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The Canadian capacity utilization for the 2nd quarter is showing:
- prior quarter 82.0%
- capacity utilization 83.8% vs. 81.9% in the 1st quarter (revised from 82.0%)
- highest capacity utilization rate cents 2nd quarter 2018
- mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector increase 4% to 82.6% the highest rate since the 2nd quarter 2019
- construction sector fell -0.9% to 93.6% in the 2nd quarter. This is the 1st decline after 2 consecutive quarterly gains
- year-over-year Capacity utilization rose 1.4% to 78.5 in Q2 (highest since Q2 2019)
- 13 of 21 major manufacturer industry groups representing 60% showed gains
- computer and electronic products were the worst performer. Clothing was the strongest.
Better data from capacity utilization, but the employment data was weaker. The USDCAD has moved higher off of the jobs report but is still down 54 pips or -0.41% on the day.
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The USD moved lower today but is finding some buying in the early NY session. That buying of the USD (selling of the currency) has seen traders lean against targeted technical levels. I look at 4 currency pairs.
- 0:16: USDJPY
- 2:44: EURUSD
- 5:14: GBPUSD
- 6:56: USDCAD
Take a look and understand the "why's" for today's trading and what needs to happen next. | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/a-technical-look-at-the-eurusd-gbpusd-usdjpy-and-usdcad-to-start-the-us-trading-day-20220909/ | 2022-09-09T13:27:05Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/a-technical-look-at-the-eurusd-gbpusd-usdjpy-and-usdcad-to-start-the-us-trading-day-20220909/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The USD moved lower today but is finding some buying in the early NY session. That buying of the USD (selling of the currency) has seen traders lean against targeted technical levels. I look at 4 currency pairs.
- 0:16: USDJPY
- 2:44: EURUSD
- 5:14: GBPUSD
- 6:56: USDCAD
Take a look and understand the "why's" for today's trading and what needs to happen next. | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/a-technical-look-at-the-eurusd-gbpusd-usdjpy-and-usdcad-to-start-the-us-trading-day-20220909/ | 2022-09-09T13:27:05Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/a-technical-look-at-the-eurusd-gbpusd-usdjpy-and-usdcad-to-start-the-us-trading-day-20220909/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
There would have not have happened Washington in a land ounce like in a state it is just, but a time it may been too different now\nThe United States Of Arabs By Michael Tyson\nWe have more wealth but what has we got is better off if people did, but, why so poor so fast the answer a problem is but no where, to blessed, but still I say our lives is more worse for our government and how our government had treated (WXYZ) — The North American International Auto Show is returning to Detroit for the first time in three years, running from September 14-25 at Huntington Place and other locations, including different parks and the Detroit Riverfront.
This year’s show will "be an indoor and outdoor city-wide celebration of mobility," said Rod Alberts, the executive director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association.
President Joe Biden also said he's coming to Detroit for the North American International Auto Show.
Biden was asked about the show during a White House American Rescue Plan event. He responded, saying he would be there because of he's a "car guy."
As we count down to the main event, here’s everything you need to know about the 2022 Detroit Auto Show:
Show Dates
Media Day: September 14
Industry Tech Days/AutoMobili-D: September 14-15
Charity Preview: September 16
Public Show: September 17-25
Ticket Pricing for Public Days
- Adults: $20 per person
- Senior: $12 per person (65 and older)
- Children: $10 (3-12 years old; 2 years and under free with a parent or guardian)
- Family Pass: $50 (2 adults, 3 children)
Dates and Times for Public Days
Saturday, Sept. 17: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 18: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 19: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 20: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 21: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 22: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 23: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 24: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 25: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
To purchase tickets, click here: https://naias.com/2022-tickets
If you’re eager to catch all of the news out of Auto Show media days, stay with WXYZ.com and WXYZ-TV for full coverage of the event.
Below you can take a peek at the scheduled Auto Show press conference schedule:
WXYZ-TV will host two specials during media week of the Detroit Auto Show in addition to coverage from the event every day.
Spotlight on Technology will air on September 14 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on WXYZ-TV and all of your favorite streaming devices.
Then get ready for the glitz and glamour for this year’s Charity Preview special. You can catch that on September 16 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on WXYZ-TV and all of your favorite streaming devices.
This year’s Charity Preview gala is expected to be packed with action. Did someone say Jet Suit?
The North American International Auto Show announced that the Charity Preview will feature an Air Mobility Experience with a Gravity Jet Suit and a drone display that will light up the Detroit skyline. We’re talking hundreds of drones!
The gala will run from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The fundraiser at Huntington Place will also highlight the premiere of the Auto Show’s new Dinosaur and Off-Road Vehicle Encounters. Gala guests will reportedly get to experience experiential activations, including Camp Jeep, F-150 Lightning and Ram Truck rides.
Nile Rodgers & CHIC are also expected to perform on the main auto show floor.
Organizations benefiting from this year’s Charity Preview include:
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan
- The Children’s Center
- The Children’s Foundation
- Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
- Detroit PAL
- University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
For more information about the North American International Auto Show, click here. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-for-the-2022-detroit-auto-show | 2022-09-09T13:27:09Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-for-the-2022-detroit-auto-show | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Scouts across West Michigan are preparing for the annual 9/11 Community Day of Remembrance and Scout Salute on Sunday.
The event commemorates the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 when 3 high-jacked planes crashed into the Pentagon and Twin Towers, and a 4th was downed by crew and passengers in a field in Pennsylvania; killing 2,996 people.
Grand Rapids Police and Fire Departments Color Guards will raise the flag at Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum at sunrise (7:18 a.m.), then Scouts will take shifts standing in salute until the flag is taken down by the color guards at sunset (8 p.m.).
At 3 p.m., Michigan Representative Rachel Hood and Grand Rapids Police Chief Erick Winstrom will speak on the importance of remembering these attacks and the sacrifices made by rescuers that day.
The Salvation Army Band will perform at 6 p.m., while the final salute will take place at 7:59 p.m.
Full schedule for Scout Salute in Grand Rapids
7:15 AM Honor Guard lowers flag
7:18 AM Scout Salute Begins
7:50 AM Share events of the day/close program
8:46 AM Ring Bell for South Tower
9:03 AM Ring Bell for North Tower
9:37 AM Ring Bell for Pentagon
10:03 AM Ring Bell for United Airline Flight 93
3 p.m. Afternoon program with featured speakers Rep. Rachel Hood and GR Police Chief Eric Winstrom
6 p.m. Salvation Army Band performs
7:45 p.m. Closing Benediction
7:59 PM Final Salute with echo taps
8:00 PM Scout Salute Closes
Other Scout Salutes and activities throughout West Michigan:
Albion College, Noon-3 p.m.
Program hosted by college Interim President Joseph Calvaruso
LST 393, Muskegon, Noon-2:30 p.m.
Michigan Representative Terry Sabo and Senator Jon Bumstead will speak at 1 p.m.
USS Silversides, Muskegon, 3-5 p.m.
Opening ceremony, activities
U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer David Cucovatz speaking at 4 p.m.
Grand Traverse Metro Fire Station
Flags lowered to half-staff at 8:30 a.m.
Scouts saluting the flag until 9 a.m.
USS Edson, Bay City, 10-Noon
Scouts, community salute at Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum
Community members are invited to join Scouts in saluting the flag during all events. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/michigan/scouts-prepare-for-annual-salute-commemorating-21-years-since-9-11 | 2022-09-09T13:27:21Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/michigan/scouts-prepare-for-annual-salute-commemorating-21-years-since-9-11 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Strange New Worlds Season 2 Preview Puts Ortegas in the Spotlight
After years of season-long storylines, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1 was a throwback for the Star Trek franchise. The adventures of Captain Pike and the original crew of the Enterprise were largely self-contained in single episodes. And while there were many new and familiar faces among the crew, Melissa Navia’s Erica Ortegas stood out as perhaps the one character who truly loves her job. But in the first Strange New Worlds season 2 preview scene, Ortegas displays a desire to be more than just the helmsman of the ship.
Within the clip, Ortegas is excited about getting to go on an away mission with Joseph M’Benga, Joseph M’Benga, and Captain Pike himself. However, the Enterprise’s resident killjoy, Spock, has some bad news for Ortegas.
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As part of Star Trek Day‘s live streaming event, it was also announced that Oscar nominee Carol Kane has joined the cast of Strange New Worlds. Kane will recur in season 2 as Pelia, the engineer of the Enterprise. Her character bio states that Pelia “suffers no fools” and she “solves problems calmly and brusquely, thanks to her many years of experience.” Paramount+ also released a picture of Kane in costume as Pelina, which you can see below.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will return to Paramount+ for its second season in 2023.
What did you think about the new clip? And are you excited to see Kane on the show? Let us know in the comment section below!
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Seated on 20 acres in Albuquerque’s Barelas neighborhood, the National Hispanic Cultural Center –also known as “NHCC”- is the nation’s most comprehensive institution for the study and preservation of Hispanic heritage.
The idea for National Hispanic Cultural Center came about in the early ‘80s, when a group of visionaries dreamed of a campus that would feature Hispanic arts, performances, special events, research libraries and educational facilities. Through fundraising efforts and growing interest, the campus officially opened in the fall of 2000.
Since then, they’ve hosted tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe and have featured hundreds of attractions for all ages.
NHCC is home to three theaters, ranging in size from 100 to nearly 800 seats. Local and internationally-renowned artists have graced their stages, along with festivals like ¡Globalquerque! and the Revolutions International Theater Festival.
Across the breezeway, guests will find the campus’ art museum, which features three distinct galleries. “Aqui Estamos: The Heart of Arté” is the Center’s permanent collection, spotlighting a diverse population of Hispanic art from around the globe. They also offer a community gallery, which rotates exhibitions highlighting New Mexican artists. Lastly, touring exhibitions and collaborations with other institutions find a home in a multi-room mall.
Culinary events, summer learning programs and so much more are on a daily schedule of events –which can all be found at NHCCNM.org | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/hispanic-heritage-month/take-a-tour-of-the-national-hispanic-cultural-center/ | 2022-09-09T13:30:38Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/hispanic-heritage-month/take-a-tour-of-the-national-hispanic-cultural-center/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
King Charles III will deliver a televised address on Friday following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
The series of official protocols and rituals following the death of a monarch, known in the case of Queen Elizabeth as Operation London Bridge, includes an address by the new king and the prime minister. King Charles’s address will be broadcast at 6 p.m. U.K. time, according to the Operation London Bridge plans.
He will be proclaimed king Friday by the Accession Council at St. James’s Palace, according to reports. Parliament will swear allegiance to King Charles and other parliamentary activities will be suspended for 10 days.
The newly ascended king put out a statement earlier today following the news of the queen’s death, writing that the royal family is mourning the loss of “a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved 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,” King Charles wrote.
Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at the age of 96, after a 70-year reign. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/king-charles-iii-to-give-televised-address-tomorrow/ | 2022-09-09T13:30:51Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/king-charles-iii-to-give-televised-address-tomorrow/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Every living past American president is paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, following the longest-serving British monarch’s death at 96.
Elizabeth died on Thursday at her estate in Scotland, Buckingham Palace announced.
During her lifetime, the queen had met with all but one of the American presidents, Lyndon Johnson, since Harry Truman.
Former President Trump praised Elizabeth’s “exceptional service to the people,” saying in a post on Truth Social, “May God bless the Queen, may she reign forever in our hearts, and may God hold her and Prince Philip in abiding care.”
U.S. President Donald Trump and Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II inspect a Guard of Honour, formed of the Coldstream Guards at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Friday, July 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool)
The 45th president appeared to share a special affinity for the queen, who he had described as being beloved by his mother. Trump called Elizabeth an “incredible woman” ahead of his 2018 visit to Windsor Castle to meet with her.
“What a grand and beautiful lady she was,” Trump said in a Thursday statement, “there was nobody like her!”
Former President Obama issued a lengthy remembrance of the queen just hours after her death was announced.
“Michelle and I were lucky enough to come to know Her Majesty, and she meant a great deal to us,” Obama said.
In this May 25, 2011, file photo, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip for a reciprocal dinner at Winfield House in London. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)
The ex-commander in chief highlighted his personal experience with Elizabeth during a 2009 visit to England.
“Back when we were just beginning to navigate life as President and First Lady, she welcomed us to the world stage with open arms and extraordinary generosity,” Obama said.
“Time and again, we were struck by her warmth, the way she put people at ease, and how she brought her considerable humor and charm to moments of great pomp and circumstance.”
Obama lauded Elizabeth for her “dedicated leadership,” saying he and the former first lady “are awed by her legacy of tireless, dignified public service.”
In this Saturday, June 4, 1994, file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she sits alongside President Bill Clinton at a dinner in the Guildhall in Portsmouth, England, commemorating the 50th anniversary of D-Day. (AP Photo/Doug Mills, File)
Former President Bill Clinton said he and his wife, former secretary of State Hillary Clinton, were joining with people “all around the world” in “giving thanks for [Elizabeth’s] life.”
Calling the queen a “source of stability, serenity and strength,” the 42nd president said he was thankful “for the kindness she showed us through the years, particularly during our visits to Buckingham Palace in 1995 and 2000.”
In this May 7, 2007, file photo, President Bush and Queen Elizabeth II arrive to take part in arrival ceremonies on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Former President George W. Bush recalled when he and wife Laura Bush spent time at Buckingham Palace, saying in a statement that “having tea with Her Majesty — and her Corgis — is among our fondest memories of the presidency.”
“Our world benefitted from her steady resolve, and we are grateful for her decades of service as sovereign,” Bush said.
In this file photo dated May 1977, U.S. President Jimmy Carter, right, and Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II are photographed with French President Valery Giscard d’Estaing, at Buckingham Palace in London. (Pool Photo via AP, File)
Ninety-seven-year-old former President Jimmy Carter, who was born two years before Elizabeth, said he and wife Rosalynn extended their condolences to the monarch’s family and the citizens of the U.K.
“Her dignity, graciousness, and sense of duty have been an inspiration,” Carter said of Elizabeth in a statement, “and we join the millions around the world in mourning a remarkable leader.” | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/every-living-us-president-pays-tribute-to-elizabeth/ | 2022-09-09T13:31:18Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/every-living-us-president-pays-tribute-to-elizabeth/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Major freight railroads, in a bid to apply pressure on unions and Congress, say a strike that could come after a key deadline passes next week would cost the economy more than $2 billion a day and disrupt deliveries of all kinds of goods and passenger traffic nationwide.
The Association of American Railroads trade group on Thursday issued a report estimating the dire consequences of a strike. Their report came a day after Labor Secretary Marty Walsh took part in talks in a bid to hammer out an agreement.
A strike or lockout won’t be allowed until next Friday at the soonest under the federal law that governs railroad negotiations.
Five of the 12 unions involved that together represent some 115,000 workers have announced tentative agreements covering over 21,000 workers based on a set of recommendations that a special panel appointed by President Joe Biden made last month. But several key unions are holding out in the hope that the railroads will agree to go beyond those recommendations and address some of their concerns about working conditions.
The Presidential Emergency Board recommended a five-year deal, retroactive to 2020, that includes 24% raises and $5,000 in bonuses. But it wants unions to take their concerns about attendance policies, paid leave and expenses to arbitration or to negotiate separately with the railroads. Unions say their workloads have become unbearable after railroads eliminated nearly one-third of their workforces over the past six years.
The railroad trade group said a strike would idle some 7,000 freight trains a day run by CSX, Union Pacific, BNSF, Norfolk Southern, Kansas City Southern and other railroads and disrupt passenger operations nationwide because Amtrak and half of all commuter rail systems rely at least partly on tracks owned by the freight railroads.
The AAR also said it would be impossible for trucks to pick up the slack if railroads shut down because roughly 467,000 additional trucks a day would be needed to handle all the freight railroads deliver, and there is already a shortage of trucks and drivers.
AAR CEO Ian Jefferies said the unions should accept the recommendations of the Presidential Emergency Board because they would deliver the biggest raises in nearly 50 years and they represent a compromise.
“Should negotiations fail and result in a work stoppage, Congress must act to implement the PEB recommendations,” Jefferies said.
A Labor Department spokesman confirmed that Walsh took part in the talks Wednesday. If this contract dispute does fall to Congress to resolve, lawmakers might be forced to make some difficult decisions in an election year.
A coalition of 31 large agricultural groups sent a letter to Congress Thursday urging lawmakers to be prepared to intervene and block a strike if the two sides can’t reach an agreement before next Friday’s deadline. They say they are already dealing with delayed deliveries because railroads are shorthanded, and the problems would get much worse in a strike even if it were brief.
“Most freight railroads currently lack extra capacity to make up for down time,” the agricultural groups said in their letter. “Thus, a sizable portion of freight backlogged due to a stoppage may never be made up leading to less production from rail-dependent businesses to the detriment of producers and consumers.”
Edward Jones analyst Jeff Windau said lawmakers’ decisions would be put under a magnifying glass with the midterm elections looming, but they’ll “definitely want to keep the economy moving smoothly” if they do have to settle the contract dispute. But Windau said he’s optimistic the two sides will reach an agreement over the next week.
Independent railroad analyst Anthony Hatch said the unions are trying to take advantage of the current environment with Democrats in control of the White House and Congress and a tight job market, but ultimately he doesn’t think a strike will happen.
“It makes sense for them to hold on until the last minute and try to get the best deal that they can. For the railroads, it makes perfect sense for them to say a disruption would be cataclysmic,” Hatch said.
Even if a strike were to happen, Hatch predicted it would “last not weeks, not days, not hours but minutes” because Congress would intervene. And the long-term cost of these deals may have a bigger impact on the railroads than the short-term crisis of a strike.
Ultimately, ongoing local negotiations on the railroads’ proposals to reduce crew sizes from the current two down to one might prove more important to the industry than these wage deals because they will affect how competitive railroads can remain against trucking as autonomous trucks are developed, he said.
That topic has been pushed out of the current national wage negotiations to talks at each individual railroad, although a proposed Federal Railroad Administration rule that would require two-person crews in most instances would make it difficult for railroads to cut crews. The unions have also vigorously opposed reducing crew size because of safety and job concerns.
The heads of the two biggest rail unions — the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers — Transportation Division union that represents conductors, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union that represents engineers — said in a joint statement last week that Congress should remain on the sidelines because that would put more pressure on the railroads and help them reach an agreement workers will approve. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/nebraska-news/as-deadline-looms-railroads-say-strike-would-cost-2b-a-day/ | 2022-09-09T13:31:49Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/nebraska-news/as-deadline-looms-railroads-say-strike-would-cost-2b-a-day/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
UVALDE, Texas (KETK/NEXSTAR) — Police in Uvalde, Texas, are investigating a reported gang-related shooting at the Uvalde Memorial Park on Thursday night, where police say two people were injured. The Texas city has remained in international headlines since May 24, when 21 people — including 19 children — were killed in a shooting at Robb Elementary School.
According to a Facebook statement on Thursday, officers responded to a call around 5:30 p.m. Uvalde police say two juveniles were injured and are being treated at San Antonio hospitals, though their condition is currently unknown.
Controversy has pervaded in Uvalde, which has about 16,000 residents, in the months following the school shooting, which is the third-deadliest in U.S. history. Questions about response time and actions of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Police Department led to national outrage and the August 24 firing of police chief Pete Arredondo.
NOTE: While Thursday’s shooting happened in Uvalde, police have not given any indication of relation to the Robb Elementary School shooting. The Texas Department of Public Safety said Thursday the shooting is suspected to be gang-related, though that information is preliminary. No information about potential suspects has been released.
Uvalde Memorial Park is located at 401 E. Main Street, about 1.3 miles away from Robb Elementary, which is scheduled to be demolished.
Uvalde police are asking anyone with information or footage of the shooting to call (800) 278-9147.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott released a statement Thursday night, saying in part: “I was outraged to learn that gang violence has endangered the Uvalde community and innocent Texans this evening. I immediately called Mayor McLaughlin and County Judge Mitchell to offer the state’s full support and resources as law enforcement hunts down the gang members… Working with the Uvalde Police Department and Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office, DPS is also deploying Special Agents to target the five gangs operating in Uvalde. Thank you to all local and state law enforcement and first responders who swiftly went into action to protect their fellow Texans. Gang violence has no place here in Texas, and we will bring the full force of justice down on these heinous criminals.” | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/police-shooting-at-uvalde-park-people-injured/ | 2022-09-09T13:32:01Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/police-shooting-at-uvalde-park-people-injured/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NJ's largest behavioral health facility gets $10 million to expand youth inpatient program
MONTGOMERY – The state has awarded $10 million for the expansion of the Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic Child and Adolescent inpatient program.
The grant, announced on Wednesday, will help fund a $28 million expansion of New Jersey's largest behavioral health facility.
The project will include up to 52 inpatient rooms for children, adolescents and adults; creation of a Family Support and Resource Center to help patients and their families through treatment; and an Academic Teaching Center and Medical Staff Suite to expand the capacity to teach physicians and other mental health professionals.
The grant will be funded through $5 million from the 2022 state budget and $5 million from 2023 budget.
Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin. D-Middlesex, and other legislators announced the grant at a news conference.
“Our young people are vulnerable, and the biggest challenge families are up against is time,” Coughlin said. “Right now, children and teens are waiting far too long to get into the right facility, referred to the right doctor’s office, and connected to the appropriate resources. Speaking to mental health practitioners who are on the front lines, one of the things I hear about often is the lack of in-patient beds, and that’s a need that this funding will help fulfill.”
Investing in behavioral health has become a priority for the administration of Gov. Phil Murphy, state officials said.
“Gov. Murphy’s administration in partnership with Speaker Coughlin and the Legislature has made historic investments in the fiscal year 2023 budget to support and expand mental health services, particularly for young people who are struggling,” said Department of Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman. “These funds are building the pipeline of mental health professionals, creating more bed capacity, investing in innovation and increasing access to services for individuals across New Jersey’s communities. This expansion of services by the Carrier Clinic comes at a critically important time and these historic investments have helped make this possible.”
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Hackensack Meridian Health welcomed the announcement.
"We know that the only way to tackle this youth mental health crisis, is through collaboration with strong partners – government, other health care partners and community stakeholders," said Robert C. Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health. “Together, we are making a difference.”
District 16 legislators also applauded the grant.
“New Jersey families can sometimes struggle to access mental health care for their children,” said Assemblywoman Sadaf Jaffer, D-Somerset, a former Montgomery mayor. “By adding beds specifically for the behavioral health needs of children, we are working to create healthier, happier, and more resilient communities."
Email: mdeak@mycentraljersey.com
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Former Branchburg student sues classmates, district over alleged sexual abuse in ‘90s
BRANCHBURG – A former student in the township's elementary schools has filed suit against the school district and unnamed classmates for alleged sexual abuse more than two decades ago.
The former student filed the civil suit Sept. 1 in Somerset County Superior Court. The school district has yet to receive a summons of the lawsuit and has not filed a response, court records show.
According to the lawsuit, the student, who attended Old York and Stony Brook schools from 1995 to 1998, alleges that he was sexually abused "on numerous occasions" by fellow students.
The lawsuit claims that the sexual abuse occurred "within the premises" of the schools.
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The suit also alleges that while the former student told school officials that he was being abused by other students, the school district failed to investigate his allegations
As a result of the abuse, the lawsuit says, the former student has suffered "severe emotional and psychological distress and personal physical injury."
The suit alleges the school district was negligent in not taking "reasonable steps" to investigate the student's reports of abuse and protecting him from more acts of abuse.
The plaintiff is being represented by J. Silvio Mascolo of Rebeneck, Aronow & Mascolo.
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US, NATO note Ukraine army gains but see war dragging on
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Ukrainian armed forces have made significant early gains in their counter-offensive against Russian forces in southern and eastern Ukraine but fighting appears set to drag on for months, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the head of NATO said Friday.
Blinken, who was at NATO headquarters to brief the 29 U.S. allies after a trip to Kyiv on Thursday, said that the six-month war in Ukraine is entering a critical period and he urged the conflict-torn country’s Western backers to maintain their support in the coming months and through the winter.
“The initial signs are positive, and we see Ukraine making real, demonstrable progress in a deliberate way,” Blinken said, referring to the recent push into southern Ukraine and the eastern Donbas region by local forces.
“But this is likely to go on for some significant period of time,” he said. “There are a huge number of Russian forces that are in Ukraine, and unfortunately, tragically, horrifically, President (Vladimir) Putin has demonstrated that he will throw a lot of people into this at huge cost to Russia.”
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the invasion launched by Putin in February is “entering a critical phase.”
“Ukrainian forces have been able to stall Moscow’s offensive in Donbas, strike back behind Russian lines and retake territory,” he said.
But Stoltenberg warned that allied unity will be tested in coming months, “with pressure on energy supplies and the soaring cost of living caused by Russia’s war.” He renewed calls for allies to supply special uniforms, generators, tents and equipment to help Ukraine’s army weather the coming winter.
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Republicans take aim at corporate ratings system
Prominent GOP officials in Arizona are pushing back against a "responsible investing" business ratings system that many Republicans view as "woke capitalism."
Context: Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) ratings measure a company's commitment to environmental issues like combating climate change, social issues like diversity and corporate governance issues like business ethics.
Why it matters: People who want to invest in companies that share their values or who believe those values are financially prudent can use ESG ratings to guide their decisions.
- Microsoft, for example, consistently ranks as having one of the top ESG scores, while Exxon-Mobil holds the 89th spot in one ratings service but ranked as the top oil and gas company.
Yes, but: Republicans view the growing use of ESG ratings as the sacrificing of profit-based financial decisions in favor of progressive policies.
Driving the news: Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich and Treasurer Kimberly Yee have both taken recent steps to push back on the use of ESGs.
What's happening: Yee is threatening to bar state investments in Chicago-based financing company Morningstar Inc.
- She says its subsidiary Sustainalytics' ESG rating system violates a state law that prohibits public entities from investing in companies that support the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.
- Sustainalytics uses companies' involvements in controversies in the Israel-Palestinian conflict as part of companies' ESG score.
- Yee also announced an update last Tuesday to her office's investment policy statement prohibiting the use of ESG ratings to guide state treasury investment decisions.
- Sustainalytics also rates companies based on involvement in human rights abuses, including in China, Myanmar and Russia.
What they're saying: "[Sustainalytics] is taking active steps where they're creating an environment where people could then take their information to use to support the boycott of Israel," deputy treasurer Mark Swenson tells Axios.
Meanwhile: Brnovich is one of several Republican AGs who are challenging proposed federal disclosure rules regarding ESG ratings.
- They are questioning whether an investment company is pursuing a "climate agenda" to the detriment of its clients' financial interests and whether Morningstar and Sustainalytics are "furthering the BDS movement."
The other side: A Morningstar spokesperson tells Axios that the company "does not support the anti-Israel BDS campaign."
- The financial company has not yet responded to Yee's letter.
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King County isn't king of building housing
When it comes to housing growth, King County isn't the leader in Washington state.
Driving the news: Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows the number of housing units in King County increased by 1.2% between July 2020 and July 2021.
- That's a smaller uptick, percentage-wise, than in 14 other Washington counties.
Why it matters: King County has too little housing, fueling an affordability crisis, local officials say.
- In Seattle alone, city officials estimate nearly 46,000 households spend more than half their incomes on housing, making them severely cost-burdened.
Yes, but: Other counties are feeling the squeeze, too — especially as more people move to rural and suburban areas in search of better prices.
Zoom in: Leading the state in housing growth from 2020 to 2021 were Clark County (+2.5%) and Franklin County (+2.1).
- Both saw some of the biggest percentage increases in population from 2020 to 2021.
Zoom out: Housing growth in King County was still slightly higher than the national growth rate, which was just under 1%.
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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At TÜV Rheinland's Solar Congress 2022, Growatt has won the 'All Quality Matters' award with its high power commercial and industrial (C&I) inverter — the MAX 125KTL3-X LV model for achieving top performance in the organization's test program.
As an internationally renowned independent third-party testing, inspection and certification organization, TÜV Rheinland has been deeply engaged in the PV field for 40 years so far. Its "All Quality Matters" Solar Congress has become a platform that brings together leading PV industry players with the purpose of standardizing product quality and establishing quality benchmarks. It is also the highest competition stage for PV inverters with objective and credible evaluation process and authoritative and neutral selection organization.
With first-rate performance in terms of product reliability, efficiency, power quality, input and output capability, Growatt's MAX 125KTL3-X LV model stands out from the rest in the test program. "We are honored that our MAX 125KTL3-X LV inverter is recognized by TÜV Rheinland as the best high power PV inverter of the 100-150kW group for commercial and industrial use," commented Mr. Woody Wu, the company's vice president of research and development.
The 125kW MAX inverter achieves a European efficiency of 98.26% — the highest in the group. Its input and output capability surpass the others with an MPPT voltage range from 180V to 1,000V and 1.1 times the rated output power reaching a maximum of 137.5kW, enabling it to work with high power modules and realize higher energy yield for solar investors.
On the aspect of reliability and environmental adaptability, the inverter also achieves the best performance in long-period tests at switching extreme temperatures between -30°C/-22°F and 60°C/ 140°F. Moreover, it delivers a lower total harmonic distortion (THDi) of 1.08%, which is far better than an industry standard requirement of 3%, making it the top performer in the test program.
"At Growatt, our team is dedicated to bringing product and technology innovations to change the way homes and businesses are powered. Striving for excellence, we'll continue to develop advanced products of high quality and reliability for global customers," Wu concluded.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD), the global leader in logistics real estate, today announced that Tim Arndt, chief financial officer, will participate in two conferences in New York City:
- Barclays 2022 Global Financial Services Conference at the New York Hilton Midtown on Monday Sept. 12, at 10:30 a.m. ET.
- BofA Securities 2022 Global Real Estate Conference at the Conrad New York Downtown on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 1:25 p.m. ET.
Prologis' presentations will broadcast live via audio webcast and can be accessed on https://ir.prologis.com/events-and-presentations.
ABOUT PROLOGIS
Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate with a focus on high-barrier, high-growth markets. As of June 30, 2022, the company owned or had investments in, on a wholly owned basis or through co-investment ventures, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 1.0 billion square feet (95 million square meters) in 19 countries. Prologis leases modern logistics facilities to a diverse base of approximately 5,800 customers principally across two major categories: business-to-business and retail/online fulfillment.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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BE'ER SHEVA, Israel, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rezilion, an automated software vulnerability management platform, announced today that it has been named a vendor providing Innovative tools for SBOM management in Gartner's new report, titled Emerging Tech: A Software Bill of Materials Is Critical to Software Supply Chain Management.
The report highlights the growing importance of SBOMs in managing software supply chain risk at a time when the software industry increases its reliance on third-party and/or open-source code. Unlike internally-developed components, which adhere to rigorous security and quality guidelines, open-source software (OSS) can come from many sources and is far more prone to risk. These security and compliance risks are exacerbated by a lack of visibility and understanding of open-source dependencies within the software supply chain. SBOMs answer that challenge by providing a much-needed view into an organization's inventory of software, as well as the dependencies, licenses, compliance posture and provenance information.
The software supply chain has become a target and is under constant attack, with high-profile breaches, such as the ones impacting SolarWinds and Kaseya. An SBOM is critical because it offers visibility, and also allows users to monitor vulnerabilities in parallel with whatever vulnerability management is conducted by the supplier. But having visibility isn't enough - organizations also need to be able to identify new software vulnerabilities. To meet this need, the report recommends that static SBOMs evolve to include dynamic and real time capabilities. Furthermore, the report highlights the need to go beyond identification of software vulnerabilities and leverage SBOMs to drive efficient remediation.
Using the Rezilion platform, customers can identify, prioritize, and remediate software vulnerabilities using a first-of-its-kind Dynamic SBOM. Unlike static SBOMs, which traditionally provide visibility into a single software environment at a specific point in time, Rezilion's Dynamic SBOM seamlessly plugs into all software environments, from development to production, and provides real-time visibility to all software components. Rezilion's Dynamic SBOM then does more than just uncover what software components are there: it reveals if and how they're being executed in runtime, providing organizations with an unparalleled solution to understand where bugs exist – but also whether or not they could be exploited by attackers.
Through Rezilion's Dynamic SBOM, customers benefit from:
- Dynamic Inventory - Continuous tracking and management of the software environment as changes are being introduced.
- Full Stack, Full Cycle Coverage - See all software components across dev and prod, on-prem and cloud, hosts, containers, and IoT devices.
- Vulnerability Scanning - Identify known vulnerabilities associated with the software components in your SBOM.
- Vulnerability Prioritization Using Dynamic Context - Know down to the function level what every component is doing in runtime. Triage vulnerable components that are executed and loaded to memory from the vast majority that's unloaded and therefore not exploitable.
- Dynamic Identification - Instantly search and pinpoint vulnerable components across millions of files and on thousands of hosts, containers, and applications.
- VEX (Vulnerability Exploitability Exchange) available as an exportable file, to communicate vulnerabilities and their impact with customers and regulators.
- Exportable Formats - Share the dynamic SBOM as a machine readable Cyclone DX artifact.
"Gartner's analysis and outlook on SBOMs arrives at a critical time," said Liran Tancman, Co-Founder and CEO of Rezilion. "As more organizations embrace SBOMs as a vital component of their software security tooling, we're thrilled to be among the named providers. Our Dynamic SBOM gives organizations the ability to know how their dependencies are being exploited, which solidifies how well-aligned our current capabilities are with the evolution of SBOMs in the future."
Rezilion was named a vendor in the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) category in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Open Source Software, 2022, and the SBOM and ASOC categories in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Application Security, 2022, in July of this year.
Rezilion's Dynamic SBOM is available now across CI and on-prem and cloud environments. A basic, free-of-charge version is available for use in CI through Rezilion's website. Get started today at www.rezilion.com/get-started.
About Rezilion:
Rezilion's platform automatically secures the software you deliver to customers. Rezilion's continuous runtime analysis detects vulnerable software components on any layer of the software stack and determines their exploitability, filtering out up to 95% of identified vulnerabilities. Rezilion then automatically mitigates exploitable vulnerabilities across the SDLC, reducing vulnerability backlogs and remediation timelines from months to hours, while giving DevOps teams time back to build.
Learn more about Rezilion's software attack surface management platform at www.rezilion.com and get a 30-day free trial.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for DMS, RIOT, AZRE, SDIG, and MARA.
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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — After what has been a very dry summer for the most part, the last few weeks have provided numerous opportunities for beneficial rain and some communities have cashed in.
The latest drought update was released on Thursday and perhaps the most noticeable change is that a big chunk of the extreme drought was downgraded to moderate and severe.
