane, chair of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) Innovation, Cybersecurity, and Technology Committee, represented NAIC members by testifying at the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs' hearing on "Current Issues in Insurance."
Among the topics discussed, Commissioner Birrane updated the Committee on the NAIC's work this year regarding Cybersecurity, Consumer Data/AI, and Innovation; Race and Insurance; Private Equity; and Climate Risk/Natural Catastrophes and Resiliency.
"The financial strength of our insurance system was tested simultaneously by a global pandemic, historic natural catastrophes, financial volatility, and social unrest, and yet it persevered," testified Commissioner Birrane.
Commissioner Birrane also reiterated the NAIC's support for a long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), protecting policyholders during an insurance receivership, and legislation (S. 4110) to provide state insurance regulators a vote on the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC).
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Commissioner Birrane's written testimony
As part of our state-based system of insurance regulation in the United States, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) provides expertise, data, and analysis for insurance commissioners to effectively regulate the industry and protect consumers. The U.S. standard-setting organization is governed by the chief insurance regulators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. Through the NAIC, state insurance regulators establish standards and best practices, conduct peer reviews, and coordinate regulatory oversight. NAIC staff supports these efforts and represents the collective views of state regulators domestically and internationally.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Lawyers Association (CLA) is partnering with the San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) to host and bring together local bar leaders for the 2022 Annual California Bar Leaders Conference. CLA welcomes bar leaders across California to join the statewide voluntary bar association and SDCBA in a series of discussions on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in San Diego. The conference, which will also be offered virtually, features an afternoon of programs designed to strengthen attendees' leadership skills.
Suzanne Hoffman, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist and organizational consultant, will kick off the event with her keynote speech on "Constructive Conflict: Bringing Civility Back to the Board."
After a break, CLA CEO and Executive Director Oyango A. Snell will lead the group in a discussion of the issues raised to reflect and discuss how civility issues play out from a practical perspective amongst bar leaders and staff.
"After two-plus years of remote work and virtual events, I look forward to seeing everyone and exploring the shared challenges and opportunities we face," Snell said.
The conference concludes with a program titled "Nonprofit Management: Board Accountability + Measuring Progress," featuring a distinguished panel of bar leaders.
In addition to the free training, CLA is offering bar leaders a discounted rate to the CLA Annual Meeting, which kicks off on Thursday, September 15, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. The Annual Meeting features MCLE courses and multiple networking opportunities. Contact bar.relations@calawyers.org for the discount code and more information. Tickets are sold separately for the California Judges Association and the California Lawyers Association first-ever black-tie Gala on September 17, 2022 to support diversity in the profession, access to justice, and civics education programs.
"As the voluntary bar association for all California attorneys, we strive to be a convener of bar associations and gather folks together to pursue our common goals," CLA President Jeremy M. Evans said. "The Bar Leaders Conference, Annual Meeting, and Gala, among other opportunities, do just that—convene us in one place. We thank you for participating."
Established in 2018, California Lawyers Association is the statewide voluntary bar association for all California attorneys. CLA's mission is to promote excellence, diversity, and inclusion in the legal profession and fairness in the administration of justice and the rule of law. Visit us at www.calawyers.org to learn more about CLA or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter.
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DOJ appeals judge's special master ruling in Trump case
The Department of Justice on Thursday filed a motion to appeal a federal judge's ruling to allow a special master to review evidence seized from former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence last month.
State of play: The notice of appeal comes three days after Judge Aileen Cannon ruled on Monday that a special master should be appointed "to review the seized property for personal items and documents and potentially privileged material subject to claims of attorney-client and/or executive privilege," per the filing.
- Cannon also said that the order "temporarily enjoins the government from reviewing and using the seized materials for investigative purposes," per the filing.
- The DOJ and Trump's legal team have until Friday to submit a list of proposed special master candidates and outline their specific "duties and limitations."
Driving the news: The DOJ on Thursday also filed a motion for a partial stay pending appeal on Cannon's order, saying that the intelligence community's review "cannot be readily segregated from the Department of Justice’s and Federal Bureau of Investigation’s activities in connection with the ongoing criminal investigation."
- "Moreover, the government and the public are irreparably injured when a criminal investigation of matters involving risks to national security is enjoined," the DOJ wrote in the motion for a stay.
- "The government and the public would suffer irreparable harm absent a stay," the DOJ said.
- Prosecutors gave the court until Sept. 15 to grant a stay and if one is not granted, "the government intends to seek relief from the Eleventh Circuit," per the filing.
Between the lines: It is not yet clear what parts of Cannon's order the DOJ is appealing — and whether it applies to the entire order or parts.
Catch up quick: The DOJ has previously opposed Trump's bid for a third-party attorney to review Mar-a-Lago documents, citing "national security interests."
- The DOJ has also countered Trump's claims that the seized documents are protected by attorney-client and executive privileges.
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ACO REACH Explorer assists with data unification, population health management and omni-channel patient engagement with a special focus on advancing health equity
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CloudMedx, the healthcare technology company featured everywhere from Newsweek to World Economic Forum, has launched a new bundled tool called ACO REACH Explorer that empowers ACO REACH participants with the tools required to succeed in managing their patient population.
CloudMedx's ACO REACH Explorer is a bundled solution suite that provides support for the full spectrum of ACO REACH requirements. This includes unifying and visualizing disparate data (via the ONE Platform), providing population health management (via Clinical Explorer), improving health equity (via SDOH Explorer) and omni-channel patient engagement (via Patient Explorer). The bundled solution is specifically tailored for the ACO REACH participants, providing a seamless technology suite to meet all their requirements. The insights are also available as APIs that can be integrated with existing solutions.
- Data unification from disparate sources and formats
- Advancing health equity with actionable insights for zip-code level SDOH metrics
- Population Health Management for risk stratification, predictive analytics and quality reporting
- Omni-channel patient engagement with a combination of AI-based automated outreach as well as human support for gap closures
- Risk adjustment
- Cost utilization tracking
- Network leak management
- Price transparency data
For more details on the tool, see https://cloudmedxhealth.com/product-solutions/aco-reach-explorer/.
CloudMedx Inc. is transforming healthcare delivery using Artificial Intelligence, giving patients, providers and payers information they need to ensure the best care, optimize outcomes, and save money. The company's data platform collects and organizes vast amounts of information from public and proprietary sources, including clinical, social, and economic insights. With powerful data visualizations, predictive analytics, interoperable tools and a suite of application services, CloudMedx provides unified patient records, unprecedented understandings of health data in various populations, and automated workflows, yielding superior outcomes. For more information, please visit www.cloudmedxhealth.com
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DENVER, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gates Industrial Corporation plc (NYSE:GTES), a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions, today announced that the Company will participate in Morgan Stanley's 10th Annual Laguna Conference in Dana Point, California, on Friday, September 16, 2022. Ivo Jurek, Chief Executive Officer, will present at 10:35 a.m. Eastern time.
To access a webcast of this presentation, please visit the Events & Presentations section of the Gates Investor Relations website at investors.gates.com, and click on the event webcast link.
Gates is a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. Gates offers a broad portfolio of products to diverse replacement channel customers, and to original equipment ("first-fit") manufacturers as specified components. Gates participates in many sectors of the industrial and consumer markets. Our products play essential roles in a diverse range of applications across a wide variety of end markets ranging from harsh and hazardous industries such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing and energy, to everyday consumer applications such as printers, power washers, automatic doors and vacuum cleaners and virtually every form of transportation. Our products are sold in 128 countries across our four commercial regions: the Americas; Europe, Middle East & Africa; Greater China; and East Asia & India.
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15-Year-old arrested for vehicle robbery on Napier Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 15-year-old boy after an incident Tuesday night involving the robbery of a vehicle.
BCSO says it was reported that a man pulled into the parking lot of a store on Napier Avenue when the juvenile suspect approached the driver and gestured as if he had a handgun. The juvenile demanded that the man get out of his truck– which he did– then the juvenile jumped into the truck and fled the scene. The driver was not hurt during the incident.
Later, when deputies arrived at the scene, the truck was found abandoned further down Napier Avenue, and the juvenile was found hiding in the back yard of a residence on American Boulevard. The truck was returned to its owner and the juvenile was taken into custody, where he has been charged with Robbery by Intimidation, and his case has been turned over to the juvenile courts.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is urged to call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME. | https://www.41nbc.com/15-year-old-arrested-for-vehicle-robbery-on-napier-avenue/ | 2022-09-08T20:47:15Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/15-year-old-arrested-for-vehicle-robbery-on-napier-avenue/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
15-Year-old arrested for vehicle robbery on Napier Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 15-year-old boy after an incident Tuesday night involving the robbery of a vehicle.
BCSO says it was reported that a man pulled into the parking lot of a store on Napier Avenue when the juvenile suspect approached the driver and gestured as if he had a handgun. The juvenile demanded that the man get out of his truck– which he did– then the juvenile jumped into the truck and fled the scene. The driver was not hurt during the incident.
