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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Sema4 Holdings Corp. ("Sema4" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SMFR; SMFRW) and certain of its officers, on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased, or otherwise acquired Sema4 securities between March 14, 2022 and August 15, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/smfr.
This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that there was a significant risk that Sema4 would reverse a material amount of previously recognized revenue that it could not recoup from third party payors; (2) that the Company was experiencing declining selling prices for its reproductive health segment; (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, Sema4's financial results would be adversely affected; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint you can visit the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/smfr or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Law Clerk and Client Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484. If you suffered a loss in Sema4 you have until November 7, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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Manassas is once again looking for money to fund its Centreville Road roundabout and Mathis Avenue road diet after being snubbed by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s RAISE grant program for the third time.
Last month, when USDOT announced the grant recipients for its Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program, the Manassas proposal was once again not on the list. Now, the city says, it will have to ask for help from regional and statewide bodies.
At the intersection of Centreville, Sudley Road and Prescott Avenue, officials are still hoping to build the $3.8 million roundabout to cut down on delays and make things safer for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
At the same time, they’re pursuing that project hand-in-hand with a roadway and beautification project along a 0.6-mile strip of Mathis Avenue from Sudley to Liberia Avenue. With a tree-lined median and planting strips along both sidewalks, the city hopes to attract redevelopment along the corridor with more mixed-use residential and commercial space.
“When we get to the next budget, to the FY 24 [capital improvement program], we’ll evaluate alternative funding sources, so look at other state and regional funding sources … and then we will provide those to [city] council for review,” Manassas Community Development Director Matt Arcieri told InsideNoVa, pointing to the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority as a possible source.
The highly-competitive RAISE grants are meant to help communities “fix and modernize their infrastructure,” according to a press release from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttegieg, while also aligning with President Joe Biden’s greenhouse gas reduction goals and increasing “use of lower-carbon travel modes such as transit and active transportation.”
Six projects were awarded in Virginia for the 2022 round. The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority was awarded $20 million for a pedestrian and bicycle-only bridge along the Potomac River adjacent to the future Long Bridge replacement for Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express trains.
Spotsylvania County, meanwhile, was awarded $3 million for “Route 1 revitalization” planning, which will eventually modify three intersections for new bus service, sidewalk and streetscape improvements and better connections to the county’s bus transfer and Amtrak stations.
Arcieri said the transportation department eventually will offer a “debriefing” on how the city could strengthen its application, but that it was unlikely that Manassas would go back to the RAISE program to fund the projects.
“For this round, we were advised by DOT to enhance our explanation of all the climate and greenhouse gas reduction benefits of going from the signalized intersection to more free-flow movements, so we quantified that and included it,” Arcieri said. “But obviously it wasn’t successful.”
While officials wait to see what other entities might fund the projects, Manassas has the money to move ahead with the design phase of the Mathis Avenue revitalization plan and start design work on the roundabout. But as far as money for construction goes, the city will have to keep looking for now. | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/manassas-loses-out-on-roundabout-funds/article_5e8688a4-3277-11ed-80d1-afda9830ca35.html | 2022-09-12T15:58:31Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/manassas-loses-out-on-roundabout-funds/article_5e8688a4-3277-11ed-80d1-afda9830ca35.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Prince William County Schools will be adding new full-time school security assistants for every elementary school this year, intended to help monitor entrances to school buildings and deal with any security issues on the property.
Superintendent LaTanya McDade announced the new hires at the Sept. 7 School Board meeting, saying the new assistants were tied to the school system’s recently completed security audit. The school system is not releasing the audit’s findings, but McDade said it’s in the process of implementing the report’s recommendations.
“We … recognize that school safety is top of mind for our students and their families as well as our staff members,” McDade said at the meeting. “The audit has been completed, and we are currently reviewing and implementing the suggestions for safe and secure school buildings.”
The roughly 60 new assistants will be unarmed, according to School Board Chair Babur Lateef. Security assistants were already budgeted for the county’s middle and high schools to work alongside the school resource officers from the Prince William County Police Department. McDade said 25 assistants have already been hired for middle and high schools, with seven more on the way. What’s new is that the system is now hiring for elementary school assistants, something that hadn’t been budgeted for previously.
A job posting provided by the school system said the assistants will patrol school property “to assure that building and grounds are safe and secure,” help school administrators maintain “security at athletic and other events,” patrol school hallways, detain any trespassers, help assist administrators monitor CCTV and visitor management systems and more. The applications are open to anyone with a high school diploma/GED or more, with general security experience or one year of security experience “with an equivalent combination of education, experience and training in criminal justice, youth counseling, [and] mentoring of at-risk youth/young adults.”
Gainesville School Board Member Jennifer Wall told InsideNoVa in a statement that she’s been requesting additional security at elementary schools since taking her seat in 2020.
“After much effort, the school division is moving to put into place additional security measures to build upon the multiple layers we have in place,” she said.
The school system already had rotating security professionals that moved between elementary schools to monitor things and continues to use former police officers and veterans to help with security at some elementary schools, but the new assistants will work full-time in every building.
“We constantly review our security posture and are committed to reassuring the public that we will continue to prioritize safety and security,” Lateef told InsideNoVa. “One of the most common concerns I continue to hear since my time on the board from parents, staff and students is their anxiety about security and safety. The School Board and Dr. McDade are highly focused on their concern.” | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/nearly-60-new-security-assistants-coming-to-prince-william-county-elementary-schools/article_73f8a2d0-32ae-11ed-b3e0-2b7ace786374.html | 2022-09-12T15:58:37Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/nearly-60-new-security-assistants-coming-to-prince-william-county-elementary-schools/article_73f8a2d0-32ae-11ed-b3e0-2b7ace786374.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A student has been detained after a report of a gun at Freedom High School in Woodbridge this morning.
Prince William County police say the school resource officer and police officers are on the scene.
Police say no shots were fired and no injuries were reported at the school on Neabsco Mills Road.
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Is Arlington County Board member, and candidate for re-election, Matt de Ferranti just a poseur when it comes to support for moving from a winner-take-all election process to ranked-choice voting?
That was the implication from one of his challengers during the first County Board candidate forum of the year.
At the Sept. 6 Arlington County Civic Federation debate – which was dominated by a focus on Missing Middle housing policies – candidates briefly were asked whether they support ranked-choice voting, also known as instant-runoff. To perhaps nobody’s surprise, all said they did, but then the sparring began.
Independent Adam Theo, who has made election reform a key theme of his campaign, suggested the incumbent was being disingenuous, pointing to a statement just minutes earlier by de Ferranti that he’d like to see the change in voting format implemented first in primaries.
Theo shot back, saying how political parties conducted their nominations was their business, and it would require instant-runoff general elections to “break the hold that political parties have” on the final outcome. “I want it, now,” Theo said of a change in formats.
The General Assembly several years ago granted the Arlington County Board the power to move from winner-take-all to ranked-choice voting. While a majority of the all-Democratic County Board seem to like the concept, board members have dragged their feet on implementation, citing logistical intricacies and cost concerns. Board members also may be waiting to get a thumbs up from the leadership of the Arlington County Democratic Committee, whose decades-long dominance of the county’s governance could find itself challenged if ranked-choice voting takes hold.
At the debate, de Ferranti said it was “likely but not certain” that the matter will be taken up by County Board members by the start of the year.
Whether that results in a change of voting format next year is anyone’s guess. Voters have no direct say in the matter; the General Assembly legislation did not require, or even allow for, a community referendum before implementing any changes.
Ranked-choice voting essentially means what it says: Voters can (but are not required to) rank candidates for a specific office in order of preference. If no candidate wins 50 percent plus one in the election, the lowest-vote-getting contender is eliminated and his/her votes are reallocated as directed by the voter. The process repeats for as many times as necessary until one candidate reaches a majority of votes cast.
Supporters of the concept say it eliminates the likelihood that a fringe contender could slip into office by winning a relatively small amount of the vote in a multi-candidate field. Supporters also contend that it would encourage candidates to run more positive campaigns, since they are attempting to get the most votes possible, even if they are the second, third or fourth choices of some voters.
The instant-runoff method is not new to Arlington, as the Arlington County Democratic Committee has used it in County Board and School Board nominating caucuses in recent years. (Unless and until County Board members OK implementation during state-run primaries, that format remains a winner-take-all affair.) Republicans at the state level have begun using the process at their nominating conventions, as well.
Twice over the past two years, a candidate who was trailing initially in a Democratic caucus – one for County Board, the other for School Board – catapulted to victory by garnering more second- and third-choice votes than the candidate who held the initial lead.
At the Civic Federation forum, the third candidate on the Nov. 8 County Board ballot, independent Audrey Clement, said ranked-choice voting was “a necessary tool” to break the Democratic monopoly in Arlington, but would only work in a community “where media are unbiased and endorse candidates on their merit.”
While it has had an impact in Democratic-run nominating contests, whether a format change would impact general elections in Arlington seems unlikely. Democratic nominees generally can count on more than 60 percent of the vote from the Arlington electorate, rendering the format change moot.
Those who enjoy spinning political what-ifs have postulated that, if ranked-choice voting was in place for 2022 and in the unlikely event that de Ferranti was held under 50 percent of the vote and was followed by Clement and then Theo, voters supporting Theo (who would be eliminated as the low-vote-getter in this scenario) would gravitate to de Ferranti because they are closer in position on zoning issues than are Theo and Clement.
Then again, Theo’s votes could end up with Clement in this scenario, if those voters were against the Democratic monopoly in local government.
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Two weeks comprising more than 70 events kicked off Sept. 10, but for participants in the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, competition is only one part of the story.
Those taking part are doing their best to “live healthy longer,” said Senior Olympics chairman Herb Levitan, presiding over opening ceremonies at Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington.
After being canceled in 2020 and brought back carefully in 2021, there was almost a feeling of normalcy about the start of the 2022 competition, which attracts participants from eight jurisdictions spread across Northern Virginia
“I’m so happy we are getting a chance to be together,” said Arlington County Board member Matt de Ferranti, among those delivering welcoming remarks. “Everyone here is making a choice for health and wellness, and to connect with other people.”
A total of 831 individuals registered for the 40th annual competition, up 20 percent from last year, with participants ranging in age from 50 to more than twice that figure.
Running through Sept. 24, competition will take place at 25 different venues. Pickleball, track, field and table tennis have garnered the most registrants.
The most seasoned of all the 2022 competitors is Vera Punke of Arlington, who has registered to participate in duplicate bridge. She is 107 years young.
Northern Virginia Senior Olympics began in 1982 with 75 Fairfax County participants. Today is spans the counties of Arlington Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier and Prince William and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church.
“They provide excellent facilities and excellent personnel to support us,” Levitan said of the participating jurisdictions.
(While supported by local governments, the initiative is run by a non-profit organization with a volunteer board of directors.)
Planning for the 40th-anniversary celebration had been in the works for more than a year, Levitan said. Supporting the opening ceremonies were the Alexandria City High School Junior ROTC honor guard and, singing the National Anthem, the Arlingtones.
Bringing in the Senior Olympics torch were Thomas and Joyce Tobias of Prince William County. The couple (89 and 85 years young, respectively) are competitors in swimming, cycling and racewalking. They are the parents of seven children – including one who for the past two years has competed in Senior Olympics herself – and 14 grandchildren.
The event also benefits from support of corporate sponsors and by the largesse of the competitors themselves – nearly 160 of those who signed up to take part added an extra contribution above and beyond the $20 participation fee.
Competition got underway immediately after the conclusion of the ceremonies, starting with 1,600-meter men’s and women’s running events.
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For information, including results as they are posted and a schedule, see the Website at www.nvso.us. While registration has closed, events are open to the public who wish to cheer on competitors.
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Prince William County community members, I commend you on exercising your civic duty to vote in the local elections, but it does not end there. You still must continue to engage your public officials, whom you have entrusted to govern judiciously and with integrity. Let your concerns be heard by either attending Planning Commission hearings and Board of County Supervisors meetings or contacting your officials by phone or email.
But when local officials have acted without integrity and have demonstrated clear conflicts of interests that enrich themselves against their constituents – thus betraying the trust we have given them, our system of governance in Virginia gives constituents a legitimate recourse to redress this – a recall. No need to wait for the next election cycle. Don’t be reluctant to use this tool to hold your elected officials accountable. Petitioning for a recall is also exercising your civic duty.
Those of us in the Gainesville District do not have any representation regarding data center issues impacting our lives because our supervisor has a direct conflict of interests and has recused himself but refuses to resign. How is it fair to Gainesville District residents who now have no representation whatsoever on these matters? We entrusted Pete Candland to work on behalf of all Gainesville residents with integrity, not just for a targeted few or just for his family. We deserve representation, period.
And how is it that our county Board Chair, Ann Wheeler, continues to vote on matters in which she also has financial conflicts of interest regarding data centers? We also entrusted her to work on behalf of the interests of all Prince William residents, not just for the data centers or their beneficiaries. Integrity matters.
Under the guise of better schools, affordable housing and jobs, our county is being corrupted by data center dollars at the expense of its residents.
Let’s do our civic duty. Recall supervisors Pete Candland, a Republican, and Ann Wheeler, a Democrat.
Truly, Prince William deserves better. County over party. We are one Prince William.
– Rhonda Reese, Gainesville | https://www.insidenova.com/opinion/letter-prince-william-county-deserves-better-than-candland-wheeler/article_5857bfba-32a5-11ed-895b-7baa33c8cb24.html | 2022-09-12T15:59:02Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/opinion/letter-prince-william-county-deserves-better-than-candland-wheeler/article_5857bfba-32a5-11ed-895b-7baa33c8cb24.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors is making changes to the Comprehensive Plan. For decades one of the key priorities in the county has been to preserve and protect environmentally sensitive land areas such as the Rural Crescent to preserve the natural beauty, control and balance growth and protect the Chesapeake Bay watershed. As citizens, we are obligated to these objectives.
The Delaney Tract in mid-county, on both sides of the Prince William Parkway, is one of the county’s most environmentally sensitive parcels of land. Its terrain presents many challenges for development and is close to the Occoquan River. It provides an abundance of water flow into the Occoquan via Champs Creek and other streams.
For this reason this area has been wisely and rightfully designated for larger residential lots with wells and septic systems as opposed to smaller lots, high-density housing and public water lines. This designation has protected the vicinity from over-development.
The Delaney Tract has rightfully been placed within the Occoquan Reservoir Overlay; however, in recent months some strange and surprising decisions have been proposed to remove the Delaney Tract from the Overlay by Board of Supervisors Chair Ann Wheeler and Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye. They want to significantly increase the housing lot size density of the Delaney Tract six-fold for future development, which would pose the greatest threat to the county’s Occoquan Reservoir Overlay in the past 20 years.
They have offered no explanation for proposing such a drastic threat to the Occoquan Reservoir Overlay, and their motivation to do so apparently remains covert without the customary transparency that citizens and residents are entitled to and expect as taxpayers. Chair Wheeler and Supervisor Boddye are proposing density as small as quarter-acre lots when there has been citizen consensus that lot size for the Delaney Tract should be in the 5- to 10-acre range to protect this very environmentally sensitive land and maintain a balanced approach to development and conservation.
What is their motivation to single out one particular tract of land, lift it out of the Occoquan Reservoir Overlay, and suddenly go in the opposite direction of a balanced approach to land development for the Delaney Tract? Given that they have not disclosed their reasons for their anti-balanced approach for development of this land, a fair question is are the other board members asking Chair Wheeler and Supervisor Boddye for their rationale?
We are all aware that the Delaney Tract is now in the Occoquan District; however, leaving such a critical decision to two board members will have a long-lasting negative impact on the entire county. We can and we should do more to protect this environmentally sensitive land by not over-developing it.
– Delton Nichols, Manassas | https://www.insidenova.com/opinion/letter-protect-the-delaney-tract-from-over-development/article_26f43de0-32a5-11ed-9df6-6bb935551bdb.html | 2022-09-12T15:59:08Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/opinion/letter-protect-the-delaney-tract-from-over-development/article_26f43de0-32a5-11ed-9df6-6bb935551bdb.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Industry Veteran Joins Firm as New York Metro Region Head of Major Projects
NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.3 billion national construction management firm, is pleased to announce Charles Avolio as head of major projects for its New York Metro region, the next step in its aggressive growth plan to increase market share in large-scale projects and expand into new sectors.
Shawmut's significant ten-year growth trajectory will be driven by a dedicated effort to increase market share of larger, more sophisticated projects. This includes continuing to bolster expertise in the commercial, education, healthcare, and life sciences sectors as well as adding large-scale project builders to its team. Hiring Avolio in the newly-created head of major projects role is a pivotal move to drive the New York Metro region's growth and expansion. He brings 36 years of New York experience, most recently leading Suffolk Construction's New York division as president and general manager.
"As we contribute to the fabric of New York City, it's our ethical approach to business as a 100% employee-owned company that allows us to increase the scale of our capabilities and share of work in the market," said Dave Margolius, executive vice president of Shawmut's New York Metro region. "Charlie's tenure and reputation in the industry, dedication to the highest standard of client service, deep roots in New York, and alignment with Shawmut's culture and vision made him a natural fit to drive our growth."
As head of major projects for the New York Metro region, Avolio will spearhead the pursuit and execution of large projects with a focus on the diversification of sectors. He brings operational best practices from an impressive portfolio of major projects for top commercial developments, higher education institutions, and advanced technology facilities for both private and public clients. Avolio will also serve on the regional executive leadership team.
"I was drawn to Shawmut by the people and culture of the firm who share a dedicated commitment to serving clients, partners, and the community," said Avolio. "Joining the New York Metro region at this pivotal business point is extremely energizing, and I'm looking forward to contributing to Shawmut's growth trajectory."
Avolio is actively involved in the construction and real estate industry of New York City, currently serving as a board member for the New York Building Congress. He previously served as co-chair of the Building Trade Employer's Association and was involved with The Association for a Better NY and the Regional Plan Association. His philanthropic relationships include The Salvadori Center in NYC and the Villanova College of Engineering Advisory Board. Recognized for his contributions to the New York market, Avolio was named to City & State's 2021 Construction Power 50 List and honored with the Subcontractors Trade Association's 2020 Silver Shovel Award.
Avolio joins Shawmut as it completes and progresses on marquee projects, including City Harvest's newly-unveiled Cohen Community Food Rescue Center in Brooklyn, The Diagrid Club and Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's restaurant at 425 Park Avenue, Marymount Manhattan College's new creative hub at the Judith Mara Carson Center for Visual Arts, and Brooklyn Public Library's first new branch in 40 years with the opening of the Adams Street Library in DUMBO.
Shawmut Design and Construction is a $1.3 billion national construction management firm with a reputation for completing extremely complex and logistically challenging projects. As a 100% employee-owned company, Shawmut has created a culture of ownership, proactive solution-making, and forward-thinking. Over eighty percent of its business comes from repeat clients, with a strong focus on building lasting partnerships. Shawmut has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Miami, West Palm Beach, and Las Vegas. For more information, please visit www.shawmut.com.
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He was a late entry, but Charlie Ortmans eventually became the life of the party.
The Potomac School senior cross country runner registered for the annual Monroe Parker Invitational high-school meet only the night before the high-school competition and well past the supposed deadline. Ortmans, though, was at the starting line in plenty of time for the boys varsity race the morning of Sept. 10 on the Burke Lake Park course and blew away the field, winning in a fast time of 14:53.
The second-place finisher crossed the line in a distant 15:38.
Ortmans is a highly-accomplished high-school runner, having finished second in last season’s Division I Virginia private-school state championship meet and winning a conference title. He had never run the Monroe Parker meet or run the Burke Lake Park course until the Sept. 10 race, and he may not run the trek again.
The Potomac School team does not run meets at Burke Lake Park.
“I have a lot of friends who run this course, so I really wanted to run well and run a top time,” said Ortmans, who has attended Potomac School since kindergarten. “It took me a while to get going over the first quarter of the race. Otherwise I didn’t have much trouble or any problems. I wanted to get the lead early and keep pressing forward.”
Ortmans’ goal this season is to win the Division I private-school state title.
In the Monroe Parker girls varsity race, Langley High senior Lila Waters finished second (17:45) for the second year in a row with her teammates Hazel Calway (13th, 19:00)) and Lila Pesavento (15th, 19:09) also placing high. Waters ran 18:31 last year.
As a team, the Langley girls finished second with 110 points. West Springfield won with 51.
Other finishers for Langley were Corinne Jaggard in 38th (20:26), Mansi Bardway in 50th (20:55) and Corrine Sheedy in 51st (20:56).
Madison sophomore Lydia Mikhin was seventh (18:30). The Madison girls finished fifth.
Herndon High senior Gillian Bushee won comfortably for the second straight year, this time in 16:54, faster than her 17:37 time last September. | https://www.insidenova.com/sports/potomac-school-cross-country-runner-wins-big/article_2dc27590-3298-11ed-961c-d744c715a154.html | 2022-09-12T15:59:15Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/sports/potomac-school-cross-country-runner-wins-big/article_2dc27590-3298-11ed-961c-d744c715a154.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
THURSDAY, SEPT. 15
Freedom-Woodbridge (3-0) at Unity Reed (2-0), 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 16
James Wood (0-2) at Brentsville (2-1), 7 p.m.
Gainesville (1-2) at Freedom-South Riding (2-1), 7 p.m.
Osbourn Park (0-2) at Herndon (0-2), 7 p.m.
Battlefield (2-0) at Hylton (0-2), 7 p.m.
Gar-Field (1-1) at Patriot (2-0), 7 p.m.
Potomac (1-1) at Osbourn (1-1), 7 p.m.
Briar Woods (2-1) at Forest Park (1-2), 7 p.m.
Woodbridge (1-2) at Massaponax (1-1), 7 p.m.
Colgan (2-1) at John Champe (1-1), 7 p.m.
Richmond Christian (0-3) at Quantico (0-3), 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 17
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Soundcore Capital Partners, LP ("Soundcore") a New-York based private equity firm, is pleased to welcome Matt DelBello as an Associate on the Deal Origination team.
Matt will primarily be responsible for supporting the Partners in developing investment theses for the firm and building relationships with business owners.
Prior to joining Soundcore, Matt was an Assistant Vice President at Wellington Management, covering a range of alternative investment strategies for family office and wirehouse channels. Previously, he was a sales associate at GW&K Investment Management, where he was responsible for selling their municipal bond strategies to the wirehouse and RIA channels. Matt received his Master of Business Administration from Boston College's Carroll School of Management and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Investments from Johnson & Wales University.
"We are very glad to have Matt on the team. He shows industriousness, which we value greatly here at Soundcore" said Alex Bues, Partner at Soundcore. "His relationship management, sales and marketing, and CRM experience in alternative investments, specifically in private equity, will be great assets to us as we search for high-quality companies with whom to partner."
"Over the next 12 months, Soundcore will continue growing the team significantly through the additional hires of experienced private equity professionals," said Jarrett Turner, Managing Partner of Soundcore.
Soundcore Capital was founded in 2015 by Jarrett Turner and is based in New York, NY. Soundcore is a thesis-driven private equity firm that specializes in buy-and-build investments in the lower middle-market that are headquartered in the United States and Canada. Soundcore has completed 73 acquisitions across ten platforms and focuses primarily on business & outsourced services, industrial services, specialty manufacturing and value-added distribution sectors. For more information, please visit: https://www.soundcorecap.com/home
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Expectations were low but the final results brought the highest type of finish for the host Yorktown Patriots.
Taking advantage of four turnovers, Yorktown defeated the defending 6D North Region champion Madison Warhawks, 14-11, in non-district high-school football action Sept. 9 to improve to 2-1. Madison fell to 0-3.
Yorktown didn’t enter the game with the highest confidence because the Patriots were playing so-so and had been significantly penalized in their first two games, were without one of their top offensive players because of a coach’s decision, and Madison was hungry for a victory, suffering two close losses to highly-regarded teams.
The Patriots, though, rose to the challenge and played its best game of the season so far, according to head coach Bruce Hanson.
“It was a great win for us, one of our biggest in a while,” Hanson said.
The coach said Yorktown won because its defense did not allow Madison, second in the Class 6 state tournament last fall, to sustain any long drives, took advantage of turnovers and cut down on penalties and mistakes.
Yorktown took the lead for good at 14-11 with 9:20 left in the game on a 23-yard touchdown pass from James Yoest to Charlie Taylor, followed by a Tomas Edmeades extra point. The score capped a long drive with runningback Miles Fang and Yoest rushing for positive yardages, and Taylor catching a key nine-yard pass.
After taking the lead, Yorktown’s defense did the rest to secure the victory, with Gabe Miller recovering a fumble, and the Patriots having another time-consuming drive, in which Taylor had another key first-down reception.
“Our defense was playing strong and caused turnovers,” Hanson said. “Turnovers at bad times for them was the difference, and they had some bad penalties.”
Dylan Minsker and Devan Rimon had interceptions for Yorktown.
Yoest was 10 of 13 passing for 108 yards. Taylor had five catches for 62 yards, Miles Fang and Miles Rosman each had two catches and Michael Meritt one.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for NRBO, PLUG, MULN, BBIG, and MARA.
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The redesigned 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup truck and redesigned 2022 Lexus NX compact crossover are being recalled for a faulty sensor that could prevent the electronic parking brake from being engaged, the NHTSA disclosed on Monday. If the parking brake can’t be engaged, and the driver ignores or disregards the warning lights in the cluster, the vehicle could roll away when parking on an incline.
The electronic control unit in the electronic parking brake system could falsely detect an overcurrent, which would trigger the system to shut down so as not to lead to a short circuit and possible fire. In this false state, the failsafe prevents the electronic parking brake from engaging or disengaging. The false read triggers a “Parking brake malfunction, visit your dealer” message in the instrument cluster, and/or it illuminates a malfunction indicator light in the cluster.
If the driver ignores these warnings, and if the driver parks on an incline and thinks they have engaged the parking brake and everything is fine, it is not. The truck or crossover can roll away.
The issue affects 83,725 vehicles total, but no hybrid models are included in the recall. The bulk of the volume—64,330 units—is of the 2022 Toyota Tundra. This is the fourth recall for the redesigned pickup truck since it went on sale at the end of last year. Two of the recalls involved the surround-view camera system, while the most significant recall pertained to a rear-axle housing that could separate from the shaft.
Owners will receive notification by mail as early as October 31, 2022. Toyota and Lexus dealers will reprogram the control unit at no cost to owners. For more information, contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331 or visit Toyota’s recall site.
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Two plug-in models will be among the first to get an updated version of Ford’s Bluecruise hands-free driver-assist system when it launches this fall.
Adding an automated lane-change feature and other updates, the new version is dubbed Bluecruise 1.2 and will launch on the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E, the automaker confirmed Friday. Lincoln will get its own version, called Activeglide 1.2, which will debut on the 2023 Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid, the Ford luxury brand then confirmed early Monday.
With the updated versions of Bluecruise and Activeglide, drivers will be able to initiate lane changes with a tap of a turn-signal stalk, according to Ford. Vehicles will also suggest lane changes to get around slower traffic.
Other new features include predictive speed assist, which will automatically slow vehicles in anticipation of sharp curves, and in-lane repositioning, which can adjust the vehicle’s position when traveling next to wider vehicles, such as semi trucks, according to Ford.
As before, Bluecruise and Activeglide can control acceleration, steering, and braking on pre-mapped stretches of highway—Ford claims to have more than 130,000 miles mapped—and still require drivers to keep their eyes on the road.
Ford’s rival to Tesla’s Autopilot and General Motors’ Super Cruise, Bluecruise was announced in 2020, with the Mach-E one of the first models to offer it. Since then, 75,000 Ford and Lincoln owners have enabled Bluecruise and Activeglide, respectively, with more than 16 million hands-free miles logged through the end of August, Ford claims.
GM’s Super Cruise has a more advanced hardware set, however—with an even more advanced Ultra Cruise system due to debut next year. Both automakers see their systems as a driver-assist convenience, as opposed to the way Tesla has marketed its misleadingly named Full Self-Driving system.
The Mach-E gets a price increase of up to $8,300 for the 2023 model year, but does at least get more standard driver-assist tech. Ford’s Co-Pilot 360 suite of features is now standard across the lineup, and even base Select versions come with a 90-day trial period of Bluecruise.
The Corsair Grand Touring gets a handful of other changes, including a 13.2-inch touchscreen and Sync 4 infotainment system, an automatic air refresh system, and exterior and interior styling changes.
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Swiss electric vehicle startup Piech has hired some big guns to help bring its zero-emission performance cars to market.
The company last week announced the hiring of Manfred Fitzgerald as chairman and Tobias Moers as chief technology officer, both veterans of the industry. Both executives will also share the role of CEO at Piech.
Fitzgerald replaces Matthias Müller, a former Volkswagen Group CEO who was only with Piech for 11 months. Fitzgerald’s last role was as head of Genesis, but perhaps more important to Piech is his time spent at Lamborghini. Fitzgerald spent 12 years at Lamborghini as its head of brand and design, a role in which he helped turn Lamborghini into the globally successful brand it is today.
