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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was left to walk gingerly into the trainer’s room inside Arrowhead Stadium, his left arm held tightly to his battered ribs, after Los Angeles blew a 10-point halftime lead and lost 27-24 to the AFC West-rival Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night.
Herbert was expected to get X-rays after getting crushed by Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna midway through the fourth quarter, but Chargers coach Brandon Staley was quick to say he thought his Pro Bowl quarterback would be OK.
Herbert only missed one play after the hit before gamely trying to rally his team to victory.
“It was just a tough NFL game and he took some big hits. None of those big hits had any impact on him bringing his team back the way he always does,” Staley said. “I think that we’re going to learn a lot more tomorrow, but I think in that area of losing his wind and (an injury) in that area of his body.”
Asked whether he was concerned about Herbert going forward, Staley replied: “No, because he’s Justin Herbert.”
Herbert and the Chargers got off to a good start, building an early 10-0 lead, and the game was still tied when Herbert was intercepted by Jaylen Watson near the Kansas City goal line early in the fourth quarter. Watson took the pick 99 yards the other direction for a touchdown that gave Kansas City a 24-17 lead — its first of the night.
After the teams swapped punts, Herbert was trying to unload a pass to tight end Gerald Everett when Danna came free up the middle and landed on his ribs. Herbert remained on the ground for about a minute while trainers tended to him, then he left the game for a play before telling Staley on the sideline that he was OK to continue.
“I just turned around and saw him on the ground,” Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams said.
Herbert walked out and was promptly crushed between Chiefs pass rushers Frank Clark and George Karlaftis as he threw an incompletion, forcing Los Angeles to punt while still trailing by a touchdown in the waning minutes.
“Our defense hit the quarterback — who is a mobile guy, a great player — to the point that he’s probably pretty sore after the game,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said later.
The Chiefs added a field goal to stretch the lead, but Herbert kept the Chargers alive when he marched them 73 yards in just over 2 minutes for a touchdown. He took a couple more hits on the drive, but he delivered a pretty throw to DeAndre Carter to convert one fourth down and to Joshua Palmer on another fourth down for the score.
Los Angeles tried an onside kick but the Chiefs recovered and were able to run out the clock.
Herbert, who had won his first two games at Arrowhead Stadium, finished with 334 yards passing and three touchdowns, but he also threw the interception that wound up being the most important play of the game.
The Chiefs had just kicked a field goal to knot the game 17-all early in the fourth quarter when Herbert led his team back down field. He threw a 26-yard strike to Everett to set up first-and-goal at the Kansas City 3, and he was targeting his tight end again when Watson stepped in front of his errant pass and hauled it in.
Before the play, Everett looked winded and appeared to be asking to come out of the game.
Watson took off the other way, made Herbert miss near midfield and cruised to a 99-yard touchdown return that not only gave Kansas City a 24-17 lead — its first of the night — but energized the crowd packed inside Arrowhead Stadium.
“When he’s matched up in the flat, the tight end has the option to come back in. I think Justin was expecting him to come back in on that,” Staley said. “But it’s just one of those unlucky things that happened, and we’ll learn a lot from that.”
Los Angeles went three-and-out on its next possession, then Herbert took the blow that briefly knocked him from the game, putting a bitter end to what had been through three quarters a solid performance by the Chargers on the road.
“I leave here saying that we lost,” Staley said, “(but) I thought that we competed like I expect us to compete.” | https://nypost.com/2022/09/16/chargers-justin-herbert-to-get-x-rays-after-taking-big-hit/ | 2022-09-16T15:54:50Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/16/chargers-justin-herbert-to-get-x-rays-after-taking-big-hit/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Former Mets catcher John Stearns died at the age of 71 on Thursday.
A four-time All-Star, Stearns played 10 MLB seasons, coming to the Mets in a 1975 in a six-player trade that send Tug McGraw to the Phillies.
No cause of death was immediately available, though he was battling prostate cancer.
“If the word is out that I’ve got cancer, and that people are concerned about me passing away right away, it’s incredibly amazing that they would reach out to me,” Stearns told The Denver Post in July. “And it gives me the incentive to fight even harder.”
Despite his condition, Stearns made an appearance at the Mets Old Timers’ Day in May.
“No one played the game with more spirit or determination than John Stearns,” Mets team president Sandy Alderson said in a statement. “He literally willed himself to attend Old Timers’ Day last month so he could visit friends and old teammates. Despite his illness, he even managed to step into the batting cage to take a few swings.
“His nickname, ‘Bad Dude’ couldn’t have been more appropriate. A four-time All Star, John was one of the most complete catchers in Mets history. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.”
Stearns famously tackled a fan who had run onto the field during a 1980 game. Less than a month later, he came out of the dugout and got into a physical altercation with Expos pitcher Bill Gullickson despite not being in the lineup for the game.