Later, when deputies arrived at the scene, the truck was found abandoned further down Napier Avenue, and the juvenile was found hiding in the back yard of a residence on American Boulevard. The truck was returned to its owner and the juvenile was taken into custody, where he has been charged with Robbery by Intimidation, and his case has been turned over to the juvenile courts.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is urged to call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME. | https://www.41nbc.com/15-year-old-arrested-for-vehicle-robbery-on-napier-avenue/ | 2022-09-08T20:47:15Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/15-year-old-arrested-for-vehicle-robbery-on-napier-avenue/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
Local movers help One Warm Coat donation delivery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A moving company is partnering with a national organization to give back to the community.
Two Men and a Truck in Macon is working with the One Warm Coat campaign to deliver coats for fall and winter. The moving company picked up sixteen pallets of coat donations and delivered them to First Choice Primary care in Macon. The coats will then go to those in need. Owner Johnathan Cuttino spoke about how much doing charity work means for his company as it upholds on of the company’s core values of giving back.
“Since I’ve been involved with Two Men and a Truck, it’s something that we always did was help charitable organizations so the feeling of being able to help somebody often that’s in need is just a great feeling. It’s very rewarding to know that you’ve helped somebody.” said Cuttino.
One Warm Coat has served the nation for thirty years helping to keep more than one million pounds of clothing out of landfills each year and back into the hands of people who need them most. | https://www.41nbc.com/local-movers-help-out-one-warm-coat-donation/ | 2022-09-08T20:47:21Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/local-movers-help-out-one-warm-coat-donation/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
Local movers help One Warm Coat donation delivery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A moving company is partnering with a national organization to give back to the community.
Two Men and a Truck in Macon is working with the One Warm Coat campaign to deliver coats for fall and winter. The moving company picked up sixteen pallets of coat donations and delivered them to First Choice Primary care in Macon. The coats will then go to those in need. Owner Johnathan Cuttino spoke about how much doing charity work means for his company as it upholds on of the company’s core values of giving back.
“Since I’ve been involved with Two Men and a Truck, it’s something that we always did was help charitable organizations so the feeling of being able to help somebody often that’s in need is just a great feeling. It’s very rewarding to know that you’ve helped somebody.” said Cuttino.
One Warm Coat has served the nation for thirty years helping to keep more than one million pounds of clothing out of landfills each year and back into the hands of people who need them most. | https://www.41nbc.com/local-movers-help-out-one-warm-coat-donation/ | 2022-09-08T20:47:21Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/local-movers-help-out-one-warm-coat-donation/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
Collaboration reduces environmental impacts and improves product performance across apparel, furniture and automotive markets
ACTON, Mass., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Haartz Corporation, the global leader in highly engineered and uniquely designed textile materials and Green Theme Technologies Inc. (GTT), a leader in waterless and PFAS-free textile finishing, today announced a partnership to revolutionize how textiles are finished in the United States. The first of its kind in the North American market, GTT's PFAS-free and waterless EMPEL™ textile finishing platform eliminates harmful chemicals from all levels of textile finishing without the use of water, all while providing best-in-class performance.
Developed by GTT, the EMPEL platform can apply a wide variety of finishes, including Durable Water Repellent, Anti-Wicking, Durable Stain Release and more to an almost limitless number of textiles. EMPEL uses sustainable "clean chemistry" to eliminate contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during the textile manufacturing process through a waterless process.
"Haartz is the perfect partner for GTT," said Martin Flora, VP of Business Development for GTT. "They are world leaders in scaling finished fabric technologies through world-class manufacturing and testing facilities. With their various product categories, including apparel, furniture and automotive, our partnership brings textile innovation to North America and helps drive a positive and sizable environmental impact."
Independent tests conducted by Bureau Veritas and Okeotex confirm EMPEL uses a nontoxic and water-free hydrocarbon monomer solution that is polymerized when applied to fabrics, wrapping each individual yarn with a high-performance finish. Testing reveals EMPEL outperforms existing C0 and C6 fluorocarbon water repellent options, producing a protective finish that lasts.
As PFAS bans accelerate across the country and around the world, forward thinking brands like Haartz are taking the lead to adopt high performance and sustainable solutions.
Performance apparel brands such as Black Diamond, TREW Gear, Stoney Creek, and Artilect are currently selling apparel products that use EMPEL. Haartz holds the only US license for the EMPEL process and plans to scale production with several household brands.
"EMPEL presents endless possibilities for the future of textile manufacturing, with applications ranging from clothing to furniture and beyond," said Matt Williams, Vice President Vice President, Global Automotive Exteriors & New Markets at Haartz. "We continually push our manufacturing boundaries to bring the cleanest, highest performance products to market. Just as we have done throughout our long history serving automotive markets, we're approaching this unique problem with a unique sustainable solution and we're looking forward to bringing this new enhanced technology with a lower carbon footprint to US manufacturing."
To see GTT's durable water repellent performance in action, click HERE.
The Haartz Corporation is a world leader in highly engineered and uniquely designed convertible toppings and interior surface materials. The company's world headquarters and North American manufacturing operations are located in Acton, Massachusetts, with additional manufacturing in Mannheim, Germany and Pune, India. Beyond these manufacturing locations, Haartz maintains offices in Detroit, Munich, Tokyo, Irapuato, Mexico, Shanghai and Chongqing, China. Employing over 400 people worldwide, Haartz has been a trusted automotive supplier since 1907, and continues to be privately owned and operated by the Haartz family. For more information, visit www.haartz.com. Join the conversation on Twitter, @Haartz.
Green Theme Technologies, Inc. is a textile innovation company with the mission to create products that out-perform existing technologies while eliminating toxic chemicals, water usage, and pollution. Visit https://greenthemetek.com/ for more information.
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Man arrested in Dublin after shooting on Tuesday
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested for aggravated assault in Dublin on Tuesday.
According to the Dublin Police, the arrest stems from a shooting at Riverview Heights Apartments on Riverview Drive.
Officers responded to the scene around midnight, where they found a man shot in the chest. Officers say they saw the suspect, 28-year-old Keyan Taylor, running from the scene with blood on his clothes.
Officers arrested him after a short foot chase. | https://www.41nbc.com/man-arrested-in-dublin-after-shooting-on-tuesday/ | 2022-09-08T20:47:27Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/man-arrested-in-dublin-after-shooting-on-tuesday/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Man arrested in Dublin after shooting on Tuesday
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested for aggravated assault in Dublin on Tuesday.
According to the Dublin Police, the arrest stems from a shooting at Riverview Heights Apartments on Riverview Drive.
Officers responded to the scene around midnight, where they found a man shot in the chest. Officers say they saw the suspect, 28-year-old Keyan Taylor, running from the scene with blood on his clothes.
Officers arrested him after a short foot chase. | https://www.41nbc.com/man-arrested-in-dublin-after-shooting-on-tuesday/ | 2022-09-08T20:47:27Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/man-arrested-in-dublin-after-shooting-on-tuesday/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Morning Business Report: Cineworld files for bankruptcy
Labor day becomes the first holiday to beat travel numbers from before the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company that owns Regal Cinemas said it had filed for bankruptcy protection. Cineworld group filed for chapter 11, allowing a company to stay in business and restructure debt.
Military members are more financially prepared for retirement. USAA survey says 80 percent of families in military would be financially okay if they were to die today. | https://www.41nbc.com/morning-business-report-cineworld-files-for-bankruptcy/ | 2022-09-08T20:47:33Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/morning-business-report-cineworld-files-for-bankruptcy/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Morning Business Report: Cineworld files for bankruptcy
Labor day becomes the first holiday to beat travel numbers from before the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company that owns Regal Cinemas said it had filed for bankruptcy protection. Cineworld group filed for chapter 11, allowing a company to stay in business and restructure debt.
Military members are more financially prepared for retirement. USAA survey says 80 percent of families in military would be financially okay if they were to die today. | https://www.41nbc.com/morning-business-report-cineworld-files-for-bankruptcy/ | 2022-09-08T20:47:33Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/morning-business-report-cineworld-files-for-bankruptcy/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, dies
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died. She was 96.
Buckingham Palace made the announcement in a statement.
A link to the almost-vanished generation that fought World War II, she was the only monarch most Britons have ever known, and her name defines an age: the modern Elizabethan Era. The impact of her loss will be huge, and unpredictable, both for the nation and for the monarchy, an institution she helped stabilize and modernize across decades of huge social change and family scandals.
With the death of the queen, her son Charles, automatically becomes monarch, even though the coronation might not take place for months. It is not known whether he will choose to call himself King Charles III or some other name.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision at her summer residence in Scotland after doctors raised concerns about the 96-year-old monarch’s health, Buckingham Palace said Thursday, as members of the royal family rushed to be at her side.
The announcement by the palace came a day after the queen canceled a virtual meeting of her Privy Council when doctors advised her to rest following a full day of events on Tuesday, when she formally asked Liz Truss to become Britain’s prime minister.
“Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,” a palace spokesperson said, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with customary policy. “The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.”
The palace declined to provide further details about the queen’s condition, but there were worrying signs that it might be serious. A Cabinet minister interrupted Truss during a debate in the House of Commons to inform her about Elizabeth’s condition and family members canceled long-planned engagements to travel to the Highlands.
Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, along with his wife, Camilla, and sister, Princess Anne, were with the queen at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland. Other members of the royal family, including Charles’ sons, Princes William and Harry, were said to be en route.
The gathering of the House of Windsor came just three months after people across Britain paused over a long holiday weekend to celebrate the queen’s 70 years on the throne. While crowds of cheering, flag-waving fans filled the streets around Buckingham Palace throughout four days of festivities, the queen herself made only two brief appearances on the palace balcony to wave to her subjects.
Elizabeth has increasingly handed over duties to Charles and other members of the royal family in recent months as she recovered from a bout of COVID-19, began using a cane and struggled to get around.
“The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime,” Truss said on Twitter.
“My thoughts — and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom — are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time.”
Political leaders from across the spectrum joined Truss in expressing their concern, and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said the “prayers of the nation” were with Elizabeth.
Since assuming the throne after the death of her father on Feb. 6, 1952, Elizabeth has been a symbol of stability as Britain negotiated the end of empire, the dawn of the information age and the mass migration that transformed the country into a multicultural society.
That steadfastness was seen Tuesday when she oversaw the handover of power from Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Truss in a series of carefully choreographed events steeped in the traditions of Britain’s 1,000-year-old monarchy.
Throughout her tenure, the queen has also built a bond with the people of Great Britain through a seemingly endless series of public appearances as she opened libraries, dedicated hospitals and bestowed honors on deserving citizens.
“I have no knowledge of precisely her health condition, but I get the feeling, somehow, we might be being prepared for something,” Deborah Langton, 67, a semi-retired translator, said outside Buckingham Palace. “And if that is, you know, the end, then that’s going to be very sad, I think, for a lot of people.”
Elizabeth, who famously dedicated her “whole life” to the service of Britain and the Commonwealth on her 21st birthday, has ruled out the idea of abdicating. As recently as Wednesday she issued a statement after the killing of at least 10 people in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, saying: “I mourn with all Canadians at this tragic time.”
But the death of her husband, Prince Philip, in April of last year reminded the country that the reign of the only monarch most people in Britain have ever known was finite. During a funeral that was limited to just 30 mourners because of pandemic restrictions, the queen was forced to sit alone, hidden behind a black face mask, as she contemplated the loss of the man who had been at her side for more than 70 years.
That truth was the subtext of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations as newspapers, TV news shows and the walls of the palace were filled with images of Elizabeth as she evolved from a glamorous young queen in crown and diamonds to a kind of global grandmother known for her omnipresent handbag and love of horses and corgis.
Charles was front and center throughout the festivities as he stood in for his mother and demonstrated he was ready to take on her mantle.
Wearing a ceremonial scarlet tunic and bearskin hat, he reviewed the troops during the Queen’s Birthday Parade on the opening day of the jubilee. The next day, he was the last guest to enter St. Paul’s Cathedral and took his seat at the front of the church for a service of thanksgiving in honor of the queen. At a star-studded concert in front of Buckingham Palace, he delivered the main tribute to the woman he addressed as “Your Majesty, Mummy.”
But on Thursday, the nation’s attention was firmly fixed on the queen, with the BBC switching to nonstop coverage of the monarch’s condition.
“It’s quite sad, really,” Kristian Ctylok, a 32-year-old London resident said. “I think half the country is probably expecting it because she’s been quite frail for a while. But, you know, I guess no one thought the day would come, really. So hopefully it’s not as bad as what it seems.” | https://www.41nbc.com/queen-elizabeth-ii-britains-monarch-for-70-years-dies/ | 2022-09-08T20:47:39Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/queen-elizabeth-ii-britains-monarch-for-70-years-dies/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 38 |
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, dies
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died. She was 96.
Buckingham Palace made the announcement in a statement.
A link to the almost-vanished generation that fought World War II, she was the only monarch most Britons have ever known, and her name defines an age: the modern Elizabethan Era. The impact of her loss will be huge, and unpredictable, both for the nation and for the monarchy, an institution she helped stabilize and modernize across decades of huge social change and family scandals.
With the death of the queen, her son Charles, automatically becomes monarch, even though the coronation might not take place for months. It is not known whether he will choose to call himself King Charles III or some other name.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision at her summer residence in Scotland after doctors raised concerns about the 96-year-old monarch’s health, Buckingham Palace said Thursday, as members of the royal family rushed to be at her side.
The announcement by the palace came a day after the queen canceled a virtual meeting of her Privy Council when doctors advised her to rest following a full day of events on Tuesday, when she formally asked Liz Truss to become Britain’s prime minister.
“Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,” a palace spokesperson said, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with customary policy. “The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.”
The palace declined to provide further details about the queen’s condition, but there were worrying signs that it might be serious. A Cabinet minister interrupted Truss during a debate in the House of Commons to inform her about Elizabeth’s condition and family members canceled long-planned engagements to travel to the Highlands.
Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, along with his wife, Camilla, and sister, Princess Anne, were with the queen at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland. Other members of the royal family, including Charles’ sons, Princes William and Harry, were said to be en route.
The gathering of the House of Windsor came just three months after people across Britain paused over a long holiday weekend to celebrate the queen’s 70 years on the throne. While crowds of cheering, flag-waving fans filled the streets around Buckingham Palace throughout four days of festivities, the queen herself made only two brief appearances on the palace balcony to wave to her subjects.
Elizabeth has increasingly handed over duties to Charles and other members of the royal family in recent months as she recovered from a bout of COVID-19, began using a cane and struggled to get around.
“The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime,” Truss said on Twitter.
“My thoughts — and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom — are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time.”
Political leaders from across the spectrum joined Truss in expressing their concern, and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said the “prayers of the nation” were with Elizabeth.
Since assuming the throne after the death of her father on Feb. 6, 1952, Elizabeth has been a symbol of stability as Britain negotiated the end of empire, the dawn of the information age and the mass migration that transformed the country into a multicultural society.
That steadfastness was seen Tuesday when she oversaw the handover of power from Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Truss in a series of carefully choreographed events steeped in the traditions of Britain’s 1,000-year-old monarchy.
Throughout her tenure, the queen has also built a bond with the people of Great Britain through a seemingly endless series of public appearances as she opened libraries, dedicated hospitals and bestowed honors on deserving citizens.
“I have no knowledge of precisely her health condition, but I get the feeling, somehow, we might be being prepared for something,” Deborah Langton, 67, a semi-retired translator, said outside Buckingham Palace. “And if that is, you know, the end, then that’s going to be very sad, I think, for a lot of people.”
Elizabeth, who famously dedicated her “whole life” to the service of Britain and the Commonwealth on her 21st birthday, has ruled out the idea of abdicating. As recently as Wednesday she issued a statement after the killing of at least 10 people in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, saying: “I mourn with all Canadians at this tragic time.”
But the death of her husband, Prince Philip, in April of last year reminded the country that the reign of the only monarch most people in Britain have ever known was finite. During a funeral that was limited to just 30 mourners because of pandemic restrictions, the queen was forced to sit alone, hidden behind a black face mask, as she contemplated the loss of the man who had been at her side for more than 70 years.
That truth was the subtext of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations as newspapers, TV news shows and the walls of the palace were filled with images of Elizabeth as she evolved from a glamorous young queen in crown and diamonds to a kind of global grandmother known for her omnipresent handbag and love of horses and corgis.
Charles was front and center throughout the festivities as he stood in for his mother and demonstrated he was ready to take on her mantle.
Wearing a ceremonial scarlet tunic and bearskin hat, he reviewed the troops during the Queen’s Birthday Parade on the opening day of the jubilee. The next day, he was the last guest to enter St. Paul’s Cathedral and took his seat at the front of the church for a service of thanksgiving in honor of the queen. At a star-studded concert in front of Buckingham Palace, he delivered the main tribute to the woman he addressed as “Your Majesty, Mummy.”
But on Thursday, the nation’s attention was firmly fixed on the queen, with the BBC switching to nonstop coverage of the monarch’s condition.
“It’s quite sad, really,” Kristian Ctylok, a 32-year-old London resident said. “I think half the country is probably expecting it because she’s been quite frail for a while. But, you know, I guess no one thought the day would come, really. So hopefully it’s not as bad as what it seems.” | https://www.41nbc.com/queen-elizabeth-ii-britains-monarch-for-70-years-dies/ | 2022-09-08T20:47:39Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/queen-elizabeth-ii-britains-monarch-for-70-years-dies/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 38 |
Queen Elizabeth II under medical care amid health fears
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has been placed under medical supervision because doctors are “concerned for Her Majesty’s health,” Buckingham Palace said Thursday, as members of the royal family rushed to Scotland to the side of the 96-year-old monarch.
The announcement by the palace came a day after the queen canceled a virtual meeting of her Privy Council when doctors advised her to rest following a full day of events on Tuesday, when she formally asked Liz Truss to become Britain’s prime minister.
“Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,” a palace spokesperson said, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with customary policy. “The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.”
The palace declined to provide further details about the queen’s condition, but there were other worrying signs. Truss was interrupted during a debate in the House of Commons to be informed about Elizabeth’s condition, and family members canceled long-planned engagements to travel to the Highlands.
Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, along with his wife, Camilla, and sister, Princess Anne, were with the queen at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland. Members of the royal family traveled by plane to Scotland. Prince William, Charles’ eldest son, was among the royals en route to Balmoral, as were his brother, Prince Harry, and Harry’s wife, Meghan.
The gathering of the House of Windsor comes just three months after people across Britain paused over a long holiday weekend to celebrate the queen’s 70 years on the throne. While crowds of cheering, flag-waving fans filled the streets around Buckingham Palace throughout four days of festivities, the queen herself made only two brief appearances on the palace balcony to wave to her subjects.
Elizabeth has increasingly handed over duties to Charles and other members of the royal family in recent months as she recovered from a bout of COVID-19, began using a cane and struggled to get around.
“The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime,” Truss said on Twitter.
“My thoughts — and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom — are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time.”
Political leaders of every persuasion also expressed their concern, and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said the “prayers of the nation” are with Elizabeth.
Since assuming the throne after the death of her father on Feb. 6, 1952, Elizabeth has been a symbol of stability as Britain negotiated the end of empire, the dawn of the information age and the mass migration that transformed the country into a multicultural society.
Throughout it all, the queen has built a bond with the nation through a seemingly endless series of public appearances as she opened libraries, dedicated hospitals and bestowed honors on deserving citizens.
She worked steadily into the twilight of her reign. But the death of Prince Philip, her husband of more than 70 years, in April of last year reminded the country that the reign of the queen, the only monarch most of her subjects have ever known, is finite.
That truth was the subtext of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations as newspapers, TV news shows and the walls of the palace were filled with images of Elizabeth as she changed from a glamorous young queen in crown and diamonds to a kind of global grandmother known for her omnipresent handbag and love of horses and corgis.
Charles was front and center throughout the festivities as he stood in for his mother and demonstrated he was ready to take on her mantle.
Wearing a ceremonial scarlet tunic and bearskin hat, he reviewed the troops during the Queen’s Birthday Parade on the opening day of the jubilee. The next day, he was the last guest to enter St. Paul’s Cathedral and took his seat at the front of the church for a service of thanksgiving in honor of the queen. At a star-studded concert in front of Buckingham Palace, he delivered the main tribute to the woman he addressed as “Your Majesty, Mummy.”
The queen’s public appearances during the Jubilee were brief but symbolic, underscoring three pillars of her reign: a personal bond with the public, strong links to the armed forces and support for the Commonwealth, a group of 54 nations with former colonial ties to Britain.
On the final day of the event, she joined other senior members of the royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a flyby by 70 military aircraft and wave to supporters who filled the street below. Later, she took part in a beacon lighting ceremony at Windsor Palace, the culmination of events that spanned the Commonwealth. | https://www.41nbc.com/queen-elizabeth-ii-under-medical-care-amid-health-fears/ | 2022-09-08T20:47:46Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/queen-elizabeth-ii-under-medical-care-amid-health-fears/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 38 |
Queen Elizabeth II under medical care amid health fears
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has been placed under medical supervision because doctors are “concerned for Her Majesty’s health,” Buckingham Palace said Thursday, as members of the royal family rushed to Scotland to the side of the 96-year-old monarch.
The announcement by the palace came a day after the queen canceled a virtual meeting of her Privy Council when doctors advised her to rest following a full day of events on Tuesday, when she formally asked Liz Truss to become Britain’s prime minister.
“Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,” a palace spokesperson said, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with customary policy. “The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.”
The palace declined to provide further details about the queen’s condition, but there were other worrying signs. Truss was interrupted during a debate in the House of Commons to be informed about Elizabeth’s condition, and family members canceled long-planned engagements to travel to the Highlands.
Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, along with his wife, Camilla, and sister, Princess Anne, were with the queen at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland. Members of the royal family traveled by plane to Scotland. Prince William, Charles’ eldest son, was among the royals en route to Balmoral, as were his brother, Prince Harry, and Harry’s wife, Meghan.
The gathering of the House of Windsor comes just three months after people across Britain paused over a long holiday weekend to celebrate the queen’s 70 years on the throne. While crowds of cheering, flag-waving fans filled the streets around Buckingham Palace throughout four days of festivities, the queen herself made only two brief appearances on the palace balcony to wave to her subjects.
Elizabeth has increasingly handed over duties to Charles and other members of the royal family in recent months as she recovered from a bout of COVID-19, began using a cane and struggled to get around.
“The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime,” Truss said on Twitter.
“My thoughts — and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom — are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time.”
Political leaders of every persuasion also expressed their concern, and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said the “prayers of the nation” are with Elizabeth.
Since assuming the throne after the death of her father on Feb. 6, 1952, Elizabeth has been a symbol of stability as Britain negotiated the end of empire, the dawn of the information age and the mass migration that transformed the country into a multicultural society.
Throughout it all, the queen has built a bond with the nation through a seemingly endless series of public appearances as she opened libraries, dedicated hospitals and bestowed honors on deserving citizens.
She worked steadily into the twilight of her reign. But the death of Prince Philip, her husband of more than 70 years, in April of last year reminded the country that the reign of the queen, the only monarch most of her subjects have ever known, is finite.
That truth was the subtext of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations as newspapers, TV news shows and the walls of the palace were filled with images of Elizabeth as she changed from a glamorous young queen in crown and diamonds to a kind of global grandmother known for her omnipresent handbag and love of horses and corgis.
Charles was front and center throughout the festivities as he stood in for his mother and demonstrated he was ready to take on her mantle.
Wearing a ceremonial scarlet tunic and bearskin hat, he reviewed the troops during the Queen’s Birthday Parade on the opening day of the jubilee. The next day, he was the last guest to enter St. Paul’s Cathedral and took his seat at the front of the church for a service of thanksgiving in honor of the queen. At a star-studded concert in front of Buckingham Palace, he delivered the main tribute to the woman he addressed as “Your Majesty, Mummy.”
The queen’s public appearances during the Jubilee were brief but symbolic, underscoring three pillars of her reign: a personal bond with the public, strong links to the armed forces and support for the Commonwealth, a group of 54 nations with former colonial ties to Britain.
On the final day of the event, she joined other senior members of the royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a flyby by 70 military aircraft and wave to supporters who filled the street below. Later, she took part in a beacon lighting ceremony at Windsor Palace, the culmination of events that spanned the Commonwealth. | https://www.41nbc.com/queen-elizabeth-ii-under-medical-care-amid-health-fears/ | 2022-09-08T20:47:46Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/queen-elizabeth-ii-under-medical-care-amid-health-fears/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 38 |
Rainy pattern set to begin Thursday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Beginning later this afternoon a wet pattern will take hold over the Peach State for a few days.
Today
It was a slightly cooler and drier morning around Middle Georgia to begin our Thursday. A handful of clouds overhead made for decent sunrises, however they were not as pretty as yesterday. A decent amount of sun is with us once again through the mid morning hours, however cloud cover is likely to quickly fill in as we go through the lunch hours. Highs for today are going to be warm, however not as hot as yesterday as they peak in the mid 80s around the region.
Storms are back in the forecast for us today as a stationary front begins to set up near the Florida-Georgia border. We will likely see a few showers start to pop up during the late lunchtime hours before thunderstorms become more widespread the rest of the afternoon and evening.
Rain activity will continue into the overnight hours tonight with storms likely until about midnight. After that some showers may still develop, especially as we approach Friday morning. It would be a good idea to set the rain gear aside for tonight so you don’t have to scramble for it in the morning. Sky conditions overnight will be overcast as lows drop into the lower 70s around the region.
Tomorrow
As mentioned above rain is likely to begin our Friday. A large mass of rain is expected to make its way through much of Middle Georgia at some point tomorrow, however the exact timing at this point is not certain. More than likely we will see that move in during the first half of the day with some scattered storms popping up later in the afternoon. The added early moisture will limit temperatures big time, restricting highs to the mid and upper 70s around the region.
We could see a bit more stratiform rain heading into the overnight hours Friday towards Saturday. Scattered shower activity would remain possible overnight after, even up until Saturday morning. Lows will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s around the region as the blanket of clouds maintains its grip on the Peach State. By Saturday morning rain totals around the region will be well over an inch in many spots.
Saturday
Saturday’s forecast remains a bit convoluted at this point as weather models butt heads on what will happen. The European model is the most aggressive; it’s calling for widespread thunderstorm activity throughout the day that could add another inch+ of rainfall. The American model is not very aggressive on Saturday, calling for a couple of isolated storms and that’s it (overcast skies will still remain, however). More often than not the European is the more reliable model, however we could easily see amounts that are more than what the GFS (American model) is calling for but not as excessive as the Euro. Regardless of rain it will be cooler with highs in the low 80s, and the skies will still be enveloped by an endless blanket of clouds.
The rest of the weekend looks to be mostly cloudy but with a bit of sun and reduced rain chances. We could see this pattern begin to lift as early as Monday, allowing sunnier, warmer, and drier conditions to return for the second full week of September.