Moers joins Piech following a brief and somewhat rocky stint as CEO of Aston Martin. Moers’ greatest success has been with Mercedes-Benz AMG. Under his leadership, he helped to double AMG’s product portfolio and quadruple its sales, as well as lay the groundwork for the current expansion into EVs.
Piech, co-founded by a son of Ferdinand Piëch and backed by PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, first made headlines in 2019 when it presented at the Geneva auto show the striking Mark Zero concept, an electric grand tourer with sultry lines reminiscent of classic Aston Martins. The Piëch family has been part-owners of VW and Porsche for decades.
The company last fall said the production version of the Mark Zero was on track for launch in mid-2024, after which a crossover and 2+2 coupe would be added. The cars would all use bespoke platforms developed in-house at Piech.
For the production Mark Zero, Piech promises a trio of electric motors generating 603 hp, and a 75-kwh battery good for a range approaching 300 miles on a charge. According to Piech, an 80% charge will be possible in just eight minutes using a DC fast charger.
“With Manfred Fitzgerald and Tobias Moers, two established authorities from the sophisticated and rapidly evolving world of sports cars and automotive luxury brands join the Piëch team,” Toni Piëch, Piech’s co-founder, said in a statement. “Both have a proven and enviable track record in this segment and possess extensive knowledge, an adept sense of how to communicate with exclusive customers and a distinct understanding of luxury brands.”
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Volkswagen has turned the ID.4 electric crossover into a rugged off-roader. Debuting at the ID.Treffen event in Locarno, Switzerland, the VW ID.Xtreme concept applies a suspension lift, tougher styling, and more power to the mass-market EV.
The ID.Xtreme concept is based on the ID.4 GTX, a version of the all-wheel-drive ID.4 that isn’t sold in the United States. VW actually used a surplus test vehicle, with a used 82-kwh battery pack, as the basis for the concept.
A more powerful rear motor and software tweaks upped output by 87 hp over the standard GTX to 382 hp, according to VW. For comparison, the current U.S.-market ID.4 all-wheel-drive models are rated at 295 hp, while rear-wheel-drive models are rated at 201 hp.
The concept also gets more rugged styling features, including 18-inch off-road wheels, a front push bar, and a roof rack with LED light bar. The interior gets some Alcantara upholstery, and engineers also designed a unique driving sound for the concept.
VW plans to show the concept to EV enthusiasts at ID.Treffen and gauge their reaction, but beyond that it has no concrete plans to put the ID.Xtreme into production.
“We are really eager to find out how the fans of electromobility react to the vehicle. Based on the feedback from our community, we will decide how to proceed with the project,” Silke Bagschik, head of the VW MEB product line, said in a statement.
MEB will be the foundation for a very wide range of vehicles, VW has hinted from the start—including the ID.Buzz. It’s also worth wondering if VW will look to MEB as the basis for some of its new Scout-brand electric trucks. Perhaps this platform will also form the foundation for those electric off-roaders.
For 2023, the U.S.-market ID.4 gets a more affordable version that starts below $40,000, before any incentives. It’s also finally being built in the U.S., at VW’s Chattanooga, Tennessee, factory.
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With mystery around Walden wolves still unsolved, rancher tries a new deterrent: longhorns
This time last year, North Park rancher Don Gittleson's gut instinct told him, for the first time in his decades of ranching in Colorado, wolf trouble was brewing.
He and other area ranchers had sporadically seen lone wolves over the previous two years. But in September 2021, he started seeing six wolf pups tag along with their parents, who naturally migrated into the state and produced the first wolf pups born in Colorado in 80 years.
Chris Chirichetti II, a traveling nurse living in Greeley, confirmed the pups with a video of the wolfpack running through sagebrush flats northeast of Walden on Sept. 19 while archery hunting.
Gittleson knew then it was game on.
"We would see lone wolf tracks in our yard and around our cattle, but they never bothered them,'' he said. "It wasn't until the pups got bigger that they started getting bolder.''
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Then, over the winter months, Gittleson had four cows and a calf killed by wolves, Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed. The first kills occurred in December, when Gittleson lost two cows and a neighbor lost two working cattle dogs. But there hasn't been a confirmed wolf kill of livestock since late May.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife told the Coloradoan it has compensated ranchers $12,929.75 for the North Park wolfpack's livestock depredations, including for five cows, two dogs and one calf. The funds come from sources other than hunting and fishing licenses.
Mystery remains: Is pack's breeding female alive?
Things appear to be different this year.
Gittleson said by this time last year, he had evidence of the pack, including the pups, walking through his yard.
On Labor Day this year, he saw tracks of at least five wolves on the 11,000-acre ranch he leases from the state and reported it to the wildlife agency. Seven of the pack members were seen by the public Aug. 21 and Sept. 1 in the area, and state wildlife staff saw "at least five members of the pack'' Aug. 26, the agency confirmed to the Coloradoan.
"By now last year, I had pups going through my place,'' Gittleson said. "Looking at Monday's tracks, there were no pup tracks, which I would think you would see if she had pups. And I couldn't tell if she was among the tracks.''
Gittleson said he was told the most recent sightings took place between Cowdrey to the north of his ranch and Canadian River to the south. The state wildlife agency would only say the sightings are "within this pack’s known range.''
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Two things remain a mystery from the most recent sightings: None of the sightings included pups born this spring, which would likely be visible by now. The agency said it's unknown if pups were born. And it's unknown if the breeding female was among pack members seen. There has not been a confirmed sighting of her since February, when Gittleson saw her during the breeding season on his ranch.
The breeding female and six pups from a year ago are black. She was fitted with a radio collar, but it has not worked for months and recent sightings could not tell if any of the black wolves had a collar because of thick fur, the wildlife agency said. The breeding male is the only one of the pack with gray coloring. A black female yearling and the breeding male also were fitted with collars, neither of which are working.
The lack of working collars has caused concern with ranchers and wolf advocates.
The wildlife agency said it will work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which has management authority over the endangered species, to capture and collar some of the North Park pack this winter.
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Wolf advocates and wildlife officials searched the area for this year's den site but came up empty.
Gittleson said a lack of new litter of wolf pups might mean fewer conflicts with the pack.
"If there are no new pups, maybe it won't be so bad this year,'' he said. "If the female isn't around, the pack might disperse; the male might move on to find another female.''
Longhorns are latest attempt to steer wolves from herds
Gittleson has collared cows with bells, brought in burros, strung miles of fladry, erected strobe lights and incorporated night riders, all in an effort to deter wolves from killing more of his cattle.
Those nonlethal methods have worked to varying degrees.
His latest deterrent attempt might raise eyebrows: longhorn cattle.
Gittleson said he started researching other ways to keep wolves at bay and read longhorn cattle have been used to steer predators away from cattle, including accounts of longhorn steers with their massive horns charging wolves, coyotes and even bears.
So he put the word out to area livestock sales barns that he was looking for horned cattle to protect his registered Angus cows.
Centennial Livestock Auctions in Fort Collins informed Gittleson they had longhorns, and he bought four cow-calf pairs for $1,000 per pair. He said the adults weight about 900 pounds "with 100 of that horns.''
He said the longhorns are mixed in with his Angus and that it appeared wolves recently went through the herd but didn't attack any of his cattle.
"I don't know that they will work 100% of the time, but most cattle with horns know how to use them,'' he said. "They are pretty calm around people, but I can tell you they don't even like my little dog, so they probably don't like any canids like wolves and coyotes.''
In March, Colorado Parks and Wildlife brought six wild burros up for adoption in Nevada to Gittleson's ranch to deter the wolves. Since then, Gittleson said two baby burros were born on his ranch. He is unsure if the burros have been much help but said they may be useful after they are around his herd longer.
He said despite having hired night watchers with his herd, he lost three calves this spring, only one of which was confirmed by the state wildlife agency.
He's considered guard dogs, which have been successful for some ranchers, but said the cost and potential of wolves killing the dogs doesn't make it appealing to him.
When possible, he has rounded up his cattle into a group before nightfall to help protect the herd. That is one of the practices wolf advocacy group Working Circle is assisting area ranchers with to minimize conflicts with wolves.
Gittleson said surprisingly, one of the best deterrents has been game cameras, noting once the wolves are caught on them, they are frightened and shy away from the area. He said a game camera recorded a black bear chasing a calf, which he later found dead in the area.
He recently pulled the cameras because they are not allowed during big game hunting seasons.
"We will have hunters up here now through November, so I'm hoping that will keep the wolves away,'' Gittleson said. "If they keep coming around with hunters here, that means they aren't afraid of people and that's not going to be good for this winter.'' | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/09/12/colorado-wolves-mystery-still-unsolved-rancher-turns-to-longhorns/65942358007/ | 2022-09-12T16:02:02Z | coloradoan.com | control | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/09/12/colorado-wolves-mystery-still-unsolved-rancher-turns-to-longhorns/65942358007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s central bank lifted its remaining subsidies on fuel on Monday, gas station owners said, ending a year-long process of scaling back on the expensive program.
The Central Bank over a year ago announced it would gradually lift fuel subsidies, to slow down the draining of its foreign exchange reserves. Fuel subsidies once cost the cash-strapped country some $3 billion annually. Last week, it subsidized just 20% of the cost of fuel imports.
Lebanon is in the throes of a crippling economic crisis that has plunged three-quarters of its population into poverty and decimated the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar by around 90 percent. The World Bank has described the collapse as one of the worst in the world in the last 150 years.
Now, gas station owners will price fuel at the country’s “parallel market rate” — also known as the black market rate, Gas Station Owners’ Syndicate spokesperson George Brax told The Associated Press.
The local currency is still officially pegged at 1,500 Lebanese pounds to the U.S. dollar, but now trades at about 35,250 pounds at the black market rate.
A liter of 95 octane gasoline currently cost just less than a dollar, but topping up the average car costs almost the monthly minimum wage. The black market rate heavily fluctuates with little transparency, possibly risking arbitrary price hikes regardless of global fuel prices.
Under the subsidies program, the Central Bank would allow importers to exchange Lebanese pounds for US dollars to fund imports and keep prices stable. However, with Lebanon’s currency devaluation and skyrocketing inflation, gas station owners claimed the stable pricing was not sustainable, while security agencies struggled to crack down on fuel hoarding in warehouses and gas stations.
Lebanese authorities for years have also been working to replace subsidies on fuel, medicine, and wheat with a targeted cash-assistance program which would cost a small fraction annually. However, it has scrambled to properly implement the program since receiving a World Bank loan to fund it a year ago, targeting hundreds of thousands of families in need and ultimately leaving them without any safety net to soften the blow of price hikes.
Lebanon is scrambling to reform its wasteful and unproductive economy to reach a deal with the International Monetary Fund for a bailout program, and unlock billions of dollars in loans and aid from the international community. But a tug-of-war between the government, Central Bank, commercial banks, and private businesses has held the country down from making substantial progress with the IMF since negotiations began over two years ago.
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Buckle up: Flu could be early and nasty this year
Like an unwelcome house guest, flu season could arrive early and be stronger than it has in recent years, according to health officials.
Part of it is because our immunity is lower due to to decreased exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"A lot of the measures used during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as masking and limiting gatherings that helped limit the spread of flu, are no longer in place," said Dr. Michelle Barron, UCHealth's senior medical director for infection prevention and control in a news release.
Flu season started a month early in the Southern Hemisphere and peaked months ahead of what is typically seen. That's leading health officials to predict a similar pattern here.
In Australia, flu season typically occurs May through September but started in mid-April and peaked months ahead of what is typically seen. Since mid-April, the weekly number of confirmed flu cases exceeded a five-year average.
If a similar pattern follows here, flu season, which typically begins around Thanksgiving and peaks in December or January, could begin in late October or early November.
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That means it's time for flu shots, Barron said. It takes about two weeks to get full protection from the vaccine, and Barron recommended getting your flu shot as soon as it becomes available so you can ensure you are adequately protected."
The flu can lead to hospitalization and death, but a flu shot can decrease the potential, Barron said.
UCHealth has not seen any Northern Colorado residents hospitalized for the flu yet but does expect the season to start earlier and a larger number of people to get the virus, said Emily Thorp, UCHealth's manager of infection prevention in Northern Colorado.
Colorado saw 3,500 hospitalizations from the flu in 2019-20.
Flu shots are currently available at most pharmacies, and UCHealth facilities are getting the vaccine now, Barron said. The Centers for Disease Control recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine this season. And, as the new COVID-19 booster becomes available, the CDC says it is safe to get a flu shot at the same time.
COVID or flu?
Both COVID-19 and flu can have varying degrees of symptoms, ranging from no symptoms (asymptomatic) to severe symptoms. Common symptoms that COVID-19 and flu share include:
- Fever or feeling feverish/having chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue (tiredness)
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Muscle pain or body aches
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Change in or loss of taste or smell, although this is more frequent with COVID-19.
Flu symptoms
Influenza can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly. People who have flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:
- Fever* or feeling feverish/chills (but not everyone with flu will have fever)
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Muscle or body aches
- Headaches
- Fatigue (tiredness)
- Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A criminal investigation into the presence of top-secret information at former President Donald Trump’s Florida home has “spiraled out of control,” his lawyers said Monday in urging a judge to leave in place a directive that temporarily halted core aspects of the Justice Department’s probe.
The Trump team also referred to the documents that were seized as “purported” classified records, suggesting his lawyers do not concede the Justice Department’s contention that highly sensitive, top-secret documents were found by the FBI in its Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago. The lawyers also asserted that there is no evidence any of the records were ever disclosed to anyone, and that at least some of the documents belong to him and not to the Justice Department.
The 21-page filing underscores the significant factual and legal disagreements between lawyers for Trump and the U.S. government as the Justice Department looks to move forward with its criminal investigation into the illegal retention of national defense information at Mar-a-Lago and into the potential obstruction of that probe.
The investigation hit a roadblock last week when U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon granted the Trump team’s request for the appointment of an independent arbiter, also known as a special master, to review the seized records and prohibited for now the department from examining the documents for investigative purposes.
The Justice Department has asked the judge to lift that hold and said it would appeal her ruling to a federal appeals court. The department said its investigation risked being harmed beyond repair if that order was not lifted, noting that confusion about its scope and meaning had already led the intelligence community to pause a separate risk assessment it was doing.
But Trump’s lawyers said in their own motion Monday that the order was a “sensible preliminary step towards restoring order from chaos.” They asked Cannon to leave it in place.
“This investigation of the 45th President of the United States is both unprecedented and misguided,” they wrote. “In what at its core is a document storage dispute that has spiraled out of control, the Government wrongfully seeks to criminalize the possession by the 45th President of his own Presidential and personal records.”
In the meantime, both sides on Friday night each proposed different names of candidates who could serve in the role of a special master, though they disagreed on the exact scope of duties the person should have.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Closing arguments are scheduled Monday for R. Kelly and two co-defendants in the R&B singer’s trial on federal charges of trial-fixing, child pornography and enticing minors for sex, with jury deliberations to follow.
Minutes before the defense rested late Friday, Kelly co-defendant and ex-business manager Derrell McDavid ended three days on the stand. He testified for nearly two days that he had believed Kelly when he denied abusing minors — then said he started having doubts about Kelly’s believability during the trial that started last month.
Kelly and McDavid are charged with fixing Kelly’s 2008 state child pornography trial — at which Kelly was acquitted — by threatening witnesses and concealing video evidence. Both also face child pornography charges. A third co-defendant, Kelly associate Milton Brown, is accused of receiving child pornography.
Prosecutors normally get a chance to call witnesses in a rebuttal of the defense case. But when they told Judge Harry Leinenweber that they needed time to prepare, he said there would be no rebuttal and the case would go straight to closing arguments Monday morning.
McDavid was the only one of the three defendants to testify on his own behalf.
Kelly, 55, already was sentenced to 30 years in prison in June after a separate federal trial in New York.
Known for his smash hit “I Believe I Can Fly” and for sex-infused songs such as “Bump n’ Grind,” Kelly sold millions of albums even after allegations of sexual misconduct began circulating in the 1990s. Widespread outrage emerged after the #MeToo reckoning and the 2019 docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly.”
During Kelly’s monthlong trial in 2008, state prosecutors played a 30-minute, sexually explicit video dozens of times on large screens throughout the courtroom. Prosecutors said it showed Kelly abusing a 14-year-old girl, “Jane.”
The ongoing trial in Kelly’s hometown is, in ways , a do-over of the 2008 trial. The single video was at the heart of that trial and is also in evidence at the current trial.
Jane, then an adult, did not testify at that 2008 trial, which jurors cited as a reason they couldn’t convict Kelly. She testified at the current trial that she was the person in that video. She also said Kelly sexually abused her hundreds of times starting when she was 14.
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MEXICALI (AP) — When Gilbert Quintana, a farmer in the Mexicali Valley, learned he would soon lose 15% of his water supply, he did what he’s done before in a pinch: buy water from other growers in northern Mexico.
But Quintana worries that such workarounds won’t always be possible. The water used to irrigate his 2,000 acres of (800 hectares) of Brussel sprouts, green onions, and lettuce comes from the over-tapped Colorado River, which a megadrought in the American West due in part to climate change is rapidly depleting.
Buying water from other farmers is often the only way to grow the same acreage anymore, Quintana said, “but it’s short term.”
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a collaborative series on the Colorado River as the 100th anniversary of the historic Colorado River Compact approaches. The Associated Press, The Colorado Sun, The Albuquerque Journal, The Salt Lake Tribune, The Arizona Daily Star and The Nevada Independent are working together to explore the pressures on the river in 2022.
By the time the Colorado River reaches Mexico, just a fraction of its water is left for the fields of the Mexicali Valley and millions of people in northwestern desert cities. Now, that supply is more at risk than ever.
Water experts and scientists say Mexico, at the end of the river, will need to find other water for the two northwestern states that depend on it. They say the country will also have to use its supply more efficiently. But Mexico has been slow to act.
“This hit us so fast that it took us a while to understand that it’s not a drought, it’s a new era. It’s a new regime,” said Carlos de la Parra, an urban and environmental studies professor at El Colegio de la Frontera Norte in Tijuana.
The National Water Commission declared an emergency in four northern states in July. Roughly 65% of the country was facing drought. A swath stretching from Tijuana to Matamoros, more than 1,500 miles (2,414 kilometers), is still bone dry, with water shutoffs common in cities and towns and key reservoirs near all-time lows.
Tijuana, the sprawling border city of 2 million people, is especially dependent on the Colorado. About 90% of its water comes from the river. Parts of the city have baked this summer as taps ran dry — sometimes due to mismanagement — with local water authorities blaming it on the drought.
“It’s mismanagement linked with drought,” said Mario López Pérez, a consultant at the World Bank who previously worked for Mexico’s national water commission.
To fill the gap, the government has sent water tankers, a common sight in Mexican cities, to neighborhoods without running water. People have also bought water from private sellers.
PLANS FOR DESALINATION, WATER RECYCLING
For more than a decade, officials in Baja California talked about building a large, desalination plant in a beach town near Tijuana. In 2016, state officials finalized a plan only to shelve it four years later, citing its high cost. The energy-intensive technology works by removing impurities from seawater. Mexico has other, small desalination plants elsewhere in the state and country.
Roberto Salmón helped oversee U.S.-Mexico treaties on borders and rivers as Mexico’s representative to the International Boundary and Water Commission between 2009 and 2020. He said a desalination plant would help Tijuana considerably.
“But discussions had been going on ever since I came into the commission,” Salmón said, “and there is no plant yet.”
A single aqueduct that crosses the state, including a rugged 4,000 feet (1,219 meters) mountain pass, brings Colorado River water into Tijuana. “It’s a one-source city,” Salmón said.
Officials and companies have similarly talked about using treated recycled wastewater to boost the city’s water supply for years, but the city has little to show for it.
UNCERTAINTY FOR FARMERS
Maria-Elena Giner, the U.S. representative to the IBWC, said the U.S. is looking at projects that could help Mexico conserve more Colorado River water with about $32 million that became available in 2017. The money could go toward lining leaking canals, helping farmers switch to water-efficient drip irrigation, and paying others to leave fields unplanted, she said.
But getting Mexico to use significantly less water — and fast — will be hard.
“We did a lot of the low-hanging fruit,” Giner said. “Our problem right now is how we do the more difficult projects in Mexico.”
Mexican officials, meanwhile, say water conservation should be balanced with needs.
“We need to evaluate how we can contribute,” said Francisco Bernal, who directs the National Water Commission in Baja California. “But we also have to see that there isn’t a severe impact on our allocation.”
Since 1944, Mexico has received slightly more than a third of what California can take each year from the Colorado River. Next year, it will lose 7% of that, or more than what the industrial border city of Mexicali — population 1 million — uses in a year, according to Alfonso Cortez-Lara, an environmental professor at El Colegio de la Frontera Norte in Mexicali who researches transboundary water issues.
Nicolás Rodriguez, the director of an irrigation district in the Mexicali Valley, said water shortages (this year, Mexico lost 5% of its overall supply from the river) are starting to cause friction between irrigation district managers and farmers.
Farmers in the Mexicali Valley produce an almost identical range of crops — most for U.S. export — as what’s grown just north of the border in California’s Imperial Valley. Leafy greens, broccoli, alfalfa, and wheat are common. The farms tend to be much smaller.
Rodriguez said he has encouraged farmers for years to grow more drought-resistant crops and plant tighter rows to use less water, which some farmers have taken up. Eventually, he thinks the government could restrict how much alfalfa and cotton Mexicali Valley farmers can grow.
According to a recent study, the state of Baja California could need nearly 30% more than it gets now from the Colorado River by 2030 to not be water stressed.
Cortez-Lara, the study’s author, said that while cities should reduce their water use, coming up with that much water would involve significantly cutting how much alfalfa and cotton is grown in the Mexicali Valley. But doing so would come at an enormous cost, he said, adding that Mexico’s federal government should play a role in funding and enforcing water efficiency.
Absent such action, water managers, experts and farmers like Quintana, who bought his way out of trouble this year, agree that shortages will only get worse.
“The less water there is,” Quintana said, “the more farmers in the Mexicali Valley will have to fight.”
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Naishadham reported from Washington, D.C.
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BEIRUT (AP) — They literally run the country.
In parking lots, on flatbed trucks, hospital courtyards and rooftops, private generators are ubiquitous in parts of the Middle East, spewing hazardous fumes into homes and businesses 24 hours a day.
As the world looks for renewable energy to tackle climate change, millions of people around the region depend almost completely on diesel-powered private generators to keep the lights on because war or mismanagement have gutted electricity infrastructure.
Experts call it national suicide from an environmental and health perspective.
“Air pollution from diesel generators contains more than 40 toxic air contaminants, including many known or suspected cancer-causing substances,” said Samy Kayed, managing director and co-founder of the Environment Academy at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon.
Greater exposure to these pollutants likely increases respiratory illnesses and cardiovascular disease, he said. It also causes acid rain that harms plant growth and increases eutrophication — the excess build-up of nutrients in water that ultimately kills aquatic plants.
Since they usually use diesel, generators also produce far more climate change-inducing emissions than, for example, a natural gas power plant does, he said.
The pollutants caused by massive generators add to the many environmental woes of the Middle East, which is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to the impact of climate change. The region already has high temperatures and limited water resources even without the growing impact of global warming.
The reliance on generators results from state failure. In Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen and elsewhere, governments can’t maintain a functioning central power network, whether because of war, conflict or mismanagement and corruption.
Lebanon, for example, has not built a new power plant in decades. Multiple plans for new ones have run aground on politicians’ factionalism and conflicting patronage interests. The country’s few aging, heavy-fuel oil plants long ago became unable to meet demand.
Iraq, meanwhile, sits on some of the world’s biggest oil reserves. Yet scorching summer-time heat is always accompanied by the roar of neighborhood generators, as residents blast ACs around the clock to keep cool.
Repeated wars over the decades have wrecked Iraq’s electricity networks. Corruption has siphoned away billions of dollars meant to repair and upgrade it. Some 17 billion cubic meters of gas from Iraq’s wells are burned every year as waste, because it hasn’t built the infrastructure to capture it and convert it to electricity to power Iraqi homes.
In Libya, a country prized for its light and sweet crude oil, electricity networks have buckled under years of civil war and the lack of a central government.
“The power cuts last the greater part of the day, when electricity is mostly needed,” said Muataz Shobaik, the owner of a butcher shop in the city of Benghazi, in Libya’s east, who uses a noisy generator to keep his coolers running.
“Every business has to have a backup off-grid solution now,” he said. Diesel fumes from his and neighboring shops’ machines hung thick in the air amid the oppressive heat.
The Gaza Strip’s 2.3 million people rely on around 700 neighborhood generators across the territory for their homes. Thousands of private generators keep businesses, government institutions, universities and health centers running. Running on diesel, they churn black smoke in the air, tarring walls around them.
Since Israel bombed the only power plant in the Hamas-ruled territory in 2014, the station has never reached full capacity. Gaza only gets about half the power it needs from the plant and directly from Israel. Cutoffs can last up to 16 hours a day.
WAY OF LIFE
Perhaps nowhere do generators rule people’s lives as much as in Lebanon, where the system is so entrenched and institutionalized that private generator owners have their own business association.
They are crammed into tight streets, parking lots, on roofs and balconies and in garages. Some are as large as storage containers, others small and blaring noise.
Lebanon’s 5 million people have long depended on them. The word “moteur,” French for generator, is one of the most often spoken words among Lebanese.
Reliance has only increased since Lebanon’s economy unraveled in late 2019 and central power cutoffs began lasting longer. At the same time, generator owners have had to ration use because of soaring diesel prices and high temperatures, turning them off several times a day for breaks.
So residents plan their lives around the gaps in electricity.
Those who can’t start the day without coffee set an alarm to make a cup before the generator turns off. The frail or elderly in apartment towers wait for the generator to switch on before leaving home so they don’t have to climb stairs. Hospitals must keep generators humming so life-saving machines can operate without disruption.
“We understand people’s frustration, but if it wasn’t for us, people would be living in darkness,” said Ihab, the Egyptian operator of a generator station north of Beirut.
“They say we are more powerful than the state, but it is the absence of the state that led us to exist,” he said, giving only his first name to avoid trouble with the authorities.
Siham Hanna, a 58-year-old translator in Beirut, said generator fumes exacerbate her elderly father’s lung condition. She wipes soot off her balcony and other surfaces several times a day.
“It’s the 21st century, but we live like in the stone ages. Who lives like this?” said Hanna, who does not recall her country ever having stable electricity in her life.
Some in Lebanon and elsewhere have begun to install solar power systems in their homes. But most use it only to fill in when the generator is off. Cost and space issues in urban areas have also limited solar use.
In Iraq, the typical middle-income household uses generator power for 10 hours a day on average and pays $240 per Megawatt/hour, among the highest rates in the region, according to a report by the International Energy Agency.
The need for generators has become engrained in people’s minds. At a recent concert in the capital, famed singer Umm Ali al-Malla made sure to thank not only the audience but also the venue’s technical director “for keeping the generator going” while her admirers danced.
TOXIC CONTAMINANTS
As opposed to power plants outside urban areas, generators are in the heart of neighborhoods, pumping toxins directly to residents.
This is catastrophic, said Najat Saliba, a chemist at the American University of Beirut who recently won a seat in Parliament.
“This is extremely taxing on the environment, especially the amount of black carbon and particles that they emit,” she said. There are almost no regulations and no filtering of particles, she added.
Researchers at AUB found that the level of toxic emissions may have quadrupled since Lebanon’s financial crisis began because of increased reliance on generators.
In Iraq’s northern city of Mosul, miles of wires crisscross streets connecting thousands of private generators. Each produces 600 kilograms of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases per 8 hours working time, according to Mohammed al Hazem, an environmental activist.
Similarly, a 2020 study on the environmental impact of using large generators in the University of Technology in Baghdad found very high concentrations of pollutants exceeding limits set by the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency and the World Health Organization.
That was particularly because Iraqi diesel fuel has a high sulphur content — “one of the worst in the world,” the study said. The emissions include “sulphate, nitrate materials, atoms of soot carbon, ash” and pollutants that are considered carcinogens, it warned.
“The pollutants emitted from these generators exert a remarkable impact on the overall health of students and university staff, it said.
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In a game that was truly a tale of two halves, the 49ers fell 19-10 in their season opener after surrendering 19 unanswered points to the Chicago Bears. There was a borderline monsoon on the field, but the product the 49ers put on it in the second half was far sloppier than the field itself. Here are the five biggest takeaways I had after watching this meltdown.
1. Relax, it's only Week 1
It was an ugly loss, and I will go more in-depth about it, but I started with this one for a reason. It's a 17-game season, and I can promise you that no matter how extreme you feel about something right now, there is a good chance that things will smooth out in the coming weeks.
Yes, it was a tough loss, and no the 49ers do not deserve a pass simply because it is week one. Just keep in mind that it is a marathon, not a sprint, and there is plenty of room to turn things around in the 17 weeks remaining in the regular season. I would echo this doubly for Trey Lance and whatever conclusions have been drawn.