***Note: This drought update does not reflect rainfall that fell on Tuesday, Sept. 6***
All of southern Rhode Island and parts of southern Massachusetts remain in an extreme drought as some of the heaviest rains from previous storms have remained to the north.
Providence through Cranston and Scituate and locations further west into Connecticut remain in a moderate drought.
Widening the view shows that much of New England still remains in some level of a drought even after recent rainstorms.
Northern New England drought levels are not nearly as bad as Southern New England.
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The 1974 Woodbridge High School football team left its week-long summer camp at Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania unsure of its potential.
There was no doubt they were good. The Vikings returned the majority of their players from a 6-4 team led by first-year head coach Red Stickney. But were they good enough to build on that success and reach the postseason for the first time in school history? They would soon find out.
On the way home from Pennsylvania, the team had its first chance to answer that question when it stopped at Fairfax High School for a scrimmage. Featuring a large roster populated by even larger players, Fairfax tested Woodbridge’s resolve.
But Woodbridge held its own. The Vikings scored on their first play when Bob Manderfield connected with his older brother, Joe, for a touchdown pass. From there, the Vikings ran the ball well and thwarted Fairfax’s offense.
The performance encouraged the Woodbridge players on their bus ride home and left them with this thought: Yes, it was still early, but maybe, just maybe, this was a starting point to a promising season like no other.
“We were on to something,” Joe Manderfield remembered thinking to himself.
They most definitely were. That season, Woodbridge football became the first Prince William County team to generate attention beyond the county’s borders.
At the time, Prince William was considered a rural outpost in Northern Virginia. The county had produced competitive football teams and sent a smattering of players to Division I, but nothing like this.
Joe Paterno. Bear Bryant. Bo Schembechler. Barry Switzer. They were among the big-name college coaches who flocked to a new school that opened the previous spring after outgrowing its previous building with one purpose: To check out a collection of talent, headlined by future NFL running back Russell Davis, that was unparalleled then for one football team and difficult to top even today.
Four prep all-Americans. Eight players who went on to play at Power Five schools, including Michigan, Kansas, Alabama and North Carolina. And a head coach who became a Virginia Tech assistant.
Former Woodbridge High School football player Russell Davis played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1980 to 1983.
They all came together to lead Woodbridge to a 12-1 record and a spot in the Group AAA state final that fall. The Vikings didn’t win the state title, but they etched themselves in the history books as the program that took Prince William football to a new level.
On Friday, Woodbridge will honor the 1974 football team, along with the 1974 boys cross country team, the school’s first state champion. Woodbridge is adding both teams to its alumni and history wall. A celebration begins at 4 p.m. in the Woodbridge parking lot with a tailgate party, followed by a ceremony at halftime of the Unity Reed game.
Manderfield, who lives in McLean and is a partner in Dean Designs, LLC, a custom home builder business, can’t wait to reconnect with former teammates who are coming in. Davis is traveling from Michigan and another of those all-Americans, Kenny Sheets, is coming up from Rock Hill, SC. They will relive the highlights and deflect talk about the one lowlight that ended with a last-minute loss in the state final.
What they accomplished that season and the lessons they learned still resonate nearly 50 years later. State championship or not, this was a special group.
“I’m so happy we got [to the state final],” Manderfield said. “No one likes settling for second place, but what we were able to achieve in raising the level of play. I take some pride in knowing we put Prince William County on the map.”
NEW ARRIVAL
Manderfield remembers the first time he met the player who would transform the program and lift it to new heights.
It was the summer before Manderfield’s junior year when Woodbridge was practicing on the baseball field at the old high school (now Woodbridge Middle).
Manderfield saw a car pull up and out stepped a good-sized teenager named Russell Davis with his father. Manderfield walked down to ask the two if they needed help.
The father asked if this was the varsity football team. Manderfield said it was and then inquired if Davis wanted to play football. Manderfield also asked Davis if he played defensive tackle, based on his size.
Davis told Manderfield he was a running back. End of story. Manderfield motioned for the coaches to come over and talk to this new arrival who had moved into the area after attending Hayfield High School in Fairfax County.
In a 2007 Potomac News article, Davis said he had the chance to play for “Remember the Titans’ head coach Herman Boone at T.C. Williams. Boone’s wife and Davis’ father worked together at the post office and the two families spent time together. But Davis’ father wanted to move his family farther away from Washington D.C.
“The rest is history,” Manderfield said.
The 6-foot-2, 210-pound Davis didn’t play football until his junior season, but once he was on the field he made an immediate impact. With his size and speed, Davis became one of the nation’s top recruits.
In 1973, he ran for a then-school record 1,320 yards and 15 touchdowns in 10 games. As a senior, he rushed for over 2,000 yards and scored 24 touchdowns. Along the way, he set state playoff records for most rushing yards in a game (384) and best rushing average in a game (22.4 yards per carry) when Woodbridge defeated Lee-Davis in the semifinals 35-12 Nov. 30, 1974. Both records still stand. Davis also won the Group AAA outdoor high jump title (6-foot-9).
“I did a lot of downfield blocking for Russell,” Manderfield recalls.
A who’s who of college coaches courted Davis without reserve. Bear Bryant helped push Davis’ car out of a ditch during a winter day recruiting visit to Prince William County.
U.S. presidents wanted to meet Davis as well.
Then-President Gerald Ford, who played football at Michigan, reached out to Davis while the two attended a Michigan alumni get-together in Washington D.C., where Ford was the main speaker.
A Secret Service agent came over to Davis and his father and said Ford wanted to talk to him.
“We walked through some doors and he was standing right there,” Davis recounted in a 1994 Potomac News article. “And I’ll never forget what he said to me. He knew the university was recruiting me and he knew what was going on in Woodbridge because he had read the sports page and not the front page because of all the criticisms of him.”
From there, Ford told Davis why he should consider Michigan.
Davis visited a number of schools including Alabama, USC, Tennessee, Maryland and Georgia Tech before signing with Michigan. Davis went on to play four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. After Pittsburgh released him, Davis returned to Michigan to finish up his degree and never left. He resides in Jackson.
Davis’ success generated college interest for his teammates, including Manderfield. Manderfield enrolled at William & Mary as a walk-on to the football team before earning a full scholarship and becoming a standout wide receiver.
Through all the attention he received, Davis stayed humble. He always put his team first and refused to get caught up in the recruiting hoopla even when schools offered illegal inducements. The Davis family made it clear from the start that everything would be done above board.
“He’s a class act and never let it all go to his head,” Manderfield said. “And it definitely made the rest of the team want to work even harder as it constantly gave everyone a sense of purpose. That and the fact we took one game at a time were probably the two single most keys to our success.”
A GAME FOR THE AGES
Another highlight from that season was the regular-season finale against Gar-Field. The two schools were both 9-0 at the time but only the winner would advance to the playoffs.
The day of the game, Manderfield recalls seeing from his house a higher-than-usual volume of cars on Interstate 95 getting off at the Lake Ridge exit. This was long before the constant backups that now plague that part of I-95. Something else was up – and then Manderfield realized the cause. People were arriving early for the game.
Afraid he and his brother might get stuck in the traffic and not make the pregame warmups, the two headed out three hours before kickoff. The Woodbridge parking lot was already filling up. An estimated 14,000 attended the showdown, won by Woodbridge 27-16. At the time, it was the largest gathering for a Prince William football game, topping the previous mark of 5,800 set in 1966 when Woodbridge faced James Monroe in another matchup between two unbeatens. And it remains the largest crowd to this day.
It was a different era then as Woodbridge and Gar-Field were the only two high schools in the county’s east end. They were only four miles apart and had the same design.
Everyone knew each other. Manderfield’s then-girlfriend attended Gar-Field. And he played American Legion Baseball with Dexter Green, the Red Wolves’ star running back who went on to become a Heisman Trophy candidate at Iowa State.
“That game was a huge community melting pot that night,” Manderfield said. “I believe deep down that no one at that game thought there was going to be a ‘loser’ at the end of the game. Sure, there were high stakes involved, but you could feel in the air how proud the community was of both teams.”
DISAPPOINTING FINISH
One topic that Manderfield and his teammates rarely discuss is the state final or at least the final minute.
Hosting Bethel from Hampton, Woodbridge entered the game as the last unbeaten Group AAA team in the state and the heavy favorite to win the championship after having outscored their previous 12 opponents 348-74.
The Vikings went up 14-0 on two Davis touchdowns in the first 11 minutes before Bethel scored 17 straight points. Davis scored again to put Woodbridge back up 21-17 with 9:46 left.
Woodbridge seemed on the verge of victory when it stuffed Bethel at the goal line and took over on downs with just over two minutes remaining.
But then a shocking turn of events. With 1:30 left, Bob Manderfield mishandled the exchange from center and fumbled at the Woodbridge 4-yard line, and Bethel recovered. It was the first and only time that season Woodbridge fumbled the exchange.
The expressions on the faces of (left to right) Woodbridge's Joe Manderfield. head coach Red Stickney, Keith Smith and Winky White say it all …
Twice, Bethel tried to score and twice Woodbridge stopped them. But on the third play, Bethel quarterback Mike Dunn faked a dive into the middle, then stood up and found tight end Bruce Elliot alone in the end zone for the game-winning touchdown.
Joe Manderfield was responsible for covering outside, but took the bait when Dunn appeared to run the ball. Realizing what was happening, Manderfield tried to get back to cover Elliot, but it was too late.
The game ended when Bob Manderfield’s desperation pass to his 5-foot-9 brother was intercepted by the 6-foot-4 Dunn in the end zone to clinch Bethel’s 24-21 win.
The Vikings rallied around Bob Manderfield after the fumble, reminding him that they were in this together and that one moment never defines the outcome.
But to this day, the two brothers don’t talk about that game or the finish. It’s too hard to relive.
“I try not to think about it,” Joe Manderfield said. “I try to focus on the positive. There’s nothing that can be done to change the outcome.”
Then history repeated itself and Manderfield found his experience came in handy at the most opportune time.
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In the fall of 2016, Manderfield’s son, Tyler, and his Potomac School teammates played St. Christopher’s in the VISAA Division I state soccer final.
Making its first appearance in the championship, the Potomac School lost in double overtime on a golden goal.
Afterward, Manderfield gave his son space to process the difficult defeat.
The next day, though, Manderfield talked to Tyler about their similar experiences of dropping a state final in such dramatic fashion in the final game of their high school careers.
Manderfield related to how Tyler felt. Anger. Frustration. Hurt. He understood all those emotions.
But Manderfield reminded his son about the importance of maintaining a proper perspective. So when Tyler and his teammates reunite many years later like Manderfield and his teammates will do Friday, they will celebrate their season beyond one disappointing outcome.
That approach helped Manderfield through the years in dealing with the Bethel loss, and he hopes Tyler will feel the same. If not in the moment, then someday.
And then the memories will encourage him with this lasting bit of advice: It’s about the journey, not the destination.
“As time passed, it became evident to me that it was all about the run to get there, on a path very few athletes get to experience,” Manderfield told his son. “And that’s all I need to remember.” | https://www.insidenova.com/sports/prince_william/how-the-1974-woodbridge-football-team-changed-the-prince-william-county-sports-landscape-forever/article_70157ff0-29ec-11ed-8716-4bca07798a84.html | 2022-09-09T13:45:40Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/sports/prince_william/how-the-1974-woodbridge-football-team-changed-the-prince-william-county-sports-landscape-forever/article_70157ff0-29ec-11ed-8716-4bca07798a84.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
THURSDAY, SEPT. 8
Patriot 37, Forest Park 20
Freedom-Woodbridge 36, Stone Bridge 13
Brunswick Academy 60, Quantico 8
FRIDAY, SEPT. 9
Hylton at Briar Woods, 7 p.m.
Brentsville at Kettle Run, 7 p.m.
Battlefield at Gainesville, 7 p.m.
Freedom-South Riding at Colgan, 7 p.m.
Unity Reed at Woodbridge, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10
John Paul the Great at the Potomac School, 4 p.m. | https://www.insidenova.com/sports/prince_william/thursdays-high-school-football-results-fridays-schedule/article_afc2d520-2d5d-11ed-b1d0-2736cf095039.html | 2022-09-09T13:45:46Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/sports/prince_william/thursdays-high-school-football-results-fridays-schedule/article_afc2d520-2d5d-11ed-b1d0-2736cf095039.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
There are some interesting public- and private-school non-conference matchups this weekend in high-school football action involving teams in the Sun Gazette’s coverage areas.
* One private-school game on Saturday, Sept. 10 at noon has the Bishop O’Connell Knights of Arlington hosting Mount Zion Prep Academy of Lanham, Md., in a clash between 0-1 teams. The meeting is thought to be the first between the programs.
“We had a couple of teams from last year’s schedule not want to play us again, so we were able to schedule Mount Zion,” O’Connell coach Ken Lucas said.
Each team scored little in their initial games – O’Connell seven points in a 14-7 loss and Mount Zion only managed a safety in its 21-2 setback.
* Another private-school clash has the Flint Hill Huskies (0-1) hosting the Paul VI Catholic Panthers (1-0) on Friday, Sept. 9 at 4:15 p.m. The teams have met a lot in recent years, with Flint Hill most often having the upper hand.
Paul VI won in a rout, 41-7, last fall, but Flint Hill won the previous seven meetings, including a 28-6 victory in 2019.
Overall, the Huskies have lost 12 straight games over a three season stretch.
* The third private-school matchup has the Potomac School Panthers (1-0) hosting John Paul the Great (0-1) on Friday, Sept. 9 at 4 p.m. in McLean.
Since 2013, the teams have played each year – with 2020 the exception because of the pandemic – in the second game for Potomac School each season. The Panthers have a 5-3 record against the Dumfries team, including a 22-0 victory last fall.
* One of this weekend’s biggest public-school games pits the host Yorktown Patriots (1-1) against the winless and defending Concorde District and 6D Northern Region champion Madison Warhawks (0-2) on Friday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. in Arlington.
It’s still early in the season, but each team needs a win looking ahead to making the region playoffs in November. Madison blanked Yorktown, 41-0, last fall en route to a 13-2 record and runner-up finish in the Class 6 state tournament.
“We want to give them a better game this year,” Yorktown coach Bruce Hanson said. “In last year’s game we made a lot of mistakes early and they jumped on us quickly.”
The teams have met off and on over the years. In 2019, Yorktown knocked off host Madison in the region-tournament semifinals, with the Warhawks winning big in 2015 and 2016 regular-season matchups.
* The Langley Saxons (1-1) are hosting the Oakton Cougars (2-0) Friday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.
Until 2017, the teams had rarely met, despite the schools not being located very far apart. Oakton won the last three contests, including 34-15 last fall.
Both of Oakton’s wins this season are by shutouts.
* In Friday, Sept. 9 games at 7 p.m., Arlington’s Wakefield Warriors (0-2) and Washington-Liberty Generals (1-1) are in action. Wakefield plays at W.T. Woodson (0-1) in Fairfax and Washington-Liberty hosts the Chantilly Chargers (1-0). | https://www.insidenova.com/sports/some-interesting-weekend-football-matchup-on-tap/article_9de7cbb0-2fda-11ed-99b5-8bfa1801beb7.html | 2022-09-09T13:45:53Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/sports/some-interesting-weekend-football-matchup-on-tap/article_9de7cbb0-2fda-11ed-99b5-8bfa1801beb7.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Coins and banknotes
Coins bearing the portrait of the Queen will likely continue to be issued in the immediate future, and all currency bearing her portrait will still be valid for use. Currently, approximately 29 billion coins with the Queen's head on them are in circulation around the UK. The Royal Mint has not yet released a statement explaining when it will start issuing new coins bearing King Charles III's face and it is likely that old coinage will remain in circulation for many years. Before 1971, when all coins were collected for decimalisation, it was apparently normal to find multiple monarchs' faces on change.
According to royal.uk (the official website of the Royal Family), from the time of King Charles II onwards, a tradition developed of monarchs being represented on the coinage facing in the opposite direction to their predecessor. The exception to this was in the brief reign of Edward VIII, who liked portraits of himself facing to the left. The tradition was restored with George VI's accession to the throne, with his portrait facing left as if his brother's had faced right. As the Queen's portrait faced to the right, the silhouette of Charles's profile will face to the left.
There is after all royal precedent for monarchs choosing to reign under a name that was not their own
Stamps and postboxes
New stamps bearing the King's portrait will replace that of his mother. Since 1967, all stamps issued by the Royal Mail have featured a silhouette of the side profile of Queen Elizabeth II. According to the BBC, Royal Mail will stop producing Queen Elizabeth II stamps (although they can still be used on letters and parcels) and will begin the process of manufacturing new ones.
More than 60 per cent of the UK's 100,000 postboxes carry the EIIR mark of Queen Elizabeth II; in Scotland, they all feature the Scottish crown. As well as putting King Charles III on stamps, postboxes will start to feature the King's cypher. This will reportedly only happen when new postal boxes are added and, as the number of new boxes installed is low, ones with the new inscription are likely to remain rare for some time. | https://www.tatler.com/article/all-the-ways-everyday-life-will-change-now-king-charles-iii-is-our-monarch | 2022-09-09T13:48:23Z | tatler.com | control | https://www.tatler.com/article/all-the-ways-everyday-life-will-change-now-king-charles-iii-is-our-monarch | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
How the Royal Family’s titles will change following the Queen’s death
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will additionally become the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, while Harry and Meghan’s children can now be styled as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet
Long live the King! The longest-serving heir in British history has now achieved his destiny, with the former Prince of Wales becoming King Charles III, following the death of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96 yesterday. His wife, formerly known as the Duchess of Cornwall, now becomes Queen Consort Camilla, as the late Queen stipulated was her wish earlier this year.
But what does this new world order mean for other members of the family?
With his father now on the throne, the Duke of Cambridge becomes the heir apparent, and with that, he also gains several new titles. While he will not be Prince of Wales until his Investiture, he is now the Duke of Cornwall, with his wife, Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Cornwall. However, they do not lose their Cambridge titles, so will be styled as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge, while their children will be Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis of Cornwall and Cambridge. Meanwhile, William has also now inherited the Scottish titles of the Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland.
Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s children, Archie and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor, will now be able to style themselves as prince and princess, should they desire to. This is because they are now the grandchildren of the monarch, as stipulated in the King George V 1917 Letters Patent.
Charles’s brothers and sisters might also see their titles change. It has long been thought that upon the Queen’s death, her youngest son, Prince Edward, would inherit the title of his late father, becoming the Duke of Edinburgh. So much was promised on his wedding day in 1999, although in recent years, there has been a softening of this message. Whether or not Charles decides to make his younger brother into the new duke remains to be seen. | https://www.tatler.com/article/how-the-royal-familys-titles-will-now-change-following-the-queens-death | 2022-09-09T13:48:23Z | tatler.com | control | https://www.tatler.com/article/how-the-royal-familys-titles-will-now-change-following-the-queens-death | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday, writer of Netflix drama The Crown, Peter Morgan, has released a statement revealing that the filming for the production of the new series will ‘probably stop filming’ as a mark of respect for the late monarch.
According to Deadline, in an email sent by Morgan, he wrote: 'The Crown is a love letter to her and I’ve nothing to add for now, just silence and respect. I expect we will stop filming out of respect too.' He also revealed that won’t be making a statement or further comment about the Queen’s passing.
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The writer is also the brains behind the 2006 film The Queen starring Helen Mirren, who won a slew of awards for her portrayal of Elizabeth, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a BAFTA. During her Oscar acceptance speech the actress said: ‘I honestly think this award belongs to her, because I think you fell in love with her, not me’. The film chronicles the events following the death of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997. | https://www.tatler.com/article/the-crown-to-halt-filming-as-a-mark-of-respect-for-queen-elizabeth-ii | 2022-09-09T13:48:24Z | tatler.com | control | https://www.tatler.com/article/the-crown-to-halt-filming-as-a-mark-of-respect-for-queen-elizabeth-ii | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Yesterday evening, following the death of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, it was confirmed that the former Prince of Wales had decided to style himself as King Charles III. While many might have assumed that this would be the case, it was far from a full-gone conclusion. Many monarchs throughout history have chosen to rule under a name that they were not born with, from Queen Victoria (born Princess Alexandrina) to King George VI (born Prince Albert).
Charles would have had the option of using any of his other names, with his full name being Charles Philip Arthur George. Of course, King Arthur has connotations of a chivalric leader, while King George VII would have been a fitting tribute to his late mother, whose father had styled himself as King George. However, there is of course another King George waiting in the wings, the now second in line to the throne, Prince George of Cornwall and Cambridge.
Another reason he might not have chosen to stick with Charles is due to the poor connotations of his forebears: while King Charles I was executed following the English Civil War, King Charles II is remembered mainly for his romantic affairs.
For Charles's grandfather, the need for a strong name was important. Following the abdication crisis, in which King Edward VIII gave up his throne for Wallis Simpson, the newly crowned King George VII was keen to promote a feeling of continuity with his own father, King George VI.
Other examples of monarchs changing their regnal names include Queen Victoria's son, Prince Albert, who chose to reign under King Edward VII, ensuring that the name Albert was always associated with his late father. | https://www.tatler.com/article/the-other-royal-moniker-king-charles-iii-might-have-chosen-for-his-regnal-name | 2022-09-09T13:48:25Z | tatler.com | control | https://www.tatler.com/article/the-other-royal-moniker-king-charles-iii-might-have-chosen-for-his-regnal-name | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
King Charles III, despite being in mourning for his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, has a busy schedule over the next few days as he begins the process of officially becoming Britain's new sovereign. The King will address the nation today with a speech pledging his devotion to the UK and the Commonwealth as well as commemorating his mother's unwavering 70 years of service. The address will be prerecorded, airing across channels this evening.
He and the new Queen Consort, Camilla, will travel back to London today where His Majesty will have his first audience as monarch with Prime Minister Liz Truss. Tomorrow, Charles will be formally proclaimed King at a historic Accession Council meeting at St James's Palace, with his role becoming official in the presence of 200 Privy Council members. Members of the council include past and present politicians, as well as Great Officers of State, the Lord Mayor and City Civic party, Realm High Commissioners and several senior civil servants.
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At the age of 73, King Charles III has become the oldest monarch to ever ascend the British throne, after Queen Elizabeth II's seven-decade reign.
On Monday, the King will receive a motion of condolence at Westminster Hall before undertaking a tour of the UK. It will start in Edinburgh with a visit to the Scottish Parliament and a service at St Giles’ Cathedral. The tour will take him on to Northern Ireland, where he’ll receive another motion of condolence at Hillsborough Castle and attend a service at Belfast’s St Anne’s Cathedral. Next week the new monarch will proceed to Wales for a final motion of condolence at the Welsh parliament, and a service at Cardiff’s Llandaff Cathedral. | https://www.tatler.com/article/we-can-expect-king-charles-iiis-first-address-to-the-nation-tonight | 2022-09-09T13:48:26Z | tatler.com | control | https://www.tatler.com/article/we-can-expect-king-charles-iiis-first-address-to-the-nation-tonight | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
As he accedes to the throne, here is King Charles III’s life in pictures
The Queen is dead, long live the King. But a prince yesterday morning, the new King Charles III has acceded to the throne aged 73, the oldest incoming monarch in British history. He follows in the footsteps of two 17th century King Charles – so we return to the name and title over 300 years on. But: the word on everybody’s lips, what kind of King will Charles be? We’ve grown used to his preoccupations and concerns – the climate and his vision for a more streamlined monarchy. Will he be an ‘activist king’ as various biographers have suggested? Certainly he’s got enormous respect for the job – and the way his mother commanded her post – and is very much aware that his role as Prince of Wales will be distinctly different from his new life as King.
As King Charles III is embraced as the new sovereign, it will come with a profound sense of grief. He described it as ‘a moment of great sadness for me and all members of my family’ in his statement following Queen Elizabeth II’s death. As his destiny arrives, here is his life in pictures. | https://www.tatler.com/gallery/king-charles-iii-life-in-pictures | 2022-09-09T13:48:43Z | tatler.com | control | https://www.tatler.com/gallery/king-charles-iii-life-in-pictures | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
As I have never seen a Baltimore Theatre Project performance, from where I sit David Plunkert’s theater posters steal the show. As a record of the plays (and a catalog of enticing design), Plunkert’s collected works have earned the curtain call they receive in the stunning monograph Happy Sad Ugly Pretty, which also features a 12-page book of sketches and an interview of Plunkert and Paul Sahre conducted by Ellen Lupton.
There is a long history of boffo theater posters, so to be on the same stage as such masters of the genre as Paul Davis, Jim McMullan and Paula Scher is a considerable accomplishment, especially as clients routinely put as much weight on the quality of a promotion as they do the strength of their actors’ performances.
With over 90 works spanning 17 years, Plunkert’s posters are notable for their wide array of visual techniques, and a playfulness that lives on long after the cast has taken a final bow.
But don’t take it from this fan—ask Plunkert while he’s waiting in the wings and under the spotlight on Sept. 28 at New York’s Society of Illustrators. Broadway, here he comes. | https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-the-performances-of-a-lifetime/ | 2022-09-09T13:55:00Z | printmag.com | control | https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-the-performances-of-a-lifetime/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Part 1 of the TED Radio Hour episode We Contain Multitudes.
In Marvel's "America," Gabby Rivera wrote a superhero who's queer, Latina, and punches portals across dimensions. She shares why it's empowering to write characters that mirror her identity.
About Gabby Rivera
Gabby Rivera is a writer and the author of "America," the debut solo comic book series that tells the story of America Chavez, Marvel's first queer Latina superhero.
Rivera has published a critically acclaimed debut novel Juliet Takes a Breath. She has also written in the Lumberjanes universe for Boom! Studios. When not writing, Rivera speaks about her experiences as a queer Puerto Rican from the Bronx and as an LGBTQ youth advocate. Rivera also hosts her own podcast, "Joy Revolution."
Rivera is currently working on her next novel. She lives in California.
This segment of the TED Radio Hour was produced by James Delahoussaye and edited by Manoush Zomorodi. You can follow us on Twitter @TEDRadioHour and email us at TEDRadio@npr.org.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.klcc.org/npr-books/2022-09-09/gabby-rivera-writing-the-story-of-marvels-first-queer-latina-superhero | 2022-09-09T13:55:00Z | klcc.org | control | https://www.klcc.org/npr-books/2022-09-09/gabby-rivera-writing-the-story-of-marvels-first-queer-latina-superhero | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode We Contain Multitudes.
Getting pregnant as a track and field athlete was called the "kiss of death." After becoming pregnant, Olympian Allyson Felix fought to change that by reforming her former sponsor's maternity policy.
About Allyson Felix
Allyson Felix is an eleven-time Olympic medalist and five-time Olympic champion. In the summer of 2022, she officially retired from track and field after winning her 19th medal.
She's also the co-founder and president of Saysh, a community-centered lifestyle brand for and by women, as well as an investor and advisor to other startups.
Felix was included in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2020 and 2021.
This segment of the TED Radio Hour was produced by Katherine Sypher and edited by Manoush Zomorodi and Rachel Faulkner. You can follow us on Twitter @TEDRadioHour and email us at TEDRadio@npr.org.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.klcc.org/npr-sports/2022-09-09/allyson-felix-the-precarious-crossroad-between-motherhood-and-sports | 2022-09-09T13:55:20Z | klcc.org | control | https://www.klcc.org/npr-sports/2022-09-09/allyson-felix-the-precarious-crossroad-between-motherhood-and-sports | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Here’s a deeper look into one of the many shootings that occurred during Wednesday’s rampage in Memphis, Tennessee, which left four dead and three injured. It was an ordinary day at an AutoZone store — until the clock struck 4:49 p.m.
In an exclusive video obtained by WREG, that’s when suspect Ezekiel Kelly is seen on camera entering the store, according to officials. Once inside, Kelly reportedly live streamed himself shooting at an innocent bystander, later identified as Rodolfo Berger.
His family said he went there to buy some parts and was at the wrong place at the wrong time.
Surveillance video appears to show Kelly exiting the store a second after the shooting and driving away. Moments later, several people are seen running to his aid, including a person named Adolfo.
“He was in a lot of pain,” said Adolfo. “He allowed my pastor’s dad to pray with him and he was very concerned about his family. He kept on asking us if we’re getting ahold of his family.”
Berger ended up being taken to the hospital in critical condition. His family tells WREG he had to undergo two surgeries and is now in stable condition.
In a statement posted on social media, his wife Fabiola said in part, “God is a comforter. He is in charge, and we are faithful to him. We are glad the police caught the shooter so he could not harm more people. Well done police department, we thank you.”
As Berger continues to recover, four other families are left planning funerals. It’s a reality that hits close to home for Memphians like Jasmine Pittman.
“It’s been other deaths around in this area and it just needs to be stopped, it really do. It really do need to be stopped,” Pittman said.
At this moment, suspect Kelly is only charged with one count of first-degree murder but that’s expected to change soon. | https://www.wspa.com/news/he-was-in-a-lot-of-pain-witness-video-detail-autozone-shooting-during-rampage/ | 2022-09-09T13:56:25Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/he-was-in-a-lot-of-pain-witness-video-detail-autozone-shooting-during-rampage/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Local News Briefs
Dollar General Foundation awards literacy grants
GOODLETTSVILLE, TENNESSEE − The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded more than $114,000 in grants to to programs across Ohio. Money will be used to provide books, technology, equipment or materials. The Muskingum County Library System received $2,994, Zanesville City Schools got $4,000 and Thornville Elementary received $2,000.
ZSC trustees to meet
ZANESVILLE − The Zane State College Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 5 p.m. Sept. 19 in the board room of College Hall on the Zanesville Campus. The meeting is open to the public and viewable on Zoom.
Locals achieve at SNHU
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE − Aaron Snell of New Concord was named to the summer semester dean's list at Southern New Hampshire University. Named to the summer president's list were Desire Garletts and Kathryn Loughman of Zanesville and Krystyl Welsch of McConnelsville.