“I am heartbroken,” former Mets teammate Lee Mazzilli said. John was just a joy to be around. He loved the game so much. I was amazed when he went to the batting cage on Old Timers’ Day. That just showed you how much of a competitor he was.”
Stearns retired in 1986, and transitioned to a scouting and coaching role, eventually returning to New York as the Yankees’ bullpen coach. In 1999, he was back with the Mets as an advance scout before spending time as bench coach and third-base coach.
The No. 2-overall pick in the 1973 draft, Stearns was also a football standout at Colorado and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 17th round of the 1973 NFL Draft. In both, he was selected ahead of Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Winfield. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/16/john-stearns-ex-mets-all-star-catcher-dead-at-71/ | 2022-09-16T15:56:20Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/16/john-stearns-ex-mets-all-star-catcher-dead-at-71/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Kanye West went medieval to explain why his Yeezy brand partnership with Gap imploded this week.
West, who goes by “Ye” and appeared on CNBC wearing a large hat and sunglasses, described frequent clashes with Gap executives over the pricing and design of Yeezy Gap products. The music mogul terminated his partnership with Gap earlier this week, alleging the retailer had breached the terms of their agreement.
“Everyone knows that I’m the leader, I’m the king,” West told the network. “A king can’t live in someone else’s castle. A king has to make his own castle.”
Unveiled in 2020, West’s deal with Gap called for his Yeezy brand to release a “new line to deliver modern, elevated basics for men, women and kids at accessible price points,” according to a press release at the time. But the pact failed to meaningfully improve the struggling company’s bottom line, and West grew publicly frustrated with the partnership.
West said he wanted to sell items included in the Yeezy Gap product line for $20 but wasn’t allowed to set the prices. Instead, he alleged Gap executives set much higher prices for Yeezy apparel than for their other lines, with hooded sweatshirts selling for well over $200 and some products priced online at more than $300.
West accused Gap of copying one of his Yeezy brand’s T-shirt designs and selling the item separately for just $19. The Grammy-winning artist-turned-fashion mogul also said the company ignored his wishes for Yeezy-branded stores and released products in colors he never approved.
“I signed on with them because in the contract, they said they were going to do stores. They just ignored us about building stores constantly. It was very frustrating, it was very disheartening,” West said.
“Our agenda, it wasn’t aligned,” he added.
The Post reached out to Gap for comment.
West’s attorneys informed Gap on Thursday that he was terminating their deal, CNBC reported. A letter to the company accused Gap of failing to honor the terms of the agreement, including a launch of Yeezy Gap stores.
Gap Brand CEO Mark Breitbard confirmed the deal had ended in a memo to employees. The retailer will still sell through its existing Yeezy Gap products through the first half of next year.
“Simply put, while we share a vision of bringing high-quality, trend-forward, utilitarian design to all people through unique omni experiences with Yeezy Gap, how we work together to deliver this vision is not aligned,” Breitbard said, according to Bloomberg. “And we are deciding to wind down the partnership.”
West had previously ripped Gap and another business partner, Adidas, earlier this week, describing the companies as his “new baby mamas.”
“It’s time for me to go it alone,” West told Bloomberg. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/16/kanye-west-reveals-why-yeezy-partnership-with-gap-fell-apart/ | 2022-09-16T15:56:26Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/16/kanye-west-reveals-why-yeezy-partnership-with-gap-fell-apart/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Massachusetts called in the National Guard on Friday to deal with the “humanitarian crisis” that locals claim was set off by just 50 migrants being flown to Martha’s Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — before the deep-blue state shifted the new arrivals to Cape Cod.
Three buses rolled up to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Edgartown to take the mostly Venezuelan migrants on the first leg of their journey from the elite island of multimillion-dollar mansions — including a seven-bedroom home owned by former President Barack Obama — to Joint Base Cape Cod on the mainland.
The National Guard members will supplement work already underway by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, Gov. Charlie Baker’s office said in a statement.
“Our Administration has been working across state government to develop a plan to ensure these individuals will have access to the services they need going forward, and Joint Base Cape Cod is well equipped to serve these needs,” the governor said.
Baker added that the state emergency agency “is coordinating efforts among state and local officials to ensure access to food, shelter and essential services for these men, women and children.”
It’s unclear what duties would be performed by the National Guard members.
Baker said removing the migrants to Cape Cod was necessary because “the island communities are not equipped to provide sustainable accommodation, and state officials developed a plan to deliver a comprehensive humanitarian response.”
Baker and DeSantis are both Republicans, but the Florida governor this week sent two planeloads of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard to show solidarity with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s longer-running campaign to bus migrants to Washington, DC, New York City and Chicago in a bid to pressure Democrats into tightening border policies.