You will see controversial takes from every corner of the internet; sports radio will be on fire this week talking about a quarterback change, how this team isn't a contender, etc. Just remember it's game one of 17, and many of those hot takes will likely end up aging like spoiled milk soon. R-E-L-A-X
2. Inexcusable lack of discipline
This was the classic "it's not that they lost, it's how they lost" kind of performance. The 49ers finished this game with 12 penalties for 99 yards, and those self-inflicted mistakes were the primary reason they lost this football game.
The 49er's defense gave the Bears offense a fresh set of downs via penalty on three separate third downs that would have otherwise stalled out, with all three coming on a drive that ultimately ended in a Bears touchdown.
The most egregious of which was easily a facemask penalty called on Dre Greenlaw with 6:54 remaining in the third quarter. On 3rd & 4 from their 34-yard line, the Bears offense attempted to run to the left side with David Montgomery. The 49ers' defense sto
Before this play, the 49ers' defense had shut out the Bears' offense, and Chicago had only managed to scrape together 74 yards on 33 plays for an average of 2.24 yards per play. The first six drives of the game for the Bears' offense resulted in either a punt or an interception. After this play, the Bears rattled off 19 unanswered points.
On top of the penalties, the 49ers' offense also committed costly turnovers at critical junctures in this game. Most notably, a fumble by Deebo Samuel on the Bears' 12-yard line on the game's opening drive almost assuredly took points off the board.
This one was pretty straightforward. The 49ers were sloppy on both sides of the football, and it cost them this game. They beat themselves, and they did so in grand fashion with an epic collapse over the last twenty minutes of this football game.
3. Air yards!
While the 49ers' offense is far from a finished product, a few explosive plays in this game were highly encouraging. Lance demonstrated an ability to push the ball downfield in a way that we haven't seen during Shanahan's tenure in San Francisco.
Lance had three completions of over 20 yards in this game, including a 45-yard pass to Jauan Jennings on a slot fade on 3rd down. Lance also had a couple of other excellent completions to Brandon Aiyuk and Ray-Ray McCloud, hitting both on a deep crosser downfield.
Being able to hit these throws will stress defenses going forward and provide a level of vertical spacing that will lighten the box and make life easier on the 49ers' ground game as well. Beyond the schematic benefits, watching explosive plays downfield in the pass game at the most fundamental level of being entertained is enjoyable.
4. The defense looks to be championship caliber
A couple of boneheaded mistakes completely shifted the narrative about the 49ers' defense over the next week. For the first two-thirds of this football game, the Bears' offense could not get anything going.
Talanoa Hufanga was all over the field making plays, finishing this game with 11 tackles and an interception. Javon Kinlaw flashed early, wreaking havoc in the middle of the line. Nick Bosa logged his first snap on his quest for the sack record, and the starting cornerback duo looked great in coverage for the majority of this contest.
The result is ultimately what matters, and the 49ers lost, but if we are talking projections with future performance, it's easy to envision a scenario where the flashes shown for large stretches in this game give confidence that the 49ers will finish this season with a top-five defense for the fourth straight season.
5. The wide back lives on
While it was a roller coaster offseason for the 49ers and their star wide receiver, one thing that appeared to be blown way out of proportion were the reports of Samuel being discontent with being utilized in his "wide back" role.
After hearing for months about how Samuel was adamant about not being used as an extension of the run game, he ended up recording the only touchdown of the game for the 49ers on a carry in the red zone.
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In the battle between Trey Lance and Justin Fields, the Bears’ quarterback came out on top. There was plenty of blame in this one, but Trey Lance pointed the finger squarely at himself after the game.
“I made too many mistakes. Defense kept us in the game. I had a big miss to Tyler Kroft in the end zone. I tried to throw a perfect ball, should have just put it right on him, man, he was wide open. Turned the ball over, took a sack that knocked us out of field goal range that I shouldn’t have. Missed Deebo [Samuel] on a third down, missed another third down to Jauan [Jennings]. Just too many mistakes. Lot of stuff to clean up for sure, for me, but man excited. Still got my head up, excited to get ready to go next week.”
One of the things we’re going to learn about Trey this year is how he deals with adversity, and this was a good start. He could have mentioned the team’s 12 penalties for 99 yards. He could have mentioned an offensive line that allowed pressure on 12 of his 34 dropbacks (without facing a single blitz). Instead, he put it all on himself.
Too often in the past, Jimmy Garoppolo would couch all of his failures as team failures. “We didn’t get anything going in the pass game,” or, “We didn’t convert third downs.” For a 22-year-old kid to point the finger at himself says a lot about him as a person and as a leader.
“This is why they handed him the keys to the organization,” Trent Williams said when asked about Lance’s self-criticism, “He’s a mature dude; he’s a great teammate. That doesn’t surprise us. That’s why he’s here.”
Of course, Lance’s words don’t change his performance on Sunday. He must improve if the 49ers are going to make the playoffs, particularly under pressure. Trey was just 1 for 7 for -2 yards when pressured. He also took a pair of sacks and had three scrambles for positive yards.
We’ll find out next week whether the team will be able to turn the page and put this ugly loss behind them. Lane sounded like he was ready to do that after the game. Hopefully, for the 49ers, he will do just that next week.
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The 49ers seemed to be in complete control of the game in the first, heading into the locker room up 7-0. The defense was stifling, stopping the run on early downs and getting after Justin Fields on third downs.
It was trending towards a stress-free Week 1 victory in Chicago until “it all fell apart,” as Kyle Shanahan said post-game. The 49ers finished with 12 penalties for 99 yards. That was the fourth-most penalties the 49ers have committed under Kyle Shanahan’s watch since 2017.
There were three penalties on three separate drives for the 49ers’ defense that extended Chicago drives and ultimately resulted in 19 (should’ve been 21) points for the Bears. That was ultimately the difference in this ball game and why the 49ers fell to 0-1.
49ers 10, Bears 0: 3rd Quarter, 6:34, 3rd-and-4, CHI-34
The 49ers were still cruising and had a chance to get the ball back for their offense to keep the pressure on the Bears. Chicago ran the ball on third-and-medium, which the 49ers stuffed.
However, linebacker Dre Greenlaw grabbed running back Khalil Herbert’s face mask as he was wrapped up at the line of scrimmage. The play was over. The Bears were about to bring the punt team onto the field when a flag flew in. It was a 15-yard face-mask penalty against Greenlaw, which extended the drive and gave the Bears new life.
Three plays later, Justin Fields found Dante Pettis on a broken play for a 51-yard touchdown, and the momentum pendulum swung back to Chicago.
49ers 10, Bears 7: 3rd Quarter, 0:12, 3rd-and-9, CHI-39
Following a 49ers’ offensive punt, the defense was back on the field and was once again ready to force a stop and get the ball back for their offense. Fields scrambled on third down for five yards, and it was about to be another punt — until it wasn’t.
There was a holding penalty on Charvarius Ward on the opposite side of the field against Dante Pettis that was called, and it resulted in five yards and a first down.
Six plays after that? Fields found Equanimeous St. Brown for a touchdown down the sideline, and it was a 13-10 game just like that, and the pressure was all back on the 49ers.
49ers 10, Bears 13: 4th Quarter, 8:22, 2nd-and-11, SF-12
The 49ers could’ve used a stop here to prevent the Bears from scoring another touchdown and extending their lead to a two-possession difference.
Herbert took another handoff and gained a couple of yards, which would have made it third-and-long — a part of the game that the 49ers’ defense was dominating up until that point.
But! There was another....flag. 49ers’ defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw was called for a defensive holding against an offensive lineman. It was a five-yard penalty that moved the Bears’ offense inside the 5-yard line and gave them an automatic first down.
One play later — it was 19-10 Bears, and suddenly the game felt out of reach for young Trey Lance on the road in monsoon conditions.
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What you need to know about COVID-19 tests
If you haven’t been following the news, when you click to order your next set of free COVID-19 tests, you might find an unexpected message: “This program is not currently accepting orders for free at-home COVID-19 tests.” This doesn’t mean you can no longer get at-home tests. It simply means you’ll have to buy them.
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Are at-home COVID-19 tests effective?
According to the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), an at-home COVID-19 test “detects proteins, called antigens, from the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.” When these proteins are detected, the test results are positive. If no antigens are detected, the test results are negative.
If you have a positive test, you can be fairly certain you have the virus. However, if the test results are negative, it could mean no antigens were collected during the swabbing. In other words, you might still have the virus.
Because of this, the FDA advises repeating the test in 48 hours if you have symptoms and your initial results were negative. If you were just exposed and do not have symptoms, repeat the test in 48 hours. If you have a negative result, repeat the test again in 48 hours.
How to use an at-home COVID-19 test
While collecting the sample is often the same — swabbing the inside of each nostril for a designated amount of time — every at home COVID-19 test is performed differently. It’s important to read through all of the instructions so you understand the entire process before you tear anything open, as some may be time-sensitive and all are easily contaminated.
Will my insurance reimburse me for the purchase of an at-home COVID-19 test?
Coverage for OTC COVID-19 tests began on Jan. 15, 2022. However, to get reimbursed for your purchase, you must follow all instructions offered by your insurer. There may be limits on how many tests you can purchase or other stipulations that could cause your claim to be denied if you don’t follow all instructions.
Where to buy COVID-19 tests
iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test
This best-selling test is simple to perform and can be completed in 15 minutes. You get two tests per package and the results are easy to read and interpret.
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BD Veritor At-Home COVID-19 Test Kit
BD Veritor’s test is unique because you use your smartphone to scan the results of the test. Your phone converts the image into words so there’s no way to misinterpret the results. BD Veritor can detect multiple variants, including Delta and Omicron.
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Clinitest Rapid Covid-19 Antigen Self-Test
Like other options, the Clinitest can be performed in about 15 minutes. The benefit to purchasing this option is it comes with five tests instead of the typical two.
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Celltrion DiaTrust COVID-19 Ag Home Test
As of May 20, 2022, the FDA granted a six-month extension to the shelf life of the Celltrion DiaTrust COVID-19 Ag Home Test. There are two tests in each pack and you get results in 15 minutes.
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DxTerity COVID-19 Saliva At-Home Collection Kit
If you prefer a lab test, DxTerity is a solid option. This convenient kit collects a saliva sample that you can ship out to get confidential results in 48 hours.
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TORONTO (AP) — Three years after premiering “Knives Out” at the Toronto International Film Festival, Rian Johnson returned to the scene of the crime to debut his much-anticipated whodunit sequel, “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.”
When Johnson introduced the film to the eager Princess of Wales Theatre audience on Saturday night, he didn’t calmly stroll out on the stage with a polite wave to the crowd. He sprinted.
“Are you guys ready to have a good time?” yelled Johnson. “Are you ready for a fun whodunit?”
The roar of the crowd made it clear that, yes, they, too, could hardly wait. The “Knives Out” films almost perfectly bookend the last three pandemic years; the original “Knives Out” had premiered in the same theatre almost exactly three years prior, where Johnson’s modern spin on a retro genre more or less blew the roof off.
“It’s surreal,” said Johnson, the 48-year-old director of “The Last Jedi” and “Looper,” in an interview ahead of the premiere of “Glass Onion.” “It’s so strange thinking of the 30 years that have gone by in the three years since we played a movie at Toronto.”
If “Knives Out” bridged a long-ago movie world — a cocktail of eccentric murder suspects hounded by a colorful sleuth — with contemporary issues of class and ethnicity, “Glass Onion” had the task of collapsing pre-pandemic moviegoing with today’s still unfolding recovery. The film, set in early 2020, starts with characters in masks and Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc in lockdown — soaking in his bathtub, mostly — and hungry for a new case.
“Part of the real pleasure of it for me is having a whodunit that’s not a period piece but set in modern America and that fully engages with whatever’s on people’s minds at the time — hopefully in a way that’s still completely encased within an entertainment,” said Johnson. “I hope we pulled that off again.”
The boisterous audience response and glowing reviews out of Toronto suggested that Johnson, who also wrote the film, did just that. While the less said the better about the many-layered plot of “Glass Onion,” it revolves around tech billionaire Miles Bron (Edward Norton), who invites a small group of friends to his private island (much of the film was shot in Greece) for a murder mystery party. The cast includes a standout Janelle Monáe, Dave Bautista, Madelyn Cline, Kathryn Hahn, Kate Hudson, Jessica Henwick and Leslie Odom Jr.
Johnson juggles themes of truth and stupidity with echoes of today’s American politics, and also takes a satirical approach to tech moguls. In the film, Bron considers his inner circle a gang of “disrupters.”
That will strike many viewers as either fitting or ironic considering that “Glass Onion,” unlike “Knives Out,” is a movie for Netflix, a self-styled Hollywood disrupter that over the past decade has radically altered the movie business. After “Knives Out” became one of 2019’s biggest hits, grossing $311 million worldwide against a $40 million budget, Netflix swooped in to pay $450 million for two sequels.
That’s put particular focus on the release of “Glass Onion,” a likely box-office success if it were released widely in theaters, at a time when the film industry is grappling with the equilibrium between streaming and theaters. While Netflix often gives its most prominent films several weeks in select theaters before streaming, the streamer and exhibitors discussed a wider release for “Glass Onion.” Currently, that’s not expected; Netflix will stream the film beginning Dec. 23 after a theatrical run beginning in November.
“This movie, above everything else, is designed to be a good time with a big crowd of folks in a theater,” said Johnson.
As far as the specific theatrical rollout, Johnson said it’s still being worked out. “To be decided,” he said.
“I want as many people to see the movie in theaters as possible,” said Johnson. “Having said that, I know a lot of people discovered ‘Knives Out’ with their families at home once it was streaming. But this movie is so designed to be seen with a crowd in a theater. It’s less like ‘Top Gun’ where it’s about the big experience of the screen and the sound, and it’s more about being surrounded by people who are going to be having as much fun as you.”
“My goal is to hopefully have it be so if you want to see it in a theater, you can,” added Johnson. “But we’re still TBA.”
Johnson, who emerged with the 2005 neo-noir “Brick,” with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, said he’s not so far removed from his independent roots that he isn’t happy with simply having the backing of a major distributor.
“As a form of self-defense, I have a serenity that if you make a good movie, you put it out there and people will find it,” said Johnson. “At the end of the day, you just have to reach a place of Zen because everything is changing so quickly.”
Johnson has again picked a movie title that relates not just to the storyline of his movie but that corresponds with a notable rock song. (Radiohead has their own “Knives Out.”)
“I honestly just searched through my music library for songs having to do with glass,” said Johnson, chuckling. “With apologies to Blonde, this was my favorite glass-centric song. The title has an oddness to it that reminds me of ’70s paperbacks or even some Agatha Christie titles. There’s a pleasant oddball-ness to calling a big movie ‘Glass Onion.’”
In a parallel universe, Johnson might have spent the last seven years working on “Star Wars.” Around the release of “The Last Jedi” — which remains a groundbreaking if contentious entry in the “Star Wars” canon — Johnson was tapped to develop a trilogy. Though there has yet to be any publicly announced plans for that, Johnson said that door hasn’t necessarily closed.
But he’s also having an awful lot of fun making “Knives Out” mysteries. There will be at least one more. At the premiere, Craig said: “I’d work with this man for the rest of my life.”
“I had the best experience of my life making ‘The Last Jedi.’ I don’t know if I’ll ever top it professionally. And I really hope that I get to do it again. I hope to come back and do more ‘Star Wars’ at some point,” said Johnson. “But it’s pretty fun having something that’s entirely our sandbox.”
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HELSINKI (AP) — Scaled-down celebrations took place Sunday in Denmark marking 50 years on the throne by Queen Margrethe, whose reign is now Europe’s longest following the death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.
Dampened celebrations were ordered Friday by the 82-year-old Margrethe — now also the only female monarch in the world — in respect for Britain’s late queen, who died Thursday at 96.
Margrethe asked her court to adjust Saturday’s and Sunday’s anniversary program at a short notice, cancelling — among other things — her appearance on the Amalienborg Palace balcony to greet throngs of well-wishers as well as a ride through the Danish capital of Copenhagen in a horse-drawn carriage.
Sunday’s events included a church service and a lunch hosted by Margrethe on board the Danish royal ship Dannebrog for the royal couples and presidents from the fellow Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
A music and theater gala honoring the Danish monarch took place on Saturday evening and a gala dinner at Christiansborg Palace — the seat of the Danish Parliament — was taking place late Sunday.
Margrethe was proclaimed queen on Jan. 15, 1972, a day after her father King Frederik IX, died following a short illness.
The 50th anniversary jubilee for the Danish queen was initially scheduled for January but most events were canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp said he expects the team’s fans to show “the right respect” if UEFA accepts a request by the club for a minute’s silence to be held before the Champions League match against Ajax at Anfield on Tuesday in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.
Liverpool supporters booed the national anthem — which was formerly “God Save the Queen” — when it was played ahead of the FA Cup final in May and the Community Shield in July because of what is perceived to be a long-held opposition toward the establishment.
There have been periods of silence before sporting fixtures and events around the country since the death of the queen at the age of 96 on Thursday.
Klopp said it would be “the right thing to do” for Liverpool to make the tribute and referred to how his club’s fans conducted themselves during a Premier League match against fierce rival Manchester United in April, which took place a day after the death of one of Cristiano Ronaldo’s new-born twins.
There was a show of support from both teams’ fans for Ronaldo, with Liverpool’s supporters making a brief rendition of their club anthem — “You’ll Never Walk Alone” — amid applause around Anfield.
“I don’t think our people need any advice from me for showing respect,” Klopp said. “There are plenty of examples where people show exactly the right respect.
“One, surprisingly, and I was really proud of that moment, was when we played Man United after a very sad situation in Cristiano Ronaldo’s family. That is what I expect. For me, it is clear it is what we have to do.”
Liverpool fans booed the national anthem in the 1980s and during what some refer to as the “managed decline” of the city during the tenure of the Conservative Party-led government. Deepening those feelings was the failing of the government following the Hillsborough Stadium disaster and many from the left-leaning city continue to feel let down by the state.
Liverpool fans jeered the national anthem and the introduction of Prince William, the queen’s grandson, before the FA Cup final against Chelsea.
Klopp was asked how he felt when he heard about the death of the queen.
“I’m 55 years old and she’s the only queen I ever knew,” the German coach said. “As far as I know — I don’t know her — but the things we have seen of her, she was a really warm, nice, beloved lady. That’s all I need to know.
“Because of my personal experience — and it’s not what I think, it’s what people think who are much closer to her — I respect their grief a lot and that’s why I will show my respect tomorrow night with a minute of silence if it goes through.”
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LONDON (AP) — Soccer was to resume in Britain on Monday after a pause over the weekend as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with lower-division games set to return to normal this week.
The Premier League, however, has yet to confirm when the it will be back playing again, with logistical issues likely arising ahead of the State Funeral in London on Sept. 19.
The English Football League — which runs the three divisions below the Premier League — said tributes will be paid to the queen at grounds across the country when games in the second-division Championship as well as League One and League Two resume from Tuesday.
A minute’s silence will be held before matches, with black armbands to be worn by players, flags to be flown at half-staff and the national anthem — “God Save the King” — to be played in stadiums.
“With a national policing plan now in operation,” the EFL said, referring to the days leading up to the funeral, during which the queen’s coffin will lie in state in London, “the League and clubs will continue to work with forces in respect of any challenges that may emerge regarding policing of specific fixtures.”
The EFL said it will work on a “case-by-case basis.”
Before that, play in the non-professional leagues resumes Monday, with soccer having completely stopped from Friday to Sunday — from the professional leagues all the way down to the grassroots. A Premier League game between Leeds and Nottingham Forest, scheduled for Monday night, remained off.
Most sports resumed in Britain over the weekend after a general shutdown on Friday, a day after the queen died at the age of 96.
Some Premier League teams will back in action in European competition between Tuesday and Thursday — Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham in the Champions League, plus Manchester United in the Europa League and West Ham in the Europa Conference League — ahead of scheduled league games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Liverpool hosts Ajax on Tuesday and Manchester City welcomes Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.
Games in London appear to be the most at risk because of the vast security operation surrounding the queen’s funeral. The Premier League schedule has Tottenham hosting Leicester on Saturday, while Brentford hosts Arsenal and Chelsea hosts Liverpool on Sunday.
Arsenal’s Europa League home game against PSV Eindhoven on Thursday in London was postponed by UEFA because of “severe limitations on police resources and organizational issues.”
UEFA and Arsenal face challenges in rescheduling the game amid the congestion caused by the World Cup being played in November and December in Qatar. Arsenal has no clear midweek dates before the Europa League groups are scheduled to finish on Nov. 3, with the round of 16 draw scheduled for Nov. 7.
In Scotland, the Champions League game between Rangers and Napoli in Glasgow had already been pushed back one day to Wednesday because of policing issues.
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)Former President George W. Bush took part in a first ball ceremony in Texas, Aaron Judge put on special cleats at Yankee Stadium and the New York Mets wore first responder caps as Major League Baseball paused Sunday to remember the Sept. 11 attacks.
There were moments of silence, remembrances and tributes at ballparks all across America on the 21st anniversary of 9/11.
”It’s a moment in our country’s history. We all have certain things we remember, where we were when it happened and how we felt. So many people involved, so it’s a chance to honor those people today. Realizing the people and families that were affected by this that are still feeling the pain from it,” Mets manager Buck Showalter said before a game in Miami.
Bush, who was president on the day of the attacks, was at Globe Life Field as the Rangers played Toronto. He joined Jimmy Pollozani, a police officer in nearby Fort Worth, and Pollozani’s 13-year-old daughter, Andita, in the ceremony.
They represented police officers, firefighters and first responders across the state. Andita threw the pitch to Rocky Wolfe, a firefighter from the central Texas city of Killeen.
Bush famously delivered a perfect strike before Game 3 of the 2001 World Series at Yankee Stadium between the Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks weeks after New York City’s twin towers fell.
There was a moment of silence before the Blue Jays and Rangers played. During the Canadian and U.S. national anthems, Bush stood between Texas interim manager Tony Beasley and first base coach Corey Ragsdale in front of the home dugout.
Bush delivered the ball to Andita and gave her a hug and a word of advice before she threw from just in front of the mound. Afterward, Bush gave a fist bump to her father before they left the field.
Bush received rousing applause when he was announced. As he headed toward the Rangers’ dugout afterward, some fans chanted, ”USA! USA!”
All Rangers and Blue Jays personnel in uniform wore a special Patriot Day patch on their caps. Special lineup cards and base jewels were used.
Bush was part of the investment group that owned the Rangers from April 1989 until June 1998 and remains involved with the club. He and wife Laura have lived in Dallas since he left the White House in January 2009.
At Yankee Stadium as New York played Tampa Bay, Judge wore cleats marking the day. His left cleat had ”9/11 Patriot Day” on the back and the right one had ”9-11-01.”
The Yankees wore hats in tribute of 9/11 responders rather than their interlocking NY.
Starter Domingo German’s cap said NYPD and there was a mix of FDNY. He sprinted to the bullpen to warm up holding an American flag in his right hand, drawing cheers from a crowd that had been sitting through a rain delay.
German said he was inspired by watching Sammy Sosa running with a flag in the Chicago Cubs’ first home game following the attacks.
”It was a way to show support to the country, to the people, the victims, and today I felt like it was a good way to kind of replicate that and show that horrific event, you remember what happened, and that it’s close to your heart,” German said through a translator.
”That moment marked me as a kid, so I always felt that given the opportunity, given the right time, I wanted to do it, and it happened here with the Yankees. I guess it’s something that my kids can see and hopefully use it as inspiration,” he said.
Manager Aaron Boone placed a wreath at the monument in Monument Park that was dedicated on the first anniversary of the attacks.
Yankee Stadium public address announcer Paul Olden began a brief pregame ceremony by calling the attacks ”an unsuccessful attempt to break the spirit of our great nation.”
Firefighter Regina Wilson sang ”The Star-Spangled Banner” after the Port Authority Honor Guard presented the colors.
The Mets wore caps with insignias representing New York first responder departments. Featured were the city’s police and fire departments as well as Port Authority Police and departments of sanitation and correction.
Anthony Varvaro, a former big league pitcher who retired in 2016 to become Port Authority police officer, was killed in a car accident Sunday morning in New Jersey on his way to work at the Sept. 11 memorial ceremony in Manhattan.
Varvaro, 37, was born in Staten Island and played at St. John’s before becoming a reliever for Seattle, Atlanta and Boston from 2010-15.
”We are deeply saddened on the passing of former Braves pitcher Anthony Varvaro,” the Braves said in a statement. ”Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and colleagues.”
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)With Rickey Henderson in the house for a festive day celebrating Dave Stewart, Tony Kemp accomplished something even the base-stealing Hall of Famer didn’t.
Kemp became the first leadoff hitter in Oakland history with a home run, triple and four runs scored as the Athletics beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Sunday to avoid a winless homestand.
Bert Campaneris did it with Kansas City A’s.
”I had no idea,” Kemp said. ”But to especially do something at the leadoff spot that Rickey Henderson held for such a long time is definitely a humbling accolade but I’m just happy that we got the win.”
Ramon Laureano hit a two-run homer and Vimael Machin hit a two-run double in the decisive fifth inning to back Cole Irvin’s second straight winning decision to help the A’s snap a five-game losing streak.
Defending AL Central champion Chicago had a four-game winning streak end with just the club’s third loss in 12 games as it chases first-place Cleveland in the division race down the September stretch.
Acting manager Miguel Cairo left the Bay Area pleased as his club concluded a seven-game road trip.
”It was awesome to see guys battle every day, hit, come back being down,” Cairo said. ”We did everything the right way. Good pitching. That was a really good trip.”
Machin delivered in the A’s six-run sixth moments after a tying single by Kemp, who homered in the sixth and finished with three hits. Seth Brown hit an RBI double in the first against Johnny Cueto (7-8) lost for the first time in six career starts against Oakland.
Irvin (8-11) allowed three runs – two earned – on four hits, struck out five and walked two over seven impressive innings.
A’s outfielder Chad Pinder was ejected after the first inning when he came out to confront third base umpire Edwin Moscoso and had to be restrained by Machin. Pinder certainly was still upset about a foul ball call moments earlier down the left-field foul line when he thought he had an RBI single. The A’s challenged the call and it was confirmed as foul.
Manager Mark Kotsay also ran out to argue but stayed in the game.
Cueto was tagged for seven runs, five earned, on eight hits over 4 2/3 innings.
A moment of silence was held to remember Sept. 11 victims.
STEW’S DAY
Stewart became the sixth A’s player to have his number retired, his No. 34 in the upper deck rafters alongside fellow No. 34 Rollie Fingers.
”This is different than pitching I’ll tell you that,” Stewart said, greeted by chants of ”Stew!” during a pregame ceremony.
”… It was a pleasure to play in Oakland for you, to grow up in Oakland for who I am what I’ll always be is an Oakland native, thank you,” he said.
Stewart – the 1989 World Series MVP and four-time 20-game winner – threw out the ceremonial first pitch to his former catcher, Terry Steinbach.
White Sox manager Tony La Russa, who has been out of the dugout for nearly two weeks and is recovering from having a pacemaker inserted for his heart, rejoined his Chicago club to be part of the ceremony for the former A’s ace on La Russa’s Oakland staff.
Reggie Jackson, Dennis Eckersley, Mark McGwire and Henderson also were part of the festivities.
TRAINER’S ROOM
White Sox: SS Tim Anderson, who had surgery last month to repair a tear in his left middle finger, will see a hand specialist Tuesday to determine when he might be able to return. Cairo remains hopeful Anderson could return this year. … 3B Yoan Moncada had a day off to rest as a precaution given he had played five straight since coming back from the injured list with a strained left hamstring.
Athletics: RHP Daulton Jefferies underwent a second Tommy John surgery Friday in Los Angeles performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The procedure also included moving the ulnar nerve. Jefferies previously had the ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction in 2017. This time, the recovery period is expected to be approximately 16 months, according to A’s athletic trainer Nick Paparesta. … RHP James Kaprielian is in line to start Thursday in his first outing since being scratched Friday. He cut the middle finger of his pitching hand Thursday night when he hit it against a wall putting on his shirt. Kaprielian played catch and is scheduled to throw a bullpen Tuesday. … Laureano replaced Pinder. Laureano was supposed to have his first day off since returning Tuesday from the injured list and a strained left oblique that sidelined him Aug. 15.
ROSTER MOVES
A’s RHP Brent Honeywell was reinstated from the 60-day injured list, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas. Additionally, Oakland selected RHP Collin Wiles from Triple-A Las Vegas and designated RHP Domingo Tapia for assignment.
UP NEXT
After Monday’s off day, RHP Michael Kopech (4-9, 3.78 ERA) takes the ball for Chicago back home against Colorado.
LHP Ken Waldichuk (0-1, 3.60) pitches for the A’s in their series opener at Texas on Tuesday.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):
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7:40 p.m.