Public Service Committee to meet
ZANESVILLE − The Public Service Committee of Zanesville City Council will meet at 5 p.m. Monday in council chambers at city hall. Discussed will be the sanitation fee project executive summary final report and an ordinance to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for the replacement of the vehicle maintenance building roof. | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/09/09/local-news-briefs/65926363007/ | 2022-09-09T14:06:55Z | zanesvilletimesrecorder.com | control | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/09/09/local-news-briefs/65926363007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Public Records: Muskingum County Real Estate Transfers
Aug. 22
1410 Thuy Enterprises Ltd. to Christopher Keller, 3295 Buena Vista Circle, Zanesville, $320,000
1411 Jeffrey and Dolores McFarland to Laken Darnes, 1321 Central Ave., Zanesville, $83,000
1412 Jesse Glosser to Michael and Tisha Lyons, 5335 Piper Road, Zanesville, $169,000
1413 Timothy and Lucille Rucker to Nathaniel Wood, 5275 Rucker Road, Mt. Perry, $168,300
1414 Johnathan Harrier to Empire Real Property Investments LLC, 73 Richards Road, Zanesville, $14,000
1415 Church Nazarene to Freedomcry Church, 7835 Rosehill Road, Roseville, $115,000
1416 Frank Hirsch to Wayne Gheen Jr., 257 Corwin Ave., Zanesville, $25,000
1417 Ross Barker to Trey Scoles, 3.978 acres, Lewellen Road, Roseville, $40,000
1418 Heidi and Dennis Huy Jr. to Jocylyn Huy and Christian Welsh, 4285 Tucker Road, Zanesville, $184,000
1419 Brady Harmon to Garrett Huey, 4265 Salt Creek Drive, Duncan Falls, $75,000
Aug. 23
1420 Michael and Lori Lones to Jonathon Campbell, 6925 Old Stagecoach Road, Frazeysburg, $220,000
1421 Teresa Nelson to Naki Property Group LLC, 1376 Maysville Ave., Zanesville, $42,020
1422 Carl Smitley to Craig and Lindsay Wilson, 5245 Pinecrest Drive, Zanesville, $219,900
1423 Jeanne Senter to Lori Fisher, 401 Rocky Lane, Dresden, $182,000
1424 Jacqueline Hittle to Cynthia Seymour, 10785 Black Run Road, Frazeysburg, $125,000
1425 David Chase to Alexander Himmelspach, 640 Timber Run Road, Zanesville, $194,500
1426 Frederick and Sandra Byers to Carter Cole, 3597 Chesapeake Drive, Zanesville, $123,000
1427 Susan Davis to Woodrow Roush, 107 East King St., Zanesville, $110,000
1428 Renee Ewert to Russo Real Property Ltd., 949 N. Moorewood Drive, Zanesville, $100,000
Aug. 24
1429 Kody Hartman to Kalli Hartman, 140 South Pembroke Ave., Zanesville, $70,000
1430 Knox Muskingum LLC to William and Sandra Walker, 5095 North Edinbergh Drive, Zanesville, $46,800
1431 Frank Hirsch to Wayne Gheen Jr., 302 Brighton Blvd., Zanesville, $45,000
Aug. 25
1432 Cody and Pamela Fuller to Colin and Kaytlin Humphrey, 6420 Hi Lo Drive, Frazeysburg, $379,900
1433 Daniel and Velma Linscott to Jakes Corner Maple Avenue LLC, Lot 7 and Part Lot 1 and 3, Fairway Village, Maple Avenue, Zanesville, $112,500
1434 Henry Cornett, Alan Lemity, Marla Miller to Jakes Corner Maple Avenue LLC, Lot 7 and Part Lot 1 and 3, Fairway Village, Maple Avenue, Zanesville, $337,500
1435 Mitchell and Sharon Marczewski to Jakes Corner Maple Avenue LLC, 3055 Maple Ave., Zanesville, $200,000
1436 Eric Snyder to Olajuwon Pettiford and Tasia Fifield, 3825 Mona Drive, Zanesville, $184,900
1437 Patricia Santelli to Daniel and Kelsie Robillard, Lot B, The Oaks, Wilhelm Road, Chandlersville, $47,660
1438 Scott and Emma Trainer to Brandon Dustman, 927 Leonard Ave., Zanesville, $119,000
1439 Carolyn Larrick and Marrilee Rogers to Jeaneen McDaniel, 10140 Clay Pike, Chandlersville, $175,558.57
1440 Jeanean McDaniel, Carolyn Larrick and Merrilee Rogers to Jay and Megan McDaniel, 10140 Clay Pike, Chandlersville, $327,091
1441 Jeanean McDaniel, Carolyn Larrick and Merrilee Rogers to Jeff and Cathie Kreager, 14.433 acres, NS, Clay Pike, Chandlersville, $56,288.70
1442 Jeanean McDaniel, Carolyn Larrick and Merrilee Rogers to Jeremy and Katrina Kreager, 24.887 and 24.887 acre splits, Clay Pike, Taylorsville, $143,296
1443 Steven and Dixie Cox to Just One Properties LLP, 11300 Norwich Drive, New Concord, $125,000
1444 Southeastern Ohio Broadcasting System LLC to Marquee Broadcasting Ohio Inc., 1600 John St., Zanesville, $200,000
1445 NJL Company Inc. to Marquee Broadcasting Ohio Inc., 629 Downard Road, Zanesville, $228,750
1446 Robert Martin to Raymond Martin, 36 Sherwood Drive, Zanesville, $120,000
1447 Southeastern Ohio Television System to Marquee Broadcasting Ohio Inc., 629 Downard Road, Zanesville, $485,000
Aug. 26
1448 Donald Howell to Terry and Theresa Moore, 6380 Old River Road, Philo, $42,000
1449 David Giamarco to Kylee Roberts, 120 Ontario St., Zanesville, $30,000
1450 Molly Dreema to Kessel and Deion Debolt, 832 Merrick Ave., Zanesville, $135,000
1451 Greenup Resources LLC to Andrew and Kathryn Miller, 34.154 acres, Highwater Road, Adamsville, $212,500
1452 Linda Sowers to Heather Swope, 90 Curtis St., Zanesville, $21,000
1453 Roxandra Brand to Madilynn Brand, 1.39 acre split, Rix Mills Road, New Concord, $4,864
1454 Roxandra Brand to Kaylee Hanning, 1.113 acre split, Rix Mills Road, New Concord, $3,895
1455 Joshua and Rebecca Wilkins to James and Debra Holdren, 6101 Wion Ridge Road, Chandlersville, $9,000
1456 Jordan and Tamara Montgomery to Devin and Paige Webster, 910 Orchard Hill Road, Zanesville, $200,000
1457 Diane and Carl Gibson to Russell Seevers, 754 Francis St., Zanesville, $120,000
1458 Zachary and Chelsea Wright Pollock to Benjamin Rush, 639 Brown St., Zanesville, $160,000
1459 Cody and Sarah Wolfe to Linda and Carlus Cannon Jr., 2865 Deerpath Drive, Zanesville, $260,000
Property Transfers Exempt from Conveyance Fees
Aug. 22
E1074 Judith French to James French, 10000 Friendship Drive, New Concord
E1075 Tammy Donaldson to Tammy and Ralph Donaldson, 2471 Pinkerton Lane, Zanesville
E1076 Clarence Bleakney to Clarence Bleakney, 1515-1521 Central Ave., Zanesville
E1077 Aaron Buchanan to Nikki Buchanan, 2129 Long Road, Chandlersville
E1078 Rita Sigrist to Vincent Sigrist, 1635 Millers Lane, Zanesville
E1079 Bonnie Applegate to Michael Applegate, 5240 Airwood Drive, Zanesville
E1080 Franklin Mills Sr. to Franklin Mills Jr., 13420 Ferncliff Road, Adamsville
E1081 Brian Mitchell to Todd Asher, 3010 Pletcher Hill Road, Blue Rock
Aug. 23
E1082 Todd Ludwig to Board of County Commissioners Muskingum County, 161 Summit St., Roseville
E1083 Annette Kovach to AnneMarie Kovach Heritage Trust, 5725 Center Road, Philo
E1084 Devon and Ashley Liles to Jennifer and John Wood Jr., Lot 1, Applo Estates, Applo Way, Zanesville
E1085 Myron Wentworth to Martin and Cheryl Wentworth, 6760 Wentworth Drive, Philo
E1086 LeeAnn Hiles to Ralph Hiles, 1528 Potts Lane, Zanesville
E1087 Edwards Estate LLC to Alex Edwards, 2.50 acre split, Jersey Ridge Road, Zanesville
E1088 Gerald Minner to Kristina Agin, 952 Echo Ave., Zanesville
E1089 Elizabeth Loterbaugh to William Loterbaugh, 4890 Crock Road, Zanesville
Aug. 24
E1090 James Bonifield to Teresa Bonifield, 1016 Lindbergh Ave., Zanesville
E1091 Darlene Fisher to Paul Fisher, 3750 Wesley Chapel Road, Zanesville
E1092 Paul Fisher to Paul Fisher Jr., 3750 Wesley Chapel Road, Zanesville
E1093 Philip and Rita Lawrence to Ridge Wind LLC, 1004 Beverly Ave., Zanesville
E1094 Donald Thompson to Karen Thompson, 717 Eppley Ave., Zanesville
E1095 Dorothy Tom to E. Mark Tom, 1000 Sand Ridge Road, Zanesville
E1096 G. Timothy Wilkins to Sharon Wilkins, 5580 North River Road, Zanesville
E1097 Dorothy Tom to Bruce Tom, 1000 Sand Ridge Road, Zanesville
E1098 Ina Maxwell to Ina Maxwell, 137 East King St., Zanesville
Aug. 25
E1099 ZDT Redux LLC to ZDT Development LLC, 634 Main St., Zanesville
E1100 Daniel and Tina James to James Cousins Holdings LLC, 3200 Dillon Falls Road, Zanesville
E1101 Michael Salahub Jr. to Donna Salahub, 2630 Lawhead Lane, Zanesville
E1102 Timothy and Traci Baker to Nathan Baker and Sierra Brown, 2.692 and 1.022 acre split, Shaver Road, Blue Rock
E1103 Linda Crawford to Kevin Porter, 3.68 acres, Porter Orchard Road, Hopewell
E1104 Ritchey Sign Company to Barbara Ritchey, 2051 Greif Road, Zanesville
E1105 Evelyn Weatherspoon to Aaron Weatherspoon, 420 Arcadia Ave., Zanesville
E1106 James Adornetto to 2236 Maple LLC, 285 West Willow Drive, Zanesville
E1107 James Adornetto to 2236 Maple LLC, 2236 Maple Ave., Zanesville
E1108 James Adornetto to 424 Market LLC, 424 Market St., Zanesville
E1109 James Adornetto to 2224 Maple LLC, 2224 Maple Ave., Zanesville
E1110 Ivan and Sandra Wilson to Ivan Wilson, 501 Winton Ave., Zanesville
E1111 Helen Reed to Timothy Reed, 40.00 acres, Stone Church Road, Dresden
Aug. 26
E1112 Barry McElfresh to Wilma McElfresh, 380 Haven St., Zanesville
E1113 Eric Curtis to Anita Jones, 745 Ellis Dam Road, Zanesville
E1114 Gerald Hiles to Kevin Van Horn, 2995 Maysville Pike, Zanesville
E1115 Nettie Hiles to Kevin Van Horn, 2995 Maysville Pike, Zanesville
E1116 Neal Hawk to Rosemary Hawk, 1334 Dewey St., Dresden
E1117 Steven Insley to Donetta Burns, 1349 Woodlawn Ave., Zanesville
E1118 Lawrence Knellinger to Slade and Taylar Luburgh, 1.857 acre split, Meadow Estates Drive, Norwich
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Week 4 preview: Early season showdown on The Hill
It has been a long time since Kimes Road had this kind of excitement.
Unbeatens West Muskingum (3-0) and New Lexington (3-0) meet tonight in the biggest game of the season to date, and one that carries plenty of potential ramifications.
The winner takes the early lead in the Muskingum Valley League's Small School Division and grabs valuable points in the playoff rankings, although both coaches downplayed its importance with six games still remaining.
There is no doubting the excitement it is expected to generate, however. West, one of only six unbeaten teams left in Division V, Region 19, is off to its second 3-0 starts in as many years.
"I'm excited and the kids are excited," West Muskingum coach Nathan Brownrigg said. "It's a week where everything matters. As a coach we have to be on point and as a player you have to be on point."
The game is part of a Week 4 slate in the MVL that also features Morgan (3-0) hosting Sheridan (2-1), Tri-Valley (2-1) venturing to Maysville (2-1), John Glenn (0-3) welcoming Coshocton (0-3), Crooksville (0-3) visiting Meadowbrook (0-3) and Philo (1-2) traveling to River View (1-2).
Zanesville (1-2), coming off two straight losses after a rousing win against Newark to start the year, starts Licking County League play with a crossover game at Lakewood (0-3); Rosecrans hosts Steubenville Catholic Central in a nonleague matchup.
Brownrigg's squad enters the first of what figures to be three consecutive weeks of substantial interference from the opposition. Games with Big School Division rivals Philo and Maysville loom in successive weeks, but that is next week's worry.
This week's is the high-powered New Lex offense, led by senior quarterback Lukas Ratliff and hard-charging running back Hunter Rose.
Ratliff is 55-of-76 passing for 905 yards with seven touchdowns and no interceptions — a 3,000-yard pace. Rose is on pace for 1,200 yards rushing with 316 on just 39 carries.
"As good as (Hunter) Kellogg was last year, I think Ratliff's athleticism and ability to extend and keep his eyes downfield are a big difference," Brownrigg said. "Just watching them, you'd think they are super pass-happy, but they are pretty much 50-50 run-pass. The Rose kid isn't very big, but he's hard to bring down.
"It's a huge challenge but one we're excited about," Brownrigg added. "Games like this are why you play and why you want to coach. It's probably one of the biggest games we've had on The Hill since 2009 (when West last made the playoffs)."
West, which played without quarterback Rashid Sesay last week against Cincinnati Shroder, is led by running back Ty Shawger, who has 264 yards on 40 carries and six catches for 121 yards and 3 TDs. Opponents have managed only 208 yards per game.
New Lex coach Kevin Board has warned his team to stay focused on the short term, even if many others are already looking into the future for them.
"We were 2-1 heading into this game last year and people were saying we were really good, and we wound up losing," Board said. "The only ranking that matters is in seven weeks. If we lose the next seven, it doesn't matter. We have to stay hungry."
Last year's game at Jim Rockwell Stadium was one of the Tornadoes' most exciting wins, one that All-Ohio linebacker Harley Hopkins saved with a fourth-down tackle short of a first down on the game's final drive.
While West went on to a 6-4 campaign, the Panthers never recovered, managing just one more win — a 34-0 win against winless Crooksville.
Board feels this team is better, particularly with the intangibles. He singled out senior Ryan Hobbs for his maturity, leadership and willingness to sacrifice his personal statistics to help the team in other areas.
"A lot of these guys are 3- and 4-year starters," Board said. "We underachieved last year so bad — there's no way we should have been a 3-7 team. Had we won (the West M game), we'd probably still have been in the playoffs, regardless. Some guys have really grown up."
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Always resplendent in her trademark colourful outfits and seemingly a smile for everyone, The Queen had made several visits to Kent over the past 15 years, but during her 70 years' reign she officially visited the county almost 40 times. Photographs from the more recent memorable visits show how well she could put at ease people who may been nervous at meeting her or worried about protocol.
Whether she was picking up a spade to dig a hole for a memory capsule as seen in Aylesford, or sitting neatly among rows of Corps of the Royal Engineers, looking pretty in pink and tiny in comparison, she appeared to relish every moment of her visits to the county.
And so did the crowds get a thrill from welcoming the Queen to their own special corner of Kent, including the jumping-up-and-down children of Capel-Le-Ferne Primary School near Folkestone, who waved Union Flags madly despite being hampered by their plastic ponchos to protect them from the rain.
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The Queen's much earlier visits to Kent have included the opening of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge in 1991 and the Channel Tunnel, Folkestone, in 1994. She also visited the Turner Contemporary, Margate in 2011. In 1984, she opened the Law Courts in Maidstone before visiting Chatham Dockyard to hear about the visitor attraction proposals. She returned a decade later to see visitor centre built.
Aylesford - 2019
The Queen arrived to cheers and cries of "God Save The Queen!" when she made her last official visit to Kent in 2019. Her Majesty came to Aylesford where she met war veterans and their families during a visit of the Royal British Legion's Centenary Village. She had previously visited in 1972.
Chatham - 2016
The Queen Visited Bromptom Barracks in Chatham in October 2016 to meet the Corps of the Royal Engineers to mark the corps 300th anniversary. During her visit, The Queen, who was the Colonel-in-Chief of the Corps of Royal Engineers, inspected the 140 troops based at the barracks in Chatham.
Looking stunning in a turquoise coat and matching dress with black velvet lining, the Queen was welcomed by the national anthem and salutes from senior officers. During a speech she told troops: "I am delighted to be able to share with you this momentous moment in the history of the corp. Since my last visit in 2007 you have been at the forefront of innovation."
Capel Le Ferne - 2015
Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, officially opened The Wing, a £3.5 million visitor and education centre which tells the story of the Battle Britain through an audio-visual experience at the National Memorial to the Few in Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone in March 2015.
They also met some of the last remaining members of ''The Few'', the pilots and aircrew fought who put paid to any plan for an enemy invasion by defeating the Luftwaffe in dogfights high above the skies of Kent and Sussex.
Earlier in the day, there had been a visit to Canterbury Cathedral where a girls' choir had performed for them.
Canterbury - 2013
The Queen toured Howe Barracks in Canterbury in June 2013 ahead of its closure due to spending cuts. Some 600 people are set to move out when The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 Scots) moved to Edinburgh in 2014. There were reportedly tears all round as the Queen made a poignant farewell to the army.
Chatham - 2007
The Queen had also visited Brompton Barracks to meet the Corps of the Royal Engineers in 2007 (below), where she met past and present members of the Corps as well as their families. Crowds of people lined the pavements outside to catch a glimpse of Her Majesty when she arrived, a picture in shell pink, in a dark Bentley surrounded by a police escort on motorbikes.
Before that she had visited the barracks in May 1987, when she opened the Royal Engineers Museum.
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The nation is mourning after the tragic passing of the Queen. But what does this mean for the national anthem?
Everyone knows the opening lines of the national anthem: "God save our gracious Queen." But now Charles III will ascend the throne which means the lyrics will need to be changed.
The British National Anthem dates back to the 18th Century but the words and tune may even date back to the 17th Century, according to Royal.uk.
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Originally the lyrics were "God Save The King" and was publicly performed in London in 1745. It became the National Anthem at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
In September 1745, Prince Charles Edward Stuart, known as the "Young Pretender", defeated the army of King George II at Prestonpans, near Edinburgh. In a fit of patriotic fervour after the news reached London, the leader of the band at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, arranged 'God Save The King' for performance after a play.
It was a huge success and it was played nightly. It was then spread to other theatres and the custom of greeting monarchs with the song as he or she entered a place of public entertainment was established.
The lyrics are:
God save our gracious King!
Long live our noble King!
God save the King!
Send him victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us,
God save the King.
The British tune has been used in other countries and European visitors to Britain in the 18th Century noticed the advantage of a country possessing such a recognised musical symbol. In total, around 140 composers including Beethoven and Haydn have used the tune in their compositions.
A huge roster of things will be changing shortly due to the changing of the monarch. This includes stamps, the Royal Cypher, postboxes, currency, passports and the Queen's council.
As a result, certain aspects of British society which haven't changed in over 70 years will be subject to something of an overhaul. The Bank of England said a further announcement regarding existing Bank of England banknotes will be made once the period of mourning has been observed.
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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.
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Kent Blackstone assumed his baseball playing days were over. But the Marshall High School graduate was wrong.
Blackstone recently was contacted by the Great Britain team about getting ready to play for the squad that will be participating in a 12-team qualifying tournament this month in Regensburg, Germany, for the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Blackstone jumped at the chance and began baseball workouts in Arlington with some of his former minor-league Maryland Blue Crabs teammates, including Yorktown High graduate Jake Marshall, in preparation for the competition.
The qualifying tournament begins Sept. 16. Great Britain hopes to qualify for the World Baseball Classic, played March 9-21 in 2023. Blackstone previously played for Great Britain in last fall’s European championships in Italy.
“It’s an awesome experience and opportunity to have,” Blackstone said. “I’ve been spending the last few days getting back into baseball shape and back into the baseball flow. It’s been a pretty quick turnaround and a pretty easy transition so far.”
Blackstone, 28, is eligible to play for Great Britain because his mother, Alison Blackstone, was born in the United Kingdom. She successfully applied for citizenship along with her sons, Kent and Mitch, also a former Marshall High baseball standout. Kent Blackstone had hoped to play for Great Britain in the 2020 World Baseball Classic, but the event was canceled because of the pandemic.
At the upcoming qualifying tournament, Great Britain has to finish in the top two to move on to the World Baseball Classic. France, Spain, Germany, the Czech Republic and South Africa are in Great Britain’s bracket.
The speedy Blackstone will be a middle infielder for Great Britain and bat at the top of the order.
“I think we have a chance to do well because we’ll have some pretty good arms and pitching,” Blackstone said.
Blackstone, who works for Toll Brothers, was a standout baseball player at Marshall, then played in college for Division I teams George Mason University and New Mexico State University. He was one of Mason’s leading base stealers and was among the top in the country in triples.
After college, Blackstone played a number of seasons for professional independent minor league teams, including most recently the Maryland Blue Crabs in Waldorf.
He walked away from baseball, he had figured, at the end of the 2021 season.
“I thought I was finished, and this will probably be it for sure,” Blackstone said. “The support from my employer allowing me to do this has been amazing.”
Blackstone plans to leave for Germany on Sept. 11, where he will participate in a mini-camp with other Great Britain players, where he hopes to face some quality pitching.
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“Hair Speaks Volumes”: Guido Palau Reflects on His Legendary Career
My memories are punctuated by hair,” says the British stylist Guido Palau. “The past, jogged by a certain song, a lyric, or just a vague, hazy feeling, comes flooding back in a blur of iconic looks, and I can place the era entirely. Hair has the ability to do that.” To this day, the song “Atomic,” by Blondie, transports Palau to his experimental teenage years. “Oh, your hair is beautiful,” sang the root-blighted Debbie Harry, and everyone believed her.
“Hair, at that time, was such a signifier of who you were,” says Palau, who has worked with everyone from Richard Avedon to Alexander McQueen. “The impact that hair had on me was immense. You’d go to any town, and everyone would have a different look; it was such a big part of British youth culture. I hope to have captured some of that magic in these pictures—young people doing their hair themselves. I wanted the images to feel naive. It’s the naivete that’s exciting.”
To celebrate W’s 50th anniversary, Palau selected the hairstyles that have defined his work over the past five decades. He grew up in 1970s England, a time of cultural revolution. From the lank passivity of hippiedom to punk’s razor-sharp edge, there was much to observe and participate in. “David Bowie had a huge effect on me as a kid, as he did on a lot of creative people,” Palau says. “He was startling, impressive, otherworldly, and I identified with him straightaway. His ambiguity was intriguing. You didn’t really know what he was.”
Was that an entry point of sorts? “I think he was my first real influence, yes—the androgyny, the gay undertones. Back then, you would study every album sleeve, picking up on all the nuances. I didn’t know I wanted to be a hairdresser. I didn’t know what I wanted to be. But even now, 50 years later, Bowie is a constant reference point. He certainly awakened my interest in style.”
“People say the hair I created for Alexander McQueen’s famous Plato’s Atlantis show, in 2010, reminds them of a weird amalgam of Gary Oldman in Bram Stoker’s Dracula and the retro-futurism of Sean Young in Blade Runner,” says Palau. “There’s definitely the Gary Oldman reference—McQueen found that film very inspiring—but I actually got the idea from Spirit of Ecstasy, the Rolls-Royce hood ornament. Designing the hair was a complicated process. McQueen was talking about Darwinism and the evolution of animals; it was anything but straightforward. But in the end, everything came together for that show—the robots, the digital prints, those iconic armadillo shoes. Unfortunately, it was his last presentation.”
Stylist’s own catsuit.
“In England, around the turn of the millennium, style went back to the street in a working-class way,” says Palau. “It was coined ‘chav’— a culture steeped in cheap drugs, designer sportswear, raves, and football. It was a British thing, with an acute sense of hardness and bravado. Everything looked homemade. During that period, I had just created a series of basic but extreme haircuts for Raf Simons. Raf was referencing the gabber music scene in Holland and Germany, taking that hard-core element and fusing it with British street kids. It struck me that there was no artifice about hair at the time; it was very raw. There were so many signals in those haircuts, and so much style. You knew who these boys were.”
Throughout his career, Palau has drawn from that peroxide shock of punk. “It’s funny how, when you’re a teenager, you look at things like that and think they’re outrageous. Of course, today they’re nothing. In the beginning, I wasn’t that cultured. I didn’t think I needed to go and see certain exhibitions. I couldn’t understand how people could look at an abstract painting and turn it into a hairdo. I had to learn along the way.”
Palau’s work is often characterized by a certain roughness. “In Britain, we’ve always had a grittier approach to things,” he says. “Our aesthetic is much more ‘off’ than most. America had a different cultural youthquake, which didn’t really relate to us. They had Marilyn Monroe, while we had people like Diana Dors—working-class beauties who came across as far less polished. Whenever we do anything culturally, it’s always a much brasher take.”
Palau works with scale and texture, in a world where nothing is arbitrary. Models are characters, not wig stands, and he seeks beauty in what others try to conceal. He is drawn to the oblique. “The people I’ve represented in this story have all got a queerness about them,” he says. “Look at the ’90s rave boys—there’s homoeroticism at play there. They’re closer to their male friends than they are to girls—bonded by untechnical haircuts and gel-heavy bangs.”
Although appreciative of nostalgia, Palau remains resolutely forward-thinking. “The street is a huge pool of inspiration,” he says. “Think about how many heads of hair you see going past you every day. The possibilities are endless, and I’m always trying to push the envelope. I certainly see a lot of young people referencing the past—and doing it with bold irreverence. One thing is certain: Hair speaks volumes. It’s the first thing people notice about you. It remains our greatest fixation.”
“David Sylvian, from the band Japan, had a strange hybrid look—part Bowie, part Lady Diana,” says Palau. “Mumsy and glamorous at the same time. I love the triangular graduation with the weight on top. It’s actually very Marilyn Monroe.”
Celine Homme by Hedi Slimane jacket, shirt, and tie.
“The Human League was a pioneering electronic pop band in the early ’80s. Phil Oakey, the lead singer, had a radical haircut that was very 1940s, very Veronica Lake. I find it amazing that Oakey, a straight guy from Sheffield, could have referenced a lesser-known Hollywood film star from way before his time. It’s all about the mystery behind the eye, the asymmetry, the seduction of the hairstyle. When I saw the Human League for the first time, I didn’t understand all the codes, but looking back now, having half of your face covered feels very glamorous.”
Louis Vuitton sleeveless blazer; the Row shirts; vintage earrings from New York Vintage, New York.
Stylist’s own catsuit.
“In the ’90s, my career took a turn from supermodel glamour to grunge,” says Palau. “I started working with the photographer David Sims and became part of a new movement that was associated with Kurt Cobain and that whole music scene in Seattle. When we first started creating those kinds of images, it was for independent magazines—you didn’t really know if grunge was going to catch on. Then Calvin Klein called, and we were all suddenly shipped off to Manhattan. That was Calvin’s talent, to ride the zeitgeist. He was very intuitive and knew how to move on with his brand. Grunge was anti-glamour—no makeup, undone hair—and his poster child was Kate Moss. Of course, Kate has since become this glamorous icon, but at the time, she felt like an alternative ideal of beauty.”
Celine Homme by Hedi Slimane shirt.
“Punk changed everything. It was a period of revision, of ripping up the rule book. That antistyle, that torn aesthetic, has been hugely influential. There are always moments in history when artifice is something to rebel against, and punk took that to extremes. I love the DIY aspect of hair cut with kitchen scissors, and the liberal use of hairspray. In creating ugliness, punk unwittingly opened up a whole new way of thinking.”
Top and choker from Cherry Vintage NYC, New York; Tiffany & Co. necklace.
Hair color by Lena Ott for Suite Caroline at Streeters. Casting by Midland Agency. Set design by Mary Howard at MHS Artists.
Models: Cory Alexander at Heroes Model Management; Jared Borek at AMR Agency; Tess Breeden at DNA; Tara Dew at One Management; Eris at Strong Worldwide; Joseph King at Skorpion mgmt; Amber Later at IMG models; Sasha Lewis at the Industry; Owen Ley at Ricky Michiels Agency; Magnolia Neel at Mondays mgmt; Brooke Shields at IMG models; Sergei Solanov at Click Model management; Ireen Tabolova at New York Model management; Thursday at the Society. Produced by Rosco productions; Executive producer: Holly Gore; Producer: Ariella Starkman; Production manager: Halle Lagatta; Photo assistants: Jeremy Hall, Conor Ralph; Digital technician: Kylie Coutts; Fashion assistants: Andy Polanco, Katarina Silva; Production assistants: Lara Miloslavsky, Dash Porter, Max Cantrell, Chuma Osse, Nico Perez; Hair assistants: Sandy Hullett, Simone Mason, Vi Huynh, Diana Rocha, Lauren Berrones, Sheri Pinto, Christopher Nandalall, Mideyah Parker; Makeup assistants: Johnny Coronado, Juan Jaar, Shimu, Shaena Baddour; Set assistants: Montana Pugh, Mattia Minasi, Kylie Baker, Franco Bello; props: hook props; with special thanks to Hook Studio. | https://www.wmagazine.com/beauty/guido-palau-hairstylist-interview-sharna-osborne | 2022-09-09T14:22:12Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/beauty/guido-palau-hairstylist-interview-sharna-osborne | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
50 Years
Cindy Crawford, Iman, and More Supers Relive Their Favorite Moments in W
by W Magazine
Cindy Crawford’s pregnancy photo shoot. Rihanna in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic landscape. And, as Iman herself puts it: “The glorious Dolly Parton—who’s more original than her?” All of these and more incredible artistic turns have been documented within the pages of W magazine for 50 years. Now, our cover stars Crawford, Amber Valletta, Shalom Harlow, Adut Akech, Loli Bahia, Anok Yai, Christy Turlington, Precious Lee, and Iman are reliving their favorite moments from half a century of fashion, art, Hollywood, design, and fabulous people. | https://www.wmagazine.com/video/cindy-crawford-iman-amber-valletta-shalom-harlow-adut-akech-precious-lee-anok-yai-w-magazine-50-year-anniversary | 2022-09-09T14:22:13Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/video/cindy-crawford-iman-amber-valletta-shalom-harlow-adut-akech-precious-lee-anok-yai-w-magazine-50-year-anniversary | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kane Brown knows a hit when he hears one, whether it’s a tribute to ’90s country or a collaboration with an R&B star or DJ that might light up the dance floor.
The 28-year-old multi-hyphenate who broke out on social media has let his ear for what’s hot lead his uncharted path in country music, all the way up to his third record “Different Man” out Friday.
But even after a string of eight No. 1 Billboard Country Airplay songs, Brown took his time finding the special song his fans have been begging him for: a duet with his wife, Katelyn.
“We’ve had, like, four other songs that we were going to do,” Brown said, of his wife, who was also an aspiring singer-songwriter when they met in 2015.
Nothing felt right until he heard a song — the only one on the album that he didn’t co-write — that fit her style, which Brown describes in the vein of the big vocal pop like Whitney or Mariah. He’s so confident “Thank God” is a hit, he’s ready to pitch it as an awards show performance.
“After we recorded it, I was like, ‘Are you going to sing this on the ACMs?’ And she’s like, ‘No.’ And I was like, ‘This is going to be the biggest song on the record,’” Brown said with a grin.
Brown has a right to feel confident in his song choices and his production. His latest hit, “Like I Love Country Music” shot to No. 1 on the country airplay chart and his cross-genre songs with artists like Khalid, Marshmello and Becky G have exposed him to a worldwide audience that recognizes his name and smooth baritone.
But behind the scenes of the industry, he’s pushing into new territory. He co-produced his new record, has hosted awards shows, started his own record label and was the first male country artist to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards last month, a show that generally doesn’t court a country fanbase. During his last tour he played every NBA arena in the country, often sporting a jersey for each team on stage.
Brown has already jumped over genre lines and his sights are set on international audiences with tour stops in Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe in the coming months.
Last year, he launched his label, 1021 Entertainment, in partnership with Sony Music Nashville, where he handpicked its first band, Restless Road, after meeting the trio years ago while they were all trying out for “X Factor.” For Brown, the ambition to succeed extends all the way back to when he was often told he wasn’t the right look or fit for country music, even though his mother’s country records were the first ones he learned to sing.
“I tried to fight to get into Nashville for the longest,” Brown said. “People were just like, ‘Nah nah.’ And then when it started selling, that’s when people started coming to the door. And so I felt like I’m really good at finding talent, especially on social media, because I’m always on social media, so I might as well just try and help people even faster.”
Brown didn’t just give Restless Road a record deal — he’s also given them a masterclass in touring and songwriting, as they’ve been opening his tour stops and earned a co-write on Brown’s new record.
“He’s someone we’re always playing our songs for,” said Zach Beeken, one of the three singers and songwriters in Restless Road. “We take his opinion very seriously and he’s always looking to make sure that we’re highlighting ourselves and our strengths and really finding our sound every time we put out a song.”
Brown’s album is built for his playlist generation audience, whether its going toe-to-toe on the title track duet with Blake Shelton, co-writing with pop singer-songwriter Mike Posner, to getting Brooks & Dunn in the studio to add their distinctive voices to a ’90s country tribute song.
While Brown has often been welcomed by other artists to collaborate outside of the country genre, he’s going it solo on a trappy pop single called “Grand” that he hopes will further establish himself on non-country playlists.
“That was the scariest thing — just doing it by myself and not having a feature on it, but we got all positive feedback from radio and the editorial playlists for streaming,” he said. “ESPN loves it. I heard it on the ESPYS before it came out.”
Now his next goal is to celebrate a hit song with his wife and the mother of his two kids.
“I want to share a No. 1 with her so I can relive what it feels like to have a No. 1 and just relive it through her,” he said.
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The St. Louis Cardinals are in a stretch where they have an opportunity to not only further solidify their hold on the National League Central lead but also make a move to catch the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves for the No. 2 seed in the league.
So far, not so great.
St. Louis goes from splitting a four-game series at home against the bottom team in the National League, the Washington Nationals, to facing the second-worst team in the league when it opens a series Friday against the host Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Cardinals (81-57), with a chance to take the series against the Nationals on Thursday, instead got routed 11-6.
One bright side was catcher Yadier Molina, who homered twice. He is 9-for-18 with seven RBIs in five games this month and could be revving up as he finishes his final season.
“He smells it, and he’s going to go after it,” St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol said. We’re seeing a really productive version of Yad right now.”
Pittsburgh snapped a four-game losing streak on Tuesday with an 8-2 win over the Mets, the top team in the NL East, but then got swept by the same club in a doubleheader on Wednesday, 5-1 and 10-0.
The Pirates (50-86) have lost 14 of their past 17, playing with several inexperienced players in a rebuild.
That makes silver linings important.
“We have a bunch of young kids,” Pittsburgh manager Derek Shelton said. “So we’ve got to focus on the positives and focus on the things we’ve done well, and then the things that we didn’t do well we have to highlight.
“By highlight, I mean we have to teach (them) and talk about them. We can’t let those go by the wayside, because we have a lot of guys that have very little experience here, and they’re learning and getting experience at the big-league level.”
In the series opener, St. Louis right-hander Miles Mikolas (11-10, 3.32 ERA) is scheduled to oppose Pittsburgh right-hander Roansy Contreras (4-4, 3.41).
Mikolas is coming off a strong outing. He pitched eight scoreless, two-hit innings Sunday in a win against the Chicago Cubs, walking one and striking out three.
Against Pittsburgh, Mikolas is 5-4 with a 2.83 ERA in 17 career games, 15 of them starts, including 1-0 with a 1.46 ERA in two starts this year.
Contreras, since his latest recall from Triple-A Indianapolis, is 1-2 with a 2.63 ERA in four starts. That includes giving up one run in six innings Saturday in a no-decision against the Toronto Blue Jays. He fanned five and walked two.
The outing included one of the teaching moments Shelton is looking for. In the fourth, Toronto had runners on second and third with no outs. Contreras gave up a run on a groundout but otherwise got out of the jam.
“Anytime in a situation like that, I just try to remain calm,” Contreras said. “Not try to focus on that stuff but focus more on just executing my pitches and dominating the hitter.”
Contreras is 0-0 with a 7.50 ERA in two games, one start, against St. Louis, both outings occurring this year. The start came on June 15, when he gave up three runs and six hits in 4 1/3 innings.
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NEW YORK (AP)Carlos Correa responded to booing Yankees fans with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat New York 4-3 on Thursday night to avoid a four-game sweep.
Correa’s two-out drive off former Fordham pitcher Greg Weissert followed an unsuccessful video review called by the Yankees after what New York thought should have been the third out. The Yankees maintained Wandy Peralta (2-4) got to first in time on the flip from first baseman Marwin Gonzalez on Jake Cave’s grounder, but replays showed Peralta trapped the ball with his glove against his body.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone bounded from the dugout to argue with crew chief Larry Vanover and threw his hands up in frustration before leaving the field.
”I think he’s out and we’ve got to live with the (call) stands, so that’s just how the system goes,” Boone said.
One out later, Correa connected on a 1-2 slider for his 18th homer, his second in two days. It gave Minnesota a 4-2 lead and he pounded his chest in the direction of his dugout while rounding third base.
”There’s extra motivation when you play on such a big stage like Yankee Stadium and you’re the villain,” said Correa, a New York fan target for his role in the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal. ”The fans, they’re in the game every single moment and there’s a little more adrenaline, a little more focus, a little more hunger to just win games.”
Since the start of 2017, the Twins are just 2-16 in regular season games at Yankee Stadium.
”It’s a challenging place to play,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. ”The enviornment is challenging, and they’re a good team.”
Jorge Lopez threw a run-scoring wild pitch in the bottom of the eighth, but the Yankees stranded the potential tying run at third in each of the last two innings. Caleb Theilbar ended the eighth by striking out pinch-hitter Giancarlo Stanton, who is 4 for his last 38. Stanton had not played since fouling a pitch off a leg on Monday,
New York loaded the bases with one out in the ninth on Oswald Peraza’s single, Aaron Hicks’ double and the fourth intenational walk to Aaron Judge in three games.
Michael Fulmer struck out Gleyber Torres and retired Isiah Kiner-Falefa on a groundout for his third save.
”It’s obviously not my first time being in those situations, and I love being in it,” Fulmer said. ”I think it’s one of the greatest feelings in baseball for me, the adrenaline up there and giving everything you’ve got to let the team win.”
Minnesota ended a four-game winning streak by the Yankees, whose AL East lead was cut to 4 1/2 games over Tampa Bay heading into a weekend series against the Rays.
The Twins closed within 1 1/2 games of first-place Cleveland in the AL Central ahead of a weekend series against the Guardians in Minnesota.