Follow Meteorologist Aaron Lowery on Facebook (Aaron Lowery 41NBC) and Twitter (@ALowWX) for weather updates throughout the day. Also, you can watch his forecasts Monday through Friday on 41NBC News at Daybreak (6-7 a.m.) and 41Today (11 a.m). | https://www.41nbc.com/rainy-pattern-set-to-begin-thursday-afternoon/ | 2022-09-08T20:47:52Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/rainy-pattern-set-to-begin-thursday-afternoon/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
Rainy pattern set to begin Thursday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Beginning later this afternoon a wet pattern will take hold over the Peach State for a few days.
Today
It was a slightly cooler and drier morning around Middle Georgia to begin our Thursday. A handful of clouds overhead made for decent sunrises, however they were not as pretty as yesterday. A decent amount of sun is with us once again through the mid morning hours, however cloud cover is likely to quickly fill in as we go through the lunch hours. Highs for today are going to be warm, however not as hot as yesterday as they peak in the mid 80s around the region.
Storms are back in the forecast for us today as a stationary front begins to set up near the Florida-Georgia border. We will likely see a few showers start to pop up during the late lunchtime hours before thunderstorms become more widespread the rest of the afternoon and evening.
Rain activity will continue into the overnight hours tonight with storms likely until about midnight. After that some showers may still develop, especially as we approach Friday morning. It would be a good idea to set the rain gear aside for tonight so you don’t have to scramble for it in the morning. Sky conditions overnight will be overcast as lows drop into the lower 70s around the region.
Tomorrow
As mentioned above rain is likely to begin our Friday. A large mass of rain is expected to make its way through much of Middle Georgia at some point tomorrow, however the exact timing at this point is not certain. More than likely we will see that move in during the first half of the day with some scattered storms popping up later in the afternoon. The added early moisture will limit temperatures big time, restricting highs to the mid and upper 70s around the region.
We could see a bit more stratiform rain heading into the overnight hours Friday towards Saturday. Scattered shower activity would remain possible overnight after, even up until Saturday morning. Lows will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s around the region as the blanket of clouds maintains its grip on the Peach State. By Saturday morning rain totals around the region will be well over an inch in many spots.
Saturday
Saturday’s forecast remains a bit convoluted at this point as weather models butt heads on what will happen. The European model is the most aggressive; it’s calling for widespread thunderstorm activity throughout the day that could add another inch+ of rainfall. The American model is not very aggressive on Saturday, calling for a couple of isolated storms and that’s it (overcast skies will still remain, however). More often than not the European is the more reliable model, however we could easily see amounts that are more than what the GFS (American model) is calling for but not as excessive as the Euro. Regardless of rain it will be cooler with highs in the low 80s, and the skies will still be enveloped by an endless blanket of clouds.
The rest of the weekend looks to be mostly cloudy but with a bit of sun and reduced rain chances. We could see this pattern begin to lift as early as Monday, allowing sunnier, warmer, and drier conditions to return for the second full week of September.
Follow Meteorologist Aaron Lowery on Facebook (Aaron Lowery 41NBC) and Twitter (@ALowWX) for weather updates throughout the day. Also, you can watch his forecasts Monday through Friday on 41NBC News at Daybreak (6-7 a.m.) and 41Today (11 a.m). | https://www.41nbc.com/rainy-pattern-set-to-begin-thursday-afternoon/ | 2022-09-08T20:47:52Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/rainy-pattern-set-to-begin-thursday-afternoon/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
Wreck in Peach County causes diesel spill, all lanes blocked on I-75 S
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Transportation has reported a crash on I-75 South in Peach County that’s blocked all lanes.
The social media post came in at 2:37 p.m., and it says the wreck is near mile post 142.
According to GDOT, there has been a diesel spill, and all lanes are blocked– the current anticipated end time is 4 p.m.
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Wreck in Peach County causes diesel spill, all lanes blocked on I-75 S
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Transportation has reported a crash on I-75 South in Peach County that’s blocked all lanes.
The social media post came in at 2:37 p.m., and it says the wreck is near mile post 142.
According to GDOT, there has been a diesel spill, and all lanes are blocked– the current anticipated end time is 4 p.m.
Stay with 41NBC for more updates as information is released. | https://www.41nbc.com/wreck-in-peach-county-causes-diesel-spill-all-lanes-blocked-on-i-75-s/ | 2022-09-08T20:47:55Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/wreck-in-peach-county-causes-diesel-spill-all-lanes-blocked-on-i-75-s/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Council announces other leadership changes
CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Justin Ladner, president of Illinois American Water, has been appointed chairman of the board of the Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council (IUBDC). Ladner succeeds Joseph Dominguez, former president and CEO of Commonwealth Edison.
The IUBDC was formed in 2015 to increase business opportunities for diverse suppliers through closer collaboration, technical development and sharing of best practices among leading Illinois utilities. IUBDC charter members include Ameren Illinois, Commonwealth Edison, Illinois American Water, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas.
"What started as a forum for discussing critical policy issues and programs has evolved into something much more impactful," said Ladner, a member of the IUBDC board of directors since 2020. "Along with my fellow board members and our dedicated staff, we're leveraging the collective influence of the state's largest utility companies to open doors for diverse-owned businesses to enter the natural gas, electricity and water distribution supply chains. I'm honored to lead the council and I'm excited about what we can continue to accomplish together."
IUBDC announced these additional board appointments:
- David Carter, president of Aqua America Illinois
- Gil Quiniones, CEO of Commonwealth Edison
- Leonard P. "Lenny" Singh, chairman and president of Ameren Illinois
- Torrence Hinton, president of Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas
- Wendell Dallas, president and CEO of Nicor Gas
IUBDC also recently announced that Nancy Conner was hired as the council's first executive director. Conner has more than 20 years of supplier diversity management experience, including her diversity consulting practice that helps corporations meet their supplier diversity goals through coaching and development of minority, women, veteran, disabled and LGBTQ suppliers.
For more information about the IUBDC, visit iubdc.com.
The Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council (IUBDC) members include Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Illinois American Water, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas and Peoples Gas. The mission of the IUBDC is to serve the Illinois utilities as a forum for best practice sharing and information exchange with the focus on advancing the growth and utilization of utility-based diverse businesses in the state of Illinois.
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Higher Ed Gamma
MOOCs and beyond.
Title
The Decline of the Book Review
The state and fate of book reviewing.
In a classic essay in Harper’s magazine, Elizabeth Hardwick described “The Decline of Book Reviewing.” Hardwick, a leading literary critic and novelist, and short story writer, took it for granted in 1959 that the fate of authors and publishers depended on book reviews. But, she observed, spending “a Sunday morning with the book reviews is often a dismal experience.”
Reviewers may still have been thought of “as persons of dangerous acerbity, fickle demons, cruel to youth and blind to new work, bent upon turning the literate public away from freshness and importance out of jealousy, mean conservatism, or whatever,” but the reality was quite different. “Sweet, bland commendations fall everywhere upon the scene,” Hardwick wrote; “a universal, if somewhat lobotomized, accommodation reigns.”
I doubt anyone spends their Sunday mornings these days reading book reviews. After all, the standalone newspaper book review section is on the verge of extinction. Gone are the Chicago Tribune’s, the Los Angeles Times’s, and the Washington Post’s. Although The Wall Street Journal still publishes ten to 15 book reviews a week, The New York Times Book Review remains the sole dedicated newspaper book section.
Few alive today can recall the first of the great book review sections, the New York Herald Tribune's.
Staff writers like Louis Menand, continue to publish book reviews in The New Yorker, but other intellectually serious magazines, like The Atlantic, Harper’s, The Nation, and The New Republic, rely almost exclusively on freelancers.
To be sure, serious commentary that situates works of fiction and non-fiction in political, ideological, and aesthetic context can still be found in Bookforum, The Los Angeles Review of Books, The New York Review of Books, and any number of British publications. But if general readers are looking for advice and commentary, they’re now more likely to turn to readers’ reviews on Amazon and Goodreads or at blogs like Chick Lit Café or Rosie Amber or K.J.’s Athenaeum than at a newspaper or magazine.
The days when a leading professional book reviewer like Michael Dirda of The Atlantic or Jonathan Yardley of the Postor Michiko Kakutani of The Times served as cultural gatekeeper, tastemaker, and book award mediator are gone. So, too, are the celebrity reviewers like Joan Didion or John Updike. Eric Foner, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, and Keith Thomas are among the very last of the leading professional historians whose reviews regularly appear in newspaper or magazine reviews. Their predecessors -- David Brion Davis, Peter Gay, Christopher Lasch, Lawrence Stone – may their memory rest in peace.
The reason is straightforward, as Phillipa K. Chong explains in Inside the Critics’ Circle, a sociological study of the decline of the literary book review: Book reviews no longer attract sufficient eyeballs to generate the ad revenue that used to support book sections. But the problem is deeper than a decline in serious book readership. As Chong explains, freelance reviewers must take care lest they alienate the newspapers or magazines that hire them, or, as writers themselves, trigger reprisals from the authors whose books they might disparage, nitpick, or savage.
The extraordinarily carping and judgmental unsigned reviews that once appeared in the Times Literary Supplementare no more. The sole exception: Negative reviews that punch upward. Just as no one roots for Goliath, attacks on the likes of mega-bestsellers like Stephen King remain fair game.
Other contributors to the decline of book reviews aimed at a broad readership include:
- Growing competition from various online publications that target specific genres.
