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Football: Big Central Player of the Week ballot for Week 2
Welcome to the second MyCentralJersey.com’s Big Central Conference Readers’ Choice Football Player of the Week poll of the 2022 season.
Voting closes Thursday at noon.
Please note that the votes don't always show up immediately. There are lags for the votes to register and a winner isn't declared until hours after the poll closes.
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Kyle Hall
Rahway
It would be understandable if Rahway came out flat against Lincoln playing just over 24 hours after learning that senior teammate Ali Muhammad unexpectedly died. Hall, though, provided a spark when he scooped up a fumble and bolted 68 yards for the score three minutes into the game. Rahway won 45-16 as Hall had 162 rushing yards on nine carries and two catches for 70 yards with four total touchdowns.
More:Big Central Conference Week 2 football scoreboard, complete coverage
RJ Hart
Hunterdon Central
The junior quarterback is a big reason why the Red Devils (2-1) have already matched their win total for the last two years combined. Saturday, their resurgent season continued with a 28-21 win over Elizabeth. Hart threw for 211 yards (11-for-19) with three touchdowns and rushed for 92 yards and a score on 16 carries. Tied 21-21 in the fourth quarter, Hall’s 67-yard TD pass to Trevor Fisch gave Hunterdon Central the victory.
Old Bridge
Danny Hennessey
With the graduation of star running back Lawrence Hunter III, somebody needed to step up in Old Bridge’s backfield. The senior has emerged as the go-to back. Friday, he rushed for 140 yards on 24 carries and scored three times – twice in the fourth quarter – as the Knights beat South Brunswick 27-22. He has 307 rushing yards in three games this season.
Antonio Rivera
Piscataway
The senior had a couple highlight-film plays in Piscataway’s 19-14 win over Franklin. After dropping a punt in the first quarter, he scooped it up and darted 94 yards down the left sideline for a touchdown. He also scored the winning TD after breaking for a 52-yard score with 2:51 left. Rivera showed he's a good leader following a dropped potential interception by doing 25 pushups on the sideline as a self punishment for the missed play.
Aidan Sangiray
Dunellen
The junior is one of the weapons in Dunellen’ single-wing attack. In Friday’s 29-14 win over Highland Park, Sangiray rushed for 131 yards on 21 carries and scored a pair of touchdowns in the first half as the Destroyers earned the win. He took in a 14-yard run and finished a drive with a 1-yard run to boost Dunellen.
Michael Schmelzer
Montgomery
The junior has helped Montgomery to its first 3-0 start since 2007 and just the second in the program’s 22-year history. Saturday, the Cougars kept rolling in a 35-7 win at Plainfield as Schmelzer fired up 229 passing yards on a 12-for-20 day with touchdown passes of 59, 70 and 14 yards.
Tequan Thomas
Linden
In the preseason, Linden coach Al Chiola said that the quarterback is an exciting player to watch. The junior displayed his skills in the Tiger’s 31-0 win over Woodbridge by rushing for 140 yards on 17 carries and a score, while throwing a pair of touchdowns. Thomas finished 5-for-8 for 89 yards as Linden improved to 1-1. | https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2022/09/11/big-central-conference-nj-football-week-2-player-of-the-week-ballot/69485310007/ | 2022-09-11T19:09:15Z | mycentraljersey.com | control | https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2022/09/11/big-central-conference-nj-football-week-2-player-of-the-week-ballot/69485310007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Warner says intelligence committee briefing on Trump docs not yet a sure thing
Senate Intelligence Chair Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said Sunday he's unsure when Congress will get a briefing from the intelligence community on the damages from classified documents that were allegedly mishandled by former President Trump.
Driving the news: A federal judge last week accepted Trump's request for a special master to review evidence seized by the FBI in the search of Mar-a-Lago for personal or potentially privileged materials. The government isn't able to use the evidence until the special master's review.
What he's saying: “My understanding is there is some question because of the special master appointment by the judge in Florida whether they can brief at this point,” Warner told CBS' "Face the Nation" on Sunday.
- “We need clarification on that from that judge as quickly as possible because it is essential that the intelligence community, leadership at least, get a briefing of the damage assessment.”
Context: Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines has said the U.S. intelligence community is conducting an assessment of the potential risks stemming from the removal of the classified and top secret documents.
The bottom line: “I believe that it’s our congressional duty to have that oversight,” Warner said when asked why Congress should get the details of an ongoing investigation.
- “Remember what’s at stake here is the fact that if some of these documents involved human intelligence and that information got out, people will die.
- "If there are penetrations of our signals intelligence, literally years of work could be destroyed. If there's intelligence that's been shared with us by allies and that is mishandled, all of that could be in jeopardy."
What to watch: "I believe there will be a briefing as soon as there's clarification whether this can be performed or not," Warner said. | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/11/sen-mark-warner-trump-classified-documents-congress-briefing | 2022-09-11T19:10:12Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/11/sen-mark-warner-trump-classified-documents-congress-briefing | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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NASHVILLE, Tn. – U.S. Army Soldiers and Veterans apart of The Mission Continues, clean up litter on Old Hickory Road at Nashville, Tennessee. The Mission Continues is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect veterans with under-resourced communities working alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, tackle food insecurity, foster neighborhood identity, and more. (U.S. Army Video by Spc. Christian Cote).
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New Delhi: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday took a swipe at the government over the renaming of Rajpath as Kartavya Path and asked if all Raj Bhavans should not also be rechristened as Kartavya Bhavans.
He further went on to say that Rajasthan should be renamed Kartavyasthan.
"If Raj Path is to be renamed Kartavya Path, shouldn't all Raj Bhavans become Kartavya Bhavans," he said on Twitter.
"Why stop there? Rename Rajasthan as Kartavyasthan?" he also said.
The government changed the name of Rajpath to Kartavya Path with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying Rajpath symbolised India's "slavery" and so has been consigned to history.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra had also raised a similar question on Friday when she tweeted, "Will all Raj Bhavans be now known as Kartavya Bhavans?"
On Saturday, she put out another tweet, "Meanwhile new BJP in charge for WB can ride on the Kartavyadhani Express to Sealdah enjoying his Kartavya kachoris followed by a nice sweet Kartavya bhog. Yummy."
The BJP has named Mangal Pandey, its former Bihar minister, as the party incharge of West Bengal. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2022/09/11/shashi-tharoor-rajpath-renaming-india-govt.html | 2022-09-11T19:27:41Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2022/09/11/shashi-tharoor-rajpath-renaming-india-govt.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
(iSeeCars) – The moment your teen gets their driver’s license can be bittersweet. While it’s exciting to be officially relieved of chauffeur duties, it’s also frightening handing the keys over to a newly-minted driver. And for parents who choose to help their teen with the car search financially, it can be difficult to find a safe and reliable car that falls within budget, especially in the current used car market.
To help parents find peace of mind, iSeeCars determined the safest and most reliable cars for teens across multiple vehicle categories for under $25,000. These cars achieved a score of 8.5 or above (out of 10) on an iSeeCars quality analysis that takes into account long-term reliability and the average safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). While standard and available advanced safety features vary across models, the cars on this list have basic safety features like electronic stability control and front airbags. Additionally, the vehicles on this list have a combined MPG of over 20 to help minimize the amount of money new drivers will need to spend on gas.
Here are the best cars for teens by vehicle category:
Best Small Car for Teens
Honda Civic (Coupe)
2017 iSeeCars Safety and Reliability Score: 9.6
Average Used Car Price: $22,785
Although the Honda Civic’s coupe body style was discontinued for the 2021 model year, drivers who want the sportiest version of the vehicle will be able to find it used. Civics from the 2017 model year come standard with a rearview camera, and a suite of advanced safety features that include forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assist. Automatic high-beam headlights are also available.
Best Luxury Small Car for Teens
2017 Volvo S60
iSeeCars Safety and Reliability Score: 9.4
Average Used Car Price: $23,135
The Volvo S60 proves it’s possible to have a safe and reliable luxury car for under $25,000. The 2017 Volvo S60 comes standard with the Volvo City Safety feature, which activates emergency braking if a low-speed collision is imminent. A suite of active safety features are also available such as automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, active lane control, and automatic high beam headlights. Front-wheel drive comes standard, and all-wheel drive is also available. The 2017 Volvo S60 also earns the highest award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which is the Top Safety Pick+ designation.
Best Midsize Car for Teens
2017 Honda Accord (Sedan)
iSeeCars Safety and Reliability Score: 9.5
Average Used Car Price: $21,851
The Honda Accord is the best midsize sedan for teens. The Accord is praised for its sporty handling while offering more passenger room than most of its competitors. The Accord’s base engine gets an EPA-estimated 27 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway, which are excellent ratings for its class. It comes with active safety features including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and automatic high-beam headlights. The 2017 Honda Accord earned a Top Safety Pick+ from the IIHS.
Best Luxury Midsize Car for Teens
2015 Lexus ES 350
iSeeCars Safety and Reliability Score: 9.5
Average Used Car Price: $24,252
The Lexus ES 350 has a spacious and luxurious interior as well as a long list of standard safety features, including forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, road sign detection, and automatic high-beam headlights. All-wheel drive is available when paired with its four-cylinder engine option.
Best Large Car for Teens
2015 Toyota Avalon
iSeeCars Safety and Reliability Score: 9.9
Average Used Car Price: $21,107
The Toyota Avalon is the best large car for teens. The Avalon has ample passenger and cargo space, and an interior full of high-end materials, including synthetic leather upholstery. The 2015 Avalon comes standard with a rearview camera, and adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert are available on higher trims.
Best Luxury Large Car for Teens
2015 Acura RLX
iSeeCars Safety and Reliability Score: 8.9
Average Used Car Price: $22,682
The 2015 Acura RLX large luxury sedan boasts stellar safety scores and below-average cost of ownership. It comes standard with a rearview camera, lane departure warning, and forward collision warning.
Best Small SUV for Teens
2017 Subaru Outback
iSeeCars Safety and Reliability Score: 9.2
Average Used Car Price: $24,894
The Subaru Outback’s ambiguity as a wagon-like SUV offers the smooth driving dynamics of a car and the utility of an SUV. The 2017 Outback was awarded the Top Safety Pick+ safety designation from IIHS. Available safety features include blind spot monitoring, forward and rear collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and steering-responsive automatic headlights.
Best Luxury Small SUV for Teens
2015 Acura RDX
iSeeCars Safety and Reliability Score: 9.1
Average Used Car Price: $20,749
The 2015 Acura RDX has above average cargo space for a small SUV and excellent safety ratings. However, the 2015 RDX lacks active safety features beyond a backup camera.
Best Midsize SUV for Teens
2015 Honda Pilot
iSeeCars Safety and Reliability Score: 9.3
Average Used Car Price: $21,060
Earring the spot as the best midsize SUV for teens is the 2015 Honda Pilot. The Honda Pilot offers a smooth ride and above-average gas mileage for its class. The Pilot comes standard with a rearview camera, and front and rear parking sensors are available on the top trim. The redesigned 2016 Pilot adds more standard and available active safety features, but will cost more on the used market.
Best Luxury Midsize SUV for Teens
2015 Acura MDX
iSeeCars Safety and Reliability Score: 9.0
Average Used Car Price: $23,924
The 2015 Acura MDX is the luxury version of the Honda Pilot. The MDX comes standard with a rearview camera, while forward collision warning, blind spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control are available. The 2015 MDX was awarded the Top Safety Pick+ from the IIHS.
Best Minivan for Teens
2015 Honda Odyssey
iSeeCars Safety and Reliability Score: 8.7
Average Used Car Price: $21,889
While minivans may not be a popular vehicle choice for teens, they might come in handy for teens who want a lot of cargo space. The Honda Odyssey comes standard with a rearview camera, and forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and Honda’s LaneWatch blind spot camera system are available on upper trims.
Best Hatchback/Wagon for Teens
2019 Subaru Impreza
iSeeCars Safety and Reliability Score: 8.5
Average Used Car Price: $23,784
The Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive, which is rare for its class. Not only is it one of the best AWD cars on the market because of its quality and value, it’s also fuel efficient, with a combined mpg of 31. The reliable and safe Impreza comes standard with a rearview camera, and driver assistance features like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking are available. The Impreza earned a IIHS Top Safety Pick+ designation for its 2019 model.
Best Luxury Wagon for Teens
2015 Volvo V60 Wagon
iSeeCars Safety and Reliability Score: 8.8
Average Used Car Price: $18,252
The 2015 Volvo V60 luxury wagon meets our safety and reliability criteria and has a used car price of $18,252. The V60 offers 24 cubic feet of cargo space behind its rear seat, making it a more spacious alternative to a standard sedan. The 2015 Volvo V60 earns the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ designation and comes standard with Volvo’s City Safety system, which can automatically apply the brakes in an emergency if the car is traveling at speeds of 31 mph or below. Available safety features include front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, adaptive headlights with automatic high beams, a driver drowsiness monitor, road sign detection, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control.
Best Hybrid Car for Teens
2017 Toyota Prius
iSeeCars Safety and Reliability Score: 8.8
Average Used Car Price: $24,967
The Toyota Prius hatchback offers plenty of passenger and cargo room, plus a suite of standard safety features including a rearview camera, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control. Available safety features include blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, adaptive headlights, traffic sign recognition, and automatic emergency braking. The 2017 Prius also earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ designation.
Best Luxury Hybrid Car for Teens
2015 Lexus ES 350h
iSeeCars Quality Score: 9.3
Average Used Car Price: $24,052
The 2015 Lexus ES 350h is a reliable and safe used car for under $25,000. The ES 300h has excellent fuel economy with an estimated 40 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway. The Lexus ES 350h comes standard with a rearview camera and available safety features include lane departure warning, park assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross traffic alert.
Important Safety Features to Protect Teen Drivers
When choosing a car for your teen driver, it’s important to consider a vehicle’s driver assistance features. Newer vehicles are more likely to have these advanced driver assistance features, but there are other safety features that are commonly found on older model vehicles. Here are the most important safety features to consider:
- Electronic stability control (ESC): Electronic stability control automatically applies the brakes when a vehicle skids or slides on slippery surfaces or curvy roads. This safety technology is so important that it has been required in most vehicles since 2012.
- Backup/Rear cameras: Backup/Rear cameras have been mandatory in new vehicles as of May 2018. However, this technology is common in older vehicles.
- Forward-collision warning with automatic braking: This technology uses sensors to detect what’s in front of your car while monitoring your car’s speed. If a crash is imminent, it will give a warning. If you don’t stop on your own, the system will automatically apply the brakes.
- Blind spot threat detection. Blind spot detection uses sensors to alert drivers to vehicles that are not yet visible but are in adjacent lanes.
Bottom Line:
Having a teen driver can be worrisome, but the car buying experience doesn’t have to be. Whatever your vehicle preference, there is a high-quality used vehicle to suit your needs for under $25,000. Making a good choice for a teen’s first vehicle purchase can provide much-needed peace-of-mind.
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Methodology:
iSeeCars analyzed over 1.7 million used cars sold between May and July 2022 to find cars with an average price under $25,000. It then combined this pricing information with reliability and safety scores from its Best Cars Rankings, along with the latest mpg values, to determine the best cars for teens. Cars were required to have a minimum mpg of 20 and a combined reliability and safety score of at least 8.5 out of 10 to be included.
About iSeeCars.com
iSeeCars.com is a car search engine that helps shoppers find the best car deals by providing key insights and valuable resources, like the iSeeCars free VIN check reports and Best Cars rankings. iSeeCars.com has saved users over $343 million so far by applying big data analytics powered by over 25 billion (and growing) data points and using proprietary algorithms to objectively analyze, score and rank millions of new cars and used cars.
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(The Hill) – The nation’s supply of food could take a hit if railroad workers go on strike, driving up prices at the grocery store and limiting U.S. grain exports to countries facing famine.
As soon as next week, 115,000 freight rail workers could walk out if they cannot reach a new contract with railroads, potentially shutting down the national rail network that transports 20 percent of all grain shipments.
While unions say they want to avert a strike, and Congress has the power to block it, the U.S. food sector is rattled by the prospect of a national railroad shutdown in the middle of peak harvest season.
A ‘devastating ripple effect’
Even a short-lived interruption “would create a devastating ripple effect” on the nation’s fragile supply chains, said Lee Sanders, senior vice president of government relations and public affairs at the American Bakers Association.
“Rail-dependent facilities would be unable to receive materials and ingredients, and millions of Americans a day would be unable to receive the baked goods they rely on to feed themselves, their families, and communities,” she said.
A railroad shutdown in mid-September would quickly overwhelm grain storage facilities, leaving farmers with few options to store their crops and boosting the chance of spoilage. Many grain processors would shut down, raising the price of bread and other common items, while farmers would be saddled with huge crop quantities and lower commodity prices.
“It’s kind of a double whammy when you hit both the beginning and the end of the supply chain,” said Max Fisher, chief economist at the National Grain and Feed Association.
Freight railroads also carry roughly half of fertilizer, and farmers can’t afford delays, according to a Wednesday letter to congressional leaders from The Fertilizer Institute.
“If farmers do not receive fertilizer, it results in lower crop yields, higher food prices, and more inflation for consumers,” Corey Rosenbusch, the group’s CEO, told lawmakers.
Soaring food costs — which agricultural groups blame partially on existing railroad disruptions — have hit American families particularly hard. Grocery prices rose 13.1 percent over the last year ending in July, the largest annual increase in more than four decades, according to Labor Department data.
There typically isn’t a backup plan for crops that are transported by rail, particularly when the trucking industry is already struggling to keep pace with demand. The same goes for coal, crude oil, steel, lumber, car parts and other items frequently loaded onto freight trains.
A nationwide railroad work stoppage would cost the U.S. economy more than $2 billion per day and cause shipping containers to stack up at ports, according to estimates from the Association of American Railroads.
Grain exports and global food security
Because roughly one-third of U.S. grain exports travel by rail, a work stoppage would also cut down on America’s ability to ship food to foreign nations, particularly those in East Africa and the Middle East that face a risk of famine following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
A coalition of food and agricultural groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, urged lawmakers on Thursday to block a freight rail strike, warning that it would have “devastating consequences” for global food security.
“Congress must be willing to act to ensure our farmers and ranchers can continue to help feed the world,” the groups wrote in a letter to the top lawmakers on transportation committees.
The United Nations estimates that the number of people facing acute food insecurity has risen from 145 million to 345 million since 2019, and 50 million people in 45 countries are nearing famine.
Russia blocked off Ukraine’s access to the Black Sea at the onset of the invasion, cutting off nations that rely on Ukraine to provide large shipments of grain and cooking oil.
The warring countries signed a deal to open up Black Sea shipments in July, but Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday criticized the agreement, prompting fears that he could abandon it entirely.
What lies ahead
U.S. rail workers could legally strike as soon as Sept. 16 after the White House-appointed Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) released recommendations last month meant to bring railroads and unions closer to a deal.
Five unions have reached tentative agreements with railroads on a new contract based on the PEB recommendations, which call for 24 percent raises over five years and back pay but don’t address workers’ concerns about grueling hours and limited time off.
The bulk of rail workers belong to unions that haven’t struck a deal. And a recent online survey from grassroots group Railroad Workers United found that more than 9 in 10 railroad workers would vote to reject the PEB recommendations and go on strike.
If workers vote for a strike, Congress would likely intervene to block it. They could then vote to fast-track a new contract. Railroads, retailers, growers and other industries are largely urging lawmakers to simply implement the terms laid out by the PEB.
Still, some business groups are worried about the prospect of a slow congressional response to a rail walkout, driven either by lawmakers’ inexperience with the issue or political games ahead of the midterms.
The Biden administration, eager to avoid more economic disruption just before November, is pushing unions and railroads to secure an agreement before the issue comes before Congress. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh joined a negotiation session Wednesday before the National Mediation Board.
“We are confident the parties will make every effort to negotiate in good faith toward a mutually acceptable solution, and we urge both sides to do so promptly,” a White House official said in an email. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/how-a-railroad-strike-could-send-food-prices-soaring/ | 2022-09-11T19:33:26Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/how-a-railroad-strike-could-send-food-prices-soaring/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 29 |
(The Hill) – The nation’s supply of food could take a hit if railroad workers go on strike, driving up prices at the grocery store and limiting U.S. grain exports to countries facing famine.
As soon as next week, 115,000 freight rail workers could walk out if they cannot reach a new contract with railroads, potentially shutting down the national rail network that transports 20 percent of all grain shipments.
While unions say they want to avert a strike, and Congress has the power to block it, the U.S. food sector is rattled by the prospect of a national railroad shutdown in the middle of peak harvest season.
A ‘devastating ripple effect’
Even a short-lived interruption “would create a devastating ripple effect” on the nation’s fragile supply chains, said Lee Sanders, senior vice president of government relations and public affairs at the American Bakers Association.
“Rail-dependent facilities would be unable to receive materials and ingredients, and millions of Americans a day would be unable to receive the baked goods they rely on to feed themselves, their families, and communities,” she said.
A railroad shutdown in mid-September would quickly overwhelm grain storage facilities, leaving farmers with few options to store their crops and boosting the chance of spoilage. Many grain processors would shut down, raising the price of bread and other common items, while farmers would be saddled with huge crop quantities and lower commodity prices.
“It’s kind of a double whammy when you hit both the beginning and the end of the supply chain,” said Max Fisher, chief economist at the National Grain and Feed Association.
Freight railroads also carry roughly half of fertilizer, and farmers can’t afford delays, according to a Wednesday letter to congressional leaders from The Fertilizer Institute.
“If farmers do not receive fertilizer, it results in lower crop yields, higher food prices, and more inflation for consumers,” Corey Rosenbusch, the group’s CEO, told lawmakers.
Soaring food costs — which agricultural groups blame partially on existing railroad disruptions — have hit American families particularly hard. Grocery prices rose 13.1 percent over the last year ending in July, the largest annual increase in more than four decades, according to Labor Department data.
There typically isn’t a backup plan for crops that are transported by rail, particularly when the trucking industry is already struggling to keep pace with demand. The same goes for coal, crude oil, steel, lumber, car parts and other items frequently loaded onto freight trains.
A nationwide railroad work stoppage would cost the U.S. economy more than $2 billion per day and cause shipping containers to stack up at ports, according to estimates from the Association of American Railroads.
Grain exports and global food security
Because roughly one-third of U.S. grain exports travel by rail, a work stoppage would also cut down on America’s ability to ship food to foreign nations, particularly those in East Africa and the Middle East that face a risk of famine following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
A coalition of food and agricultural groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, urged lawmakers on Thursday to block a freight rail strike, warning that it would have “devastating consequences” for global food security.
“Congress must be willing to act to ensure our farmers and ranchers can continue to help feed the world,” the groups wrote in a letter to the top lawmakers on transportation committees.
The United Nations estimates that the number of people facing acute food insecurity has risen from 145 million to 345 million since 2019, and 50 million people in 45 countries are nearing famine.
Russia blocked off Ukraine’s access to the Black Sea at the onset of the invasion, cutting off nations that rely on Ukraine to provide large shipments of grain and cooking oil.
The warring countries signed a deal to open up Black Sea shipments in July, but Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday criticized the agreement, prompting fears that he could abandon it entirely.
What lies ahead
U.S. rail workers could legally strike as soon as Sept. 16 after the White House-appointed Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) released recommendations last month meant to bring railroads and unions closer to a deal.
Five unions have reached tentative agreements with railroads on a new contract based on the PEB recommendations, which call for 24 percent raises over five years and back pay but don’t address workers’ concerns about grueling hours and limited time off.
The bulk of rail workers belong to unions that haven’t struck a deal. And a recent online survey from grassroots group Railroad Workers United found that more than 9 in 10 railroad workers would vote to reject the PEB recommendations and go on strike.
If workers vote for a strike, Congress would likely intervene to block it. They could then vote to fast-track a new contract. Railroads, retailers, growers and other industries are largely urging lawmakers to simply implement the terms laid out by the PEB.
Still, some business groups are worried about the prospect of a slow congressional response to a rail walkout, driven either by lawmakers’ inexperience with the issue or political games ahead of the midterms.
The Biden administration, eager to avoid more economic disruption just before November, is pushing unions and railroads to secure an agreement before the issue comes before Congress. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh joined a negotiation session Wednesday before the National Mediation Board.
“We are confident the parties will make every effort to negotiate in good faith toward a mutually acceptable solution, and we urge both sides to do so promptly,” a White House official said in an email. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/how-a-railroad-strike-could-send-food-prices-soaring/ | 2022-09-11T19:33:26Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/how-a-railroad-strike-could-send-food-prices-soaring/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 29 |
LONDON (AP) — “The Crown,” Netflix’s acclaimed series about Queen Elizabeth II and her family, has paused production due to the monarch’s death.
A spokesperson for the series said production was paused on Friday “as a mark of respect” and will also be suspended on the day of the queen’s funeral.
The show is in production on its sixth season. Its first two seasons starred Claire Foy as the young princess Elizabeth ascending to the throne and gradually growing into her role as monarch, and seasons three and four featured Olivia Colman as a more mature queen. The show has gradually moved closer to current events. Netflix recently revealed casting of the actors who are playing Prince William and his wife Kate in the sixth season.
Its fifth season, with Imelda Staunton playing the queen, will premiere in November.
The show has won 22 Emmy Awards so far, including one outstanding drama series trophy and best drama actress honors for Foy and Colman. Josh O’Connor, who played Prince Charles in 13 episodes, also won the best drama actor Emmy for his portrayal of the future king as a young man. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/the-crown-pauses-production-because-of-queens-death/ | 2022-09-11T19:33:33Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/the-crown-pauses-production-because-of-queens-death/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
(WXIN) — While fall begins on Sept. 22, leaf peepers in most parts of the United States will have to wait a few weeks until peak foliage time, according to one prediction map.
The Smoky Mountains are one of the most popular places to catch leaves changing color, and its 2022 Fall Foliage Prediction map is a tool designed to help travelers decide on the best time to visit.
Using a complex algorithm, the map forecasts county-by-county fall foliage based on millions of data points. The data includes historical temperatures, historical precipitation, forecast temperatures from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; historical leaf peak trends, and even user-generated information.
The northernmost states in the contiguous U.S. are the first to see the changing of leaves, and the trend slowly trickles down to the southernmost states.
Across the U.S., the peak foliage happens sometime between Oct. 3 and Nov. 21.
For Smoky Mountain visitors, the leaf peeping doesn’t get better than the week of Oct. 31.
In the Midwest, the second and third weeks of October are typically the peak times, depending on your location, according to the Almanac. The change there starts by late September.
In the New England area, also beloved for its colorful fall leaves, peak foliage will be around Oct. 10, according to the foliage prediction map.
Why do leaves change color?
Chlorophyll is the compound that gives leaves their green color and helps plants by converting sunlight into “food” through photosynthesis.
As the days get shorter and colder in the fall, chlorophyll in leaves breaks down and reveals the natural colors underneath, including red, orange and yellow.
The colors are based on chemicals in the leaves like carotenoids and anthocyanin, according to the Harvard Forest.
What’s the effect of the weather?
“Another important part of leaf-peeping is knowing the right time to go!” according to the Almanac. “For the best experience, not only should leaves be near their peak colors, but the weather should be agreeable, too.”
While many folks prefer blue skies and full sun to view the brilliance of the changing colors, others say a lightly overcast day could make the colors appear to “pop against the somber skies.”
The least desirable conditions are rain and wind, the latter of which can result in prematurely bare trees, the Almanac said. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/when-is-peak-fall-foliage/ | 2022-09-11T19:33:46Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/when-is-peak-fall-foliage/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
(NEXSTAR) – Lots of Americans leave college wishing they could have a do-over, a nationwide survey found.