”To finish on such a strong note going into a big series against Cleveland obviously gives the team a lot of confidence,” Correa said. ”It’s time to take care of business and time to go to work.”
New York went 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position and stranded 10 runners.
Griffin Jax (6-3) pitched a hitless inning.
Facing the Yankees for the first time since they traded him to Cincinnati in January 2019, Sonny Gray allowed two runs and seven hits over six innings.
”It was probably something that I’ve been looking forward to for a long, long time now, to come back to this place and to pitch,” Gray said. ”It was nice to come back here for sure.”
Miguel Andujar hit a two-run homer in the second, his first home run since June 29 last year.
”When you’re able to contribute right there early in the game and give your team the lead, that’s gonna feel great,” Andujar said through a translator. ”But the goal is to win the game and unfortunately we couldn’t do that.”
Nestor Cortes, returning from a trip to the injured list caused by a groin strain, retired his first 12 batters. Former Yankee Gary Sanchez, who had three hits, chased Cortes with a RBI double in the fifth, and Nick Gordon had a run-scoring single against Clarke Schmidt.
A MOMENT FOR THE QUEEN
A moment of silence was held prior to first pitch in honor of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, who died Thursday at the age of 96. A photo of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch was shown on the large video board in center field, along with a lit candle on the two smaller boards located on each side.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Twins: RHP Cole Sands (bruised elbow) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list after missing 14 games. To make room, LHP Austin Davis was designated for assignment.
Yankees: INF DJ LeMahieu (right second toe inflammation) was placed on the 10-day IL, retroactive to Monday. . 1B Anthony Rizzo (headaches from epidural injection) could begin ramping up activities if his headaches are gone on Friday. . RHP Luis Severino (strained right lat) might make another rehab start, but if not is a possibility to return for a two-game series at Boston on Sept. 13-14. . RHP Scott Effross (strained right shoulder) is expected to throw a bullpen session either Friday or Saturday and could be close to returning. . RHP Lou Trivino (back spasms) was unavailable.
UP NEXT
Twins: RHP Dylan Bundy (8-6, 4.34 ERA) faces RHP Cal Quantrill (11-5, 3.55 ERA) Friday night.
Yankees: RHP Frankie Montas (5-11, 3.79 ERA) will start for the Yankees and RHP Drew Rasmussen (9-4, 2.70 ERA) for the Rays.
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This feels like a pivotal four day stretch for Marquette men’s soccer.
They’re only three matches into the season, and we can categorize all three contests in this way:
- Quality performance with self-inflicted problems in a loss against a top ranked team
- Thrashing of an over-matched squad
- Relatively even contest with two fouls that pushed the match in one direction
It’s hard to say that we really know anything about Marquette as a team so far this year with those three results. That brings us to these two contests on Friday and Monday against two power conference opponents that are flawed or troubled in one way or another so far this season.
Let’s be blunt about it: A team that is capable of finishing top six in the Big East and qualifying for the conference tournament wins both of these matches. After these two wrap up, MU has just two more matches left to go before Big East play starts and just three more non-conference dates on the calendar at all. It is time for the Golden Eagles to establish who they are and what they are as an outfit by taking care of business here.
By the way: Finishing top six in the Big East is going to be a whole thing this year. Butler has ascended to #12 in the country this week, Xavier went from not receiving votes at all to #25, and Georgetown is still holding onto a ranking with a 1-1-2 record after starting the year at #2 in the United Soccer Coaches top 25. Oh, and Creighton went from no votes in the preseason to #7 back out of the top 25 in the newest poll. If you’re counting, that’s four teams with an argument that they are well in front of Marquette in the pecking order right now. That’s not a lot of margin for error in this league, but that’s a conversation for October.
Match #4: vs Michigan Wolverines (1-2-1)
Date: Friday, September 9, 2022
Time: 7:05pm Central
Location: Valley Fields, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Streaming: FloFC
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
Twitter Updates: @MarquetteSoccer
Marquette is 3-1-1 all time against Michigan. The two teams last clashed in 2018, with the Wolverines coming out ahead, 3-0. The Golden Eagles are unbeaten (1-0-1) against Michigan in Milwaukee.
If you take into account last season’s 8-7-3 finish for Michigan, this year’s middling at best start is right about what you’d expect. The flip side of that coin is that the Wolverines were picked to finish fourth in the Big Ten this season after finishing fourth a year ago and they lived up to their seeding by advancing to the conference tournament semifinals before bowing out to top seeded Penn State.
Michigan’s biggest problem this season? They’re not scoring goals. They’re at just one on the year, and that one came in the 82nd minute of their home date with Gonzaga. They have two shutout losses — albeit one at then-#17 Duke, so, y’know, not the biggest deal even if it was 3-0 — and a scoreless draw in their most recent match at home against Bowling Green. They’re almost dead even on shots with their opponents, edging them out slightly 48-45, and considering Duke beat them in that department 16-8, that’s a pretty strong indication of quality possession in their other matches. It’s just not turning into goals, and putting just 27% of their shots on frame is definitely not helping that condition. Heck, given that opponents are putting 51% on goal, they should probably feel lucky to have a win and a draw out of this year so far.
There’s not much to talk about with Michigan’s offense through four matches. Nicholas Kaloukian leads in shots with eight, but 12 guys have taken at least two so far. Christian Pulselli is UM’s lone goal scorer this season, and the senior from Massachusetts hasn’t attempted a shot in either of Michigan’s matches since then.
Keeper Hayden Evans is averaging nearly five saves a match so far to keep himself at a goals-against average of exactly one goal per 90 minutes. The sophomore from the mean streets of McLean, Virginia, is stopping nearly 83% of shots on net so far this season, and given how many opponent shots are on net, that’s a pretty great job. While the Wolverines don’t have a shiny record at this point of the season, Evans does have two shutouts in the books already.
Match #5: at Wisconsin Badgers (1-2-0)
Date: Monday, September 12, 2022
Time: 7pm Central
Location: McClimon Soccer Complex, Madison, Wisconsin
Streaming: Maybe? Literally none of UW’s home matches have notes about streaming this season. BTN+ is probably your best bet, but that requires a subscription.
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
Twitter Updates: @MarquetteSoccer
Marquette is 18-31-11 all time against Wisconsin. However, things have tilted the other way lately, with the record at 6-4-1 in the last 11 meetings. The Badgers came out ahead the last time these two teams hooked it up, getting a no longer possible double overtime victory almost exactly one year ago. These two teams have not played a match where both teams scored at least one goal since a 2-1 Marquette victory in 2012.
Wisconsin got screwed by the weather, there’s no other way around it. Remember Marquette’s season opening 4-2 loss to #11 Tulsa? The Golden Eagles and the Badgers swapped opponents for the first weekend of the season, which means the Golden Hurricane went out to Madison after facing MU. From UWBadgers.com:
Thunder storms were all that could stop the Wisconsin men’s soccer team on Sunday at McClimon Soccer Complex. The Badgers, up 3-0, got within 75 seconds from an official victory over No. 11 Tulsa, but the untimely appearance of lightning halted the action for good.
It officially goes down as a no contest after the teams played 68:15 of the required 70 minutes to make it count.
A scoreless first half played out, then a nine-minute stretch in the second half broke open the game for the Badgers.
That sucks.
At a glance, that 1-2-0 record is not good. Also Wisconsin was running it up on a team that led Marquette 3-0 and would have won 4-1 if not for a final minute goal by the Golden Eagles. So, maybe, Wisconsin is better than “picked to finish eighth in a nine team Big Ten.”
Or, considering matching 2-1 losses on the road to both Milwaukee and Western Michigan, maybe Wisconsin is a team destined to wrap up the year towards the basement of the Big Ten. What makes both losses troublesome for the Badgers is that they scored first in both matches. Early goals at that, one in the 5th minute and one in the 13th. In the case of Milwaukee, the lead did not last til halftime and then the Panthers booted in the winner before the hour mark.
The Western Michigan game..... hoooooboy. Speaking of results that suck: Imagine scoring in the 13th minute, and then leading allllll the way past the 84 minute mark.... and then giving up an equalizer. And then this as time expires:
WHAT! A! GOAL! Jonathan Robinson (@TheHancho100) wins it with 1 second left on the clock!#BroncosReign @ESPNFC @NCAASoccer pic.twitter.com/cYxAPF7oCa
— WMU Men's Soccer (@WMUMensSoccer) September 5, 2022
For those of you playing along at home, yes, that is former Marquette defender Jonathan Robinson punching in the buzzer beater.
By the way, Wisconsin isn’t going to be at that much of an advantage relative to rest for this match, and in fact, you could argue that they’ll be at a disadvantage. They’re all the way down in Alabama to take on UAB on Friday night before making their way back to Madison to prep for Monday’s game against MU. Meanwhile, Marquette? Hosting Michigan, so no travel at all for them.
There is a four-way tie for the Wisconsin team lead in points at this point of the year. Jack Finnegan and Aron Saevarrson both have a goal and two assists, while Inaki Iribarran and Max Keenan have both found the back of the net twice so far. Tim Bielic is joined with Finnegan and Saevarrson for the team lead in assists right now, which makes for a pretty dynamic offense just three official matches into the campaign. For whatever it’s worth to you, Finnegan scored two of Wisconsin’s goals against Tulsa, while Iribarren had the third. None of those goals count, but it’s the attitude that’s important for scouting report purposes.
Carter Abbott has ran off all 270 minutes in net so far this season, so it seems safe to presume he’ll be the starter when Monday comes around. He gets no credit for holding Tulsa scoreless, so his goals-against average sits at 1.33 thanks to giving up two in each of UW’s last two contests. Abbott does have a save percentage of 71.4%, which sounds good...... but he only has 10 saves in three matches. Seems like his defense is doing a decent job preventing good looks, other than the four times that a shot has gone in. | https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2022/9/9/23342187/marquette-golden-eagles-mens-soccer-preview-michigan-wolverines-wisconsin-badgers | 2022-09-09T14:23:28Z | anonymouseagle.com | control | https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2022/9/9/23342187/marquette-golden-eagles-mens-soccer-preview-michigan-wolverines-wisconsin-badgers | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LAS VEGAS (AP) — In four decades of writing about the Las Vegas underworld and government corruption, investigative reporter Jeff German took on plenty of powerful and dangerous people. The hard-bitten newsman was once punched by an organized crime associate and received veiled threats from mobsters.
Nothing seemed to faze him as he doggedly went about his work.
So German (GEHR’-man) characteristically didn’t express concern when Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles, a virtually unknown politician in charge of an obscure and small government office, took to Twitter last spring to angrily denounce the reporter.
German, who worked for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, had written about bullying and favoritism in the public administrator’s office and an inappropriate relationship by Telles with a female subordinate.
Authorities say German’s initial investigation and follow-up stories were the motivation for Telles to fatally stab German last week at the reporter’s home. DNA at the scene linked Telles to the killing as did shoes and a distinctive straw hat found at his home that matched those worn by a suspect caught on video, investigators said Thursday.
Police arrested Telles on Wednesday after a brief standoff at his home. Telles was hospitalized for what Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo described as non-life-threatening, self-inflicted wounds.
Glenn Cook, executive editor of the Review-Journal, said there was talk within the newspaper about Telles being “unhinged” but he never made any physical threats against German and the reporter never said he was worried.
The thought this was the story that would put German’s safety at risk seemed implausible, he said, remembering how the reporter recounted once being punched by an organized crime associate.
“He cut his teeth covering the mob,” Cook said. “Jeff spent over 40 years covering the worst of the worst of Las Vegas. This was a guy who ran down mobsters, wise guys and killers.”
Killings of journalists in the U.S. in retaliation for their work are extremely rare. Up until German’s death, eight journalists have been killed in the U.S. since 1992, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. The deadliest attack came in 2018 when a shooting at the Capital Gazette in Maryland left five dead.
“Jeff’s death is a sobering reminder of the inherent risks of investigative journalism,” said Diana Fuentes, executive director of the organization Investigative Reporters & Editors. “Journalists do their jobs every day, digging deep to find information the public needs to know and has a right to see.”
German joined the Review-Journal in 2010 after more than two decades at the Las Vegas Sun, where he was a columnist and reporter who covered courts, politics, labor, government and crime. He was 69, but never talked with his boss about retirement, Cook said.
Former co-workers along with attorneys and government officials German counted on as sources called him a hard-nosed, tenacious journalist who could be gruff at times, especially if someone didn’t know him or was holding back information.
“He was not someone who was easily intimidated,” said Geoff Schumacher, who worked with German at the Sun until the late 1990s. “Getting to the truth, that was more important to him than his own well-being or being popular.”
The pair recently worked together on a podcast called “Mobbed Up.”
German talked about receiving veiled threats from mobsters in the early 1980s at a time when people were disappearing as law enforcement cracked down on organized crime. The warnings definitely got German’s attention, but he never went to police, said Schumacher, who now works at at The Mob Museum in Las Vegas
Alan Feldman, a former executive with MGM Resorts International, said getting a call from German was like hearing from the CBS news show, “60 Minutes.” He didn’t talk tough or threaten anyone, Feldman said, but he never backed down.
And he always followed the story even if it didn’t go in the direction he expected, he said.
“The last thing I would say about Jeff is that anything scared him or that he was afraid,” Feldman said. “He was prepared to go after anyone who was doing something not in the public interest.”
Telles, a Democrat who apparently had never served in public office until he was elected in 2018, oversaw less than 10 people and was paid about $120,000 a year to run an office that deals with estates and the property of people after they die. Before that he was a lawyer practicing probate and estate law.
In the weeks before the June primary, German bylined reports about an office “mired in turmoil and internal dissension” between longtime employees and new hires under Telles’ leadership. Following the stories, county officials hired a consultant to help oversee the office.
Telles blamed “old-timers” for exaggerating the extent of his relationship with a female staffer and falsely claiming that he mistreated them. He posted complaints on Twitter about German, saying he was a bully who was “obsessed” with him.
Telles ended up finishing last in the three-way primary and was serving out the remainder of his term at the time of the killing.
The articles “ruined his political career, likely his marriage, and this was him lashing out at the cause,” Chief Deputy Clark County District Attorney Richard Scow said Thursday.
German’s family called him “a loving and loyal brother, uncle and friend who devoted his life to his work exposing wrongdoing in Las Vegas and beyond.”
“We’re shocked, saddened and angry about his death,” they said in a statement. “Jeff was committed to seeking justice for others and would appreciate the hard work by local police and journalists in pursuing his killer. We look forward to seeing justice done in this case.”
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Seewer reported from Toledo, Ohio. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-slain-las-vegas-reporter-spent-career-chasing-corruption/ | 2022-09-09T14:23:57Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-slain-las-vegas-reporter-spent-career-chasing-corruption/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
After more than a decade off TV, Matthew Fox is back.
The Pennsylvania native, best known for playing Jack Shephard in “Lost,” the surreal series about a group of people who survive a plane crash, is returning to the small screen 12 years later, starring in Peacock’s “Last Light” as a petrochemist suddenly tasked with figuring out why the global oil supply has vanished.
The decision to go back to TV didn’t come lightly for the 56-year-old actor, who earned a Golden Globe award and an Emmy nomination for his role in “Lost,” despite initial plans for Jack to appear only in the pilot.
Since “Lost” wrapped, Fox, who also co-starred in the original “Party of Five” series, has appeared in just a few projects, including the 2012 movie “Alex Cross,” the 2015 horror Western “Bone Tomahawk” and a West End play in 2011.
Now, he says, he knows returning to television was the right call.
“The core story was attractive to me, the timeliness, the macro picture and the backdrop against which its set, this oil crisis and this family being torn apart by this crisis and trying to reunite and be together again,” Fox told the Daily News of “Last Light,” which co-stars “Downton Abbey” alum Joanne Froggatt as his wife.
But behind the scenes, he had also been looking to get into executive producing, where he would have more control over the project than as just an actor, and to work more closely with his managing partner, William Choi, who also serves as an EP on the show.
“This came along and it fit the bill and I’m really happy that I jumped at the opportunity and got involved in it. The cast and the crew and everybody put so much time and effort and passion into it. It actually felt really amazing to act again,” Fox told The News. ”I’m really pleased to have done it and it’s gotten me excited to do more.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/features/how-lost-alum-matthew-fox-found-his-way-back-to-tv-in-last-light/article_591cdb60-2fb2-11ed-9917-27ac473a4b79.html | 2022-09-09T14:24:10Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/features/how-lost-alum-matthew-fox-found-his-way-back-to-tv-in-last-light/article_591cdb60-2fb2-11ed-9917-27ac473a4b79.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
KENNEWICK, Wash.-
The Tri-Cities community is encouraged to visit the 9-11 Memorial at the Southridge Sports and Events Complex, 2901 Southridge Boulevard, this weekend.
While there is no formal program scheduled, the Memorial will be open and accessible all day on Sunday, September, 11th, for people to visit at their convenience.
There will be a scheduled posting of the flag and changing of the guard. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/community-encouraged-to-visit-9-11-memorial-on-sunday-in-kennewick/article_1e82ff9a-3041-11ed-bf1a-3fb6d39337af.html | 2022-09-09T14:24:28Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/community-encouraged-to-visit-9-11-memorial-on-sunday-in-kennewick/article_1e82ff9a-3041-11ed-bf1a-3fb6d39337af.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
RICHLAND, Wash.-
NASA astronaut and Richland High graduate Kayla Barron will speak at the Richland public library on Thursday, September, 15th, at 7 p.m.
The free event is part of the Community Lecture Series presented by the CBC Arts Center.
Space for the lecture is limited and guests will be accommodated on a first-com, first-served basis. The lecture can also be seen via Zoom.
Barron graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and earned a Master's Degree in Nuclear Engineering from Cambridge, before serving as a submarine Warfare Officer.
She was a member of NASA's SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station and spent 177 days in space. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/nasas-kayla-barron-to-speak-in-richland-on-sept-15th/article_bc5953c4-3044-11ed-a59f-af83f8ff5c7e.html | 2022-09-09T14:24:34Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/nasas-kayla-barron-to-speak-in-richland-on-sept-15th/article_bc5953c4-3044-11ed-a59f-af83f8ff5c7e.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
An Argentinian television host uncorked a bottle of champagne and toasted the death of Queen Elizabeth II live on air on Thursday — happily declaring that “the old b–ch has died.”
Santiago Cúneo, a Buenos Aires-based politician and journalist, was hosting a TV show when Buckingham Palace announced the passing of the 96-year-old monarch.
In a clip of his show which went viral online, Cúneo is seen surrounded by white and blue balloons representing the colors of Argentina’s flag.
He pours himself some bubbly and starts eating finger sandwiches as the chyron flashes a message which reads: “The old bag of sh-t has died.”
Cúneo heaped scorn on the deceased British queen and celebrated her passing, saying that “the old b–ch has died.”
“She’s done for good,” he said on the air. “Loud applause for Satan who has finally taken her.”
The broadcaster’s outburst is an apparent expression of anti-British animus in Argentina, which stems largely from the 1982 Falklands War, when the UK dispatched a naval task force to retake control of the Falkland Islands after the Argentines invaded.
Despite the past grievances, Argentina’s government officially mourned the queen’s passing, saying that it “accompanies the British people and her family in this moment of grief.”
Cúneo, a member of the ruling Justicialist Party in Argentina, is no stranger to controversy.
In 2018, he was fired by the cable news channel Cronica TV after he was accused of spouting anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, including an alleged plot to create a Jewish state in parts of Argentina and Chile.
While some Twitter users laughed at Cúneo’s mockery of the queen’s death, others denounced him, saying that he does not represent Argentina.
“I am Argentinian and this guy doesn’t represent me. We are sorry for this loss,” a Twitter user wrote.
The queen’s death was met with mockery and glee elsewhere on social media where many Twitter users summoned their anti-British animus as well as their distaste for monarchies and royal families.
Jeff Bezos, the Amazon co-founder one of the world’s richest people, blasted a Carnegie Mellon professor who tweeted that she hoped the queen suffered an “excruciating” death, citing British colonialism in the developing world. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/09/tv-host-drinks-champagne-live-on-air-to-toast-queens-death/ | 2022-09-09T14:24:34Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/09/tv-host-drinks-champagne-live-on-air-to-toast-queens-death/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Your favorite scary movies almost make you jump out of your skin.
The characters send gooseflesh up your arms, the hairs on the back of your neck rise, and you shiver, admittedly, with delight, because a lot of people just like you enjoy having a good scare now and then. You jump – then you breathe easier, knowing that it’s just a story and, as in the new book ”Slenderman” by Kathleen Hale, nobody will ask you to kill.
Though she was an only child and she rarely played with other children at school, nine-year-old Morgan Geyser “was never really alone.” That’s because she had two constant “friends” who stayed inside her head where they lived. She also had Bella Leutner, who was the best friend other people could see, the best friend Morgan always wanted.
In a way, writes Hale, Bella was Morgan’s “caretaker” at school. For three years, she made sure Morgan didn’t do anything rash or self-injurious, and she indulged Morgan’s flights of fancy and “pretended to hear” the same voices in Morgan’s head. But as they grew up, Bella’s social circle grew, while Morgan’s stayed almost the same.
And then Morgan met Anissa, who introduced Morgan to a website that was filled with middle-school-tame stories and tales of murderous beings and alien entities. One of them was called “Slenderman,” who was supposedly fourteen feet tall with exaggeratedly long arms and legs, no discernible face and a penchant for murder.
Within a very short time, both girls became obsessed with Slenderman and decided to become his “proxies.” In order to save their families from sure death, a sacrifice needed to be made; after that, the girls would live with “Slender” in his mansion, which they figured was about 300 miles away from their hometown in Wisconsin.
They’d walk to the mansion to live with Slender forever – but first, Bella had to die....
In her introduction to this book, author Kathleen Hale says that, although she grew up near the area in which the crime happened, she was stymied by a near-total shut-out of information. No one wanted to talk with her except Morgan Geyser, and so Hale mostly used reports, transcripts, and public information to craft this book.
Though that could mean a deep sense of familiarity with the story – it may be info you’ve heard or read already – readers will be surprised that the lack isn’t an issue.
The reason, perhaps, is because Hale uses “Slenderman” to delve into the mental health aspect of this incident, peeling it apart from the crime and examining it as a separate subject-within-a-subject. This doesn’t mute the shock of it all – Hale reminds readers many times that the attempted murder was committed by “two little girls” – but it updates and adds another side to a tale that will continue to unfold for decades to come.
This is a book for true crime lovers, but it’s also perfect for anyone who enjoys courtroom dramas, too. If that’s you, then find “Slenderman” and jump on it.
”Slenderman: Online Obsession, Mental Illness, and the Violent Crime of Two Midwestern Girls” by Kathleen Hale c.2022, Grove Press, $27.00, 348 pages | https://www.wyomingnews.com/features/todo/slenderman-a-worthy-examination-of-internet-fiction-turned-true-crime/article_7068dee8-2e42-11ed-bb45-37d83d7627db.html | 2022-09-09T14:24:35Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/features/todo/slenderman-a-worthy-examination-of-internet-fiction-turned-true-crime/article_7068dee8-2e42-11ed-bb45-37d83d7627db.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
YAKIMA, WA - A local woman in Yakima has been donating her garden flowers to hospice patients just because she wants them to know someone cares about them.
"Flowers speak to people's spirits," said Dr. Cara Lolley the Founder and Farmer of Canyon Blooms Petals for Patients. "They lift people."
What started as a kind gesture, now has become a dedication.
Dr. Lolley goes out of her way to make sure people who are going through the toughest times in life know they are not alone.
"Food is lovely but when you're in hospice, it's flowers that speak to the spirit," she said. "and that's a pretty lovely thing."
She donates every week to 4 hospice organizations, 3 memory cares, 2 nursing homes, The Union Gospel Mission, and the Women's Shelter Catholic Charities.
"Right at the beginning of COVID is when I started gifting flowers to patients who I felt particularly needed a lift," said Dr. Lolley. "There's something that flowers do that that we can't do with medicine, that we can't do with supplements... they speak very directly to the spirit and that's what this is about."
Now she took her dedication and turned it into a non-profit organization.
She told me she grows all the flowers in her garden and relies solely on volunteers and donations to fund her cause.
"Nature is what connects us to the cycle of life," she said. "So having vases come weekly and having the flowers that are in those vases gradually change as the season's change is part of why it speaks to our spirit, it speaks to this rhythm of nature that is bigger than we are."
Following that circle of life, she's up before the sun every morning gardening before going to work.
"I'm a physician by profession but a farmer by heart and this allows me to bring that together."
Jessica Ontiveros-Houghton is the general manager of Canyon Blooms and someone who donates her time to Dr. Lolley's cause. She first met her while working with her in her office seeing patients, and since then they have become very close.
"Dr. Lolley is someone who is filled with love," said Ontiveros-Houghton. "She is filled with the desire to extend generosity to others and make that connection and really to help people when they are most, most in need."
Even Ontiveros-Houghton's children help out in the garden.
"They're the best of friends," said Ontiveros-Houghton. "He and his brother feel right at home here and they have kind of been taken in with open arms they know they are a part of this."
One thing Dr. Lalley wanted to make clear is that "Flowers are important... they really are."
Dr. Lalley told me she sells bouquets of flowers at the Yakima Downtown Farmers market every Sunday and uses that money to grow more flowers to donate.
If you would like to donate directly to Canyons Blooms, click HERE. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/petals-for-patients/article_df42a7d0-303c-11ed-98a3-8b5e524aa7e7.html | 2022-09-09T14:24:38Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/petals-for-patients/article_df42a7d0-303c-11ed-98a3-8b5e524aa7e7.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
FRIDAY
NU2U street dance and costume party: 5-11 p.m., in front of the store at 5th and Garland streets in Laramie. Open for all ages.
SATURDAY
22nd annual Wyoming Buddy Walk: 9 a.m. to noon, Washington Park band shell.
Wyoming Archaeology Fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wyoming Territorial Prison and Historic Site. Free and open to the public, the fair will feature activities and educational booths, and the Wind River Dancers will perform traditional indigenous dance styles from 1-2 p.m.
Tailgate party for Wesley Foundation’s 100th anniversary: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tailgate Alley located in the stadium lot next to the indoor practice facility. The student ministry is marking 100 years at the University of Wyoming and First United Methodist. Free lunch picnic.
Summer Market Day at the fairgrounds: 3-6 p.m., beef barn.
SUNDAY
Special worship service for Wesley Foundation: 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1215 Gibbon St., followed by a potluck. Special guest Bishop Karen Olivetto will attend and preach. All are invited to reminisce with former Wesley Foundation members and meet the recent generation of the organization.
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
MONDAY
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Albany County Historic Preservation Board meets: 6 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. To attend and receive an invite, email a request to kcbard@charter.net.
TUESDAY
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Albany County Republican Party meets: 6 p.m., Albany County Public Library.
WEDNESDAY
Laramie Tai Chi and Tea meets: 1:30 p.m. outdoors at Harbon Park, North 14th and Gibbon streets. For more information, visit visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Ivinson’s women’s health team hosts prenatal education: 5:30 p.m. in the Summit conference room. For more information and registration, visit ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
THURSDAY
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 5:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Fly fishing rod building for veterans: 7-9 p.m., Laramie Chamber Business Alliance office, 528 S. Adams St. For more information, call 307-745-4429 or 307-399-1801.
Sept. 16
Albany County CattleWomen meet: 11:30 a.m., location tbd. Visit wyaccw.com in the week before the meeting for location and more information.
Sept. 17
Walk to End Alzheimer’s: 9 a.m., Optimist Park, with music and food following the walk.
Higher Ground Fair: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site in Laramie. A celebration of the six Rocky Mountain states and the native first nations that also call the region home. Proceeds from ticket sales (kids admitted free) help support Feeding Laramie Valley. Fore more information or to volunteer, call 307-223-4300 or email info@highergroundfair.org.
Sept. 18
Higher Ground Fair: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site in Laramie. A celebration of the six Rocky Mountain states and the native first nations that also call the region home. Proceeds from ticket sales (kids admitted free) help support Feeding Laramie Valley. Fore more information or to volunteer, call 307-223-4300 or email info@highergroundfair.org.
Walk with a Doc: 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Washington Park west shelter No. 3. Bring walking shoes and a friend. For more information, email questions@ivinsonhospital.org.
UW Faculty Recital Series free performance: 3 p.m., Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. This free performance features Nicole Riner on flute and Chi-Chen Wu on piano.
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Sept. 19
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Veterans service office hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans Service Center at the UW Student Union, 1000 E. University Ave.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Sept. 20
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Sept. 21
Laramie Tai Chi and Tea meets: 1:30 p.m. outdoors at Harbon Park, North 14th and Gibbon streets. For more information, visit visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Ivinson’s women’s health team hosts prenatal education: 5:30 p.m. in the Summit conference room. For more information and registration, visit ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
Sept. 22
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 5:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Fly fishing rod building for veterans: 7-9 p.m., Laramie Chamber Business Alliance office, 528 S. Adams St. For more information, call 307-745-4429 or 307-399-1801.
Sept. 25
UW Faculty Recital Series presents oboist Jennier Stucki: 3 p.m., Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. Free to attend.
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Sept. 26
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
America Sewing Guild Laramie Chapter meets: 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 1215 E. Gibbon St.
Sept. 27
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Sept. 28
Laramie Tai Chi and Tea meets: 1:30 p.m. outdoors at Harbon Park, North 14th and Gibbon streets. For more information, visit visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Sept. 29
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 5:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Fly fishing rod building for veterans: 7-9 p.m., Laramie Chamber Business Alliance office, 528 S. Adams St. For more information, call 307-745-4429 or 307-399-1801.
Sept. 30
Downtown Laramie Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m., parking lot north of Depot Park on South 1st Street.
UW Music presents Duo Cintemani: 7:30 p.m., Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. This free performance features a critically acclaimed flute-guitar group.
Oct. 2
Walk with a Doc: 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Washington Park west shelter No. 3. Bring walking shoes and a friend. For more information, email questions@ivinsonhospital.org.
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Oct. 3
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Veterans service office hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans Service Center at the UW Student Union, 1000 E. University Ave.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Oct. 4
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Oct. 5
Laramie Tai Chi and Tea meets: 1:30 p.m. outdoors at Harbon Park, North 14th and Gibbon streets. For more information, visit visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Ivinson’s women’s health team hosts prenatal education: 5:30 p.m. in the Summit conference room. For more information and registration, visit ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
Oct. 6
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 5:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Diabetes Support Group meets: 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Email questions@ivinsosnhospital.org for the link.
Fly fishing rod building for veterans: 7-9 p.m., Laramie Chamber Business Alliance office, 528 S. Adams St. For more information, call 307-745-4429 or 307-399-1801.
Oct. 8
12th annual Kids Pumpkin Walk: Noon to 4 p.m., Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site. A fun family event featuring outdoor activities, indoor games, education, candy, treats and plenty of pumpkins. Cost is $4 for adults, 17 and younger admitted free.
Oct. 9
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Oct. 10
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Veterans service office hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans Service Center at the UW Student Union, 1000 E. University Ave.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Oct. 11
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Albany County Republican Party meets: 6 p.m., Albany County Public Library.
Oct. 12
Laramie Tai Chi and Tea meets: 1:30 p.m. outdoors at Harbon Park, North 14th and Gibbon streets. For more information, visit visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Ivinson’s women’s health team hosts prenatal education: 5:30 p.m. in the Summit conference room. For more information and registration, visit ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
Oct. 13
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 5:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Fly fishing rod building for veterans: 7-9 p.m., Laramie Chamber Business Alliance office, 528 S. Adams St. For more information, call 307-745-4429 or 307-399-1801.
Oct. 16
Walk with a Doc: 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Washington Park west shelter No. 3. Bring walking shoes and a friend. For more information, email questions@ivinsonhospital.org.
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Albany County Historic Preservation Board meets: 6 p.m. the second Monday of the month via Microsoft Teams. To attend and receive an invite, email a request to kcbard@charter.net.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Oct. 17
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Veterans service office hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans Service Center at the UW Student Union, 1000 E. University Ave.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Oct. 18
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Oct. 19
Laramie Tai Chi and Tea meets: 1:30 p.m. outdoors at Harbon Park, North 14th and Gibbon streets. For more information, visit visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Ivinson’s women’s health team hosts prenatal education: 5:30 p.m. in the Summit conference room. For more information and registration, visit ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
Oct. 20
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 5:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Fly fishing rod building for veterans: 7-9 p.m., Laramie Chamber Business Alliance office, 528 S. Adams St. For more information, call 307-745-4429 or 307-399-1801.
Oct. 21
Albany County CattleWomen meet: 11:30 a.m., location tbd. Visit wyaccw.com in the week before the meeting for location and more information.
Oct. 23
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Oct. 24
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Veterans service office hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans Service Center at the UW Student Union, 1000 E. University Ave.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
America Sewing Guild Laramie Chapter meets: 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 1215 E. Gibbon St.
Oct. 25
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Oct. 26
Laramie Tai Chi and Tea meets: 1:30 p.m. outdoors at Harbon Park, North 14th and Gibbon streets. For more information, visit visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Oct. 27
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 5:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Fly fishing rod building for veterans: 7-9 p.m., Laramie Chamber Business Alliance office, 528 S. Adams St. For more information, call 307-745-4429 or 307-399-1801.
Oct. 30
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Oct. 31
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Veterans service office hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans Service Center at the UW Student Union, 1000 E. University Ave.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Nov. 1
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Nov. 2
Laramie Tai Chi and Tea meets: 1:30 p.m. outdoors at Harbon Park, North 14th and Gibbon streets. For more information, visit visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Ivinson’s women’s health team hosts prenatal education: 5:30 p.m. in the Summit conference room. For more information and registration, visit ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
Nov. 3
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 5:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Diabetes Support Group meets: 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Email questions@ivinsosnhospital.org for the link.
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Cost estimates for the proposed Alkali Creek Dam in Big Horn County have jumped to more than double the original $35 million price tag.
It will take some $70 million to $75 million to build the dam and reservoir, the interim director of the Wyoming Water Development Office told legislators at an August committee meeting in Afton. The anticipated cost has already jumped once — from $35 million to $59 million in 2020. The Legislature appropriated that amount for the project.
Now the price has been revised upward again.
“Obviously, we’re going to need other funding,” Jason Mead told members of the Select Water Committee last month. “To move forward, we really need to figure out the funding first.”
To cover the increase, the office will likely apply for federal funds, Mead said. The probable source is the Bureau of Reclamation’s Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects Program, he wrote in an email.
Wyoming could be eligible for $15 million to $20 million from that grant program, Mead said. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided a boost to that federal program.