Abbott and DeSantis say they are shipping migrants north to help educate others about the strain experienced by border states.
This year has already seen an all-time record number of illegal border crossings. Fiscal year 2022, which ends Sept. 30, is expected to record more than 2 million migrant encounters along the US-Mexico border, an increase from 1.7 million in fiscal 2021, fewer than 500,000 in fiscal 2020 and nearly 1 million in fiscal 2019.
Critics blame President Biden’s border policies and his more welcoming rhetoric to migrants. The Biden administration has relaxed a Trump-era policy of turning away all illegal border-crossers, citing a CDC COVID-19 rule, and ended a policy of requiring migrants to remain in Mexico to await court rulings on their asylum claims.
DeSantis spokeswoman Taryn Fenske said the flights to Martha’s Vineyard were “part of the state’s relocation program to transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations.”
“States like Massachusetts, New York and California will better facilitate the care of these individuals who they have invited into our country by incentivizing illegal immigration through their designation as ‘sanctuary states’ and support for the Biden administration’s open border policies,” Fenske said.
Abbott’s efforts to bus migrants to Washington, New York City and Chicago sparked panic and anger among local mayors. Democratic DC Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a “state of emergency” and Chicago’s Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot allegedly put migrants back on a bus — to a Republican-leaning suburb.
On Thursday, Abbott’s administration delivered 101 migrants to Vice President Kamala Harris’ official residence in Washington, saying, “We’re sending migrants to her backyard to call on the Biden Administration to do its job & secure the border.”
Biden tapped Harris last year to lead efforts to address the “root causes” of migration, but the crisis at the border instead worsened.
Biden on Thursday night slammed Abbott and DeSantis, telling a Hispanic Heritage Month gala in DC that his administration has “a process in place to manage migrants.”
“Republicans are playing politics with human beings, using them as props. What they’re doing is simply wrong, it’s un-American, it’s reckless,” Biden said. “And we have a process in place to manage migrants at the border. We’re working to make sure it’s safe and orderly and humane.”
Biden added, “Republican officials should not interfere with that process by waging these political stunts. It’s long overdue for Senate Republicans to come to the table to provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, those on temporary status, farmworkers and essential workers. We need to modernize our laws so businesses get workers they need and families don’t have to wait decades to be brought back together. It’s time to get it done. That’s why we have to win this off-year election.” | https://nypost.com/2022/09/16/marthas-vineyard-migrants-sent-to-cape-cod-mass-calls-national-guard/ | 2022-09-16T15:56:51Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/16/marthas-vineyard-migrants-sent-to-cape-cod-mass-calls-national-guard/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A worn Michael Jordan jersey from Game 1 of the Chicago Bulls’ 1998 Finals sold for a record $10.1 million Thursday, according to Sotheby’s.
Sotheby’s, the prominent New York Auction house, sold the eight-figure jersey the hall of fame legend wore to make it the highest-priced item in sports memorabilia history.
The record-setting number beats out soccer legend Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” jersey from the 1986 World Cup that sold for $9.28 million on May 4.
Jordan wore the jersey during Game 1 against the Utah Jazz on Jun. 3, 1998, where Jordan went on to win his sixth and final NBA championship with the Bulls, according to ESPN.
The “Jump-man’s” 1998 Finals jersey joins a list of sports memorabilia to surpass eight figures. On Aug. 28, New York Yankees legendary star Mickey Mantle’s 1952 Topps card sold for $12.6 million — far surpassing Jordan’s “Last Dance” jersey.
In July, Netflix debuted the “Last Dance” — a 10-part documentary that encapsulates Jordan’s historic final season with the Chicago Bulls.
The jersey now beats out the last record-setting Jordan sports memorabilia item, an autographed Upper Deck game jersey patch card that sold for $2.7 million in 2021.
The same card that sold for $2.7 million previously beat out a rare, signed 1997 Upper Deck Game Jordan card that went for nearly $1.5 million at a Dallas-based auction house.
“The season itself is his ‘magnum opus’ as an athlete, and a testament to him as a champion and competitor,” Brahm Wachter, Sotheby’s Head of Streetwear & Modern Collectibles said. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/16/michael-jordan-last-dance-jersey-from-1998-nba-finals-sells-for-record-breaking-10-1-million/ | 2022-09-16T15:57:15Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/16/michael-jordan-last-dance-jersey-from-1998-nba-finals-sells-for-record-breaking-10-1-million/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Uber confirmed it is dealing with a “cybersecurity incident” after a teenage hacker reportedly breached the ride-sharing giant’s internal systems and began taunting workers with explicit messages and images.
The hacker who took responsibility reportedly claims to be just 18 years old, and gained access to the ride-sharing giant’s internal networks by pretending to be an IT worker and asking for an unnamed Uber employee’s password.