Carlos Alcaraz has won his first Grand Slam title, beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3 at the U.S. Open.
Alcaraz, 19, became the youngest man to win a major title since Rafael Nadal was the same age at the 2005 French Open, and the youngest at the U.S. Open since 19-year-old Pete Sampras in 1990.
The No. 3 seed from Spain will become the youngest player to be No. 1 since the current ATP rankings began in 1973 on Monday.
Ruud, the No. 5 seed, fell short again in his attempt to become Norway’s first Grand Slam champion. He also lost to Nadal at this year’s French Open.
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7:30 p.m.
Diede de Groot captured her second straight wheelchair calendar-year Grand Slam, while Alfie Hewett stopped Shingo Kunieda from doing the same by winning the men’s title at the U.S. Open.
De Groot, the No. 1 seed from the Netherlands, rallied to beat No. 2 Yui Kamiji 3-6, 6-1, 6-1.
She won the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open wheelchair singles titles for the second straight year. She won a golden slam in 2021, adding the Paralympics gold medal to her victories in the majors.
Kunieda had won the first three Grand Slam titles this year, but the second-seeded Hewett beat the No. 1 seed from Japan 7-6 (2), 6-1.
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7 p.m.
Carlos Alcaraz is a set away from a U.S. Open title and the No. 1 ranking.
Alcaraz won a tiebreaker for the first time in the tournament, taking it 7-1 to win the third set against Casper Ruud.
The No. 3 seed from Spain had been 0-4 in tiebreakers during his road to his first Grand Slam final.
Alcaraz won the first set 6-4 and the fifth-seeded Ruud took the second 6-2.
The winner will climb to No. 1 in the ATP rankings on Monday.
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5:50 p.m.
Casper Ruud has evened the U.S. Open final at one set apiece by winning the second set 6-2.
Carlos Alcaraz won the first set 6-4, but the fifth-seeded Ruud broke his serve twice in the second set.
The 19-year-old Alcaraz was stretched to five sets in each of the three previous rounds.
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5:40 p.m.
The 2022 U.S. Open raised $2 million in crisis relief for Ukraine.
The U.S. Tennis Association said the fundraising started with the “ Tennis Plays for Peace ” exhibition the week before the tournament, featuring players such as women’s champion Iga Swiatek and Rafael Nadal, and continued with donations from corporate partners, fans and private donors.
The funds were donated to GlobalGiving’s Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund, which supports humanitarian assistance in impacted communities in Ukraine and surrounding regions where Ukrainian refugees have fled.
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5:10 p.m.
Carlos Alcaraz won the first set 6-4, with Casper Ruud earning a nice hand from his opponent and the crowd in the U.S. Open final.
Trailing 4-3, Ruud told the chair umpire that a ball hit by Alcaraz on the opening point of the eighth game had bounced a second time on his side of the court before the Norwegian hit it back onto the Spaniard’s side. Alcaraz looked confused and motioned to Nico Helwerth looking for an explanation.
Ruud then approached the chair and confirmed that the ball bounced twice. Alcaraz gave him a thumbs-up and clapped his hand onto his racket to join the crowd in applause.
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4:20 p.m.
After a long road to get there, Carlos Alcaraz has begun his U.S. Open men’s singles final against Casper Ruud.
The No. 3 seed from Spain won five-set matches in the last three rounds, ending with his semifinal victory over American Frances Tiafoe. The 19-year-old played until 2:50 a.m., the latest finish ever at the U.S. Open, in his victory over Jannik Sinner in the previous round.
Ruud, the No. 5 seed, opened serve on the blue court with 9/11/01 stenciled in white on the green sideline. The roof above Arthur Ashe Stadium is closed on a rainy Sunday in New York on the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
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3:40 p.m.
Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova won their first U.S. Open double’s title and third major of the year, completing the career Grand Slam by rallying to beat Americans Caty McNally and Taylor Townsend 3-6, 7-5, 6-1.
The Czech team finished an unbeaten season in the majors, winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon titles but not playing in the French Open after Krejcikova tested positive for COVID-19. They won it all at Roland Garros in 2021.
The third-seeded team in Flushing Meadows won its sixth Grand Slam title overall.
McNally and Townsend, playing for the first time in a major together after Townsend returned to action after giving birth last year, led 4-1 in the second set.
It was the second loss in the U.S. Open final for McNally, who partnered with Coco Gauff last year.
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2:30 p.m.
A first-time Grand Slam champion will be crowned at the U.S. Open for the third consecutive year when Carlos Alcaraz meets Casper Ruud.
The winner will also move to No. 1 in the ATP rankings on Monday.
The 19-year-old Alcaraz could become the youngest man to win a major since fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal did so at the same age at the 2005 French Open. Ruud would become the first No. 1 player from Norway.
Dominic Thiem won his first Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open in 2020 and Daniil Medvedev did the same in 2021.
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THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece’s prime minister says that he cannot imagine that tensions with neighboring NATO ally Turkey could ever escalate into armed conflict.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke at a press conference Sunday at the Thessaloniki International Fair, where he gave the keynote speech Saturday outlining his government’s economic policy goals.
Asked by The Associated Press whether a recent escalation in rhetoric from Turkey, led by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, could be the prelude to an armed conflict, Mitsotakis replied negatively.
“I don’t believe this will ever happen. And if, God forbid, it happened, Turkey would receive an absolutely devastating response. And I think they know it very well. Turkey knows the competence of the Greek (armed) forces,” he said.
Erdogan has accused Greece of occupying supposedly demilitarized islands in the Aegean Sea and has threatened that Turkey would take action.
Mitsotakis added that, despite Erdogan’s “unacceptable” comments, he was still open to dialogue and a meeting with him.
Mitsotakis linked Greece’s unequivocal support for Ukraine to concerns that, if Russia prevails, it could serve as an example to other countries with expansionist designs.
“There is a dividing line between the countries that respect the inviolability of borders (and) the rules of international law and those who believe that, based on the law of the strongest, they can target countries they believe are weaker and change the borders on a whim,” Mitsotakis said.
Mitsotakis added “it is very important to give Ukraine the chance to negotiate a peace with Russia on its own terms and certainly not as the loser in this war.”
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Demetris Nellas contributed from Athens, Greece | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/ap-greek-leader-says-armed-conflict-with-turkey-wont-happen/ | 2022-09-12T16:09:27Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/ap-greek-leader-says-armed-conflict-with-turkey-wont-happen/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Eddie Redmayne came into The Good Nurse, his first non-franchise film since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, knowing that he needed to pull off a tricky role: Charlie Cullen, the real-life serial killer whose reputation as a compassionate nurse belied a sociopathic, murderous habit of killing dozens, maybe hundreds of patients. In Tobias Lindholm’s deliberate Netflix thriller, which costars Jessica Chastain as Charlie’s close colleague-turned-adversary and premiered Sunday night at the Toronto International Film Festival, Redmayne is disarmingly sweet and affecting in his loneliness—and then, in a corker of a final scene, completely frightening.
It’s another transformation for an actor who’s made a habit of them—winning Oscars (The Theory of Everything) and Olivier Awards (Cabaret) for comprehensive inside-out work. Redmayne has balanced these rich kinds of roles, of late, with the Fantastic Beasts franchise, the third film of which was released earlier this year. As he comes off what he describes as a career-best experience in The Good Nurse, with another performance likely to court some awards attention, the 40-year-old actor knows he has some options and has come to a new kind of conclusion for himself. As he tells me in a wide-ranging interview from his Toronto hotel: He’s finished compromising.
Vanity Fair: It’s safe to say you’re associated with relatively heroic roles. Certainly not ones that are this dark. Did The Good Nurse appeal in that way, or feel like going to a darker place than you typically do?
Eddie Redmayne: The truth is, you do a load of work before anyone sees any of the work you've done. So I did all these films for years: I did a film called Savage Grace with Julianne Moore, in which I played a guy called Anthony Bacon who killed his mother. I did a film called Hick that has 5% on Rotten Tomatoes, in which I played a Texan meth addict pedophile.
That's dark.
[Laughs] So I've done all these films, no one's seen them—in some cases, fortunately. But then of course you do a film that you become known for and then that's the world. Without you knowing it, that's the trajectory you get taken on for a while. The truth is I hadn't been looking for something specific—every script, I just react to what is presented in front of me. But I do like the idea that a lot of the characters I played have empathy as something inherent to them. What I found intriguing about Good Nurse is this was someone who seemingly had empathy and then weaponized that empathy in a way that was terrifying.
When I spoke to the real Amy [Loughren, a coworker of Cullen's who acted as an informant to law enforcement, played in the film by Chastain] she said this is two different people—“I only met the murderer Charlie Cullen once.” We’d talk endlessly about his humanity and his kindness and his gentleness and his self-deprecating humor. How he would slag off his own sort of existence. Having someone tell you that—like, the audience should never think, “How did Amy not sense this?”
It's exactly that balance—understanding how she did get so close to him, but also not necessarily sympathizing too much with him, which is a tricky line to walk. Did you think about that?
A lot. That was something Tobias and [screenwriter] Krysty Wilson-Cairns were thinking about at length. We had a month of rehearsal, which was wonderful—Jessica and Tobias and I. You can do that thing that's gotten rarer and rarer, which is just work through a script. Particularly with a character as delicate as Charlie, you need that. It's something I find inherently easier in theater, when you have months of rehearsal and it's the director's vision and you are telling their version of the story. More and more with film, when you come in for a day or you have no rehearsal and you meet the person, basically you've created these things in a vacuum.
So with that time, and I imagine some prep beforehand as well, how did you find your way into Charlie? Once again for you, there’s the physicality, the voice work, the facial expressions.
I love this question! It's the part that I enjoy the most. You had Charles Graeber's book called The Good Nurse, which is encyclopedic—and 70% of it is about Charlie Cullen before you even meet him in this movie. You have his upbringing, you have his damage. You have the fact that he first tried to kill someone, one of his sister's boyfriends, who may or may not have abused him when he was seven years old, and then tried to kill himself when he was seven years old. The fact that he, when he was 15 years old, his mom died. Then he went and joined the Navy and passed all the rigorous psychiatric tests. | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/eddie-redmayne-the-good-nurse-tiff-awards-insider | 2022-09-12T16:10:11Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/eddie-redmayne-the-good-nurse-tiff-awards-insider | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Stop-motion animator Henry Selick has offered up a new goth heroine for three successive generations now: Gen X had Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas, millennials got the titular Coraline of Coraline, and now Gen Z has Kat from Wendell & Wild, his latest film which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival this weekend. Kat is a 13-year-old Black girl with trauma in her past, green hair, and a pair of kick-ass combat boots. Selick, along with co-writer and producer Jordan Peele, sends her on a spooky, zany, socially relevant adventure that might be overstuffed but is a treat nonetheless.
Wendell & Wild, which will be released this October via Netflix, is Selick's first feature film in 13 years, and there's a sense he wanted to pack as much as possible into the 105 minutes he had. It's brimming with eerie imagery, silly gags, and gross-out moments where bugs erupt from orifices. The saga is slightly too convoluted with some world-building short-changed, but it twists and turns to a place of genuine emotion and a rousing call to take down the ghouls of the real world rather than the demons of the underworld. And while the movie might be named for the two goofy demons voiced by Peele and his comedy partner Keegan-Michael Key they are more sidekicks to the beautifully realized Kat (Lyric Ross), who will hopefully having kids put safety pins on their skirts and checking out TV on the Radio tracks.
Before Wendell gets to the meat of the story, it must deal with Kat's maybe overly familiar tragic backstory and the death of her parents when she was a child. Now a surly teen, she spends her time hating herself, and after getting into trouble she's sent back to her now depressed hometown of Rust Bank to attend a fancy Catholic girls' school on a community outreach scholarship.
Meanwhile, in Hell, Wendell (Key) and Wild (Peele) are two lowly demons who spend their days trapped, quite literally, up their father's nose. Their dad is a giant named Buffalo Belzer (Ving Rhames) who runs an amusement park for souls on his belly. Wendell and Wild were punished for trying to create their own "Dream Faire" and so now they putter around on Belzer's head, shooting hair cream into his skull to prevent baldness. They also eat the hair cream, which, basically, makes them high.
But they see a way out of drudgery when they get a message from a floating pink bear head, who informs them that Kat is their hell maiden. All they need to do is get her to summon them to the realm of the living, which they do by promising to bring her parents back from the dead. Even from there there's a lot more exposition that has to happen, involving an evil corporation's plan to turn Rust Bank into a giant private prison and wants to revive dead council members in order to do it.
It's potent stuff about how the system sets kids like Kat up to fail, but there are so many story elements that at times it's hard to keep up. (I haven't even mentioned the badass nun voiced by Angela Bassett.) It also means that the reunion of Key and Peele as the scheming demons doesn't really have room to breathe. There's a little bit of their signature riffing, but it is shortchanged as the plot mechanisms never stop churning.
But even if Wendell and Wild, based on an unpublished novel Selick co-wrote, packs a little too much in, you can just sit back and enjoy the magic of Selick and his puppeteers' visuals. It's a good reminder of Selick’s visionary talent, and some of the creatures he has cooked up defy easy description. Wendell and Wild ride around on a sort of slug-like horse that can drill holes in the ground with its whirring mouth. When Kat is marked as a hell maiden, an imprint of teeth appears on her hand. The whole film appears to be slithering and crawling and twitching. It's thrillingly disgusting stuff.
Wendell will definitely be too terrifying for some youngsters, and certainly earns its PG-13 rating. But when those who are ready seek it out they are in for something special. They can fall in love with Kat's punk rock spirit and learn a little bit about the prison industrial complex along the way. | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/wendell-and-wild-movie-review | 2022-09-12T16:10:18Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/wendell-and-wild-movie-review | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Bear Cast, Andrew Garfield, Jeff Bridges, and More Celebrate on Emmys Eve
Vanity Fair and FX’s Emmys cocktail party, an annual tradition that was put on ice (like so many things) due to COVID-19, returned with a flourish on Sunday night.
The Emmys eve cocktail party held at Craft brought out many of the network’s top stars, from TV veterans like Charlie Day and Kaitlin Olson—whose series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia aired its 15th season in December—to the breakout talent of The Bear: Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, and Liza Colón-Zayas.
An annual tradition dating back to 2014, the lively event saw executives and creatives hobnobbing with cocktails and appetizers, while talent made their way to Vanity Fair’s photobooth in the back of the restaurant.
Emmy nominee Andrew Garfield, who starred in the limited series Under the Banner of Heaven, spent most of the party catching up with his co-stars Wyatt Russell and Sam Worthington at a table on the patio, while What We Do in the Shadows’ Harvey Guillén made the rounds, and was seen being introduced to White, sharing a warm “congratulations” and a pat on the back. As the night went on, a few other stars who weren’t associated with current FX shows dropped in, including Elisabeth Moss (she’s attached to a new FX limited series called The Veil).
The Bear cast did seem to be the belles of the ball in many ways, though the stars admitted to Vanity Fair that they were still coming to grips with the way the restaurant-set show had become a part of the zeitgeist over the summer. Colón-Zayas says it was “when people started drawing out pictures and making memes—you know, they were making videos making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches” that she realized the show had become a breakout hit.
Boyce, who plays the passionate dessert chef on the series, told Vanity Fair that being on a show that “caught on like wildfire” was a completely new experience for him, and one he was still taking in. “I’ve never been inside a hit before,” he said, adding that he hasn’t read any new scripts for season two yet, but he’s eager to return when the show is ready.
The party was FX’s first since the network joined the Disney family, and Dana Walden, who took over the post of Chairman of Disney General Entertainment Content in June, was busy making the rounds as well.
In his speech, Chairman of FX Networks John Landgraf toasted the network’s creatives and executives, while also reflecting on a year of massive change in the industry, though he emphasized that the main goal of the network has never changed. “Storytelling is the reason we’re here tonight,” he said. “And it’s one of the most intimate, personal and fragile pursuits of humanity.”
He wrapped up his speech by highlighting two of the network’s big hits this season: The Bear, which “made ‘Yes chef!’ the phrase of the summer—Jeremy I’m sure you’re tired of hearing it,” he joked; and The Old Man, starring Jeff Bridges as a former CIA operative, which just last week became the most watched show in FX’s history.
Bridges was in attendance, warmly chatting with partygoers as he enjoyed some food out on the patio. One of those fans was The Bear’s Edebiri, who came over to meet the actor towards the end of the night—though, it turns out, she needed no introduction. “The Bear! I love that show!” exclaimed Bridges as he shook her hand. | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/photos/2022/09/awards-insider-fx-emmys-party-recap | 2022-09-12T16:10:24Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/photos/2022/09/awards-insider-fx-emmys-party-recap | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Regina Hall is taking a break from her busy movie schedule and enjoying the sites and styles of New York Fashion Week for the very first time.
The Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. star attended Kate Spade’s recent spring 2023 presentation in downtown Manhattan, channeling spring in a pink-and-black, mix-and-match ensemble featuring pinstripes and florals, which she accessorized with embellished floral sandals and a white patent leather Kate Spade bag.
And while the Girls Trip star had the allure of a seasoned Fashion Week veteran, the actor revealed to Vanity Fair that this was her first go-around at New York’s weeklong fashion fair.
“It’s my first time at New York Fashion Week, so Kate Spade is poppin’ my New York Fashion Week cherry,” she said amid the fashion presentation, which transformed the 78th floor of 3 World Trade Center into a bright, sun-showered spring day. Wall-to-wall window views of the New York City skyline were dotted with white balloons arranged to resemble clouds, with a light, waterfall-style rain falling behind the colorfully clad Kate Spade models.
“The truth is, I lived in New York for 12 years and Kate Spade is so synonymous with New York, but this is my first trip to Fashion Week. And at this point, I just love the brand. It’s sophisticated, but it’s still fun. It’s bold and it’s chic. It’s like me in a lot of ways and the personality of me,” Hall explained.
The star—who was in good company at the fashion event, as fellow attendees included Rebel Wilson and Ziwe—went on to share the rest of her plans for the weekend, revealing that while she had been to fashion presentations and events, she had never experienced a live runway show.
“I’m looking forward to a lot. I am going to go to Jason Wu…I love Jason. And I’m really excited because I’ve never actually seen a live show. I was driving down the street the other day and we saw all these photographers, and I was like, ‘I wonder who is in there?’ And they were like, ‘Oh, it’s a show.’ And of course we found out about five minutes later that it was Janet Jackson who was there at Christian Siriano. It’s all so exciting to see,” the actor said. “Fashion has always been so important for New York, but it’s so global as well. So it’s amazing to see all of these designs first.” | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/09/2022-emmys-regina-hall-kate-spade-show-new-york-fashion-week | 2022-09-12T16:10:30Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/09/2022-emmys-regina-hall-kate-spade-show-new-york-fashion-week | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Two days after Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle joined Prince William and Kate Middleton in a walkabout at Windsor Castle to view memorials for Queen Elizabeth, Harry released a statement memorializing his grandmother on the Archewell website. His message came after King Charles and William had both released statements about the late queen, implying that the family is releasing their remembrances in order of precedence in the line of succession.
In his message, Harry highlighted the queen’s commitment to serving the United Kingdom. “In celebrating the life of my grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen—and in mourning her loss—we are all reminded of the guiding compass she was to so many in her commitment to service and duty,” it read. “She was globally admired and respected. Her unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life and now her everlasting legacy.”
His statement also included a personal remembrance that highlighted adoration of Meghan and the fact that the late monarch was able to meet and hug their children Archie and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor. “Granny, while this final parting brings us great sadness, I am forever grateful for all of our first meetings—from my earliest childhood memories with you, to meeting you for the first time as my Commander-in-Chief, to the first moment you met my darling wife and hugged your beloved great-grandchildren. I cherish these times shared with you, and the many other special moments in between,” he said. “You are already sorely missed, not just by us, but by the world over. And as it comes to first meetings, we now honor my father in his new role as King Charles III.”
He mentioned the queen’s well-known sense of humor and her close relationship with Prince Philip, who died in April 2021. “Thank you for your commitment to service. Thank you for your sound advice. Thank you for your infectious smile,” it read. “We, too, smile knowing that you and grandpa are reunited now, and both together in peace.”
Harry and Meghan were in the U.K. without their children to attend charity events when the news broke that the queen’s medical condition was in decline last Thursday. Harry left Frogmore Cottage, the couple’s home on Windsor estate, to be by his grandmother’s side in Balmoral but did not arrive until after the queen’s death was announced. The couple is planning to stay in the U.K. to attend the queen’s funeral on September 19. | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/09/prince-harry-remembers-the-queens-infectious-smile | 2022-09-12T16:10:36Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/09/prince-harry-remembers-the-queens-infectious-smile | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton are working hard to make sure that the recent death of their children's great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth doesn't upset their daily life too much.
The newly-appointed Prince of Wales spent forty minutes walking around outside Windsor Castle on Saturday meeting with various mourners and well-wishers who were gathered following the monarch's passing on Thursday. At one point, the royal paused to speak with Elaine Gee, a teacher from Wokingham, England, who discussed with him how hard it can be to explain death to her young students. A sentiment William commiserated with as he's had to broach the subject himself with 9-year-old Prince George, 7-year-old Princess Charlotte, and 4-year-old Prince Louis.
Gee shared some of their conversation with People, revealing, “I told him how I work at a school and how it's been a strange year celebrating the Jubilee and now it's all changed and we are talking about this. He spoke about George, Charlotte and Louis, saying that they were trying to keep some sense of continuity for them at school and keep things as normal as possible.” The school teacher also got the opportunity to meet briefly with the Princess of Wales, sharing with her how impressed she's been by how Kate has conducted herself during this difficult mourning period. “Catherine thanked me, and she said that all the nation were feeling it,” Gee said. “They were both very kind and gentle and genuine. It was very special—definitely a moment I will always treasure.”
William and Kate were also joined on the walk around Windsor Castle by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, together speaking to hundreds of mourners paying their respects to the late queen. One of those gathered, Sanj Chowdhri, told the outlet that was surprised, but delighted to get the opportunity to meet the Duchess of Sussex face-to-face. “She shook my hand and said it was really nice of us to come and support the family, she was very gracious,” he said, while his wife, Minal Chowdhri, added, “We didn't expect this, it's been surreal!”
Another bystander Debbie Fowler remarked how nice it was to get to see the royals being so informal around one another. She explained, “It was amazing, they were so personable. Somebody gave William a pot plant, and he said he was going to plant it. And they were talking about people's dogs, and Will called Kate over to stroke one near us. They are in mourning, and yet they were so lovely to everyone.” And another visitor, Cheryl Young, traveled to Windsor from Preston to hand deliver a bouquet to Kate. “It was magical and very surreal,” she said of that special moment. “I'm actually shaking from the overwhelming atmosphere. Kate said how all the messages were so wonderful to see.”
At another point during the event, a visitor told the Princess of Wales that it was almost as if Queen Elizabeth had been the nation's grandmother, to which she concurred. “Yes, I know she will be missed by so many, and it's lovely to see the outpouring of love from people of all ages here today,” Kate said. “It's hugely touching to see.” | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/09/prince-william-keep-things-normal-prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis-kate-middleton-queen-elizabeth-death | 2022-09-12T16:10:42Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/09/prince-william-keep-things-normal-prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis-kate-middleton-queen-elizabeth-death | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 3 |
Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton are working hard to make sure that the recent death of their children's great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth doesn't upset their daily life too much.
The newly-appointed Prince of Wales spent forty minutes walking around outside Windsor Castle on Saturday meeting with various mourners and well-wishers who were gathered following the monarch's passing on Thursday. At one point, the royal paused to speak with Elaine Gee, a teacher from Wokingham, England, who discussed with him how hard it can be to explain death to her young students. A sentiment William commiserated with as he's had to broach the subject himself with 9-year-old Prince George, 7-year-old Princess Charlotte, and 4-year-old Prince Louis.
Gee shared some of their conversation with People, revealing, “I told him how I work at a school and how it's been a strange year celebrating the Jubilee and now it's all changed and we are talking about this. He spoke about George, Charlotte and Louis, saying that they were trying to keep some sense of continuity for them at school and keep things as normal as possible.” The school teacher also got the opportunity to meet briefly with the Princess of Wales, sharing with her how impressed she's been by how Kate has conducted herself during this difficult mourning period. “Catherine thanked me, and she said that all the nation were feeling it,” Gee said. “They were both very kind and gentle and genuine. It was very special—definitely a moment I will always treasure.”
William and Kate were also joined on the walk around Windsor Castle by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, together speaking to hundreds of mourners paying their respects to the late queen. One of those gathered, Sanj Chowdhri, told the outlet that was surprised, but delighted to get the opportunity to meet the Duchess of Sussex face-to-face. “She shook my hand and said it was really nice of us to come and support the family, she was very gracious,” he said, while his wife, Minal Chowdhri, added, “We didn't expect this, it's been surreal!”
Another bystander Debbie Fowler remarked how nice it was to get to see the royals being so informal around one another. She explained, “It was amazing, they were so personable. Somebody gave William a pot plant, and he said he was going to plant it. And they were talking about people's dogs, and Will called Kate over to stroke one near us. They are in mourning, and yet they were so lovely to everyone.” And another visitor, Cheryl Young, traveled to Windsor from Preston to hand deliver a bouquet to Kate. “It was magical and very surreal,” she said of that special moment. “I'm actually shaking from the overwhelming atmosphere. Kate said how all the messages were so wonderful to see.”
At another point during the event, a visitor told the Princess of Wales that it was almost as if Queen Elizabeth had been the nation's grandmother, to which she concurred. “Yes, I know she will be missed by so many, and it's lovely to see the outpouring of love from people of all ages here today,” Kate said. “It's hugely touching to see.” | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/09/prince-william-keep-things-normal-prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis-kate-middleton-queen-elizabeth-death | 2022-09-12T16:10:42Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/09/prince-william-keep-things-normal-prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis-kate-middleton-queen-elizabeth-death | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 3 |
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP)On their first snap of their first game together in nine years, Derek Carr dropped back and immediately hit Davante Adams for an 11-yard completion.
On the opening drive alone, Carr threw to his old college buddy a whopping five times.
By the time Las Vegas’ season opener ended, Carr had targeted Adams 17 times – more than any quarterback threw to any receiver in the NFL’s first 14 games of Week 1. Adams hauled in 10 of those passes for 141 yards and a touchdown in an impressive debut.
Although Carr and Adams clearly have the cohesion you’d expect from former Fresno State teammates who became NFL stars separately and then got reunited, the Raiders’ new dynamic duo couldn’t quite do enough by themselves to get Las Vegas off to a successful start in the new season.
Carr and Adams both left SoFi Stadium expecting even bigger and better things from their renewed connection after the Raiders’ 24-19 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
”We did some good things,” Carr said. ”There’s also some things that him and I, we were just talking about in the locker room, the way I see it, the way he sees it, and we’re trying to make that better. So yeah, we had production, but I think that we can be better, and so does he.”
Carr can definitely be better: He passed for 295 yards and two scores, but his career high-tying three interceptions played a major role in Vegas’ narrow loss.
Carr threw just under half of his 37 pass attempts toward Adams, his teammate with the Bulldogs for two seasons before they were selected by different teams in the second round of the 2014 draft. The Raiders traded a first-round pick and a second-rounder to Green Bay last March to bring Adams back West to his favorite team when he was a kid growing up in the Bay Area.
”That’s what they brought me here for – to be a big part of this offense and to help move the ball and put points on the board,” Adams said. ”That’s my job. That’s what I’m ready to do. I’m a volume-type guy. I’m always ready for that.”
He got volume early and often from Carr: With five passes thrown his way on the opening drive, Adams became only the third NFL receiver since 2009 to be targeted that many times on the first drive of any team’s season.
Carr said the plays were no statement of intent from him or new coach Josh McDaniels, but rather the result of Carr reading the defense and doing his best to move Vegas’ offense. Given Adams’ talents, it’s no surprise Carr thought he was the best choice so frequently.
Adams’ longest play of the day was a 41-yard catch-and-ramble through the Chargers’ secondary after precise route-running got him wide open.
Later, he scored what turned out to be the game’s final points on a 3-yard TD catch with 4:32 to play.
Adams made 73 touchdown catches for Green Bay, but he saved the football from his first score in silver and black, tucking it into his travel bag for the short trip home to Vegas.
”It’s kind of starting a new chapter in my career, so to get in the end zone for my childhood team meant a lot to me,” Adams said. ”It didn’t end up winning the game, but it still means a lot.”
Adams was the clear No. 1 receiver for the Packers, yet he only had three games during his eight prolific seasons in Green Bay in which Aaron Rodgers targeted him more than 17 times. Adams was excited to be the center of Carr’s attention, but both men said Adams doesn’t need to have the ball that much every Sunday.
The Raiders have two prolific complementary pieces around him in Hunter Renfrow and tight end Darren Waller. Renfrow had only three catches for 21 yards against the Chargers after his 103-catch, 1,038-yard season in 2021, but both Adams and Carr expect Renfrow to be more involved going forward.