- The internet-fueled democratization of book reviewing, also evident in the proliferation of book clubs and reading groups, that undercut the authority of a small circle of leading critics.
- The publishers’ revolt, which began in the late 1970s, against reviews considered excessively academic.
- The decline of middlebrow culture, in which cultural intermediaries, like Henry Seidel Canby, Dorothy Canfield Fisher, John Erskine, Clifton Fadiman, and Alexander Woollcott, sought to bring highbrow intellectualism to and promote cultural aspirations among the aspiring middle class (an important, if inexplicably neglected, subject discussed in Joan Shelley Rubin’s 1992 classic The Making of Middlebrow Culture).
- The growing skepticism of professional expertise, which (as Pierre Bourdieu observed) is associated with the self-interested, self-serving control of access to resources, rewards, power, and opportunity, and with the definition of acceptable attitudes and viewpoints.
Chong’s book might best be understood as a striking and impressive example of an emerging field: the sociology of evaluation – the process by which a book, a movie, a musical composition acquires worth or value and how a critical consensus is forged. As the author explains, 50,000 adult fiction titles are published annually by commercial and university presses; only a tiny fraction can be reviewed, and those that are chosen for review are selected based not on quality, but on other grounds:
- On the likelihood that a book might become a bestseller.
- On the status of the author or the publishing house.
- On whether the book is newsworthy.
- On whether the book grapples with a “big question” involving family dynamics, identity, memory, or the meaning of a landmark historical event.
- On how the book might fit into broader cultural conversations.
Reviewers, in turn, are generally chosen on the basis of “fit” – whether their work addresses similar topics. A survey conducted by Chong found that prominent reviewers of works of literature tended to evaluate books based largely on the strength or weaknesses of characters, plot, structure, themes, technicalities of language – rhythm, word choice, sentence construction, and presence of absence of cliches – and whether the book meets certain genre expectations.
Once in a while, a reviewer might seize the opportunity to review a book as a chance to avenge a slight, retaliate against a bad review, or slay a competitor, but mostly reviewers are cautious, and try to use a review to bolster their own reputation, as careful, knowledgeable, and attentive readers.
Books, like other aesthetic goods, like wine and art, is a paradigmatic example of what the sociologist Lucien Karpik calls singular goods that can’t be evaluated objectively. Certainly, reviewers might assess a book’s originality, aesthetic qualities, meaning, and significance. But freelance reviewers, in particular, tend to be risk averse but also wary of being regarded as a shill.
Keats, it was once said, was killed by a bad review. But few authors these days need to worry, because reviewers, according to Chong, don’t want to write a review that deviates from consensus opinion or potentially damages their relationship with peers, editors, or publicists or prompts backlash from readers, even if they don’t want to be regarded as a pushover, either.
As Chong observes, artists rarely review art exhibits. Film makers, as a rule, don’t review movies. Musicians rarely review albums. Playwrights rarely review theatrical performances. But book critics, for the most part, are authors, which makes most want to “play nice,” making sure not to be overly critical.
But bookselling is also an example of a “superstar market” in which 80 percent of new works of fiction sell less than a thousand copies, 13 percent between a thousand and 10,000, 6 percent more than 10,000 copies, and less than 1 percent over 100,000 copies. In other words, huge status advantages accrue to those who already have a high-profile reputation or whose books are being promoted by a major publisher. So if a reviewer is willing to take a risk in order to become the talk of the town, the solution is to mock or belittle a book by a big name author, who is unlikely to punch back.
Chong’s book focuses on literary book reviewing. But what about the non-fiction reviews that can make or break an academic’s career and reputation?
The high-profile reviews commissioned by newspapers or magazines are as valued by editors and readers for their stylist flair and provocative perspective as for the volume that they review. As Chong observes, “the most compelling and consequential reviews come not from their being positive or negative, but from their being those that generate the most discussion.”
Book reviews, in short, are part of the “attentional economy,“ which, as the Nobel Prize winning economist Herbert Simon observed, means that the biggest challenge facing the culture industry is to find ways to grab the attention of those consumers who are overwhelmed with competing distractions.
These newspaper and magazine reviews exist not simply to sell a book but to entertain and enlighten the publication’s readership. If you are lucky enough to be asked to write such a review, make sure that your review hooks the reader. Be engaging, interesting, and compelling as well as analytic. Remember: style matters as much as substance.
Effective manuscript and academic book reviews, too, ought to go far beyond plot or thesis summary. Your job is to concisely contextualize the manuscript, assess its argument and conceptual framework, evaluate its use of evidence, and make useful suggestions.
Despite recent critiques of grading, standardized testing, and college rankings, the fact is that we inhabit a culture of constant evaluation. At its most extreme, assessment relies upon employee performance tracking software that tracks active versus idle and productive versus unproductive time by measuring keystrokes or monitoring email or timing customer-facing interactions.
But even in the academy we make constant appraisals of students and colleagues– often snap judgments based on gut instinct or unconscious feelings or emotional predispositions rather than on considered evidence. Out of a well-taken fears of offending, insulting, or affronting those who might evaluate us (for merit raises or on course evaluations), pulling our punches has become commonplace.
But the alternatives to transparent performance evaluations with well-defined rubrics tend to be more insidious, stealthy, opaque, arbitrary, or subjective forms of assessment. When academics avoid telling students unpleasant truths, we can be as guilty of dishonest appraisals as anyone else.
Within the academy, civility isn’t the most important virtue. Sure, be polite, gracious, considerate, and respectful. But one of tenure’s most important purposes is to ensure professional honesty. Be fair, but also be frank and forthright.
Specificity rather than blunt or brutal honesty is, in my mind, the best policy. Be precise, detailed, and fastidious in articulating your assessment, even as you remain empathetic and openminded about alternative explanations and points of view.
In my very first graduate school seminar session, my fellow doctoral students and I were informed about what our professor called the worst graduate student sin: the steamroller approach that sought to demolish or critique every work we read, paragraph by paragraph. Instead, think of assessment as a form of connoisseurship, consisting of informed and discriminating judgment tempered with critical understanding and an acute awareness of context.
Steven Mintz is professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin.
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Donation Represents Continuation of PenFed's Support of Serve Our Willing Warriors
TYSONS, Va., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, furthered its commitment to wounded warriors and their families with a $200,000 grant to support Serve Our Willing Warriors (SOWW), a charitable organization providing cost-free retreat stays and programs that positively impact wounded, ill, and injured service members, disabled veterans and their families. The grant will be used to begin construction on a 6-bedroom, 2,000-square-foot multi-purpose space.
In addition to providing respite for wounded warriors and families, the PenFed Grand Lodge will impact warrior groups by delivering programs for post-traumatic stress counseling, job training, entrepreneurial training, and education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
"We are proud to continue our support of Serve Our Willing Warriors as they provide a home away from home for wounded and ill warriors and their families," said James Schenck, president/CEO of PenFed Credit Union and CEO of PenFed Foundation. "The fight does not end on the battlefield for our wounded warriors. The PenFed Grand Lodge will host hundreds of warriors and their families so they can renew their spirits and gain access to critically needed group programs."
In addition to PenFed Foundation's support for the PenFed Grand Lodge, PenFed Credit Union donated $300,000 to SOWW in 2021 to begin raising matching funds to make the lodge a reality. Groundbreaking is scheduled for December 2022.
In 2018, the PenFed Foundation donated $300,000 to SOWW to build the PenFed Foundation Home at Warrior Retreat. The 5-bedroom PenFed Foundation Home doubled the capacity at Warrior Retreat, enabling SOWW to provide respite after long hospital stays for 300 wounded warriors and their families per year.
During their visits to the PenFed Foundation Home, recovering warriors are able to participate in nearly 50 activities to heal their minds and bodies including massage therapy, canine support services, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, helicopter tours, and five-star meals prepared by the Visiting Chef Program (VCP). The VCP consists of local chefs and military chef teams from around the region, including the Presidential Food Service Team. The PenFed Foundation Home saves lives and relationships by giving hope to warriors and families. To learn more about the activities at PenFed Foundation Home, please click here to see a series of videos produced by PenFed Digital.
"Willing Warriors has long valued its partnership with PenFed Credit Union and the PenFed Foundation. This additional donation of $200,000 further demonstrates their commitment to our service mission", states Shirley Dominick, president and co-founder of Serve Our Willing Warriors. "Together, we are bringing life-changing stays and impactful programs to our military heroes".
Those who are interested in learning more to support wounded warriors and their families are encouraged to visit https://www.willingwarriors.org/.
The PenFed Foundation was created in 2001 and, since then, has provided more than $40 million in financial support to veterans, active-duty service members, families and caregivers. Those interested in supporting the PenFed Foundation's mission to help the military community and their support network are encouraged to visit penfedfoundation.org.