The alleged hacker disclosed the data breach in messages to the New York Times and cybersecurity researchers, the outlet reported. Uber employees learned that systems were compromised after the hacker posted a brazen message on the company’s Slack messaging platform.
“I announce I am a hacker and Uber has suffered a data breach,” the message said. The hacker also reportedly posted that Uber drivers should be “better compensated for their work.”
The hacker appeared to have gained complete control of Uber’s systems, security engineer Sam Curry of Yuga Labs told the New York Times.
“They pretty much have full access to Uber,” Curry said. “This is a total compromise, from what it looks like.”
The hacker purportedly taunted Uber employees by sharing on company platforms. One employee told Fortune that the hacker posted a photo of an erect penis and the message “F— YOU DUMB WANKERS.”
The hacker told the New York Times that he decided to breach Uber’s systems because the company has weak cybersecurity measures in place.
Uber was forced to take several of its internal platforms offline after learning of the extensive data breach.
“We are currently responding to a cybersecurity incident,” Uber said in a statement. “We are in touch with law enforcement and will post additional updates here as they become available.”
The alleged hacker posted screenshots purported to be from Uber’s internal systems to Telegram and the images spread quickly to Twitter.
The screenshots included images of an Amazon Web Services page, a HackerOne cybersecurity platform, the dashboard for Uber’s Slack account and what appeared to be a page displaying financial information, among others.
When asked by The Post for further comment on the situation, an Uber spokesperson pointed to the company’s short statement on Twitter.
Kevin Reed, the chief information security officer at Acronis, said the hacker likely found “high privileged credentials laying on a network file share and used them to access everything.”
“What’s worse is if you had your data in Uber, there’s high chance so many people have access to it. Say, if they know your email, they may then know where do you live,” Reed wrote on LinkedIn.
“This particular attacker may not have exfiltrated the data, but there is no way of knowing it and the whole story makes me thinking Uber was compromised by other, less loud parties.” | https://nypost.com/2022/09/16/uber-says-alleged-teen-hacker-breached-systems-taunted-workers/ | 2022-09-16T15:58:28Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/16/uber-says-alleged-teen-hacker-breached-systems-taunted-workers/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Broad shoulders of industry can provide decarbonisation muscle - James Richardson comment
No one should underestimate the size of the challenge involved in tackling emissions from large, energy-intensive businesses.
Industrial decarbonisation is the elephant in the room of the climate discussion – a complicated, difficult beast that is capital-intensive, technically complex, and deeply stitched into existing international networks across much of our industrial production and transport.
Debate about the global journey to net zero regularly underestimates what will be required both now and into the future to achieve meaningful emission-reductions across this large, successful and often energy-intensive segment – which, after all, underpins the global economy.
And success will be crucial if we are to meet the collective commitment to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius while maintaining the proven and positive relationship built up over the last 100 years between energy supply, national wealth, and living standards.
Collaboration between academia, government, and private enterprise is certainly one part of the formula to accelerate the cost and technology advances necessary to meet carbon-reduction commitments in this crucial area.
But the power and experience of the industrialised economy itself, facilitated by companies such as energy technology company Baker Hughes, is also essential: only by tapping into the significant capital, proven expertise, and technological muscle that these players can bring to bear will the challenge in front of all of us be met.
Hitting the target
The industrialisation of the modern era has lifted large parts of the world's population out of extreme poverty on the back of the very hydrocarbon combustion that is now threatening to wipe out the progress made. However, any overly simplistic approach to the problem – including an immediate shutdown of fossil-fuel energy production – would come with political, economic, and social repercussions.
Yes, the shift to renewable power-generation and broader electrification are already well under way across the world, but these sectors have yet to make a serious dent in the hard-to-abate CO2 produced by parts of the world's industrial base.
Decarbonisation in these areas will be built on applications such as carbon capture, hydrogen, methane-reduction, and geothermal. And while governments are focused on the policy and regulatory frameworks required to reward emission-reductions, it will be the industries themselves that carry out the heavy lifting – with technology, business, and capital markets all having a role to play.
Portfolio effects
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and climate-focused investing continues to grow with measures such as the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and the UK Task-Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures adding much-needed rigour to the allocation of capital across various markets. As a result, financial assets are more than ever linked directly to the carbon intensity of the corresponding real-world assets, enabling investors to cut the impact of the portfolios they hold.
High-emissions sectors, however, are being disadvantaged. Agriculture, manufacturing, energy and mining are critical parts of the world economy – and enable low-emission sectors such as IT, science, arts and entertainment – but carry a “transition risk” given the level of investment required to decarbonise. Any significant long-term flow of capital away from such assets will starve these companies of the very funds required to cut emissions and achieve industrial decarbonisation. Investors may also miss out on portfolio-diversification and potential longer-term value.