”If the game goes any other type of way, then we’ll adjust and we’ll deal with that, too,” Adams said. ”But that means that somebody else is probably handling their business, and we’re moving the ball. The most important part is for this offense and team to do well.”
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)Brian Daboll promised his New York Giants he wouldn’t coach scared and knew the play he’d call for a 2-point conversion even though it had only worked sporadically during training camp.
It worked when it mattered most, and now the first-time head coach and the Giants have plenty to celebrate.
Daniel Jones hit Chris Myarick for a 1-yard touchdown pass, then found Saquon Barkley on a shovel pass for the 2-point conversion with 1:06 left, giving the Giants a 21-20 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday and making Daboll a winner in his coaching debut.
”We’re trying to build something,” Daboll said. ”We have a long way to go, but it’s good to get that first W.”
Daboll didn’t hesitate to keep his offense on the field for the 2-point conversion, which snapped the Giants’ skid of five straight losses in season openers. Barkley gave Daboll and new general manager Joe Schoen a game ball apiece in the locker room.
Barkley, who averaged 9.1 yards per play, called the game ball ”the first of many.” The running back was pumped when he saw Daboll put up the sign for the 2-point conversion.
”He’s a man of his word,” Barkley said. ”He told us he was going to be aggressive and he told us he was going to lean on the players to make plays. In that situation, we did exactly that. When you have a coach like that, it definitely will make you go out there and fight for him and execute in that situation.”
The Titans, the AFC’s No. 1 seed with a 12-5 record a year ago, had a chance to win as time expired.
But Randy Bullock pushed a 47-yard field goal wide left after making two field goals earlier against one of his former teams. Bullock played one game with the Giants in 2016 and made three game-winning kicks last year for Tennessee.
”Losing sucks no matter when it happens,” said Tennessee’s Ryan Tannehill, who threw for 266 yards and two TDs. ”I never want to start off the season on the wrong foot, especially at home in front of your own fans.”
Barkley ran for 164 yards and a 4-yard TD, his best game since Dec. 22, 2019, after topping 100 yards rushing only once in 13 games last season. He got the Giants going with a 68-yard run to set up his TD.
”When you don’t play your gaps or you don’t tackle, it’s a very unforgiving league especially with a good back or an excellent back,” Titans coach Mike Vrabel said.
The Giants forced the Titans to go three-and-out on the next drive. Jones found Sterling Shepard wide open for a 65-yard TD with Tennessee cornerback Kristian Fulton beaten badly on the catch-and-run, tying it up at 13 midway through the third quarter.
Jones finished with 188 yards passing and two touchdowns and was glad to see a vintage performance from Barkley.
”It was a lot of fun,” Jones said. ”You saw the explosiveness. It was fun to watch him. He’s had a great camp. Seeing where he’s come from, he’s battled back from a lot of adversity, a lot of injuries, to see what he did today was a lot of fun to watch as a teammate and a friend.”
Tennessee answered with its longest drive to take the lead back. Tannehill capped the 75-yard march with a 23-yard TD pass to Dontrell Hilliard, his second score of the game, for a 20-13 lead late in the third quarter.
The Giants had a chance to keep it from going to the final seconds. They wound up outgaining Tennessee 394-359 in total offense despite being held to 133 yards in the first half.
Titans rookie Kyle Philips muffed a punt on a fair catch, putting the Giants at the Tennessee 11. But Titans safety Amani Hooker intercepted Jones’ pass in the end zone with 8:50 left after the quarterback stared down Barkley. Hooker signed a contract extension Friday.
SHORT-STAFFED
The Giants brought rookie outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux and defensive end Azeez Ojulari to Nashville only for both starters to be scratched before kickoff.
OFFENSIVE IMPROVEMENT
The Giants’ longest rushing play last season was a 46-yard run by Barkley, and the longest pass play was a 60-yarder to tight end Kyle Rudolph. The Giants had six plays longer than 15 yards.
INJURIES
Giants rookie receiver Wan’Dale Robinson hurt a knee in the first half and didn’t return. He had one catch for 5 yards.
Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan limped into the medical tent after the first offensive play of the third quarter, but he returned for the next series. … The Titans lost safety A.J. Moore late in the first quarter to an injured ankle. He limped to the sideline following a Giants punt return. … OLB and special teams captain Ola Adeniyi hurt his shoulder late in the first half but returned.
UP NEXT
Giants: Host Carolina for their home opener next Sunday.
Titans: Visit the Buffalo Bills on Monday, Sept. 19.
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- Stoxx 600 +1.8%
- UK FTSE 100 +1.7%
- German DAX +2.4%
- French CAC +2.0%
- Spain IBEX +2.1%
- Italy MIB +2.1%
I've been making the case for European equities and today was a nice technical response with the close abvoe the late-August highs.
I've been making the case for European equities and today was a nice technical response with the close abvoe the late-August highs.
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- Prior was 3.202%
- Bid to cover at 2.49 vs 2.50 prior
This sale is early today because the usual 1 pm ET slot has been taken by a 10-year auction. This 1.4 bps will put a bit of pressure on bonds but some might brush it off with so much supply today.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)The Cleveland Browns are 1-0 for the first time since 2004.
Winning at the expense of former quarterback Baker Mayfield only made it a little sweeter.
Cade York kicked a 58-yard field goal with 8 seconds left in his NFL debut, lifting the the Browns to a 26-24 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday that spoiled Mayfield’s bid for vengeance after weeks of build-up and supposed barbs.
”The tone was set with the attitude of some of the guys on the other side,” said Browns defensive lineman Myles Garrett, who had two sacks. ”We were just ready to get out there and put things to bed.
”It had us a bit off the leash,” he added, a reference to T-shirts that Mayfield’s camp had produced earlier in the week.
Nick Chubb ran for 141 yards and Kareem Hunt had 70 total yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns as the Browns won their first road season opener in 28 years.
Mayfield, who spent four seasons with Cleveland prior to being traded in July, finished 16 of 27 for 235 yards with two touchdowns.
”We would love to have the bragging rights against those guys, but we didn’t finish – mostly because we didn’t start (the game) fast enough,” Mayfield said.
Mayfield nearly pulled it off anyway.
He led the Panthers back from a 13-point fourth quarter deficit with a 7-yard touchdown run, a 75-yard TD strike to Robbie Anderson and by moving his team 64 yards in seven plays to set up Eddy Pineiro’s go-ahead field goal with 1:13 remaining.
But the Panthers left too much time on the clock.
Jacoby Brissett, filling in for suspended Browns star Deshaun Watson, completed passes for 13 yards to Donovan Peoples-Jones and 9 yards to Amari Cooper to set up York’s winning kick, the longest for the franchise since 1984.
York, the team’s fourth-round draft pick, told Brissett a few months ago at his rookie dinner that as long he gets the ball to the 40, he’s in his range.
”The coach always says, `Get to the 30-yard line’ in late-game situations. I made the joke about, `Just get me to the 40,”’ York said.
There was a controversial call on the play prior to York’s winning kick.
On third down, Brissett appeared to fake a spike and officials threw several flags stopping the action. But rather than moving the Browns out of field goal range, officials picked up the flags after a brief meeting at midfield.
”We determined that stepping back does not disqualify the quarterback from spiking the ball, and we allowed him to do that by rule,” referee Brad Rogers said in a pool report.
Panthers coach Matt Rhule had a different interpretation.
”A quarterback pumping or mishandling a snap can’t take a step back or it becomes intentional grounding,” Rhule said. ”… I started screaming intentional grounding, a 10-second runoff and the game is about to be over. They called it and then changed it.”
The Browns harassed Mayfield early on, sacking him four times and tipping five passes at the line of scrimmage. The No. 1 overall draft pick in 2018 also fumbled two shotgun snaps, took a delay of game penalty and threw an interception that led to Cleveland’s first touchdown.
The fiery Mayfield kept his emotions mostly in check until early in the fourth quarter when – trailing 20-7 – he dropped back to pass, saw an opening and raced up the middle for a touchdown, and then celebrated by riffling the ball off the inside wall of the stadium.
Carolina’s slow start cost them – they gained just 13 yards in their fist five possessions and fell behind 14-0.
Grant Delpit’s interception of Mayfield led to a 1-yard touchdown pass from Brissett to a wide open Hunt. The score came after Panthers cornerback C.J. Henderson essentially tackled Amari Cooper in the end zone before the ball arrived, giving Cleveland a first-and-goal at the 1.
Hunt’s 24-yard TD run gave Cleveland its biggest lead at 14-0.
Mayfield appeared to get some of his mojo back on Carolina’s sixth possession, connecting on a 50-yard pass to Ian Thomas to set up a 1-yard touchdown leap by Christian McCaffrey to cut the lead in half.
But after Panthers new kicker Eddy Pineiro sent the kickoff out of bounds, the Browns were able to add a field goal to make it a 17-7 game at the half.
INJURIES
No injuries reported.
UP NEXT
Browns: Host Jets on Sunday.
Panthers: At Giants on Sunday.
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Four members of a syndicate that specialized in invading mechanic workshops and other places to vandalize and steal brain boxes from vehicles have been arrested by the police in Lagos State.
The arrested members of the syndicate have however been identified as apprentices of auto mechanics in the neighbourhood.
The image maker in charge of the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement, signed by him on Monday
The Lagos police spokesperson said “Police operatives attached to Surulere Division have arrested four members of a syndicate that specialize in vandalizing and selling vehicle parts. ”
He added that”The suspects were arrested on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, after a report was received that three Mercedes Benz SUVs brought in for repairs at a mechanic workshop was vandalized and their brain boxes and oil pumps stolen. ”
” The suspects, Sodiq Odugbade ‘m’ aged 20, Aliyu Yusufa ‘m’ aged 20, Ayinla Aliaminu ‘m’ aged 21 and Ayomide Ogunshiyi ‘m’ aged 18, who were mechanic apprentices in the neighborhood, have given useful information to the police.”
According to Hundeyin ” Efforts are on to arrest the receivers of these stolen items. Arrested suspects have since been arraigned.”
He also stated that The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, fdc assures Lagosians of the relentless efforts of officers and men of the Command to bring crime to the barest minimum.”
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National Arts in Education Week is September 11-17
Arts Council and WS/FCS Are Proud Advocates of Arts Education
Winston-Salem, NC (September 12, 2022) This year, we celebrate North Carolina Arts in Education Week Sept. 11-17, 2022. Congress passed House Resolution 275 in 2010 designating the week beginning with the second Sunday in Sept. as National Arts in Education Week. During this week, the field of arts education joins together in communities across the country to advocate, educate, and celebrate the impact and transformative power of the arts in education.
“The arts have the power to change lives at every age, and Arts Council is proud to play a role in advocating for arts education in each of our schools across Forsyth County,” said Chase Law, president and CEO of Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County.
Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) have a longstanding relationship and are committed to providing opportunities for arts education across the public school system. As the largest funder of arts education in WS/FCS, Arts Council is proud to support arts educators through the Wells Fargo Arts-In-Education grant program made possible by Wells Fargo with additional support from Flow Automotive Companies.
“The opportunities provided by Arts Council enrich and enhance the educational experience for our students,” said Tricia McManus, Superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. “I am grateful for this partnership as it directly impacts student success.”
The arts are an essential part of education for youth ages K-12. Benefits include increased concentration, self-expression, and critical thinking skills. The arts in conjunction with core curriculum makes for a well-rounded education.
Arts Council’s Wells Fargo Arts-In-Education grants connect artists and arts organizations with elementary, middle, and high school students ensuring that youth are exposed to professional arts programs, master classes, exhibitions, and performances that reinforce N.C. Standard Course of Study and WS/FCS’s goals. 69% of K-12 students are enrolled in a class of visual or performing arts in WS/FCS. The application deadline for this year’s Wells Fargo Arts-in-Education grant is Mon., Sept. 19 by 5pm. Interested applicants can find more information at https://www.intothearts.org/arts-in-education-grant.
Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County is the chief advocate of the arts and cultural sector in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Arts Council’s goal is to serve as a leader in lifting up, creating awareness and providing support to grow and sustain the arts and cultural offerings throughout our region, ultimately bringing our community together and making it a great place to live, work and play. | https://www.yesweekly.com/thearts/national-arts-in-education-week-is-september-11-17/article_84721a54-32b0-11ed-9bd7-0ba69cce9030.html | 2022-09-12T16:16:44Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/thearts/national-arts-in-education-week-is-september-11-17/article_84721a54-32b0-11ed-9bd7-0ba69cce9030.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
“Family” takes center stage in KLT’s production of Proof
Kernersville Little Theatre (KLT) kicks off its 2022-23 “Welcome to the Family” season with a production of David Auburn’s Proof, a Tony and Pulitzer Award-winning show that explores the intricacies of family love, betrayal, and the thin line between genius and insanity.
The captivating drama “looks at family dynamics over a generation,” said Susan Proctor, the play’s director. “It deals with dementia, sibling rivalry, young love, romance, and hope.”
The show depicts life events of Catherine Hall who abandons plans for college and a promising future so she can care for her father, a brilliant but unstable mathematics professor. Following his death, Catherine struggles to find her place in the world. Her efforts are helped, or in some cases hindered, by her estranged sister, a burgeoning romance, and vivid memories of her father. Throughout the play, we watch Catherine move closer to purpose, love, and peace.
“The beauty of the play and the depth of the characters sparked my interest” said Proctor. “It is special to work with characters who are all deeply intelligent, flawed, and beautiful.”
The show comes to life with a cast of local actors, most of whom are new to the KLT stage. Emily Ultan is excited to play Catherine, a role she said, “you can really sink your teeth into.” She was part of KLT’s Steel Magnolias production last year. Colin Archer, Ultan’s real-life fiancé, will play Catherine’s love interest, Hal, in his initial KLT show. Deanna Hennelly tackles her first KLT role as Catherine’s sister, Claire, and the role of the father, Robert, will be performed by KLT newcomer Thomas Dort.
Unique to this production is an original musical score by composer Thom Proctor who has been writing music and making films for over twenty years. In addition to composing for both film and live theatre, he has credits as a sound designer, editor, writer, and performer. Proctor earned his master of fine arts degree in film music composition from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2008, and currently lives in Austin, Texas.
Proof performances run Fridays and Saturdays from September 16-24 at 7:30 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays, September 18 and 25. The theater is at James Fitzpatrick Auditorium, 512 West Mountain Street, on the west end of the Kernersville Elementary School campus.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.KLTheatre.com. Prices are $18 for adults, $16 for students and age 60 or older, and $8 for kids. On the day of the show, tickets at the door are $20 for adults, $18 for students and age 60 or older, and $8 for kids. For more information, email office@KLTheatre.com or call (336) 993-6556. | https://www.yesweekly.com/theatre/family-takes-center-stage-in-klt-s-production-of-proof/article_f04d9748-32b1-11ed-9775-6fedcdcc5330.html | 2022-09-12T16:16:46Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/theatre/family-takes-center-stage-in-klt-s-production-of-proof/article_f04d9748-32b1-11ed-9775-6fedcdcc5330.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
New ranking places ECU among top U.S. schools for veterans
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - East Carolina University has placed in the top 30% of U.S. schools for veterans in a new ranking by Military Times.
This year, ECU was 26th out of 62 schools in the Southeast, 78th among 223 public universities, and 93rd out of 311 schools across the nation. ECU placed in the top 30% overall, in the top 35% among public universities, and in the top 50% in the Southeast.
ECU was one of 12 schools in North Carolina included in the annual Best for Vets guide.
ECU was the first campus in North Carolina with a VetSuccess On Campus counselor, a program funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In addition, ECU offers a veteran-specific orientation and COAD 1000 seminar, mentoring programs, and a Veteran Leadership Academy.
ECU moved up in the rankings since 2021, when it was 47th in the Southeast, 160th among public universities, and 203rd overall. ECU has been included several times in the decade since the rankings were created as a resource for veterans to help with their educational decisions.
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Pitt County bridge closing this week to be replaced
GRIMESLAND, N.C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina bridge will be closed starting this week as crews begin work to replace it.
The bridge spanning Chicod Creek on South Grimesland Bridge Road is being replaced causing the road to be closed.
The DOT will close the road around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday to demolish the 47-year-old bridge and reconstruct a new one.
This will cause a 7.3-mile detour that will send drivers to Boyds Road, Blackjack Grimesland Bridge Road, Chicod Street, Pitt Street, and Beaufort Street.
The new bridge is set to open to traffic by the end of the year.
Drivers should be cautious near the work site and plan for a longer commute using the detour.
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Today is a special day in Indian athletics. Exactly 48 years ago on this day, India's Malayali long jumper TC Yohannan became the first Asian to leap over 8 metres in the continental event.
His historic leap (8.07m) in the 1974 Tehran Asian Games gave India a gold medal in the men's long jump event.
The feat was automatically a national record and had remained unchallenged for 30 years until Amritpal Singh bettered it (8.08m).
Indian long jump has progressed a great deal since and the current national record is 8.36m held by another Malayali M Sreeshankar.
Incidentally, Sreeshankar's best jump in the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham that fetched him a silver was 8.08m, just 1cm better than Yohannan's triumphant jump almost half a century ago.
The golden jump
Yohannan had said in an earlier interview that he was injured in practice before the finals in Tehran. The big toe on his right leg was hurting and Yohannan reportedly had to take painkillers to be able to compete.
It was his fourth jump that scaled the record distance. Japan's Takayoshi Kawagoe (7.77) took silver while another Malayali, Satish Pillai (7.58m) had secured bronze then.
Yohannan had said later how the toe was swollen overnight and left him sleepless.
Baptism by water!
Yohannan was the youngest of six children of Chandapillai and Saramma in the Maranadu Village near Ezhukone in Kerala's Kollam district.
Once on the way to school, he was challenged by friends to jump across a modest irrigation canal. The offer was a glass of lemonade. But Yohannan failed and was drenched.
Back home, he told his parents what happened. Instead of scolding him, Yohannan's father took him to the spot and urged him to try again. The offer was still valid. He succeeded after repeated tries and earned his prize.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In collaboration with Definitive Authentic and Shopify, Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns will auction his one-of-a-kind Nike Kobe 4 Protro sneakers at DevinBookerAuction.com with sign up for access to the auction beginning today.
These are the exact sneakers worn by Devin in the closeout game 6 against the Lakers in the first round of the 2021 Western Conference playoffs, his standout performance in the Western Conference finals scoring his first triple double against the LA Clippers, and in the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. Influenced by Devin's close relationship with Kobe Bryant, the sneakers are memorable for featuring Devin's handwritten tribute to Kobe with the message of "Be Legendary."
"…Be Legendary, that's a reminder, a reminder to me even without that reminder it crosses my mind at least 2-3 times a day." Devin Booker
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Devin and his Nike Kobe 4 Protro sneakers with the handwritten "Be Legendary" message will be featured as the cover illustration for the NBA 2K23 Digital Deluxe Edition of the game, dropping September 9, 2022. [click here to watch trailer]
- Right sneaker handwritten messaging: "Be Legendary", Devin Booker (signature) #1, Close Out vs. LAL, 47 pts 11r 3a
- Left sneaker handwritten messaging: "Be Legendary", #mambamentality, Devin Booker (signature) #1, "6/3/21"
- Size: 14.5
- Includes yellow Nike Air box with clear plastic bag featuring the Phoenix Suns logo, and printed tissue paper with printing that reads, "1. Philadelphia 2. Toronto 3. Vancouver 4. Milwaukee 5. Minnesota 6. Boston 7. Los Angeles 8. New Jersey 9. Dallas 10. Indiana 11. Oakland 12. Cleveland 13. Charlotte"
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Sign Up for a Working Group. Register for September 22 Kick-off Webinar
NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- America Makes and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced today plans for the America Makes and ANSI Additive Manufacturing Standardization Collaborative (AMSC) to develop version 3 of its Standardization Roadmap for Additive Manufacturing, last published in June 2018. Following a survey about the use of the roadmap conducted earlier this year, the AMSC advisory group – comprised of industry, government, and standards developing organization (SDO) representatives – concluded that it was time to update the document to ensure it remains relevant and aligns with current practices and stakeholder needs.
The roadmap revision process will consider the previously identified gaps and priorities, including progress by SDOs and others to address the recommendations. It will also identify potentially overlooked issues. A new working group will be established to address data throughout the additive manufacturing (AM) lifecycle. Gaps will be considered as they relate to different industry sectors, material types, process categories, and qualification and certification. Subject-matter experts interested in participating are invited to review the working group architecture, sign up for one or more working groups, and indicate their industry sector.
A one-hour virtual kick-off event providing more details will be held at 2 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Register via Webex for the webinar. It is envisioned that the working groups will hold virtual twice-monthly meetings for six months. A draft roadmap will be targeted for public review in April 2023 before being finalized for publication by the end of June 2023. Participation is open to AM stakeholders that have operations in the United States.
The AMSC was launched in 2016 as a cross-sector coordinating body whose purpose is to accelerate the development of industry-wide AM standards and specifications consistent with stakeholder needs. Developed with input from hundreds of experts from industry, government, SDOs, and academia, the AMSC's roadmap describes the current and desired future standardization landscape for AM. The AMSC also tracks ongoing work by SDOs and research and development organizations to address the gaps identified in the roadmap. The goal is to drive coordinated standards development activity to help the AM industry thrive.
During 2020-2021, the AMSC held a series of virtual events addressing different aspects of the roadmap, including process control to enable qualification, design for additive manufacturing, feedstock materials, and inspection/monitoring. The group also has been issuing semi-annual progress reports to maintain the roadmap as a "living document," tracking the publication of new standards or the initiation of new standards projects by SDOs to address the gaps and recommendations outlined in the roadmap.
"America Makes looks forward to bringing together subject matter experts from the various industry sectors using AM to discuss their needs, the current state of standards, and the roadmap recommendations. We welcome those not previously involved to expand the breadth of expertise brought to this important initiative," said Brandon Ribic, Technology Director, America Makes.
"ANSI is delighted to again convene affected stakeholders in a neutral setting to identify robust solutions that standards and conformance can bring to advance the use of additive manufacturing," said S. Joe Bhatia, President and CEO, ANSI.
For more information, visit www.ansi.org/amsc or reach out to ANSI staff: Jim McCabe, senior director, standards facilitation, (jmccabe@ansi.org; 212-642-8921) and Christine Bernat, associate director, standards facilitation (cbernat@ansi.org; 212-642-8919).
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America Makes is the nation's leading public-private partnership for additive manufacturing technology and education. America Makes members from industry, academia, government, workforce and economic development organizations work together to accelerate the adoption of AM and the nation's global manufacturing competitiveness. Founded in 2012 as the Department of Defense's manufacturing innovation institute for AM and first of the Manufacturing USA network, America Makes is based in Youngstown, Ohio, and managed by the not-for-profit National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM). Visit www.americamakes.us to learn more.
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity. Its membership is comprised of businesses, professional societies and trade associations, standards developers, government agencies, and consumer and labor organizations.
The Institute represents and serves the diverse interests of more than 270,000 companies and organizations and 30 million professionals worldwide. ANSI is the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and, via the U.S. National Committee, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). For more information, visit www.ansi.org.
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New agreement creates expanded options for electrical customers in three Texas markets
HOUSTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greg Baker, CEO/ President of JD Martin, is pleased to announce the firm has been selected to represent L.H. Dottie in three new markets – North, East and West Texas – as of October 1, 2022.
Baker said, "We look forward to offering our customers Dottie's portfolio and supporting a known industry leader in their continued growth across Texas."
Electrical customers across these territories can work with JD Martin as their local resource for sales and support of the entire Dottie product portfolio – which includes fasteners and hardware, anchors and kits, fittings and stampings, chemicals and tape, in addition to tools and specialty items – for well over 3,100 products.
JD Martin Company is an electrical manufacturers' representative agency that sells and markets premier lines of electrical products to OEM and MRO contractors, and end-user markets through wholesale distribution. For more than 68 years, we have supported industries such as oil & gas, mining, steel, waste water treatment, wind power generation and commercial construction. We offer impactful solutions and sell electrical products, through qualified electrical distributor channels, in over 15 states in territories that include Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, The Carolinas and Florida. To learn more about JD Martin click here.
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PRAGUE (AP) — Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis went on trial on Monday in a $2 million fraud case involving European Union subsidies.
The case involves a farm known as the Stork’s Nest that received EU subsidies after its ownership was transferred from the Babis-owned Agrofert conglomerate of around 250 companies to Babis’ family members. Later, Agrofert again took ownership of the farm.
The subsidies were meant for medium- and small-sized businesses, and Agrofert wouldn’t have been eligible for them.
Agrofert later returned the subsidy.
Lawmakers have had to lift Babis’ immunity from prosecution three times in the course of the years in the case that dates to 2007.
Prague’s public prosecution office completed the review of the case in March and went ahead with Babis’ indictment. It was repeatedly recommended by police investigators.
Babis, a populist billionaire, denies any wrongdoing and has repeatedly said the allegations against him were politically motivated.
He was present at Prague’s Municipal Court on Monday. His former associate, Jana Nagyova, who signed the subsidy request, stood trial with him.
“I don't feel guilty,” Babis said in his opening statement. “I'm innocent. I'm standing here only because I’m in politics. If I wasn't in politics, nobody would ever hear about the Stork's Nest."
Babis’ centrist ANO movement stormed Czech politics in 2013, finishing a surprise second in the parliamentary election with an anti-corruption message to become a junior partner in the government with Babis as finance minister. Four years later he won the election and became premier.
A quarter of a million people took to the streets — the biggest such demonstrations since the 1989 anti-Communist Velvet Revolution — twice in 2019 to demand that Babis step down due to his scandals, including the conflict of interest over EU subsidies involving his former business empire.
The prosecution asked for suspended sentences and fines for Babis and Nagyova, though they might face up to 10 years in prison. It's not immediately clear when a verdict might be issued.
Babis’ movement lost the parliamentary election in October. A coalition of five parties formed a new government, and ANO ended up in opposition.
He's currently considering running for the largely ceremonial post of the country's president.
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Don’t look a fee horse in the mouth.
Instead, check out his legs, pedigree and race record.
I bring this up in light of the news report last week that yet another tell-some book about Donald Trump revealed that Trump once tried to pay a lawyer with a stallion he claimed was worth $5 million.
The lawyer turned down the offer. This was either the smartest or the dumbest thing the lawyer could have done.
My advice to you if you’re presented with a similar offer is to consider it and do some research. Some horses are worth — commercially-speaking — practically nothing. Other horses are worth many millions.
To give you just one example from the world of thoroughbreds (which are not the only type of amazingly expensive horses), a stallion named Tapit was bred to 110 mares last year. His public stud fee is $185,000. Not everyone paid that much, but you get the idea. Tapit would not be a fee you should turn down.
My favorite part of this, though, is the illustration below that the Huff Post used to accompany the horse fee story. It came with the caption “Donald Trump and a horse (generic file photo).”
This was for those of you who had no idea what a horse looked like.
Trump, by the way, is the one on the left (I think).
Thanks for the help? It’s not often that I guffaw when reading the business section of a newspaper. Heck, it’s not often that the word “guffaw” comes to mind.
But I had to guffaw last week when I saw a lengthy piece in the Los Angeles Times with the headline: “Money advice for the recession-weary.”
That was the headline in the print version. (Yes, I read the print version. I’m elderly and back in my day…. Oh, never mind). I found a different headline for the online version when I looked it up to give you this link. That headline was “Is a recession coming? 4 money moves to make right now.”
“Ah!” you might think. “The $3.66 I paid for the newsstand edition is going to pay off if I’m getting advice like this!”
The article begins by telling us that people are worried about the economy, but the Times has spoken to four experts and they have recommendations that we can read about in the following six — not four — sections with mini headlines (or subheads, as we call them in the biz).
Here are two of the subheads: “Increase your income” and “Maximize your compensation.”
Guffaw.
Why didn’t I think of those things?!? Really good advice. That advice was so nice they offered it twice.
OK, I know I’m having too much fun with this — I realize that you have to fill the newspaper with something.
My advice to the Times: “Increase your reporting” and “Maximize your journalism.” Also, get some better experts.
I did appreciate the illustration that came with the article:
This cries out for a caption contest. I think it’s meant to illustrate the mind-melting joy of realizing that all you have to do is increase your income.
Bad example. Free speech issues can be so difficult — especially when it comes to speech in and around schools. One parent’s factual history or science lesson can be another parent’s critical race theory or godless evolution.
Are classrooms supposed to protect children from uncomfortable reality or are they supposed to prepare children for uncomfortable reality?
You don’t need my opinion on these issues. I’m only pointing this out because a woman named Elizabeth Caparelli-Ruff has filed a First Amendment lawsuit against a school district in Kane County, Illinois, because she lost her job as executive director of Middle School and Secondary School Services after promoting a raffle in support of an election campaign.
One of the raffle prizes: a handgun.
Said the lawsuit: “The Plaintiff has a valid interest as a citizen of the community to comment on matters of public concern, including the promotion of the gun raffle in support of her campaign for Regional Superintendent of Schools for Will County, which outweighs any purported concerns of District 131 that led to the Defendant terminating the Plaintiff’s employment.”