It’s not just the heavy drinking on game days or all-nighter study sessions people regret, the Federal Reserve Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking found. Many people end up regretting their choice in college major.
The Washington Post’s Department of Data analyzed the findings of the Federal Reserve survey and found nearly 50% of people who studied humanities or the arts eventually regretted that choice. Not far behind, about 45% of people surveyed who studied social and behavioral sciences also wished they’d picked something different.
More than a third of people who studied education, business, law and life sciences also regretted their choice. Over 40% of people who went to vocational school reported regrets, as well.
According to the newspaper’s analysis, the amount of student loans people had didn’t seem to affect whether or not they had regrets.
Perhaps hoping to avoid such regrets (or massive student loans), fewer people enrolled in college in 2020 when compared to ten years prior. In 2020, 19.4 million students were enrolled in college or university courses, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). That figure was down 10% from 2010. The COVID-19 pandemic likely also played a role in declining enrollment that year, as many college campuses shut down and temporarily switched to distance learning.
The major people were least likely to regret, the Federal Reserve survey found, was engineering. Despite that popularity, engineering is still a far less common choice than other majors, NCES says. Three times as many people graduate with a degree in business than with a degree in engineering. However, the data shows it is a growing field of study from year to year.
And even though it ranked lowest when it came to regrets, about a quarter of engineering students still wished they’d done things differently, the Washington Post reported. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/nearly-half-of-people-who-choose-these-college-majors-regret-it-federal-survey-finds/ | 2022-09-11T19:33:52Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/nearly-half-of-people-who-choose-these-college-majors-regret-it-federal-survey-finds/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Two American Indian tribes in South Dakota have joined forces to purchase 40 acres around the Wounded Knee National Historic Landmark, the site of one of the deadliest massacres in U.S. history.
The Oglala Sioux and the Cheyenne River Sioux said the purchase of the land on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation was an act of cooperation to ensure the area was preserved as a sacred site. More than 200 Native Americans — including children and elderly people — were killed at Wounded Knee in 1890. The bloodshed marked a seminal moment in the frontier battles the U.S. Army waged against tribes.
“It’s a small step towards healing and really making sure that we as a tribe are protecting our critical areas and assets,” Oglala Sioux Tribe President Kevin Killer told The Associated Press.
The tribes agreed this week to petition the U.S. Department of the Interior to take the land into trust on behalf of both tribes. The Oglala Sioux tribe will pay $255,000 and the Cheyenne River Sioux tribe will pay $245,000 for the site, Indian Country Today reported. The title to the land will be held in the name of the Oglala Sioux tribe.
Marlis Afraid of Hawk, a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe whose grandfather, Albert Afraid of Hawk, survived the 1890 massacre as a 13-year-old boy, said she was overjoyed to see the tribes take ownership. She said she carries on the oral tradition of telling her grandchildren how her grandfather survived by fleeing through a ravine after a rifle held by a U.S. calvary soldier failed to fire at him.
As a member of a group that represents the descendants of the massacre’s survivors, she had initially raised objections to the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s purchase of the land, but said the joint purchase made her feel “honored and grateful.”
Members of the Oglala Sioux, Standing Rock Sioux, Rosebud Sioux and Cheyenne River Sioux tribes were all at Wounded Knee in 1890, Afraid of Hawk said.
She hoped the site could be used for “education for the people who come and see the massacre site.”
“They need to know the history. It needs to come through the true, true Lakota people,” she said.
The tribes’ agreement ends a decades-long dispute over ownership of a site that has figured largely in Indigenous people’s struggles with the U.S. government. Jeanette Czywczynski became sole owner of the property after her husband, James, died in 2019. He had purchased the property in 1968.
The Czywczynski family operated a trading post and museum there until 1973, when American Indian Movement protesters occupied the site, destroying both the post and Czywczynski’s home.
The 71-day standoff that left two tribal members dead and a federal agent seriously wounded led to heightened awareness about Native American struggles and propelled a wider protest movement.
The family moved away from the area and put the land up for sale, asking $3.9 million for the 40-acre parcel nearest the massacre site even though the land, including an additional adjacent 40-acre plot, had been assessed at $14,000.
In 2013, film star Johnny Depp announced a plan to buy the property and donate it to the Oglala Sioux tribe. Depp, who played the role of Tonto in a remake of the film, “The Lone Ranger,” was criticized for trying to capitalize on the film by making unsubstantiated claims of having Native American ancestry. Depp did not follow through on the purchase.
Killer, the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s president, said the tribe’s resolution for the land purchase calls for it to be preserved as a sacred site.
He said, “There’s still a lot of unresolved artifacts and items that should be left undisturbed.”
Manny Iron Hawk, another member of the Wounded Knee Survivor’s Association, said he saw the land acquisition as another step in the century-old Indian revival movement known as the Ghost Dance. The U.S. military was trying to suppress the Ghost Dance in 1890 after it had swept across Indigenous communities with a prophecy that colonial expansion would end and Native American communities would unite for prosperity.
“The Ghost Dance was a beautiful dream for our people. It wasn’t a dream of death, it was a dream of life,” Iron Hawk said. “Today we are the new Ghost Dancers and we carry on a duty that came to us to do what we can for our relatives there at Wounded Knee.” | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/south-dakota-news/south-dakota-tribes-buy-land-near-wounded-knee-massacre-site/ | 2022-09-11T19:34:05Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/south-dakota-news/south-dakota-tribes-buy-land-near-wounded-knee-massacre-site/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Appalachian State football team stayed in College Station a few extra hours following its massive upset victory Saturday over No. 6 Texas A&M.
With the Mountaineers’ charter experiencing mechanical issues, the team returned to the hotel it had stayed the previous night.
There were no rooms available, however, so players and coaches hung out or slept in the lobby, hallways, and conference rooms, according to ESPN, before returning to the airport for a 4:30 a.m. takeoff for their flight back to North Carolina.
Appalachian State’s 17-14 victory over the Aggies was one of two top-10 road upsets pulled off by Sun Belt Conference teams on Saturday, along with Marshall’s 26-21 win at No. 8 Notre Dame. A third conference school, Georgia Southern, posted a 45-42 victory at Nebraska.
ESPN will hold its College GameDay pregame show at Appalachian State on Saturday, marking the program’s first appearance in Boone, N.C., in school history.
Appalachian State, which earned a $1.25 million fee for playing at Texas A&M, nearly defeated North Carolina in its previous game before dropping a wild 63-61 decision. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/11/appalachian-state-forced-to-stay-in-texas-after-upset-win/ | 2022-09-11T19:38:04Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/11/appalachian-state-forced-to-stay-in-texas-after-upset-win/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Wisconsin has made its first tentative steps into the world of legal sports betting. In November 2021 the Oneida Casino near Green Bay became the first casino in the state to start accepting sports wagers.
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Online sports betting in New York launched in early 2022, just in time for Super Bowl 56. The upcoming NFL season marks the first season in which folks in the Empire State can bet on the Packers.
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The Green Bay Packers finished the 2021 regular season with a 13-4 record, tied for the best record in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Green Bay became the first team in NFL history to win 13-plus regular-season games in three straight seasons. It was the Packers’ fourth season with 13-plus wins since 2011, the most in the NFL from 2011-21.
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At 12-5, the Packers had the second best record ATS in the 2021 season, covering 66.7% of the time. Ultimately, if you had backed the Packers to cover the spread for every week during the NFL season, you would have made profit. A $100 bet on the Packers spread for each game of the regular season would have seen a profit of $580.
After failing to cover a -2.5 spread against the Saints in Week 1, the Packers went on a remarkable nine game run of covering the spread. The Packers won every game but one in this spell, but even managed to cover in a three point loss to the Cardinals.
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Green Bay Packers Over/Under record: 8-9 (Regular Season) 0-1 (Post-Season)
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A seven game run of landing the under saw sportsbooks lower the total for the Packers. What followed? A four game streak of the over. Six of the eight overs for the Packers came in the final eight games of the season, as the Packers turned up the heat on offense.
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The Oneida Nation and the Green Bay Packers have announced an expansion of their longtime partnership. The new deal makes the Oneida Casino the Official Casino of the Green Bay Packers.
The partnership is the first of its kind between the team and a casino. It comes after changes in NFL guidelines that give permission for more robust partnerships and casinos. The NFL team and the Oneida nation have been working together for more than 20 years. | https://nypost.com/article/green-bay-packers-sportsbook-promo-codes-betting-bonuses/ | 2022-09-11T19:39:23Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/article/green-bay-packers-sportsbook-promo-codes-betting-bonuses/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Maj. Haden Fullam, middle, the A-10 Demonstration Team pilot, climbs into the cockpit of a U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, as A-10 crew chiefs Staff Sgt.(s) Cody Polzin, left, and Robert Benson, stand by during the 2022 Smoky Mountain Air Show Sept. 10, 2022 at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee. The two-day annual event provided the local community with a rare chance to see modern and historic aircraft up close and to meet military members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Nancy Goldberger)
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Maj. Haden Fullam, the A-10 Demonstration Team pilot, performs maneuvers in a U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II during the 2022 Smoky Mountain Air Show Sept. 10, 2022 at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee. The two-day annual event provided the local community with a rare chance to see modern and historic aircraft up close and to meet military members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Nancy Goldberger)
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Chief Master Sgt. Steven Gonsalves retires from the United States Air Force at Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma, September 10, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Dixon)
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The Chargers will host the Las Vegas Raiders for an AFC showdown at SoFi Stadium.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — When Jill Biden realized that terrorists had attacked America on Sept. 11, 2001, her husband, Joe, wasn't the only loved one whose safety she worried about.
Biden recalled being “scared to death” that her sister Bonny Jacobs, a United Airlines flight attendant, was on one of the four hijacked airplanes that were flown into New York's World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field, killing nearly 3,000 people.
After learning that her sister was safe at her Pennsylvania home, “I went straight to Bonny's house,” Biden told The Associated Press in an interview Saturday as she and her sister remembered that day.
On Sunday, Jill Biden, now the first lady, marked the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by delivering remarks at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania — accompanied by Jacobs.
The 40 passengers and crew aboard that United Airlines flight fought back against their hijackers, thwarting a feared attack on the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
“I called Bonny to see where she was because I was scared to death ... I didn’t know where she was, whether she was flying, not flying, where she was,” Jill Biden recalled in the AP interview. “And then I found out she was home.”
Biden had gone to teach her class at Delaware Technical Community College, then went straight to her sister's house after school was dismissed.
Joe Biden, then a U.S. senator, was on an Amtrak train barreling toward Washington when his wife got through to him. They were on the phone when she cried out, “Oh, my God, oh, my God, oh, my God” after an airplane hit the second World Trade Center tower.
Jacobs said she had gotten home around 2 a.m. on Sept. 11 after a late flight. She slept a little, got up to help get her kids, then 11 and 7, off to school, turned off her phone and went back to bed.
“So when I got up around noon, it was such a gorgeous day,” she said. “I had my coffee. I sat outside. I literally said out loud, ‘I’m doing nothing today. This day is gorgeous.’”
She saw the phone when she went inside. Jill had left a message asking if she'd been watching television. She turned it on and saw replays of the attack on the World Trade Center.
“I started to shake,” Jacobs said, adding that she went upstairs to get dressed and “put my clothes on inside out” and spent the rest of the day watching TV.
“And then the first person that came to the house was Jill,” she said. “I hadn’t called her to come, but she just showed up, and she was there for me, as usual.”
Jacobs said she usually flies on the Sept. 11 anniversary to pay tribute to her fallen United Airlines colleagues and as a way of distracting herself “because it's so upsetting.” But she wanted to be with the first lady in Shanksville to offer the same kind of support her big sister has given her.
“It's such a special moment to be together with her," Jacobs said. “She was there for me at the time that it happened and she actually is always there for me. She is my rock. Everybody should have a rock in their life, and she is mine.”
“And it’s such as special thing to share it with her as a flight attendant and that she’s there, you know, supporting us,” Jacobs said.
Besides laying a wreath at the memorial and delivering remarks, the first lady was joined by members of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA to honor the Flight 93 crew members.
In her remarks at Shanksville, Jill Biden said that after the shock of 9/11 “settled into sorrow” and she had spoken with her husband and children, her thoughts turned to her sister, who continues to work as a flight attendant with United Airlines.
“It’s a job that she has loved for many years, and I knew that the weight of this tragedy would be heavier for her,” the first lady said. “When I got to her house, I realized that I was right. She hadn’t just lost colleagues. She had lost friends.”
She added: “But I know that, as we learned more about that dark day, she felt pride for what happened here as well, pride that it was her fellow flight attendants and the passengers of United Flight 93 who fought back, who helped stop the plane from taking an untold number of lives in our nation’s capital."
Joe Biden, now president, commemorated the day at the Pentagon. Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, were at the New York remembrance.
On 9/11, then-Sen. Biden arrived in Washington to see smoke in the sky from the crash at the Pentagon. He wanted to go to the floor of the Senate, but the Capitol and the surrounding complex of offices and official buildings, including the Supreme Court, had been evacuated.
He was turned away by Capitol police, who said there was a risk that the building was a target.
Jill Biden said in her interview that scores of lives were saved — including possibly her husband's — by the actions of everyone aboard United Airlines Flight 93.
“That plane was headed for the U.S. Capitol, and so I think it’s important that every year we go to Shanksville and we remember those who fought: the flight attendants, the captains, the pilots, all of those who fought to save those lives,” the first lady said.
She said her 9/11 message is, “We will never forget. We will never forget.”
“There were so many things swirling that day because I was worried about Joe’s safety, but I just could not imagine that my sister was on one of those flights," the first lady said.
“I don’t know what word I want to use. I was so worried and I don’t even think that’s strong enough," she added.
Jacobs interjected to say 9/11 was “surreal.”
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NEW YORK — Americans remembered 9/11 on Sunday with tear-choked tributes and pleas to “never forget," 21 years after the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.
The loss still feels immediate to Bonita Mentis, who wore a necklace with a photo of her slain sister, Shevonne Mentis.
"It's been 21 years, but it's not 21 years for us. It seems like just yesterday," she said before reading victims' names at the World Trade Center to a crowd that included Vice President Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff. Mentis'
At the Pentagon, which also was targeted on 9/11, President Joe Biden vowed that the U.S. would continue working to root out terrorist plots and called on Americans to stand up for “the very democracy that guarantees the right to freedom that those terrorists on 9/11 sought to bury in the burning fire, smoke and ash.” First lady Jill Biden spoke at the third attack site, a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
On Sept. 11, 2001, conspirators from the al-Qaida Islamic terror group seized control of jets to use them as passenger-filled missiles, hitting the trade center's twin towers and the Pentagon. The fourth plane was headed for Washington but crashed near Shanksville after crew members and passengers tried to storm the cockpit.
The attacks killed nearly 3,000 people, reconfigured national security policy and spurred a U.S. “war on terror” worldwide. Sunday's observances came little more than a month after a U.S. drone strike killed a key al-Qaida figure who helped plot the 9/11 attacks, Ayman al-Zawahri.
Pierre Roldan, who lost his cousin Carlos Lillo, a paramedic, said “we had some form of justice” when a U.S. raid killed Osama bin Laden in 2011.
“Now that al-Zawahri is gone, at least we’re continuing to get that justice,” Roldan said.
The self-proclaimed mastermind of the attacks, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, still awaits a long-postponed military tribunal. An attorney for one of Mohammed’s co-defendants this week confirmed ongoing negotiations toward a potential agreement to avoid a trial and impose lesser but still lengthy sentences.
The Sept. 11 attacks stirred — for a time — a sense of national pride and unity for many, while also subjecting Muslim Americans to years of suspicion and bigotry and engendering debate over the balance between safety and civil liberties. In ways both subtle and plain, the aftermath of 9/11 ripples through American politics and public life to this day.
But like some other victims' relatives, Jay Saloman fears that Americans' consciousness of 9/11 is receding.
“It was a terrorist attack against our country that day. And theoretically, everybody should remember it and, you know, take precautions and watch out," said Saloman, who lost his brother, Wayne Saloman.
By tradition, no political figures speak at the ground zero ceremony. The observance centers, instead, on relatives reading aloud the names of the dead.
Like a growing number of readers, firefighter Jimmy Riches’ namesake nephew wasn’t born yet when his relative died. But the boy took the podium to honor him.
“You’re always in my heart. And I know you are watching over me,” he said.
Nikita Shah wore a T-shirt that bore the de facto epigraph of the annual commemoration — “never forget” — and the name of her father, Jayesh Shah. She was 10 when he was killed.
The family later moved to Houston but often returns to New York for the anniversary to be "around people who kind of experienced the same type of grief and the same feelings after 9/11,” said Shah.
Readers often add personal remarks that form an alloy of American sentiments about Sept. 11 — grief, anger, toughness, appreciation for first responders and the military, appeals to patriotism, hopes for peace, occasional political barbs, and a poignant accounting of the graduations, weddings, births and daily lives that victims have missed. A few readers note recent events, this year ranging from the still ongoing coronavirus pandemic to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Some relatives also lament that a nation which came together — to some extent — after the attacks has since splintered apart. So much so that federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies, which were reshaped to focus on international terrorism after 9/11, now see the threat of domestic violent extremism as equally urgent.
“It took a tragedy to unite us. It should not take another tragedy to unite us again,” said Andrew Colabella, whose cousin, John DiGiovanni, died in the 1993 bombing World Trade Center bombing that presaged 9/11.
Beyond the attack sites, communities around the country marked the day with candlelight vigils, interfaith services and other commemorations. Some Americans joined in volunteer projects on a day that is federally recognized as both Patriot Day and a National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Others observed the anniversary with their own reflections.
More than 70 of Sekou Siby’s co-workers perished at Windows on the World, the restaurant atop the trade center’s north tower. He had the day off because another cook asked him to switch shifts.
The Ivorian immigrant wrestled with how to comprehend such horror in a country where he’d come looking for a better life. And Siby, now president of restaurant workers’ advocacy group ROC United, said ahead of the anniversary that the attacks made him wary of becoming attached to people when “you have no control over what’s going to happen to them next.”
“Every 9/11 is a reminder," he said, “of what I lost that I can never recover.” | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/9-11-attacks-still-reverberate-as-us-marks-21st-anniversary/article_0fc35762-31da-11ed-8749-97020eb6f48d.html | 2022-09-11T19:56:54Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/9-11-attacks-still-reverberate-as-us-marks-21st-anniversary/article_0fc35762-31da-11ed-8749-97020eb6f48d.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden marked the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, laying a wreath at the Pentagon in a somber commemoration held under a steady rain.
Sunday's ceremony occurred a little more than a year after Biden ended the long and costly war in Afghanistan that the U.S. and allies launched in response to the terror attacks.
In ending the Afghanistan war, the Democratic president followed through on a campaign pledge to bring home U.S. troops from the country's longest conflict. But the war concluded chaotically in August 2021, when the U.S.-backed Afghan government collapsed in the face of a countrywide Taliban advance that returned the fundamentalist group to power. A bombing claimed by an Afghanistan-based extremist group killed 170 Afghans and 13 U.S. troops at Kabul's airport, where thousands of desperate Afghans gathered in hopes of escape before the final U.S. cargo planes departed over the Hindu Kush.
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Biden in his remarks Sunday will recognize the impact the 2001 attacks had on the U.S. and the world and honor the nearly 3,000 people killed that day when al-Qaida hijackers took control of commercial planes and crashed them into New York’s World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field.
“I think you’ll hear him talk about how America will stay vigilant to the threat but also look to future threats and challenges and be able to learn to meet those threats and challenges,” Kirby said.
Biden marked the one-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan late last month in low-key fashion. He issued a statement in honor of the 13 U.S. troops killed in the bombing at the Kabul airport and spoke by phone with U.S. veterans assisting ongoing efforts to resettle in the United States Afghans who helped the war effort.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday criticized Biden's handling of the end of the war and noted that the country has spiraled downward under renewed Taliban rule since the U.S. withdrawal.
“Now, one year on from last August’s disaster, the devastating scale of the fallout from President Biden’s decision has come into sharper focus," McConnell said. “Afghanistan has become a global pariah. Its economy has shrunk by nearly a third. Half of its population is now suffering critical levels of food insecurity."
First lady Jill Biden will speak Sunday at the Flight 93 National Memorial Observance in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband attended a commemoration ceremony at the National September 11th Memorial in New York. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/biden-honors-sept-11-victims-as-shadow-of-afghan-war-looms/article_6fcd224c-31d9-11ed-acae-fb2efd4a0c94.html | 2022-09-11T19:57:00Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/biden-honors-sept-11-victims-as-shadow-of-afghan-war-looms/article_6fcd224c-31d9-11ed-acae-fb2efd4a0c94.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Lewiston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident involving a bicyclist on Lewiston Road.
Officers responded to the scene, between Mountainview Drive and the on/off ramps to Creek Road Extension about 2 a.m. Sunday and found a bicyclist down in the roadway. Police, fire, and EMS responded to the scene but the male bicyclist was deceased.
Investigators found several pieces of a vehicle and believe it to be a grey-colored Toyota sedan with front-end damage on the passenger’s side. The vehicle fled the scene south on Lewiston Road.
Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to call the Lewiston Police Department at 716-754-8477 or email Captain Salada at msalada@lewpd.com
The identity of the deceased is being withheld at this time pending proper notification of family.
Lewiston PD, Niagara County Sheriff's Accident Investigation Unit, New York State Police, Lewiston No. 1 Fire Company, and fire police from Upper Mountain Fire Company all responded to the scene. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/crime/bicyclist-killed-in-fatal-hit-and-run-accident-in-lewiston/article_78659b24-31dd-11ed-b348-83d24e430b4d.html | 2022-09-11T19:57:07Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/crime/bicyclist-killed-in-fatal-hit-and-run-accident-in-lewiston/article_78659b24-31dd-11ed-b348-83d24e430b4d.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Election officials preparing for the rapidly approaching midterm elections have one more headache: trying to combat misinformation that sows distrust about voting and results while fueling vitriol aimed at rank-and-file election workers.
Some states and counties are devoting more money or staff to a problem that has only grown more concerning since the 2020 presidential election and the false claims that it was marred by widespread fraud. A barrage of misinformation in some places has led election officials to complain that Facebook parent Meta, Twitter and other social media platforms aren't doing enough to help them tackle the problem.
“Our voters are angry and confused. They simply don’t know what to believe,” Lisa Marra, elections director in Cochise County, Arizona, told a U.S. House committee last month. “We’ve got to repair this damage.”
Many election offices are taking matters into their own hands, starting public outreach campaigns to provide accurate information about how elections are run and how ballots are cast and counted. That means traveling town halls in Arizona, “Mythbuster Mondays” in North Carolina and animated videos in Ohio emphasizing the accuracy of election results. Connecticut is hiring a dedicated election misinformation analyst.
Still, the task is daunting. Despite Oregon putting additional money into joining a national #TrustedInfo2022 campaign, misinformation continues to reach social media and force local election officials to respond, taking time from other duties.
Ben Morris, spokesperson for the Oregon secretary of state's office, cited three recent Facebook posts that Meta allowed to remain on Facebook despite his office providing evidence to them that they were false.
One alleged a candidate's name had been improperly censored from election fliers. Another falsely asserted that one party was purposefully denied access to a local elections office. Yet another claimed inaccurately that election workers in Multnomah County were being required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
“Meta’s policies are too limited to address the misinformation we see at a state and local level,” Morris said. “Their policies cover big national issues, but false posts about a county clerk or a state law aren’t removed. When you realize this could be happening at Meta’s scale, it’s deeply concerning.”
The disconnect may be that Facebook policies “prioritize provably false claims that are timely, trending and consequential.” All three posts Morris referenced were presumably too localized to have “trended,” though he contends they were still damaging.
They also were posted by candidates for office, a group that includes a growing number of election deniers and whose speech social media companies strive to protect.
Meta spokesperson Corey Chambliss said the policies exempt much of what politicians say online because of “Facebook’s fundamental belief in free expression, respect for the democratic process, and the belief that, especially in mature democracies with a free press, political speech is the most scrutinized speech there is.”
But he said those protections are waived in cases of direct election interference or threats of violence or intimidation.
In Arizona's largest county, Maricopa, candidates shielded by those protections have liberally posted misinformation during this year's election cycle. That has prompted officials to aggressively condemn the false narratives themselves.
When a candidate for county supervisor encouraged supporters to steal ballot-marking pens given to them at polling places on Election Day during the state’s August primary, the county attorney, Rachel Mitchell, wrote warning her to stop. The candidate pushed false claims that the pens allow election workers to change people’s votes.
And when Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake made unsupported claims of potential fraud ahead of the primary, Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates told local reporters her claims were “beyond irresponsible.”
“They never brought any specifics to us,” said Gates, a fellow Republican.
He said he has been more vocal on social media and more available to traditional media than ever before this year, in an effort to tamp down false election claims before they get out of hand.
Gates and County Recorder Stephen Richer regularly respond directly to false Twitter posts with the facts. Richer said his department also emails Twitter when it sees a misleading narrative or threats against election workers gathering steam online, though it has disagreed with some of the platform’s responses.
When debunked claims about the county deleting election data off a server in 2021 resurfaced at an activist-led “election security forum” three days before the state’s August primary, the presenters publicly identified two election workers they claimed were responsible and called their actions a crime. That prompted threats and harassment against the workers online, part of a disturbing trend affecting election offices across the country.
Richer said the county wrote to Twitter in hopes of muting the hate, but the platform “didn’t always agree” that the content violated its policies.
Last month, Twitter activated enforcement of 2022 election integrity policies intended to “enable healthy civic conversation on Twitter, while ensuring people have the context they need to make informed decisions about content they encounter.” The company's efforts included unveiling state-specific pages with live election updates featuring tweets from election officials and local reporters. The platform didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
Video app TikTok, whose growing popularity has made it yet another hub for misinformation this election cycle, announced last month it is launching an election center that will help people find voting locations and candidate information. The platform said it works with over a dozen fact-checking organizations to debunk misinformation and will incorporate artificial intelligence as part of its efforts to detect and remove threats against election workers and push back against voting misinformation.
Not every state or county has Maricopa's command of social media.
Relatively few county election offices have official presences on both Facebook and Twitter, according to a recent report by a pair of scholars who specialize in voter participation and the electoral processes, Mississippi State University’s Thessalia Merivaki and Connecticut College’s Mara Suttmann-Lea.
Many more local offices are on just one platform or the other, and the vast majority aren't on either.
Legislation introduced in Congress earlier this year would provide $20 billion over the next decade to help state and local governments support election administration, which includes fighting misinformation.
"Election after election, millions of Americans see inaccurate or misleading information about elections and the voting process on social media, and it is hurting our democracy,” Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat who is co-sponsoring the legislation, said during a hearing last spring.
When election officials battle through staffing, funding and personal safety concerns to get more involved on social media, voters of all ages — and particularly younger voters — become more engaged, according to the recent academic report on elections. The electorate benefits, the researchers wrote, “as does democracy itself.”
That's just what the election supervisor's office in Collier County, Florida, is trying to do.
In one TikTok video on her personal account, office spokesperson Trish Robertson snaps her fingers to the Sicilian song “Che La Luna” amid images of district maps, portraits of election officials and large windows that allow for public viewing during vote counting.
The lighthearted video from June, playing off a TikTok trend in which users display essential items in their homes and offices, is one of many efforts Robertson is making to restore voters’ trust. Besides posting to her own TikTok feed, she manages the county supervisor’s social media channels, hosts “transparency tours” of the office and responds to piles of public record requests, which often demand information that doesn’t exist.