Increased understanding of the complex interdependence of real-world infrastructure, the interplay between what are seen as “green” assets and more traditional sectors, will help to ensure that capital is available to support decarbonisation infrastructure.
There is a corresponding obligation – using monitoring technologies such as those developed by Baker Hughes to measure and help reduce carbon emissions – to accurately predict, and report on, the carbon intensity of the businesses so crucial to achieving our collective goals.
Willing participants
While governments dictate the carbon-reduction path to be travelled over the coming years, it is industry that will develop the technologies and build the projects required to cross the finish line.
Whether a wind farm, hydrogen production or carbon capture, the ability to build infrastructure of this scale, complexity, and connectedness lies within those businesses we have today; these industries excel at essentials including technology-evaluation, complex infrastructure design, integrated risk-management, political and stakeholder management, trading and capital raising.
And while renewable energy has been a success story largely built by the electricity-generating companies, addressing intermittency and hard-to-abate emissions will require further development of carbon capture, alternative fuels, and hydrogen storage.
Those strands of decarbonisation depend on complex industrial process facilities and critical infrastructure, and fall within the core competency of sectors such as oil and gas, which have the added benefit of the significant scale and added muscle required to drive rapid decarbonisation.
Proven capabilities
Energy technologies have long been harnessed to meet economic and social requirements, starting with coal, oil and gas and shifting into nuclear, hydro, wind, solar and biofuels as demand dictated.
Efforts to achieve industrial decarbonisation have a head start in that some of the advances required are already in place: carbon capture, transport, and injection is already proven at scale in North America. Synthetic fuels, alternative combustion technologies, and energy storage are all developing.
Further development is required, certainly, in areas including the scale and efficiency of hydrogen electrolysers, the impact and operational expenses of carbon capture, and a more circular economy for industrial waste streams. Meeting similar challenges to wind and solar in the early 2000s resulted in advances that dramatically reduced costs and improved efficiencies.
Established industrial players are essential to this ongoing transition. Baker Hughes recognises that a significant proportion of the skills and technology forged in response to the demand for oil and gas – compressors, wells, pipelines, subsea electrification – can be applied directly to areas such as geothermal, carbon capture, and hydrogen.
But we, along with many like-minded companies involved in industrial decarbonisation, are also committed to investing in the additional enabling solutions required to fill gaps already being identified on the road to net zero.
Shoulders to the wheel
There is rarely a simple solution to a complex problem, and the rapid decarbonisation of industry is no exception.
However, we do have businesses with the expertise to make a meaningful difference, and we have proven technologies that can make an impact today; further, the scale of our oil and gas sector, and the experience built over many decades, enables it to build – at pace – the critical infrastructure needed to reduce emissions in the short term.
It will, it must be acknowledged, be necessary to reset society's relationship with some of the industries involved. This will require a better understanding of the benefits these companies can bring, demonstrable leadership from the industry itself in the new projects that are required to reach net zero, and robust and transparent systems to track decarbonisation commitments.
Baker Hughes is among those who believe this is realistic and achievable. But success in meeting the challenges ahead requires many shoulders to the wheel – industrial decarbonisation is too important, and too onerous, to adopt any other strategy.
James Richardson, commercial director of UK industrial decarbonisation with energy technology company Baker Hughes
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Mixed picture for Scotland as firms target innovation funding
Scotland is trailing some other parts of the UK when it comes to securing government innovation funding but is still pulling its weight nationally, a study suggests.
Businesses across the UK have received some £12.3 billion of grant awards from government innovation agency Innovate UK since 2003.
In that time, Scotland has benefited to a greater extent than many regions of the UK, except the north east of England, the West Midlands and London, once adjusted for business population.
Businesses in Scotland have received awards equivalent to £2,704 each, which is 58.4 per cent less than the north east of England, though still slightly ahead of the UK national average of £2,563.
According to the study by innovation funding specialist Catax, businesses in north-east England have received awards equivalent to £6,504 per business, but Scotland receives a far greater share of Innovate UK awards than both Wales (£1,623) and Northern Ireland (£1,465).
Applicants in Scotland have been awarded £836 million in total.
The University of Strathclyde has been offered the biggest grant award in Scotland over the last five years, Catax noted. The £94m award went towards the Advanced Forming Research Centre aimed at growing UK manufacturing.
Karen Taylor, group head of grants at Catax, said: “Scottish businesses are making good use of government innovation grants compared to the UK average and this all bodes well for the research and development.
“It suggests that the message about the availability of grant funding has really got through in Scotland,” she added.
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One-bed Hillside bolthole promises a stylish central pied-à-terre
This traditional one-bedroom third-floor flat is located in an enviable position in Hillside, near the excellent amenities and transport links of Easter Road, Leith Walk, and Meadowbank.