Does it?
I’d be concerned.
Maybe she should have found something else lying around the house to raffle off.
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BEIRUT (AP) — They literally run the country.
In parking lots, on flatbed trucks, hospital courtyards and rooftops, private generators are ubiquitous in parts of the Middle East, spewing hazardous fumes into homes and businesses 24 hours a day.
As the world looks for renewable energy to tackle climate change, millions of people around the region depend almost completely on diesel-powered private generators to keep the lights on because war or mismanagement have gutted electricity infrastructure.
Experts call it national suicide from an environmental and health perspective.
“Air pollution from diesel generators contains more than 40 toxic air contaminants, including many known or suspected cancer-causing substances,” said Samy Kayed, managing director and co-founder of the Environment Academy at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon.
Greater exposure to these pollutants likely increases respiratory illnesses and cardiovascular disease, he said. It also causes acid rain that harms plant growth and increases eutrophication — the excess build-up of nutrients in water that ultimately kills aquatic plants.
Since they usually use diesel, generators also produce far more climate change-inducing emissions than, for example, a natural gas power plant does, he said.
The pollutants caused by massive generators add to the many environmental woes of the Middle East, which is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to the impact of climate change. The region already has high temperatures and limited water resources even without the growing impact of global warming.
The reliance on generators results from state failure. In Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen and elsewhere, governments can’t maintain a functioning central power network, whether because of war, conflict or mismanagement and corruption.
Lebanon, for example, has not built a new power plant in decades. Multiple plans for new ones have run aground on politicians’ factionalism and conflicting patronage interests. The country’s few aging, heavy-fuel oil plants long ago became unable to meet demand.
Iraq, meanwhile, sits on some of the world’s biggest oil reserves. Yet scorching summer-time heat is always accompanied by the roar of neighborhood generators, as residents blast ACs around the clock to keep cool.
Repeated wars over the decades have wrecked Iraq’s electricity networks. Corruption has siphoned away billions of dollars meant to repair and upgrade it. Some 17 billion cubic meters of gas from Iraq’s wells are burned every year as waste, because it hasn’t built the infrastructure to capture it and convert it to electricity to power Iraqi homes.
In Libya, a country prized for its light and sweet crude oil, electricity networks have buckled under years of civil war and the lack of a central government.
“The power cuts last the greater part of the day, when electricity is mostly needed,” said Muataz Shobaik, the owner of a butcher shop in the city of Benghazi, in Libya’s east, who uses a noisy generator to keep his coolers running.
“Every business has to have a backup off-grid solution now,” he said. Diesel fumes from his and neighboring shops’ machines hung thick in the air amid the oppressive heat.
The Gaza Strip’s 2.3 million people rely on around 700 neighborhood generators across the territory for their homes. Thousands of private generators keep businesses, government institutions, universities and health centers running. Running on diesel, they churn black smoke in the air, tarring walls around them.
Since Israel bombed the only power plant in the Hamas-ruled territory in 2014, the station has never reached full capacity. Gaza only gets about half the power it needs from the plant and directly from Israel. Cutoffs can last up to 16 hours a day.
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The new SpinWave® R5 maps homes, vacuums and mops at the same time and features edge cleaning, making life easier for busy families and pet parents
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BISSELL, a leader in cleaning solutions for your home's floor and air care, introduces the SpinWave® R5, a new intelligent robotic cleaning machine that vacuums and mops at the same time for a 2-in-1 clean.
This latest innovation from BISSELL® is a must-have for busy households, delivering a hands-free, powerful and smart clean. New to the SpinWave® family, the R5 robot has been engineered to utilize 360-degree LiDAR technology, allowing for advanced home mapping and navigation. Complete with strong suction to remove dust and debris from carpets and hard floors and spinning mop pads that scrub sealed hard floors, BISSELL® is ensuring this new tech-forward robot provides a true clean. The SpinWave® R5 also includes a specially designed edge cleaning brush that grabs debris like hair and fine dust from along baseboards.
For a true hands-free cleaning experience, the SpinWave® R5 – which is equipped with a powerful lithium-ion battery that can last up to 110 minutes* – can be paired with the BISSELL Connect App so you can start and stop cleaning anytime, from anywhere. The soft surface avoidance sensor also ensures that when in mop mode, the robot will automatically avoid carpeting to ensure rugs stay dry.
"With its two-in-one functionality and advanced technology enhancements, the SpinWave® R5 is a daily cleaning powerhouse that offers a versatile and efficient way to clean multiple floor types in your home," said Carolyn Pearson, robotics brand manager at BISSELL. "With no supervision necessary, this intelligent robotic machine produces a thorough cleaning, allowing more time to focus on other things in life."
With the SpinWave® R5, you can clean smarter and feel good about it, as every purchase of a BISSELL® product saves pets through its support of BISSELL Pet Foundation® and its mission to help homeless pets.
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BISSELL is committed to helping people and their pets share happy, healthy homes. From patenting the improved carpet sweeper in 1876 to debuting the revolutionary CrossWave® wet-dry cleaning machine 140 years later, BISSELL continues to thoughtfully innovate pet-inspired products for every type of home, delivering a true clean you can see, feel and smell. Family-owned with a unique dedication to and love for pets, BISSELL® is the pet-inspired homecare brand you can feel good about purchasing. Through its support of BISSELL Pet Foundation®, every purchase of a BISSELL® product helps save a homeless pet in need. Find us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
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PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — At the government headquarters in NATO-member Montenegro, the computers are unplugged, the internet is switched off and the state's main websites are down. The blackout comes amid a massive cyberattack against the small Balkan state which officials say bears the hallmark of pro-Russian hackers and its security services.
The coordinated attack that started around Aug. 20 crippled online government information platforms and put Montenegro's essential infrastructure, including banking, water and electricity power systems, at high risk.
The attack, described by experts as unprecedented in its intensity and the longest in the tiny nation’s recent history, capped a string of cyberattacks since Russia invaded Ukraine in which hackers targeted Montenegro and other European nations, most of them NATO members.
Sitting at his desk in Montenegro’s capital, Podgorica, in front of a blackened PC screen, Defense Minister Rasko Konjevic said government officials were advised by cyber experts, including a team of FBI investigators that was dispatched to the Balkan state, to go offline for security reasons.
“We have been faced with serious challenges related to the cyberattack for about 20 days, and the entire state system, the system of state administration, and the system of services to citizens are functioning at a rather restrictive level,” Konjevic told The Associated Press.
He said experts from several countries are trying to help restore the Montenegro government's computer system and find proof of who is behind the attack.
Montenegro officials said the attack that crippled the government’s digital infrastructure was likely carried out by a Russian-speaking ransomware gang that generally operates without Kremlin interference as long as it doesn’t target Russian allies. The gang, called Cuba ransomware, claimed responsibility for at least part of the Montenegro cyberattack, in which it created a special virus for the attack called Zerodate.
Montenegro’s Agency for National Security blamed the attack squarely on Russia.
Russia has a strong motive for such an attack because Montenegro, which it once considered a strong ally, joined NATO in 2017 despite the Kremlin's opposition. It has also joined Western sanctions against Moscow over the Ukraine invasion, which led Moscow to brand Montenegro an “enemy state” along with several other countries that joined the embargo.
“In such attacks, there are usually organizations that are a mask for state intelligence services,” Konjevic said, adding that the defense ministry's NATO-related data is protected “in a special way” while the other possible leaks “are being investigated.”
The cyberattack comes amid an apparent attempt by Moscow to destabilize the Balkan region that was at war in the 1990s through the Kremlin's Balkan ally Serbia, and thus at least partly shift the world's attention from the war in Ukraine.
Montenegro, which split from much larger Serbia in 2006, is currently run by an interim government that has lost parliamentary support because of Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic ’s shady deals with the influential Serbian Orthodox Church without the consent of the whole coalition that supported the government.
Montengro's roughly 620,000 people are deeply split between those who want the country to restore its close ties to Serbia and Russia and those who want it to continue on its path of the European Union membership.
“A real war is being waged in Ukraine, with bombs, a war of conquest by Russia,” political analyst Zlatko Vujovic said. “Something similar is happening in Montenegro. There are no bombs, but there is a huge tension, a huge hybrid conflict in which the interests of Russia and its and Serbian intelligence services are interconnected.”
Other Eastern European states deemed enemies of Russia have also faced cyberattacks, mostly nuisance-level denial-of-service campaigns that render websites unreachable by flooding them with junk data but don’t damage them. Targets have included networks in Moldova, Slovenia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Albania.
Last week, Albania severed diplomatic relations with Iran and kicked out its diplomats after a cyberattack in July that it blamed on the Islamic Republic.
“Montenegro remains a target within both the public and private sector, as well as many other countries in that region," said Patrick Flynn, head of the advanced programs group at Trellix, a U.S.-based cybersecurity company. “We have observed a blend of historically based nation state actors and well-known ransomware groups."
“This recent focus on NATO member countries reinforces the need for hyper vigilance within key businesses as well as government (and) critical infrastructure cyber security environments,” he said in an email to the AP.
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AP writer Predrag Milic contributed.
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(CN) — Over the weekend, NATO-backed elite Ukrainian troops forced Russia into a humiliating retreat from the northeastern Kharkiv region in a major defeat for the Kremlin.
Six days ago, Ukraine launched a large-scale offensive on Russian troops holding towns and cities where the region of Kharkiv borders the pro-Russian breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk.
By Saturday, faced with fast-paced advances by Ukrainian forces backed by NATO weapons, intelligence and planning, Russia's defense ministry ordered its forces to pull back to avoid getting encircled. Reinforcements were sent in, but they apparently weren't sufficient to help Moscow hold out.
Both sides claimed massive losses – numbering in the thousands – were inflicted on the enemy. Videos on social media and distributed through official channels showed ambulances streaming into Kyiv, bloody close-range combat, dead soldiers on the battlefields, large blasts rocking towns and destroyed convoys.
On Sunday, Russia launched missiles at major thermal power plants in eastern and central Ukraine, causing massive blackouts in several regions. By Monday, Ukraine said it had restored power in most areas.
Russia claimed its strikes were in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on power grids in Russian-held areas of Ukraine. In recent weeks, Ukraine has continued to shell Russian-held territories, causing some civilian deaths. Russian shelling is also killing and wounding civilians.
Ukraine's military advances were hailed by many in the West as a decisive win that may have turned the tide of the war in Kyiv's favor and hopes of a Ukrainian victory are growing.
On Saturday, Moscow said its troops were “regrouping” and focusing on the “liberation” of Luhansk and Donetsk, two important mining and industrial regions that make up the so-called Donbas.
Fighting has raged in Donbas ever since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion on Feb. 24, declaring that Russia needed to end a long-simmering war there. The Donbas is home to large ethnic Russian populations. But previous peace agreements brokered by Germany and France failed to end the fighting.
The Donbas slipped into war in 2014 following the so-called Maidan Revolution which saw the overthrow of a pro-Russian Ukrainian president. Ever since, Ukraine has been in crisis with the conflict in eastern Ukraine taking on many aspects of a civil war.
“In order to achieve the declared goals of the special military operation for the liberation of Donbas, it was decided to regroup the Russian forces stationed near Balakleya and Izyum to boost efforts in the Donetsk direction,” said Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, the Russian's defense ministry spokesman.
Russian troops withdrew from the strategic small cities of Izyum and Kupyansk and took up position across the Oskil River and reservoir, according to battlefield reports.
“The speed of the Ukrainian advance is absolutely stunning,” said Franz-Stefan Gady, a military expert at International Institute for Strategic Studies, on Twitter. He said it appeared Russia suffered a “massive intelligence failure” by not being better prepared for Ukraine's attack from the Kharkiv direction.
The Institute for the Study of War, a Washington military think tank, called Ukraine's counteroffensive a “routing” and argued that Russia's northern Donbas front collapsed.
“Ukrainian forces have penetrated Russian lines to a depth of up to 70 kilometers in some places and captured over 3,000 square kilometers of territory in the past five days,” the think tank said in its latest report.
Ukraine has retaken “more territory than Russian forces have captured in all their operations since April,” it said.
It called Ukraine's likely total capture of Izyum “the most significant Ukrainian military achievement” since it forced Russia to abandon its efforts to storm Kyiv in March.
This is a developing story ….
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Newest OLAPLEX Ambassador Jimmy Paul Led Creative for Hair
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OLAPLEX, the brand that singlehandedly created the bond building hair category, was excited to reveal its partnership with the iconic fashion designer, Jason Wu at his NYFW Fall '22 show on September 10th. This collaboration marks a debut partnership for OLAPLEX at Fashion Week. Professional hair stylist and newest OLAPLEX ambassador, Jimmy Paul created the hair for the show and OLAPLEX products were used to bring Jimmy's vision to life.
Models walked the runway with sleek, braided twists, with the ends sticking out, short natural textured bobs and braids. Jimmy Paul credits the 90's minimal fashion trends for inspiring the hairstyles in the show. "I wanted the hair to look purposefully messy yet put together at the same time. It's a look that can be dressed up or dressed down. To achieve the look, prep hair with a smooth, brushed out-look by combining OLAPLEX No. 9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum and OLAPLEX No. 6 Bond Smoother. Using your fingers, pull hair back into a low pony and secure. Braid the pony and secure it with elastic, then twist into a low bun and leave the ends out. Secure with bobby pins and top off the look with OLAPLEX No. 7 Bonding Oil for high shine," said Jimmy Paul, hair stylist and OLAPLEX ambassador.
Jimmy Paul's work is frequently featured in some of the most prestigious media outlets globally and he has worked with photographers of international acclaim. He is also known for curating the runway look for some of the most iconic designers both in the U.S. and around the world. He credits OLAPLEX with helping him deliver stronger, heathier hair for his clients with their exclusive bond building technology. "I've been a fan of OLAPLEX for years, as I saw first-hand the immediate transformation in the hair," Jimmy Paul shared. "All of my clients want stronger, healthier hair with more shine and manageability so I'm thrilled to be their newest OLAPLEX ambassador as well as work alongside fashion designer, Jason Wu, on the hair for this season."
"Jimmy Paul is one of the most prolific hairstylists of the 21st century. He continuously raises the bar with styling creativity, all while putting the health of his clients' hair first to ensure they look and feel their best," said JuE Wong, Chief Executive Officer of OLAPLEX. "We are thrilled to add him to our amazing team of OLAPLEX Ambassadors."
"Jimmy has such a unique talent for bringing a concept to life with hair that not only compliments the clothes beautifully; he also brings a sense of glamour to everything that he does," says Jason Wu. "I am thrilled to be collaborating with Jimmy and OLAPLEX to complete my vision this season."
All OLAPLEX products contain a revolutionary bond-building technology with over 100 worldwide patents that created the bond-building hair care category and is exclusive to OLAPLEX. This technology penetrates the hair shaft working on the entire hair structure to rebuild the hair throughout. It builds a permanent bridge between the disulfide bonds. At the same time, it lessens and/or eliminates damage caused by molecules that eat protein from the hair by working faster than the damage can occur.
Since its founding, OLAPLEX has been proud to be non-toxic, cruelty-free, and vegan. OLAPLEX is free of over 50 questionable ingredients including Sulfates (SLS & SLES), Parabens, Phthalates, Phosphates. All OLAPLEX products have The Clean at Sephora seal and are proud of their continued commitment to reduce their secondary packaging and not add to their carbon footprint.
100% free of sulfates, phthalates, parabens, or gluten. Vegan. Color-safe.
Jimmy Paul, a Pittsburgh native, was inspired by his hairstylist mother to move to New York to pursue a career in freelance hairstyling. His editorial career began while working at the Oribe Salon on the Upper West Side, Over the course of his career, his work has been featured in some of the most prestigious publications and he has worked with photographers of international acclaim. Jimmy Paul is known for curating runway looks for some of the most iconic fashion designers in the U.S. and around the world. He has also collaborated with several haircare companies across product development, education and representing brands at NYFW.
Our humble beginnings started in a California garage, and since 2014, the brand quickly became a global sensation, paving the way for a completely new category of haircare called "bond-building." Today, OLAPLEX is one of the largest independent hair care brands in the world with over 100 worldwide patents. Our exclusive scientifically proven bond-building technology restores damaged and compromised hair by repairing it from the inside out. Simply put, this first-of-its-kind ingredient works two-fold to protect the hair from damage while simultaneously also being able to re-link the disulfide bonds back together. For all hair types, it provides immediate results to repair the 5 types of damage including chemical services, heat styling, mechanical damage, environmental damage and lifestyle or physiological changes.
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STOCKHOLM (CN) — For the first time in its 12-year history in parliament, Sweden's anti-immigration party is primed to hold the second greatest number of seats after one of the closest national elections in its history saw a nearly even split in votes for the country's left and right wings.
Officially the results of the race are still too close to call, with 94% of the ballots counted by the end of the business day Monday.
They show Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson's Social Democratic Party with almost 30% of the votes and thus likely to remain the country's largest party, a designation it has held since 2014.
Ulf Kristersson from the center-right Moderate Party has 19% of the votes, losing critical ground to the far-right Sweden Democrats, which got 20.6% of the 7.8 million votes, officially become the country's second-biggest party. The parties remain in opposition but could take over leadership on the liberal wing.
Because none of Sweden's eight parties can hold a majority of the 349-member parliament known as Riksdag, the different parties need to work together for laws to be passed. With the Sweden Democrats' party leader Jimmie Åkesson stating that he expects to be in government, Andersson and Kristersson will have to seek cooperation with the various smaller parties.
The Moderates and the Social Democrats have not diversified much in their political visions and promises to the Swedish citizens during the election campaign. Instead, both candidates have pledged stricter rules on crime, higher levels of safety, and more financial help to cope with the increasing energy prices and inflation.
Gang violence has been an overarching topic in the electoral campaign. Sweden has seen shots fired daily, and the country has already hit its current annual record of 47 shooting victims.
As violence has gradually moved out of the bigger cities to hitherto peaceful suburban areas near schools and kindergartens, the Swedish citizens have put more and more pressure on the politicians for a public safety crackdown.
During the last political duel, a mom by the name of Susanne Yakes left the room in silence by asking the prime minister candidates “how they think it feels to lose a child because they have not managed to put a stop to criminals.”
”This is precisely the reason why I became head of the party and later prime minister," Prime Minister Andersson said later in an interview with the main state news channel of neighboring Denmark. "My biggest priority is to turn over every rock to destroy the gangs and break the circulation driving crime.”
Other central issues for the Swedish voters have been the increasing gas, electricity and everyday consumer goods prices.
Even though the result is already in, the Swedish population will most likely have to wait a while for a new government constellation to take form. In 2018, negotiations took no less than 134 days before a Social Democratic minority government was ultimately established.
One of the main factors was the collective unwillingness from both the left and right wing to corporate with the Sweden Democrats, a party that entered parliament in 2010 with a platform of immigration rules and border control procedures. Having distances itself from the roots of its 1980s-era founders in the fascist and neo-Nazi movements, the Swedent Democrats wants asylum seekers barred from entering Sweden and to partially disqualify unemployed migrants from national welfare services.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — More than six years after the deadliest peacetime attack on Belgian soil, the trial of 10 men accused of the suicide bombings at a Brussels airport and an underground metro station opened Monday amid high security.
The only survivor among the Islamic State extremists who in 2015 struck the Bataclan theater in Paris, city cafes and France’s national stadium, Salah Abdeslam, is among the accused. In all, 32 people were killed in the March 22, 2016, Brussels attacks. Around 900 people were hurt or suffered mental trauma.
The 10 face charges including murder, attempted murder and membership of, or participation in, the activities of “a terrorist group” over the morning rush hour attacks at Belgium’s main airport and on a central commuter line. If convicted, some of them could be sentenced to terms of up to 30 years in prison.
Abdeslam, who was sentenced to life in prison without parole over the atrocities in Paris, was at the Brussels court on Monday but refused to take part, saying it was “unfair” that he should have to watch proceedings from inside a reinforced glass cubicle.
Sebastien Courtoy, a lawyer for another suspect, Smail Farisi, also complained about conditions. He said his client was “put on display like an animal in a cage. I want — I demand — to see the sick person who designed these cages to ask what kind of pleasure that person gets from this.”
For those who were hurt or lost loved ones, the trial will revive painful memories, but it also offers an opportunity for them to take a fresh step in their long recovery.
“It was a long wait for the victims, six years is very long. I think that on March 22, 2016, a very dark page started and the chapter is not finished today. But this is an important step for their recovery,” said Guillaume Lys, a lawyer for the V-Europe association representing the victims.
No images of the defendants in Monday’s trial proceedings were made public. Even a sketch artist who was allowed into the court room to work was advised not to release his drawings after the accused and their lawyers said they did not want the images published.
The hearing in what is one of the biggest jury trials ever held in Belgium was chiefly aimed at resolving technical and practical issues.
The court — located at the former headquarters of NATO on the outskirts of the Belgian capital — is due to sit again on Oct. 10 to pick a jury, with the trial proper starting on Oct. 13. More than 300 witnesses could be heard during the trial, which is expected to run for six to nine months.
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Lorne Cook in Brussels contributed to this report.
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(CN) — Clamoring for an independent review that the government says would unnecessarily delay its criminal investigation, a legal team for former President Donald Trump made the case in a federal court filing Monday that Trump's south Florida home is "a secure, controlled access compound."
Tallahassee-based attorney Chris Kise signed the 21-page reply for Trump, which urges U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon not to disturb her order for a special master review of what Kise calls a “discrete set of just over 100 documents” that the FBI seized from Mar-a-Lago in an Aug. 8 raid.
Because the court did not make findings as to the classification status of any of the documents, “there still remains a disagreement as to the classification status of the documents," Kise wrote.
“The Government’s position therefore assumes a fact not yet established,” the brief continues.
Judge Cannon issued the order for a special master last Monday, giving the government and Trump’s legal team until the end of the week to file a proposed list by the of people with high-level security clearance who could do the job.
The Department of Justice quickly informed the 11th Circuit of its plans to appeal that judgment while also filing a 21-page motion with the Trump-appointed Cannon for a partial stay of her order.
Both parties filed their proposed candidates for special master over the weekend. Trump's attorneys asked the government on Monday to respond to their opposition filing by Sept. 22.
Judge Cannon’s order allows the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to keep using all of the more than 11,000 seized documents for its classification review and national security risk assessment but otherwise blocks the Department of Justice and FBI from using roughly 100 documents designated as classified as part of its criminal investigation.
Trump is under investigation for removing government records from the White House at the end of his single term as president on Jan. 20, 2021, and storing them at his 12-acre estate in West Palm Beach.
The FBI raided the Mar-a-Lago compound on Aug. 8 and seized 20 boxes of documents, including 11 sets of classified documents, according to records unsealed by the court last month. Among the more than 11,000 seized files were the grant of clemency to the former president's close ally Roger Stone, binders of photos and what is described as “info re: President of France.”
The former president brought the motion for judicial oversight of the government’s review of the seized materials last month.
Cannon, 41, served as an assistant U.S. attorney in Florida before Trump nominated her to the federal bench in 2020. The Senate confirmed her appointment in a 56-21 vote.
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MIAMI, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveHire, the globally-leading Direct Sourcing and Total Talent platform, and Raise Recruiting continue to build momentum and exceptional results in the Direct Sourcing space for contingent workforce hiring.
LiveHire's Direct Sourcing solution has enabled Raise to leverage their clients' brands to attract and hire contingent workers through a private talent community resulting in: lower costs to their workforce program, faster placements, and improved quality of hires with an exceptional candidate experience. Raise has achieved:
- Candidate response rates as quickly as 7 minutes through LiveHire's native text message, showcasing the power of a positive brand experience and two-way texting to reduce administrative time and improve time-to-fill;
- Raise was able to make 18% of total program placements within the first 3 months of launching for a client;
- And made 44 offers in a single day at a career fair for Intuitive Surgical through the Direct Sourcing technology.
"LiveHire's sourcing technology provided an optimal candidate pool and highly successful job fair experience for Intuitive" says Wendy Patience O'Brien, Sr. Human Resources Program Manager, Contingent Workforce at Intuitive Surgical.
Raise and LiveHire are pleased to announce two new Fortune 100 clients in global IT infrastructure and global agricultural and food processing.
"LiveHire is delighted to partner with Raise to deliver significant outcomes for our clients in Direct Sourcing. Our combined strength in award-winning candidate experience and employment brand stewardship lead to exceptional outcomes in speed and quality of hire. We are truly honored to partner with Raise who creates consistent and successful case studies as the market opens up to the power of direct sourcing done right." – Karen Gonzalez, EVP North America LiveHire
"Partnering with LiveHire as a curator for the last 2 years has enabled us to create a seamless direct sourcing solution that scales quickly and efficiently exceeding client expectations. In addition, it allows for an elevated candidate experience combining high tech with high touch." – Michael Leacy Chief Sales Office and EVP Raise Recruiting
LiveHire will be showcasing their Direct Sourcing platform at the CWS Summit in Dallas, Texas on September 19-20, 2022 at booth #325.
About LiveHire
LiveHire is a globally-leading recruitment and direct sourcing platform - enabling clients to attract and engage both permanent employees and contingent workers to deliver Total Talent and Direct Sourcing solutions. LiveHire offers an award-winning candidate experience and provides talent-on-demand through its unique talent pooling and 2-way text messaging functionality, having successfully enabled end-to-end recruitment from sourcing through to hire of diverse workforces for over 200 clients across 20 verticals globally. For more information, visit www.livehire.com/us.
About Raise Recruiting
Raise Recruiting is part of the parent company, The Ian Martin Group. The Ian Martin Group has a 65-year history of staffing service delivery in contractor recruitment and management, permanent placement, direct sourcing, and Employer of Record (EOR) payroll services. They combine a people-centric strategy with business model innovation to match people with jobs across a broad range of industries and specializations. And the better the match, the better our world.
As the only staffing partner in North America that is a Certified B Corporation and PAR Committed with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, they're changing the way staffing is done—to benefit everyone. They work to benefit all our stakeholders and to meet higher social and environmental standards than the average company. That means when you engage with them as an employer, or apply for one of their jobs, you're supporting their mission to use business as a force for good.
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Lisa Picard brings 25 years of real estate experience and joins Sway Ventures as a Partner, investing in the sustainable digital transformation of the built world.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sway Ventures today announced that multi-decade commercial real estate operator and former Blackstone backed, EQ Office CEO, Lisa Picard has joined the firm as a Partner. Picard adds to the PropTech investing team at Sway Ventures, which includes Ray Wirta, former Chairman of CBRE; Doug Holte, CEO for Hines Global Innovation & ESG; Stephanie Fuhrman, former MD of Innovation at Greystar; and Mollie Fadule, Chief Financial & Investment Officer at JPI Companies; among others.
"We are so excited to welcome Lisa to Sway Ventures and are confident that her extensive experience across commercial real estate as an operator will be an asset to our investing team and portfolio companies alike," said Brian Nugent, Founding General Partner at Sway Ventures. "We have no doubt she will be a valuable contributor to Sway's PropTech investing practice." Venture Partner, Ray Wirta added, "It's rare to see such a seasoned real estate veteran like Lisa join the world of PropTech investing."
"I'm thrilled to be joining the team at Sway Ventures at a time of evolution and maturation for PropTech," said Lisa Picard. "We are witnessing a major shift in the real estate space as technology is fundamentally transforming the industry and redefining everything from the client experience, to how owners and operators manage risk. Sway Ventures was an early mover in the space nearly a decade ago, and I'm looking forward to deploying capital into the next generation of category-leading PropTech companies."
Picard joins Sway following her 25-year career in nearly every area in real estate having developed $8+ billion in complex ground-up projects (i.e., office, multifamily, hotel, and mixed-use). Most recently, she was the CEO of Blackstone's office investment platform, EQ Office, leading the 200-person organization and strategy for a portfolio valued at over $27 billion.
Picard has a track record for innovative, high-quality projects that push the market in areas of customer experience and sustainability. Picard holds two master's degrees from MIT and continues to lecture on topics including design thinking and mindful leadership, as well as driving innovation and understanding risk. Prior to Blackstone, she opened the West Coast office for Skanska Commercial Development launching four development deals in five years valued at over $3 billion (with successful exits to institutional investors).
Picard has also held leadership positions at Canyon Ranch Resorts and Hines and spent several years developing investment strategies for three different institutional funds on new and existing multifamily and industrial assets. She brings formidable asset management, innovation, and business transformation expertise to Sway Ventures.
"Lisa has been someone that founders like myself look up to when it comes to her insight and vision around the transformation of this industry," said Matt Ellis, CEO and founder of Measurabl, a Sway Ventures PropTech portfolio company. "Her addition is a further vote of confidence in the team at Sway, and we look forward to working with her."