Amid election falsehoods stoked by former President Donald Trump and amplified by his allies, Robertson said fighting misinformation “has pretty much become a full-time job.” | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/fighting-bogus-claims-a-growing-priority-in-election-offices/article_01a4be72-31db-11ed-9371-03b49ec1619a.html | 2022-09-11T19:57:13Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/fighting-bogus-claims-a-growing-priority-in-election-offices/article_01a4be72-31db-11ed-9371-03b49ec1619a.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NEW YORK — Payment processor Visa Inc. said Saturday that it plans to start separately categorizing sales at gun shops, a major win for gun control advocates who say it will help better track suspicious surges of gun sales that could be a prelude to a mass shooting.
But the decision by Visa, the world's largest payment processor, will likely provoke the ire of gun rights advocates and gun lobbyists, who have argued that categorizing gun sales would unfairly flag an industry when most sales do not lead to mass shootings. It joins Mastercard and American Express, which also said they plan to move forward with categorizing gun shop sales.
Visa said it would adopt the International Organization for Standardization’s new merchant code for gun sales, which was announced on Friday. Until Friday, gun store sales were considered “general merchandise.”
“Following ISO’s decision to establish a new merchant category code, Visa will proceed with next steps, while ensuring we protect all legal commerce on the Visa network in accordance with our long-standing rules,” the payment processor said in a statement.
Visa’s adoption is significant as the largest payment network, and with Mastercard and AmeEx, will likely put pressure on the banks as the card issuers to adopt the standard as well. Visa acts as a middleman between merchants and banks, and it will be up to banks to decide whether they will allow sales at gun stores to happen on their issued cards.
Gun control advocates had gained significant wins on this front in recent weeks. New York City officials and pension funds had pressured the ISO and banks to adopt this code.
Two of the country's largest public pension funds, in California and New York, have been pressing the country's largest credit card firms to establish sales codes specifically for firearm-related sales that could flag suspicious purchases or more easily trace how guns and ammunition are sold.
Merchant category codes now exist for almost every kind of purchase, including those made at supermarkets, clothing stores, coffee shops and many other retailers.
“When you buy an airline ticket or pay for your groceries, your credit card company has a special code for those retailers. It’s just common sense that we have the same policies in place for gun and ammunition stores,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a former police captain who blames the proliferation of guns for his city's deadly violence.
The city's comptroller, Brad Lander, said it made moral and financial sense as a tool to push back against gun violence.
“Unfortunately, the credit card companies have failed to support this simple, practical, potentially lifesaving tool. The time has come for them to do so," Lander said recently, before Visa and others had adopted the move.
Lander is a trustee of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System, Teachers’ Retirement System and Board of Education Retirement System — which together own 667,200 shares in American Express valued at approximately $92.49 million; 1.1 million shares in MasterCard valued at approximately $347.59 million; and 1.85 million shares in Visa valued at approximately $363.86 million.
The pension funds and gun control advocates argue that creating a merchant category code for standalone firearm and ammunition stores could aid in the battle against gun violence. A week before the mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, where 49 people died after a shooter opened fire in 2016, the assailant used credit cards to buy more than $26,000 worth of guns and ammunition, including purchases at a stand-alone gun retailer.
Gun rights advocates argue that tracking sales at gun stores would unfairly target legal gun purchases, since merchant codes just track the type of merchant where the credit or debit card is used, not the actual items purchased. A sale of a gun safe, worth thousands of dollars and an item considered part of responsible gun ownership, could be seen as a just a large purchase at a gun shop.
“The (industry's) decision to create a firearm specific code is nothing more than a capitulation to anti-gun politicians and activists bent on eroding the rights of law-abiding Americans one transaction at a time,” said Lars Dalseide, a spokesman for the National Rifle Association.
Over the years, public pension funds have used their extensive investment portfolios to influence public policy and the market place.
The California teacher's fund, the second largest pension fund in the country, has long taken aim on the gun industry. It has divested its holdings from gun manufacturers and has sought to persuade some retailers from selling guns.
Four years ago, the teacher's fund made guns a key initiative. It called for background checks and called on retailers “monitor irregularities at the point of sale, to record all firearm sales, to audit firearms inventory on a regular basis, and to proactively assist law enforcement.” | https://www.lockportjournal.com/visa-mastercard-amex-to-start-categorizing-gun-shop-sales/article_b115914c-31db-11ed-848c-63c5d3b45542.html | 2022-09-11T19:57:19Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/visa-mastercard-amex-to-start-categorizing-gun-shop-sales/article_b115914c-31db-11ed-848c-63c5d3b45542.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
September marks the first anniversary of the launch of Plant NOVA Trees, a region-wide effort by more than 100 local organizations and thousands of individuals to promote native trees and shrubs in Northern Virginia.
“There are many ways to help out,” the organization noted. “The simplest is to see if you have a good place to plant a tree or shrub – and then plant it! Fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs, because they can concentrate on building strong root systems and avoid the stress of summer weather.”
So far, individuals have reported planting almost 4,000 trees and shrubs as part of the campaign. Local governments, parks and community associations also are working to plant trees.
By reporting these plantings on a Plant NOVA Trees Website form, volunteers are also helping the Virginia Department of Forestry meet its goal of 600,000 trees planted in Northern Virginia by 2025, to help the region meet goals to protect the Chesapeake Bay.
Information on how to choose and plant a native tree or shrub is available on the Plant NOVA Trees Website at https://www.plantnovatrees.org/.
As part of the initiative, more than 200 volunteers have worked to alert homeowners to trees at risk in residential areas; identified over 21,000 trees at risk in non-residential areas; and saved 3,500 trees, organizers said.
At local garden centers, volunteers have hung thousands of tags on native trees, making them easy to identify.
Many local garden centers also are promoting native trees and shrubs in honor of Celebrate Native Trees Week, which runs Sept. 26 through Oct. 2.
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September marks the first anniversary of the launch of Plant NOVA Trees, a region-wide effort by more than 100 local organizations and thousands of individuals to promote native trees and shrubs in Northern Virginia.
“There are many ways to help out,” the organization noted. “The simplest is to see if you have a good place to plant a tree or shrub – and then plant it! Fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs, because they can concentrate on building strong root systems and avoid the stress of summer weather.”
So far, individuals have reported planting almost 4,000 trees and shrubs as part of the campaign. Local governments, parks and community associations also are working to plant trees.
By reporting these plantings on a Plant NOVA Trees Website form, volunteers are also helping the Virginia Department of Forestry meet its goal of 600,000 trees planted in Northern Virginia by 2025, to help the region meet goals to protect the Chesapeake Bay.
Information on how to choose and plant a native tree or shrub is available on the Plant NOVA Trees Website at https://www.plantnovatrees.org/.
As part of the initiative, more than 200 volunteers have worked to alert homeowners to trees at risk in residential areas; identified over 21,000 trees at risk in non-residential areas; and saved 3,500 trees, organizers said.
At local garden centers, volunteers have hung thousands of tags on native trees, making them easy to identify.
Many local garden centers also are promoting native trees and shrubs in honor of Celebrate Native Trees Week, which runs Sept. 26 through Oct. 2. | https://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/northern-virginia-tree-initiative-reaches-one-year-mark/article_6451748e-31d1-11ed-b8e4-db5dd4b3d7fe.html | 2022-09-11T20:06:24Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/northern-virginia-tree-initiative-reaches-one-year-mark/article_6451748e-31d1-11ed-b8e4-db5dd4b3d7fe.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Hyderabad: Veteran Telugu actor Uppalapati Krishnam Raju has passed away at the age of 83 in the wee hours on Sunday, family sources informed.
He is survived by his wife and three daughters. 'Baahubali' star Prabhas is his nephew. Popularly known as 'Rebel Star' of Tollywood, Krishnam Raju has acted in more than 180 movies in a career spanning over five decades.
Krishnam Raju acted in movies ranging from social, family, romantic, thriller movies to historical and mythological movies. His succesful movies include 'Amara Deepam', 'Sita Ramulu', 'Katakataala Rudraiah' and many more. The actor's last on-screen outing was Prabhas starrer 'Radhe Shyam'.
Apart from being a two-time Andhra Pradesh government's Nandi Award winner, Krishnam Raju won the Filmfare best actor award for 'Tandra Paparayudu' in 1986. He was awarded the Filmfare South 'Lifetime Achievement' award in 2006.
Born, January 20, 1940 in the West Godavari district, Krishnam Raju made his film debut in 1966 with 'Chilaka Gorinka'. Briefly, he also portrayed the anti-hero in some movies. Krishnam Raju became a household name in Telugu homes with movies like 'Bhakta Kannappa' and 'Tandra Paparayudu'. He also produced several movies under his 'Gopi Krishna Movies' banner.
In his later years, along with film's, Krishnam Raju also pursued a career in politics. He contested as the Congress candidate from Narasapuram in 1991 but list. He won from the same seat as the BJP candidate in the 1999 polls and served as a junior minister in the Vajpayee cabinet till 2004. | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/09/11/baahubali-actor-prabhas-telugu-rebel-star-krishnam-raju-passes-away.amp.html | 2022-09-11T20:11:27Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/09/11/baahubali-actor-prabhas-telugu-rebel-star-krishnam-raju-passes-away.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Hyderabad: Veteran Telugu actor Uppalapati Krishnam Raju has passed away at the age of 83 in the wee hours on Sunday, family sources informed.
He is survived by his wife and three daughters. 'Baahubali' star Prabhas is his nephew. Popularly known as 'Rebel Star' of Tollywood, Krishnam Raju has acted in more than 180 movies in a career spanning over five decades.
Krishnam Raju acted in movies ranging from social, family, romantic, thriller movies to historical and mythological movies. His succesful movies include 'Amara Deepam', 'Sita Ramulu', 'Katakataala Rudraiah' and many more. The actor's last on-screen outing was Prabhas starrer 'Radhe Shyam'.
Apart from being a two-time Andhra Pradesh government's Nandi Award winner, Krishnam Raju won the Filmfare best actor award for 'Tandra Paparayudu' in 1986. He was awarded the Filmfare South 'Lifetime Achievement' award in 2006.
Born, January 20, 1940 in the West Godavari district, Krishnam Raju made his film debut in 1966 with 'Chilaka Gorinka'. Briefly, he also portrayed the anti-hero in some movies. Krishnam Raju became a household name in Telugu homes with movies like 'Bhakta Kannappa' and 'Tandra Paparayudu'. He also produced several movies under his 'Gopi Krishna Movies' banner.
In his later years, along with film's, Krishnam Raju also pursued a career in politics. He contested as the Congress candidate from Narasapuram in 1991 but list. He won from the same seat as the BJP candidate in the 1999 polls and served as a junior minister in the Vajpayee cabinet till 2004. | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/09/11/baahubali-actor-prabhas-telugu-rebel-star-krishnam-raju-passes-away.html | 2022-09-11T20:11:34Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/09/11/baahubali-actor-prabhas-telugu-rebel-star-krishnam-raju-passes-away.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
'Palthu Janwar', starring Basil Joseph hit theatres recently. The film, which revolves around a livestock inspector Prasoon transferred to a hilly village in Kannur, has been receiving a good response from the audience. Now, the film's director Sangeeth P Rajan and actress Sruthy Suresh, who plays Stephy in the film, tied the knot at Thiruvalla Sree Vallabha temple.
Basil Joseph posted a picture of the couple congratulating them on the occasion. Sruthy also posted pictures and videos from her marriage.
Sangeeth made his debut as a director in 'Palthu Janwar'. It is produced by Bhavana Studios, the production house helmed by Shyam Pushkaran, Fahadh Faasil, and Dileesh Pothen.
Sruthy, one of the prominent actors of the web series Karikku, has also acted in films like Aparna Balamurali-starrer 'Sundari Gardens' and Aishwariya Lakshmi-starrer 'Archana 31 Not Out'. | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/09/11/palthu-janwar-director-sangeeth-wedding-sruthy-suresh-karikku.html | 2022-09-11T20:11:47Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/09/11/palthu-janwar-director-sangeeth-wedding-sruthy-suresh-karikku.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
After 'Thallumala' and 'Minnal Murali', Mollywood actor Tovino Thomas is gearing up for his next 'Nadikar Thilakam' directed by Lal Jr. The film is bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers, the production company which produced superhit films like Pushpa: The Rise, and Godspeed.
Tovino, who is basking in the success of his recently released film 'Thallumaala' , will play yet another interesting character in this film. His character is named superstar David Padikkal. A video of the photoshoot for his character reveals Tovino will be playing yet another stylish character.
Soubin Shahir who was recently seen in 'Ela Veezha Poonchira', a crime thriller, will also play a prominent role in the film. This is the first time that Tovino and Soubin will be seen together in Mollywood.
Lal Junior's 'Driving License' starring Prithviraj and Suraj Venjaramoodu was a superhit. The film is scripted by Suvin S Somasekharan while Alby has cranked the camera for the film. Rathesh Raj is the editor while Prashant Madav is the art director. Yakson Gari Parera and Neha S Nair are crooning the songs for the film. | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/09/11/tovino-thomas-soubin-shahir-lal-jr-nadikar-thilakam-movie.amp.html | 2022-09-11T20:12:07Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/09/11/tovino-thomas-soubin-shahir-lal-jr-nadikar-thilakam-movie.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Hundreds Turn Out to Finish Slain Jogger Eliza Fletcher's Last Morning Run in Memphis
Bikers rode alongside the runners in a show of solidarity. Some of the participants walked, and many of them stopped and lit candles at the spot where Fletcher was abducted. "I refuse to be fearful," one participant said.
Last Friday around 4:30 a.m., Eliza Fletcher was kidnapped and killed while taking her morning jog in Memphis. One week later a huge crowd gathered in the pre-dawn hours to run the same route to the end, in memory of the slain teacher and mother of two.
Fletcher’s friends wanted to turn their grief into action, so they organized the run, and hundreds showed up.
“I never, never thought this was something that would be so big,” an organizer told the crowd.
There was a moment of silence for the slain woman, before the 8.2-mile run began.
Bikers rode alongside the runners in a show of solidarity. Some of the participants walked, and many of them stopped and lit candles at the spot where Fletcher was abducted.
“What happened to her was just unimaginable, and we just felt like being part of the run community that we just had to be here to support her,” one participant said.
“I refuse to be fearful. I refuse,” another woman said.
Fletcher’s funeral service will be held on Saturday.
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Why Beaches From Florida All the Way to Massachusetts Are in Trouble
Beaches on both coasts of the U.S. are currently threatened by erosion. And the problem is growing, experts say.
Beaches across the United States are in trouble.
"This dune just a few weeks ago was out this far and now it's eroded back and the vegetation is dying," a city manager in Florida told CBS News.
Florida’s Flagler Beach has had to bring in over a million cubic feet of sand to replace what it’s lost to erosion.
It’s one of many beaches on both coasts of the U.S. that is threatened by erosion. And the problem is growing.
"There is not one variable that's causing the erosion problem,” Texas A&M professor Samuel Brody told CBS News.
Climate change is partly responsible for the damage, Brody said. Construction too close to the water, as well as on so-called "barrier islands" that protect mainland coasts, is also part of the problem, he said.
"The synergy between the two is what worries me over the next couple of decades," he continued.
People in Flagler Beach are being asked to stay off the dunes to help protect the coast, but more will need to be done.
Experts say keeping things the way they are, or slowing down their rate of decay, will only be possible when both climate change and overdevelopment are addressed. Hopefully for these beloved coastal areas, it will not be too late.
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King Thanos and Marvel Multiverse Heroes Are Coming To Avengers Campus
The Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure presents an alternate version of the MCU that wasn’t decimated by the events of Avengers: Infinity War. In other words, half of the universe wasn’t snapped out of existence for five years. However, Disney’s Marvel heroes won’t be spared forever. On the final day of D23 Expo, the Disney Parks panel revealed the third attraction coming to Avengers Campus will introduce King Thanos. And it’s going to take the Avengers of the Multiverse to stop him.
This incarnation of the Mad Titan was created by Donny Cates and artist Geoff Shaw for their “Thanos Wins” storyline. In that tale, the Thanos of the present was summoned to the far future where King Thanos had wiped out nearly every hero in the Marvel Universe. For Avengers Campus, this version of Thanos is the one who won the Infinity War.
As explained by Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of Disney Parks Experiences and Products, the new ride thrusts guests into the battle against this all-powerful villain alongside some very familiar faces from across the multiverse.
“You’re going to be able to battle alongside all the Avengers from every universe,” said D’Amaro. Disney also shared the concept art for the heroes featured in the ride, which you can see below. Open the image in a new tab if you want to see the full-size picture.
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On the left side of the pic, we see the Hydra Smasher from What If…? and Peter Parker from Spider-Man: Freshmen Year alongside Tom Holland’s MCU Spider-Man, Thor, Iron Man, Moon Knight, Man-Thing, Okoye, Shuri, Black Widow and Daredevil. In the middle, Captain America (Steve Rogers) and Captain America (Sam Wilson) fight alongside America Chavez and Captain Carter. And on the right side, Black Panther, Smart Hulk, Hulk, She-Hulk, Mighty Thor (Jane Foster), Werewolf by Night, Ms. Marvel, and Doctor Strange.
Also of note for Marvel fans, California Adventure’s Pacific Wharf is getting a Big Hero 6-themed makeover into San Fransokyo. Baymax will be one of the in-character performers when the revamp is finished.
What do you think of the new Avengers-themed attraction coming to Disney California Adventure? Let us know in the comment section below!
Recommended Reading: Thanos Wins by Donny Cates
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D'Amaro offers first look at future of Avengers Campus, the Disney Treasure, and preview of Disney 100 Years of Wonder, the biggest celebration in the history of The Walt Disney Company
ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at D23 Expo 2022, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D'Amaro shared a look into the future for Disney theme parks and beyond, with announcements that continue to defy expectations and inspire imagination. Highlights included the expansion of Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort with a third attraction; a first look at the Disney Treasure, the next ship joining the Disney Cruise Line fleet; a closer look at the Frozen-themed lands coming to three park destinations around the world; and a behind-the-scenes look at the blue-sky brainstorming of Disney Imagineers.
"It's terrific to be together in person and connect with our fans again at D23 Expo. I love sharing in the excitement with them for what we have ahead of us," said Josh D'Amaro. "As the world's greatest storytellers, I'm thrilled to share the new and innovative ways we are bringing next-generation Disney magic to life across Disney parks and experiences."
As D'Amaro welcomed thousands of fans back to the ultimate Disney fan event for the first time since 2019, the audience was wowed by appearances from special guests, celebrities, never-before-seen characters and electric performances that filled Hall D23 with music and excitement.
Singer-songwriter Jordan Fisher kicked off the show with a rousing performance of the popular anthem "Happily Ever After." Executive Producer and Disney Legend Jon Favreau joined to share a first look at the Mandalorian and Grogu before they encounter guests starting in mid-November inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Park in Anaheim. Then, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige shared how Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort will expand the Multiverse with a third attraction, along with the debut of the Incredible Hulk, who will appear in his Quantum Suit at Avengers Campus in California beginning next week for a limited time.
The audience was brought to their feet with a stellar performance by Disney Legend and Tony Award-winner Anika Noni Rose, the voice of Tiana in Walt Disney Animation Studios' "The Princess and TheF Frog," as more details were revealed about Tiana's Bayou Adventure coming to Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort in late 2024. As D'Amaro shared a closer look at the Frozen-themed areas coming to Hong Kong Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort and Disneyland Paris, the audience was treated to a moving rendition of the "Frozen 2" hit song "Into the Unknown" performed in Cantonese, Japanese and French.
A highlight of the morning included a look at what's possible when Disney Imagineers and their collaborators dream big. Disney Animation Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lee, the Academy Award-winning writer and director of "Frozen" and "Frozen 2," shared how the studio is working with Walt Disney Imagineering on concept explorations for Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney's Animal Kingdom park and potential expansion opportunities at Magic Kingdom park, both at Walt Disney World. Finally, D'Amaro offered a look at Disney100, the biggest celebration in the company's history, which will kick off in January.
The presentation was full of exciting announcements with an incredible slate of experiences coming to Disney parks, resorts, cruise ships and beyond:
New Stories Coming to Disneyland Resort
Guests at Disney California Adventure park will soon head into the Multiverse alongside fan-favorite Super Heroes, as details on a never-before-seen third attraction with a brand-new story was announced for Avengers Campus. Joining in battle with the Avengers means facing foes from anywhere and everywhen, including a new threat, King Thanos, a Multiverse variant designed specifically for Avengers Campus.
Just around the corner from Avengers Campus, Pacific Wharf will be reimagined as San Fransokyo from the Oscar-winning Disney Animation film "Big Hero 6," complete with a place to meet Baymax as well as new spots to eat and shop.
At Disneyland park, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway will invite guests into a cartoon world where toon rules apply, and Mickey's Toontown will step into a new era of inclusive experiences for families of all ages when it opens in early 2023.
Across the way, progress continues on the reimagining of the Paradise Pier Hotel to Pixar Place Hotel, where guests will feel as though they've stepped into a Pixar art gallery featuring new interpretations of favorite Pixar pals. Over at the Downtown Disney District, more than a dozen new and reimagined locations will open, including a Southern Californian favorite, Porto's Bakery & Café. For running fans, runDisney races will return to the resort in 2024.
Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort
Imagineers joined D'Amaro onstage to discuss new story details for Tiana's Bayou Adventure, coming to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort in late 2024. Several members of the original film cast will return to lend their voices to the attraction, including Anika Noni Rose as Tiana, Bruno Campos as Naveen, Michael-Leon Wooley as Louis and Jenifer Lewis as Mama Odie.
Walt Disney World Resort and the Transformation of EPCOT
The next major milestone in EPCOT's multi-year transformation will include the completion of the World Celebration neighborhood in late 2023. Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will also open in late 2023, inviting guests to follow the story of water on the planet, inspired by Moana's connection to the ocean. Fan-favorite character Figment will also appear live to park guests by the end of 2023.
Over at Magic Kingdom, TRON / Lightcycle Run will invite guests to enter the Grid in spring 2023. Popular anthem "Happily Ever After" will play again when an updated nighttime spectacular returns to light up the skies over Cinderella Castle in 2023. At the Haunted Mansion, the Hatbox Ghost will materialize in 2023.
New Horizons for Disney Cruise Line and the Disney Treasure
The sixth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Treasure, will set sail in 2024. Imagineers have dreamed up a new design concept inspired by the theme of adventure, celebrating Walt Disney's lifelong love of exploration. The Grand Hall — the magnificent three-deck-tall atrium that welcomes guests on board — is inspired by the grandeur and mystery of a gilded palace, drawing on real-world influences from Asia and Africa, and paying homage to the far-off land of Agrabah. At the center, the signature statue will feature Aladdin, Jasmine and their Magic Carpet.
For the first time, Disney Cruise Line is bringing the magic of a Disney vacation to families and fans in Australia and New Zealand during limited-time cruises that immerse guests in Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars stories beginning in late October 2023. Additionally, repositioning cruises for the Disney Wonder will be the first South Pacific voyages for Disney Cruise Line, giving guests the chance to experience destinations like Fiji and Samoa.
In the Bahamas, progress continues on a beautiful new island destination at Lighthouse Point, which will bring the natural beauty and rich culture of the Bahamas to life for Disney Cruise Line guests.
Three Frozen-themed Lands Highlight Expansions at Parks Around the World
Inspired by Disney Animation's stunning films, World of Frozen will open in the second half of 2023 at Hong Kong Disneyland – the first of three Frozen-themed areas coming to international Disney parks. It will blend Arendelle with the park's natural landscapes on Lantau Island.
At Disneyland Paris, the Frozen-themed land will be the next major milestone in the ongoing transformation of Walt Disney Studios park. This land will offer a gorgeous lakeside promenade and will immerse guests in the same magical wintry setting from the films. A new Tangled-themed family attraction will join the new gardens leading into the land. Frozen will also be part of the transformation of the Disneyland Hotel, reopening in 2024. As part of the grand finale of the 30th Anniversary celebration underway, a new stage show, "Pixar: We Belong Together," will debut next year in Walt Disney Studios park.
At Tokyo Disney Resort, Frozen is one of the stories coming to life as part of the Fantasy Springs expansion at Tokyo DisneySea, joining two other Disney Animation stories, "Peter Pan" and "Tangled," plus a brand-new hotel integrated right into the park. Fantasy Springs will feature several new Audio-Animatronics figures, including Elsa, who sings in Japanese and whose movements sync with the rhythms of the language.
Shanghai Disney Resort will be the first Disney resort to bring the world of the Oscar-winning Disney Animation film "Zootopia" to life. At Zootopia Central Station, guests will find animals going about their daily lives. At the Zootopia Police Department, which doubles as the entrance for the land's new family attraction, guests will be greeted by an Audio-Animatronics figure of Officer Clawhauser.
Mickey's favorite teddy bear, Duffy, is a favorite of fans in all three Disney resorts in Asia, and D'Amaro shared that Duffy & Friends will star in their very own six-episode, stop-motion animated series on Disney+ next year.
Disney 100 Years of Wonder
D'Amaro concluded the presentation with a first look at how Disney Parks, Experiences and Products will mark Disney 100 Years of Wonder (Disney100), the biggest celebration in the history of the company. New décor, specialty food and beverages, character experiences and more will come to parks around the world, with the heart of the celebration rooted at Disneyland Resort.
- Two new nighttime spectaculars — "World of Color – One" and the new fireworks show "Wondrous Journeys" — will kick off in late January at Disneyland Resort. "World of Color – One" at Disney California Adventure will celebrate the storytelling legacy started by Walt Disney a century ago. It's going to be World of Color like you've never seen it before, with an all-new inspiring story told through some favorite characters. "Wondrous Journeys" at Disneyland park will ignite the wonder in everyone and feature nods to all 60 Walt Disney Animation Studios films to date, taking viewers on a journey filled with artistry, music, storytelling and heart. Special entertainment moments will also pop up across the resort, including the long-awaited return of the "Magic Happens" parade this spring.
- A brand-new nighttime spectacular will come to the World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT in late 2023 as part of the Disney100 Celebration.
- Hong Kong Disneyland will also unveil a new statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse near Cinderella's Carousel as part of the Disney100 Celebration.
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About Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products brings the magic of The Walt Disney Company's powerful brands and franchises — including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, ESPN, 20th Century Studios and National Geographic — into the daily lives of families and fans around the world to create magical memories that last a lifetime.
When Walt Disney opened Disneyland in Anaheim, California, on July 17, 1955, he created a unique destination built around storytelling and immersive experiences, ushering in a new era of family entertainment. More than 65 years later, Disney has grown into one of the world's leading providers of family travel and leisure experiences, with iconic businesses including six resort destinations with 12 theme parks and 52 resorts in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line with five ships and plans for two more; a luxurious family beach resort in Hawai'i; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; Disney store locations around the world; and the shopDisney e-commerce platform.
These experiences are created by Disney Imagineers, the creative force behind experiences found in Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships and consumer products — including books, games and merchandise.
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DSS cautions against unguarded utterances over Tukur Mamu’s arrest, detention
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Sunday cautioned the members of the public against making unguarded utterances over the arrest of Mallam Tukur Mamu currently in the custody of the services in connection with the hijacking of the Kaduna-Abuja train, saying that they should wait for the outcome of the ongoing investigation into the matter.
This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by its Spokesperson, Dr Peter Afunanya.
Afunaya said the DSS has followed, with keen observation, overzealous comments by sections of the public in view of issues relating to the arrest and investigation of Tukur Mamu.
He stated that the services would cease further comments on the matter since the court would determine its course.
The statement read in part: “The service wishes that it is not distracted by some of the skewed narratives pervading the media space.