17 (3F3) Elgin Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5NW. Offers over £160,000. Marketed by VMH Solicitors.
The flat is accessed via a shared stair and its lounge has a window seat with far-reaching views to Calton Hill. It also benefits from a gas stove set beside an open press cupboard, with a large nook as a dedicated dining area. An open doorway leads through to the kitchen, which is appointed with modern cabinets, and a down-lit worktop with a wood-styled finish.
The flat’s double bedroom contains an under-window cupboard, and the bathroom features an overhead shower, a built-in cupboard, and travertine floor tiles. | https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/one-bed-hillside-bolthole-promises-a-stylish-central-pied-a-terre-3845398 | 2022-09-16T16:02:21Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/one-bed-hillside-bolthole-promises-a-stylish-central-pied-a-terre-3845398 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PDSA: Helping our pets with coughs and colds
We all feel miserable when we catch a cold and we all need some rest and recupperation, but what about our pets and their care – What can we do to help them?
Catching a nasty cough is something that most of us won’t be a stranger to, but many aren’t aware that our four-legged friends can suffer from a similar respiratory infection.
PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “Kennel cough is an infection of the airways that results in a dry hacking cough in dogs and can be caused by a number of different viruses and bacteria. It spreads through direct contact between dogs, as well as in the air and on surfaces (it can survive in the environment for several weeks), so is commonly, but not exclusively, found when a group of pooches are gathered in one space, such as in kennels or doggy day care.
Spotting the symptoms
“Symptoms of kennel cough can sometimes take up to two weeks to develop and can last for up to three weeks. While most dogs will come down with a hacking cough but otherwise stay well, puppies, older dogs, and those with another illness might suffer from other symptoms such as reduced appetite, low energy, and a high temperature.”
Treating your poorly pooch
“Dogs with kennel cough will usually recover at home within one to three weeks, without medication. Exercise can make their cough much worse so it’s important to keep your pooch warm and rested, and give them plenty of fluids. Some dogs with kennel cough can benefit from sitting in a steamy room (perhaps while you have a shower or bath) to help relieve the congestion in their airways. Never leave your dog alone in a steamy room though, or force them to stay if they aren’t comfortable.
“If your furry friend has more severe symptoms, your vet may prescribe anti-inflammatory medication, which can reduce airway inflammation and bring down a high temperature. Antibiotics are rarely needed for kennel cough as many cases are caused by viruses (which don’t respond to antibiotics), but if your dog is very young, old or suffers from any other health conditions, your vet may prescribe them as an additional precaution.
“Keep your pooch away from other dogs and public spaces for two to three weeks as, even after their symptoms have cleared, they may still be contagious and can continue to spread the infection.
Preventing kennel cough
“The most effective way to prevent kennel cough is through vaccination, especially if your pooch spends lots of time around other furry friends. Protection from the vaccine lasts for around 12 months and significantly reduces the chance of your dog catching and spreading the infection.”
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War in Ukraine: Some bodies in mass burial site in Ukraine show torture signs, says prosecutor
Some of the bodies unearthed from a mass burial site in a forest in Ukraine recaptured from Russian forces show signs of torture, with their hands tied behinds their back and ropes around their necks, a Ukrainian prosecutor has said.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the site was an example of “what the Russian occupation has led to”.
The site, which police said contained 445 graves, was discovered close to Izium after a rapid counter-offensive by Ukrainian forces retook the north-eastern city and much of the Kharkiv region, breaking what had largely become a stalemate in the nearly seven-month war.
To bolster the offensive, the Joe Biden administration announced another $600 million [£525m] package of military aid on Thursday for Ukraine, including more of the weaponry that has helped its troops seize the momentum.
Journalists who visited the burial site on Thursday saw graves amid the pine trees, marked with simple wooden crosses. Most were numbered – and the count went past 400.
It was not clear who was buried in many of the plots or how all of them died, though witnesses and a Ukrainian investigator said some were shot and others were killed by artillery fire, mines or air strikes.
As the first bodies began to be unearthed, the head of the Kharkiv prosecutor’s office, Oleksandr Filchakov, said some showed signs of torture.
Earlier, Ukrainian officials said the majority of the people buried were believed to be civilians. But there was at least one mass grave, with a marker saying it contained the bodies of 17 Ukrainian soldiers.
In his nightly televised address on Thursday, Mr Zelensky said “more information – clear, verifiable information” about the burial site was expected soon.
“The necessary procedural actions have already begun there,” he said. “We want the world to know what is really happening and what the Russian occupation has led to.”
Mr Zelensky invoked the names of other Ukrainian cities where authorities said retreating Russian troops left behind mass graves of civilians.
“Bucha, Mariupol, now, unfortunately, Izium,” he said. “Russia leaves death everywhere. And it must be held accountable for it.”