Alkali Creek would be built from scratch on an intermittent stream in the Bighorn Basin above Hyattville. The reservoir would also use water diverted from Paint Rock and Medicine Lodge Creeks.
As originally envisioned, the dam would be 108 feet high and 2,600 feet long. It would impound 7,994 acre-feet over 294 acres, although there’s a possibility it could be designed to impound another 900 acre-feet, Mead said.
Irrigators would be responsible for paying back $2.1 million in loans, a figure that remains unchanged despite the increase in anticipated costs.
Complex geology, escalating costs
The original estimate for the dam’s cost increased as a result of studies that revealed complex underlying geology and poor embankment material, among other factors. Increasing construction costs also factor in, as they have at a neighboring dam enlargement proposal that stalled after the Water Development Commission rejected the sole, high-priced bid.
That happened earlier this year when the commission rejected a $70-million bid to expand the Upper Leavitt Reservoir, originally estimated to cost $39 million. Inflation, high fuel prices, a COVID-19-restrained supply line and a paucity of workers combined to increase the anticipated cost, lawmakers said.
The Shell Valley Watershed Improvement District is also planning to apply to the BOR program for funding, Mead said.
The Leavitt Reservoir is north of Shell. The proposed Alkali Dam is to its south.
Plans are to rebid the Leavitt project, possibly breaking the construction program into several smaller bid packages to encourage competition, Mead said. No timeline has been set for that, however.
Meantime the state is facing challenges securing necessary easements for the Alkali Dam. Problems have arisen for land under part of the planned reservoir pool and portions of existing ditches that would be enlarged to fill the pool.
“We’ve got new landowners that have moved into the area,” Mead told the Select Water Committee last month. “Some people sold and some people, new people, moved in that weren’t familiar with the project, and it’s been a bit challenging to bring everybody up to speed.”
Landowners who are reluctant are “generally not in favor of easements” or are worried about potential impacts to their property, Mead wrote. Some of their property is irrigated from the two creeks that would be tapped to fill the reservoir but are above the dam’s outlet and wouldn’t specifically benefit from reservoir water.
Project proponents are working to evaluate alternatives that would minimize impacts or provide offsetting benefits, Mead said. “We’re trying to help folks understand that we’re not here to impact their operation, we’re there to keep it whole, if not improve it,” he told the committee.
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JACKSON — A black bear walked through downtown Jackson. A moose scratched up a car in Wilson. And, in Yellowstone National Park, elk are beginning to rut, meaning humans need to give them a wide berth, no matter how eager they are to hear bulls bugle and to see them lock antlers in the annual quest for a mate — or many.
Wildlife activity should be starting to pick up in Jackson Hole, which typically sees more bears searching for food as berry crops dry out, and ungulates scratching the velvet off their antlers as they prepare to mate.
But south of Yellowstone National Park, the elk rut seems to be off to a slow start.
“It’s been so warm,” Mark Gocke said. “I don’t think we’ve had a lot of action.”
Gocke, a spokesman for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, said he took a ride Sunday morning through Grand Teton National Park and didn’t see elk where he usually does or hear them bugling.
Hunting also has been slow. People, he said, are waiting for a cold front to come through before getting out in the field.
“Generally, the animals just get more active when we get these cold, frosty mornings,” Gocke said. “We just haven’t had it here lately, and hopefully this warm spell breaks and we can get back to cooler fall temps.”
But that doesn’t mean animals aren’t active around Jackson. In the evenings, tourists have been taking pictures of elk herds resting on the ranches between Highway 22 and the Indian Trails subdivision.
On Saturday, a moose rubbed its paddles on a home, car and Wyoming Cowboys flag in Wilson, aiming to rub off its velvet. That’s the layer of skin that forms to provide vitamins and minerals to help antlers grow.
Moose, deer and elk typically rub that layer off in the fall, leaving blood and debarked trees behind. The moose’s rubbing left behind a scuffed vehicle and garage door, and a bloody flag, Gocke said.
To keep ungulates from getting their antlers stuck in loose, stringy objects such as hammocks, cables and Christmas lights, Gocke had a simple request: “Just put that stuff away. Make it unavailable.”
Then, Gocke said, on Tuesday a black bear cruised through the middle of Jackson, coming off East Gros Ventre Butte and passing through Miller Park and near Hatch Taqueria and Tequilas before heading off into the forest near Snow King. The bear was just passing through, Gocke said, and didn’t get food rewards.
“It’s just that time of year when we need to be mindful of wildlife getting more active, whether it’s the breeding season or in search of more food,” he said.
As far as food goes for bears, Gocke said that the berry crop has been “pretty good” this summer. August was the wettest on record, and east-facing slopes in Grand Teton have been littered with huckleberries.
“Those berries and vegetation are drying off, or will be in the coming weeks,” he said. “That’s when we start to see more bears showing up in residential areas.”
Teton County recently passed new regulations that, among other things, ban wildlife feeding and require bear-resistant trash cans countywide.
Those will go fully into effect Nov. 1, when county officials say they’ll start enforcing the regulations. The town of Jackson, meanwhile, is moving through multiple readings of its own ordinance that is set to require bear-resistant trash cans on the edge of town, but not the downtown area the black bear walked through Tuesday. The town’s regulations won’t go into effect until April 1, 2023.
Wildlife advocates have, however, been offering free and reduced price bear-resistant trash cans via a new nonprofit, Jackson Hole Bear Solutions. The idea is for people to lock up any attractants as much as possible to prevent bears from accessing them. (“Bear-resistant” trash cans are not called “bear proof” because they’re not 100% foolproof.)
After getting food rewards, black and grizzly bears can get used to accessing that food source — and become aggressive in trying to reach it, potentially posing a danger to humans they encounter. When that happens, wildlife managers often consider relocating or removing bears, either by euthanasia or live placement.
So, beyond getting bear-resistant canisters — and if homeowners and renters don’t have one — Gocke encouraged people not to put their trash out the night before haulers come to pick it up.
“It’s still an attractant and bears are going to smell it and they’re going to hang around longer,” he said. “It would just be a lot better for everyone if the garbage doesn’t go out until the morning of pick up.”
Yellowstone also sent out a press release Wednesday saying the elk rut has begun. While looking for a mate — or building a harem of cows — bulls can be unpredictable and dangerous. The animals have injured people in the past, and can change directions quickly while moving.
Park regulations require that people maintain a 25-yard separation from elk and other ungulates, as well as greater distances from bears, wolves and bison. If you’re charged, find shelter in a vehicle or behind a tall barrier. If shelter is not available, back away. Yellowstone visitors are responsible for their own safety, park officials stressed. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/fall-wildlife-activity-picks-up-in-jackson-hole-area/article_50986cca-2f99-11ed-a0cc-fba76bbd8d84.html | 2022-09-09T14:25:00Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/fall-wildlife-activity-picks-up-in-jackson-hole-area/article_50986cca-2f99-11ed-a0cc-fba76bbd8d84.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — Lynnette Grey Bull spent the last Thursday afternoon of August psyching up climate change activists who’d flocked to Jackson Lake Lodge to encourage the Federal Reserve to account for humankind’s warming of the planet as it examines domestic monetary policy.
Grey Bull, the Democratic Party nominee for Wyoming’s sole U.S. House of Representative seat and an activist herself, told the 350.org protesters gathered that their willingness to travel and make their voices heard was critical.
“It’s important that we gather, it’s important that we speak our voices, it’s important that we make our signs and make our shirts and come to these rallies and come to speak to these groups, because it’s important that we are stewards of Mother Earth,” Grey Bull told the 70 or so climate activists congregated outside the building where Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell would speak the next morning.
“Without stewards of Mother Earth,” she told the protesters, “not only will the climate and our land and our water continue to be toxified and used for resources to make millionaires and billionaires more money, but our grandchildren, our children and the generations behind us will not have the land to live on.”
Grey Bull, of Riverton, made those remarks on the eve of what she anticipates will be a two-month-long campaign-trail sprint around Wyoming. Her competition, the Republican Party’s U.S. House nominee, is Harriet Hageman, an attorney handpicked by Donald Trump to take on incumbent Rep. Liz Cheney. Hageman trounced Cheney in what many perceive as the real race determining who Wyoming will send to Congress.
Grey Bull’s challenge of Hageman is certain to lack the international attention that Cheney-Hageman garnered, and there are slim odds that she’ll persuade enough Wyoming voters to make it a tight race, let alone win. Those are the political realities in a conservative state that hasn’t elected a Democratic representative to Congress since Rock Springs journalist-turned-attorney Teno Roncalio left office in 1978, nor a Democratic senator since history professor Gale McGee was voted out in 1976.
Grey Bull’s own political history illustrates the difficulty of her task come the Nov. 8 general election. Cheney clobbered her in the 2020 general election for Wyoming’s U.S. House representative, beating her by a roughly 3-to-1 margin.
Sitting down with WyoFile after the Federal Reserve protest, Grey Bull said this campaign and race will be different.
“Last time I ran was solely just to bring an Indigenous issue to the forefront of the media, which I accomplished,” Grey Bull said. “That was the mission.”
That issue is spelled out in the name of the non-profit organization that Grey Bull founded and directs: Not Our Native Daughters, which focuses on educating the public about missing and murdered Indigenous females. As of 2016, there were more than 5,700 reports of missing American Indian and Alaska Native women and girls, according to the National Crime Information Center.
Grey Bull’s 2022 campaign, she said, is geared more toward making the race a real contest.
“I’m going to be in every county, and some counties more than once,” Grey Bull said. “I have a busy schedule for the next couple of months, and I look forward to that.”
Grey Bull, a “divorced single mother of three beautiful children,” grew up in California and lived in Arizona in her early adult life, but is of Northern Arapaho and Lakota descent. She’s the first Native American woman to run for U.S. Congress in Wyoming’s 132-year history, according to Wyoming Humanities. Grey Bull said she’s a proud Democrat, but does not want her party affiliation to define her.
“I’m passionate about green energy, I’m passionate about the middle class, I’m passionate about meeting people between the aisles,” she said. “I’m big on just advocating for people … Most people in the working class feel like their voices are never heard, both on a state and federal level. So I think it’s important that their voices are at the forefront of policy and policy change.”
Grey Bull is not running an attack-style campaign against Hageman, she said. But she said that Donald Trump’s disproven claims that the 2020 election was stolen — which Hageman has parroted — are “dangerous for America” and she said she admired Cheney’s willingness to stand up against the former president and participate in the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.
“I admire Cheney for what she did,” Grey Bull said. “It takes a lot of courage.”
Hageman’s campaign spokesman, Tim Murtaugh, and campaign manager, Carly Miller, did not respond to WyoFile’s request for comment.
Riverton resident and retired attorney Chesie Lee, who worked alongside Grey Bull in the fight to conserve the Red Desert, said that her fellow Democrat, whom she voted for in the primary, has “broad knowledge about the issues,” is “personable” and has what it takes to appeal to Wyoming voters in small-group settings. She also was forthcoming about the long odds Grey Bull — and any Democrat — faces in a statewide race.
“It seems like there’s been a steady decline,” Lee said of the Wyoming Democratic Party. “I would be very shocked if Lynnette Grey Bull won. For Democrats to win, really we need to get back and rebuild the base.”
The last time the party put up a true fight for a congressional seat was 16 years ago, when Gary Trauner lost by half a percentage point to 12-year incumbent U.S. Rep. Barbara Cubin. Trauner tried to run for Congress two more times, but the outcomes kept tilting more toward the Republicans he was up against. Cynthia Lummis handily defeated Trauner by a 10-percentage-point margin for the same U.S. House seat in 2008, and incumbent U.S. Sen. John Barrasso topped Trauner’s vote total 67% to 30% a decade after that.
Trauner’s perception is that Wyoming's move toward total Republican domination traces partly to the decline of labor unions that tended to be Democratic and also the state becoming “more beholden to legacy energy interests” that tend to align themselves with the GOP.
“I know this sounds crazy, but as long as our state tax structure is the way that it is — I’m a follow-the-money guy — that generally means Republican support,” Trauner said.
Trauner supports Grey Bull, he said.
“But it’s tough to be a viable, legitimate candidate when you haven’t raised any money,” Trauner said. “I view campaigns as, I call it the three Ms: message, media and money … To the best of my knowledge, she’s missing the last two Ms right now.”
As of July, the Grey Bull for Congress campaign had raised a little more than $11,000, according to its Federal Elections Commission’s filings. Hageman, meanwhile, has raised over $4.4 million.
Wyoming Democratic Party chairman Joe Barbuto said the plan of attack with the party’s nominee, Grey Bull, is to support her through a “coordinated campaign.” The concept, he said, is that instead of supporting Democrats like Grey Bull individually, party members support them as a collective, sharing resources, training and even volunteers and staff.
“The whole idea is that, when they’re all working together, rising tides raise all ships,” Barbuto said. “Most of the Democratic campaigns have joined the coordinated campaign, and that’s really exciting for us.”
Barbuto said that the Wyoming Democratic Party “has a lot of work to do” to bring itself back to prominence after a 44-year losing streak in Congress.
“It’s an uphill fight for any Democrat seeking statewide office in Wyoming, that’s pretty clear, but it’s not impossible by any means,” he said. “It wasn’t that long ago that you probably couldn’t get anyone to take a bet that Liz Cheney would become a pariah in her party and lose leadership posts and be successfully challenged from the right. But here we are in 2022 and everything that I said has just happened. So circumstances change, and they change quickly.”
Grey Bull used the word “daunting” to describe what it would take to win over the balance of Wyoming voters.
“However, all my life and all of my career I’ve always fought uphill,” Grey Bull said. “I don’t look at this race as, ‘Oh, we’re going to lose, this cannot be won.’ I don’t look at it like that. I don’t look at anything like that.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/grey-bull-aims-to-be-first-wyo-dem-in-congress-in-44-years/article_9840b1e4-2f9a-11ed-ae08-3fda6f8a726d.html | 2022-09-09T14:25:06Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/grey-bull-aims-to-be-first-wyo-dem-in-congress-in-44-years/article_9840b1e4-2f9a-11ed-ae08-3fda6f8a726d.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Casper Star-Tribune
Optimism is mounting at one of Wyoming’s nascent rare earths projects.
Early drilling results suggest the Halleck Creek deposit north of Laramie is larger than anticipated, and may rank among the most promising potential mines in the world, Western Rare Earths announced Sept. 1.
The company, a U.S. subsidiary of Australian exploration company American Rare Earths, acquired Halleck Creek a little over a year ago. It figured, from surface data, that the deposit’s roughly 350 million metric tons of mineralized rock contained up to a million metric tons of rare earths.
During preliminary drilling this spring, the company discovered that the rare earths extend farther east and deeper underground than it anticipated.
It has since expanded its estimate to encompass over a billion metric tons of mineralized rock and closer to 2 million metric tons of rare earths.
“The Halleck Creek project is shaping up to become a world class asset. The maiden drill campaign was a resounding success, and the new exploration target is massive,” Chris Gibbs, managing director and CEO of American Rare Earths, said in a written statement.
For rare earths, those numbers are huge.
A collection of 17 elements required for everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, rare earths are — despite their name — relatively common in nature.
They’re distributed thinly enough, though, that mineable deposits can be tough to find.
“Finding one that’s big enough to matter, and rich enough to be worthwhile, is actually quite rare in the global landscape of rare earths,” said Western Rare Earths CEO Marty Weems.
That’s what sets deposits like Halleck Creek apart.
Western Rare Earths believes that project, along with a similarly vast but less concentrated deposit the company is studying in Arizona, could — with further research — turn out to be one of the largest reserves ever found.
Rare Element Resources, the owner of the state’s other active rare earths project, determined following years of site study that its northeastern Wyoming resource holds roughly 500,000 metric tons of rare earths.
“Not many rare earth deposit discoveries around the world have more than a million tons of rare earth content in them,” Weems said. “We’re not guaranteeing that it does. We’re just saying, based on the limited data we have, it looks like it very well may have those kinds of volumes.”
Ranie Lands, a geologist at the Wyoming State Geological Survey, told the Star-Tribune via email that the agency has no independent way of verifying the size of the Halleck Creek deposit. It’ll take the company several years to verify those findings, Weems said.
But each round of drilling will bring it closer, starting with the samples it plans to extract between the end of this month and late October and finish analyzing by early 2023.
Most rare earth elements, considered essential to national function and vulnerable to supply chain disruption, are classified by the U.S. as critical minerals.
With the bulk of the country’s rare earths imported from China, establishing a domestic supply chain is a priority for the Biden administration and a target for subsidies intended to accelerate that development.
Western Rare Earths hopes that federal backing will help it turn the Halleck Creek project into a mine that supports hundreds of southeastern Wyoming jobs within a decade.
It’s also partnering with researchers in an effort to bring down the costs and environmental impacts of processing, challenges that have historically deterred U.S. investment in rare earths mining. (Rare Element Resources is also investing heavily in supply chain improvements.)
Meanwhile, Western Rare Earths has identified another advantage: The prevalence of radioactive elements at Halleck Creek — unlike most other mineable rare earths deposits — appears to fall well below the hazardous threshold. It still has to confirm that, too.
“There’s a lot of drilling in our future,” Weems said.
Which will be followed, he noted, by reclamation.
If all goes to plan, the very high concentration of rare earths and very low levels of radiation could enable Western Rare Earths to secure fewer permits, take fewer precautions and process smaller volumes of rock compared with many of its competitors. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/rare-opportunity-albany-county-rare-earth-deposit-shows-promise/article_cacd1900-2f99-11ed-90e2-d31096d9e209.html | 2022-09-09T14:25:18Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/rare-opportunity-albany-county-rare-earth-deposit-shows-promise/article_cacd1900-2f99-11ed-90e2-d31096d9e209.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Wyoming lawmakers expect to navigate constitutional roadblocks on the path to creating a statewide school choice program.
Members of the Legislature’s Joint Education Committee heard the prohibitions and education obligations laid out in the Wyoming Constitution on Thursday as part of their meeting at the state Capitol. Legislative Service Office Operations Administrator Tania Hytrek told members of the committee that these could leave the state at risk of litigation if a school choice program were developed, and she presented relevant case law from other parts of the country.
Hytrek said it is a complicated issue due to the state’s unique 40-year history of school finance litigation, and the fact that the Legislature has not previously undertaken the act of creating a school choice program. There are different options, such as voucher programs, education savings account programs, individual tuition tax credits and public charters that could be considered.
“There are policy choices that the Legislature can make to minimize some of these risks – tying the educational standards to those required by public schools is one. Another may be setting aside funds that are not School Foundation Program dollars,” she said. “But what we cannot answer is if and when such a program were challenged, what the outcome would be under Article 3, Section 36 and Article 16, Section 6, nor do we know the outcome under the lengthy school finance history.”
Public funds and obligations
Regarding the expenditure of public funds, there are four specific sections that Hytrek said are relevant to the discussion of school choice programs.
According to Article 1, Section 19 of the Wyoming Constitution, “No money of the state shall ever be given or appropriated to any sectarian or religious society or institution.”
Article 3, Section 36 outlines that, “No appropriation shall be made for charitable, industrial, educational or benevolent purposes to any person, corporation or community not under the absolute control of the state, nor to any denominational or sectarian institution or association.”
There are also guidelines in Article 7, Section 8 that provisions have to be made by general law for the “equitable allocation of such income among all school districts in the state.” No appropriation can be made to any district or school that has not been maintained for at least three months, and no part of any public school fund can be used for an educational institution at any level that is controlled by a church or religious organization.
Hytrek noted that “the state or any county, township, town, school district or any other political subdivision” can’t loan, give credits or make a donation to any “individual, association or corporation, except for the necessary support of the poor.”
These don’t speak to the constitutional education obligations that have been set as the standard in the Campbell County school district cases, as well as Washakie County School District #1 v. Herschler. Hytrek said there may be arguments made that the Legislature hadn’t met its obligation to provide a uniform system of public instruction, or funds were being taken away from public schools.
“I would raise three basic issues in this realm,” she said. “The first is with adequacy and equity of funding, the second is fulfillment of the basket of educational goods and services, and the third is the impact on Wyoming’s public school finance system.”
Among the legal requirements that Hytrek presented, Rep. Cathy Connolly, D-Laramie, had her own concerns. She said she had dealt with stakeholders in the past who wanted to create charter schools that didn’t include special-education students or had extracurricular activities during the school hours that parents had to pay for. She said private schools having rules and regulations about who they admit or exclude could violate the Constitution.
“Any school that takes public money is obligated to educate all children equally and equitably,” she said.
School choice defense
Two national school choice advocates came before the Education Committee to show avenues to create a school choice program that works for Wyoming, as well as relevant case law if it resulted in litigation.
Corey DeAngelis, senior fellow at the American Federation For Children, said the state has an open field when it comes to enacting different types of school choice programs. He recommended pulling funding from the general fund or another appropriation not for public schools, or funding the program privately through a tax credit scholarship, or a tax credit funded education savings account program.
“Nineteen states expanded or enacted school choice programs that allow the funding to follow the child to a private school in 2021,” he said. “And in 2022, just a couple of months ago, Arizona passed the biggest school choice victory in U.S. history. Every single family, regardless of income, will be able to take their children’s state-funded education dollars to the education providers that they’re choosing.”
Sen. Bo Biteman, R-Ranchester, asked whether these states faced legal battles after passing the legislation. Other legislators were doubtful if they could take action considering the extensive constitutional requirements, public education being guaranteed as a fundamental right and the funding systems in place connected to the mineral extraction industry.
DeAngelis said it was more likely than not that the states that enacted a program faced litigation because “teachers unions, in order to protect the status quo, will use every lever they can to try to trap kids in their schools, even if families want an exit option.”
However, he said the school choice movement has been successful at the Supreme Court level, and it is a friendly environment.
In Carson v. Makin, the court held that Maine’s exclusion of religious options from the state’s high school “tuitioning program” was a violation of the First Amendment in the U.S. Constitution, and took away a parent’s choice to select a religious school for their student. Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue also held that states can’t prohibit families from selecting religious-affiliated schools in school choice programs.
EdChoice attorney Leslie Heiner, who has been involved with school choice litigation for the last 20 years, also saw an opportunity for Wyoming to take action.
She said the U.S. Constitution is supreme, and the two recent school choice cases declared that state constitutions that have provisions that are discriminatory against religious people or religious entities “are repugnant to the U.S. Constitution, and they cannot stand.” She also provided examples of other states that have been successful in providing equity and equality, as well as the right to choose an education institution.
“Each state is unique, there’s no question about it. But the one thing I’ve learned after all these years is that the school choice programs can be structured in a way that meets your constitutional obligations,” she said. “So yes, Wyoming has nuance, but it’s not fatal.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/school-choice-faces-constitutional-roadblocks/article_0d7d7fae-2f8d-11ed-a93b-4f3bd63e85f4.html | 2022-09-09T14:25:25Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/school-choice-faces-constitutional-roadblocks/article_0d7d7fae-2f8d-11ed-a93b-4f3bd63e85f4.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
GREYBULL — Podcast host Carla Mowell first got into podcasting when “This American Life” started posting show episodes online in the mid-2000s.
"I had an office job, so when I was doing things that were more tedious I would put on an episode of ‘This American Life,’” she recalled.
"Ever since then, when I got really into podcasting, I realized I wanted more.”
Mowell was disappointed early on by the lack of Wyoming podcast content.
“When I searched, I didn’t find anything that scratched the itch I had,” she said.
Her podcast “Wyoming My 307” seeks to correct that absence, setting out to explore “the people, culture, wildlife, geology and history of the least populated, and most wonderful, state in the U.S.”
She released her 10th episode at the end of August.
“My goal is to highlight a diversity of voices from Wyoming. We have such a stereotype in Wyoming of what a Wyomingite looks like. And I love Western culture. We don't have a lot of diversity, but we have a lot more than we highlight.”
Taking a page from “This American Life,” “Wyoming My 307” is a thematic podcast—each episode consists of three segments linked by a common theme. Those segments include a guest interview bookended by“WyomingWildlife,” where Mowell shares information on Wyoming species, and “Dot on the Map,” which highlights a town in Wyoming.
"My commitment is to have at least one episode for every town in Wyoming, every 'Dot on the Map,'" Mowell said.
So far, her episodes have tackled subjects like World War II in Wyoming, Wyoming’s history of flight, the life of a game warden and growing up gay in Wyoming.
"I spent quite a bit of time even before I started the podcast just thinking through topics,” Mowell explained. She finds inspiration and possible guest speakers from a variety of sources including newspapers, magazines, books and accounts she follows on social media. “Then I start building out the idea as a whole.”
The collection of Wyoming books and publications in her home speaks to Mowell's prolific research habits.
“I’m continuously researching, always. Borrowing, buying, or reading books at the library. That part is forever. I go down these rabbit holes that are fascinating.”
Mowell writes up her podcast’s show notes in a companion blog where she provides a summary of each episode and pictures of the places she references. Mowell noted the blog has been a better access point for an older generation and those with special needs.
“Explaining podcasting to people has been part of what I've had to do, especially the older generation who might not be as attached to their dang phone as the rest of us,” she said.
Mowell set some unofficial rules for her podcast early on. One is to never feature a town she hasn't visited. She wants to immerse her listeners in the "vibe" of an area she’s personally explored rather than list information they can find online.
She also aims to interview Wyomingites, though she allows more leniency on that front.
Her fourth episode “Words of Wyoming” explores Western language with linguist Grant Barrett, co-host of NPR’s “A Way with Words” and one of Mowell’s podcasting heroes.
"I can't believe I scored this interview. I was like, so fangirling,” Mowell laughed.
She emailed the show asking for book recommendations on Western language for her own podcast “and within half an hour, Grant Barrett himself was emailing my butt!” Barrett offered to come on as a guest.
“He was so gracious. He spent extra time, because I was still new to podcasting, and he helped me,” she said.
“Wyoming My 307” has amassed a “steadily growing” audience. As of this article, the show has over 5,500 downloads. Most of Mowell’s audience is in the U.S., but she’s collected a smattering of international listeners as well.
One show element she’s working to improve is regularly releasing episodes, a key to maintaining an audience’s attention.
Two new grandchildren have kept Mowell busy, so much so that eager listeners have messaged her about when to expect more episodes.
“I do love and appreciate that energy of eagerness, of people wanting to hear the next one, and that does give me a boost too. But it’s my passion project; it’s not my job,” Mowell said.
Unlike bigger productions, she doesn’t have a team behind her.
“I’m a solo podcaster…directing, producing, editing, fact checking, I’m doing all of that. I’m okay giving myself a little grace on how often it comes out.”
Future episodes will feature Wyoming bars, architecture, the Pony Express and how to read a cemetery. Mowell is currently at work on an episode about cryptocurrency, and she’s excited about an upcoming interview with Jordan Dresser, Chairman of the Northern Arapaho Business Council.
“I do feel like an ambassador for Wyoming,” Mowell said. “I hope my podcast helps both people from Wyoming and outside of the state learn more about Wyoming and our diversity. Those of us who live here, for us to appreciate it, and those of us who are just zipping through, to slow down a little bit. There’s a lot more to Wyoming.”
“Wyoming My 307” is available on multiple podcast platforms such as Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean. The show can also be accessed from Mowell’s blog at wyomingmy307.blogspot.com. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/shell-woman-s-podcast-teaches-listeners-about-wyoming/article_3f31b5e2-2f9c-11ed-b7ef-1786cfbf9152.html | 2022-09-09T14:25:37Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/shell-woman-s-podcast-teaches-listeners-about-wyoming/article_3f31b5e2-2f9c-11ed-b7ef-1786cfbf9152.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Fearing the state could be caught flat-footed by an impending U.S. Supreme Court decision, Wyoming lawmakers are considering enshrining certain aspects of tribal sovereignty into state law.
The Supreme Court this fall is set to review a case involving the Indian Child Welfare Act and some are concerned the court may overturn the federal law which prioritizes tribes’ rights in child custody cases.
Enacted in 1978, ICWA (pronounced ick-wah by experts in common conversation) created standards for states when handling “child abuse and neglect and adoption cases involving Native children” according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The act recognizes tribal jurisdiction in decisions concerning their children. If SCOTUS rules the federal law unconstitutional, each state’s child-welfare laws would hold sway and in states without ICWA laws certain protections would disappear.
The Supreme Court recently weakened a different form of tribal authority when it overturned a prior ruling limiting state prosecutorial powers on tribal lands in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta. With that decision in mind, and what it might portend for the ICWA challenge, lawmakers on the Select Committee on Tribal Relations met last Monday to consider, in part, whether they should write ICWA’s protections into state statute.
However, the timing of the court hearing may mean the Supreme Court will rule before any new state law can be enacted. “I’m very worried about it,” said Northern Arapaho Business Council Chairman Jordan Dresser. “This case is very pivotal. And it could potentially harm our Indian children because the purpose of the act is to keep Native children with Native families and to keep that connection with their culture.”
The case at hand, Brackeen v. Haaland, involves Texan foster parents seeking adoption of a Navajo child and custody of the child’s half-sister. The Navajo Nation intervened in the case and attempted to place the child with a tribal family instead, the New York Times reported. The family contends ICWA violates the constitution by considering placement of indigenous children solely based on race.
The protocols outlined in ICWA are based on tribal sovereignty not race, according to proponents of the statute. They also note ICWA followed decades of policies — including the Indian Adoption Project and forced placement of Native children in boarding schools — aimed at disconnecting indigenous children from their communities and culture.
“I tie it back to the Indian boarding schools,” said Dresser. “Where children were taken from their homes and forced to go to school at a place far away, and they got stripped of their cultural identity.”
He says revoking ICWA could have the same effect. “We want our children in safe homes,” Dresser said. “But we want them to have a connection to who they are as Native people.”
Other states have already enacted their own ICWA laws, meaning even if the federal statute is struck down custody cases involving tribes and Native children would likely still be subject to the same protections.
New Mexico passed a state ICWA law this year which not only cemented existing federal protections, but closed gaps by adding provisions like requiring that tribes are notified within 24 hours, as reported by Source New Mexico.
In 2021 Oregon passed a similar statute described by the state’s Department of Human Services in a press release
as strengthening “Oregon’s commitment to working with tribal nations to preserve tribal families.”
During the Select Committee on Tribal Relations interim committee meeting on Aug. 29 Clare Johnson, lawyer for the Northern Arapaho, explained the importance of the federal law to tribes in Wyoming, noting she was dealing with 62 child welfare cases at the time of the hearing.
“The Northern Arapaho tribe strongly believes in bringing these cases back to tribal court to attempt to reunify the child with their family,” Johnson said. “And if that’s not possible, to place them with other members of their family or their tribe.”
Kathryn Fort, a professor at Michigan State University specializing in Indian Child Welfare Act cases, is representing the four intervening tribes in the Haaland v. Brackeen case. Fort gave a presentation on the history of the child welfare law to the committee and explained how other states passed their own statutes.
“What we know today is that while ICWA works, we still see a disproportionate number of Native children being removed from their homes than non-Native children,” Fort said.
Legislators voiced interest in further researching state laws building off the federal statute, or creating a “trigger” bill (similar to the mechanism used when the state proactively banned abortion) which would temporarily put a halt to any major changes the Supreme Court decision could bring.
Sen. Affie Ellis (R-Cheyenne), an attorney and one of two Native Americans serving in the Wyoming Legislature, noted the difficulty of passing state ICWA laws. “I don’t see this being a fast moving endeavor if we’re going to do it right,” Ellis said. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/with-indian-child-welfare-act-at-risk-lawmakers-mull-action/article_010701c4-2f9b-11ed-bc47-3f48c3523b66.html | 2022-09-09T14:25:43Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/with-indian-child-welfare-act-at-risk-lawmakers-mull-action/article_010701c4-2f9b-11ed-bc47-3f48c3523b66.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LONDON (AP) — The death of Queen Elizabeth II has triggered a series of carefully structured ceremonial and constitutional steps, as Britain undergoes a period of national mourning and heralds the reign of King Charles III.
Here is a look at what will happen in the coming days.
Friday, Sept. 9
— King Charles III and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, travel from Balmoral Castle in Scotland to London.
— Noon local time (1100 GMT) — Church bells ring at Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral and cross the country in honor of the queen.
— Noon — Parliament holds a special session so lawmakers can pay tribute to the queen.
— 1 p.m. — Gun salutes are fired in London’s Hyde Park and at military sites around the country, one round for reach of the 96 years of the queen’s life.
— Afternoon — The king meets with Prime Minister Liz Truss.
— 6 p.m. — The king makes a televised address to the nation.
— 6 p.m. — A service of remembrance is held at St. Paul’s Cathedral for the queen.
Saturday, Sept. 10
— 10 a.m. — Charles meets at St. James’s Palace with a group of senior officials known as the Accession Council and is officially proclaimed king.
— 11 a.m. — An official reads the proclamation aloud from a balcony at St. James’s Palace. It is also read out in other locations across the U.K.
— 1 p.m. — Parliament holds a second day of tributes to the queen.
Subsequent days:
— The queen’s body is moved from Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh, and then to London.
— She will lie in state for several days in Parliament’s Westminster Hall, where the public will be able to pay their respects.
— A state funeral at Westminster Abbey is due to be attended by leaders and dignitaries from around the world.
— The period of national mourning will end the day after the queen’s funeral. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/ap-whats-next-as-uk-mourns-king-charles-iii-starts-reign/ | 2022-09-09T14:25:53Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/ap-whats-next-as-uk-mourns-king-charles-iii-starts-reign/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Riddle me this: What’s hated by Republicans in Alaska, feared by Democrats in Nevada, loved by Australians and may be coming to Wyoming?
If you said “ranked-choice voting,” go to the head of the class. Knowing the correct answer means you may be a hardline Wyoming Republican who’s tired of Democrats “meddling” in your elections, or one of the rest of us who are weary of the GOP’s hysterical rants about banning “crossover voting.” Whatever the case, you’re likely ready for meaningful election reform.
The Equality State has a closed primary, plurality system. Only voters who register as either Democrats or Republicans may vote in their respective party’s primary; unaffiliated voters can’t participate. Each party’s primary is winner-take-all, but the victor doesn’t need a majority of the votes cast.
An alternative method is ranked-choice voting with open primaries. Candidates from any party can run and every eligible registered voter – Republicans, Democrats, independents and those affiliated with smaller parties – may vote. A specified number of candidates advance to the general election.
In RCV, voters rank all candidates for a given office – first choice, second choice, etc. The initial vote tally only includes voters’ top choice.
If a candidate wins a majority of votes, he or she is elected. If not, the candidate with the fewest number of votes is eliminated. Then officials tabulate the second choices of voters who ranked the dropped candidate first. The process is repeated until one candidate wins over 50%.