“Instead, it requests to be left alone to concentrate on the ongoing investigations, the outcomes of which have remained mind-boggling
“Meanwhile, the service will cease further comments on the subject matter since the court will determine its course
“Consequently, the public is hereby enjoined to desist from making unguarded utterances and await the court proceedings.”
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A search continues for a 4-year-old boy who went missing around 7:15 p.m. Saturday in Sarg Hubbard Park.
Lucian was wearing blue shorts and a blue shirt with a shark on it.
The boy’s family searched for 15 minutes before calling the Yakima Police Department at 7:30 p.m.
Twenty Yakima police officers, three Yakima County sheriff's deputies, two Washington State Patrol officers and the Yakima Office of Emergency Management searched the park, using two drones and blood hounds.
The Yakima County sheriff's search and rescue team is now in charge of the search.
In an address at Sarg Hubbard Park, 111 S. 18th St., Yakima Police Chief Matthew Murray asked citizens to not help the search at the park and to be on the lookout. Murray also said they will let the community know if help is wanted.
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Department sent a helicopter to help the search.
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Hillary Clinton: DOJ should treat Trump like any other citizen
If there is enough evidence to suggest that former President Donald Trump committed wrongdoing, the Justice Department ought to treat him as they would anyone else, Hillary Clinton told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday.
Why it matters: Trump allies have compared Clinton's misuse of an email server to the former president's alleged mishandling of classified documents.
- In 2016 then-FBI Director James Comey criticized Clinton's "extremely careless" use of the private email server, but the bureau did not recommend charging her.
What they're saying: Asked by host Dana Bash how the Justice Department should weigh the possible consequences of indicting a former president against potential evidence that Trump committed a crime, Clinton acknowledged that "it's a really hard call."
- "I do think the rule of law — holding people accountable — is central to our nation," she added.
- "Both as Secretary of State and as a private citizen, I have answered every question I've ever been asked. I've testified for 11 hours, I've been involved in anything that was asked of me, to try to answer any kind of issue. I think that's the way the system is supposed to work," she said.
"I really believe that at the end of the day, no one is above the law and no one should be escaping accountability, if indeed the facts and the evidence point to them having done something that anyone else in our country would be investigated for and maybe even charged."— Hillary Clinton on CNN's "State of the Union"
Clinton noted that "we do have some special exceptions for someone actually in the office" but underscored that "[Trump] is not the president."
- "So I do think that just like any American, if there is evidence, that evidence be pursued."
- "If the evidence proves, or seems to show, that there are charges that should be leveled, then I think the rule of law should apply to anyone." | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/11/hillary-clinton-donald-trump-doj | 2022-09-11T20:47:19Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/11/hillary-clinton-donald-trump-doj | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
New Hampshire Democrats keep distance from Biden
DOVER, N.H. — Even as President Biden's approval ratings have inched up, New Hampshire Democrats facing competitive re-elections are keeping some distance from the White House.
Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) on border security: "I'll continue to stand up to the Biden administration on the issue of securing the border, listening to our frontline personnel down there about needing more border agents, more technology. In some places, we need more physical barrier."
- Hassan on student loan forgiveness: "I don't support canceling all student debt. I have always focused on how you lower the overall cost of higher education and provide workforce training opportunities."
- Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) on Biden's "semi-fascist" quote attacking MAGA Republicans: "The president has to be careful not to paint with too broad of a brush. That divisive rhetoric all around is poisonous to our democracy."
The other side: Gov. Chris Sununu (R-N.H.) dismissed the Democratic posturing as phony: "Senator Hassan is in lockstep with [Senate Majority Leader] Chuck Schumer for five-and-a-half years, and then in the last couple months, she panics and tries to convince people that she's some kind of moderate."
But, but, but: One issue New Hampshire Dems and Biden agree on is rallying voters around protecting abortion rights.
- Months before the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, New Hampshire Republicans passed a law restricting abortions after six months of pregnancy.
- Speaking to a crowd of Democratic volunteers, Pappas claimed Republicans are "planning a national abortion ban" — while Hassan told supporters the GOP represent "anti-choice extremists."
- When I asked if she supports a 24-week restriction like the one in New Hampshire, Hassan said: "When women are faced with difficult life decisions ... the last thing they need is politicians like Chuck Morse in the examining room." Morse is one of two Republicans in Tuesday's primary vying for the chance to unseat Hassan.
The bottom line: Keene Mayor George Hansel, an abortion rights-supporting GOP candidate running for Congress, told Axios: "More than 70% of people in New Hampshire consider themselves pro-choice.
- "There are more pro-choice Republicans in New Hampshire than in any other place in the country." | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/11/new-hampshire-democrats-hassan-biden | 2022-09-11T20:47:32Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/11/new-hampshire-democrats-hassan-biden | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
(iSeeCars) – Inventory constraints due to the microchip shortage have driven used car prices to record highs. That means your own used car, which is typically a depreciating asset, could be worth more than, or close to, what you originally paid for it. Or, at the very least, it’s worth considerably more than it would be in a stable used car market. If you’re thinking of selling your car or trading it in for a new one, it’s important to know the value of your vehicle. This guide will give you all the information you need to price your vehicle, either for a sale or to help you get a fair price as part of the trade-in process.
What’s My Car Worth? How to Calculate the Market Value of Your Car
A car’s market value is the amount you would receive for your car if you were to sell it to a private buyer. How do you determine this value? There are helpful online tools like the iSeeCars Price My Car Tool, which provide a detailed pricing report to help calculate your used car’s value. Simply enter your vehicle’s VIN or provide its make, model, year, trim, style, and mileage.
The Price My Car tool will then provide a used car valuation with a suggested range of prices to list it at, depending on how quickly you’re looking to sell.
How Do I Find My Car’s VIN?
Your vehicle’s VIN (vehicle identification number) is most commonly located on the dashboard on the driver’s side of the car, but can also be found inside the door jamb on the driver’s side door. You can learn more about what your car’s VIN can tell you with the iSeeCars free VIN check tool.
Understand What Your Car’s Valuation Really Means
Your vehicle’s market price is calculated by analyzing the prices of similar cars for sale in the same local market. The calculation takes into account many considerations, including price, mileage, vehicle condition, trim level, and features. The pricing information also factors in outside market conditions like supply and demand.
There are a few different values for your vehicle, and it’s important to understand the differences among them. Here are some additional terms you’re likely to hear if you’re selling or buying a vehicle:
Understanding Car Values: Market Value Vs. Car Trade-In Value Vs. Retail Value
Market value is different from trade-in value, although the two terms are often used interchangeably. A car’s trade-in value is the amount of money a car dealer will offer you for your vehicle, whereas market value, also referred to as private party value, is the amount of money you would get selling your car directly to a buyer. Because dealerships handle the complex process of selling the vehicle, they offer a lower trade-in value to ensure they make a profit when they sell the car. Keep in mind, dealers have to cover the overhead costs associated with the transaction, like inspecting, reconditioning and transferring ownership. Another pricing term is retail value, which is what a buyer can expect to pay for a used car at a dealership versus buying from a private individual. Retail value will likely be the highest figure, as it covers overhead and helps dealers make a profit.
Using Market Value to Sell Your Used Car
Once you have your car’s market value, you can price your car accordingly. If you want to sell your car quickly, you can price it below market value. If you aren’t in a rush to sell and want to leave room for negotiation, you can price your car closer to or above market value.
Many pricing tools like the iSeeCars Price My Car Tool will give you a range of prices to consider based on similar listings in your local market. If you want to sell your car quickly, you can choose the lowest or best price, while the highest price will give you the most money but will likely take longer to sell. The price in the middle is the closest to current market value, which means a price that is less than some similar listings but more than others.
Once you’ve determined your asking price, you can use the free iSeeCars Sell My Car Tool to list your vehicle.
Is It a Good Time to Sell Your Car?
Certain times of the year can be better than others when it comes to selling your car. For example, you can get more than $385 on average in April when selling SUVs and sedans, while May will get you the most money for selling your pickup truck. Generally, February through July is when you will get the most money for your vehicle. If you aren’t in a rush to sell your car, you can put your car on the market when it’s expected to bring you the greatest profit.
What If I Decide to Trade In My Car?
While selling your car privately will yield you a bigger profit than trading it into a dealer, some car buyers find that it isn’t worth the added hassle. Trading your car to a dealership means that you don’t have to show your car to prospective buyers and go through the trouble of transferring your car title. It can also make your car transaction easier, as your trade-in value will go towards your new car payment. If you trade in your car, get a few quotes from multiple local and online dealers to see who will give you the best price. You can choose to sell your car to Carvana or Carmax, and they will provide you with an instant offer that is good for seven days. You can also use those prices to negotiate your trade in value with the car dealer you’re purchasing from.
Using Market Value to Buy a Car
Market Value also plays a role in buying a car. By understanding a car’s market value, you’ll know if a car is priced fairly by a dealer or a private seller.
The Depreciation Factor
The average new car loses nearly half its value after five years. However, some cars hold their value better than others. Along with keeping your car’s condition as pristine as possible, buying a car that retains its value will help you command a higher car price when it comes time to sell or trade-in your vehicle. Keep in mind that optional equipment and special packages typically don’t aid in resale value.
Trucks and truck-based SUVs retain their value better than average, while luxury vehicles depreciate more than average. Reliable vehicles, like Toyotas and Hondas, also tend to have high resale value because of their durability and lower-than-average maintenance costs. Understanding a car’s depreciation can help car shoppers make a smart car buying decision, especially if you plan on trading it in after a few years.
Additional Used Car Buying Resources
Here are some additional resources to determine if you are paying a fair price for your used car:
- Kelley Blue Book (KBB): KBB is a trusted resource to help you determine the price of your used car, so much so that “blue book value” has become synonymous with a used car’s value. The Kelley Blue Book Trade In Range shows a range of prices that consumers can expect to receive when trading it in at a dealership. The Kelley Blue Book Private Party Value provides a fair price for a used car from an individual seller. KBB also gives an Instant Cash Offer based on its trade-in value, which is valid for seven days. Consumers can take that offer and bring it to a participating dealer for cash or a credit towards a new vehicle.
- NADAGuides: Designed for dealer members of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), the NADA pricing guides use retail sales data to determine the sale prices for used vehicles. The main difference between the NADA and KBB is that KBB focuses on condition, mileage, demand, and features, while NADA looks at a car’s wholesale price.
- CarFax: CarFax provides the value of a used car based on its miles, condition, location, make and model, trim, and other factors. Carfax focuses on the individual vehicle and history rather than external factors such as market conditions and seasonality. You can enter your vehicle’s VIN or license plate number/
- TrueCar: Data aggregation company, TrueCar, has a network of dealers across the United States that provides the company with car sales data. TrueCar provides an estimated value based on questions about the vehicle’s specs and condition. It then provides you with a TrueCar cash offer and connects you with a certified dealer who will deliver a check for the vehicle’s value.
Bottom Line:
Getting an accurate price for your used vehicle can help you decide if you want to sell it. If you decide to sell your vehicle, you’ll have the information necessary to determine the right price for your car. You’ll also likely need to buy a replacement vehicle, and having the right tools to determine a car’s market value can help you determine if you’re getting a good deal.
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LONDON (AP) — The death of Queen Elizabeth II set in motion a tightly choreographed series of ceremonial and constitutional steps, as Britain undergoes a period of national mourning and enters the reign of King Charles III.
A long-established 10-day plan, code-named Operation London Bridge, covers arrangements for the queen’s final journey to London and state funeral. Here is a look at what will happen in the coming days:
Sunday, Sept. 11
— The queen’s oak coffin was carried from Balmoral Castle in Scotland by six gamekeepers from her estate and put into a seven-vehicle entourage. Then it was driven slowly to Edinburgh, passing through towns and villages in the Scottish countryside. People paid their respects along the route, from lining rural roads to coming together in huge crowds in Edinburgh. It rests overnight at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in the Scottish capital.
— Charles was proclaimed king in other parts of the U.K.: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
— In London, the new king hosted a reception for diplomats from the 14 other Commonwealth countries where he is king.
Monday, Sept. 12
— King Charles II and Camilla, the Queen Consort, will visit Parliament to receive condolences from the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
— The royal couple then fly to Edinburgh where they attend a service of remembrance for the queen, visit the Scottish Parliament and meet senior officials.
— The queen’s coffin, accompanied by the king and queen consort, will travel to Edinburgh’s St. Giles’ Cathedral where it will stay for 24 hours so the public can pay their respects. Members of the royal family will hold a vigil by the coffin in the evening.
Tuesday Sept. 13
— The queen’s coffin is taken by hearse to Edinburgh Airport. It will be flown by the Royal Air Force to London and taken to Buckingham Palace.
— The king and Camilla will visit Northern Ireland, where they meet politicians and faith leaders and attend a service of remembrance at St. Anne’s Cathedral.
Wednesday, Sept. 14
— The coffin is transported from Buckingham Palace to Parliament on a gun carriage, with the king and other royals walking behind.
— It is placed in Parliament’s medieval Westminster Hall, where the archbishop of Canterbury conducts a short service. The queen will then lie in state for four days, until the morning of her funeral. Members of the public will be able to pay their respects and troops will keep a round-the-clock vigil.
Friday, Sept. 16
— The king and queen consort will visit Wales.
Monday, Sept. 19
— The queen’s coffin will be taken from Westminster Hall to nearby Westminster Abbey for a state funeral that begins at 11 a.m. Leaders and dignitaries from around the world are expected to attend.
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Last night, Oprah made her first public appearance since before the pandemic to attend the premiere of Sidney, the upcoming Apple TV+ documentary about legendary film actor Sidney Poitier, who died in early 2022 at 94. The premiere took place at the Toronto International Film Festival, where Sidney was screened to a select group of people ahead of its general public release.
The premiere was an emotional night. Not only was it Oprah's first public appearance since before the pandemic, but it was also the first time Poitier's family gathered since his death. "You are the first audience not just to see the film, but you're the first audience that will be able to pay tribute to his life since his passing," Oprah said while introducing Sidney. "So tonight, it's a memorial celebration."
Oprah wore a shimmering Brandon Maxwell number and walked the red carpet with Gayle King, Poitier's daughters, and Tyler Perry. In attendance was also Reginald Hudlin, Sidney's director. Oprah gave him high praise while introducing the film, calling Hudlin "one of the great directors of our time." Oprah also shared that she immediately knew she had to be a part of the documentary. There was no wavering: "Every part of my being said yes," Oprah told the crowd.
"I've loved him my whole life," Oprah said of Poitier. "We knew we loved him, we knew what his life force has been for us, and we wanted you to be able to experience the same. There was not one time in my life where I ever had a conversation with him and didn't come away feeling expanded," Oprah said. "And that is what I'm hoping will happen when you watch Sidney tonight." By the end of the premiere, the crowd was certainly moved—the film received a standing ovation. Oprah was in tears, telling Hudlin, who also directed The Black Godfather and Marshall, that it was his best work yet. "Oh, my God. I'd never seen it on the big screen," Oprah said at the end. "And I've watched multiple versions, multiple edits, multiple cuts—and it's just so moving. I feel so proud, and I know he's proud of us."
The following day, Gayle moderated a Q&A with Oprah and Poitier's daughters to discuss Sidney. When Gayle asked Oprah why Poitier was such an important influence in her life, she explained that he made her career possible. "He kicked the doors open for me. The fact that there was an Oprah Winfrey Show is because he came first," she said.
Oprah also noted that Poitier's identity was "built on respect and character, not on the color of his skin." She learned that and more when she spent more than four hours interviewing Poitier in 2012 (footage from that session is included in the documentary). "The spirit of who he is and was as a man allows us to see what is possible," Oprah said in the Q&A. "I love him even more after this film."
Poitier had a long and groundbreaking career. He was the first Black man to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, which he earned for the 1963 film Lilies of the Field. This win came amid some of his greatest roles of the 1950s and ’60s—The Defiant Ones, A Raisin in the Sun, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, and countless others. Poitier also wrote a memoir later in life, The Measure of Man, which was an Oprah’s Book Club pick in 2007.
Oprah first met Poitier on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2000 and interviewed him that year for O, The Oprah Magazine. They continued to stay in touch, with Poitier joining the 20th anniversary celebration of TOWS, partaking in Master Class, and sitting down with Oprah for an OBC discussion. But the real reason Oprah felt connected to Poitier started much earlier—in the ’60s, in fact, when she watched him win his Academy Award. “In my spirit, I knew that because you had won the Oscar, I, too, could do something special—and I didn’t even know what it was,” Oprah said to Poitier when they first met. “I thought, If he can be that, I wonder what I can be.”
Oprah is paying homage to her role model with Sidney. The documentary does a deep dive into Poitier’s life, using interviews with those Poitier inspired—Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Robert Redford, Lenny Kravitz, Barbra Streisand, Spike Lee, and more. Directed by Hudlin, Sidney explores the icon’s time in Hollywood as well as his activist role within the civil rights movement.
Sidney premieres in theaters and on Apple TV+ September 23, 2022. Watch the trailer below, and learn more here.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Jayden Daniels completed 10 of 11 passes for 137 yards, threw for three touchdowns and ran for another score in just five drives, and LSU built a 51-0 halftime lead over Southern before cruising to a 65-17 victory on Saturday night in the first matchup of the two universities from Louisiana's capital city.
The lopsided triumph was the first at LSU (1-1) for coach Brian Kelly, who was lured away from Notre Dame after last season by a 10-year contract worth about $100 million.
Daniels' scoring passes went for 17 yards to Jack Bech, 5 yards to Malik Nabers and 44 yards to Brian Thomas. The last of those ended the night for the senior quarterback, who won the starting job after transferring from Arizona State.
Southern (1-1), which a week earlier had opened up a 42-0 lead in a season-opening 86-0 victory against NAIA program Florida Memorial, saw the tables turn.
LSU scored five touchdowns in the first 10:16 of the game, including a 29-yard interception return by linebacker Micah Baskerville. The Tigers led 37-0 after Baskerville blocked Southern punter Robens Beauplan's punt and the ball bounded through the end zone for a safety with 1:31 left in the first quarter.
After Southern fumbled the opening kickoff, Daniels scored the first TD of the game on his 18-yard scramble, which he finished by diving for the right pylon. LSU also scored on short runs by Josh Williams and Noah Cain in the first half. Armoni Goodwin rushed for a pair of short TDs in the second half.
Southern didn't score until Benny McCray intercepted LSU backup QB Garrett Nussmeier — who attempted an underhanded throw while being dragged down — and ran free the other way for a 94-yard TD with 3:45 left in the third quarter.
THE TAKEAWAY
Southern: The Jaguars looked overmatched, and it didn't help that they had the misfortune of playing an LSU squad looking to respond emphatically to an emotional season-opening loss. Starting quarterback BeSean McCray completed half of his 14 throws for 42 yards without a TD and was intercepted once. The Jags lost four fumbles in all.
LSU: While Kelly had portrayed the preseason QB competition between Daniels and Nussmeier as a close one, there was a clear disparity in their performance. Making his first appearance this season, Nussmeier was intercepted twice and did not throw for a TD. He finished 13 of 23 for 183 yards, with 60 yards coming on a deep pass down the right sideline to Nabers.
HUMAN JUKEBOX
The Southern marching band, known as the “Human Jukebox,” drew some of the loudest cheers of the night for its historic first performance in Death Valley. Band members impressively formed the halftime score of 51-0 without missing a step.
The LSU band also performed, as usual, before both bands joined together — to raucous applause — as they formed a heart and the local area code 225 while playing “Cupid Shuffle.”
Most of a sellout crowd of about 102,000 appeared to have remained in their seats for the much anticipated halftime show, and many of them were gone early in the third quarter.
UP NEXT
Southern: Visits Texas Southern for its SWAC opener on Sept. 17.
LSU: Opens SEC play, hosting Mississippi State on Sept. 17.
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The Duke and Duchess of York will look after Queen Elizabeth II's two corgis, according to news reports.
Muick and Sandy are two young corgis that Prince Andrew, one of the queen's sons, and his daughters gave her in 2021. The present was intended to lift her spirits after her husband, Prince Philip, died.
Elizabeth herself died on Thursday at Balmoral.
"The corgis will return to live at Royal Lodge [on the Windsor Estate] with the Duke and Duchess," a source close to Andrew told the BBC.
NPR has not yet independently confirmed and will update once we do.
It is still unclear who will look over Elizabeth's two other dogs — a cocker spaniel named Lissy and a dachshund corgi hybrid named Candy. Some royal experts previously speculated that the dogs may be separated and given to various family members.
Elizabeth's affinity for corgis can be traced back to her youth, when she was given a corgi named Susan for her 18th birthday. The queen owned more than 30 dogs over the course of her life — a majority of which were Pembroke Welsh Corgis.
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Oregon State notched another win in dramatic fashion Saturday, scoring a touchdown as time ran out to beat Fresno State, 35-32.
The Beavers (2-0) were down 26-32 with time running out in the 4th quarter. After six plays and a 71-yard drive, the Beavers had the ball on the 2-yard line with three seconds left on the clock. Jack Colletto took the snap and scored on a 2-yard run to put OSU on top to win the game. It was Colletto’s second TD of the game.
Beaver quarterback Chance Nolan went 14-of-27 with 217 yards and 1 touchdown. OSU had 397 yards of total offense. Deshaun Fenwick led the Beaver rushing attach with 102 yards on 19 carries.
Saturday’s victory was the first ever for the Beavers at Fresno State (1-1).
Up Next:
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Our NFL betting expert is here to offer his best betting picks and predictions for Sunday’s matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys, scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
Guess who’s back? Tom Brady, and he’s leading the Buccaneers into a matchup with the Cowboys and Dak Prescott in a game that could be defined by leaky protection and strong defense instead of the shootout the ensued in the previous primetime meeting between these clubs.
Buccaneers vs. Cowboys Picks
- Under 50.5 total points at -110 @ Caesars Sportsbook
- Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz anytime TD at +185 @ Caesars Sportsbook
- Both teams to score 20 points at -130 @ Caesars Sportsbook
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Buccaneers vs. Cowboys prediction and analysis
Dallas isn’t unfamiliar with the concept of playing without left tackle Tyron Smith due to injuries in recent seasons, but he’s vital against an attack dog front line like Tampa’s. That could make life difficult for the Cowboys and QB Dak Prescott.
But similar challenges face Brady and the Buccaneers, who’ve been dented by health concerns up front throughout the preseason.
Cowboys vs. Buccaneers under 50.5
Line woes are no way to win in the NFL, even with quick-triggered passers like Brady and Prescott. If either team gains an edge with the ground game, the offense could open up and bring more fireworks than we expect.
Brady took a break from camp and two of his favorite receivers from last season — Rob Gronkowski (retired) and Chris Godwin (questionable) could be missing. Dallas’ defense is legitimate with Micah Parsons and Demarcus Lawrence capable of bending into the backfield to slow the Bucs.
Eventually, offense will win out but don’t bank on Brady turning in a repeat of last year’s Thursday night opener: a 31-29 win on his way to a career-high 5,316 yards.
Our Pick: Under 50.5 total points
Dalton Schultz anytime TD +185
If there’s a weak spot in the Buccaneers’ defense, it’ll be behind the linebacker level of the zone-heavy defense, where crossing patterns and the tight end seam route — enter TE Dalton Schultz — can hit for big gains.
Schultz rates as the No. 2 passing option behind Ceedee Lamb with Amari Cooper gone and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore loves to find his biggest targets in the red zone.
Our Pick: Dalton Schultz TD scorer
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Bucs and Cowboys both score 20+ points
Points might occur in multiples of three while the teams are sparring their way through the first half.
The talent level on either side warrants a peek at the over, but the number and the variables around health on each team point to the under.
Our Pick: Both teams to score 20 points @ -130 with Caesars Sportsbook
Buccaneers vs. Cowboys odds
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Royals watch: Republicans Loved Lilibet, Too
“I am a republican, always have been, and yet I now feel a great sense of loss,” confesses Brendan O’Neill at The Spectator. Because Elizabeth II “embodied values that are at risk of extinction. She represented history in an era of anti-historical hysteria, forbearance in a time of narcissism and public service in an era of self-worship and self-regard.” The “pinnacle of the establishment” was “accidentally countercultural, a traditionalist rebel — and I, for one, loved her for it.” As “identity politics took hold, history was insulted and even everyday language was constantly being overhauled, there was the Queen — calm, constant and always connecting us” to “something better than our mad twenty-first century.” So “this republican” declares, “The Queen is dead — Long Live the Queen’s Virtues.”
Culture critic: Call Out Dems’ Green Injustice
“Republicans should prepare to talk about Democrats’ green agenda as another front in the elite culture war on America’s middle class,” advises The Federalist’s Emily Jashinsky. Green subsidies overwhelmingly benefit the well-off, while “higher fuel prices don’t affect John Kerry like they affect the 58 percent of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. For the laptop class,” an “extra few bucks in gas or taxes is annoying but fine. For others, it’s enormous stress, it’s a second job, it’s less time with their children, more debt, or fewer drives to see relatives.” So as “the left’s agenda becomes increasingly entangled with the interests of elites, from environmentalism to student loan bailouts to marriage to policing,” Republicans should “be shrewd enough to recognize the opportunity and smart enough to understand the stakes are higher than partisan politics.”
Pandemic journal: Monkeypox Another US Failure
“The Biden administration’s failed response to the spread of monkeypox has highlighted America’s inability to respond to large-scale disease outbreaks,” argues Anthony Ruggiero at The Hill. Team Biden “has struggled to make testing for monkeypox widely available” and delayed a crucial plant inspection — which the Food and Drug Administration had to complete “before the vaccines could be used” — until “six weeks after the first U.S. case was identified,” likely leading to more infections. “We need a rigorous review to understand why America was slow to react to a disease outbreak . . . again.” The “next disease outbreak may be deadlier, and we will not have the time to fumble another response.”
From the right: Climate-Change Policy Creates Catastrophe
“Anyone who still thinks climate change is a greater threat than climate policy to financial stability deserves to be exiled to a peat-burning yurt in the wilderness,” scoffs Joseph C. Sternberg in The Wall Street Journal. “Regulators are in the middle of a major push to introduce various forms of climate stress testing into their oversight.” But “climate risk” has already “arrived:” Energy prices are forcing companies into “possible insolvencies” in Britain and the European Union. And while “politicians are happy to blame” Russian President Vladimir Putin, “what transformed” his Ukraine war “into a global disaster” for energy were “two decades of green-energy policy beforehand.” “The imminent result”? “A recession in Europe. We can only hope that it won’t also trigger a global financial crisis.”
Libertarian: Long Live Disaster Prepping!
“Happy National Preparedness Month,” wishes Reason’s J.D. Tuccille. It’s an official “observance each September” of “the importance of preparing for disasters” — and “for a government message, it’s remarkably sensible and focused on personal responsibility.” Post-COVID and amid historic inflation and energy shortages, even former skeptics have “conceded that those who had made preparations for social disruptions had a distinct advantage over those who assumed that good times would go on forever.” Yes, “it would be nice to get back to the recent normalcy of reliable power, abundant food, and spreading prosperity. But long after National Preparedness Month ends, a little readiness will remain a good hedge against the surprises the world just seems to keep throwing our way.”
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African American adults who reported more frequent participation in religious activities and/or deeper spiritual beliefs may be more likely to meet some of the American Heart Association's key metrics for cardiovascular health, such as regular exercise, a balanced diet and normal blood pressure, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
African Americans have poorer overall cardiovascular health than non-Hispanic white people, and death from cardiovascular diseases is higher in African American adults than white adults, according to the American Heart Associations' 2017 "Cardiovascular Health in African Americans" scientific statement.