The marking of individual graves with wooden crosses differed from some other burial sites discovered earlier in the war, including some around Kyiv that are being investigated as sites of possible war crimes. Bodies found outside the capital in the town of Bucha and elsewhere after Russian forces withdrew had been dumped together and buried without markers.
Izium resident Sergei Gorodko said among the hundreds buried in individual graves were dozens of adults and children killed in a Russian air strike on an apartment building.
He said he pulled some of them out of the rubble “with my own hands”.
Sergei Bolvinov, a senior investigator for Ukrainian police, told Sky News that some of the people buried were shot, while others died from artillery fire, mines or air strikes.
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What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, September 18?
An automatic cat feeder with a 1080p camera is the newest thing to hit Lidl and Aldi middle aisles this weekend.
What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, September 18?
Aldi Specialbuys and Lidl’s Middle of Lidl have become an essential part of the British shopping experience.
From kids toys to pet essentials, bargain-hunters across the country have found hidden gems throughout the mysterious middle aisles.
Last year, Lidl’s Middle of Lidl sell-out shoe appeared online for more than four times its original price, whereas the popular Aldi hanging egg-chair sold out quicker than Glastonury tickets.
With offers constantly updating, it is always worth a look at what is featuring in Aldi and Lidl’s middle aisle this weekend.
Aldi Specialbuys
This Sunday at Aldi, prepare to capture your next adventure with the Balco Action Camera or shift through the streets with a furry companion by your side with the Grey & Black Dog Carrier.
Trying to force your canine cutie outside in the winter months can be tricky as pooches are particularly picky when it comes to their sensitive paws. Many floofers will just outright slam the breaks and park once you’ve attached the lead.
At Aldi this weekend, the Grey & Black Dog Carrier features an adjustable handle and a secret food and water bowel compartment for just £12.99.
Admit it, you’ve always been a bit jealous of that friend who comes back from holiday and showcases an idyllic first-person montage of their Alps ski-session or their coastal surf - and all you’ve got is a fragrance from DutyFree.
This Balco Action Camera should be the first thing you pack before your next adventure. It features 4K resolution, in-built WIFI, and a 170 degree wide angle lens - all for £49.99 at Aldi this weekend.
Tired of your noisy cats always complaining there’s no food in the bowl? - “I swear I fed him 5 minutes ago!?”. With this Balco Cat Camera & Automatic Feeder, you can monitor, feed, and talk to your pet all from the comfort of your phone.
The feline feeder is available at Aldi’s middle aisle this weekend for £99.99
Lidl Middle Aisle
This Sunday at Lidl, you can take the kids shopping for new toys to keep busy during the winter months or prioritise your pet’s pleasure with a fancy new bed.
Prioritise your pet’s comfort with this fancy Cath Kidston Cat/Dog Bed for just £19.99 available in Lidl this weekend.
The bed is suitable for any floor type and features a stylish leather label on the front.
With 48 striking colours to choose from you can draw your way across paper, cardboard, canvas, and more. This Crelando Soft/Oil Pastel Set, is a perfect introduction into arts and crafts for people of all ages.
Get it this weekend in Lidl’s Middle of Lidl for an impressive £4.99
If you’ve got a little thrillseeker who’s vying to live life in the fast lane but hasn’t quite mastered balance and coordination - this Playtive Tri-Scooter With LED Wheels in LIdl is perfect.
The scooter is available in Middle of LIdl for £19.99 and soft wheels with ABEC-5 bearings, a rear friction brake, and light-up LED front wheels.
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Luke Donald says Ryder Cup rough will be 'pretty high' in Rome
It may have contributed to him playing the wrong ball for the first time in his career but European captain Luke Donald wants the rough in Rome to be ‘pretty high’ in next year’s Ryder Cup.
The Englishman rolled back the years as he made an impressive eight birdies in the second round of the DS Automobiles Italian Open at Marco Simone Golf Club.
However, the shine was taken off his day’s work by a double-bogey 7 at the 16th, leaving him having to settle for a 68 to add to an opening 69.
“I did something I don't think I've ever done in golf,” declared Donald, who sits handily-placed on five-under-par at the halfway stage, afterwards. “I hit the wrong ball on 16, which was frustrating.
“I hit a poor tee shot left in the rough. The spotter kind of went straight to the ball and I just assumed it was mine and mine was a few feet left of it. Yeah, it was a costly 7. But I made a lot of birdies out there and hit a lot of good shots and, overall, pretty pleased with my game.”
Rory McIlroy, who is using the event - his first as a professional in Italy - to get himself acquainted with the venue for the Ryder Cup, described the rough as “jungle” on Thursday.
“I think the idea is to keep it pretty high,” replied Donald to being asked about how he envisaged the difficulty of the rough for Europe’s bid to claim back the trophy in just over a year’s time.