Sway Ventures has deep roots in both the real estate and construction sectors with nearly a decade of investing expertise across all stages. They were early investors in a number of pioneering PropTech companies, including Measurabl, the ESG platform built for commercial real estate, OpenGov, the modern cloud software for government, and Camino, a next-generation platform for permitting, licensing, and remote inspections. Since 2013, Sway Ventures has invested more than $80 million in PropTech and adjacent companies.
Sway Ventures is a US-based venture capital firm that backs industry-disrupting founders from inception to exit. For nearly a decade, Sway Ventures has invested in 65+ companies across four foundational industries: Finance, Real Estate, Retail, and Supply Chain. They look for teams with an ambitious vision to sustainably lead their industry. Sway Ventures like to invest early, deliver value, and continue to back companies as they grow. For more information on Sway Ventures and its portfolio companies, please visit, https://swayvc.com.
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Newest OLAPLEX Ambassador Jimmy Paul Led Creative for Hair
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OLAPLEX, the brand that singlehandedly created the bond building hair category, was excited to reveal its partnership with the iconic fashion designer, Jason Wu at his NYFW Fall '22 show on September 10th. This collaboration marks a debut partnership for OLAPLEX at Fashion Week. Professional hair stylist and newest OLAPLEX ambassador, Jimmy Paul created the hair for the show and OLAPLEX products were used to bring Jimmy's vision to life.
Models walked the runway with sleek, braided twists, with the ends sticking out, short natural textured bobs and braids. Jimmy Paul credits the 90's minimal fashion trends for inspiring the hairstyles in the show. "I wanted the hair to look purposefully messy yet put together at the same time. It's a look that can be dressed up or dressed down. To achieve the look, prep hair with a smooth, brushed out-look by combining OLAPLEX No. 9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum and OLAPLEX No. 6 Bond Smoother. Using your fingers, pull hair back into a low pony and secure. Braid the pony and secure it with elastic, then twist into a low bun and leave the ends out. Secure with bobby pins and top off the look with OLAPLEX No. 7 Bonding Oil for high shine," said Jimmy Paul, hair stylist and OLAPLEX ambassador.
Jimmy Paul's work is frequently featured in some of the most prestigious media outlets globally and he has worked with photographers of international acclaim. He is also known for curating the runway look for some of the most iconic designers both in the U.S. and around the world. He credits OLAPLEX with helping him deliver stronger, heathier hair for his clients with their exclusive bond building technology. "I've been a fan of OLAPLEX for years, as I saw first-hand the immediate transformation in the hair," Jimmy Paul shared. "All of my clients want stronger, healthier hair with more shine and manageability so I'm thrilled to be their newest OLAPLEX ambassador as well as work alongside fashion designer, Jason Wu, on the hair for this season."
"Jimmy Paul is one of the most prolific hairstylists of the 21st century. He continuously raises the bar with styling creativity, all while putting the health of his clients' hair first to ensure they look and feel their best," said JuE Wong, Chief Executive Officer of OLAPLEX. "We are thrilled to add him to our amazing team of OLAPLEX Ambassadors."
"Jimmy has such a unique talent for bringing a concept to life with hair that not only compliments the clothes beautifully; he also brings a sense of glamour to everything that he does," says Jason Wu. "I am thrilled to be collaborating with Jimmy and OLAPLEX to complete my vision this season."
All OLAPLEX products contain a revolutionary bond-building technology with over 100 worldwide patents that created the bond-building hair care category and is exclusive to OLAPLEX. This technology penetrates the hair shaft working on the entire hair structure to rebuild the hair throughout. It builds a permanent bridge between the disulfide bonds. At the same time, it lessens and/or eliminates damage caused by molecules that eat protein from the hair by working faster than the damage can occur.
Since its founding, OLAPLEX has been proud to be non-toxic, cruelty-free, and vegan. OLAPLEX is free of over 50 questionable ingredients including Sulfates (SLS & SLES), Parabens, Phthalates, Phosphates. All OLAPLEX products have The Clean at Sephora seal and are proud of their continued commitment to reduce their secondary packaging and not add to their carbon footprint.
100% free of sulfates, phthalates, parabens, or gluten. Vegan. Color-safe.
Jimmy Paul, a Pittsburgh native, was inspired by his hairstylist mother to move to New York to pursue a career in freelance hairstyling. His editorial career began while working at the Oribe Salon on the Upper West Side, Over the course of his career, his work has been featured in some of the most prestigious publications and he has worked with photographers of international acclaim. Jimmy Paul is known for curating runway looks for some of the most iconic fashion designers in the U.S. and around the world. He has also collaborated with several haircare companies across product development, education and representing brands at NYFW.
Our humble beginnings started in a California garage, and since 2014, the brand quickly became a global sensation, paving the way for a completely new category of haircare called "bond-building." Today, OLAPLEX is one of the largest independent hair care brands in the world with over 100 worldwide patents. Our exclusive scientifically proven bond-building technology restores damaged and compromised hair by repairing it from the inside out. Simply put, this first-of-its-kind ingredient works two-fold to protect the hair from damage while simultaneously also being able to re-link the disulfide bonds back together. For all hair types, it provides immediate results to repair the 5 types of damage including chemical services, heat styling, mechanical damage, environmental damage and lifestyle or physiological changes.
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – A student was charged after making a threat over the weekend toward another student and a school in Greenville County.
According to the Greenville County School District, law enforcement was notified that a student from Hughes Academy made a threat toward another student and the school.
School officials said the threat was recorded on a video and included a weapon and the message was shared on social media.
The Greenville Police Department identified and located the student and the weapon.
The 12-year-old student was charged with threatening schools, possession of a firearm by a person under the age of 18 and unlawful communication.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – A Democratic nominee for the North Carolina General Assembly is scheduled to be in Guilford County District Court on Monday morning to face weapons charges from an arrest just after last year’s General Election.
Sherrie Young , the Democrat chosen to face incumbent state Rep. Jon Hardister (R-Whitsett) in the race for North Carolina House District 59, was arrested by Greensboro Police on Nov. 7 and charged with discharging a firearm in the city and “go armed to terror people,” both misdemeanors, the Guilford Court docket says.
Young, whose listed address is 205 Windhill Court in Greensboro, did not answer the phone number listed on her file with the state Board of Elections. The phone was not set up for voicemail, its default message said.
Neither did Young respond to an email sent by WGHP to the address she used to correspond before the primary.
Young beat another newcomer, Eddie Aday of Gibsonville, by about a 3-1 margin in May to earn the right to face Hardister, who is seeking a seventh term in the House and serves as its majority whip. Hardister was unopposed in the primary.
Young’s case is in District Court, and no prosecuting attorney had been assigned. Neither does the file also does not name an attorney representing Young, court spokesperson Steve Cole said.
Cole said its unclear what would take place – including whether a trial would be held – at the appearance but that it could be about Young’s representation.
A spokesperson for the Greensboro Police Department said she would try to find the police report about the case, but she has not provided that report to WGHP.
The Rhino Times did see the report and said that Young was arrested at 9:22 p.m. at 5315 Ian Dr. “for discharging a handgun. She reportedly had threatened people with a handgun and fired it within 150 feet of a residence.”
Go armed to terror people is a broad charge under state statute that has four requirements for a person to be found guilty if that person:
- Arms himself or herself with an unusual and dangerous weapon.
- For the purpose of terrifying others.
- Goes about on public highways.
- In a manner to cause terror to the people.
The law has been applied in several cases for a variety of circumstances.
The election
Young defeated Aday in the primary even though she had no prior election experience, did little campaigning and raised or spent very little money. She has no campaign website and a very limited presence on the omnibus voting information site Ballotpedia.com.
In the spring she told WGHP that she decided to enter the race “to make a difference in my community tremendously. Being a voice for the people is the most important structure in areas of environmental awareness, fair regulations and over taxation.”
In response to specific questions about what she would which decisions she would like to see the General Assembly review, Young wrote:
“Some decisions I’d like to take for re-review are justice system policies and procedures.”
Absentee balloting is under way for the election on Nov. 8, and early voting starts Oct. 20. | https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/democratic-nominee-for-north-carolina-house-facing-gun-related-charges/ | 2022-09-12T16:25:09Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/democratic-nominee-for-north-carolina-house-facing-gun-related-charges/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Some leaders in states with strict abortion bans say exceptions for rape or incest victims aren’t needed because emergency contraceptives can be used instead. But medical professionals and advocates for rape survivors say that while emergency contraception is a helpful tool, it’s not always foolproof, and getting access to these emergency measures in the short time frame in which they would be effective may not be realistic for someone who has just been assaulted.
Here’s a look at emergency contraceptives and what some people are saying.
WHAT ARE EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVES?
Emergency contraceptives are used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if a method of birth control fails.
Two types of medications, sometimes referred to as “morning after pills,” are available: levonorgestrel, known by the popular brand name Plan B; and ulipristal acetate, known under the brand ella. They should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex.
The pills prevent ovulation, which is when an egg is released from an ovary, said Dr. Jonah Fleisher, director of the Center for Reproductive Health at the University of Illinois in Chicago. If an egg is not released, it cannot be fertilized.
ARE THEY THE SAME AS ABORTION PILLS?
No. Emergency contraceptives prevent a pregnancy. The abortion pill, mifepristone, ends a pregnancy after a fertilized egg has implanted in the lining of a woman’s uterus. It’s commonly administered with the drug misoprostol and can be taken up to 11 weeks after the first day of a woman’s last period.
DOES EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION WORK?
Not 100% of the time. The pills’ effectiveness improves the sooner they are taken after unprotected sex, doctors said. The drugs won’t prevent pregnancies if they are taken before sex, Fleisher said.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Plan B for use up to 72 hours, or three days, after unprotected sex. Ella is approved for up to 120 hours, or five days.
Timing is important because sperm can live inside a woman’s body for up to five days, so a woman can still get pregnant if ovulation occurs after intercourse, said Dr. Dana Stone, an OB-GYN in Oklahoma City. If a woman has ovulated prior to intercourse, the pills are unlikely to help.
“So that’s where the failure comes in. It’s based on the timing,” Stone said.
A woman’s weight also may play a role, though there is conflicting information on that. Guidance from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology says levonorgestrel may be less effective in women with a body mass index that’s over 25. The organization says some research suggests ulipristal acetate also has lower effectiveness among women with a BMI that’s 30 or higher.
However, the FDA found conflicting data and reached no conclusion in a 2016 review of the effectiveness of levonorgestrel in women who weigh more than 165 pounds or have a BMI above 25. The agency said additional research should be a priority.
Another form of emergency contraception, a copper intrauterine device, is seen as the most effective method, if inserted into a woman’s uterus within five days of unprotected sex. Its effectiveness is not dependent on weight, Fleisher said.
A doctor or nurse must insert a copper IUD, which can remain in place for many years as a regular form of birth control.
Plan B can be purchased over the counter by anyone 17 or older, but younger people need a prescription. Ella requires a prescription.
WHAT DID THEY SAY?
Officials in some states, such as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and South Carolina state Rep. Doug Gilliam, point to emergency contraceptives as a reason abortion bans don’t need exceptions for rape or incest.
During an Aug. 31 House debate, Gilliam said, in a hypothetical case of a 12-year-old raped by her father, the child would have “choices” and wouldn’t be “forced” to carry a pregnancy. Among them, he said, she could go to the hospital and get an emergency contraceptive, or go to the store and get one without a prescription.
Pressed by a fellow lawmaker on who would take the girl to the store to get the pill, he initially replied “The ambulance,” then corrected himself and said, “The hospital when she’s there.”
In a follow-up interview with The Associated Press, the Republican lawmaker said he did not mean to suggest that an ambulance would take a girl to a store, but that if she were to go to the hospital, she would likely be offered emergency contraception.
“I don’t want anybody to think that I told you a 12-year-old that just been raped … is going to call an ambulance to go to a store,” he said. “I just let them know the options were out there, and one of them was emergency medical contraceptives.”
WHAT ABOUT RAPE VICTIMS?
Most rape victims don’t report the crime to law enforcement, according to Jude Foster, advocacy medical forensic and prevention programs director for the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Many also may not go in for immediate medical care. Not everyone knows that emergency contraceptives are an option and part of a routine rape exam, or that such an exam is free.
“Why is sexual assault used as a political football when you are talking about access to reproductive care?” Foster said. “Please don’t. It just really frustrates me.”
Stone said the belief that a woman can just take Plan B if she is raped is misguided.
“We need all kinds of options for women because nothing is a one size fits all,” Stone said. “People have transportation problems, they have financial problems. There are always barriers to some percentage of women that will keep them from accessing this in the short time frame that they have.” | https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/morning-after-pill-not-always-option-after-rape-medical-professionals/ | 2022-09-12T16:25:15Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/morning-after-pill-not-always-option-after-rape-medical-professionals/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The American Culinary Federation of Greater Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Brewing Company will come together to host their 10th annual brew launch event on September 15.
Each year, chefs from the Greater Grand Rapids area submit their work to brew beer with the team at Grand Rapids Brewing Company. The brewing team at Grand Rapids Brewing Company reviews submissions and chooses a winner to continue the work inside their brewery.
Guests will receive freshly prepared foods from local chefs, music, prizes, and a fun-filled evening with friends and the winning brew.
This year’s and two-time winner, Chef Nicholas Gonring, North American Corporate Consulting Chef for Gordon's Food Service, will brew the beer with the brewers at GRBC for the Brew Launch Event.
The Grand Rapids American Culinary Brew Launch Party starts at 6 p.m. at Grand Rapids Brewing Company.
Tickets cost $15 per person and can be purchased at Eventbrite.
Funds will support the local ACF chapter and all the community events, scholarships, and advancements for all food service persons in the Grand Rapids community and beyond! | https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/enjoy-food-and-brews-from-local-chefs-at-2022-grand-rapids-american-culinary-brew-launch-party | 2022-09-12T16:25:28Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/enjoy-food-and-brews-from-local-chefs-at-2022-grand-rapids-american-culinary-brew-launch-party | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
From mint juleps to old fashions, bourbon lovers will want to head to Kalamazoo for the inaugural Bourbon Fest event on September 17.
Kalamazoo Bourbon Fest is an indoor bourbon festival hosted at The Foundry. The event features more than 200 whiskeys, bourbon, and a few non-bourbon options such as beer, wine & non-alcoholic options.
In addition to the great beverage selection, there will be food trucks, live music, vendors, and more.
Kalamazoo Bourbon Fest will have two sessions for guests to enjoy the event: 4 to 7 p.m. and 8 to 11 pm.
Tickets cost $50 for General Admission and $100 for VIP.
Learn more and purchase tickets at kalamazoobourbonfest.com. | https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/kalamazoo-bourbon-festival-happening-on-september-17 | 2022-09-12T16:25:41Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/kalamazoo-bourbon-festival-happening-on-september-17 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
You Need a D&H Network Partners Exhibitor Presence on the Cloud Comes Down 0 to Your Difference ® – That Special, Existing, Intune – or a Brand and It Must.\nA new trend seems in a constant need to be seen that more exhibitors can gain attention in show market with minimal efforts while offering something to a prospect in one stop. A Black pastor who was arrested by white police officers while watering the flowers of a neighbor who was out of town filed a federal lawsuit alleging the ordeal violated his constitutional rights and caused lingering problems including emotional distress and anxiety.
Michael Jennings filed the lawsuit Friday night against three officers and the central Alabama town of Childersburg requesting a jury trial and seeking an unspecified amount of money.
Jennings’ lawyers held a news conference outside the Birmingham federal courthouse on Saturday to discuss the lawsuit, and the NAACP, the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, and other groups planned a rally afterward at a downtown park.
“I’m here for accountability, and I’m here for justice,” Jennings told the news conference.
The suit alleged the actions of Officers Christopher Smith and Justin Gable, Sgt. Jeremy Brooks and the city violated rights protecting against unlawful arrest and guaranteeing free speech. He cited multiple continuing problems including post-traumatic stress disorder and humiliation.
Childersburg city attorney Reagan Rumsey didn’t return an email seeking comment.
Jennings, 56, was arrested in May after a white neighbor called 911 and said a “younger Black male” and gold SUV were at a house while the owners — who are friends of Jennings and had asked him to watch their home — were away.
Jennings identified himself as “Pastor Jennings” but refused to provide identification to the officers, who arrested him on a charge of obstructing government operations after a 20-minute confrontation that included raised voices on both sides.
Filed in municipal court, the charge was dismissed within days at the request of the then-police chief. Jennings’ attorneys last month released police body camera video that was obtained following a records request to the city, located 55 miles (88 kilometers) southeast of Birmingham.
Benard Simelton, president of the Alabama branch of the NAACP, said the officers who arrested Jennings did “so many things” that weren't in line with good community policing tactics.
“These poor judgment decisions reflect poorly on the type of training the Childersburg police officers receive … if they were acting in accordance within police guidelines,” Simelton said in a statement.
While Jennings could have filed a claim against the city seeking damages, attorney Harry Daniels said that wasn't done because the arrest was well within the time frame allowed by law for a lawsuit. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/black-preacher-arrested-while-watering-flowers-sues-police | 2022-09-12T16:26:05Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/black-preacher-arrested-while-watering-flowers-sues-police | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Edwards posted a video from his car on Instagram. In the video, he rolls down the window and makes derogatory comments about a group of men standing on a sidewalk.
Following backlash, Edwards issued an apology on Twitter, where he has 179,000 followers.
"What I said was immature, hurtful, and disrespectful, and I’m incredibly sorry," Edwards said. "It’s unacceptable for me or anyone to use that language in such a hurtful way, there’s no excuse for it, at all. I was raised better than that!"
Edwards has not apologized to his 1.2 million followers on Instagram, where the video was posted.
It's unclear whether Edwards will face disciplinary action from the NBA. In the past, it has fined and suspended numerous players for making homophobic remarks. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/nba-star-apologizes-after-making-homophobic-remarks-on-instagram | 2022-09-12T16:26:23Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/nba-star-apologizes-after-making-homophobic-remarks-on-instagram | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A box holding two letters sent 80 years ago was among the donations at a Goodwill Store in Kentucky.
They were addressed to Elizabeth W. Smith at a P. O. Box in Bristol, Pennsylvania.
They were written by Navy seaman Robert Ballantine, gunners mate, 3rd class, aboard the USS LST-385.
Goodwill isn't sure how the letters ended up in Bellevue, Kentucky, but they're trying to find out.
"And something like this, the family would want. You know, you'd want the grandson to be able to hold his grandfather's letter and read his words." Goodwill spokesperson Michael Flannery told WLWT.
The news outlet reported that the first letter was sent from the naval training center in Great Lakes, Illinois.
The second letter was sent from aboard the ship, WLWT reported.
Goodwill said they are trying to find Ballantine's next of kin so they can return the letters to them, the news outlet reported. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/world-war-ii-letters-found-in-goodwill-donations-in-kentucky | 2022-09-12T16:29:49Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/world-war-ii-letters-found-in-goodwill-donations-in-kentucky | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Church food booths served a purpose as well as good food
For the past several years I have written my September article for the paper about some aspect of our Muskingum County Fair.
If you ask people what they like most about the fair, many times the answer will have to do with food. This August at the fair I went to visit with folks at the six food stands that were sponsored by area churches. Those were Anchor Church, Coburn United Methodist, First United Pentecostal, Meadow Farm, Rolling Plains United Methodist and Unity Church of the Nazarene. These churches vary in size of Sunday worship from less than 100 to more than 500.
A 93-year-old gentleman from Coburn said he remembered going to the fair with his mother when he was a boy and eating at the church food stand. Coburn has been at its present location since 1966, but no history is known of previous locations.
Meadow Farm and Rolling Plains have served food at the fair for more than 60 years. Unity Church of the Nazarene has 13 years of service, Anchor Church has four years and the First United Pentecostal Church got the opportunity to come just two weeks before the fair. They put their booth together so they could use their profits to do some repairs to their church building after the June hailstorm.
All of the people I talked with at each of the church stands were upbeat about serving at the fair and saw it as a ministry of outreach and a time of fellowship, work and fun. The churches had from 20 to 40 workers each day at the fair, plus the work crews at the churches who prepared food and sent it in to the fair.
All of the churches served sandwiches and some side dishes. Some served dinners and all had pies, mostly homemade. What one calls fair food is good, but it is nice to be able to sit a tired body in a chair to enjoy homemade food and all the church stands had tables and chairs.
Some church stands have specialties. Meadow Farm has always served pork sausage for breakfast and throughout the day. Anchor Church also served breakfast. Rolling Plains served corn on the cob. I was told last year one gentleman ate 127 ears of corn, but this year he only ate 84.
The profits from these food stands does not go to the church general funds, but will be used for local ministries and missions and special projects like Christian School, Bible Quiz team, Christ's Table, family assistance, church food pantries, Tru-light ministries and homeless shelters to name a few.
At the Meadow Farm stand I talked with Peggy James, age 95. She worked at the stand every day. Oh, if we all could have her abilities and devotion.
Iris Eppley is a member of the Farm Bureau Council. | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/09/12/church-food-booths-served-a-purpose-as-well-as-good-food/65767818007/ | 2022-09-12T16:43:48Z | zanesvilletimesrecorder.com | control | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/09/12/church-food-booths-served-a-purpose-as-well-as-good-food/65767818007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Body of Dresden man found near Dillon State Park
ZANESVILLE − The body of Robert A. Marshall, 44, of Dresden, was found near Dillon State Park at about 9:30 am on Sunday. He had been reported missing by his family earlier that morning. No further information will be released, said Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz, pending an autopsy and investigation.
Lutz addressed rumors spread through social media on Sunday. "There were no bodies found in any dumpsters or near any motels" he said via press release on Monday. "Those on social media that post non-factual information really do hinder our investigations and should really refrain from posting things without the knowledge of what is true and what isn't.
"Those reading anything on social media should take into consideration the source of the information you are reading and the probability of whether or not it is true," he said.
Anyone with information about the case should contact Detective Brady Hittle at 740-452-3637 extension 6047. | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/09/12/dresden-ohio-man-found-dead-near-dillon-state-park/69486684007/ | 2022-09-12T16:43:50Z | zanesvilletimesrecorder.com | control | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/09/12/dresden-ohio-man-found-dead-near-dillon-state-park/69486684007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Footprints 4 Justice striving to bring families closure
ZANESVILLE — Lena Wilson has been helping families and friends look for answers to cold cases for years.
It's why she wanted to help the family of Jordan Rivera, who passed away on Aug. 5, by holding the Footprints 4 Justice event on Saturday at the steps of the Muskingum County Courthouse.
The Respite Center, which helps homeless people, sponsored the event, and around 30 people were in attendance.
"We want to get justice for families who don't have closure," said Wilson, the founder of Golden Hearts, a Voice for the Voiceless. "We want to leave our message by putting the victims' names in footprints that lead up the steps of the courthouse. We want to remind law enforcement that everyone, especially the people we are remembering today, deserves justice."
The Rivera family, including Jordan's mother, Shannon Curtis, attended the event. They believe there is more to Jordan's death than what law enforcement has told them.
Jordan's body was found on Aug. 5 in a shed on a property on Culbertson Road.
His aunt, Mindi Miller, noted Jordan was a former drug user but had been clean for "eight or nine months."
His uncle, Ricky Rivera, said, "(Law enforcement) told us he overdosed, but we want to know why his body was in a shed for three days. It seems like there's more to it."
Wilson believes Jordan's death is connected to others in the area. That gives hope to his grandmother Jeannie Everett.
"There seems to be more pieces to the puzzle so we want to find some answers," she said.
The people in attendance also represented others, including Barb Frame, Travis Robbins, Santana Ivey, Stephanie Gallis and Angela Kennedy.
Kathy Huber, the daughter of Barb Frame who went missing in 1985, attends these events regularly. She, along with the rest of her family, want answers. Events like these allow them to keep putting their mom's name out there hoping someone will come forward with information.
"She disappeared, and she was never found," Huber said. "We would appreciate any information from anyone willing to come forward. We don't want to forget our mom, and we'll never stop looking for her. We just want closure."
The footprints left on the sidewalk and steps recognized the loved ones lost to many, said Wilson. She will continue to work and assist those families in an effort to find answers to their questions.
"We want to lift the victims up to the air, give voices to the voiceless," Wilson noted. "There are too many unresolved murders and cases around here. We want to help put those puzzles together and remind people that there are cases still unsolved. Anyone who remembers anything or has any information, even a little bit, should come forward to help.
"We're going to do our part to support these families. We want to get them answers and hopefully, give them the closure they deserve."
Anyone with information about Jordan's case should call 740-408-1204, and people with information about other cases should contact local law enforcement.
bhannahs@gannett.com; @brandonhannahs | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/09/12/footprints-4-justice-striving-to-bring-families-closure/66798101007/ | 2022-09-12T16:43:50Z | zanesvilletimesrecorder.com | control | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/09/12/footprints-4-justice-striving-to-bring-families-closure/66798101007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Zane State, Mid-East to help develop workforce for semiconductor industry
ZANESVILLE − Zane State College and Mid-East Career and Technology Centers will serve as partner institutions in the Appalachian Semiconductor Education and Technical (ASCENT) Ecosystem through grant funding awarded by Intel to lead institution Ohio University. The ASCENT program will create an inclusive workforce development and training program to cultivate the next generation of skilled technical professionals for Ohio’s emerging semiconductor industry.
The funding is part of the Intel Semiconductor Education and Research Program for Ohio announced Friday in conjunction with Intel’s groundbreaking ceremony for its leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany.
Over the next three years, ASCENT will collaboratively develop and deliver diverse educational options across the region including stackable certificates, associate degrees and bachelor’s and graduate degrees that prepare students for career opportunities created by Intel’s arrival to Ohio.
“Zane State College is thrilled to be a part of this transformational work and ready to collaborate with Ohio University and our other Appalachian partner institutions," said ZSC President Chad Brown. "Through our combined efforts to level-set semiconductor manufacturing education programs across the region by documenting, aligning and strengthening educational pathways, the ASCENT program will allow us to expand STEM education and produce a pipeline of the skilled and talented workforce needed for the future."
“We are excited about the opportunities the ASCENT grant will provide to our career-tech students and community and look forward to growing our relationship with Ohio University and Intel in the future,” Mid-East CTC Superintendent Matt Sheridan said.
The ASCENT program will be led by OU and be comprised of a broad coalition of eight other institutions, colleges and technical centers across the southeastern Appalachian region of Ohio. Each will play a vital role in the visualization, delivery and programming of the overall ASCENT Ecosystem.
Eight proposals were selected from leading Ohio institutions, including OU. Each proposal included collaborative efforts with other higher education institutions, representing more than 80 institutions across the state of Ohio. In total, the eight leading Ohio institutions will receive $17.7 million in funding over a three-year period.
Intel expects this first iteration of the program to produce nearly 9,000 graduates for the industry and provide more than 2,300 scholarships over three years helping diversify the talent pipeline.
“Intel is excited to be in Ohio, the new Silicon Heartland and home to what will be one of our most sophisticated semiconductor manufacturing plants in the world,” said Jim Evers, Intel vice president and Ohio general manager. “Higher education plays a key role in the future success of our industry. We’re proud to support these institutions from every corner of the state as they work to build the workforce of tomorrow.”
Intel’s Semiconductor Education and Research Program for Ohio was announced in March as part of the company’s pledge to invest $100 million in education and research collaborations with universities, community colleges and technical educators in Ohio and across the U.S. The program is designed to help build a pipeline of talent and bolster research programs. Of its $100 million investment, Intel designated $50 million specifically to Ohio colleges and universities. | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/09/12/zane-state-mid-east-to-help-develop-workforce-for-semiconductor-industry/68002126007/ | 2022-09-12T16:43:51Z | zanesvilletimesrecorder.com | control | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/09/12/zane-state-mid-east-to-help-develop-workforce-for-semiconductor-industry/68002126007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BALTIMORE — Two days after Queen Elizabeth II's passing, a horse she bred won at a racecourse in Maryland.
On Saturday, West Newton, a 6-year-old gelding, managed to come back to win the second race at Pimlico Race Course after a rough start in sixth place.
The hurdler won by a half-length while covering a firm 1 1/8-mile turf course in 1:52.12, according to Maryland Jockey Club.
Newton was bred by the late monarch and is out of the mare Queen's Prize. This is Newton's fourth career win in 19 starts.
On Thursday, the British monarch died following a 70-year reign on the throne.
On Saturday, her son King Charles III was formally proclaimed sovereign in a ceremony in London. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/horse-bred-by-queen-elizabeth-ii-wins-at-pimlico-days-after-she-died | 2022-09-12T16:48:21Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/horse-bred-by-queen-elizabeth-ii-wins-at-pimlico-days-after-she-died | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The World Meteorological Organization projected that the Earth will experience its third year in a row of a La Niña climate pattern, placing the odds at 70%.
The WMO said that La Niña conditions in the Pacific Ocean intensified through the late summer, increasing the organization’s confidence. La Niñas generally are caused by strong trade winds that force cooler water in the South Pacific farther north. This generally forces warmer ocean currents farther west in the Pacific.