"Health professionals and researchers should acknowledge the importance of religious and spiritual influences in the lives of African Americans—who tend to be highly religious," said the study's lead author LaPrincess C. Brewer, M.D., M.P.H., a preventive cardiologist, and assistant professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
"With religious and spiritual beliefs factored into our approaches, we may make major breakthroughs in fostering the relationship between patients and physicians and between community members and scientists to build trust and sociocultural understanding of this population."
Researchers analyzed responses gauging religiosity (strong religious feeling or belief from any religion), spirituality and the Life's Simple 7 cardiovascular health indicators from surveys and
Researchers grouped participants by religious behaviors (their self-reported levels of attending church service/bible study groups, private prayer and the use of religious beliefs or practices in adapting to difficult life situations and stressful events—called religious coping in the study); and spirituality (belief in the existence of a supreme being, deity or God).
The participants who reported more religious activity or having deeper levels of spiritual beliefs were more likely to meet the key measures for cardiovascular health:
Greater frequency of attending religious services or activities was associated with a 16% increase in odds of meeting "intermediate" or "ideal" metrics for physical activity, 10% for diet, 50% for smoking, 12% for blood pressure and 15% for the composite cardiovascular health score.
Greater reported frequency of private prayer was associated with a 12% increase in the odds of achieving intermediate or ideal metrics for diet and 24% increased odds for achieving the metric related to smoking.
Religious coping was associated with an 18% increase in the odds of achieving intermediate and ideal levels for physical activity, 10% increased odds for healthy diet, 32% for smoking and 14% for the composite cardiovascular health score.
Total spirituality was associated with an 11% increase in the odds of achieving intermediate and ideal levels for physical activity and 36% for smoking.
"I was slightly surprised by the findings that multiple dimensions of religiosity and spirituality were associated with improved cardiovascular health across multiple health behaviors that are extremely challenging to change, such as diet, physical activity and smoking," Brewer said.
"Our findings highlight the substantial role that culturally tailored health promotion initiatives and recommendations for lifestyle change may play in advancing health equity. The cultural relevance of interventions may increase their likelihood of influencing cardiovascular health and also the sustainability and maintenance of healthy lifestyle changes."
Brewer added, "This is especially important for socioeconomically disenfranchised communities faced with multiple challenges and stressors. Religiosity and spirituality may serve as a buffer to stress and have therapeutic purposes or support self-empowerment to practice healthy behaviors and seek preventive health services." | https://www.stlamerican.com/religion/local_religion/religion-can-play-key-role-in-african-american-heart-health/article_97af6652-318a-11ed-b5cf-47223be9f9cf.html | 2022-09-11T21:30:20Z | stlamerican.com | control | https://www.stlamerican.com/religion/local_religion/religion-can-play-key-role-in-african-american-heart-health/article_97af6652-318a-11ed-b5cf-47223be9f9cf.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A "high scoring" third quarter as both teams scored. The 49ers marched 11 plays for 68 yards before the drive stalled for a field goal. On third down, the play was designed to go to Kyle Juszczyk, but Roquan Smith sniffed the play out. As a result, the Niners went up 10-0. Earlier on the drive, on 3rd & 6, Lance found Jauan Jennings for a 44-yard gain.
The Bears' five-play, 72-yard drive, was aided by a Tashaun Gipson dropped an interception that hit him between the numbers and a Dre Greenlaw face mask that gifted Chicago a first down on 3rd & 4.
You have to give credit to Justin Fields, as he used his legs time and time again to extend drives for the Bears. For example, on 3rd & 10, Fields made a couple of defenders miss before looking back across the field and finding, you guessed it, Dante Pettis for a 51-yard touchdown.
The Bears have the ball heading into the fourth quarter. One touchdown from the Niners should put the game away. | https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/9/11/23347693/49ers-vs-bears-4th-quarter-thread-were-in-for-a-fourth-quarter-sweat | 2022-09-11T21:33:05Z | ninersnation.com | control | https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/9/11/23347693/49ers-vs-bears-4th-quarter-thread-were-in-for-a-fourth-quarter-sweat | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The conditions at Soldier Field suggested the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears game would be sloppy. After a scoreless first quarter that saw a fumble, interception, and endless punts. Eight of the 12 drives ended in the first half in a punt.
The 49ers had an opportunity to add a touchdown, but Trey Lance overthrew Tyler Kroft on one of Shanahan’s favorite designs, “leak.” That was one of the few blemishes for Lance on the afternoon.
Unfortunately, the other came at an inopportune time in the fourth quarter. He thought he had an open receiver, but Bears safety Eddie Jackson jumped in front of the throw for an interception. That was a drive where the 49ers needed points. Instead, Chicago had a short field.
The defense played lights out early, but penalties and bone-headed plays extended drives for the Bears. Chicago had four penalties from first downs at one point while converting five of their 12 third downs.
They crumbled on that side of the ball in the second half. Penalties hurt all three phases. Whether it was offense, defense, or special teams, it was a sloppy performance no matter the field conditions. The offense got behind the chains due to penalties, while the defense gifted the Bears first downs.
Lance’s numbers won’t look good, nor will they tell the whole story. It was pouring in the fourth quarter, more so than it had all game. We can point to mistakes. Brandon Aiyuk’s offensive pass interference hurt. Lance’s interception wasn’t any better. The defense did themselves no favors, and that’s how we got a 19-3 second-half score. Get ready for some unbearable discourse this week. | https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/9/11/23347748/49ers-vs-bears-niners-collapse-in-the-second-half-fall-to-chicago-19-10 | 2022-09-11T21:33:09Z | ninersnation.com | control | https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/9/11/23347748/49ers-vs-bears-niners-collapse-in-the-second-half-fall-to-chicago-19-10 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Wenatchee, Wash. --
Wenatchee Police Department is asking for the publics help locating a missing child. 3-year-old Kiovanni was reported missing from the 1300 block of Maple street, wearing just a diaper.
WPD says the child is autistic, non-verbal, won't come to you if you call him and is known to hide under cars.
If you see him, please call RiverCom at (509) 663-9911. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/autistic-3-year-old-reported-missing/article_41b92d60-31f7-11ed-8ba4-039a7992513f.html | 2022-09-11T21:39:01Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/autistic-3-year-old-reported-missing/article_41b92d60-31f7-11ed-8ba4-039a7992513f.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MALDEN, Wash. — Two years after the Babb Road Fire destroyed the towns of Malden and Pine City, the town of Malden and Pine Creek Community Restoration Long Term Recovery Organization (LTRO) hosted the Malden-Pine City Revival on Sunday.
The revival runs from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the Community Park, at the corner of Moreland and Ash, in downtown Malden.
People can enjoy free food and games during the event, as well as activities such as cornhole, a bike clinic, a fire truck tour, live music and door prizes. The event is free and open to the public.
"The Malden-Pine City Revival is an opportunity for our residents to come together and celebrate what we have accomplished, and to continue imagining what kind of future we want," said LTRO's acting director Chandelle Frick in a statement.
Malden resident Bob Law will serve up hot dogs and guests are invited to bring a side dish to share. During the event, SCJ Alliance Consulting will be available with park design kits to get residents’ ideas on new play equipment and the park design. Attendees are also invited to share their talent with the community during open mic, but they can also bring a relic that survived the fire and tell its story.
The recovery efforts of the two towns remains ongoing after the fire destroyed both of them on Sept. 7, 2020. The fire burned more than 15,000 acres and 104 homes.
Donors and organizations have come together to assist and help unite the residents of Malden and Pine City in the past two years.
In the time since the fire, the community's built a temporary fire station in Malden.
The following list has some of the latest updates to the towns since the fire:
- A new temporary fire station and 24 new homes
- The new Malden Palouse-to-Cascades Trailhead is currently under construction and will be completed by early fall.
- The wildfire clean-up phase is complete, with one more visit this fall for tree removal by Team Rubicon. The Leshay Goats from Cheney spent two months eating unwanted foliage to help create defensible space.
- The installation of fiber-optic internet. A cell tower is also in the construction phase. An electronic reader board will soon be installed to help tell residents about urgent and important information. | https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/malden-and-pine-city-host-community-revival-two-years-after-babb-road-fire/293-af0936db-1834-45a4-93e8-52845c6c551e | 2022-09-11T21:40:42Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/malden-and-pine-city-host-community-revival-two-years-after-babb-road-fire/293-af0936db-1834-45a4-93e8-52845c6c551e | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LONDON, UK — For many people around the world, the word corgi is forever linked to Queen Elizabeth II.
Princess Diana once called them a “moving carpet" always by her mother-in-law's side. Stubby, fluffy little dogs with a high-pitched bark, corgis were the late queen's constant companions since she was a child. She owned nearly 30 throughout her life, and they enjoyed a life of privilege fit for a royal pet.
Elizabeth’s death last week has raised public concerns over who will care for her beloved dogs. But Sky News reported Sunday, according to a palace spokesman, the corgis will go live with Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.
“One of the intriguing things people are wondering about at the funeral is whether a corgi is going to be present,” said Robert Lacey, royal historian and author of “Majesty: Elizabeth II and the House of Windsor.'' “The queen’s best friends were corgis, these short-legged, ill tempered beasts with a yap that doesn’t appeal to many people in Britain, but was absolutely crucial to the Queen.”
Elizabeth’s love for corgis began in 1933 when her father, King George VI, brought home a Pembroke Welsh corgi they named Dookie. Images of a young Elizabeth walking the dog outside their lavish London home would be the first among many to come over the decades.
When she was 18 she was given another and named it Susan, the first in a long line of corgis to come. Later there were dorgis — a dachshund and corgi crossbreed — owned by the queen. Eventually they came to accompany her in public appearances, and became part of her persona.
Throughout Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne, the corgis were by her side, accompanying her on official tours, reportedly sleeping in their own room at Buckingham Palace with daily sheet changes, and occasionally nipping the ankles of the odd visitor or royal family member.
Three of them even appeared alongside the queen as she climbed into James Bond’s waiting helicopter in the spoof video that opened the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
British author Penny Junor documented their feisty lives in a 2018 biography “All the Queen’s Corgis.”
She writes that Elizabeth walked and fed the dogs, chose their names and when they died, buried them with individual plaques. Care for the corgis had fallen largely on the queen’s trusted dressmaker and assistant Angela Kelly and her page Paul Whybrew.
The corgis were also present when the queen welcomed visitors at the palace, including distinguished statesmen and officials. When the conversation lulled, Elizabeth would often turn her attention to her dogs to fill the silence.
“She was also concerned about what would happen to her dogs when she is no longer around,” Junor wrote, noting that some royal family members did not share her fondness for the corgis.
After the death of her corgi Willow in 2018, it was reported that the queen would not be getting any more dogs.
But that changed during the illness of her late husband, Prince Philip, who died in 2021 at age 99. She turned once again to her beloved corgis for comfort. On what would have been Philip's 100th birthday last year, the queen was reportedly given another dog.
In addition to her human family, Elizabeth is survived by two corgis, a dorgi, and a cocker spaniel. | https://www.krem.com/article/news/nation-world/queen-elizabeth-ii-corgis/507-e2db7189-b725-417c-a880-29df133ec42b | 2022-09-11T21:40:48Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/news/nation-world/queen-elizabeth-ii-corgis/507-e2db7189-b725-417c-a880-29df133ec42b | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The emotions of fear, sadness, surprise, anger and disgust can overwhelm during a traumatic event.
Twenty-one years ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four airliners and flew two planes into the World Trade Center towers and a third plane into the Pentagon. Heroic passengers on the fourth plane fought the hijackers, and the plane crashed in an empty field in Pennsylvania.
Nearly 3,000 people died, and more than 25,000 were injured by four airplanes turned into weapons. Television stations broadcast the events live into the homes of millions of people that September morning, stirring emotions to a boil and devastating many.
For renowned artist A. Thomas Schomberg, those emotions need to be expressed. He worked for almost two decades doing just that in creating “9/11 Sculptures: Vignettes of Emotion.” The bronze sculptures, which are painted white, journey through the emotions of what the victims must have felt.
The display featuring the artworks opened at the Holocaust Museum LA in Pan Pacific Park in Los Angeles starting Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022.
It was one of myriad events Sunday as communities across Los Angeles County commemorated 9/11 on Sunday.
Schomberg’s accomplishments as a sculptor include the Rocky Statue in Philadelphia. In the early 1980s, actor Sylvester Stallone commissioned Schomberg to create a bronze statue of his film character, Rocky Balboa, which he later gifted to the city of Philadelphia. Schomberg’s other work can be found in the collections of museums and collectors worldwide.
The 9/11 attacks gave him an overwhelming sense of sorrow. “I don’t care where you were at the time of the attack,” he said. “At least as an American, you were affected.”
Soon after the attacks, he and his wife went to New York to visit a family member. At Union Station he saw thousands of fliers posted on walls with photos of the victims and vast numbers of missing people whose bodies were never found, incinerated as the two tallest World Trade Center towers collapsed and burned to the ground.
It was then he realized the scope of the lost lives.
He returned to his studio and began putting his thoughts in writing before starting the modeling on the first piece, “Door of Sorrow.” Using the human form to convey emotion, each painted white casting is attached to a black column, creating a stark contrast.
“Almost all the figures are nude because the people were all so vulnerable,” he says. “The clerical workers are now with the CEOs — there is no social, economic distinction.” Schomberg says of the equality of people during their last moments, “They are all in the same place now.”
The detail in the figures, faces, hands, and feet express emotions he wanted to convey. “I wanted to make a difference. In my case, I felt I had a particular skill set I wanted to express.”
Jordanna Gessler, vice president of Education and Exhibits at the Holocaust Museum LA, sees the importance of his exhibit at a museum dedicated to the Holocaust.
“Whether it’s Holocaust history or 9/11 history,” she said, “understanding that we need to be having conversations that foster kindness, that foster empathetic responses, that foster mutual respect — learning from each other’s differences to strengthen a more vibrant community and not forget.”
Schomberg feels the importance of recognizing each victims. “I really wanted to emphasize the individual, and I want to emphasize what these poor souls had to go through during that hour-plus of tragedy. That is why the 911 exhibit exists for me. I am a sculptor, so I expressed it three dimensionally,” he said.
Schomberg hopes his work helps people remember the events of that day, and he hopes that people will reflect on the individuals and what they suffered as they lost their lives through an act of terror.
Gessler notes that as time passes, eyewitnesses to the Holocaust and 9/11 will all be gone, so reminders become more important.
“It has been 21 years since 9/11, an entire generation has been born since then, and they don’t have 9/11 in their memory,” she says. “As we move further away from the Holocaust, with the last Holocaust survivors dying, there will be a generation that will not be able to speak to a Holocaust survivor.
Gessler asked, “So how do we continue educating and learning about history? As generations have not witnessed them themselves — have not been the eyewitness — I think with exhibitions and the museum, this is a transitional moment for conversation with people that aren’t eyewitnesses to history anymore.”
For more information on the exhibit, please visit https://www.holocaustmuseumla.org/.
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UCLA vs. South Alabama
When: Saturday, 11 a.m.
Where: Rose Bowl
TV/radio: Pac-12 Networks, AM 570
Records: South Alabama 2-0; UCLA 2-0
UCLA update: The Bruins coasted to a 45-7 win over Alabama State in a game where head coach Chip Kelly rolled through his third-string and even fourth-string depth. … Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson played just over one quarter and running back Zach Charbonnet didn’t play at all, with Kelly only noting they were “unavailable” and declining to specify whether they were injured. … For the second straight game, UCLA held its opponent scoreless in the second half. On offense, backup quarterback Ethan Garbers completed 11 of his first 12 passes and had two rushing touchdowns.
South Alabama update: The Jaguars are also coming off two dominant wins, beating Central Michigan 38-24 on the road Saturday after a 48-7 win over Nicholls to open the season. … South Alabama — playing in the Sun Belt Conference — led 38-10 over Central Michigan, racking up more than 500 yards of total offense before giving up two late fourth-quarter touchdowns. Quarterback Carter Bradley was 26-for-41 in the air for 354 yards and three touchdowns, tied for the fourth-most passing yards in a game in program history. … UCLA is South Alabama’s lone Power 5 opponent of the season.
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Kent Police are appealing to the public for help in locating the whereabouts of a 15-year-old schoolgirl, who has disappeared from her home in Gravesend. They say it is believed that Juliet Edwards was last seen at the town's railway station.
Juliet was seen in the town centre near the railway station on Friday 9 September. The young girl is described as being black, around five feet tall, of slim build and with short black hair.
When she was last seen, Juliet was wearing her school uniform, consisting of a black blazer, red blouse, black skirt, black socks and black shoes. She was also carrying a black backpack with sportswear including a red T-shirt, black jogging bottoms and black and red Nike trainers.
Inspector Colin McKeen said: ‘Juliet may have travelled to London by train and we are concerned for her welfare. We are urging anybody who has seen her or knows of her whereabouts to contact us immediately."
Kent Police issued a renewed appeal via social media at 9:15 on Sunday night. The tweet was shared by the Metropolitan Police in Westminster in an effort to broaden the search to London, to where it is thought she may have travelled from Gravesend railway station.
Anyone with information should call the police on 101 quoting reference 9-0902.
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Producer Updates the Status of Further Avatar Sequels
Shooting multiple sequels at the same time can amount to quite the risk, critically and commercially. Pirates of the Caribbean managed it and kept going; The Matrix, less so. Avatar, one of the most successful films of all time might sound like the safest bet of all on paper. Nonetheless, proposing four sequels at once seems like a gamble. Previously, we’d heard that the first two Avatar sequels were guaranteed, with parts four and five only coming if those succeeded. Catching up with producer Jon Landau at D23 Expo, however, Variety learned the optimism bug may have bitten again. Not only are the second and third film wrapped, but some of part four has already filmed. And the script for part five is done.
Check out the interview video here:
#AvatarTheWayofWater producer Jon Landau has four more movies planned in the #Avatar world. #D23Expo https://t.co/RLAtAgYP0x pic.twitter.com/4qihGMD3zc
— Variety (@Variety) September 10, 2022
Landau also seems to imply that more than four could happen, since Pandora as a planet is as vast and diverse as Earth. Somehow, though, we don’t expect to see Na’vi romantic comedies, or kitchen-sink workplace dramas. Just spitballing here, but the safe bet is on them all being ecologically minded space fantasies.
Disney screened some footage for attendees in 3D, none of which has made it online. (Slashfilm has a decent description of the scenes.) They also revealed new Avatar: The Way of Water concept art on a souvenir poster for attendees. Check it out below:
Pandora’s beauty awaits.
Brand-new concept art has arrived for #AvatarTheWayOfWater, in theaters December 16. pic.twitter.com/LHeBoekO5e
— Avatar (@officialavatar) September 10, 2022
The original Avatar returns to theaters Sept 23, with the sequel showing up Dec 16. Will you be there? Let us know in comments.
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Broadcaster and executive chairman of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), Prince Dotun Oyelode, on Saturday, in Ibadan, celebrated his 70th birthday, seizing the opportunity to launch his book titled ‘Dotun Oyelode Reporting: Memoirs of a Newshound’.
While giving his remarks, Oyelode said he has little to say since his book says it all. He however said that he has lived a remarkable life and that the majority of his life is spent in his profession.
“I want to live the rest of my life on professional and marital mentorship,” he added.
The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde − who was the chief launcher of the book − while giving his remarks, appreciated Oyelode for the good work he did at BCOS.
The governor stated that the generation that Oyelode belongs to does not do things just for doing sake, but because it is the right thing to do that will impact society.
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While speaking about the book, Makinde recommended it to students and practitioners of journalism, and to others who have an interest in the profession.
“There will be a lot of lessons to be learnt from the book,” the governor said.
With the governor were the deputy governor of the state Adeboye Lawal, Senator Rasheed Ladoja, some members of the State Executive Council, and some members of the state House of Assemble, among other.
Early on, the person who gave the sermon, Reverend Femi Oyelade, spoke about how to celebrate a birthday. He stated that while celebrating a birthday one should review their lives, appreciate God for His goodness, ask for wisdom to continue to live and work and reconcile and amend their lives.
Afope Folorun, while speaking about Oyelode, said he is happy that the celebrant is not bedridden; that he can still walk and still has his sight.
“It is unusual to see someone who clocks 70,” Folorun said. “I am happy Dotun Oyelade can still move around and still has his memories intact.”
The celebrant’s book, ‘Dotun Oyelode Reporting: Memoirs of a Newshound’, was reviewed by Olawale Albert, professor of African History, and Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Ibadan; Tejumaye, professor and Head of Department, Mass Communication, University of Lagos; and Yinka Oyewo, professor and Head of Department, Communications and Language Arts, University of Ibadan. | https://tribuneonlineng.com/bcos-chairman-celebrates-70th-birthday-launches-book/ | 2022-09-11T21:53:37Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/bcos-chairman-celebrates-70th-birthday-launches-book/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NDE trains IDPs, youths on agric enterprises in Borno
National Directorate of Employment (NDE) on Sunday commenced the 2022 Agricultural Extension Training for 50 unemployed youths in Borno State.
Director General of NDE, Abubakar Nuhu Fikpo in Maiduguri, during the one-week training workshop said that the objective of the training was to identify value chain addition of the agricultural sector and prepare beneficiaries to key in aimed at empowering the beneficiaries of the scheme to establish, grow and expand agric enterprises of their choice on a sustainable basis.
According to him, goat production is an economically viable business venture in Nigeria because of its value chain for commercial production and it has great employment potential.
Represented by the State Coordinator of NDE, Zakari Kashim, Fikpo explained that SADTS consists of various agricultural interventions that provide job opportunities to teaming youths on one hand and also provide adequate food for the increasing population.
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He said “the great things inherent in goat production business includes meat production, milk, hide, skin and manure.
“These can be used to earn income, increase the livelihood of the farmers, create employment, reduce rural-urban migration and reduce poverty.
“The engagement of unemployed youths therefore goat production business along its value chain plays an important role in the socioeconomic environment.
“The goat production enjoys a very wide market share with all the products in high demand within Nigeria.
“The beneficiaries include IDPs, women and beneficiaries of Post Sustainable Agricultural Development Scheme (Post-SADTS) that engage in agric business and small stock goats production scheme using the revolving model of empowerment.” | https://tribuneonlineng.com/nde-trains-idps-youths-on-agric-enterprises-in-borno/ | 2022-09-11T21:53:52Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/nde-trains-idps-youths-on-agric-enterprises-in-borno/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Catching up on weekend news.
On Saturday negotiators from France, Britain and Germany (collectively known as the E3) expressed doubts on Iran's commitment to reaching an agreement on the talks to revive its 2015 nuclear deal.
- “This latest demand raises serious doubts as to Iran’s intentions and commitment to a successful outcome on the JCPoA” (JCPoA is the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ... that's the deal trying to be brought back to life).
- “Iran’s position contradicts its legally binding obligations and jeopardises prospects of restoring the JCPoA.”
Iran responded later in the weekend with a middle finger. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani:
- “It is surprising and regrettable that, in a situation where diplomatic interactions and exchanges of messages are continuing… to finalise the negotiations,” that the E3 would issue such an “unconstructive” statement
- “The three European countries are advised to play a more active role to provide a solution to end the few remaining disagreements instead of entering the phase of destroying the diplomatic process”
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Posting as a note to AUD, and other Australian financial markets, traders.
- Australia will have a one-off public holiday to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away last week
- Thursday September 22
Also note that Australia's 2nd financial centre (after Sydney), Melbourne, will have a holiday on September 23. This was already scheduled. The holiday on the 23rd is for the day before a football game.
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Catching up on weekend news.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke in an interview Sunday with CNN
- US consumers could experience a spike in gas prices in winter when the European Union significantly cuts back on buying Russian oil
- "It's a risk, and it's a risk that we're working on the price cap to try to address"
- The possible price increase could come because the EU "will cease for the most part buying Russian oil" and impose a ban on services that allow Russia to ship oil by tanker
Reuters background this:
- The price cap plan agreed to by G7 wealthy nations calls for participating countries to deny insurance, finance, brokering, navigation and other services to oil cargoes priced above a yet-to-be-determined price cap on crude and oil products.
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Question: A friend recently told me that it’s illegal to honk your car horn in Minnesota (he showed me an internet article). I find this hard to believe. So many friends and family members drive by our house, giving their horn a little honk and waving; is this illegal? What if you’re behind someone at a stoplight who hasn’t noticed the light turned green — is it illegal to tap your horn to alert them? And what about those car alarms that start honking if they sense an intruder? Please explain. Thank you.
Answer: Minnesota state law says, “Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway must be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 200 feet. However, the horn or other warning device must not emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle. The driver of a motor vehicle shall, when reasonably necessary to insure safe operation, give audible warning with the horn, but shall not otherwise use the horn when upon a highway.”
As stated, a motor vehicle’s horn is to be used to “insure safe operation.” I believe it is worded as this to help prevent and reduce the unnecessary honking to help avoid annoyance and harassment. By using the horn for potential safety issues it can help keep people alert and safe. As you mentioned, being behind someone at a stoplight and they don’t notice the light turning green. Does sounding the horn help with safety? Another thing to be aware of from my experience, I’ve seen a number of “road rage” incidents start from the honking of horn.
Car alarms are legal. A person may want to check with their local laws and ordinances to see if there are any additional requirements and responsibilities.
A portion of state statutes were used with permission from the Office of the Revisor of Statutes. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow – Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205. (You can follow him on Twitter @MSPPIO_NW or reach him at, jesse.grabow@state.mn.us).
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The last edition of the Northern Gardener magazine had a list of uncommon shrubs for zone three. If your estate needs a bit of a tune up, perhaps you should look into one of these.
Aronia or black chokeberry is a six by six foot shrub with white flowers in the spring and black berries in the fall. The berries make great jelly if you can beat the birds to them. The library has them growing in their planting beds. These shrubs sucker into a real thicket, making for a great place for birds to hide out.
Another Aronia, called Ground Hug (UNCONNAMo120) is meant to be a woody ground cover. It is eight to 14 inches tall and about three feet wide. Like all the Aronias, it is salt and drought tolerant. This one however is native to swamps. If, as the article suggests, you line your driveway with them, they don’t mind being covered with snow. Not sure if this is the best idea as it suckers like mad and, after all, it is a ground cover. This pretty white flowering shrub could take over the yard.
Low Scape Mound (UNCONNAM165) doesn’t sucker, it forms one-to-two-foot-tall mounds. This one can be used for edging or in contrast if you must have ornamental grasses.
Another Aronia is Low Scape Snowfire (SMNAMPEM) (PW). It’s four by four, covered with white flowers for the pollinators and with fire red foliage in the fall. This is a native and is suggested as an alternative to the burning bush. This one isn’t out yet, but worth watching for.
If you want a fluffy yellow/green shrub to contrast with a dark green or purple shrub, or in front of a tree with those colors, Dwarf birch Creskey Gold is the one to look for. Four feet tall and three wide, the small yellow leaves look like they were edged with pinking shears. It needs full sun to keep the chartreuse color.
Another shrub that makes a great contrast to dark purple or green plants is a willow. Iceberg alley Sageleaf willow to be exact. The foliage is a powdery silver. The catkins have red stamens, then yellow pollen. It would be great in a rain garden as like most willows it likes moist soil. About two feet tall and five feet wide.
Need an evergreen shrub for a steep slope? Siberian Cypress Celtic Pride may be just the thing. Only two feet tall but five feet wide, it has a ferny look to its leaves. Will grow in partial shade in well drained soil, just what you would find on a steep slope. It’s hardly zone two.
How about a shrub that develops pretty pink berries on blue/green foliage? Perfect for fall bouquets. Proud Berry, Coral Berry is four by four . A nice contrast from all the fall yellow and red. She is well behaved, doesn’t sucker.