RCV has been used all over the world, including in Australian elections for more than a century, but it’s a relatively new concept in the U.S. More than 10 million voting-age citizens live in a city or state that has already implemented or will use the system in upcoming elections. In 2016, Maine adopted RCV for all federal, state and legislative elections, and Alaska did the same in 2020.
A couple RCV bills have been filed in the Wyoming Legislature, but the concept wasn’t seriously considered until last month. The Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee voted to draft two bills – one that would switch to RCV for all federal, state and legislative elections, and another to allow municipalities to use it for local races.
Wyoming Republican Party officials claim the law that allows “crossover” voting – even at the polls on Election Day – lets Dems meddle in their affairs. They want voters to stay in their own lane.
The recent congressional primary election showed Republican power brokers they had no reason to worry. Many Democrats crossed over for Liz Cheney, but Harriet Hageman captured nearly two-thirds of total votes. Howls from the far right for crossover voting bans and runoff elections should turn into murmurs.
But for Wyoming residents who still believe primary winners should be elected by a majority, not just a plurality, this is the perfect time for the state to consider RCV.
Why? Because the system, which is often called an “instant runoff,” requires just one trip to the polls in the primary. There’s no need for an expensive runoff to determine which candidates advance to the general election.
In a state where Republicans outnumber Democrats more than 4-to-1, there’s a high likelihood two or more GOP candidates would be squaring off in the November general election. But as the recent Alaska special election demonstrated, it’s still possible for a Democrat to win in deep-red states.
Mary Peltola, a moderate Democrat, defeated Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich. When the latter candidate was eliminated and second choices came into play, Peltola ended up with a three-point victory.
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., blasted Alaska’s new RCV system as “a scam to rig elections.”
“Sixty percent of Alaska voters voted for a Republican, but thanks to a convoluted process and ballot exhaustion – which disenfranchises voters – a Democrat ‘won,’” Cotton tweeted.
Palin railed against “this new crazy, convoluted, confusing ranked-choice voting system” she blames for losing. I’m sure the ex-governor’s decision to abandon her office mid-term years ago had nothing to do with the outcome.
Thanks to Donald Trump’s nonstop, fact-free whining about how the 2020 election was stolen, many Republicans will never admit defeat. If they win an election, it’s always fair; lose, and it’s forever rigged.
But in Nevada, Democrats oppose a constitutional amendment on the ballot in November. Democrats, including many progressives, call RCV potentially “confusing” and “exclusionary.”
Neither criticism rings true. RCV is an appropriate response to Wyoming Republicans’ insistence that the current system is rigged against them. The change provides all the advantages of a runoff at only a fraction of the cost.
Ranked-choice voting is not too complicated for Wyoming voters to understand. It would open up the process by allowing all eligible voters a chance to not only participate, but still have a voice in the outcome if their first choice loses.
Let’s give it a chance. At a minimum, the committee’s bill to make it an option in municipal elections is worth testing for a limited time. If we kick the tires and take it for a spin, it might be a smooth ride into our future.
The Drake’s Take is a weekly column by veteran Wyoming journalist Kerry Drake, and produced by WyoFile.com, a nonprofit news organization focused on Wyoming people, places and policy. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/opinion/guest_column/let-s-give-ranked-choice-voting-a-chance/article_9680825a-2fa2-11ed-a6fa-8f599ff9e5c1.html | 2022-09-09T14:25:56Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/opinion/guest_column/let-s-give-ranked-choice-voting-a-chance/article_9680825a-2fa2-11ed-a6fa-8f599ff9e5c1.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The traditional horse race politics of Democrat versus Republican are being supplanted by a more fundamental confrontation between defenders of our democracy, flawed as it is, and those who call themselves patriots while pursuing authoritarianism. The Republican Party, in thrall to the cult of Donald Trump, is openly professing subversion of elections. Allied with armed militias, the GOP and its backers are working to bend or break the institutions of government.
“We are in a crisis of democracy. We are not approaching a constitutional crisis; the crisis is upon us. And the question is: What do we do about it?” Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation, asked on the Democracy Now! news hour.
President Joe Biden gave a primetime speech last week on the threats to democracy, calling out Donald Trump by name and repeatedly referencing “MAGA Republicans,” the now-dominant “Make America Great Again” GOP faction entirely servile to Trump that embraces his lie that he won the 2020 election. Biden’s backdrop was Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where two foundational documents of the United States were debated and signed: the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
“Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans represent an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our republic,” Biden said. “They look at the mob that stormed the United States Capitol on January 6, brutally attacking law enforcement, not as insurrectionists who placed a dagger to the throat of our democracy, but ... as patriots. They see their MAGA failure to stop a peaceful transfer of power after the 2020 election as preparation for the 2022 and 2024 elections. They tried everything last time to nullify the votes of 81 million people. This time, they’re determined to succeed in thwarting the will of the people.”
Traditionally, Republicans leaned on voter suppression as one of their key tactics. In 1980, conservative Republican activist Paul Weyrich said in a speech: “I don’t want everybody to vote. Elections are not won by a majority of people, they never been from the beginning of our country, and they are not now ... Our leverage in the elections quite candidly goes up as the voting populace goes down.”
Now, Trump allies are seeking to intervene in elections more directly. The Brennan Center for Justice recently wrote a letter to state Associations of Election Officials, saying, “Insider threats are not a new phenomenon, nor are they unique to election security, but the current participation of election deniers in the election process, and active recruitment of more, has sparked an increase in breaches of the physical security of election equipment ... Those who manufacture distrust in elections use false claims that security has been breached or chain of custody broken as part of their efforts.”
CNN obtained a video of a Michigan GOP training session for poll workers, with party officials instructing people to break election laws by infiltrating polling places to challenge voters, take video recordings illegally, and other actions to disrupt voting.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis created the nation’s first “election police force,” with armed officers tasked with ferreting out election fraud that even DeSantis admits is almost nonexistent. In August, this new police force arrested 20 people, mostly Black men, for voting after believing their right to vote as former felons had been restored. Many of them now face up to five years in prison. The chilling message is clear: Voting while Black can be dangerous.
Trump-allied election deniers are also seeking higher office, winning Republican primaries with pledges to “decertify the 2020 election,” a key Trump demand. Kari Lake, a former newscaster who is Arizona’s Republican candidate for governor, has taken the pledge despite the fact that no such legal decertification process exists. Three Republican candidates for secretary of state and Pennsylvania’s Republican candidate for governor, along with scores of county clerk candidates have all embraced Trump’s 2020 election lies. These elected offices actually run the elections.
“The Trump wing of the party and the MAGA Republicans have jumped the rails of constitutional democracy, of the factual universe, and of representative democracy,” Nancy MacLean, a historian of the right at Duke University, said on Democracy Now! “You cannot have a democracy in which one party does not accept the legitimacy of the other party’s candidates, elected officials and the outcomes of elections. But that is where we have come with Donald Trump and the MAGA faction.”
The growing, right-wing militia movement adds the prospect of violence to the electoral process. Trump recently said that if reelected he would consider “full pardons with an apology to many” of the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrectionists.
The 2022 midterms and the 2024 general elections will profoundly impact the trajectory of our political system. Elie Mystal’s question is one we all must seriously consider: What are we going to do about it?
Amy GoodmanandDenis Moynihan,along with David Goodman, are co-authors of The New York Times best-seller “Democracy Now!: 20 Years Covering the Movements Changing America.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/opinion/guest_column/will-this-autumn-lead-to-democracys-fall/article_162ee5b2-2fa5-11ed-8377-5f088b5f528f.html | 2022-09-09T14:26:02Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/opinion/guest_column/will-this-autumn-lead-to-democracys-fall/article_162ee5b2-2fa5-11ed-8377-5f088b5f528f.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LONDON (AP) — The death of Queen Elizabeth II has triggered a series of carefully structured ceremonial and constitutional steps, as Britain undergoes a period of national mourning and heralds the reign of King Charles III.
Here is a look at what will happen in the coming days.
Friday, Sept. 9
— King Charles III and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, travel from Balmoral Castle in Scotland to London.
— Noon local time (1100 GMT) — Church bells ring at Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral and cross the country in honor of the queen.
— Noon — Parliament holds a special session so lawmakers can pay tribute to the queen.
— 1 p.m. — Gun salutes are fired in London’s Hyde Park and at military sites around the country, one round for reach of the 96 years of the queen’s life.
— Afternoon — The king meets with Prime Minister Liz Truss.
— 6 p.m. — The king makes a televised address to the nation.
— 6 p.m. — A service of remembrance is held at St. Paul’s Cathedral for the queen.
Saturday, Sept. 10
— 10 a.m. — Charles meets at St. James’s Palace with a group of senior officials known as the Accession Council and is officially proclaimed king.
— 11 a.m. — An official reads the proclamation aloud from a balcony at St. James’s Palace. It is also read out in other locations across the U.K.
— 1 p.m. — Parliament holds a second day of tributes to the queen.
Subsequent days:
— The queen’s body is moved from Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh, and then to London.
— She will lie in state for several days in Parliament’s Westminster Hall, where the public will be able to pay their respects.
— A state funeral at Westminster Abbey is due to be attended by leaders and dignitaries from around the world.
— The period of national mourning will end the day after the queen’s funeral. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/uk-mourns-king-charles-iii-begins-his-reign-heres-whats-next/ | 2022-09-09T14:26:12Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/uk-mourns-king-charles-iii-begins-his-reign-heres-whats-next/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Cheyenne Transit Program Director Renae Jording poses for a portrait outside of the administrative offices along West Lincolnway in Cheyenne on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. Alyte Katilius/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Jesse boards a Cheyenne Transit Program bus stops along West 17th Street in Cheyenne on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Alyte Katilius/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Cheyenne Transit Program Director Renae Jording poses for a portrait outside of the administrative offices along West Lincolnway in Cheyenne on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. Alyte Katilius/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
CHEYENNE – Looking to bounce back from COVID-related limitations, the Cheyenne Transit Program hopes a new plan will help bus service in the Capital City better serve its residents.
CTP ceased running its regular routes during the pandemic in favor of on-demand service, which could be requested by riders either through a smartphone app or by calling the transit office. And while the program's director says the on-demand service has largely been a success, she and Cheyenne's mayor say they also believe it's important to reinstate route-based service.
For the past three weeks, CTP has been trying out the first part of a new fixed-route system, developed by Jording and consultants using heat maps of ridership. It runs on Lincolnway to Central/Warren avenues, then over to Dell Range Boulevard.
With all three planned phases implemented, there would be four fixed routes based on, and likely further adjusted to, ridership demand.
Another goal of the new routes would be less time on the bus than on pre-pandemic fixed routes. The current average ride time is 13.84 minutes, which Jording said was not happening with the former fixed routes.
"The old route system – did it work? Yes. People could ride the bus. But it took you way too long to get from" point A to point B because of the way the routes were structured, Jording said.
She said the pause on fixed-route service during the pandemic was the perfect time to rethink what Cheyenne's bus routes looked like. This led to the 2022 Cheyenne Transit Development Plan, which Jording expects will be completed by the end of year.
Ridership 'not great'
Jording said it's averaging 26 to 28 riders per day, which she said is "not great." But she noted that CTP has not yet done any kind of mass publicity of the new route, which they plan to do soon.
Still, as a whole, the transit system averaged 83 new riders per month between January and July, Jording said.
She said public transit ridership steadily decreased in Cheyenne, along with most municipalities across the country, throughout the pandemic. People "don't need transportation like they needed it before," the director said. "The pandemic changed us, as a whole, and so what people need and want is totally different than what we gave them" previously.
The transit program moved to on-demand service because it was "the only way we could limit the number of people on a bus at one time" while social distancing requirements were in place, Jording said.
Once those were lifted by Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, CTP didn't have enough staff to reinstate the routes, Jording said. No positions were lost because of the pandemic, she said. But during that time, they did lose some people to retirement, some didn't want to work during the pandemic, and others said they would not wear a mask while working and decided to leave their jobs.
"We didn't replace them because of how we were providing service. We didn't need them at that time," Jording said.
A new federal licensing requirement also added more barriers to receiving a commercial driver's license, the director said, meaning a longer training period before new drivers can start jobs.
Several of CTP's vehicles are also currently out of service, with vital parts on backorder for lengthy periods of time.
Looking forward
Because of these issues, the transit director said it's hard to put a timeline on when each phase might be implemented.
"It'll depend on vehicles. It'll depend on drivers. It'll depend on money," she said. "The funding is not so much an issue, because we're still getting our grant funding. The city is still supporting us 100%, the county is still supporting us, the state is still supporting us. That's not as much of an issue as it is that it's taking three years to get replacement vehicles."
Jording said seniors and people with disabilities are a big part of those served by CTP buses, but it also serves a large number of people who don't fit into either of those categories.
A public meeting on the plan was held Aug. 31, both in person and via Zoom. About 20 members of the public attended that meeting, which Jording called "the best attended public meeting" of her career.
While she's certainly heard some complaints from residents during the pandemic about the loss of fixed-route service, she thinks that kind of sentiment has only been about 10% of the total feedback.
About 90% of the comments she hears about the on-demand service is that it's "better than it was before," and "don't take it away," Jording said. On the app, ratings for on-demand rides are 98% positive, she said.
Still, a certain segment of past, current or potential riders also wants to be able to rely on predictable bus routes.
"There's places people need to go, and they need to be able to count on a bus and not have to call each time," Mayor Patrick Collins told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle. "So, I'm excited about this new evolution. We're probably going to have to spend a little bit of time to try it for a while, see what works, and modify it until we finally get it to where it works for everybody."
Hannah Black is the Wyoming Tribune Eagle’s criminal justice reporter. She can be reached at hblack@wyomingnews.com or 307-633-3128. Follow her on Twitter at @hannahcblack. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/cheyenne-transit-program-to-test-drive-new-routes/article_541a69ac-2fa8-11ed-9f2a-fb71dd1e9c25.html | 2022-09-09T14:26:14Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/cheyenne-transit-program-to-test-drive-new-routes/article_541a69ac-2fa8-11ed-9f2a-fb71dd1e9c25.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Many who watch political discourse have noticed an alarming trend. Increasingly, pundits and policymakers paint an opposing position as “religious” and then dismiss that position out of hand – as though the position itself violated the so-called “separation of church and state.”
This attitude stifles public discourse. Not only is the “separation of church and state” an extra-constitutional dogma, it misinterprets the legitimate and necessary distinction between church and state. Worse, it disrespects fellow citizens at the very core of their being – their deepest identity.
This trend was on full display last March when the “trigger bill” (House Bill 92) was being debated on the floor of the Wyoming Senate. It also appears regularly in anti-religious screeds on the opinion page – often, but not always, in connection with abortion. There are three things seriously wrong with such arguments.
First, the claim that a child in the womb is a living human being, protected under Article 1, Section 2 of the Wyoming Constitution, is not a religious claim. It is a medical claim. You can test it by checking to see if the DNA is human. You can test it by looking for signs of life – like a heartbeat. You can test it by seeing if a separate and unique individual exists.
None of these medical markers requires an act of faith. What requires an act of faith is to believe that a living human being does not merit full protection in law. Usually, this claim is connected to “personhood theory.” This dogma holds that not every human life is equal, but that there is an unseen and uncertain quality that some people have that makes them full persons under the law.
The Supreme Court recently pointed out, in Dobbs v. Jackson, that it is unacceptable to “impose on the people a particular theory about when the rights of personhood begin” (p. 38). This – and not the demand for equal protection under the law – is tantamount to the establishment of religion.
Second, the U.S. Constitution was written precisely to allow people of all religions to participate in public discourse and to hold public office without discrimination. Since ancient times, governance and religion were joined at the hip. Only adherents of the dominant religion could have any say. Before Constantine, governing privilege required public adherence to the Roman gods.
After Constantine, sometimes the Christians were in power, and sometimes their pagan counterparts were. Eventually, governance stabilized around Christendom until the Reformation of the 16th century. That made some governments Catholic, others Reformed and others Lutheran.
But America’s founders changed course entirely. They explicitly invited every person to use the power of persuasion to convince fellow citizens of the rightness of their beliefs. Quaker, Episcopalian, Catholic or Jew – every citizen could enter public office without first passing a religious test (U.S. Constitution, Article VI).
The assumption was that each citizen would fully represent his or her religion in the public square and build consensus on the basis of commonality. Nobody thought that religious people had to hide their deepest and most meaningful thoughts to be taken seriously in policy debates. The ideology of “secularism” was not even invented until George Holyoke introduced the term in 1850.
Third, religious neutrality is a lie. Every assertion is, ultimately, a religious statement. It rests on unspoken assumptions about the nature of the universe. Even the statement “two plus two is four” assumes that “is” means “equals” and not merely “similar.” It assumes immutability – that it will always equal the same amount. It assumes that language has actual, objective meaning. These assumptions are unapologetically religious.
All public discourse is religious. It’s time to stop pretending otherwise. Secularist claims should not be privileged over Christian claims. The only privilege any claim merits is the power of persuasion.
That was the foundational idea of America. People are not excluded from the debate because they refuse to expunge God from their vocabulary. Claims about the nature of life, marriage, family and citizenship can, and should be, debated in the public square. We owe that courtesy to our fellow citizens.
It is legitimate to question beliefs and challenge fellow citizens to defend their beliefs in the court of public opinion. Faith, after all, is adherence to the truth. It does no one good to outlaw the testing of truth claims. But it is a disservice to public discourse to disallow an otherwise true argument just because it has religious adherents. Let’s talk.
Jonathan Lange is a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod pastor in Evanston and Kemmerer and serves the Wyoming Pastors Network. Follow his blog at OnlyHuman-JL.blogspot.com. Email: JLange64@allwest.net. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/lange-the-establishment-clause-should-be-rightly-understood/article_f61c83c2-2f24-11ed-a6ba-03ce362a59c3.html | 2022-09-09T14:26:27Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/lange-the-establishment-clause-should-be-rightly-understood/article_f61c83c2-2f24-11ed-a6ba-03ce362a59c3.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
US, NATO note Ukraine army gains but see war dragging on
BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine’s armed forces have made significant early gains in their counter-offensive against Russian troops in southern and eastern Ukraine but fighting appears set to drag on for months, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the head of NATO said Friday.
Blinken, who was at NATO headquarters to brief the 29 U.S. allies after a trip to Kyiv on Thursday, said the six-month war in Ukraine is entering a critical period. He urged the conflict-torn country’s Western backers to maintain their support through the winter.
“The initial signs are positive, and we see Ukraine making real, demonstrable progress in a deliberate way,” Blinken said, referring to the Ukrainian military’s recent push into Russian-occupied areas in southern Ukraine and the eastern Donbas region.
“But this is likely to go on for some significant period of time,” he said. “There are a huge number of Russian forces that are in Ukraine, and unfortunately, tragically, horrifically, President (Vladimir) Putin has demonstrated that he will throw a lot of people into this at huge cost to Russia.”
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the invasion launched by Putin in February is “entering a critical phase.”
“Ukrainian forces have been able to stall Moscow’s offensive in Donbas, strike back behind Russian lines and retake territory,” he said.
But Stoltenberg warned that allied unity will be tested in coming months, “with pressure on energy supplies and the soaring cost of living caused by Russia’s war.” He renewed calls for allies to supply special uniforms, generators, tents and equipment to help Ukraine’s army weather the winter.
Blinken appeared moved by his visit to Ukraine as he railed against what he said were Russian war crimes and the price of “indiscriminate violence” inflicted on civilians.
“I saw the costs in my visit to a children’s hospital in Kyiv, where I met kids who will spend the rest of their lives without limbs, or with enduring brain injuries, or with other trauma that may be invisible to the eye, because of atrocities committed by Russian forces,” he said.
The one-day visit was Blinken’s second to Ukraine’s capital since the war began, and his fifth into Ukraine since becoming secretary of state. On his last trip, in April, he traveled on the same overnight train with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin but did not have the opportunity to see much of the damage in and around the city caused by Russian shelling.
At the hospital, Blinken met with, among other children wounded in aerial and artillery attacks, a six-year old girl named Maryna who lost a leg after a rocket struck her house in the city of Kherson. He also toured the town of Irpin, much of it devastated by repeated Russian air strikes.
“You see just miles from downtown Kyiv these bombed-out buildings, civilian dwellings,” he said after his return. “The only thing you can say when you see it is, at best – at best, these were indiscriminate attacks on civilian buildings, and at worst, intentional, deliberate, designed to terrorize the population.”
“There has to be accountability for those who committed atrocities,” Blinken said.
At NATO on Friday, Blinken said Putin is using every weapon he has, including energy, to try to “break the will” of the allies, but that there is “a growing recognition around the world that while the costs of standing up to the Kremlin’s aggression are high, the costs of standing down would be even higher.”
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“But this is likely to go on for some significant period of time,” he said. “There are a huge number of Russian forces that are in Ukraine, and unfortunately, tragically, horrifically, President (Vladimir) Putin has demonstrated that he will throw a lot of people into this at huge cost to Russia.”
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the invasion launched by Putin in February is “entering a critical phase.”
“Ukrainian forces have been able to stall Moscow’s offensive in Donbas, strike back behind Russian lines and retake territory,” he said.
But Stoltenberg warned that allied unity will be tested in coming months, “with pressure on energy supplies and the soaring cost of living caused by Russia’s war.” He renewed calls for allies to supply special uniforms, generators, tents and equipment to help Ukraine’s army weather the coming winter.
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP)The Buffalo Bills have fallen short in enough playoff games in recent years to know the season is long and the opener doesn’t mean much in January.
They still felt justified in their championship aspirations after going into the Super Bowl winners’ home stadium and completely wrecking their banner-raising party on the NFL’s opening night.
”We’re going to make the plane do backflips on the way home tonight,” Von Miller said. ”We’re going to celebrate this win, because you have to, but then we’re going to go back to the lab.”
Josh Allen passed for 297 yards while accounting for four touchdowns, Miller had two of Buffalo’s seven sacks, and the Bills stamped themselves as a clear contender for the Rams’ crown with a 31-10 victory over Los Angeles on Thursday night.
Gabe Davis, Isaiah McKenzie and Stefon Diggs caught TD passes as the two-time defending AFC East champions began the NFL’s 103rd season by overcoming four turnovers and running away with a blowout win in the same arena where the Rams won it all nearly seven months ago.
Allen went 26 for 31 despite two interceptions. He also rushed for 56 yards, scrambling for a 4-yard TD when he stretched the ball over the line with 13:27 to play.
The star quarterback took his share of hits, but he also dished them out and showed off a mean stiff-arm while Buffalo’s offense under new coordinator Ken Dorsey largely dominated the champs. The Bills went 9 for 10 on third downs and racked up 413 total yards, eventually pulling away after three first-half turnovers kept it close early.
”There’s a lot to learn, but that second half, that’s who we want to be, going out there and executing that way,” Allen said. ”We were 90% on third down. That’s a recipe for success.”
Matthew Stafford passed for 240 yards with one TD and three interceptions on a bruising night for the Rams, who lost a season opener and fell below .500 for the first time in coach Sean McVay’s six seasons in charge.
”Very humbling night, but one where you look yourself in the mirror and say you have to be better,” McVay said. ”We weren’t ready to go. That’s on me. … There were a lot of decisions I made that didn’t put us in the best position to succeed. It was a very humbling night.”
The Bills’ seven sacks were the most allowed in McVay’s tenure with the Rams, who lost two starters from last year’s offensive line and attempted to replace them internally. Miller came through, but he was just one contributor on a night when Buffalo didn’t even need to blitz once to keep Stafford in check.
Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp had 13 catches for 128 yards and a touchdown, but the Rams’ night went quickly downhill. Los Angeles could not keep up with Allen’s creative playmaking or the Bills’ pass rush, and its only major offseason addition on offense – receiver Allen Robinson – had one catch on two targets.
Los Angeles trailed 17-10 after three quarters, but Buffalo ran away with two lengthy TD drives early in the fourth. The Rams even got shut out in the second half, ending a streak of 89 consecutive halves with a point since November 2019.
”We could play a whole lot better than that, no doubt,” Stafford said. ”The one thing that gives me a good feeling is knowing the guys in that locker room and knowing we’re going to band together.”
Miller made an immediate impact in his debut for the Bills, who signed him away from the Rams after he won a ring in his half-season in LA. But he was just one part of a defense that yielded only 177 yards before Los Angeles’ final, meaningless drive.
Aaron Donald made his 99th career sack in the first half, but the seven-time All-Pro had just two tackles as the Rams became only the second defending champions in the last 10 years to lose the following season opener. They also lost by the second-biggest margin in league history for a Super Bowl winner beginning its next season; Baltimore lost by 22 to Denver in 2013.
After falling behind 10-0 despite two Bills turnovers, Los Angeles finally scored on its fourth drive when Kupp made an exceptional toe-tapping TD catch three minutes before halftime. After Allen threw his second interception, Matt Gay hit a 57-yard field goal to pull the Rams even at the halftime gun.
And Los Angeles never scored again.
PUNCTUATION
Diggs capped the domination with a 53-yard TD catch with 9:25 to play, talking trash to Rams All-Pro defensive back Jalen Ramsey afterward.
”You’ve got the two top guys in the NFL competing against each other,” Davis said of Diggs and Ramsey. ”Both going to be talking back and forth, and we’re going to see who comes out on top, you know. And 14 came out on top today, and that’s what I expect from him.”
50K
With a long third-down pass to Kupp on his opening drive, Stafford became the 12th quarterback in NFL history to pass for 50,000 career yards. He tied Drew Brees as the fastest to the mark, doing it in 183 games.
TO THE RAFTERS
Along with the banner to celebrate last February’s title, the Rams also hung a banner in the south rafters at SoFi Stadium honoring the 1999-2000 Super Bowl champions from the St. Louis era. The brief pregame ceremony included owner Stan Kroenke, retired left tackle Andrew Whitworth – and free agent Odell Beckham Jr., who held aloft the Lombardi Trophy.
INJURIES
Bills DL Ed Oliver injured his ankle in the first half and tried to play through it, but couldn’t do much. … Rams rookie RB Kyren Williams injured his ankle in the opening minutes. … The Rams played without WR Van Jefferson, who had knee surgery early in training camp after starting 21 games last season.
UP NEXT
Bills: Host Tennessee on Monday, Sept. 19.
Rams: Host Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 18.
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PREP VOLLEYBALL: Central falls to Scottsbluff in five Sep 9, 2022 3 hrs ago Comments Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Madisyn Baillie Jeremiah Johnke/WyoSports Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CHEYENNE – The Cheyenne Central volleyball team lost to visiting Scottsbluff, Nebraska, 25-19, 24-26, 27-25, 23-25, 8-15 on Thursday night.The Indians got 13 kills from both Madisyn Baillie and Brooklynn Sullivan. Sullivan added 21 digs, while Baillie finished with 11.Libero Aubrey Trujillo added 14 digs, while Sophia Thomas chipped in with 20. Thomas also had 39 assists and seven kills.Joslyn Siedenberg posted 9.5 blocks to go with seven kills. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Aubrey Trujillo Sophia Thomas Sport Volleyball Scottsbluff Brooklynn Sullivan Kill Madisyn Baillie Central Recommended for you Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. comments powered by Disqus Latest Special Section 2022 UW Football Preview To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Trending Now Cowboys storm back to beat Tulsa in 2OT Peasley rebounds in Cowboys' win over Tulsa Pokes not looking past Northern Colorado Pokes in the Pros: 11 former UW standouts on NFL rosters Wyoming 40, Tulsa 37, 2OT statistics | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyosports/high_school/cheyenne_central/prep-volleyball-central-falls-to-scottsbluff-in-five/article_05c90330-2fee-11ed-81a8-df1f60868b52.html | 2022-09-09T14:26:51Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyosports/high_school/cheyenne_central/prep-volleyball-central-falls-to-scottsbluff-in-five/article_05c90330-2fee-11ed-81a8-df1f60868b52.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Torrington at Burns
Records: Torrington (0-2) at Burns (0-1)
Kickoff: 7 p.m. today at Broncs Stadium, Burns
Last Week: Burns lost 28-14 to Yuma, Colorado; Torrington lost 44-20 to Mitchell, Nebraska
Last meeting: Torrington won 24-6 on Oct. 22, 2021, in Torrington.
Facts: Burns’ running backs, quarterbacks and receivers played well in the loss to Yuma, according to coach Travis Romsa. One area in which the team really struggled was in the trenches. The team gave up 344 yards on the ground and rushed for just 10 yards. However, the biggest takeaway from the game for Romsa was that the team never quit. “We went down 7-0, and at that point, the team last year probably would have laid down and died,” Romsa said. “These kids, the whole game, kept bringing it and kept coming back.” ... This week, Burns hosts its second home game of the season against Torrington. The Trailblazers enter the game fresh off a 44-20 loss to Mitchell, Nebraska. The teams met last year on Burns’ final game of the regular season, with Torrington winning 24-6. ...The biggest thing Romsa feels the team needs to watch out for is the Trailblazers’ passing attack. “They are probably going to throw the ball 60-75% of the plays,” Romsa said. “We have to hopefully be ready to get pressure on the quarterback so we don’t give him all day to throw, and also to make sure we are in the right coverage to stop their throw game.”
Natrona at Central
Records: No. 4-ranked Natrona County (1-1) at Cheyenne Central (1-1)
Kickoff: 6 p.m. today at Riske Field, Cheyenne
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Last week: Natrona lost 33-7 to Cheyenne East; Central beat Kelly Walsh 21-3.
Last meeting: Natrona won 22-0 on Aug. 27, 2021, in Cheyenne.
Facts: Both teams have struggled to hang onto the football through the first two games. Central has seven turnovers, while the Mustangs have six. All of Natrona’s came during its loss to East. ... Natrona leads the state in total defense, giving up just 155 yards per game. It also leads 4A in rushing defense (64 ypg) and passing defense (91 ypg). ... Both teams are middle of the pack when it comes to total offense. Central is seventh (292 ypg), while Natrona ranks sixth (305). ... “We’re doing a good job of staying on schedule and moving the chains,” Central coach Mike Apodaca said. “But we’re getting into the red zone and turning the ball over. What’s unsettling is some of those turnovers have been unforced.” ... Indians quarterback Keagan Bartlett is fifth in 4A in rushing at 66 yards per game, while running back Mason Counter ranks sixth at 64. Counter isn’t expected to play tonight after suffering a shoulder injury against Kelly Walsh. ... Seven players have at least two receptions for Central. “We’ve done a good job of spreading the ball around,” Apodaca said. “We’re limiting three-and-outs.”
East at Thunder Basin
Records: No. 1-ranked East (2-0) at No. 3 Thunder Basin (2-0)
Kickoff: 6 p.m. today at Thunder Basin Stadium, Gillette
Last week: East won 33-7 against Natrona County; Thunder Basin won 36-21 at Rock Springs.
Last meeting: East lost 39-34 on Aug. 27, 2021, in Cheyenne.
Facts: Bolts receiver Kayden LaFramboise is second in Class 4A in receiving yards per game, but his six receiving touchdowns are four more than the next-best player. ... East senior linebacker Ethan Brinkman is tied for the state lead in defensive points per game (20.0). He is averaging 12 tackles per game. ... Thunder Basin leads the state in total offense (442 yards per game) and is second in total defense (242 ypg). “Defensively, they’re super aggressive, and really come at you fast and hard,” East coach Chad Goff said. “We have to be on our assignments, trust them and understand that even though Thunder Basin may twist, we’re in the right position, and we need to stay with what we do.” ... East is third in 4A in team offense (379 ypg) and first in scoring offense (40.0 points per game). ... The Thunderbirds’ seven turnovers forced are the most in the state. Six of those came in last week’s win at Natrona. ... “That’s not a place you come out of victorious very often, especially the way we won,” Goff said. “We’ve preached to our kids that turnovers are hard to overcome. Natrona had a lot of turnovers, but they did a good job of keeping their kids locked into the game and playing hard. That made it almost a four-quarter game for us.”
South at Kelly Walsh
Records: Cheyenne South (0-2) at Kelly Walsh (0-2)
Kickoff: 6 p.m. today at Harry Geldien Stadium, Casper
Last week: South lost 41-14 to Sheridan; Kelly Walsh lost 21-3 at Cheyenne Central.
Last meeting: South lost 70-14 on Aug. 27, 2021, in Cheyenne.
Facts: South linebacker Matt Rivera is tied for the Class 4A lead in defensive points per game at 20. He has 15 solo tackles, which is tied with teammate Damien Pino for most in the state. Pino is in a three-way tie for third at 17.5 defensive points per game. ... The Bison put up 224 yards of total offense during last week’s loss to Sheridan, which was nearly 40 more than they had against Thunder Basin. They also cut their turnovers from three to zero. “There were a lot of good things we saw on video and a ton of positives to build off of in that game, but there were a lot of drives where we shot ourselves in the foot,” first-year South coach Eli Moody said. “Our offense came to life in the second and third quarters, and we need more of that. Defensively, we were in the right spots, but we still need to work on our tackling fundamentals and rallying to the ball.” ... Moody described Kelly Walsh’s defense as opportunistic. The Trojans have nabbed five turnovers, which is tied for second-most in the state. “We’re really focusing on ball security so that doesn’t happen to us,” Moody said.
Pine Bluffs at Guernsey-Sunrise
Records: No. 1-ranked Pine Bluffs (1-0) at Guernsey-Sunrise (0-1)
Kickoff: 7 p.m. today at Viking Stadium, Guernsey
Last week: Pine Bluffs won at Shoshoni, 34-26; Guernsey-Sunrise lost to Wyoming Indian 40-6
Last meeting: Guernsey won 24-8 on Oct. 6, 2006, in Pine Bluffs.
Facts: Pine Bluffs enters Week 2 of their season looking to build on a 34-26 win over previously No. 1-ranked Shoshoni. The heat was a factor in the early stages of the game, but depth allowed coach Will Gray to substitute players in and out to keep them fresh. Gray said the team tackled much better in the game and ran the ball much more effectively than they thought they would. ... The team took a massive blow in the game, however. Senior running back Dalton Schaeffer, who ran for 187 yards and two touchdowns in the game, exited late with an upper-body injury. No timetable has been established for his return. ... This week, the team heads back out on the road to face off against Guernsey-Sunrise. The last time the teams met was 16 years ago, with the Vikings picking up a 24-8 win. Guernsey played its first game in the nine-man division last week, but fell 40-6 against Wyoming Indian. Despite the lopsided loss, Gray and his team are not taking Guernsey lightly. ... “They’ve got three really good players in Kolten Weinkauf, Aidan Noggle and Mason Collar,” Gray said. “They’re fast, they don’t have a ton of dudes out, but the kids they have out play really hard. We are expecting an improved team that we play, so we will have to be firing on all cylinders.”