“It is exceptional to have three consecutive years with a La Niña event. Its cooling influence is temporarily slowing the rise in global temperatures – but it will not halt or reverse the long-term warming trend,” said WMO Secretary-General Prof. Petteri Taalas.
In the United States, a La Niña generally brings warm and dry winters for most of the south and east, while the northwestern U.S. normally has cooler and wetter winters.
La Niñas also raise the risk of extreme drought in the southern U.S.
The effect of La Niña can be worse elsewhere.
“The worsening drought in the Horn of Africa and southern South America bear the hallmarks of La Niña, as does the above average rainfall in South-East Asia and Australasia,” Taalas said. “The new La Niña Update unfortunately confirms regional climate projections that the devastating drought in the Horn of Africa will worsen and affect millions of people.” | https://www.katc.com/news/national/what-an-exceptional-triple-dip-la-nina-means-for-u-s-weather | 2022-09-12T16:48:45Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/what-an-exceptional-triple-dip-la-nina-means-for-u-s-weather | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Scientists find air pollution link to lung cancer
Researchers identified a mechanism for how air pollution can trigger lung cancer in people who've never smoked, according to a study presented at a major oncology conference on Saturday.
Why it matters: Poor air quality was attributed to more than 250,000 lung cancer deaths around the world in 2019. Warming temperatures from climate change are expected to worsen air quality.
- The study, conducted at the Francis Crick Institute and University College London, could help researchers find better ways to prevent and treat lung cancer in people who've never smoked, they said at ESMO 2022 (European Society for Medical Oncology).
What they're saying: "The same particles in the air that derive from the combustion of fossil fuels, exacerbating climate change, are directly impacting human health via an important and previously overlooked cancer-causing mechanism in lung cells," said Charles Swanton, lead author from Francis Crick Institute, in a statement.
- "The risk of lung cancer from air pollution is lower than from smoking, but we have no control over what we all breathe," he said. | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/12/scientists-air-pollution-link-lung-cancer | 2022-09-12T16:50:59Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/12/scientists-air-pollution-link-lung-cancer | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
India welcomed back Jasprit Bumrah in their Twenty20 World Cup squad on Monday, also recalling a fit-again Harshal Patel to bolster their pace bowling department.
Bumrah, whose unorthodox action and ability to bowl yorkers at will make him an asset particularly in the shortest format, missed the recent Asia Cup with a back injury that has kept him out of action since mid-July.
Patel too has recovered from a rib injury to join the 15-member squad as a potent death-overs bowling option alongside veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Of the two wicketkeepers in the Rohit Sharma-led squad, Rishabh Pant gives India the option of playing the left-handed batsman as a free-moving 'floater', while Dinesh Karthik has a formidable reputation as a 'finisher'.
India, who begin their campaign with an October 23 blockbuster against arch-rivals Pakistan in Melbourne, will miss the injured Ravindra Jadeja but have a like-for-like replacement in spin all-rounder Axar Patel.
Seasoned Ravichandran Ashwin was picked as the second spinner, behind Yuzvendra Chahal.
Kerala stumper-batter Sanju Samson has been overlooked while Deepak Hooda retained his place.
The seam duo of Mohammed Shami and Deepak Chahar, middle order batter Shreyas Iyer and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi have been kept on standby.
India, who could not make the final of the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates, will host a three-match Twenty20 series against world champions Australia from September 20.
It will be followed by six limited-overs internationals.
Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh and Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be reporting to the NCA for conditioning-related work during the course of the home series against Australia and South Africa.
Bhuvneshwar will miss the South Africa series while Hardik and Arshdeep will skip the Australia series beginning September 20.
Indian T20 World Cup squad: Rohit Sharma (capt), KL Rahul (vice-capt), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Hardik Pandya, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel and Arshdeep Singh.
Standbys: Mohammed Shami, Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi, Deepak Chahar.
India squad for Australia T20Is: Rohit Sharma (capt), K L Rahul (vice-capt), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Hardik Pandya, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah.
India squad for South Africa T20Is: Rohit Sharma (Capt), K L Rahul (vice-capt), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dinesh Karthik (wk), R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah. | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/cricket/2022/09/12/india-squad-for-t20-world-cup.amp.html | 2022-09-12T16:54:12Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/cricket/2022/09/12/india-squad-for-t20-world-cup.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Lions-Eagles season-opener in Detroit had no shortage of fan fights.
Multiple brawls broke out inside Ford Field and on the streets outside of the stadium on Sunday, after Detroit suffered a 38-35 loss to Philadelphia.
A viral video shows Lions fans appearing to fight each other in the streets as crowds of people stood and watched. Multiple fights took place in the footage, which shows one man dancing in the middle of the chaotic scene.
One video captured inside the dome shows a male Lions fan in a Barry Sanders jersey holding his bloodied nose while he and an Eagles supporter appeared to be escorted out of the venue.
It’s unclear if police were called to Ford Field.
Hopefully things will go much smoother when the Lions host the Commanders in Week 2. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/12/fan-fights-get-bloody-during-lions-vs-eagles-in-detroit/ | 2022-09-12T16:56:13Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/12/fan-fights-get-bloody-during-lions-vs-eagles-in-detroit/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Kit Harington has nothing but praise for the “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon.”
“I’m really enjoying it,” the “Eternals” star told the Hollywood Reporter. “My friend Miguel [Sapochnik] showruns it, so I’m really enjoying it.”
The 35-year-old Harington starred as Jon Snow from 2011 to 2019 in the much-acclaimed HBO drama “Game of Thrones” and recently applauded the new show for its individuality and clever connection to its parent series.
“It’s a weird one to start a whole new show in the same kind of realm and to make it its own thing,” added Harington, “and I think that they’ve really done that.”
While Sapochnik has exited as showrunner for Season 2 of “House of the Dragon,” he’ll stay on as an executive producer.
“Working within the ‘Thrones’ universe for the past few years has been an honor and a privilege, especially spending the last two with the amazing cast and crew of ‘House of the Dragon,’ ” Sapochnik said in a statement last month. “I am so proud of what we accomplished with Season 1 and overjoyed by the enthusiastic reaction of our viewers”
Sapochnik even directed several episodes of “Game of Thrones” during its eight-season run. Harington will be returning to the “GoT” world with his own Jon Snow sequel series in the foreseeable future. “Yes, there is a Jon Snow show in development,” author and “GoT” creator George R. R. Martin wrote on his blog, adding that the working title for the program was simply “SNOW.”
“House of the Dragon” is based on Martin’s book “Fire & Blood, and is is set 200 years before the events of “GoT.” The series follows the trials and tribulations of the House Targaryen — Daenerys and Jon Snow’s ancestors.
The ensemble cast for the new show includes the talents of Matt Smith, Graham McTavish, Rhys Ifan, Milly Alcock, Steve Toussaint and Paddy Considine.
While “Thrones” fans know how much sex and bloody gore are a part of the franchise, “Dragon” viewers are still continuously shocked by the amount of NSFW scenes appearing on-screen.
Even Smith — who plays Daemon Targaryen — believes the 10-episode series has too many intimate scenes.
“You do find yourself asking, ‘Do we need another sex scene?’” the “Doctor Who” star told Rolling Stone recently. “Yeah – slightly too much, if you ask me.” | https://nypost.com/2022/09/12/got-alum-kit-harington-calls-house-of-the-dragon-spinoff-weird/ | 2022-09-12T16:56:19Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/12/got-alum-kit-harington-calls-house-of-the-dragon-spinoff-weird/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday she will not extend the COVID-19 state of emergency amid falling caseloads and rising criticism of her use of the powers ahead of the Nov. 8 election that has seen Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin close the gap on her once-big lead.
The incumbent Democrat — who is seeking to be elected to the executive chamber for the first time since taking over after Andrew Cuomo stepped down last year — has renewed two executive orders each month since first issuing them as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus hit the state late last year.
While an order giving hospitals more leeway to hire health care staff has been relatively uncontroversial, the same cannot be said about Hochul suspending state contract rules that have led to accusations of pay-to-play politics involving the governor.
A donor tied to $300,000 in campaign donations received $637 million in state business for rapid tests that were twice the cost of those provided by other state vendors.
This is a developing story. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/12/gov-kathy-hochul-ends-covid-19-state-of-emergency/ | 2022-09-12T16:56:26Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/12/gov-kathy-hochul-ends-covid-19-state-of-emergency/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Anissa Bennett has given up shaving her “lady beard.”
After decades of being taunted and insecure, the Newfoundland, Canada, native said she feels “more confident than ever” after embracing her natural facial hair.
After experiencing irregular periods, Bennett was first diagnosed with hormonal disorder polycystic ovary syndrome when she was 12 years old. Around the same time as her diagnosis, her PCOS caused her to develop hirsutism — a condition that causes the excessive growth of dark or coarse hair, according to the Mayo Clinic.
“As soon as puberty hit, I started getting a little female mustache,” Bennett, 41, told Kennedy News. “It was always a problem going through school as it’s the last thing you want. People teased and bullied me because I had it and it was ‘thicker than their father’s’ or something.”
The mom of one continued: “Then you have your standard name calling like ‘fatty,’ ‘piggy’ or ‘oh, she’s got a mustache.’ I got called a ‘hairy ape’ or ‘monkey’ — anything that they could think of really. It made me very self-conscious.”
During her early teens, Bennett’s mother used to bleach her mustache and a few hairs growing underneath her chin but as she got older more developed. She now has hair on her face, arms, chest, stomach and legs.
She tried electrolysis for almost two years as a teen but stopped when the painful procedure failed to show any promising results.
When Bennett entered the workforce at 22, she felt societal pressure to present a hair-free face as a woman and began shaving her face daily.
“When I finished school and got into the workforce, that’s when I really felt like it was an issue and I started to shave because it was easier to take it off. In society in general women with facial hair are looked down on, even if they bleach it,” she shared.
“Even if I bleached it, you’d still see all that facial hair. I really did it because of societal pressure, not mostly because I felt the need to do it. I felt pressured to do it because it wasn’t acceptable.”
Bennett used to shave her face daily but eased up when she started working from home 12 years ago. Still, she never went longer than three days without a shave.
But after seeing other women with “#LadyBeards” — the hashtag has 30.6 million views on TikTok — online, Bennett felt inspired to let hers grow and has been sharing her journey on TikTok with her 4,000 followers hoping to raise awareness of female facial hair and PCOS.
She began letting her facial hair grow wild on August 25 in honor of PCOS awareness month in September and has since found a new wave of confidence after just nearly 20 days.
“I’d seen videos of other bearded ladies and thought ‘you know what, I’m done. I’m tired of shaving and trying to conform with societal images of what women should look like,’ ” Bennett said. “I’m not sure I’m going to let it grow 10 foot long or anything like that [because then] I might have to trim it and style it.”
But she is done hiding away or feeling pressured to hide her natural appearance.
“I have the confidence to go out and not care what other people are thinking,” she said. “Before it would hurt me to know that people were either bullying me, avoiding me or looking down at my stubble. It hurt me — but now I’m stronger.”
After nearly a lifetime of shame and nearly 30 years shaving, Bennett said she’s now secure in who she is and no longer feels the need to have others’ approval of her appearance.
“Their opinions really don’t matter in that regard. I do value other people’s opinions but when it comes to judging me and my facial hair, I’m over that and don’t need that,” she said. “I’m feeling very confident. I’ve been out and about shopping and had a meeting with the board last night, which was their first time seeing it face to face and they were totally understanding and accepting.”
Bennett said she still feels the stares when she’s out in public — but mostly sees smiling faces. Even the reaction on TikTok has been “overwhelmingly positive.”
“If I have to give you a percentage of negative comments, it might have been like 1%. I had somebody say ‘hello Mr.,’ that’s not awful but it was a dig,” she said. “Your hair does not define who you are. Who you are is how you treat other people and yourself — be respectful, love yourself.” | https://nypost.com/2022/09/12/i-spent-decades-shaving-but-i-love-my-lady-beard-now/ | 2022-09-12T16:56:44Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/12/i-spent-decades-shaving-but-i-love-my-lady-beard-now/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Vice President Kamala Harris insists the US southern border is “secure” — despite the number of illegal migrant arrests on pace to surpass a staggering 2 million this month for the first time ever.
In an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, Harris acknowledged the immigration system “still needs to be fixed” before pinning the blame on the Trump administration for the border surge that has happened since President Biden took office.
“The border is secure, but we also have a broken immigration system, in particular, over the last four years before we came in, and it needs to be fixed,” Harris told host Chuck Todd.
The veep doubled down when Todd questioned her claim of border security, given the hefty streams of illegal migrants still flooding into the country every month.
“We’re going to have 2 million people cross this border for the first time ever. You’re confident this border’s secure?” Todd asked.
“We have a secure border in that that is a priority for any nation, including ours and our administration,” Harris insisted. “But there are still a lot of problems that we are trying to fix given the deterioration that happened over the last four years.
“We also have to put into place a law and a plan for a pathway for citizenship for the millions of people who are here and are prepared to do what is legally required to gain citizenship.”
Harris again tried to shift the blame away from the Biden administration, saying: “We don’t have that in place because people are playing politics in a state like this and in Congress.”
“By the way, you want to talk about bipartisanship on an issue that at one time was a bipartisan issue both in terms of Republican senators and even presidents,” she added.
Migrant arrest numbers have almost doubled under the Biden administration and have already exceeded last year’s record, according to the latest Customs and Border Protection data.
So far this fiscal year, Border Patrol agents have reported more than 1.94 million encounters at the border, which is up from the 1.73 million encounters in all of 2021 and just over 458,000 in 2020.
Meanwhile, 748 migrants have died attempting to cross into the US this fiscal year, Department of Homeland Security border data shows. The grim new record is up from the 557 deaths recorded in 2021, according to the data.
Lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have blamed the Biden administration’s policies for the surge in border-crossers since the president took office in January 2021.
Biden had vowed during the 2020 election campaign to reverse Trump’s more restrictive and controversial policies. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/12/kamala-harris-says-us-border-is-secure-as-migrant-crossings-surge/ | 2022-09-12T16:57:03Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/12/kamala-harris-says-us-border-is-secure-as-migrant-crossings-surge/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Senior Airman Luke Morrow, 911th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a smilutaed M8 chemical detection paper during Exercise Steel Dragon at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10, 2022. Exercise Steel Dragon was a four-day long readiness inspection that tested the capabilities to deploy Airmen effectively and effeciently from the 911th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua J. Seybert)
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A chaplain in Nashville, Tennessee, never had answers about his family's story. There were times he didn't even want to know that story.
"Never knew my real biological father, never knew my real biological mother," said TriStar Centennial Medical Center chaplain Allen Tanner. "I just heard these horrible stories about abandonment and how they didn't care about me. I had a very traumatic childhood — a lot of abuse in my childhood by an adopted family. Sexual abuse, physical abuse, verbal abuse. I was a runaway at 13 years old, living on the streets, eating out of dumpsters and sleeping in cardboard boxes for a while."
Tanner's daughter found his mom when she decided to trace her own lineage.
"She called me one night. She said, 'I think I found your mom,'" Tanner recalled.
Tanner made the decision to call that woman in Connecticut. Fifteen minutes after leaving a message, he received a call.
It was his mother, who he hadn't known for 63 years.
"Yeah, it was incredible," Tanner said. "I never thought I would."
On Thursday, Allen was joined at his Nashville home by Diana Scalise, his mother.
"I met Allen's father when I was fifteen-and-a-half maybe," said Scalise. "I ended up getting pregnant with Allen. My husband was very abusive. I was just a child. He was breaking my jaw and all kinds of things happening to me. I let my mother-in-law adopt my child. I thought he'd have a better chance of life with a family. I always thought about him, always loved him."
"To hear her say, 'I love you,' to hear her say, 'I'm proud of you,' to hear her say these things: it's surreal," said Tanner. "There is a bond between a mother and a child that is always there."
"We're here now together as a family," Scalise added. "If I could touch one person's life to be as happy as I am right now, that'd be great for me. I'm 80 years old, and I never, ever thought this would happen. I wouldn't give it up for anything in the world."
Tanner also managed to contact his father a few years ago. They were able to reconcile before his father died.
This story was originally reported by Forrest Sanders on newschannel5.com. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/chaplain-reunited-with-mother-after-63-years | 2022-09-12T17:08:38Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/chaplain-reunited-with-mother-after-63-years | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The "Splatoon" series has always done wonders by somehow making the aggressive nature of shooters palatable for families with young children.
The trick, continued in the Switch-exclusive "Splatoon 3," is to swap out bullets with paint. Rather than take out your enemies, you vie for supremacy in area of control. Using an array of sprayers, attachments and rollers, you race through funhouse-like maps to paint the town red. Or purple, yellow or whatever color you're assigned.
New to the series is a sizable single-player campaign. You complete levels controlled by enemies in the Splatlands, using new weapons, such as a sort of crossbow, to seize control of the area and advance.
More than a glorified tutorial, the mode helps you hone your skills for the true star of the show, multiplayer.
"Splatoon 3" thrives both online and in couch competition.
The main multiplayer mode continues to be Turf Wars, which are four-on-four shootouts that measure how much of the landscape you manage to paint in your color.
The gameplay, though intensely competitive, is colored with a light touch and effervescent sense of humor that helps keep the tone whimsical and even somewhat joyous. There's soothing satisfaction in coating the area in your given color, as well as watching the way the designs emerge as your competitors race to head you off.
While some may gripe that Nintendo hasn't done a whole lot to shake up the formula, it's tough to argue with the publisher/developer's philosophy of not messing with something that works. The campaign does add enough to justify the sequel status.
Released back in 2017 on the Switch when the console was young, "Splatoon 2" struggled with a rickety online setup that was eventually corrected via updates. "Splatoon 3" comes out silk-smooth right out of the gate, continuing the sense of momentum.
"Splatoon 3" is a shooter with a smile, capturing the adrenaline rush and sense of joy of a backyarde water ballon/water gun fight.
Publisher provided review code.
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Phil Villarreal is the senior real-time editor for KGUN 9. He is also a digital producer and host of "Phil on Film" seen weekly on Good Morning Tucson, Phil moved to KGUN after 17 years with the Arizona Daily Star. He is married and has four children. Share your story ideas and important issues with Phil by emailing phil.villarreal@kgun9.com or by connecting on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/splatoon-3-comes-out-firing-hits-its-targets-in-breezy-paint-themed-shooter | 2022-09-12T17:09:08Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/splatoon-3-comes-out-firing-hits-its-targets-in-breezy-paint-themed-shooter | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A Utah woman qualified for an upcoming world championship cycling competition — without even trying to do so.
It was the result of something she decided to do in order to show her support for a family member with a devastating cancer diagnosis.
"I decided this year that I would do a race every month," Dondea Sherer of Midvale told Fox affiliate KSTU. "The distance got larger every time."
Sherer said her brother-in-law got the tough news that he had sarcoma last year, so she wanted to do something to help raise funds and awareness in his honor through the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Cycling is something this yoga and spin instructor has done in the past, but not competitively in well over a decade since she took a nasty spill.
"I went out and just did my best, and I got an email saying I had qualified for nationals," she said. "And then a few days later, another email saying that I had qualified for the Worlds! You know, that wasn't my goal there. I was just out to do my best."
Sherer, who turns 55 at the end of this month, is set to leave for Italy Monday morning, where she will compete against other world-class athletes in the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships.
"Who would've thought at my age I'd be going to Worlds in Italy," she said. "This is beyond anything I'd ever imagine happening ever. It doesn't even seem real even though I'm leaving tomorrow!"
"All I can do is just do my best, 'cause that's all I ever do, and just see what happens," she added.
Sherer is raising money on a GoFundMe page to help pay for the trip's costs, something she never expected. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/utah-woman-accidentally-qualifies-for-world-championship-cycling-competition | 2022-09-12T17:09:14Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/utah-woman-accidentally-qualifies-for-world-championship-cycling-competition | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LAKE WALES, Fla. (WFLA) — A World War II veteran celebrated two special occasions in Florida on Saturday: his 95th birthday and his 50th skydive.
Hector Hita Sr. served as a pilot in the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division from 1945-1947, but he wasn’t finished flying yet. His son, Vince Hita, said that when he surprised his father with a trip to Lake Wales, Florida, for his landmark 50th jump, his father had tears in his eyes.
“I told him this past Monday, and as I told him about it, his head and shoulders dropped then he looked at me teary-eyed,” Vince Hita told WFLA. “I remember that feeling when in September 2016, he told me I was going with him and other Elks Club members to Pearl Harbor for the 75th anniversary of the attack.”
The older Hita suited up in his American flag shirt and harness and took flight.
On the flight up before the jump, the flight instructor asked him, “Guess what? Only halfway up right now! Still wanna do it?”
Hita Sr. responded, “Yes!”
Video shows the 95-year-old with a huge smile on his face as he and the flight instructor floated through the sky during the tandem skydive (when two people strapped to each other jump out of a plane together).
And of course, his family was on the ground cheering him on as he stuck the landing.
“Would you do it again?” The fight instructor asked after they made it back to the ground.
Hita Sr. just laughed and said, “Yeah! Okay!”
Then the flight instructor asked him what was the most exciting part of skydiving, to which he answered, “That was very good. You’re a good driver!” | https://www.wwlp.com/news/national/video-95-year-old-wwii-veteran-completes-50th-skydive-in-florida/ | 2022-09-12T17:09:59Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/national/video-95-year-old-wwii-veteran-completes-50th-skydive-in-florida/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
What are the lyrics to 'The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done'?
The hymn 'The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done' dates back to the 17th century. Here are its lyrics
The popular hymn 'The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done' is usually sung at Easter as it celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus.
When was the hymn 'The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done' written?
The hymn 'The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done' started life as the 17th century Latin hymn "Finita iam sunt proelia, which was then composed into English by hymn writer and Anglican priest Francis Pott in 1861. Pott also wrote a number of other hymns, including 'Angel Voices, Ever Singing', 'Christ's foe becomes his soldier' and 'The Shepherd now was smitten'.
The hymn was sung at the funeral of King George VI
What are the lyrics to 'The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done'?
The strife is o'er, the battle done;
the victory of life is won;
the song of triumph has begun.
Alleluia!
The powers of death have done their worst,
but Christ their legions has dispersed.
Let shouts of holy joy outburst.
Alleluia!
The three sad days are quickly sped;
he rises glorious from the dead.
All glory to our risen Head.
Alleluia!
He closed the yawning gates of hell;
the bars from heaven's high portals fell.
Let hymns of praise his triumph tell.
Alleluia!
Lord, by the stripes which wounded thee,
from death's dread sting thy servants free,
that we may live and sing to thee.
Alleluia!
Final Ending:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! | https://www.classical-music.com/features/articles/the-strife-is-the-battle-done-lyrics/ | 2022-09-12T17:11:30Z | classical-music.com | control | https://www.classical-music.com/features/articles/the-strife-is-the-battle-done-lyrics/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
What are the lyrics to the hymn 'Ye holy angels bright'?
Did you know the hymn Ye holy angels bright' is nearly 350 years old? Here are its lyrics
The hymn 'Ye holy angels bright' was written by Richard Baxter in 1681. For much of his life he was Ourate of Kidderminster, but on the restoration of the monarchy in 1660 he was appointed chaplain to Charles II
'Ye holy angels bright' lyrics
Ye holy angels bright,
who wait at God's right hand,
or through the realms of light
fly at your Lord's command,
assist our song,
for else the theme
too high doth seem
for mortal tongue.
Ye blessèd souls at rest,
who ran this earthly race,
and now, from sin released,
behold the Saviour's face,
his praises sound,
as in his sight
with sweet delight
ye do abound.
Ye saints, who toil below,
adore your heavenly King,
and onward as ye go
some joyful anthem sing;
take what he gives
and praise him still,
through good and ill,
who ever lives.
My soul, bear thou thy part,
triumph in God above,
and with a well-tuned heart
sing thou the songs of love;
let all thy days
till life shall end,
whate'er he send,
be filled with praise. | https://www.classical-music.com/features/articles/ye-holy-angels-bright-lyrics/ | 2022-09-12T17:11:37Z | classical-music.com | control | https://www.classical-music.com/features/articles/ye-holy-angels-bright-lyrics/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
For almost two weeks, the only thing known about the ruling in the court case over child custody jurisdiction between former Gov. Eric Greitens and his ex-wife, Sheena Greitens, was that a Boone County judge agreed to move it to a Texas court.
Associate Circuit Judge Leslie Schneider put her ruling under a tight seal, limiting access to the Greitens’, their attorneys and court personnel.
But when it arrived at the Travis County, Texas, District Court Clerk’s office Wednesday, it immediately became public.
The most anxiously awaited portion of the ruling was what Schneider would determine about allegations of spousal and child abuse made by Sheena Greitens — which became fodder for an $8 million ad campaign seeking to torpedo Eric Greitens’ U.S. Senate campaign.
But the un-redacted version of the 14-page ruling obtained by The Independent Friday devoted just a single paragraph to the allegations.
“The court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that there has been no pattern of domestic violence by either Mother or Father,” Schneider wrote. “The children have never been at risk or vulnerable at the hands of either parent.”
That finding, Eric Greitens wrote in an email to The Independent Friday evening, should settle whether or not he abused his sons. He blamed the media for publicizing the allegations Sheena Greitens made under oath.
“This was a lie, about me and my boys,” he wrote. “The judge found conclusively that the children were never even at risk or vulnerable. The only harm to my children, as the ruling makes clear, came from these lies and their promotion by a willing press.”
But Helen Wade, attorney for Sheena Greitens, said her client never alleged a “pattern” of abuse — instead claiming instances of abuse when Eric Greitens was angry or stressed.
“Dr. Greitens related under oath specific instances over a span of time, which were amply documented with third parties at the time, and she stands by her sworn statements,” Wade said in an email.
Sheena Greitens and Eric Greitens were divorced in 2020, two years after he resigned as governor as part of a deal to dismiss a felony charge. The divorce was filed in Boone County, where Sheena Greitens lived while working on the faculty of the University of Missouri.
Sheena Greitens is now on the faculty of the University of Texas and asked the courts in that state to take over supervision of the child custody arrangement soon after Eric Greitens announced in 2021 that he was running for the Senate.
Travis County, Texas, Judge Andrew Hathcock said he needed an order from Schneider to take the case.
In her ruling, Schneider said she agreed to move the case to Texas, because the children spend the majority of their time there, receive their medical care there and it is the most convenient venue. She also, over several paragraphs, cited the extra level of protection from public scrutiny that Texas law provides.
“In light of the fact that the laws of the State of Texas provide for more robust alternative dispute resolution, parenting coordination/facilitation, and the closure or sealing of the family court case, the negative allegations made by or between the parties could be made privately thereby diminishing or altogether eliminating the publicity of any response,” Schneider wrote.
In another passage, she cited the concerns of the guardian ad litem — a court-appointed representative of the children — to protect the children from seeing bad publicity about their family if the case remained in Missouri.
“She has confirmed that there are more options in Texas to protect the privacy of the parties and of the children,” Schneider wrote, adding that the guardian ad litem “is not confident that a Missouri Court can protect the children from the media interest in Missouri.”
But the Boone County clerk’s letter giving notice to the Texas court of Schneider’s ruling does not note that it is not public in Missouri. If it did, former Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Wolff said, it would not have had any effect.
“She can seal all she wants to in Missouri, but she has no authority to seal in Texas,” Wolff said. “If somebody wants it sealed, they have to ask the Texas courts to seal it.”
Sheena Greitens’ attorney in Texas has filed a motion to seal the case there, but no hearing date has been set.
Because the judgment had not been made public, The Kansas City Star and Associated Press filed motions to intervene in order to argue that Schneider lift the seal. The Star reported Thursday on the ruling after obtaining a redacted copy and the AP issued a report based on the full ruling available from Travis County.
On Friday, the Star and the AP withdrew their motion to intervene, which had been set for a hearing on Monday. Schneider has set a hearing for Sept. 27 on “redaction of judgment and security level” to determine what portions of the ruling, other filings and exhibits will be public.
In her ruling, Schneider wrote about the difficulty of presiding over a case with national attention.
“When judges follow the law in judging perceived high profile, sometimes highly politicized cases it can be especially challenging,” Schneider wrote. “When judges follow the law, even against the will of the parties, they have done their job notwithstanding the location of the particular courthouse.”
Gary Stamper, Eric Greitens’ attorney, said that the ruling would not satisfy his client’s critics.
“A judge has the authority to make a judgment about where a divorce will be heard, with careful consideration of how the parties and children may best be served,” he wrote in a statement to The Independent. “The court of public opinion weighs in mightily with a rush to judgment with very little information. These days, it is either total support or hatred.”
In his email to The Independent, Eric Greitens blamed the media for being quick to report on the allegations and giving his side of the story little attention.
“For me, the most important thing to protect my boys are two truths,” Greitens wrote. “One: they know now and always will that their Dad loves them with all his heart. Two: they will now, mercifully, know the truth about these terrible lies that were told about them and promoted with millions of dollars in media and political ads.”
Missouri Independent is part of States Newsroom, a network of news outlets supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Missouri Independent maintains editorial independence.
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