A multi-colored shrub is MR.Mustard, sorbaria sorbifolia (SMNSSC0) (PW). It has white flowers and yellow, orange, red, pink and light green spring colors. About three by four. Bad habits are suckering and needing pruning to keep it under control.
Another suckering shrub is the Ash leaf Spirea. The name is deceiving as it is neither an ash nor a spirea. The flowers look like fluffy white, early summer spirea flowers. The leaves look like palm fronds and are multi-colored when they emerge in the early spring. Eventually they turn green. This is another zone 2 shrub. It grows to six by six and suckers like mad. Plant it in the lawn and you can mow the suckers off.
Go wild, plant a new shrub.
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I remember enjoying rice pudding at my grandmother’s house when I was a young child ... she remembers enjoying it early in her life as well. It has been a staple in my family for quite some time, with little variations here and there. Now, my kids love it!
I have two different options for making rice pudding, one option is more traditional in nature, the other uses leftover rice following a meal. I have included both below.
Traditional rice pudding
Ingredients:
5 1/2 cups milk.
1 cup sugar.
1/2 teaspoon salt.
1/2 cup (heaping) long grain white rice.
Ground cinnamon (optional).
Directions:
Combine milk, sugar and salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Stir in rice and reduce heat to low, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
Cook for 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to the texture of yogurt.
Let cool and serve warm or cold, with cinnamon sprinkled on top, if desired. Enjoy with or without additional milk poured over top.
Leftover rice pudding
Ingredients:
Cooked rice.
1/2-1 cup sugar.
1/2-2 cups milk.
Ground cinnamon (optional).
Directions:
Leaving the cooked rice in a saucepan or pot, stir in 1/2-1 cup sugar, depending on quantity of rice and sweetness desired.
Slowly stir in milk until the rice is fully saturated and a thicker liquid consistency.
Turn heat to medium and stir until a pudding-like texture is reached.
Let cool and serve warm or cold, with cinnamon sprinkled on top, if desired. Enjoy with or without additional milk poured over top.
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Given the immense time period that dinosaurs existed for, why did none of them develop sentience?
One thing that sets humans apart from other animals – as far as we know – is that we are sentient.
Not only do we have large brains and keen intelligence, but we are self-aware.
We are conscious: we sense the world around us in an advanced way, and know that we exist, and that others exist.
Our species has been around for just a few hundred thousand years, a newcomer on the geological scene. So why didn’t dinosaurs develop sentience during their evolutionary run that exceeded 150 million years?
First off, we assume they didn’t, because they didn’t leave records of things like writing, language and other sentient thought processes in the fossil record. But we do know from CT scanning of fossil skulls that many dinosaurs had very large brains.
Could these large brains have eventually become sentient? Maybe, if the end-Cretaceous asteroid impact didn’t knock out dinosaurs in their prime and pave the way for our mammalian ancestors.
Read more:
- Would dinosaurs have gotten even bigger if they weren’t wiped out?
- Would the dinosaurs have eaten us if we were alive at the same time?
- If the dinosaurs didn’t go extinct, could they have developed a civilised society?
- Why didn’t dinosaurs evolve to be more intelligent?
Asked by: Pamela Flower, via email
To submit your questions email us at questions@sciencefocus.com (don't forget to include your name and location)
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Steve is a professor and palaeontologist at the University of Edinburgh and the author of the book The Rise And Reign Of The Mammals (£20, Picador), a 325-million-year odyssey of mammalian evolution and the people who study mammal fossils.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The Leon County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday evening that a 15-year-old student of Godby High School was detained for gun and drug offenses and transported to the county’s juvenile assessment center.
The student is facing possession of a firearm on school property and possession of cannabis offenses.
According to the sheriff’s office, around noon Friday, a teacher at the high school detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the student and escorted the student to an administrator’s office.
During a search of the student’s backpack, school officials discovered and secured a loaded handgun and a plastic bag with marijuana.
A school resource deputy was immediately notified, and the student was taken into law enforcement custody.
According to the report, the deputy determined the student purchased the weapon from an unknown source and there was no intent of violence towards students or school staff.
The sheriff’s office notes that because of the actions of the school administrators, the high school was not placed on lockdown.
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Football | NFL: New Orleans at Atlanta (09/11/2022)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)Photo by: Associated Press
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)Photo by: Associated Press
New Orleans Saints Mark Ingram II (22) is stopped short on a two-point conversion against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)Photo by: Associated Press
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates his touchdown catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)Photo by: Associated Press
New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) runs after a ctach against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)Photo by: Associated Press
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) hits New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)Photo by: Associated Press
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) makes a touchdown catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)Photo by: Associated Press
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) makes a touchdown catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)Photo by: Associated Press
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) points before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)Photo by: Associated Press
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)Photo by: Associated Press | https://www.wtxl.com/sports/football-nfl-new-orleans-at-atlanta-09-11-2022 | 2022-09-11T22:07:39Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/sports/football-nfl-new-orleans-at-atlanta-09-11-2022 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa passed for 270 yards and a touchdown and the Miami Dolphins provided an early look at their ability to contend in the AFC East as they beat Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots 20-7 Sunday.
Facing Belichick in a head coaching debut is never easy. But Mike McDaniel, the former 49ers offensive coordinator who was hired as the Dolphins head coach in February, made use of a talented defense and the speedy options he brought in during the offseason to extend Miami’s winning streak against the Patriots to four games.
Miami swept the Patriots in 2021, including a win in Foxborough in the season opener.
Second-year receiver Jaylen Waddle scored the Dolphins' first offensive touchdown of the 2022 season, taking a fourth-down pass from Tagovailoa into the end zone for a 42-yard score. Waddle caught four passes for 69 yards.
Tyreek Hill, making his Miami Dolphins debut after the team traded for him during the offseason, led Miami’s receivers with eight receptions for 94 yards.
Patriots second-year quarterback Mac Jones threw for 213 yards with a touchdown and interception. Running back Ty Montgomery caught the Patriots' only touchdown of the game. Damien Harris led New England's rushers with 48 yards on nine carries.
In the second quarter, Hill ripped a jump ball away from defensive back Jack Jones, who nearly intercepted the pass from Tagovailoa. Hill, who is 5-foot-10, turned the play into a 26-yard gain.
Dolphins safety Jevon Holland made an immediate impact to start what is expected to be a breakout season.
On the Patriots' opening drive, Holland intercepted Jones' pass, which was intended for DeVante Parker, the former Dolphins receiver who was traded to the Patriots. Parker was working one on one against cornerback Xavien Howard, who tipped the pass away from Parker and into Holland’s hands.
The takeaway stifled the Patriots drive in which they converted four first downs to move into Dolphins territory.
Former Chargers linebacker Melvin Ingram also played his first game as a Dolphin and scored a defensive touchdown in the second quarter. Safety Brandon Jones, on a blitz, got a strip-sack of Jones. Ingram recovered the ball for a touchdown to give the Dolphins a 10-0 lead.
Patriots receiver Jakobi Meyers made a contested catch over Dolphins defensive back Nik Needham for a 9-yard gain in the second quarter. But the Patriots did little else on offense and faced a 17-point deficit at the half.
The Patriots scored a touchdown on their opening drive of the third quarter after Montgomery caught a pass in the flat from Jones on third-and-6 and rolled into the end zone to make it 17-7.
Miami answered with a 49-yard field goal from Jason Sanders to make it 20-7. On the drive, Raheem Mostert, whom the Dolphins signed as a free agent in the offseason, showed his shiftiness, catching a short pass from Tagovailoa and dodging several tacklers for a 16-yard gain.
The Dolphins’ defense capped a dominant day with a fumble recovery by linebacker Jaelan Phillips with about five minutes left. Rookie defensive back Kader Kohou knocked the ball out of Patriots receiver Nelson Agholor's hands. On the Patriots previous drive, Kohou broke up a pass to force a New England turnover on downs.
FAMOUS FACE
Former heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson was seen sitting next to Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
WARM WEATHER
The Patriots arrived in South Florida a little early to get acclimated with the hot weather, which reached the low 90s in the week leading up to Sunday’s game. New England arrived in Florida on Tuesday and practiced at Palm Beach Atlantic University in Palm Beach County, about an hour from the Dolphins’ facilities.
INJURIES
Dolphins: RT Austin Jackson left the game with an ankle injury in the second quarter. ... TE Cethan Carter left the game with a head injury in the second quarter and did not return.
Patriots: S Adrian Phillips left the game with a rib injury in the second quarter.
UP NEXT
Patriots: at Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Dolphins: at Baltimore on Sunday. | https://www.wtxl.com/sports/mcdaniel-era-starts-with-a-win-dolphins-top-patriots | 2022-09-11T22:07:45Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/sports/mcdaniel-era-starts-with-a-win-dolphins-top-patriots | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Carson Wentz bounced back from throwing interceptions on consecutive plays early in the fourth quarter, completing his third and fourth touchdowns to give Washington a 28-22 comeback victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in his debut for the team known as the Commanders.
It was his first four-TD game since the day he tore the ACL in his left knee while with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017. And it came with former Eagles coach Doug Pederson on the sideline in charge of the Jaguars for the first time.
Wentz connected with Terry McLaurin on a 49-yard TD and then hit rookie Jahan Dotson in the end zone from 24 yards out to put the Commanders ahead with 1:46 left after they squandered an early lead. With fans chanting “Let’s go Redskins,” Wentz engineered a 13-play, 90-yard drive that kept him from losing to the Jaguars in consecutive games following a similar two-turnover effort in Week 18 last year with the Indianapolis Colts.
He finished 27 of 41 for 313 yards and produced enough points to make up for two bad mistakes on the interceptions.
Jaguars second-year QB Trevor Lawrence was intercepted with 1:10 to go, ending any chance of a comeback by the team that was last in the league each of the past two seasons.
Lawrence was 24 of 42 for 275 yards, a touchdown pass to James Robinson and the pick. Robinson also ran for a touchdown.
SAMUEL SHINES EARLY
After missing much of last season with a nagging groin injury, Curtis Samuel showed early why the Commanders signed him to a $34.5 million, three-year contract in 2021. Samuel caught eight passes for 55 yards and a touchdown and also ran four times for 17 yards.
WALKER MAKES HISTORY
No. 1 pick Travon Walker became the first rookie since T.J. Watt in 2017 to have an interception and a sack in his NFL debut. Walker came down with Wentz's second interception.
STRONG START FOR KIRK
Jaguars free agent signing Christian Kirk made six catches for 117 yards, including a 49-yarder, in his first game with the team. Kirk signed a $72 million, four-year contract with Jacksonville, which spent the most money of any team in the league in free agency the past two offseasons.
BASS HONORED
Washington defensive back Mike Bass had his name and No. 41 added to the team's ring of honor at FedEx Field. Bass played seven seasons with Washington from 1969-75.
INJURIES
Jaguars: DT Foley Fatukaski was active after being limited in practice all week with a calf injury.
Commanders: Rookie DT Phidarian Mathis injured his left knee in the first quarter and was carted off the field. ... RG Wes Schweitzer left in the second quarter with a hamstring injury and was replaced by Trai Turner. ... S Darrick Forest, who was filling in for injured starter Kam Curl,
UP NEXT
Jaguars: Host the AFC South rival Indianapolis Colts next Sunday.
Commanders: Visit the Detroit Lions next Sunday. | https://www.wtxl.com/sports/wentz-tosses-4-tds-commanders-come-back-to-beat-jaguars | 2022-09-11T22:07:57Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/sports/wentz-tosses-4-tds-commanders-come-back-to-beat-jaguars | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Members of the 113th Wing, D.C. Air National Guard, Security Forces Squadron conduct asp baton training at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 10, 2022. Members must be proficient and demonstrate the ability to keep an assailant under control, use verbal commands, deliver non-lethal force, and maintain positive control of the asp baton. (U.S. Air Force video by Master Sgt. Arthur Wright)
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Buddy Kofoid took the lead on lap 32 and led the final nine circuits to win the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget Series’ John Hinck Championship finale at Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex. Fellow Keith Kunz Motorsports (KKM) driver Daison Pursley earned runner-up honors with a last lap pass for second to give Toyota a one-two finish on the night.
The victory is Kofoid’s ninth in USAC competition this season and his 37th career national midget feature win. With the victory, he extends his USAC point lead in the quest for back-to-back titles after winning the championship in 2021.
While Kofoid and Pursley finished on the top of the leaderboard, it was another KKM driver who would lead much of the early going as pole-sitter Cade Lewis went straight to the lead and would hold down the point position for the first 12 circuits before Zach Daum would overtake him. A lap later, Pursley would overtake Lewis for third and set his sights on Daum.
Running the high side through turns one and two, Pursley would run down Daum for the top spot on lap 15. As conditions began to change, Daum was able to master the low side of the track and regain the lead on lap 18. Behind them, Kofoid had gone from sixth to third and eventually claimed the second position on lap 24 as the top started to come in as the race went on.
Kofoid had reeled in the leader and appeared to be ready to take the lead coming out of turn four on lap 30, only to have the caution flag wave. On the restart, Kofoid would close in on Daum and then narrowly moved past Daum on lap 32. Another caution came out with four laps remaining, setting up showdown for the win. Daum would briefly move out in front, only to see Kofoid narrowly retake the lead just before the starter’s stand by just .004 seconds. Behind the leaders, Pursley jumped from sixth to third within two laps. Kofoid then pulled away on the way to the checkered flag, while Pursley made one big last run on the high side to claim second on the final lap.
The second-place showing gave Pursley his first USAC podium since being injured in a crash at Arizona Speedway in November of 2021, sidelining him for the next nine months. Two more KKM Toyota drivers earned top-five finishes on the night with Bryant Wiedeman placing fourth and Kaylee Bryson was fifth after turning in one of the highlight drives of the night after starting 22nd.
Also earning top-10 finishes on the night were Dominic Gordon in sixth, Chance Crum in ninth and Taylor Reimer finishing tenth.
The USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget Series returns to the track with three races in three nights, kicking off at Gas City I-69 Speedway on September 22 before heading to Eldora Speedway for a pair of races on September 23-24.
Quotes:
Buddy Kofoid, Keith Kunz Motorsports Toyota: “It was really fun running with Zach Daum. My car got better and I was able to navigate the curb better. I finally figured it out as the race went on where I could pick it up. I knew I just needed green laps and that I needed to hit it perfect to clear him. Then my car started to get a little tighter and I gave the lead to him, but I was able to get it back. It was a lot of fun and I’m glad to get some redemption after last night. They gave me a really good car. I owe it all to Keith Kunz and Pete Willoughby, and of course, Mobil One and Toyota for giving me this opportunity to drive great race cars.”
Daison Pursley, Keith Kunz Motorsports Toyota: “I’m really kind of disappointed. I felt we had a really good car there. All of my guys have been working really hard and they’ve got this new Bullet chassis working pretty good right now. I felt we got to the lead fairly easily running the middle just like we talked about before the race. Zach was really good on the bottom and kind of rooted me off the bottom when I changed my line up. I fell back pretty far. I think I was trying too many things and then I just went back to the basics. On that last restart I was able to get through the traffic.”
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55 mins ago - Politics & Policy
Border Patrol deactivates regional Twitter account after "inappropriate" posts
U.S. Customs and Border Protection deactivated its Twitter account for the West Texas region after the account retweeted posts criticizing President Biden and liked posts that included homophobic slurs against Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Driving the news: In a tweet Saturday, CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus said the agency "has become aware of unauthorized and inappropriate content" posted to the account, and that the tweets were removed and the account was deactivated.
- “The tweets do not reflect the values of this administration and our work to rebuild a humane, orderly and secure immigration system,” Magnus said in a statement.
The content included retweets of posts by Stephen Miller, who served as a senior adviser for Trump on issues including immigration while he was in the White House. Magnus said the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) will investigate the matter.
- The OPR regularly investigates allegations of misconduct, typically by federal attorneys accused of professional misconduct. However, the office also investigates conduct allegations against federal law enforcement agents in some circumstances. | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/11/border-patrol-deactivates-texas-twitter | 2022-09-11T22:22:59Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/11/border-patrol-deactivates-texas-twitter | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
54 mins ago - World
King Charles III won't have to pay inheritance tax
In the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's death last Thursday, King Charles III inherited a realm of wealth and he doesn't have to pay inheritance tax on any of it.
Driving the news: A rule introduced in 1993 by the U.K. government safeguards the royal family's assets from being wiped out if two monarchs were to die in a short period of time, Business Insider reports.
- The Queen Mother passed away 20 years ago back in 2002, exercising the first part of the provision.
By the numbers: Charles inherits the Duchy of Lancaster estate, which racked in $27 million in revenue for the Queen last year.
- The Crown Estate, estimated to be worth over $34.3 billion in assets, will now belong to Charles III, CBS reports.
- Prince William, Charles' eldest son, inherited the $1 billion Duchy of Cornwall estate from him.
Why it matters: Members of the royal family do not have to pay the 40% levy on property valued at more than $377,000 while their constituents do.
- However, the Queen started paying income and capital gains tax on the estate in 1993 of her own accord. Charles may decide to do the same. | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/11/king-charles-inheritance-tax-queen-elizabeth | 2022-09-11T22:23:05Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/11/king-charles-inheritance-tax-queen-elizabeth | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Crowley Police are on the scene of a stabbing incident at a local grocery store, the chief tells us.
Initial reports are still evolving but initial reports say a female and male subject were both injured, the male with non-life threatening Injuries and the female with serious injuries, Chief Jimmy Broussard said.
Detectives are on scene and are following up. More Information will follow as details become available | https://www.katc.com/news/acadia-parish/crowley-police-on-scene-of-stabbing | 2022-09-11T22:32:52Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/acadia-parish/crowley-police-on-scene-of-stabbing | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Lafayette Fire Department is investigating the cause of an early morning house fire.
Firefighters responded to a house fire at 3:11 am Sunday morning in the 100 block of S. Magnolia Street. Once on scene, flames were seen coming from the roof.
Officials said firefighters battled the fire for approximately 30 minutes before getting it under control.
Neighbors said individuals occupied the home despite not have utilities.
Firefighter conducted a search of the home and determined one person lived in the home, but the occupant was not home at the time of the fire. All of the contents inside the home was destroyed by the fire.
Officials said they will continue to investigate the cause of the fire and ask anyone with information to call the fire department at 337-291-8716. | https://www.katc.com/news/lafayette-parish/lafayette-firefighters-investigate-early-morning-house-fire | 2022-09-11T22:33:04Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/lafayette-parish/lafayette-firefighters-investigate-early-morning-house-fire | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A former Major League Baseball pitcher who left the mound to become a Port Authority cop was killed in a wrong-way crash Sunday — while headed to work at Manhattan’s 9/11 service, cops and sources said.
Tragic Officer Anthony Varvaro, 37 — a Staten Island native who pitched mainly for the Atlanta Braves during his six-year MLB career — joined the Port Authority Police Department in 2016, starting out at the World Trade Center Command, according to American Police Beat magazine.
The married father of four eventually became an instructor at the department’s police academy, the mag said in February — and a Port Authority source told The Post on Sunday that Varvaro was headed to work at the commemoration of the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks at the World Trade Center when he was killed.
“He was a real sweetheart,” said a Staten Island baseball coach whose team had played against kids coached by Varvaro.
“He didn’t have an attitude. You would never know that he pitched in the Major Leagues,” the coach said of the cop.
The source said the cop helped children learn the game in his off time.
“He loved coaching and teaching the kids,” the man said.
Authorities said Varvaro was killed in a head-on crash near Exit 14-C in a Jersey City stretch of the New Jersey Turnpike.
The vehicle operator who struck him was driving the wrong way at the time, authorities told the Daily Voice of New Jersey.
In addition to pitching for the Braves, Varvaro hurled fast balls for the Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox, too — all between 2010 and 2015 before moving on to join the police force.
“We are deeply saddened on the passing of former Braves pitcher Anthony Varvaro,” the Braves said in a Twitter post Sunday. “Anthony, 37, played parts of six seasons in the majors, including four with Atlanta.
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Grading the Jets’ 24-9 season-opening loss to Ravens at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
Offense
After all the offseason talk about the Jets additions, this was the final product? The offense put up nine points and made countless mistakes. They piled up some yards, but they were largely meaningless. The offensive line could not protect Joe Flacco and he was sacked three times and hit 11. Flacco (37 of 59, 307 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 74.6 rating) was not good but he received very little help. The wide receivers could not get open and had several key drops. TE Tyler Conklin’s fumble on third down ended up turning a first down into a fourth down. A bad day all around.
Grade: F
Defense
The offense definitely gets more blame for this loss but the defense gave up a few huge plays that killed the Jets. They largely played well against Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (17 of 30, 213 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT, 6 rushes, 17 yards), but Jackson killed them with touchdown passes of 55 and 25 yards. The Ravens only had 63 rushing yards and had to punt six times. Safety Lamarcus Joyner had a killer pass interference penalty that set up Baltimore’s first touchdown.
Grade: C+
Special Teams
New year, new kicker, same problems. New kicker Greg Zuerlein had a rough debut with the team. He missed a 45-yard field goal and an extra point. He did have one FG from 45 yards. Punter Braden Mann had 20-yard punt that handed the Ravens the ball in Jets territory and they scored a touchdown a few plays later. They also had a penalty on special teams, which was a problem all of last year.
Grade: F
Coaching
The defensive game plan was strong and they did a good job of limiting Jackson and the running game. The touchdowns given up were not schematic issues, but execution. On offense, Mike LaFleur did not have a good day. He did not seem to have any answers when things were going slowly. The team needed a spark and he did not provide one through play-calling. Robert Saleh’s team made way too many mistakes in this game, something that reflects poorly on its preparation.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author Sean Rubin. His central character is a tree that was planted at the Twin Towers in the 1970s and stands tall in New York City's Freedom Plaza once again.
Copyright 2022 NPR
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author Sean Rubin. His central character is a tree that was planted at the Twin Towers in the 1970s and stands tall in New York City's Freedom Plaza once again.
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Fans of Lea Michele hoping to finally see her singing and dancing in “Funny Girl” on Broadway will have to be patient.
The “Glee” actor has tested positive for COVID-19 — missing Saturday’s matinee and evening performance — and must now quarantine, slated to return to the show on Tuesday, Sept. 20. She only started on Tuesday.
The bittersweet comedy tells the tale of Fanny Brice, a Jewish girl from New York in the 1920s who went from burlesque to Broadway stages despite criticism that she wasn’t conventionally beautiful.
“Funny Girl” is a musical that celebrates the oddballs, the kooky and the misfits, with Jule Styne-penned gems of songs like “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star” and “People.” Barbra Streisand played her on stage and on film.
Julie Benko, who had been slated to play Fanny on Thursdays in the revival, will be performing the role now until Michele is back. Michele took over from Beanie Feldstein and said the role was a lifetime goal.
“We are so thankful to the entire ‘Funny Girl’ company, including our standbys, understudies, swings and everyone working on the production for their remarkable commitment to keeping the show going and ensuring audiences have a great experience at every performance,” the show said in a statement.
Starting in July, vaccine requirements for Broadway audience members were lifted and theatergoers had the option to wear a mask in all 41 of New York’s Broadway theaters.
One production, “The Kite Runner,” pushed back, asking audiences at Wednesday matinees and Friday night to mask up.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has lifted her state’s mandatory mask rules in schools and the subway. Face coverings are merely encouraged on buses and trains.
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A cortege carrying Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrived at the royal Palace of Holyroodhouse in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh on Sunday after traveling the 100-mile journey from Balmoral Castle.
The convoy carrying the queen from the royal estate where she died began slowly snaking through the hills and forests of the Scottish highlands. The route took her through villages and towns which were lined by her subjects.
Elaine Weir, a bank worker from Glasgow, came with her two daughters to watch the cortege pass down the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.
"We all know how much Scotland meant to the Queen, so I think it is lovely for us to be here to witness this event in Scotland, in the capital," she told NPR.
Gamekeepers from the summer retreat Balmoral, where the queen died on Thursday after 70 years on the throne, carried the late sovereign's oak coffin from the castle's ballroom to a hearse. The hearse drove out of the gates of Balmoral past piles of flowers left by the public.
In Scotland, there is respect for the queen but skepticism for the institution of monarchy.
Heather McGrath, a chef who lives in Glasgow, told NPR she thinks the royal family is redundant.
"We don't really need them. It's just like it's a tourist attraction more than anything."
A Scottish nationalist, McGrath voted for independence in the 2014 referendum and said she would do so again if she gets the chance.
For others, though, the cortege felt personal and historic. Terry Rigby, a retired air traffic controller, brought his grandson to watch in the town of Banchory.
Rigby said he had celebrated the queen's coronation in 1953 outside Buckingham Palace.
"I was sitting on my father's shoulders," Rigby recalled. "That was her first journey. This is the last."
The queen's death kicked off a series of events that will last more than a week before her funeral, scheduled to take place Sept. 19. On Monday, she'll be conveyed from the palace to nearby St. Giles' Cathedral to lie at rest before being flown to London on Tuesday.
Over the weekend, the queen's eldest son was formally proclaimed the new monarch — King Charles III — at an accession ceremony.
"I am deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty, which have now passed to me," he said.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden marked the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, taking part in a somber wreath-laying ceremony at the Pentagon held under a steady rain and paying tribute to “extraordinary Americans” who gave their lives on one of the nation’s darkest days.
Sunday’s ceremony occurred a little more than a year after Biden ended the long and costly war in Afghanistan that the U.S. and allies launched in response to the terror attacks.
Biden noted that even after the United States left Afghanistan that his administration continues to pursue those responsible for the 9/11 attacks. Last month, Biden announced the U.S. had killed Ayman al-Zawahri, the al-Qaida leader who helped plot the Sept. 11 attacks, in a clandestine operation.
“We will never forget, we will never give up,” Biden said. “Our commitment to preventing another attack on the United States is without end.”
The president was joined by family members of the fallen, first responders who had been at the Pentagon on the day of the attack, as well as Defense Department leadership for the annual moment of tribute carried out in New York City, the Pentagon and Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
In ending the Afghanistan war, the Democratic president followed through on a campaign pledge to bring home U.S. troops from the country’s longest conflict. But the war concluded chaotically in August 2021, when the U.S.-backed Afghan government collapsed, a grisly bombing killed 170 Afghans and 13 U.S. troops at Kabul’s airport, and thousands of desperate Afghans gathered in hopes of escape before the final U.S. cargo planes departed over the Hindu Kush.
Biden marked the one-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan late last month in low-key fashion. He issued a statement in honor of the 13 U.S. troops killed in the bombing at the Kabul airport and spoke by phone with U.S. veterans assisting ongoing efforts to resettle in the United States Afghans who helped the war effort.
Biden on Sunday said an “incredible debt” was owed to the U.S. troops who served in Afghanistan as well as their families. More than 2,200 U.S. service members were killed and more than 20,000 were wounded over the course of the nearly 20-year war, according to the Pentagon.
He also vowed that the nation will “never fail to meet the sacred obligation to you to properly prepare and equip those that we send into harm’s way and care for those and their families when they come home — and to never, ever, ever forget.”
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday criticized Biden’s handling of the end of the war and noted that the country has spiraled downward under renewed Taliban rule since the U.S. withdrawal.
“Now, one year on from last August’s disaster, the devastating scale of the fallout from President Biden’s decision has come into sharper focus,” McConnell said. “Afghanistan has become a global pariah. Its economy has shrunk by nearly a third. Half of its population is now suffering critical levels of food insecurity.”
The president also remembered the words of comfort Queen Elizabeth II, who died last week, sent to the American people soon after the 2001 attacks: “Grief is the price we pay for love.” Biden said those words remain as poignant as they did 21 years ago but the weight of loss also remains heavy.