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Although not as significant as this time last season, the injury bug has caught up with and bit the Laramie High football team.
The number of injuries can be considered relatively low, but it’s where and who that is noticeable — especially with respect to team leadership.
“I’ve never been a part of this in any program I’ve coached when three of our four captains are out this week,” Plainsmen coach Paul Ronga said. “That never bodes well when your leaders and captains are out.
“But overall, we are still pretty good with almost double the amount of players from a year ago when we were in the low 20s, and now we are in the low 40s. But it still catches up when your captains go out.”
LHS captains not playing today at Sheridan with kickoff slated for 6 p.m. at Homer Scott Field are seniors Mahlon Morris, Jessie Cruz and Reese McIntyre. The remaining captain since the season opener three weeks ago is senior offensive and defensive lineman Abraham Bangoura.
Ronga said Morris, who started inside linebacker and receiver, is questionable with a possibility of returning the last couple of games for the season. Cruz, who started on the offensive and defensive line, and McIntyre, at receiver and weakside linebacker, could return to action next week.
According to a depth chart released earlier in the week, replacing on the field leadership against the Broncs will be senior captain Kidus Merrill, who will start in place of Morris at receiver. Interim captains will be seniors Mike Jaskolski at strongside linebacker, Adrien Calderon at receiver and cornerback and Mason Branch at receiver and free safety.
Stepping in for Cruz will be sophomore Dealyn Robinson at offensive right tackle and junior Tyler Ennist at defensive end. In place of McIntyer will be senior Max Alexander at receiver and sophomore Fisher Frude at weakside linebacker. Junior Sam Keith will start at inside linebacker in place of Morris.
“It’s our first road game and it’s new to us as some of the guys have never traveled this distance or been on the road,” Ronga said. “We’ve had consecutive weeks at home, so it definitely is a transition for us.”
The Plainsmen (0-2) lost to Natrona County 40-0 to begin the season and came up just short of a 21-20 outcome while hosting Campbell County last week.
“You can’t get any closer than one point, and a lot of things went into that,” Ronga said. “We addressed it this week and we are trying to make amends. But when go up against a powerhouse like Sheridan, that’s tough. You can’t ask for a tougher test going against the state champions.”
Ronga said he and his staff worked this week with fine-tuning in all three phases of the game.
“Offensively, issues with penalties — costly and untimely penalties,” he said. “Defensively, trying to shore up coverages and being more in tune with an offense in anticipating a pass and being prepared for it. We have given up a lot of scores through the air this year. Special teams, making some adjustments with personnel and tweaking areas where we had issues with a couple of different teams.
“This is all part of football — constantly a chess game, moving pieces around and constant adjustments in all way to try and get better.”
The opponent
Sheridan (2-0) began the season with a thrilling 24-21 home win against Cheyenne Central. According to The Sheridan Press, the Broncs won the game with a 15-yard field goal by senior Colson Coon with 1 second left on the clock. That was after he missed a 35-yarder wide left with 22 seconds left, but Central turned the ball over for another late chance.
Coon also leads Class 4A in rushing with 317 total yards (158.5 per game) on 33 attempts and a long of 83.
The Broncs then beat Cheyenne South 41-14 in Cheyenne last week.
Sheridan recently won five state titles in 2015-17, 2019 and 2021. The Broncs beat Rock Springs 45-27 for the championship last season. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyosports/high_school/laramie_high/plainsmen-shuffle-starters-before-taking-on-sheridan/article_d96009e4-2fb4-11ed-8bdf-23c3ed90bc7f.html | 2022-09-09T14:27:16Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyosports/high_school/laramie_high/plainsmen-shuffle-starters-before-taking-on-sheridan/article_d96009e4-2fb4-11ed-8bdf-23c3ed90bc7f.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Jadyn Adams, who covers Northern Colorado for the Greeley Tribune, weighs in on what Wyoming can expect this weekend against the Bears.
One of the things Wyoming has had problems with in recent years is putting away FCS teams.
What’s going to be Northern Colorado’s key to keeping this one close?
Limiting penalties. They had more than 500 yards of offense in their first game against Houston Baptist, but they lost, and those penalties were a killer; 105 yards (in penalties) is crazy. That’s a whole football field, and then some. If they can really lock in, then they have a shot. But we’ll see.
The Bears have two talented quarterbacks, and both were highly touted high school recruits at one time.
What does the quarterback situation look like, and how do you see them using that position on Saturday?
The official story is Dylan (McCaffrey) is currently day-to-day with an injury. They won’t give details, but I think Jacob Sirmon is the guy you need to go to. He had some mistakes, but some of that was not having enough help. A lot of freshmen are on the O-line. But, at least to me, they looked more cohesive when he was leading the charge.
Also, in terms of health, if you want Dylan later in the season, and you feel confident in his leadership and what he’s going to be able to do, I think you sit him out. It’s a game that matters, but when you’re going for the Big Sky championship, it doesn’t count.
Who are some other names to watch who could make an impact this weekend?
Absolutely Trevis Graham. He’s the grad transfer at wide receiver, and he made some great catches last weekend. Things just seem to be flowing with him on the field. Elijah Dotson is a great running back. He came from Sacramento State, and he had some good runs. If Sirmon is the guy they go to, I would also say Alec Pell is a guy to watch out for. He had 68 yards on eight catches; the longest one was 23 yards.
Those are probably the guys (to watch) on offense. For defense, I want to say David Hoage, but he’s going to be out for who knows how long – if not the season. At this point, I’m uncertain. I need some more time to see the defense. There needs to be some guys that step up, and I didn’t quite see that on Saturday.
On defense, what would you say is the strength of that group?
(Linebacker) Vincent King had a couple of good tackles. He had a big sack. If he can get going, he’s someone who could impress. (Defensive lineman) Nick Norris had some good tackles. I just think it’s getting everyone on the same page. Last year, they did a great job defensively. It depended on the game, but overall, they had a good season. I was relatively impressed, at least in comparison to past years.
It’s just getting on the same page. There were missed assignments, there were some communication issues, and cleaning up that small stuff will take them a long way.
Outside of the penalties, what were some of the things that gave them trouble against Houston Baptist?
Houston Baptist came in really wanting to win. They were aggressive, and they were physical, for better or worse. I know there were some controversial calls, but they really wanted to win. (HBU coach) Vic Shealy said after the game that he wasn’t particularly impressed with his guys. He said there were mistakes on their side, but they were really eager. Ismail Mahdi, their tailback, was impressive. He made some really great plays.
I think they just caused disruption, and when you have those communication issues, and you have guys just making little mistakes, if you can take advantage of those, you go a long way, and you win the game. That’s what they did. Then forced fumbles shifted everything. They took advantage, and I was impressed.
What’s your prediction for what we’re going to see on Saturday?
I think they will have hopefully learned their lesson coming into this weekend. The offense surprised me, so I’m going to say 35-27 in favor of Wyoming. I don’t know that UNC is strong enough to beat them, not after their double-overtime win last weekend. But I also think UNC is good enough to give them a run for their money, if they actually get everything together. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyosports/university_of_wyoming/know-the-foe-northern-colorado-at-wyoming/article_c794d0b4-2f73-11ed-b895-8fce06fca680.html | 2022-09-09T14:27:31Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyosports/university_of_wyoming/know-the-foe-northern-colorado-at-wyoming/article_c794d0b4-2f73-11ed-b895-8fce06fca680.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
University of Wyoming defensive lineman Gavin Meyer, right, and linebacker Easton Gibbs, left, tackle Tulsa’s Jordan Ford on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. Michael Smith/For WyoSports
After a rough start to his UW career, junior quarterback Andrew Peasley rebounded by earning Mountain West offensive player of the week honors in his second game with the Cowboys. Peasley racked up 301 yards of total offense while completing 20 of 30 passes with no turnovers and a pair of touchdowns. He also led a pair of scoring drives in the fourth quarter to erase a 10-point deficit and force overtime. Quarterback play was one of the few bright spots in Northern Colorado’s loss to Houston Baptist last week, with former Power Five products Jacob Sirmon and Dylan McCaffrey combining to throw for 425 yards, four touchdowns and an interception on 65% passing. McCaffrey is currently day-to-day with an injury.
Advantage: Push
Running back
The Cowboys’ running game underwhelmed in last week’s win over Tulsa, averaging only 3.9 yards per carry, but part of this was likely a byproduct of their two most experienced backs – Titus Swen and Dawaiian McNeely – playing through injuries. Redshirt freshman DQ James had a pair of catches for 34 yards in the fourth quarter and overtime, and could see increased playing time if UW pulls away from the Bears. UNC has a talented running back of its own in Elijah Dotson, who was a two-time first-team All-Big Sky honoree at Sacramento State. Dotson rushed for 59 yards on 10 carries and caught four passes for 43 yards and a touchdown last week.
Advantage: Wyoming
Wide receiver/tight end
Wyoming struggled to make plays in the passing game in a season-opening loss to Illinois, going 0 for 5 in contested catch opportunities. The Pokes improved significantly in this department against Tulsa, coming up with three receptions on four contested targets. They also got the tight ends more involved, with Parker Christensen recording 45 yards on four catches. Trevis Graham Jr. led the Bears with 83 yards and two touchdowns on three receptions in their opener, while Alec Pell had a team-high eight catches for 68 yards and a score.
Advantage: Wyoming
Offensive line
Both teams have young offensive lines, but Wyoming’s has shown more poise so far this year. The Cowboys have yet to allow a sack through two games, while Northern Colorado gave up five sacks in its only test of 2022. With the Pokes coming off a performance in which they got to the quarterback four times, UNC could be in for a long day in the trenches.
Advantage: Wyoming
Defensive line
In addition to recording four sacks, UW is coming off an impressive performance in terms of stopping the run. The Cowboys allowed only 61 yards on 32 carries, with Tulsa failing to record a run of more than nine yards. Their 84.3 Pro Football Focus run defense grade is the highest this year by a Mountain West team against an FBS opponent. Northern Colorado, meanwhile, got run all over by Houston Baptist, giving up 207 yards on the ground, with Ismail Mahdi going for 184 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries.
Advantage: Wyoming
Linebackers
It might’ve taken a game to get settled in, but Wyoming appears poised to continue its trend of strong play at the linebacker position. Easton Gibbs recovered a fumble for a touchdown on the second play from scrimmage last week, and finished with a team-high eight tackles. Shae Suiaunoa added seven tackles, including five solo stops and a sack, with both improving their tackling after a rocky start to the season. The fact that UNC gave up more than 300 yards passing and 200 yards rushing doesn’t bode well for the linebacker group, which shares a decent portion of the blame for these struggles.
Advantage: Wyoming
Defensive backs
After boasting the No. 1 pass defense in the Mountain West last year, the Pokes currently rank last in the conference with 338.5 yards allowed per game on 65.2% passing. Despite a 460-yard, three-touchdown performance by Tulsa quarterback Davis Brin, however, UW did show promise down the stretch. Brin was 5 of 11 after throwing a touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter, while failing to convert on five third-down throws in the fourth quarter and overtime. Cornerback Cam Stone also forced a key fumble in the final two minutes of regulation, with nickelback Keonte Glinton recovering the loose ball near midfield. Northern Colorado allowed 305 yards and four touchdowns on 15 of 29 passing last week, but defensive back Dustin Johnson did come up with an interception for the Bears.
Advantage: Wyoming
Special teams
The leg of kicker John Hoyland was a major part of Wyoming’s week one win, as the sophomore earned MW special teams player of the week honors after going 4 of 5 on field goal attempts with a career-long 55-yarder to spark the Cowboys' comeback. He also had touchbacks on six of his seven kickoffs, and made all four of his extra-point attempts. Clayton Stewart also impressed, averaging 47.8 yards on five punts, with three going for 50 yards or more. Special teams wasn’t a strong point for UNC last week, as Hunter Green missed his only field goal attempt, and Devin Bale averaged just 36.6 yards on five punts.
Advantage: Wyoming
Final score: Wyoming 42, Northern Colorado 17
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DIAMOND BAR, Calif., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As academic institutes around the globe fully reopen their campuses to students, the market need for cozy dorm bedding has also been steadily and rapidly increasing. Bedsure recognized the demand and offered incoming and returning dorm residents the most affordable dorm room essentials bundles. The thoughtfully selected items in the bundles have been well received with a near-instant sell-out.
With the new school year starting on most campuses, Bedsure has restocked its back-to-school lineup to help those who haven't been able to get cozy to turn their empty dorm room into a cozy den.
Sold Out in Days
In early June, Bedsure officially kicked off its first-ever Back-To-School program with four carefully selected bundles aiming to address the needs of various incoming dorm residents. Among the four convenient and affordable bundle offerings, the two budget-friendly Bedsure Dorm Room Essential Bundles received the most popularity and were sold out within eight days.
The popularity of the Bedsure Dorm Room Essential Bundle and the Bedsure Dorm Room Essential Bundle Special Edition came as no surprise, as the bundles addressed several problems that a dorm resident could face during the new exciting life chapter.
Affordable
All the bundles were offered at unprecedented affordability with savings of at least 50% compared to market competition. The Bedsure back-to-school dorm room essential bundles come with everything one needs and more to turn their dorm into a cozy den for just $99.99. Conveniently making cozy sleep in a dorm room is no longer a luxury.
"…perfect for a college student."
A verified customer by the name of Keke Whitehead said about the Bedsure Reversible Comforter Set included in the bundle.
Convenient
The 9-piece bundle is a one-time purchase option that includes two pillows, one pillow sham, one pillowcase, one flat sheet, one fitted sheet, one comforter, one bed skirt, and one mattress pad. The bundle is the perfect option for those moving into a dorm and can effortlessly and comprehensively decorate a dorm bed with just one purchase.
Cozy
No corners are cut with the Bedsure dorm bundles. The included mattress pad adds cushioning to the stiff mattress for extra softness and comfort, providing hardworking students with a cloud-like sleeping experience after a long school day. The bundled microfiber comforter is soft but sturdy. Its diamond pattern quilting brings durability and year-round coziness to dorm life. In addition, the two Bedsure Hotel Pillows bring a luxury hotel-like experience to the dorm, ensuring sufficient rest time to wake up completely refreshed.
"I used this for my mattress in my dorm and it absolutely saved my life! I did not feel a single spring from my mattress."
A verified customer by the name of Brianna Zunun said about the Bedsure Quilted Mattress Pad.
All of the bundles help incoming and returning dorm residents to prepare for their new dorm life with the home-like coziness at a valuable cost with just one purchase.
Last Call
The Bedsure dorm room essential bundles were sold out in as little as eight days. As college campuses around the nation revitalize, Bedsure is making more units available in the first come, first serve fashion, for those still struggling to find the right bedding to get cozy at their empty college dorm.
About Bedsure
From the moment you wake up to the second you fall asleep, Bedsure aims to make you and your family comfortable. Founded in 2016, Bedsure is a leading home textile manufacturer with products sold to over 25 million customers in the US and Europe. Since its founding, Bedsure has maintained a compound growth rate of 100% for five consecutive years. While Bedsure has grown into a global company with diverse products to meet different customer needs, its focus on comfortable home products and everyday value stays the same.
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BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Catapult PR-IR (www.catapultpr-ir.com), a narrative-driven public relations agency for B2B tech companies, today announced its 23rd anniversary. Catapult provides strategic public relations programs and narrative services to B2B tech firms around the world and helps clients generate awareness and lead market positions, especially within the software delivery space.
"We are excited to enter our 23rd year serving the B2B tech community, and we are especially proud of our impact on companies in software delivery, DevOps, Cloud, and Kubernetes," said Terri Douglas, co-founder and principal at Catapult PR. "Throughout our tenure, we've learned the importance of delivering high-value services to clients. By honoring these practices for 23 years, we've helped dozens of companies stand out, and generate awareness and recognition from important industry stakeholders."
Since launching in 1999, Catapult PR has helped B2B technology companies stand out and lead markets through its narrative-driven PR strategy. In addition to core PR services, Catapult PR created an entirely new approach to positioning and messaging called Strategic Narrative Marketing. Its Strategic Narrative Marketing practice helps companies across the globe become industry drivers by developing and executing a narrative-driven strategy to company messaging and category development.
Catapult has deep industry knowledge of the B2B enterprise software industry and has played an integral role in dozens of companies' journeys to category and industry leadership. This highly strategic approach to public relations helps position organizations at the forefront of their industries and catches the attention of potential investors and customers. Catapult offers a blend of media relations, content marketing, social media and thought leadership that delivers results that impact clients' greatest organizational goals.
To learn more about Catapult's services please contact: gmurrel@catapultpr-ir.com
About Catapult PR-IR
Catapult is a narrative-driven PR agency for B2B tech companies. We blend strategic messaging, media and analyst relations, social media and content marketing to help clients align teams, stand out and win markets. Our Strategic Narrative Marketing approach helps companies discover and share "why" they exist.
For more information on Catapult, visit the company's website at http://www.catapultpr-ir.com.
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These Five Companies Minimized the Impact External Challenges Had on Their Companies and Maximized the Impact of Internal Changes
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- isolved Connect 2022 – With the challenges brought on by the global pandemic, the Great Resignation, the Return to Office and the Quiet Quitting outcry, human resource (HR) departments have been faced with myriad challenges. New employee experience leaders emerged during this historical two-year stretch and others cemented their seat at the table where strategic business decisions are made – advocating for automation, digitization, engagement and transformation. Leaders like these were recognized on the final night of isolved Connect, isolved's annual customer and partner conference, across five categories. isolved congratulates the following award winners:
- Transformation Heroes Award: Awarded to Mary Kay Kirgis of Crescent Community Health Center for transforming her organization's employee experience, moving from tactical to strategic and from paper to digital in nearly every face of HR. The judges all agreed that Kirgis is an excellent example of HR professionalism that reflects exceptionally on her organization, its employees and the community Crescent Community Health Center serves.
- Engagement Heroes Award: Awarded to Andrew Davis of Purdy Enterprises an organization that truly meets people where they are. Experiencing rapid growth, Purdy Enterprises has nearly tripled in size in just a few years and has still maintained direct connections with all of their employees – even cooking breakfast every morning. With isolved, they've also cooked up an easy and enjoyable hiring and onboarding process that has kept candidates and new hires engaged. The judges pointed to the way Davis has helped the company save time on payroll, benefits enrollment and hiring and has been an integral reason for its success and win.
- Future of Work Heroes Award: Awarded to Kimberly Crawford of Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Crawford has made continuous improvements to her organization's employee experience to exceed expectations and business results. Crawford has helped the company move away from HR being ticket takers to more modern self-service and HR being a strategic part of the business. She has found ways for her organization to more efficiently complete everyday tasks that save the businesses hours and creates a more modern employee experience – making incremental changes toward a more agile and engaged future workforce.
- People Heroes Award: Awarded to Nicole Rutherford of Solución, Rutherford was honored for going above and beyond to support her team. Rutherford has been described as a patient, genuine and engaging HR leader who goes the extra mile – even driving to locations where an employee may need support. Her empathy and candidness were highlighted in the award-winning nomination.
- Judges' Choice Award: Awarded to a standout individual or company, Lisa Ward of Card Monroe Corp. was honored with the Judges' Choice Award for her efforts to improve employees' daily experience. In addition to fostering a sense of community within her company, Ward ensured the team was using isolved to its full capabilities – maximizing the impact of their investment through training and improved employee records, recruiting and reviews to become more automated, agile and accessible.
"Every nomination for our inaugural isolved Customer Awards humbled us," said Mike Flannery, Chief Customer Officer at isolved. "The innovation and investment happening in employee experience is truly inspiring, knowing that isolved plays a role in how real lives are impacted every day is something we will never take lightly. Each nomination took us on a journey to even better understand how isolved People Heroes serve their companies and communities. A sincere thank you to for everyone who completed a nomination."
In 2022, isolved further committed to meeting customers where they are to educate and empower them. In just this year alone, isolved launched a dynamic online People Heroes Community, will host over 20 local Customer Roadshows through year-end, launched its new People Heroes University experience and, now, celebrated its customers' accomplishments through the Inaugural isolved Customer Awards.
The nomination period for the 2023 isolved Customer Awards will begin in Q2 2023 as will the requests to become a guest judge. For more information about these award winners, follow isolved on LinkedIn for additional highlights.
isolved is an employee experience leader, providing intuitive, people-first HCM technology. Our solutions are delivered directly or through our HRO partner network to more than five million employees and 145,000 employers across all 50 States — who use them every day to boost performance, increase productivity, and accelerate results while reducing risk. Our HCM platform, isolved People Cloud, intelligently connects and manages the employee journey across talent acquisition, HR, payroll & benefits, workforce management and talent management functions. No matter the industry, we help high-growth organizations employ, enable and empower their workforce by transforming employee experience for a better today and a better tomorrow.
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EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Four nights of free music will return to Easthampton for two consecutive weekends at Millside Park, featuring three bands each night.
The dates of the festival are:
- Friday, September 9 – Mtali Shaka Banda, Reyna Tropical, and Freelance.
- Saturday, September 10 – Beau Sasser Trio, Judith Hill, and Dos Santos.
- Friday, September 16 – Puuluup, DakhaBrakha, and Son Rompe Pera.
- Saturday, September 17 – The Jeremy Harman Cello Project, Say She She, and Mauskovic Dance Band.
There will also be an illuminated play structure for children and food from local vendors. The gates open at 5 p.m. and music will play from 6 to 10 p.m., rain or shine. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampshire-county/free-music-returns-to-millside-park-in-easthampton/ | 2022-09-09T14:28:39Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampshire-county/free-music-returns-to-millside-park-in-easthampton/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Technology reduced data transfer time for military helicopters by more than 80%
Using 5G capabilities, network engineers transfer health and usage data from a Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk to Waterton, Colorado, for real-time analysis
STRATFORD, Conn., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and AT&T* securely and rapidly transferred UH-60M Black Hawk health and usage data through an AT&T 5G private cellular network and Lockheed Martin's 5G.MIL® multi-site pilot network in a test conducted Aug. 4 at Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky headquarters in Stratford, Connecticut. The test demonstrated that wireless 5G technologies on the flight line can support accelerated maintenance operations and improved aircraft readiness to support our service members. It also proved highly secure interoperability between the AT&T millimeter wave 5G private cellular network and the 5G.MIL pilot network.
"These 5G capabilities deployed at scale are expected to enable high-speed, secure-data transfer on virtually any flight line, providing another example of how we're advancing our 21st Century Security vision by improving customer readiness and operations," said Dan Rice, vice president of 5G.MIL Programs at Lockheed Martin. "In collaboration with commercial 5G leaders, an interoperable 5G.MIL multi-site, multi-vendor network is another step closer to reality."
The AT&T 5G millimeter wave private cellular network wirelessly transferred data to the 5G.MIL network through ground support equipment from the Black Hawk's Integrated Vehicle Health Management System (IVHMS). The data was then routed to local Sikorsky networks for processing and distribution through the secure Lockheed Martin 5G.MIL pilot network to the Waterton, Colorado, 5G test range site.
Currently, it takes Black Hawk crews about 30 minutes to remove the IVHMS data cartridge from the helicopter, transport it to an operations center and extract the data for analysis. Lockheed Martin used AT&T 5G private cellular technologies to reduce the time required to less than 5 minutes including cartridge removal, demonstrating the potential benefits in time and cost for military and commercial helicopter operations.
The IVHMS provides monitoring and diagnostic capabilities to ensure a more reliable aircraft. It monitors, captures and evaluates detailed aircraft-generated data as a result of flight maneuvers. It also captures aircraft limit exceedances on airframe and dynamic components and monitors temperature and vibration of key components on the aircraft. It does this through hundreds of on-board sensors that report the status of the aircraft by monitoring the airframe, engines, and other dynamic components. Operators assess these thousands of data points to ensure the aircraft is safe, reliable and ready to fly.
"Timely and secure transfer and analysis of mission and operations data are critical to military readiness and effectiveness," said Lance Spencer, client executive vice president, Defense, AT&T Public Sector and FirstNet. "This is one of many areas of commercial 5G innovation we are exploring to support defense, commercial aviation, and related fields where our 5G-related services can modernize legacy processes and help deliver truly transformational benefits."
Lockheed Martin and AT&T also are working with other leading companies in networking and defense to modernize and transform communications capabilities for defense purposes. Future demonstrations are expected to further enhance 5G wireless technology communications solutions for flight lines, aiming to continually shorten aircraft turnaround times to reduce costs and improve military operational readiness. These capabilities deployed at scale can support high-speed, secure-data transfer on both commercial and military flight lines.
AT&T's 5G and private cellular Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) capabilities are deployed together by multiple industrial customers in factories nationwide where they enable ultra-fast, highly secure wireless processing and information transfer.
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Clinical intelligence platform partners with one of Southern California's leading multi-specialty medical groups to support patients and care teams
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Memora Health, the leading technology platform for virtual care delivery and complex care management, today announced a partnership with UP Medical, a multi-specialty medical group, dedicated to raising standards and experience for chronically ill patients, so they can live their best lives. This partnership will leverage Memora's clinical intelligence platform to engage UP Medical patients between visits and reduce the burden of repetitive manual communication on UP Medical's care teams.
UP Medical's care teams will be able to practice at the top of their license with the support of Memora's natural language processing and artificial intelligence technology, which triages patient-reported symptoms and concerns while automating repetitive tasks, such as answering frequently asked questions and setting up recurring reminders and check-ins. In addition, UP Medical's patients using Memora's SMS-based platform will receive proactive outreach to ensure adherence to care plans, resulting in earlier interventions, more frequent touch points with their care teams, and ultimately, better health outcomes.
"We're very excited to partner with UP Medical and roll out our platform across the multi-specialty medical groups to modernize their care delivery and empower care teams to spend less time on screens and more time being the superhumans they were trained to be," said Manav Sevak, co-founder, and CEO of Memora Health. "It is clear how forward-thinking the team at UP Medical is regarding how they want to empower their care teams and patients. Likewise, at Memora, we're also committed to empowering clinicians and patients: our technology enables clinicians to practice at the top of their license while simultaneously supporting patients throughout their care journeys."
Memora's platform will initially be used by UP Medical's Southern California-based medical groups specializing in behavioral health, substance use disorder, vascular care, and podiatry. UP Medical, which is in a period of significant growth and has increased its staff by over 50 percent in the past year, will leverage Memora's platform to enable increased scalability and ensure a seamless experience for patients as well as their care teams.
"At UP Medical, we're committed to meeting patients where they are and reimagining health care as we know it," said Annie Willett-Thomas, Vice President of Healthcare Strategy and Operations at UP Medical. "We're thrilled to partner with Memora to increase patient engagement outside our clinic walls and enable our care teams across specialties to prioritize critical patient needs and spend less time on routine, time-consuming tasks."
Memora Health helps healthcare organizations digitize and automate care journeys, making complex care delivery simple for patients and clinicians to navigate. Memora Health ingests existing data on clinical workflows, converts them into cohesive messaging journeys that guide patients through their care episodes, and automates the completion of simple follow-up tasks in the EHR. Memora's platform reduces care team notifications by nearly 40%, has an average patient NPS over 70, and improves engagement and clinical outcomes across diverse populations. Memora Health is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with clients and team members worldwide. For more information about Memora Health, visit memorahealth.com.
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WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury is reportedly seeking information about Donald Trump's Save America leadership PAC as investigations into the former president continue to expand.
ABC News first reported Thursday that subpoenas issued in recent weeks have asked recipients about the political action committee's formation, its fundraising activities and its spending.
The Department of Justice declined to comment. A Trump spokesman did not respond to requests.
Trump is now the subject of numerous ongoing federal and state investigations, including several probing his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol building, his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, and how thousands of government records, including documents with highly classified markings, ended up at his private Mar-a-Lago club.
Trump aggressively fundraised off the 2020 election, capitalizing on his supporters' anger about and refusal to accept his loss. During its hearings, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack said Trump’s fundraising machine had collected some $250 million from his campaigns to “Stop the Steal” and others in the aftermath of the election, mostly in small-dollar donations from Americans. One plea for cash went out 30 minutes before the Jan. 6 insurrection.
“Not only was there the big lie, there was the big ripoff,” Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., said of the efforts.
No credible evidence has emerged to support Trump's claims that the election was marred by mass fraud. Numerous state and local elections officials, including Trump's own attorney general and judges he appointed, have also rejected such claims.
Trump's PAC — which he has used to pay for his post-presidential rallies, other travel, legal bills and even the portraits of him and the former first lady that will one day hang in the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery — has raised millions since its creation. It ended July with just under $100 million cash-on-hand, according to government filings. | https://www.krem.com/article/news/nation-world/grand-jury-probing-trump-save-america-leadership-pac-reports-say/507-7ad62c6a-79aa-4cbe-b6f8-93674b991f75 | 2022-09-09T14:33:06Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/news/nation-world/grand-jury-probing-trump-save-america-leadership-pac-reports-say/507-7ad62c6a-79aa-4cbe-b6f8-93674b991f75 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WASHINGTON — Finding out that shrinkflation, adorkable, subvariant and even pumpkin spice are now officially in the dictionary might make you exclaim “Yeet!”
ICYMI, those are five of the 370 words and phrases that Merriam-Webster added to its dictionary this month, the publisher announced Wednesday. Oh yeah, ICYMI, short for “in case you missed it,” was also added.
“Some of these words will amuse or inspire, others may provoke debate. Our job is to capture the language as it is used,” Peter Sokolowski, Merriam-Webster's editor at large, said in a statement. “Words offer a window into our ever-changing language and culture, and are only added to the dictionary when there is clear and sustained evidence of use.”
Worldwide inflation has made shrinkflation a household word. It is defined by the Springfield, Massachusetts publisher as “the practice of reducing a product’s amount or volume per unit while continuing to offer it at the same price.” Think, going to the grocery store and finding that orange juice is no longer available in 64 fluid ounce (1.9 liter) cartons, just 59 ounce.
Pumpkin spice — that polarizing blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and allspice that's used to flavor, well, just about everything every fall these days — has been around for years but is finally in the dictionary.
Many of the words are slang or used informally on social media. Adorkable, a mashup of dorky and adorable, means “socially awkward or quirky in a way that is endearing.” Yeet is either “used to express surprise, approval, or excited enthusiasm” or as a verb to mean “to throw especially with force and without regard for the thing being thrown,” according to Merriam-Webster's definition.
The worldwide coronavirus pandemic has pushed terms once heard almost exclusively in medical circles onto everyone's tongue, including subvariant, booster dose, and emergency use authorization, which are all new dictionary entries.
Many new words are drawn from popular culture, including the verb MacGyver, inspired by the television character who can make or repair just about anything with ordinary items within reach.
If all the new words are overwhelming, try listening to the calming dawn chorus, defined as: “the singing of wild birds that closely precedes and follows sunrise especially in spring and summer.” | https://www.krem.com/article/news/nation-world/merriam-webster-new-dictionary-words/507-bd0a1cf7-b541-4401-8d53-26a3f878457b | 2022-09-09T14:33:12Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/news/nation-world/merriam-webster-new-dictionary-words/507-bd0a1cf7-b541-4401-8d53-26a3f878457b | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BOISE, Idaho — On Sept. 14, the three-part documentary series "Sins of Our Mother" airs on Netflix. The docu-series is about Lori Vallow, who is charged with killing her two Rexburg kids, Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
Their remains were found on her current husband's property in 2020. Now, with the documentary about the case hitting television screens ahead of the couples' trial, the question arises—could this impact jury selection?
To find out, KTVB reached out to Dave Leroy, the former Idaho Attorney General, Former Lieutenant Governor and defense lawyer.
KTVB also checked in with JJ's grandparents, Kay and Larry Woodcock, to get their thoughts on the potential impact and their feelings ahead of the docu-series' premiere.
The 'End Times' author from Idaho is Lori Vallow's fifth and current husband. The couple is now charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the deaths of Vallow's kids, as well as Daybell's late wife -- Tammy Daybell.
Tammy died in October 2019, a month after the children went missing. The upcoming Netflix series shines a light on Lori's oldest son—Colby.
"Sins of Our Mother" comes four months before the couple is set to stand trial in January 2023 in Ada County, some 300 miles away from where the kids' remains were found.
"Ironically, jury selection was moved from eastern Idaho to Ada County to minimize the exposure and press and any kind of publicity that had attended the case," Leroy said.
Leroy said any kind of publicity has the potential to influence a person's judgement in terms of making a decision about a case, should they be selected as a juror.
"In every jury case, there is a process at the very beginning called voir der, where the jurors or prospective jurors are subjected to interrogation by the prosecutor, by the defense lawyer and by the judge from time to time," Leroy said. "The specific question as to jurors is, 'can they be fair? Are they biased?' A part of those questions is, 'what do you know about the facts of the case? Have you learned anything from any source that may influence you as a juror?' The rules for jurors is that you must decide the case, only on the evidence you hear in the courtroom and see in the courtroom, not nothing from the outside."
In the same conversation, Leroy also said just because someone has heard of Lori Vallow, does not necessarily disqualify them from being a juror.
"The judge will instruct the jury that perhaps everyone in the room has heard the name Lori Vallow, or may have heard something, a bit of something about the case," Leroy said. "The real question is, 'have you formed, based on what you've heard, an opinion about the guilt or the innocence of the defendant in this case?'"
JJ's grandparents, Kay and Larry Woodcock, have been at many of the case's proceedings.
"I believe that as a juror, if I was elected to go and beyond, you know, to be a juror, if I did have a bias, it's my duty, to be honest and tell them I'm biased and I don't need to be in the jury," Kay said. "So, I believe that it's up to the people that are in the jury pool to make a choice and I hope that they all make the right choice, because we don't want to have to do this again."
This has already been a long and trying road for the Woodcocks and their family.
"When they announced the trial date, I was able to finally kind of see the light at the end of the tunnel," Kay said. "Now as as we're approaching it, it's just, let's get it—let's get it done."
As the parties involved gear up for Lori and Chad's trial, and summon potential jurors, Kay and Larry are also summoning their inner strength.
"How do you prepare to learn things that you know are going to just kill your soul? If it was a boxing match, you train and you put together a plan and the bell rings and you get hit smack in the nose the first time," Kay said. "All the plans go out."
Larry added, "when you're sitting in that seat and they start talking about my little man, I don't care how prepared you are, you lose it. You just lose it and that's that first punch."
Kay jumped in, "then we go back to the corner and we catch our breath. Then we go back out again and we just keep doing it and we keep doing it. We'll keep doing it until we don't have to do it anymore."