About PenFed Foundation
Founded in 2001, the PenFed Foundation is a national nonprofit organization committed to empowering military service members, veterans and their communities with the skills and resources to realize financial stability and opportunity. It provides service members, veterans, their families and support networks with the skills and resources they need to improve their lives through programs on financial education, homeownership, veteran entrepreneurship and short-term assistance. Affiliated with PenFed Credit Union, the Foundation has the resources to effectively reach military communities across the nation, build strong partnerships, and engage a dedicated corps of volunteers in its mission. The credit union funds the Foundation's personnel and most operational costs, demonstrating its strong commitment to the programs the Foundation provides. Equal Housing Opportunity. To learn more, visit www.penfedfoundation.org.
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University of Venus
GenX Women in Higher Ed, Writing from Across the Globe
Title
Why It’s So Hard to Turn Your Dissertation Into a Book
I recently ran a faculty workshop about transforming your dissertation into a book. It made me reflect on the very long, painful, and isolating process I went through when I was a junior scholar.
I recently ran a faculty workshop about transforming your dissertation into a book.
It made me reflect on the very long, painful, and isolating process I went through when I was a junior scholar.
This blog post is going to focus on WHY revising your dissertation is such an emotionally fraught process. There’s also an exercise at the end to help you reflect on your journey from graduate student to full-fledged expert.
In essence, I believe that much of the difficulty boils down to the legacies of graduate school. There are two main reasons why, to move forward with confidence, you need to acknowledge and let go of grad school trauma and grow into a new stage of intellectual development.
The first reason it’s so hard to turn your dissertation into a book is that you are no longer the same person you were when you started this project.
You probably started researching your dissertation topic years—or perhaps even a decade—ago. Think back to your younger self and marvel at how much you’ve changed and learned.
Back then, even the idea of doing independent research was exciting and your area of investigation was likely new and novel. In my case, I first began researching the topic that became the focus of my dissertation and then my first book for my undergraduate senior honor’s thesis!
As I continued in my career, this project just kept hanging around when all I wanted to do was pursue other new and exciting projects. So I allowed myself to start working on different research projects at the same time. They gave me inspiration and assurance that I was growing as a scholar even as I continued to work on something that was bound up in my past.
If you are dreading opening up your dissertation because you’re sick and tired of it, try thinking about some other ways to re-connect with your initial sources of inspiration. Exploring other projects that can be done on a part-time basis can help keep the flame alive with your book topic.
The second reason this process is so hard is that the entire experience of grad school and writing the dissertation is traumatizing and harrowing.
The kind of professional hazing that happens to grad students can cause deep and long-lasting wounds that solidify as self-doubt, anxiety, and imposter syndrome even when we are well beyond the PhD.
Most of my coaching clients have said that they used to love writing when they were younger. Unfortunately, their confidence was dashed by critical advisors that they deeply admired as impressionable students.
After enduring years of being torn down, they come to believe these critiques and lose touch with the innate part of themselves that knows their own immense value and what they have to offer.
On top of that, the critiques grad students receive from advisors are often just that—critical—rather than constructive. Many grad students end up feeling like they have to figure things out for themselves rather than rely on the people who should be guiding them but wield too much power and influence over their futures.
Internalizing advisor critiques can make it difficult for many people to just sit down and write. Writing gets intertwined with feelings of desperation and inadequacy, which can lead to unhelpful habits such as perfectionism and procrastination.
Make A New Start
Here’s a few questions that can help you reflect on, and hopefully start to let go of, the traumas of grad school that can negatively impact your book writing.
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How has critical feedback you received on your dissertation influenced how you currently think about yourself as a writer?
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Think back to the feedback you received about your writing as grad student. What were the comments that have stayed with you? In other words, what are the main negative thoughts you have about yourself as a writer?
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And in what ways are these stories not true? Write down all the evidence you have that you are a clear, persuasive, powerful writer. You would not have gotten this far if you weren’t!
Turning your dissertation into a book is an emotional process. Writing a first book is inherently tough in and of itself. Plus, it involves needing to let go of your former self and step into your new identity as a true expert.
Ultimately, talking more openly about your journey and processing difficult emotions from grad school can help you move forward with your book and career with a sense of empowerment.
Leslie K. Wang (she/her/hers) is a writing coach, author and professional speaker who helps women scholars publish books that matter. After spending a decade on the tenure track, she recently transitioned to full-time coaching. Read more about her work at YourWordsUnleashed.com or listen to her podcast.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Myeloid Therapeutics, Inc. ("Myeloid"), a clinical stage mRNA-immunotherapy company harnessing the power of myeloid and innate biology to engineer novel therapies that elicit a broad immune response for cancer and autoimmune diseases, today announced that the Company will participate in the following investor conferences:
- Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference, September 12-14th, 2022, in NY
- Jefferies Cell & Genetic Medicine Summit, September 29-30th, 2022, in NY
Myeloid Therapeutics is a clinical stage mRNA-immunotherapy company harnessing the power of myeloid cell biology to engineer new therapeutic alternatives for patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases. Integrating the fields of RNA biology, immunology, and medicine, the Company's proprietary platform provides clinical solutions that match therapeutic modalities to disease conditions, including use of autologous cell therapies, in vivo cell programming using mRNA, RNA-based gene-editing using RetroT™ and multi-targeted biologics. Myeloid is advancing a broad portfolio of clinical and preclinical candidates designed to enable full immune system responses. Myeloid has entered into strategic partnerships with Prime Medicine and Acuitas and is supported by well-known biotechnology investors. Myeloid is headquartered in Boston, MA.
For more information, please visit https://www.myeloidtx.com/.
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Juniper Point
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PLANO, Texas, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- StaffDNA, the digital marketplace for healthcare careers, has announced the addition of PRN placement services. Beginning September 15, StaffDNA becomes the first company to offer travel, local, permanent, and PRN opportunities in a single app. With this addition, healthcare workers have more options to choose how, when, and where they want to work.
"StaffDNA's vision is to create a marketplace that gives healthcare candidates complete control over their careers. The addition of PRN placement services puts us one step closer to that goal," said Sheldon Arora, CEO of StaffDNA. "Now healthcare professionals can find, book, and manage any kind of job they're looking for without having to use multiple apps or agencies. By offering PRN opportunities, we're helping facilities fill positions quickly and efficiently, while giving healthcare professionals true scheduling freedom."
With the inclusion of PRN jobs, StaffDNA provides healthcare professionals with flexibility to take on short-term shifts that better fit their schedules or pick up extra work to meet immediate financial needs. Job seekers can access StaffDNA's full job board without having to register, and all available positions are updated in real time—giving workers full transparency into available shifts and pay. Everything can be controlled in the app, from managing profiles, to compliance, signing up for shifts, and logging hours. And by creating greater efficiencies in the hiring and onboarding process, StaffDNA is able to offer the highest pay packages available.
StaffDNA's mobile-based platform is designed to be agile, so new features and capabilities can be quickly added to meet the changing demands of the healthcare staffing industry. StaffDNA will be offering PRN nationwide, following an initial rollout in Palm Beach, Florida on September 15.
Recently surpassing 500,000 downloads in a matter of months, StaffDNA is the #1 downloaded healthcare staffing industry app, providing the widest range of professions and specialties nationwide.
Founded by the staffing veterans at LiquidAgents Healthcare, technology leaders and private investors, StaffDNA created a new staffing model that gives professionals complete control to find, book, and manage jobs independently. StaffDNA is the first digital marketplace that allows healthcare professionals to connect directly with employers, providing the freedom to find the jobs they want, all while making it easier and more efficient for healthcare facilities to manage their staffing needs. To learn more, visit www.staffdna.com. StaffDNA's app is available to download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez said collaboration is needed to turn the state-controlled school district around.
“We can only do this if we’re doing it together,” Montañez said. “We have to do it together.”
The city’s schools have been under a state control since 2019. The R.I. Department of Education (RIDE) released a Turnaround Action Plan (TAP) in June 2020 with detailed goals, metrics and benchmarks for Providence Public Schools.
Montañez, a former teacher and principal, was named interim superintendent last spring, until RIDE made it permanent in April. He said RIDE’s plan is his “North Star” in leading the district to success.
One of the goals Montañez hopes to achieve is closing the achievement gap.
“We start to develop professional development for our building administrators, our teachers, our staff, to make sure everyone’s prepared and have the tools that they need to support students in the classroom so they can be successful,” the superintendent said.
But Montañez said teaching and learning can’t happen unless both students and staff are in school.
Combating absenteeism and chronic absenteeism, a problem that escalated during the pandemic, is another goal for the superintendent.
Montañez said an attendance team will work year-round to make connections with kids and families to let them know they care.
“It takes a village to make sure that we meet the needs of our students so they can be successful,” Montañez said. “At the end of the day, that’s what it’s about.”
Montañez said creating an environment that’s not only inviting, but also safe, is another major and ongoing goal.
According to a TAP summer progress report, the district conducted about $7 million dollars worth of building improvements this summer.
Montañez said almost $300,000 was spent on upgrading exterior doors of school buildings.
“We have a new system that’s going into George J. West, and we also have one at Green Elementary, where if someone leaves a door propped open, it rings in the main office and alerts in the main office that a certain door’s open,” the superintendent said of the pilot program.
Montañez said there are still some safety precautions in schools related to COVID-19, including having air purifiers in classrooms and testing kits on hand if students show symptoms.