“On this day, when the price feels so great, Jill and I are holding all of you close to our hearts.” Biden said.
Biden has recently dialed up warnings about what he calls the “extreme ideology” of former President Donald Trump and his “MAGA Republican” adherents as a threat to American democracy. Without naming Trump, Biden again on Sunday raised a call for Americans to safeguard democracy.
“It’s not enough to stand up for democracy once a year or every now and then,” Biden said. “It’s something we have to do every single day. So this is a day not only to remember, but also is a day for renewal and resolve for each and every American in our devotion to this country, to the principles it embodies, to our democracy.”
First lady Jill Biden spoke to a crowd at the Flight 93 National Memorial Observance in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where she recalled the concern she had about her sister Bonny Jacobs, a United Airlines flight attendant.
She said the attacks showed that “with courage and kindness we can be a light in that darkness.”
“It showed us that we are all connected to one another,” said Biden, who was joined by her sister in Shanksville for Sunday’s commemoration. “So as we stand on this sacred and scarred earth, a record of our collective grief and a monument to the memories that live on each day, this is the legacy we much carry forward: Hope that defies hate.”
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Election officials preparing for the rapidly approaching midterm elections have one more headache: trying to combat misinformation that sows distrust about voting and results while fueling vitriol aimed at rank-and-file election workers.
Some states and counties are devoting more money or staff to a problem that has only grown more concerning since the 2020 presidential election and the false claims that it was marred by widespread fraud. A barrage of misinformation in some places has led election officials to complain that Facebook parent Meta, Twitter and other social media platforms aren’t doing enough to help them tackle the problem.
“Our voters are angry and confused. They simply don’t know what to believe,” Lisa Marra, elections director in Cochise County, Arizona, told a U.S. House committee last month. “We’ve got to repair this damage.”
Many election offices are taking matters into their own hands, starting public outreach campaigns to provide accurate information about how elections are run and how ballots are cast and counted. That means traveling town halls in Arizona, “Mythbuster Mondays” in North Carolina and animated videos in Ohio emphasizing the accuracy of election results. Connecticut is hiring a dedicated election misinformation analyst.
Still, the task is daunting. Despite Oregon putting additional money into joining a national #TrustedInfo2022 campaign, misinformation continues to reach social media and force local election officials to respond, taking time from other duties.
Ben Morris, spokesperson for the Oregon secretary of state’s office, cited three recent Facebook posts that Meta allowed to remain on Facebook despite his office providing evidence to them that they were false.
One alleged a candidate’s name had been improperly censored from election fliers. Another falsely asserted that one party was purposefully denied access to a local elections office. Yet another claimed inaccurately that election workers in Multnomah County were being required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
“Meta’s policies are too limited to address the misinformation we see at a state and local level,” Morris said. “Their policies cover big national issues, but false posts about a county clerk or a state law aren’t removed. When you realize this could be happening at Meta’s scale, it’s deeply concerning.”
The disconnect may be that Facebook policies “prioritize provably false claims that are timely, trending and consequential.” All three posts Morris referenced were presumably too localized to have “trended,” though he contends they were still damaging.
They also were posted by candidates for office, a group that includes a growing number of election deniers and whose speech social media companies strive to protect.
Meta spokesperson Corey Chambliss said the policies exempt much of what politicians say online because of “Facebook’s fundamental belief in free expression, respect for the democratic process, and the belief that, especially in mature democracies with a free press, political speech is the most scrutinized speech there is.”
But he said those protections are waived in cases of direct election interference or threats of violence or intimidation.
In Arizona’s largest county, Maricopa, candidates shielded by those protections have liberally posted misinformation during this year’s election cycle. That has prompted officials to aggressively condemn the false narratives themselves.
When a candidate for county supervisor encouraged supporters to steal ballot-marking pens given to them at polling places on Election Day during the state’s August primary, the county attorney, Rachel Mitchell, wrote warning her to stop. The candidate pushed false claims that the pens allow election workers to change people’s votes.
And when Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake made unsupported claims of potential fraud ahead of the primary, Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates told local reporters her claims were “beyond irresponsible.”
“They never brought any specifics to us,” said Gates, a fellow Republican.
He said he has been more vocal on social media and more available to traditional media than ever before this year, in an effort to tamp down false election claims before they get out of hand.
Gates and County Recorder Stephen Richer regularly respond directly to false Twitter posts with the facts. Richer said his department also emails Twitter when it sees a misleading narrative or threats against election workers gathering steam online, though it has disagreed with some of the platform’s responses.
When debunked claims about the county deleting election data off a server in 2021 resurfaced at an activist-led “election security forum” three days before the state’s August primary, the presenters publicly identified two election workers they claimed were responsible and called their actions a crime. That prompted threats and harassment against the workers online, part of a disturbing trend affecting election offices across the country.
Richer said the county wrote to Twitter in hopes of muting the hate, but the platform “didn’t always agree” that the content violated its policies.
Last month, Twitter activated enforcement of 2022 election integrity policies intended to “enable healthy civic conversation on Twitter, while ensuring people have the context they need to make informed decisions about content they encounter.” The company’s efforts included unveiling state-specific pages with live election updates featuring tweets from election officials and local reporters. The platform didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
Video app TikTok, whose growing popularity has made it yet another hub for misinformation this election cycle, announced last month it is launching an election center that will help people find voting locations and candidate information. The platform said it works with over a dozen fact-checking organizations to debunk misinformation and will incorporate artificial intelligence as part of its efforts to detect and remove threats against election workers and push back against voting misinformation.
Not every state or county has Maricopa’s command of social media.
Relatively few county election offices have official presences on both Facebook and Twitter, according to a recent report by a pair of scholars who specialize in voter participation and the electoral processes, Mississippi State University’s Thessalia Merivaki and Connecticut College’s Mara Suttmann-Lea.
Many more local offices are on just one platform or the other, and the vast majority aren’t on either.
Legislation introduced in Congress earlier this year would provide $20 billion over the next decade to help state and local governments support election administration, which includes fighting misinformation.
“Election after election, millions of Americans see inaccurate or misleading information about elections and the voting process on social media, and it is hurting our democracy,” Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat who is co-sponsoring the legislation, said during a hearing last spring.
When election officials battle through staffing, funding and personal safety concerns to get more involved on social media, voters of all ages — and particularly younger voters — become more engaged, according to the recent academic report on elections. The electorate benefits, the researchers wrote, “as does democracy itself.”
That’s just what the election supervisor’s office in Collier County, Florida, is trying to do.
In one TikTok video on her personal account, office spokesperson Trish Robertson snaps her fingers to the Sicilian song “Che La Luna” amid images of district maps, portraits of election officials and large windows that allow for public viewing during vote counting.
The lighthearted video from June, playing off a TikTok trend in which users display essential items in their homes and offices, is one of many efforts Robertson is making to restore voters’ trust. Besides posting to her own TikTok feed, she manages the county supervisor’s social media channels, hosts “transparency tours” of the office and responds to piles of public record requests, which often demand information that doesn’t exist.
Amid election falsehoods stoked by former President Donald Trump and amplified by his allies, Robertson said fighting misinformation “has pretty much become a full-time job.”
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Upon taking the throne in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II inherited millions of subjects around the world, many of them unwilling. Today, in the British Empire’s former colonies, her death brings complicated feelings, including anger.
Beyond official condolences praising the queen’s longevity and service, there is some bitterness about the past in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and elsewhere. Talk has turned to the legacies of colonialism, from slavery to corporal punishment in African schools to looted artifacts held in British institutions. For many, the queen came to represent all of that during her seven decades on the throne.
In Kenya, where decades ago a young Elizabeth learned of her father’s death and her enormous new role as queen, a lawyer named Alice Mugo shared online a photograph of a fading document from 1956. It was issued four years into the queen’s reign, and well into Britain’s harsh response to the Mau Mau rebellion against colonial rule.
“Movement permit,” the document says. While over 100,000 Kenyans were rounded up in camps under grim conditions, others, like Mugo’s grandmother, were forced to request British permission to go from place to place.
“Most of our grandparents were oppressed,” Mugo tweeted hours after the queen’s death Thursday. “I cannot mourn.”
But Kenya’s outgoing president, Uhuru Kenyatta, whose father, Jomo Kenyatta, was imprisoned during the queen’s rule before becoming the country’s first president in 1964, overlooked past troubles, as did other African heads of state. “The most iconic figure of the 20th and 21st centuries,” Uhuru Kenyatta called her.
Anger came from ordinary people. Some called for apologies for past abuses like slavery, others for something more tangible.
“This commonwealth of nations, that wealth belongs to England. That wealth is something never shared in,” said Bert Samuels, a member of the National Council on Reparations in Jamaica.
Elizabeth’s reign saw the hard-won independence of African countries from Ghana to Zimbabwe, along with a string of Caribbean islands and nations along the edge of the Arabian Peninsula.
Some historians see her as a monarch who helped oversee the mostly peaceful transition from empire to the Commonwealth, a voluntary association of 56 nations with historic and linguistic ties. But she was also the symbol of a nation that often rode roughshod over people it subjugated.
There were few signs of public grief or even interest in her death across the Middle East, where many still hold Britain responsible for colonial actions that drew much of the region’s borders and laid the groundwork for many of its modern conflicts. On Saturday, Gaza’s Hamas rulers called on King Charles III to “correct” British mandate decisions that they said oppressed Palestinians.
In ethnically divided Cyprus, many Greek Cypriots remembered the four-year guerrilla campaign waged in the late 1950s against colonial rule and the queen’s perceived indifference over the plight of nine people whom British authorities executed by hanging.
Yiannis Spanos, president of the Association of National Organization of Cypriot Fighters, said the queen was “held by many as bearing responsibility” for the island’s tragedies.
Now, with her passing, there are new efforts to address the colonial past, or hide it.
India is renewing its efforts under Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove colonial names and symbols. The country has long moved on, even overtaking the British economy in size.
“I do not think we have any place for kings and queens in today’s world, because we are the world’s largest democratic country,” said Dhiren Singh, a 57-year-old entrepreneur in New Delhi.
There was some sympathy for the Elizabeth and the circumstances she was born under and then thrust into.
In Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, resident Max Kahindi remembered the Mau Mau rebellion “with a lot of bitterness” and recalled how some elders were detained or killed. But he said the queen was “a very young lady” then, and he believes someone else likely was running British affairs.
“We cannot blame the queen for all the sufferings that we had at that particular time,” Kahindi said.
Timothy Kalyegira, a political analyst in Uganda, said there is a lingering “spiritual connection” in some African countries, from the colonial experience to the Commonwealth. “It is a moment of pain, a moment of nostalgia,” he said.
The queen’s dignified persona and age, and the centrality of the English language in global affairs, are powerful enough to temper some criticisms, Kalyegira added: “She’s seen more as the mother of the world.”
Mixed views were also found in the Caribbean, where some countries are removing the British monarch as their head of state.
“You have contradictory consciousness,” said Maziki Thame, a senior lecturer in development studies at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica, whose prime minister announced during this year’s visit of Prince William, who is now heir to the throne, and Kate that the island intended to become fully independent.
The younger generation of royals seem to have greater sensitivity to colonialism’s implications, Thame said — during the visit, William expressed his “profound sorrow” for slavery.
Nadeen Spence, an activist, said appreciation for Elizabeth among older Jamaicans isn’t surprising since she was presented by the British as “this benevolent queen who has always looked out for us,” but young people aren’t awed by the royal family.
“The only thing I noted about the queen’s passing is that she died and never apologized for slavery,” Spence said. “She should’ve apologized.”
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Associated Press journalists around the world contributed to this report.
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KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Two more U.S. military planes loaded with tons of aid for Pakistanis affected by flooding from deadly monsoon rains landed Sunday in southern Sindh province, one of the worst-affected regions in the impoverished country.
Saif Ullah, spokesman for the country’s Civil Aviation Authority, said each plane was loaded with about 35 tons of relief aid that would be distributed in the province by the World Food Program. The aircraft landed at Sukkur Airport in Sindh and Ullah said the U.S. operation that began Thursday would continue until Sept. 16.
Pakistan has suffered under extremely heavy monsoon rains that started early this year — in mid-June. Multiple officials and experts have blamed the rains and resulting floodwaters on climate change. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last week called on the world to stop “sleepwalking” through the dangerous environmental crisis. He has called repeatedly on the international community to send massive amounts of aid to Pakistan.
Ullah said Sunday that two more flights bringing relief goods from the United Arab Emirates landed at Karachi airport. So far, U.N. agencies and several countries have sent multiple planeloads of aid, and authorities say the UAE has been one of the most generous contributors.
Near 1,400 people have been killed, 13,000 injured and millions left homeless by the heavy flooding since mid-June. The waters also destroyed road and communications infrastructure.
In the worst-hit Sindh province, 621 people, including 270 children, were killed and 8,400 people left injured.
Miles of cotton and sugarcane crops, banana orchards and vegetable fields could be seen submerged in floodwaters. Thousands of mud and brick homes caved in under the deluge leaving people homeless and sheltering in tents alongside damaged roads.
According to the latest report from authorities, the unprecedented monsoon rains and and flood destroyed more than 1.5 million houses, 63 bridges, 2,688 kilometers of roads and near half a million animals drowned in the flood water across the Sindh province, leaving over 30 million homeless.
Pakistan’s military chief Gen. Qamar Jawed Bajwa toured the badly affected district of Dadu in Sindh and its surroundings on Saturday. Dadu could suffer further flooding from the rising waters of the Indus River.
“People will continue to suffer if we don’t have a drainage system and dams,” Bajwa told reporters.
He said constructing dams would help produce electricity, curb pollution and decrease global warming and that army engineers have been asked to conduct an initial study.
Bajwa said working on alternate energy sources is essential and called for the gradual reduction of oil and coal as energy sources to minimal levels.
Since June, heavy rains and flooding have added a new level of grief to cash-strapped Pakistan and highlighted the disproportionate effect of climate change on impoverished populations.
Experts say Pakistan is responsible for only 0.4% of the world’s historic emissions that are blamed for climate change. The U.S. is responsible for 21.5%, China for 16.5% and the European Union for 15%.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A few days before middle school teacher Shaun Nielsen joined a work group to develop South Dakota’s social studies standards, he got a thick package in the mail.
Sent from Hillsdale, Michigan, home to a conservative private college enjoying outsize influence among top Republicans, it contained materials that would ultimately form what the state’s public schools students could be expected to learn about American history and civics.
“Whoa — these are already written,” Nielsen remembers thinking as he opened the document this spring.
Hillsdale College, which has sought in recent years to “revive the American tradition of K-12 education” by fostering a nationwide network of schools, won new prominence when then-President Donald Trump tapped the school to help develop a “patriotic education” project. Now, in a sign of Hillsdale’s growing influence in public education, South Dakota has proposed statewide standards that contain distinct echoes of Hillsdale’s material.
While Republican governors such as Tennessee’s Bill Lee and Florida’s Ron DeSantis have embraced Hillsdale’s education for K-12 students, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been perhaps the most enthusiastic. Larry Arrn, the school’s president, even said in a speech last year that Noem had “offered to build us an entire campus in South Dakota.”
That doesn’t appear to be in the works. But it was Noem, widely seen as a 2024 White House hopeful, who turned to former Hillsdale politics professor William Morrisey to develop the state’s social studies standards. The state paid him $200,000, and he tapped Hillsdale’s material, according to members of the standards commission.
The college played an integral part in Trump’s “1776 Report,” a conservative response to work like the New York Times’ “1619 Project,” which re-examined the founding of the United States with the institution of slavery at the center. Hillsdale followed up by producing “The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum,” which offers nearly 2,400 pages of lesson plans on American history.
South Dakota’s proposed standards released in mid-August align with the “1776 Curriculum.” Both emphasize the ideals of the country’s founders as an argument for American exceptionalism — an idea popular in conservative circles that the U.S. is uniquely worthy of universal praise.
The documents both define patriotism similarly, as preserving the “good” of the country while correcting its flaws. They teach that progressivism conflicts with the nation’s founding ideals, and assert that most of the founders — including such slave owners as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison — wanted to end slavery.
Morrisey declined an interview, and Hillsdale did not grant a request to interview a member of its K-12 Education Office.
Noem’s administration referred questions to Ben Jones, who oversees the South Dakota Historical Society and worked on the commission to develop the standards. Jones defended the scholarship at Hillsdale as respected in higher education and said Morrisey brought the commission a “generic” version of U.S. history that could be found in most textbooks.
“Frankly, it’s a logical fallacy to say that something is bad because it’s associated with this group that I don’t agree with over this other thing,” he said of criticism of Hillsdale.
Jones pointed out that Morrisey’s draft included descriptions of how the first Africans were enslaved and brought to the colonies and how the U.S. broke treaties with Native American tribes.
“The good, the bad, the ugly was all there,” he said.
Jones added that the group discussed and debated the standards over several meetings and by the end, “my sense was that we all made this very much our own.”
When Noem’s administration formed the 15-person commission, it chose three people, including Nielsen, currently certified to teach in South Dakota public schools. The group decided which grade levels should learn the standards and added South Dakota and Native American components to the proposal, Nielsen said.
As the proposal became public last month, Nielsen said he felt conflicted. He said he is a conservative but is careful to separate his political opinions from his classroom teaching. He said he agreed with Noem’s desire to make South Dakota a national leader in social studies education and even with much of the content it covered.
Ultimately, he said, he decided to speak out against the standards because they didn’t originate with South Dakota educators.
“The ‘1776 curriculum’ — it’s pretty much close to that,” he said.
“When you’re handed a set of standards to approve, it’s not a collaborative process at all,” he added. The standards, he worried, were not written with the practical needs of a classroom in mind.
Prominent voices among South Dakota educators agree. The standards — which will be subjected to public hearings this fall before the governor-appointed Board of Education Standards decides whether to adopt them — have been greeted coolly by organizations representing teachers, school boards and school administrators.
“It’s coming from a private, out-of-state college,” said Tim Graf, the superintendent of Harrisburg School District outside Sioux Falls. “I just don’t want it to be political in any way.”
Jennifer Lowery, the superintendent at Tea Area School District, worried teachers for younger grade levels would have to spend more time on social studies at the expense of foundational skills like basic math and reading.
“We’re not stomping our feet because our feelings got hurt or our profession was disrespected,” she said. “You’re hearing the outcry because this isn’t what’s best for our kids.”
Several educators said the standards rely too much on memorization and too little on inquiry-based learning that teaches students to question and analyze. Jones, the state historian, countered that memorization at younger grade levels will pave the way for analysis later.
Stephen Jackson, a history professor at the University of Sioux Falls, said that runs counter to criteria for state standards from the American Historical Society, which says inquiry engages students and helps them connect historical events to modern contexts.
Jackson was part of a group that created social studies standards last year, only to have its work scrapped by the governor. As conservatives began pushing back against historical analyses that argued racism and U.S. history are inextricably intertwined, Noem called for teaching how the “U.S. is the most special nation in the history of the world.”
Noem said the new standards are the best in the nation, calling them “a true, honest, and balanced approach to American history that is not influenced by political agendas.” Hillsdale College used similar language when it launched its curriculum.
Jonathan Zimmerman, an education historian at the University of Pennsylvania, suggested high school students could benefit from analyzing the “1619 Project” alongside the Trump administration’s “1776 Report” and learning how to evaluate and debate them. That’s unlikely in South Dakota, since Noem has moved to block teachings like the “1619 Project” from public schools.
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Tips for making the perfect sweet and spicy wine-based beverage
When the seasons change and there’s a chill in the air, it’s the perfect time to indulge in mulled wine. This classic beverage isn’t difficult to make, but it’s best made slowly with consistent heat to bring out the flavors of the ingredients. While you can make mulled wine in a saucepan on your stovetop, you’ll get excellent results when you prepare it in a slow cooker.
In this article: All-Clad Programmable Slow Cooker, 2018 Concept Album Mixtape Red Blend Merlot and Monterey Bay Spice Company Mulling Spices.
What is mulled wine?
Mulled wine is a wine-based drink that’s usually made with merlot, zinfandel, cabernet sauvignon or other variety of red wine. Recipes vary around the world, but those that are popular in the United States include fruit such as oranges and cranberries and mulling spices such as cloves, cinnamon and anise. Maple syrup, honey or sugar adds sweetness and a bit of liquor (such as brandy) produces bold notes. The ingredients are cooked together to create an earthy flavor that’s both sweet and spicy.
Steps to making mulled wine in a slow cooker
One of the main reasons for making mulled wine in a slow cooker is that the small appliance cooks slowly. It gives the flavors time to meld together without the risk of overheating or burning. A slow cooker is also simple to use and easy to clean. Mulled wine recipes vary, but here’s a look at some classic ingredients and basic steps to creating this flavorful alcoholic beverage.
Gather the ingredients
Depending on the amount of mulled wine you want to make, you’ll need one or two bottles of red wine. A full batch calls for two bottles of wine and ½ cup each of brandy and maple syrup (or other sweetener). Orange peels or slices, raisins, cherries, berries and cranberries are popular fruits to include in the recipe. Finally, spice it up with cloves, anise pods and cinnamon sticks. Allspice or pre-mixed mulling spices can be used as alternatives to individual spices.
Prepare the ingredients
Using a kitchen knife, slice oranges to add to the mixture. Measure the brandy, sweetener and spices. Mix the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Cook the mulled wine
Once you’ve placed the ingredients for mulled wine in your slow cooker, choose the low heat setting and cover it with the lid. Cook it for an hour. When the mulled wine is ready to serve, use a large ladle to pour it into heat-resistant mugs. Although optional, you can garnish it with cinnamon sticks, anise stars and pieces of fruit. Enjoy!
Best products for making mulled wine in a slow cooker
All-Clad Programmable Slow Cooker
With a 6.5-quart capacity, this All-Clad slow cooker is perfect for making a large batch of mulled wine. The sleek design features a digital control panel with cook times of four to 20 hours and a convenient keep-warm function. The ceramic liner is removable and can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
2018 Concept Album Mixtape Red Blend
A red wine such as a Napa Valley merlot offers rich fruity and berry notes and deep purple color that makes the perfect mulled wine. What’s more, you don’t have to invest in an expensive bottle to make this classic wine recipe.
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Monterey Bay Spice Company Mulling Spices
Cloves, cinnamon, allspice and dried orange peel — this blend takes the guesswork out of making mulled wine by including several key ingredients. It comes in a choice of one- or two-pound packs.
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KitchenAid Classic Measuring Spoons
You’ll be able to measure the perfect portion of spices to make mulled wine with a set of measuring spoons. KitchenAid’s Classic set includes five nesting spoons that are made of durable, BPA-free plastic.
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McCormick Organic Cinnamon Sticks
Placing cinnamon sticks in mulled wine adds a burst of spicy flavor and gives it the perfect finishing touch. This jar includes eight ounces of sticks that are certified organic and produced by a top brand in herbs and spices.
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These whole cloves are fresh and aromatic with bold flavor that will spice up your favorite recipes.
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Many people enjoy adding star anise to their mulled wine. It’s an appealing garnish that gives the beverage a burst of flavor.
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Butternut Mountain Farm 100% Pure Vermont Maple Syrup
A dark hue and nice flavor make this maple syrup ideal for making mulled wine. It’s also pure and derived from Vermont maple trees.
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Nature Nate’s 100% Pure Raw and Unfiltered Honey
Nature Nate’s honey has a delicious flavor that pairs perfectly with the other ingredients used to make mulled wine. In addition to the taste, you’ll also love that it’s pure, unfiltered and tested for optimal quality.
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This top-selling brandy will give your favorite mulled wine recipe a flavor that’s warm and bold. Its combination of fruity and nutty flavors pairs nicely with the fruits and spices you’ll use when you prepare your next batch.
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Rosle 4.1-ounce Stainless Steel Ladle with Pouring Rim
With a large bowl, pouring rim and long, sturdy handle, this ladle makes it easy to serve mulled wine and other tasty recipes. It’s constructed of 18/10 stainless steel that’s designed to last through years of use.
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Anchor Hocking 16-ounce Cafe Glass Coffee Mugs, Set of 6
Don’t forget the mugs to serve your slow cooker mulled wine. This set of six glass mugs sport an attractive minimalist design with a stylish curved shape that will complement beverages.
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How to make delicious espresso-based drinks in your own kitchen
If you can’t start the day without a piping hot cup of coffee, you probably your favorite local coffee house pretty regularly. With all their fancy equipment, they can make impressive — and delicious — coffee-based drinks.
If you invest in a professional-quality espresso machine, you can re-create many of your favorite espresso- and coffee-based drinks in your own kitchen. Check out these tips for making some of the most popular espresso-based beverages at home.
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What to look for in an espresso machine
If you want a barista-quality espresso machine for your kitchen, it’s essential to know what features to look for.
Start by deciding whether you want a semi-automatic or a super-automatic espresso machine:
- Semi-automatic model: With a semi-automatic model, you need to grind the beans, tamp the grounds and steam the milk manually.
- Super-automatic espresso machine: A super-automatic espresso machine does all the work for you, so they’re pretty much foolproof. They cost more than semi-automatic machines, though.
The best espresso machines have a water tank large enough to hold enough water for all the drinks you’ll make in a day. Many tanks are even removable for quick, easy refills, and some also have a filter to ensure there aren’t any toxins or impurities in the water.
Another important factor is the time it takes for the machine to reach the proper brewing temperature. Pro-grade machines can often reach their peak temperature in 10 minutes or less. Lower-end models usually require extra heating time.
You’ll also want to consider whether the espresso machine has a built-in burr grinder for producing the super-fine grind you need to make espresso. If your machine isn’t equipped with its own grinder, you’ll need to purchase one separately.
Most espresso machines have a built-in milk frother or steam wand, which is a necessity for making many espresso-based drinks. The frother or wand heats the milk and gives it a foamy texture you can then mix into the espresso or use to top your drinks. You can purchase a milk frother or wand separately if your machine doesn’t have a built-in frother.
How to make popular cafe drinks at home
With a high-end espresso machine in your kitchen, you can make nearly any espresso- or coffee-based drink you usually order at your favorite coffee shop.
Americano: An Americano is essentially a watered-down espresso. Add a single or double shot of espresso to 6 ounces of hot water. You can adjust the amount of water depending on how strong you want your drink to be.
Macchiato: A macchiato is a shot of espresso with a dollop of frothed milk on top. Start with a shot of espresso in an espresso cup, and fill it the rest of the way with steamed milk. You can add as much or as little milk as you like, but it’s traditionally meant to be equal parts espresso and milk. Finish off the drink by adding a spoonful of frothed milk on top.
Cappuccino: A cappuccino is a balanced drink with equal parts espresso, milk and foam. Pull a shot of espresso into a cup, which is usually 1 ounce. Then add 1 ounce of steamed milk and 1 ounce of frothed milk. You can increase the amount of espresso to two shots, but you also have to increase the amount of milk and foam.
Latte: A latte is similar to a cappuccino, so it begins with a single or double shot of espresso. Then pour 4 to 8 ounces of steamed milk down the side of the cup, so it mixes with the espresso for an almost swirled appearance. You can then add a thin layer of microfoam on top. For a flavored latte, add the syrup of your choice to the milk before steaming.
Cafe mocha: A cafe mocha combines espresso with chocolate and steamed milk. Start with a single or double shot of espresso, and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup or powder. Next, add frothed milk until the cup is full. You can then top your drink with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder.
Barista-quality espresso machines for the home
Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine
This pro-grade espresso machine has a built-in burr grinder that grinds directly into the portafilter. It offers optimal water pressure to extract the best flavor from the ground beans. It also features a powerful steam wand that’s ideal for making cappuccinos, lattes and other cafe drinks.