Until that moment comes, Kay and Larry just want closure.
"We're tired and we simply want, we simply want to bury the kids, the way they should have had a proper burial a long time ago," Larry said.
It's something they haven't been able to do since investigators found JJ and Tylee more than two years ago.
"They are waiting on the defense to decide if they're gonna want to second autopsies on them, and that is why we're waiting," Larry said. "Until that happens, we can't do anything. At this point, my life is simply giving those two children what they deserve—putting them to rest. What happens to Lori and Chad is it's in the jury's hand."
Kay and Larry told KTVB they do plan on watching the Netflix documentary.
They also said one thing that helps them get through all of this is the support from their family, but also support from people here in Idaho and across the country.
They even get messages of support from people as far as Dubai.
The Woodcocks said they want closure for not only JJ and Tylee, but also Tammy Daybell and Charles Vallow—Kay's brother and Lori's fourth husband.
Lori is charged with conspiracy to murder Charles and that trial is set to begin in Arizona once the trial is complete here in Idaho.
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LOS ANGELES — The NFL season is officially here after Thursday night's opener in Los Angeles as the Buffalo Bills dominated the defending champion Rams.
But the best part about Thursday football is there's 15 more NFL games to go in Week 1.
There are plenty of great storylines coming into the 2022-23 season after a historic offseason filled with plenty of big moves including Russell Wilson being traded to Denver, top wide receivers Davante Adams, Tyreek Hill and AJ Brown all on new teams and plenty more.
All year long, Locked On Podcast Network analysts Brian Peacock and Matt Williamson, hosts of the daily Peacock and Williamson NFL Show, will pick five games each week to predict the scores with their "Pick 5" NFL picks of the week.
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New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins
Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
Watch: CBS
Spread: MIA-3, O/U 45
Brian Peacock: Dolphins 20, Patriots 17
Matt Williamson: Dolphins 17, Patriots 20
Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings
Time: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET
Watch: FOX
Spread: GB -1, O/U 47
Brian Peacock: Packers 17, Vikings 14
Matt Williamson: Packers 21, Vikings 17
Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals
Time: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET
Watch: CBS
Spread: KC -6, O/U 53.5
Brian Peacock: Chiefs 30, Cardinals 21
Matt Williamson: Chiefs 34, Cardinals 20
Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers
Time: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET
Watch: CBS
Spread: LAC -3.5, O/U 52.5
Brian Peacock: Chargers 28, Raiders 17
Matt Williamson: Chargers 35, Raiders 24
Tampa Bay Bucs at Dallas Cowboys
Time: Sunday, 8:15 p.m. ET
Watch: NBC
Spread: TB -2.5, O/U 50
Brian Peacock: Cowboys 27, Bucs 24
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SEATTLE — A WNBA game would not usually be considered a venue where animosity toward an NFL quarterback would be on display and an indication of what might be coming.
But there it was a month ago during a tribute video to Sue Bird before the final regular-season home game of her career. When Russell Wilson's face was shown on the video board, the fans of Seattle responded with some unexpected — and rather noticeable — boos.
That was just a small sampling of what Wilson may hear Monday night when he makes his highly anticipated debut in Denver and returns to Seattle with the Broncos and Seahawks meeting to open the NFL season in a made-for-prime time showcase.
The moment Wilson was traded to Denver in March, ending his decade as the leader under center in Seattle, this game was circled. And then the NFL did the honor of placing it as the conclusion to the first week of the regular season.
A big spotlight. With an even bigger story line.
"I was fortunate to play there for 10 years. I know they'll be rowdy. I know they will be excited. I know that. It's 'Monday Night Football,' so it'll be a special environment," Wilson said. "And listen, I think that I gave my heart and soul every day. I know nothing less. And hopefully it'll be positive, but at the same time I know we've got a game to play."
The reception Wilson will receive has become a debated topic because his departure from Seattle wasn't clean. It was shrouded in a bit of unknown -- how much did Wilson forced his way out and how much were the Seahawks ready to move on?
The answer is that it was a mix of both. Wilson was ready for a new environment and a new challenge. Seattle was ready to begin a rebuild where the quarterback wasn't the center of the offense, but rather a piece that makes it function.
Wilson's legacy in Seattle is unmatched. He is the quarterback of Seattle's first and only Super Bowl championship team. But that likely won't stop the noise of disapproval that will come his way on Monday.
"You're either competing or you're not. I'm leaving it up to the 12s," Seattle coach Pete Carroll. "It's game time and we're going for it, so however they take it, I'll follow their lead on that. I'm not going to be involved with that kind of opportunity to react, so I don't have to make that decision. We'll see what happens. But I'm going to leave it up to the 12s. I think they'll know exactly what to do."
While Carroll seemed to be in favor of loud raucousness directed at his former quarterback, at least one former teammate wanted Wilson's time in Seattle to be recognized appropriately.
"I think that Seattle should cheer him on for everything that he's done, helped bring a Super Bowl to this community, all that different type of stuff. He's an amazing guy," Seattle wide receiver Tyler Lockett said.
GENO'S TIME
The replacement for Wilson in Seattle will be Geno Smith to begin the season.
For Smith, it's his first chance at being the starting quarterback to begin the season since 2014 with the New York Jets. Smith began Seattle's offseason program as the leader in the competition with Drew Lock and never gave it up, although Lock didn't play well enough during the preseason to warrant a change in the order.
"I can't imagine that he's not in the best position to own the offensive as he's ever been," Carroll said of Smith.
OTHER DEBUT
While Wilson's return will be primary focus of the night, it will also be Nathaniel Hackett's debut as a head coach in the NFL. Hackett was hired by the Broncos after three stints as an offensive coordinator around the league, the last being the previous three seasons in Green Bay.
Hackett's father Paul was twice a head coach at the college level and was replaced after three seasons at USC by Carroll in 2000.
"I was very excited to come to this organization because of (general manager) George Payton," Hackett said. "I believed in him. I loved the relationship that we gained throughout the interview process and with his whole support staff."
ROOKIE WATCH
Seattle could be starting as many as four members of its rookie class in key positions.
First-round pick Charles Cross and third-rounder Abe Lucas are expected to start at left and right tackle, respectively. Fifth-round selection Tariq Woolen could be in line to start at cornerback due to injuries in the secondary, and fourth-rounder Coby Bryant might be Seattle's option as the starting nickel cornerback.
While he might not start, pass rusher Boye Mafe is expected to be heavily involved in the rotation of Seattle's edge rushers. And once healthy following hernia surgery, running back Ken Walker III should be a big part of Seattle's offense.
DYNAMIC DUO
Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon are back to give Denver a 1-2 punch out of the backfield. Only, this year, it's Williams who will be featured.
Gordon didn't help his case by skipping most of the Broncos' offseason program, as has been his habit, after signing a one-year deal.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Russell Wilson has started 84 games at Lumen Field in Seattle, including a half dozen playoff matchups. His return Monday night with the Denver Broncos marks his first game there as a visitor.
So, he knows he'll hear the full-throated din of the Seahawks' famed "12th man" crowd while he's trying to listen to play calls from rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett and relay them to his teammates.
What he's unsure of is whether he'll be treated with venom or veneration in his return to Seattle, where he played for a decade, leading the Seahawks to the playoffs eight times with two trips to the Super Bowl and the franchise's only championship parade.
"I know they'll be rowdy. I know they'll be excited. I know it's 'Monday Night Football'. So, it'll be a special environment," Wilson said Thursday. "Listen, I think that I gave my heart and soul every day, and I know nothing less. So, hopefully it'll be positive. But at the end of the day we've got a game to play."
One thing's for sure, Wilson said: No matter how he's viewed at his homecoming, "I'll forever have love in my heart for Seattle."
Wilson had a record of 104-53-1 for the Seahawks, but his relationship with coach Pete Carroll soured in recent years and he was traded to Denver last March for a package of draft picks and players, including QB Drew Lock, who lost a training camp competition with Wilson's former backup, Geno Smith.
Wilson has made a point of saying nothing but positive things about his time in Seattle, but an ESPN story this week detailed the drama that led to the blockbuster trade, including juicy tidbits suggesting some in Seattle's camp felt Wilson was a declining player and was more concerned with personal accolades than winning games.
"I don't worry about all this stuff," Wilson said. "People have opinions and thoughts and ideas and everybody has their own right to think what they want to think. You know, I know how the whole thing went and how it transpired and just the whole situation.
"At the same time, I know every second of it I enjoyed in terms of being there and just trying to give my all every day," Wilson added. "That's all I know. And at the end of the day, every play, every game, every situation, hurt, dinged up, highest moments, lowest moments sometimes, I gave my all and that's all I can give."
The ESPN article noted Wilson's camp was upset when it learned the Seahawks had called the Browns before the 2018 NFL draft to discuss a trade that would have swapped Wilson for the top overall pick.
"Definitely they tried to (trade me) a couple times and tried to see what was out there," Wilson said. "It's part of the business and it's part of being a professional. Upset probably is the wrong word.
"I believe in my talent and who I am, and I believe that I'm one of the best in the world. I don't worry about anything else other than that. My focus has always been on winning."
The Broncos gave up Lock and two starters, tight end Noah Fant and defensive end Shelby Harris, along with five draft picks, including their first- and second-rounders this year and next for Wilson and a fifth-round pick.
Last week they signed their 33-year-old QB to a five-year, $245 million extension through 2028.
General manager George Paton's trade for Wilson solved a six-year QB conundrum in Denver, where the Broncos churned through 10 different starters following Peyton Manning's retirement in 2016, including a different one in each of the past five season openers.
Wilson, who didn't take a single snap in the preseason, insists he won't get caught up in the emotions of his return to Seattle.
"At the end of the day you've still got to get prepared the way you always get prepared and when you get outside of that realm and start thinking about everything else ... you're wasting time," Wilson said. "I don't think winners waste time on things that have nothing to do with the game."
Relishing his reunion is something that will come down the road, Wilson added.
"There'll be time in place to think back and reflect on it all and like I said, Seattle forever means the world to me, man," Wilson said. "I just loved it there, you know? Like I said, I played 10 years there, it was amazing experience and I loved every second of it." | https://www.krem.com/article/sports/nfl/seahawks/wilson-disputes-critical-report-calls-seattle-special/281-853cbfa2-e7e0-4159-a627-3b805baa69a2 | 2022-09-09T14:33:36Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/sports/nfl/seahawks/wilson-disputes-critical-report-calls-seattle-special/281-853cbfa2-e7e0-4159-a627-3b805baa69a2 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Blight, public safety, infrastructure rise as top justifications for using eminent domain
With the possibility that eminent domain will be used to obtain the former Albertson's property on North College Avenue, we focused our conversation starter last week on whether and when it is acceptable for a government agency in Colorado to use eminent domain.
Eminent domain allows Colorado's government agencies to take private property at fair market value without the owners' consent. It has been used in Fort Collins for street and other infrastructure improvements. (Former city manager Darin Atteberry said at a recent North Fort Collins Business Association meeting that it is rarely used and the city has been "judicious" about it.)
From the archives: Fort Collins' eminent domain hammer rarely falls
One high-profile and contentious pursuit of land through eminent domain in recent years was for the Prospect Road and College Avenue intersection improvements in 2017. City Council passed an ordinance in 2016 authorizing using eminent domain to take 1,200 square feet of a homeowner's property for the project, which added turn lanes and improvements for pedestrians. The project targeting the intersection, one of the city's busiest, had been in the city's sights for years.
In our question last week, we asked participants to answer: When would you support or oppose such action, and how does its potential use to redevelop the Albertsons location fit into your view?
Fort Collins' City Charter says only: "The city shall have power to acquire within or without its corporate limits lands, buildings, and other properties, and any interest in land and air rights over land, and may take the same upon paying just compensation to the owner as provided by law." And it states that a tourism improvement district does not have the power of eminent domain.
On one end of the spectrum, many said they felt eminent domain should be rarely used because government shouldn't be interfering in private business interests. They questioned: Who defines whether the action results in "public good," and how is that even defined?
"Almost never or .0000000001% of the time," Cole T. said, answering the question directly. "It is stealing, it is the taking some thing that is not yours. And when I hear the 'greater good' argument ... it makes me think: it’s about money."
The rare exception for Cole is in extreme cases involving public safety, such as if "the property was dangerous (eg: emitting poisonous fumes) and the owner would not address the problem."
"Condemning property to advance private business interests is wrong," said John W. and Judi T., but they said public safety, health and right-of-way uses, like improving intersections, is an outcome where eminent domain could be justified.
While eminent domain is frequently used for road improvements, Meg D. wonders if residents have overlooked reasonable reasons to use it for other needs:
"I think as a nation, especially in the past 50 years, we've primarily used eminent domain in the interests of the automobile. If it will benefit the car driver, then it's good. If the benefit is unrelated to motorists, we're simply not as used to it. But the decades of 'eminent domaining' houses and businesses and utterly ruining neighborhoods and damaging people by driving a highway through a community (so called 'urban renewal' that wrecked the lives of millions across America) is familiar. Because we've seen it done more recently, we're still more comfortable with it, despite all the data showing how damaging it's been."
She suggested a more wholistic evaluation:
"I think we need to be thinking with the overall good of the community in mind," Meg said. "If eminent domain is used for X, Y, or Z, will the city bring in more taxes? (That's actually kind of important. If the city can't cover its expenses, then we either lose services or we'll need to raise taxes.) Will it improve the lives of residents? In other words, will this acquisition, and the purpose for which it's being done, be good for residents (not just white or rich residents), be good for the city, help us reach sustainability goals, improve community resilience, etc.?"
Traversing the spectrum, Jacob Z. is more comfortable with using eminent domain because fair compensation is attached to it:
"When a government agency takes private property, including real property, the owner is paid fair market value and is therefore made whole. Governments may only take for a 'public purpose'; however, governments ought to have very broad discretion to decide what constitutes a 'public purpose.' This discretion should not be disturbed absent clear evidence of abuse. Honestly, I don’t feel there should be any limits at all — property owners are made whole with payment of fair value for the property taken just as they would have been had the property been taken (converted) by a non-government entity. The scales are balanced no harm has been done."
But determining fair market price may be difficult in the current real estate market, Stacie J. said: "My biggest problem with eminent domain is the rapidly changing real estate market, especially when the market has been making large gains over a short period of time. The fair market value in a market like this might be 20% less than it will be next year."
In the case of the Albertsons, Dylan J. contends there are reasons eminent domain makes sense:
"If the property has 'sat largely vacant since Albertsons closed in 2014,' and the grocery chain hasn't seemed willing to work with other businesses interested in leasing the space in their absence, then Albertson's clearly isn't looking to generate revenue with it. A building sitting vacant for that long with no obvious development plans is a blight. If they are not willing to lease it out or sell it to local businesses, then they're hampering the economic development of North Fort Collins. If the city has plans that could provide services to those neighborhoods and is willing to justly compensate the current owners at market rates, then this would be a fair, just, and ethical use of eminent domain."
Mike P. isn't so sure the Albertsons case has merit just because the city has been unable to make contact with the real estate investment trust. "Really? Check public records; property tax are paid in full, and SOS has registered agent and principal information. If the city cannot find the owner, they are not trying. But somehow they know the private lease is up in 2030?"
Commenters wrestled with the idea of whether a sustained vacancy is a good enough reason to use eminent domain. How detrimental or benign is allowing a vacant property to remain open when there are developers who want to give it life?
"After living four years in Detroit, my personal view is that actively used buildings make for better communities," Meg D. said.
"It certainly does beg the question: What should city rules be regarding vacant properties and should large corporations with significant land holdings within city limits be allowed to just leave them vacant? Especially at a time when we're desperate for more housing? There's an understanding that parks and open space are meant to be vacant. But to what extent do we feel that buildings should be left vacant? Are we, as a community, getting the best value we can out of vacant buildings?"
The conversation ultimately raises the question of whether the city should have certain standards or guidelines that define when it would or would not choose to go down the road of eminent domain, rather than freestyling on individual cases, however "judicious" it may be when it comes to eminent domain. | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/opinion/2022/09/09/heres-what-justifies-using-eminent-domain-in-fort-collins/66836372007/ | 2022-09-09T14:34:08Z | coloradoan.com | control | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/opinion/2022/09/09/heres-what-justifies-using-eminent-domain-in-fort-collins/66836372007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
There's no air conditioning. So how can PSD best preserve students' learning environment?
Poudre School District joined other districts across the Front Range this week when they let students out early due to unusually hot temperatures that caused classrooms to reach temperatures of 80 to 90 degrees, even after Labor Day.
The district plans to start compiling the cost of air conditioning its remaining schools that don't have it − 60% of schools. That might require voter funding. PSD will also consider modifying the calendar in future years, and it has been opening doors to classrooms before school in order to let more heat out and keep classrooms cooler for longer.
Thompson School District was in a similar boat, while Windsor and Severance schools remained open because "a majority" of schools have air conditioning, according to the Weld RE-4 school district.
If and until cooling systems can be added, what are the best alternatives (or combinations of tactics) to help provide students and teachers with an environment conducive to learning?
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Click on the "View Comments" box at the top or bottom of this story at Coloradoan.com/opinion to join the conversation. Print readers can participate online or by sending their thoughts to opinion@coloradoan.com. | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/opinion/2022/09/09/how-should-psd-manage-hot-spells-in-the-absence-of-air-conditioning/67268226007/ | 2022-09-09T14:34:14Z | coloradoan.com | control | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/opinion/2022/09/09/how-should-psd-manage-hot-spells-in-the-absence-of-air-conditioning/67268226007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
New Delhi: India has declared one day of state mourning on Sunday as a mark of respect to Britain's Queen Elizabeth-II who breathed her last on Thursday.
"Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, passed away on September 8, 2022. As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, the government of India has decided that there will be one-day state mourning on September 11 throughout India," an official statement said.
The national flag will be flown at half-mast on the day of mourning throughout India on all buildings where the national flag is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment on the day, it said.
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed condolences at the demise of Queen Elizabeth II.
"In their messages, they noted that she was a stalwart of our times; a compassionate personality and provided inspiring leadership to her nation and people," a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs said.
The British High Commission has opened a book of condolence at the High Commissioner's residence here for people wishing to pay their respects. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2022/09/09/queen-elizabeth-death-india-state-mourning.html | 2022-09-09T14:34:14Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2022/09/09/queen-elizabeth-death-india-state-mourning.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
What are the factors Fort Collins City Council should weigh in minimum wage decision?
A majority of Fort Collins City Council members signaled this week in a work session that they support raising Fort Collins' minimum wage, perhaps to $18 per hour over three years or $19 per hours over four years. But the exact rate or an implementation schedule is still up in the air. As of now, council is planning to take up the issue of setting a local separate minimum wage at its Nov. 15 meeting after directing city staff to present options.
Colorado's minimum wage is now $12.56 an hour, or $9.54 an hour for tipped employees. Meanwhile, the national minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.
What questions do you think still need to be answered in order for council to decide this issue? What factors do city staff and council members need to take time with before identifying the final options and making their decision? What is your reasoning for where you stand on raising the minimum wage?
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What to know about Middle Tennessee vs. CSU football: TV info, betting odds and more
Jay Norvell and the new-look Colorado State football team are ready for the home debut.
The Rams are back in Fort Collins after a Week 1 road game and are expected to have a crowd around 30,000 to see the new era of CSU football.
Middle Tennessee comes to Canvas Stadium to face the Rams as both teams look for bounce-back efforts after losses.
The 2 p.m. Mountain time kickoff will be broadcast on Evoca TV and streamed on the Mountain West network. Here's what to know about the game and how to watch and listen online.
When/where: 2 p.m. MT Saturday, Sept. 10 at Canvas Stadium on the Colorado State University campus in Fort Collins.
- Denver metro area on Local3 (including Fort Collins)
- Colorado Springs on MeTV (channel 11.2)
- Evoca is a new TV service structured like cable television but delivered over broadcast TV.
- Subscriptions are $25/month, plus receiver. Receivers can be rented for $5 a month or bought for $20. There's no monthly contract for the service itself.
How to watch the Mountain West Network:
- Stream online for free at TheMW.com/watch
- The Mountain West app is available on most smart devices and can be downloaded on the Apple app store, Google Play and more.
The broadcast team on TV will be Brian Roth (play-by-play) and Mark Driscoll (analyst).
How to listen on the radio:
- The CSU broadcast is available on KUAD 99.1 FM, ESPN 1600 AM (Denver), SiriusXM channel 971/381 and the TuneIn app.
- CSU's radio team will be Kevin McGlue (play-by-play), Ricky Brewer (analyst) and Marty Cesario (reporter).
Betting line: CSU opened as a 6.5-point favorite and is now favored by 10.5, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Path to a win:What CSU football needs to do to find a way back in the win column
Saturday's weather in Fort Collins: After a week of temperatures near 100, a cool front lowers the number for Saturday. The high is projected at 58 degrees with a 60% chance of rain. Morning showers are expected, with a cloudy afternoon but light winds.
Attendance/tickets: Canvas Stadium has a seating capacity of 36,500. Single-game and multi-game pass tickets can be purchased at CSURams.com/tickets, by calling 970-491-7267 or via the stadium box office, which opens four hours before kickoff. A crowd of around 30,000 is expected.
Gameday guide:What to know about Canvas Stadium for fans going to Saturday's CSU football
Coaches: Middle Tennessee is coached by Rick Stockstill, who is in his 17th season as Middle Tennessee coach. His career record is 101-99 (all with the Blue Raiders). CSU is coached by Jay Norvell, who is in his first year leading the Rams. He's 33-27 in five seasons as a head coach and 0-1 at CSU.
Team records: Both are 0-1 after Week 1 blowout losses.
Last week: CSU lost 51-7 on the road at top-10 Michigan. Middle Tennessee lost 44-7 on the road at James Madison.
Series: The teams have never met.
Follow sports reporter Kevin Lytle on Twitter and Instagram @Kevin_Lytle. | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/sports/csu/football/2022/09/09/what-channel-csu-football-vs-middle-tennessee-football/66120186007/ | 2022-09-09T14:34:26Z | coloradoan.com | control | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/sports/csu/football/2022/09/09/what-channel-csu-football-vs-middle-tennessee-football/66120186007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Ekiti State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps has arrested no fewer than 234 suspected criminals across the state.
This was made known by the Corps commander of the network, Brigadier General Joe Komolafe (rtd) and he said the state has the lowest crime rates, compared to other states of the federation.
Komolafe, while briefing newsmen in his office in Ado Ekiti on Friday on the activities of the security network since its establishment in 2020 said the suspects were in connection with kidnapping, robbery, burglary, cultism and rape.
According to him, other offences include human trafficking, drug-related offences and farmers/herders clashes.
The corps commander, who attributed the success story to the efforts put in place by the state’s governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi and other sister security networks in the state, said the crime rate has reduced to the barest minimum due to the collaboration.
Komolafe who admitted that no society globally is completely free of crimes and criminals said Ekiti residents should expose criminal elements in their localities to rid them of crimes.
While highlighting some of the achievements of the organisation, Komolafe, mentioned some of the challenges that are being faced to include, “absence of sophisticated weapons to combat the criminals, lack of adequate, correct and timely information and the failure of the people to make themselves available as witnesses in the trial of suspects.”
He charged well-meaning Ekiti sons and daughters, home and in the diaspora to invest more in the security network of the state as security is everybody’s business.
While appreciating some individuals and communities, that have reached out to the organization, he also appealed for more financial assistance to ease the burden on the government.
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- EDITORIAL: Gorbachev’s Exit | https://tribuneonlineng.com/amotekun-arrests-243-suspects-in-ekiti/ | 2022-09-09T14:40:53Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/amotekun-arrests-243-suspects-in-ekiti/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
These Five Companies Minimized the Impact External Challenges Had on Their Companies and Maximized the Impact of Internal Changes
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- isolved Connect 2022 – With the challenges brought on by the global pandemic, the Great Resignation, the Return to Office and the Quiet Quitting outcry, human resource (HR) departments have been faced with myriad challenges. New employee experience leaders emerged during this historical two-year stretch and others cemented their seat at the table where strategic business decisions are made – advocating for automation, digitization, engagement and transformation. Leaders like these were recognized on the final night of isolved Connect, isolved's annual customer and partner conference, across five categories. isolved congratulates the following award winners:
- Transformation Heroes Award: Awarded to Mary Kay Kirgis of Crescent Community Health Center for transforming her organization's employee experience, moving from tactical to strategic and from paper to digital in nearly every face of HR. The judges all agreed that Kirgis is an excellent example of HR professionalism that reflects exceptionally on her organization, its employees and the community Crescent Community Health Center serves.
- Engagement Heroes Award: Awarded to Andrew Davis of Purdy Enterprises an organization that truly meets people where they are. Experiencing rapid growth, Purdy Enterprises has nearly tripled in size in just a few years and has still maintained direct connections with all of their employees – even cooking breakfast every morning. With isolved, they've also cooked up an easy and enjoyable hiring and onboarding process that has kept candidates and new hires engaged. The judges pointed to the way Davis has helped the company save time on payroll, benefits enrollment and hiring and has been an integral reason for its success and win.
- Future of Work Heroes Award: Awarded to Kimberly Crawford of Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Crawford has made continuous improvements to her organization's employee experience to exceed expectations and business results. Crawford has helped the company move away from HR being ticket takers to more modern self-service and HR being a strategic part of the business. She has found ways for her organization to more efficiently complete everyday tasks that save the businesses hours and creates a more modern employee experience – making incremental changes toward a more agile and engaged future workforce.
- People Heroes Award: Awarded to Nicole Rutherford of Solución, Rutherford was honored for going above and beyond to support her team. Rutherford has been described as a patient, genuine and engaging HR leader who goes the extra mile – even driving to locations where an employee may need support. Her empathy and candidness were highlighted in the award-winning nomination.
- Judges' Choice Award: Awarded to a standout individual or company, Lisa Ward of Card Monroe Corp. was honored with the Judges' Choice Award for her efforts to improve employees' daily experience. In addition to fostering a sense of community within her company, Ward ensured the team was using isolved to its full capabilities – maximizing the impact of their investment through training and improved employee records, recruiting and reviews to become more automated, agile and accessible.
"Every nomination for our inaugural isolved Customer Awards humbled us," said Mike Flannery, Chief Customer Officer at isolved. "The innovation and investment happening in employee experience is truly inspiring, knowing that isolved plays a role in how real lives are impacted every day is something we will never take lightly. Each nomination took us on a journey to even better understand how isolved People Heroes serve their companies and communities. A sincere thank you to for everyone who completed a nomination."
In 2022, isolved further committed to meeting customers where they are to educate and empower them. In just this year alone, isolved launched a dynamic online People Heroes Community, will host over 20 local Customer Roadshows through year-end, launched its new People Heroes University experience and, now, celebrated its customers' accomplishments through the Inaugural isolved Customer Awards.
The nomination period for the 2023 isolved Customer Awards will begin in Q2 2023 as will the requests to become a guest judge. For more information about these award winners, follow isolved on LinkedIn for additional highlights.
isolved is an employee experience leader, providing intuitive, people-first HCM technology. Our solutions are delivered directly or through our HRO partner network to more than five million employees and 145,000 employers across all 50 States — who use them every day to boost performance, increase productivity, and accelerate results while reducing risk. Our HCM platform, isolved People Cloud, intelligently connects and manages the employee journey across talent acquisition, HR, payroll & benefits, workforce management and talent management functions. No matter the industry, we help high-growth organizations employ, enable and empower their workforce by transforming employee experience for a better today and a better tomorrow.
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Berlin: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) risks being banned from the Olympic Games by December if it does not resolve a number of governance and election disputes, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Thursday.
The IOC Executive Board also decided to postpone its session in Mumbai in May, 2023, to September/October, 2023.
The IOA elections were due last December but have been held up by a court case seeking to change its constitution in line with rules stipulated by the national sports code.
The IOC said the issues should be resolved by the time of its session in December or the IOA would be banned, meaning that would stop Indian athletes from competing at any Olympics and block any funding to the IOA from the IOC.
"In order to agree on a constructive solution and establish a roadmap leading to National Olympic Committee (NOC) elections, the IOC will organise a joint meeting with all parties concerned later this month in Lausanne," the Olympic body said in a statement.
"In view of the uncertain situation, the IOC Session due to take place in Mumbai in May, 2023, has been postponed until September/October, 2023."
"Depending on the decisions taken during its next meeting in December, 2022, relating to the NOC (National Olympic Committee) of India, the IOC Executive Board will decide as to whether the IOC Session in 2023 should be maintained in India or be relocated."
The IOA was previously banned at the end of 2012 after elections saw a corruption-tainted official voted in as secretary general.
The South Asian nation returned to the Olympic fold two years later during the 2014 Sochi Winter Games after voting in a new set of officials.
The IOC also warned the Guatemalan national Olympic committee of a ban next year if a domestic legal dispute is not resolved.
Paris will hold the next summer Olympics in 2024. The 2026 winter Games will be staged by Milan and Cortina D'Ampezzo in Italy. | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/other-sports/2022/09/09/indian-olympic-association-risks-being-banned-from-olympics-ioc.html | 2022-09-09T14:42:56Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/other-sports/2022/09/09/indian-olympic-association-risks-being-banned-from-olympics-ioc.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Zurich: Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday achieved yet another historic feat as he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Diamond League Finals title here.
Chopra began with a foul but jumped to the top spot with a throw of 88.44m -- his fourth career best -- in his second attempt, and that turned out to be his winning effort. He had 88.00m, 86.11m, 87.00m and 83.60m in his next four throws.
Olympic silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic finished second with a best throw of 86.94m which he registered in his fourth attempt. Julian Weber of Germany was third with a best of 83.73m.
The 24-year-old Indian superstar is now the Olympic champion, World Championships silver medallist and Diamond League champion. All these he had achieved in just 13 months. He had won the Olympic gold on August 7 last year in Tokyo.
He has produced 88m-plus throw six times this season which showed his consistency. He holds the national record of 89.94m, which he achieved this season.
Chopra also ended his international season with a history-scripting performance. The Diamond League Finals can be considered as the most prestigious competition outside of Olympics and World Championships.
It was Chopra's third appearance in the Diamond League Finals. He had finished seventh and fourth respectively in 2017 and 2018.
Chopra was also awarded a Diamond Trophy, USD 30,000 prize money and a wild card for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
He, however, has already qualified for the World Championships as his Lausanne-leg winning throw breached the 85.20m qualifying mark.
The Diamond League encompasses 32 Diamond Disciplines, following a championship style model. Athletes earn points at the 13-series meet to qualify for the final of their respective disciplines.
Chopra had made a spectacular return from a one-month injury lay-off by winning the Lausanne-leg of the Diamond League series on August 26 and qualifying for the Finals here.
He had become the first Indian to clinch a Diamond League meet title in Lausanne with his third career-best throw of 89.08m.
He had missed the Birmingham Commonwealth Games (July 28 to August 8) due to a minor groin injury he had suffered during his silver-winning performance in the World Championships in USA in July.
The six-man field in Zurich was without world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, who is recovering from injuries after he was assaulted inside a boat in his country last month.
With Thursday's win, Chopra has beaten the 31-year-old Vadlejch for the fifth time since winning gold in Tokyo Olympic Games in August last year.
Vadlejch was sixth and fourth when Chopra finished second in Paavo Nurmi Games (June 14) and Stockholm Diamond League (June 30).
While Chopra won silver in World Championships in Eugene, Vadlejch clinched a bronze before the pair again clashed in Lausanne on August 26. | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/other-sports/2022/09/09/neeraj-chopra-wins-diamond-league-finals-zurich.amp.html | 2022-09-09T14:43:02Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/other-sports/2022/09/09/neeraj-chopra-wins-diamond-league-finals-zurich.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
DALLAS, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) announced the appointment of Tamera Fenske to the role of Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective September 19, 2022.
Fenske will have global responsibilities for procurement, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, safety, and sustainability, as well as the company's Global Nonwovens division. She will report to Mike Hsu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kimberly-Clark, and become a member of the company's executive leadership team.
"Tamera's proven leadership in supply chain and business transformation make her the right leader for our world-class supply chain operation," said Hsu. "I'm looking forward to her leadership as we continue to maximize the full potential of our global manufacturing footprint to drive our growth strategy for long-term value creation."
Fenske joins Kimberly-Clark with deep experience leading manufacturing and supply chain operations. Most recently, she served as senior vice president of manufacturing and supply chain for 3M Company where she led the end-to-end supply chain for the company in the U.S. and Canada across all its business groups and markets.
During her 22-year tenure with 3M, Fenske held various senior roles leading manufacturing, supply chain and operations for each of the company's global businesses, as well as plant management. She brings additional prior experience from Marathon Ashland Petroleum and Dow Chemical Company.
"I'm inspired by Kimberly-Clark's purpose of Better Care for a Better World, and how it's guiding future growth and societal impact," said Fenske. "I'm looking forward to working with the teams producing the company's trusted, iconic brands that provide care for billions of people around the globe and finding ways to provide even more access to Kimberly-Clark's essential products."
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.
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New Delhi: Breaching the 90m mark would have been the icing on the cake but Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra is far from disappointed having become the first Indian to win the Diamond League trophy in Zurich on Thursday.
The mop-haired 24-year-old fouled his first attempt but secured victory with his second throw measuring 88.44m under overcast conditions at the Letzigrund Stadium.
Czech Jakub Vadlejch finished second behind Chopra like in the Tokyo Olympics with a best attempt of 86.94m, while reigning European champion Julian Weber of Germany came third with 83.73m.
In a video conference with the Indian media on Friday, Chopra said he was not disappointed at falling short of the 90m mark.
"It is a magical mark, it's a barrier, but let's say I hit the 90m mark and do not win a medal, then what is the point?" he said.
"Winning a medal is the main thing, not the distance. I'm rather happy that I have been so consistent this season.
"I am under no pressure to breach the 90m mark. It will happen when it has to."
Chopra, who has a personal best of 89.94m, took heart from his return from a groin injury that kept him out of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
The Haryana athlete said winning an event with a relatively modest throw demonstrated his ability to master difficult conditions.
"You have elite athletes competing in these events and if conditions are tough and you can handle it better than them, even a throw of 85m can get you a medal.
"Medal is more important than the mark. People don't remember the distance, they remember where you finished on the podium."
The Diamond League trophy wrapped up a memorable season for Chopra, who also became the first Indian to win a silver at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene in July. | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/other-sports/2022/09/09/people-only-remember-where-you-finished-on-the-podium-neeraj-chopra.amp.html | 2022-09-09T14:43:15Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/other-sports/2022/09/09/people-only-remember-where-you-finished-on-the-podium-neeraj-chopra.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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