“We want to make sure that let everyone know that we’re doing all we can to make sure that this is a safe place for students and teachers and and staff,” he added. | https://www.wpri.com/back-to-school/providence-superintendent-lays-out-top-goals-for-school-year/ | 2022-09-08T20:54:26Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/back-to-school/providence-superintendent-lays-out-top-goals-for-school-year/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Costlow, Simons honored as Region's best for week of Aug. 29-Sept. 3
Niles Kruger
The Monroe News
The votes are in and Jessica Costlow and Timmy Simons are the winners.
Costlow, a St. Mary Catholic Central volleyball player, was dominant on the court and at the ballot box. She ran away with the vote for Monroe County Region Athlete of the Week for Aug. 29-Sept. 3.
Here are the final totals:
Gibraltar Carlson’s Simons earned Monroe County Region Football Player of the Week by a wide margin.
There were 1,473 votes cast for Football Player of the Week and 598 for Athlete of the Week. Last week there were 1,334 votes for football and 677 for Athlete when Cooper Nye of Airport (327) and Carlson’s Luis Jasso (232) were the winners.
New polls will be posted Sunday. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/sports/2022/09/08/costlow-simons-honored-as-regions-best-for-week-of-aug-29-sept-3/66737904007/ | 2022-09-08T20:59:30Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/sports/2022/09/08/costlow-simons-honored-as-regions-best-for-week-of-aug-29-sept-3/66737904007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Larimer County district attorney joins statewide data program in transparency, equity effort
The district attorney's office in Larimer County has joined a statewide data collection effort with the goal of providing more transparency and just criminal case resolutions.
The 8th Judicial District Attorney's Office — which represents Larimer and Jackson counties — is one of eight judicial districts participating in the Colorado Prosecutorial Dashboards project. Those districts represent more than 20 Colorado counties.
Over the last year, participating district attorney's offices across the state have worked with a national program, Prosecutorial Performance Indicators, to collect data about criminal cases in each district.
"Nothing has ever been approached on a statewide level like this," 8th Judicial District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin said in a presentation previewing the project Wednesday.
The data has been built into about 50 graphs, which became available to the public Thursday morning and can be accessed online at larimer.gov/da/stats.
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The goal is to increase transparency with the community and the effectiveness of prosecuting crimes in the state by digging into the offices' successes and areas of improvement, McLaughlin said.
"The more transparent we can be, the more trust we can build," McLaughlin said.
A lot of the data collected through this project provided new information for McLaughlin and his office, judges, public defenders and others who work in the county's criminal justice system, McLaughlin said.
The data revealed that deferred sentences — which allow people to withdraw their guilty plea and potentially seal their criminal record if they meet certain terms ordered by a judge at sentencing — have been largely successful, with 75% of people completing their requirements consistently since 2017, McLaughlin said.
The data also revealed disproportionalities in how Black and Hispanic people have been charged and sentenced compared to white people, McLaughlin said. Black and Hispanic people are incarcerated at higher rates than white defendants, according to the data.
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Having the data is just the starting point, McLaughlin said. Since receiving it, he and his office have been digging into it and looking for areas of improvement, then causes of those areas of concern and possible action steps, he said.
For example, McLaughlin said the data shows that offering deferred sentences more often could be an equity driver and keep more Black and Hispanic people from being incarcerated.
McLaughlin said he "heard about this project and (his) hand went through the roof," and he hopes after this pilot program is launched, they can get all 22 judicial districts in the state to collect and contribute data.
Moving forward, McLaughlin said he hopes to continue collaborating with the district's judges, public defenders, private defense attorneys, law enforcement and other stakeholders on improving these statistics.
Internally, McLaughlin said he and the prosecutors in his office will use the data to find more just ways to resolve criminal cases, from consistently reviewing their charging decisions to ensure they are charging people fairly to expanding their deferred sentence and diversion programs.
McLaughlin said they are also planning on seeking feedback on this data from community members and other stakeholders.
Editor's note: This story has a correction. The number of judicial districts participating in the program has been updated. Eight judicial districts in Colorado unveiled dashboards Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/09/08/colorado-district-attorneys-share-criminal-justice-data-dashboards-transparency-equity/66120074007/ | 2022-09-08T21:01:56Z | coloradoan.com | control | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/09/08/colorado-district-attorneys-share-criminal-justice-data-dashboards-transparency-equity/66120074007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Fort Collins to spray southeast part of city for mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus
Fort Collins will spray for mosquitoes in the southeast part of the city on Sunday, Sept. 11, and Wednesday, Sept. 14, after high levels of West Nile virus-infected Culex mosquitoes were found again last week. This is the second time the city is spraying southeast Fort Collins.
Spraying will take place roughly in the areas bordered by College Avenue and Interstate 25, Harmony and Trilby roads and the Fossil Creek Reservoir.
The entire spray area will be treated both nights of spraying, according to the city.
Officials recommend that residents in this area stay indoors, bring pets inside and keep doors and windows closed for 30 to 60 minutes after spraying to minimize pesticide exposure. Gardens, ponds and other water features can also be covered with a sheet or tarp to further protect them from the spray.
The city contracted with Vector Disease Control International, a company that uses a permethrin-based product applied in a fine mist using fogging trucks. You can follow the trucks' fogging at www.fcgov.com/westnile.
West Nile was first detected this season in mosquitoes in late July in the southeast and southwest parts of the city, according to the Larimer County health department. The first human cases of West Nile in Larimer County were detected in late August. The individuals who tested positive live in Berthoud and Fort Collins, according to the county health department.
On Sept. 1, the Larimer County Department of Health and the Environment announced that there have been elevated numbers of human West Nile virus-related hospitalizations this summer. At that time, there had been eight human cases identified, and five had been hospitalized.
Since West Nile was first detected this season, the city has detected high levels of infected mosquitoes and sprayed in response three times: in the southeast part of the city on July 28, the northeast part of the city in late August and the south part of the city this week.
Symptoms of West Nile virus range from none to severe, with things like fever, nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness, aches, rash and headaches appearing three to 14 days after infection, the health department said.
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How you can protect yourself: The Four D's
- Drain: Drain any standing water in your yard each week. Bird baths, clogged gutters and kiddie pools are common breeding sites.
- Dress: Wear lightweight, long-sleeved shirts and long pants while outdoors. Spray clothing with insect repellent.
- Defend: Apply insect repellent sparingly to exposed skin. Use an approved repellent according to its label.
- Dawn/Dusk: Limit time spent outdoors at dusk through dawn, when mosquitoes are most active and feeding.
Source: City of Fort Collins
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Molly Bohannon covers city government for the Coloradoan. Follow her on Twitter @molboha or contact her at mbohannon@coloradoan.com. Support her work and that of other Coloradoan journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today. | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/09/08/fort-collins-to-spray-southest-part-of-city-for-mosquitoes-with-west-nile-virus/67026381007/ | 2022-09-08T21:02:02Z | coloradoan.com | control | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/09/08/fort-collins-to-spray-southest-part-of-city-for-mosquitoes-with-west-nile-virus/67026381007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PASCO, Wash.-
Darigold held a groundbreaking event in Pasco on Thursday, September, 8th, for its new production facility in Pasco.
When fully-operational the facility will process 8 million pounds of milk a day and employ around 200 people.
The Darigold plant is located at 8201 N. Railroad Avenue in Pasco. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/darigold-breaks-ground-on-pasco-facility/article_d5de8f20-2fa0-11ed-9851-37686ab93f6b.html | 2022-09-08T21:02:11Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/darigold-breaks-ground-on-pasco-facility/article_d5de8f20-2fa0-11ed-9851-37686ab93f6b.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SALEM, Ore.-
Oregon Governor Kate Brown will hold a press conference at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September, 8th to provide updates on the wildfires currently burning in Oregon.
The Governor will update the current state of the wildfires and provide information on how the state is preparing and responding to the fire emergencies.
She will also provide information on how Oregonians can be prepared for emergencies. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/governor-brown-to-hold-press-conference-on-or-fires/article_916228c0-2faa-11ed-92ee-336803d3d979.html | 2022-09-08T21:02:17Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/governor-brown-to-hold-press-conference-on-or-fires/article_916228c0-2faa-11ed-92ee-336803d3d979.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LONDON.-
She acceded to the throne in1952 at the age of 25.
She became the longest-serving Monarch in British history, surpassing Queen Victoria, in 2015.
She became the second-longest serving Monarch in history in 2022, second only to King Louis XIV of France, who became King at age 4.
Queen Elizabeth's reign saw 15 Prime Ministers, from Winston Churchill to Liz Truss.
14 United States Presidents served during Queen Elizabeth's reign and she met them all, except for Lyndon B. Johnson (1963-69).
In 1983 Queen Elizabeth visited Seattle.
Prince Charles will now ascend to the Throne, becoming King Charles.
Find the full Monarchy succession plan and what happens next here. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/royal-facts-about-queen-elizabeth-longest-reigning-british-monarch/article_ea93eabc-2fac-11ed-b947-9bc87832b924.html | 2022-09-08T21:02:24Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/royal-facts-about-queen-elizabeth-longest-reigning-british-monarch/article_ea93eabc-2fac-11ed-b947-9bc87832b924.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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