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Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
If you’re new to brewing espresso, this user-friendly machine is for you. It has a clear, digital touch display that allows you to make espresso, coffee and other espresso-based drinks by pressing a single button. It also has a built-in ceramic grinder and milk frother and is extremely easy to clean.
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With its precise heating technology, this espresso machine offers even heating that extracts the perfect flavor for your espresso. It also has a steaming wand for cappuccinos, lattes and other coffee house-inspired drinks. The hinged, removable water tank is easy to refill, too.
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GE Profile Semi Automatic Espresso Machine
This Wi-Fi-connected espresso machine features an Italian-made, 15-bar pump that provides the right pressure to draw out the best flavor for your espresso. It also has a built-in conical burr grinder with 15 grind levels. The Wi-Fi connection allows you to customize your drink preferences via the smartHQ app.
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Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine
This high-end espresso machine is preprogrammed with a cafe drinks menu that lets you make a wide range of beverages with the press of a button. It also heats up in seconds and offers automatic milk texturizing for your drinks. Best of all, it doesn’t take up much space on your counter.
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Gaggia Classic Pro Espresso Machine
This semi-automatic espresso machine is ideal for beginners but still features commercial-quality components. It uses dual heating elements to heat up in only five minutes and a durable chrome-plated brass portafilter similar in size and design to those in coffee house machines. It has a commercial-grade steam wand, too.
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Cuisinart EM-200 Programmable Espresso Maker
With a 15-bar pump, this espresso machine brews a rich-tasting espresso that can make cafe-quality beverages. It has a 69-ounce removable water tank that’s easy to refill, and the stainless steel steam wand lets you make delicious lattes and cappuccinos. It also has a warming tray on top.
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Capresso 116.04 Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Machine
This espresso machine is perfect for anyone who wants to make espresso, cappuccinos and lattes. It comes with two filters, one that can be used with ground coffee and one for espresso pods. It also has a swivel frother that steams and froths milk and a removable water reservoir for easy refills.
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BALTIMORE (Sept. 11, 2022) - The Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) docked at Port Covington to participate in Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore 2022. The Fleet Week, held Sept. 7-13, is Baltimore's celebration of the sea services, and provides an opportunity for the local community and Maryland visitors to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Daniel Cleary)
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U.S. service member refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the Air Force Reserve Command Test Center with a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck from the Utah Army National Guard at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, during a joint force exercise on Sept. 8, 2022. This joint force exercise will develop multi-capable Airmen, a concept that involves training Airmen to accomplish tasks outside of their career field, adding to the war fighting efforts. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: TSgt Danny Whitlock)
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Albert Pujols hit his 697th home run, moving past Alex Rodriguez into fourth place on the career list and doing it in dramatic fashion with a ninth-inning drive that rallied the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 Sunday.
The NL Central-leading Cardinals trailed 2-1 when Pujols connected for a two-run drive. Pujols had tied Rodriguez with a home run Saturday night.
Pujols trails Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (755) and Babe Ruth (714) on the all-time homer chart.
“There’s impressive and then there’s unbelievable,” Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said. “What we’re witnessing right now is legendary. You have to take a step back from managing the game and take it all in. It’s amazing.”
In his chase for 700 homers, the 42-year-old Pujols has 21 games left in his 22nd and final season in the big leagues. He’s hit 18 home runs this year.
“This opportunity only comes once and it’s something that’s a gift God has given me and I try to take advantage of it every single day,” Pujols said. “I’m not only making memories for me but for the fans, my family and people who love me.”
“At the end of the day, it’s pretty awesome and we’re playing great baseball and have a great group of teammates,” he said.
The Cardinals went to the ninth inning trailing 2-0 but scored four runs off Chase DeJong (4-2).
Tommy Edman and Corey Dickerson led off with back-to-back doubles to produce the first run. Pujols followed with his homer to put the Cardinals on top.
One out after Pujols connected, Tyler O’Neil hit a solo shot to cap St. Louis’ big inning.
The Cardinals won on a day when first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and third baseman Nolan Arenado, two NL MVP candidates, got the day off.
De Jong entered the game with a 19-inning scoreless streak.
“Really poor execution falling behind to a really good hitter,” De Jong said of Pujols’ home run. “I left a fastball over the middle of the plate. It should’ve been down. Stuff that was supposed to be up was down, and stuff that was supposed to be below the zone stayed in the zone. That’s on me completely, and I have got to execute better in key situations like that.”
Greg Allen’s two-out home run in the bottom of the ninth drew the Pirates within 4-3. Ryan Helsley then got Ben Gamel to fly out for his 16th save.
Chris Stratton (8-4) retired both batters he faced.
The Cardinals had been shut out on three hits through the first eight innings but rallied for their eighth win in their last 11 games. The Pirates missed a chance to win their first series since sweeping Milwaukee from Aug. 2-4.
Edman had two hits to run his hitting streak to 13 games.
Mitch Keller pitched seven scoreless innings for the Pirates, allowing just two singles. He struck out six and walked three.
The Cardinals’ Jose Quintana pitched one-run ball over 5 1/3 innings. It was his first start against the Pirates since they traded him to St. Louis on Aug. 1.
Rookie Jack Suwinski homered in the seventh to give the Pirates a 2-0 lead. Oneil Cruz drove in the game’s first run with a grounder in the third.
ANOTHER WINNING SEASON
The Cardinals clinched their 15th consecutive winning season Saturday night with a 7-5 victory over the Pirates. That ties the franchise record set from 1939-53.
SHELTON EJECTED
Pirates manager Derek Shelton was ejected by home plate umpire Clint Vondrak in the third inning for arguing a checked-swing third strike on Bryan Reynolds. It was Shelton’s four ejection of the season.
UP NEXT
Cardinals: Off Monday before opening a three-game home series with Milwaukee on Tuesday. LHP Jordan Montgomery (8-3, 3.08) will start for St. Louis. He is 5-0 with a 1.45 ERA in seven starts since being acquired from the New York Yankees in a trade.
Pirates: Open a four-game series at Cincinnati on Monday with RHP Bryse Wilson (2-8, 6.11) facing LHP Mike Minor (4-10, 5.70). Wilson is 0-2 with a 6.85 ERA in his last five games.
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Col. Brian Gunderson, director of staff assigned to the Nevada Air National Guard, promotes Tech. Sgt. Jillian Green of the 152nd Security Forces Squadron to master sergeant September 10, 2022 at the Nevada Air National Guard base, Reno, Nev.
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During an unprecedented joint force exercise, members from the 151st Air Refueling Wing unload a Polaris Military RZR from a KC-135R Stratotanker on Sept. 8, 2022 at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. This exercise will develop new operational concepts, capabilities and plans to bolster deterrence and maintain the U.S. military’s competitive advantage for the future. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: TSgt Danny Whitlock)
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Chris Boswell kicked a 53-yard field goal as time expired in overtime and the Pittsburgh Steelers overcame T.J. Watt’s injury late in the fourth quarter to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in a sloppy season opener for both teams Sunday.
Watt had one of four interceptions off Joe Burrow, who rebounded from a lousy start and rallied Cincinnati from a 17-6 halftime deficit. His 6-yard touchdown pass to Ja’Marr Chase tied it at 20 with 2 seconds left in regulation, but the game went to overtime after Minkah Fitzpatrick blocked Evan McPherson’s point-after try.
McPherson and Boswell missed potential winning field goals in overtime before Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky completed passes of 9, 26 and 10 yards in the final 56 seconds.
Watt, the Defensive Player of the Year, left the field and headed to the locker room shortly before the game went to overtime with a pectoral injury. Before that, he was his usual disruptive self, with a sack and a pick.
Burrow’s four interceptions were a career worst, and he was sacked seven times in front of what was supposed to be an improved offensive line.
Burrow didn’t play in the preseason games as he recovered from an appendectomy, and he got a rude welcome back to the field. Alex Highsmith made the first of his three sacks on Cincinnati’s first offensive play, and Fitzpatrick jumped Tyler Boyd’s route the next snap and returned it 31 yards for a pick-6.
McPherson made a 59-yard field goal in the first quarter, but Watt made a leaping interception at the line on the next series. That set up Trubisky’s 2-yard TD pass to Najee Harris for a 17-3 edge.
Trubisky, the first quarterback to start for the Steelers after Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement, was 21 for 38 for 194 yards and the short TD pass to Harris as first-round pick Kenny Pickett watched from the sideline.
The Bengals wasted a solid performance by the their defense, which limited the big plays and did a good job containing running back Harris, who finished with 23 yards on 10 carries before leaving late with a foot injury.
Chase had 10 catches for 129 yards for the Bengals.
Burrow was 33 for 53 for 338 yards and two touchdowns.
INJURIES
Steelers: CB Levi Wallace left in the second half with an ankle injury and didn’t return. … OL Mason Cole suffered an ankle injury in the second half and didn’t return.
Bengals: WR Tee Higgins left with a concussion from a hard hit by several Steelers. … LS Clark Harris went out with a biceps injury.
UP NEXT
Steelers: At New England next Sunday.
Bengals: At Dallas next Sunday.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — The Steelers defense began the season Sunday looking like a vulturous force, and reigning Defensive Player of the Year T.J. Watt was the chief disruptor.
Then Watt walked off injured in the fourth quarter. Now, it’s unclear when Pittsburgh might look so fearsome again.
Watt suffered a pectoral injury in the fourth quarter of a 23-20 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
The Steelers didn’t provide many details on Watt’s status after the game. Coach Mike Tomlin said only that “T.J. has been evaluated with an upper-body injury.”
“I’m not going to speculate what’s going and how bad the injury is,” defensive tackle Cam Heyward said. “But you know having T.J. out there definitely benefits us. He’s a leader. He’s a defensive player here. However long it takes, other guys are going to step up.”
The 27-year-old Watt left the field and headed to the locker room as Cincinnati marched for a tying touchdown in the final seconds of regulation. His left arm hung limply at his side, and he pointed toward his left chest/shoulder area while talking to coaches and trainers.
Watt made a leaping interception of Joe Burrow’s pass at the line in the first quarter, setting up Mitch Trubisky’s 2-yard TD pass to Najee Harris to give Pittsburgh a 17-3 lead.
Losing Watt would be a huge blow to the Steelers, who will have to rely on their defense while trying to get their offense on track. Watt tied the NFL single-season sacks record with 22 1/2 last season despite missing two games.
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Man found shot dead near backyard in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood
CHICAGO - A man was found shot dead near a backyard in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood on Sunday.
The man, 28, was found near a home on South Harvard near 124th Street around 1 p.m.
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He had been shot multiple times and was dead at the scene.
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Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova made history at the 2022 US Open on Sunday, and they pulled off a stunning comeback in the women’s doubles final on Arthur Ashe Stadium to do it.
The No.3-seeded Czechs completed the Career Grand Slam in women’s doubles, fighting back from 6-3, 4-1 down to overcome unseeded Americans Caty McNally and Taylor Townsend 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 and claim their first US Open title.
Krejcikova and Siniakova have now won six Grand Slam doubles titles as a duo. Their first US Open title completes their historic set along with two Roland Garros titles (2018 and 2021), two Wimbledon titles (2018 and 2022) and an Australian Open title (2022).
"I think that the match was very difficult," Krejcikova said in the champions' press conference. "I felt like we were just down for a very long time. But I felt we were still in the game and we tried to fight for every single ball. Suddenly the game just started to go on our side.
"As we took the second set, I think from there on we started to be a better team. I'm really, really happy that we won this final Slam for us that we were missing. It sounds amazing that we achieved such amazing things."
Comeback, Czech ✔️@K_Siniakova 🤗 @BKrejcikova #USOpenpic.twitter.com/ympnIf6Ypf
— wta (@WTA) September 11, 2022
The Czechs join a number of luminary teams who have combined their powers to win all four majors, such as Martina Navratilova and Pam Shriver, Serena and Venus Williams, Gigi Fernandez and Natasha Zvereva, and most recently Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci.
Read more: Swiatek outlasts Jabeur to win US Open; third career Slam title
Krejcikova and Siniakova also teamed to win the Olympic gold medal last year, so they have each won the “Career Golden Slam” in women's doubles. Only four other women have done this for women's doubles in the Open Era: Pam Shriver, Gigi Fernandez, Serena Williams and Venus Williams.
Krejcikova and Siniakova finish the 2022 Grand Slam season with an undefeated 18-0 record, having also won the Australian Open and Wimbledon this year. They were unable to defend their Roland Garros title due to Krejcikova illness.
Australian Open ✅
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 11, 2022
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Overall, Siniakova is up to 18 WTA doubles titles in her career, while Krejcikova has won 13. Siniakova will return to WTA Doubles World No.1 on Monday while Krejcikova, who has also been No.1 in doubles, will rise again to World No.2.
Coming into the event, Krejcikova and Siniakova had never made a US Open final. That all changed this fortnight when the Czechs grabbed a semifinal win over surging Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Ellen Perez, who had reached the finals or better in their last three events.
Krejcikova and Siniakova then held on for a comeback win over McNally and Townsend, storming back from a deficit of a set and a break and wrapping up victory after 2 hours and 10 minutes. The Czechs won 12 of the last 14 games overall.
The Americans were aiming for their first Grand Slam title at pro level on home soil, in just their second event as a pairing. Both McNally and Townsend won multiple Grand Slam doubles titles during their exceptional junior careers.
McNally, who also reached the US Open final last year alongside Coco Gauff, and Townsend, who was in her first Grand Slam final at pro level, eased through the opener with aggressive play. They continued to press in the forecourt as they built the 4-1 second-set lead.
But the Czechs converted their fourth break point of the 4-2 game to get back on serve, and they broke McNally for a second straight time to lead 6-5 behind stellar Krejcikova returns. A Siniakova backhand winner down the middle polished off the second-set comeback.
The Czechs swept through the third set, converting all three of their break points while not facing any in the decider.
"Every time you come to a tournament, you just want to try to show your best," Siniakova said. "I would just say that we're trying to improve each other, and it's working. We're showing it on the court then. I would say that from the beginning we're just working hard.
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Julia Grabher continued a career-best season by claiming the biggest title of her career at the inaugural Open delle Puglie, defeating qualifier Nuria Brancaccio 6-4, 6-2 in the final to lift her first WTA 125 trophy.
The No.120-ranked Austrian will debut inside the Top 100 after a title run that also included a 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 quarterfinal upset of No.1 seed Panna Udvardy. However, her sternest test came in the second round against another of this year's WTA 125 champions: Grabher needed 3 hours and 6 minutes to overcome Bastad titlist Jang Su-Jeong 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-1, recovering after missing her first match point at 5-4 in the second set.
Grabher, 26, has already impressed in 2022. In April, she notched her first Top 50 win over Jil Teichmann en route to reaching her first Hologic WTA Tour quarterfinal in Istanbul. Last month, she collected the second ITF W60 title of her career in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, defeating former Roland Garros semifinalist Nadia Podoroska in the final.
During those runs, the Grabher forehand stood out as an eyecatching weapon, and in Bari it was in full flow. Consistently running around that wing with nimble footwork, Grabher was able to fire angled winners to every corner of the court with it against Brancaccio. Forehand winners sealed both her first set point in the opener, and her first match point after 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Brancaccio, Paoletti, Jani score career-best runs
No.433-ranked Brancaccio was the tournament's surprise package. The Italian had never won a title above ITF W15 level and has only contested one tour-level main-draw match, as a wild card at Palermo 2021. But the 22-year-old scored the first two Top 100 victories of her career back-to-back, upsetting No.6 seed Laura Pigossi 7-5, 6-3 in the second round then shocking No.3 seed and Wimbledon semifinalist Tatjana Maria 7-5, 6-1 in the quarterfinals.
Brancaccio wasn't the only example of success on home soil. Wild card Matilde Paoletti, 19, dispatched No.7 seed Harmony Tan 6-2, 6-0 in a 57-minute opener, and rode her momentum all the way to her first WTA 125 semifinal, where she fell 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 to Brancaccio. Paoletti has already cut her ranking over 300 places in the past four months after qualifying for her first WTA main draw in Palermo and winning her maiden ITF W25 title in Verbier, and will receive another significant boost from her current No.678.
While former junior No.17 Paoletti enjoyed a breakthrough as a teenager, Hungary's Reka Luca Jani continued to put together a career-best month at the age of 31. Jani played her first pro match in 2008 and qualified for her first Grand Slam at the 2011 US Open, but the past two weeks have seen persistence pay off in the form of two more milestones. Last week, Jani collected her 25th ITF title, but first at W60 level, in Prague. She extended her winning streak to eight in Bari, taking out No.5 seed Elisabetta Cocciaretto 3-6, 6-1, 7-6(5) in a 2-hour, 54-minute quarterfinal before falling 6-4, 6-1 to Grabher.
No.2 seed Danka Kovinic came through the longest match of the WTA 125 season so far in the first round, saving one match point in the deciding tiebreak before defeating Kateryna Baindl 6-4, 6-7(3), 7-6(6) in 3 hours and 35 minutes. However, the Montenegrin was upset in the second round by Dutch qualifier Eva Vedder 6-3, 6-3, in Vedder's first encounter with a Top 100 player.
Cocciaretto, Danilovic claim doubles title
The unseeded first-time pairing of Elisabetta Cocciaretto and Olga Danilovic took the doubles title, defeating No.1 seeds Andrea Gamiz and Eva Vedder 6-2, 6-3.
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There is little doubt that Russell Wilson played himself into the realm of Seahawks royalty over the past 10 years, but on Monday night at Lumen Field he might not get a reception that typically befits a king.
Since being traded to the Denver Broncos in March following a decadelong Seahawks career in which he became arguably the most recognizable figure in Seattle sports, Wilson has raved about his new surroundings. Last week he signed a five-year contract extension worth up to $245 million that will keep him in Broncos orange and blue through 2028.
Suffice to say, feelings from Seahawks fans are strong. To some, he is a hero deserving of a standing ovation for bringing a home a Super Bowl title in 2014. To others he has joined the likes of former Mariners star Alex Rodriguez as an all-time Seattle sports Benedict Arnold.
In front of a national audience Monday night, Wilson might hear an unfamiliar sound from the 12s.
Boos.
Regardless of the reception he receives, it’s clear the Seahawks community — including fans and business partners — is moving on.
What it means
One of Wilson’s most visible local endorsement partners, Alaska Airlines, said last week it will soon be “winding down” its relationship with Wilson, who has been the company’s “Chief Football Officer” since 2013.
The airline is also mothballing the four Wilson airplane designs, or “liveries,” it has released in recent years. The most recent livery was unveiled in September 2021.
“Russell Wilson has a special place in our hearts as Alaska’s Chief Football Officer (CFO),” Alaska spokesperson Ray Lane said in a company response. “Russell will always be a friend to Alaska and our relationship over the years has been incredible. We wish him all the best on his move to Denver. The Russell Wilson aircraft livery has been retired. At this time, we have no plans to name a new CFO.”
Down at the Locker Room by Lids store on Occidental Avenue in Seattle, the sale racks are now filled with Wilson jerseys at 50% off. While a regular Wilson jersey once ran fans $120, you can now pick up one for just $60. A stitched version costs $75.
Throughout his 10-year stint in Seattle, in which he became the franchise’s all-time leading passer and winningest quarterback, Wilson’s was among the store’s most popular jerseys. This year though, fans who want to buy the jersey of a current Seahawks quarterback will have to wait, as store manager Ryan Van Ausdall said the store has no plans to order Geno Smith or Drew Lock jerseys anytime soon.
Van Ausdall says that these days, the most popular jerseys are either those of receiver DK Metcalf or the No. 12 “Fan.” With so much upheaval and uncertainty lately surrounding the team, the No. 12 seems a safe bet.
“You could say the team is in a rebuilding stage,” Van Ausdall said. “People don’t really know if, like, Tyler Lockett or DK Metcalf or Jamal Adams or whoever could be traded. They don’t really know what the direction of the team is.”
At the Seahawks’ Pro Shop, Wilson jerseys are marked down to $65, and all other Wilson memorabilia is also half off.
The House of LR&C, a retail store owned by Wilson and his wife Ciara, has seemingly been unaffected by the quarterback’s departure. The company closed its location at Seattle’s University Village in June after just five months but opened stores at the Alderwood mall in Lynnwood and the Factoria Outlet Mall in Bellevue, along with locations in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Lone Tree, Colo.
Russell Wilson, Seattle villain
Many of the Seahawks faithful continue to have raw feelings about Wilson’s departure, six months removed from his trade to the Broncos.
For some fans, enough time simply hasn’t passed to greet him warmly, though many understand his decision to take his football skills to the sunnier climates of Colorado.
“I think booing is mean, and Russ doesn’t really deserve it,” Seahawks fan Matt G. Hall said on Twitter. “He wants to play on a winning team and he didn’t think Seattle could offer that to him anymore. That being said, I would still boo the (expletive) out of him.”
For some, the hard feelings stem not from the fact that Wilson left the team, but the manner in which he did so.
After spending 10 years as the face of the franchise, ending every news conference with “Go Hawks!” and saying that he wanted to be a “Seahawk for life” in 2019 when he signed his last contract, Wilson informed the team he likely would not sign another long-term extension in Seattle, seemingly frustrated with the direction of the offense under Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron.
“I think Russell will end up being booed badly by the fans,” Seahawks fan Breezie McGrath of Monroe said. “The way he left the team — justified or not — left a lot of hurt fans in his wake, and I’m sure they will make that hurt known. In terms of how he should be greeted, I’m torn. I’m inclined to say he should be shown respect but I’d be lying if I said I wouldn’t be booing him myself.”
Russell Wilson, Seattle hero
For others, Wilson’s myriad accomplishments with the Seahawks overshadow the sting of his departure. With two Super Bowl appearances, one title and many playoff memories made in front of the 12s, Wilson earned a level of goodwill from the fan base that few Seattle athletes before him came anywhere close to achieving.
Though his departure stings for fans, those memorable moments will garner a polite response from at least a portion of those in attendance Monday.
“I think Russ will mostly get boos, but I think he deserves to be cheered. Loudly,” Everett-based fan Chris Leeper said. “ He gave everything he had to this franchise for 10 years. … He wanted to stay but the (organization) chose Pete (Carroll) over him, which they’ll regret.”
For others, the cheers will come down the road. The feelings are still too strong for a positive reception, even for the best quarterback in team history.
“The second he retires and comes back to be inducted into the Ring (of) Honor, I’ll gladly applaud him. He’s a legend,” fan Dylan Jenkins said. “He’s also a cornball who wanted out of town. If I could be in attendance, (I don’t know) if I’d boo, but I definitely wouldn’t cheer.”
A good number of other people agreed that Wilson is likely to get a mixed reaction when he takes the field. Polite cheers at first, in honor of everything the 2012 third-round draft pick accomplished with the team and did for the community, but a loud roar if he happens to get sacked or throw an interception.
“I’ll give a courteous golf clap when introduced — I’m grateful for the good times and the Super Bowl championship,” Portland-based Seahawks fan Brian Becker said, in part. “But — I’ll cheer wildly every time he makes a mistake.” | https://www.yakimaherald.com/half-price-jerseys-golf-claps-and-maybe-some-boos-seattle-readies-for-russell-wilson-s/article_c45f73e8-321d-11ed-a658-4b20131815c3.html | 2022-09-11T22:57:35Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/half-price-jerseys-golf-claps-and-maybe-some-boos-seattle-readies-for-russell-wilson-s/article_c45f73e8-321d-11ed-a658-4b20131815c3.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The 9/11 terror attacks marked a turning point for the Scientology Volunteer Ministers.
LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of the smoke and dust that engulfed lower Manhattan 21 years ago rose a humanitarian movement, stronger than ever before and known for its commitment to help: the Scientology Volunteer Ministers—a religious social service of the Church of Scientology.
More than 800 Scientology Volunteer Ministers served in the aftermath of the attack. They traveled from across the country and abroad, providing support to emergency personnel and bringing order to the chaos. And they continued doing so throughout the entire eight months of the rescue and recovery effort.
"At any time, well over 100 Volunteer Ministers from the Church of Scientology mill around the remains of the World Trade Center," wrote The New York Times on September 20, 2001. "On the day of the attack, they took in food to workers…When rescue workers stagger from the wreckage, the ministers, identified by their T-shirts, try to focus the workers' minds and revive their bodies."
"The Volunteer Ministers worked with great energy and great compassion at Ground Zero, helping to ease the physical burdens and mental strains of the rescue workers," wrote a New York Police Chief in thanks. "The organization, the caring, and the dedication of your Volunteer Ministers were exceptional, very much appreciated, and will long be remembered by those who received their help."
Within hours of the terror attacks, Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige issued a directive that was distributed to Scientologists everywhere: The Wake-Up Call. As its title suggests, it urged Scientologists to treat this event as a change point. And they did. As of September 11, 2001, there were 6,000 Volunteer Ministers worldwide. Today, Scientology Volunteer Ministers are among the world's most widely recognized independent relief organizations, with hundreds of thousands on call to respond to disasters great and small. Whether helping at the sites of natural and man-made disasters or responding to the needs of their neighbors and communities, the bright yellow T-shirt of the Volunteer Ministers has become a symbol of help.
"The answer to this planet's problems will not be found in the material," said Mr. Miscavige in describing what that tragedy represented for the Church. "Of this there can be no question. For if those solutions can't prevent war nation to nation, how then can it be expected to answer questions like love, happiness or peace of mind?"
He also pointed out that providing help in disaster zones is only one part of the picture.
"For while we can help in the worst of circumstances, when compassion itself demands each person to help one another, what about those everyday disasters simmering beneath the social structure? The marital difficulties and familial discord that ruins lives each day? The delinquent child and the parent with nowhere to turn for help? Not to mention oppression and depression, which all too often—with no other help in sight—turns to drugs as a last hope to dull the mental pain?
"And therein lies the greater story of our Volunteer Ministers... They are seen everywhere, in nations across the globe, bringing effective solutions before it is too late. Constantly visiting new communities to offer help with everything from marital difficulties, to tutoring of children, to providing counseling for the lonely."
The pandemic was a practical example of the extent and effectiveness of the movement.
Scientology Volunteer Ministers spent the lockdown serving their communities with food and medicine delivery, operating help lines, providing backup to medical professionals at COVID testing and vaccination centers and helping overloaded medical professionals cope with the care of elderly residents at healthcare facilities. They reached out to other houses of worship to provide training and sanitization to ensure the safety of their congregations. They distributed millions of educational booklets to help people understand and apply the protocols to prevent the spread of the virus.
The Volunteer Ministers movement has become truly grassroots, with hundreds of new Volunteer Ministers groups cropping up in towns and villages from South Africa and Uganda to Nepal, Papua New Guinea and throughout Latin America.
The Scientology Network airs Scientology: Tools for Life, a filmed introduction to the basic principles and technology that comprise the training these volunteers use. And the Tools for Life courses, the basic training for the Volunteer Minister, are available free of charge through the Volunteer Ministers and Scientology websites.
Each week, hundreds of new Volunteer Ministers complete all 19 Volunteer Ministers courses and become fully fledged members of the team.
In creating the Scientology Volunteer Ministers program in the 1970s, Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard wrote, "If one does not like the crime, cruelty, injustice and violence of this society, he can do something about it. He can become a Volunteer Minister and help civilize it, bring it conscience and kindness and love and freedom from travail by instilling into it trust, decency, honesty and tolerance."
A Volunteer Minister's mandate is to be "a person who helps his fellow man on a volunteer basis by restoring truth and spiritual values to the lives of others." Their motto is that no matter the circumstances, "Something can be done about it." And their creed: "A Volunteer Minister does not shut his eyes to the pain, evil and injustice of existence. Rather, he is trained to handle these things and help others achieve relief from them and new personal strength as well."
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