“We want to put a premium on hitting the fairways. I don't think it will be too much different, a couple fairway lines might be even a little bit tighter.
“The rough here, it's a different type of grass. It's kind of a thick blade, so it doesn't need to be too heavy to make it tough. But it won't be too different. We obviously want to play similar conditions to what we played this year.”
Matthew Fitzpatrick, who is a certainty for Donald’s team, looks as though he feels very much at home on the course where Europe will take on an American side led by Zach Johnson.
The US Open champion has opened with rounds of 65 and 69, the latter including a burst of five straight birdoes, to sit on eight-under-par.
“Up-and-down, plenty of birdies but plenty of bogeys, too,” said Fitzpatrick of his work so far. “But, going into the weekend, I'm very happy.”
He described the rough as “really penal” but is excited about the course staging a Ryder Cup. “It's going to be great,” said Fitzpatrick, who is bidding to make this third appearance in the biennial event.
“The holes are set up for crowds to be surrounded. The viewing is pretty good. I'm sure the atmosphere is going to be fantastic in a year's time.”
Fellow Englishman Tom Lewis (65) sits one behind, with Broughty Ferry-based Frenchman Victor Perez a further shot back following his 66.
Scott Jamieson’s second-round 71, which was illuminated by an eagle-2 at the 16th, left him on four-under, one ahead of Bob MacIntyre (69).
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SEATTLE — Rideshare drivers caravanned through Seattle to send a message about safety.
They held a rally on Thursday afternoon, just days after a Lyft driver was shot and killed.
"We have to find justice for him,” said rideshare driver Abdi Ali. "He was a good man, you know, worked hard for his family and now he is gone, and nobody knows what happened."
Abdi Ali is talking about his friend, Mohammed Kediye, a Lyft driver who was shot and killed while completing a ride in Seattle near Seventh Avenue and Lenora Street.
Friends fondly remembered the 48-year-old as a father who left behind six children.
Jewel Davis spent five years as a rideshare driver.
“They are not being choosy of who they shoot at, they are not being choosy of who they assault,” said Davis. "I'm done being silent."
Instead, Davis is shining a light on the numbers. In the United States more than 50 gig workers have been killed on the job in the last five years and 63% of them have been people of color, according to a report from advocacy group Gig Workers Rising.
The Seattle Rideshare Drivers Association is keeping track of the crimes, including a Maryland Uber driver killed while on duty last month. In December of 2020 in Issaquah, police say an Uber driver was killed by two passengers.
"I have been here for 16 years. I am a U.S. Citizen. I vote. So, I want people to see that we are human too,” said Ali.
He says the lack of attention to the loss of life is why rideshare drivers came together for a demonstration, getting behind the wheel on Thursday.
"We are going to drive, it is going to be disruptive,” said Abdi Shire, chairman of the Seattle Rideshare Drivers Association.
A long procession made its way to City Hall in the name of public safety and in honor of Mohammed Kediye, a fallen friend.
“That could have been any one of us. We're lucky to be here on this earth another day,” said Davis.
Rideshare drivers were able to meet with city leaders on Thursday afternoon. They talked with Interim Police Chief Adrian Diaz about the ongoing search for the person who killed Kediye. They also called on Mayor Bruce Harrell to make rideshare driver safety a priority in Seattle.
A Lyft Spokesperson released a statement in response to the killing.
"The events described are heartbreaking, and our thoughts are with the driver's loved ones and everyone who has been impacted by this tragedy. We are working to make contact with the driver's family as soon as possible, have been in touch with the rider to offer our support, and have reached out to law enforcement to offer our assistance with their investigation."
An Uber spokesperson also released a statement.
“Driver safety is a top priority at Uber. We’ve pioneered many of the safety features that are standard in the industry today, including an in-app emergency button, and are piloting new features all over the world. Our work on safety is never done, and we remain committed to investing in technology and features designed with safety in mind.” | https://www.krem.com/article/news/crime/community-members-rideshare-driver-shot-killed-seattle/281-526b0292-decb-419a-8505-9fc57b399e23 | 2022-09-16T16:08:21Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/news/crime/community-members-rideshare-driver-shot-killed-seattle/281-526b0292-decb-419a-8505-9fc57b399e23 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BOISE, Idaho — Accusations from self-described conservative think tank, Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF), regarding the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) distributing "porn literacy" to Idaho school districts aired Sept. 14 on FOX News.
Before gaining national attention, IDHW denied this accusation in a press release.
The IFF 's entry point to their accusation revolved around a list receipts between IDHW and an education nonprofit called Education, Training, and Research (ETR).
The receipts date back to 2016 where IDHW continuously purchased "education supplies" from ETR. The receipts do not detail the contents of these supplies.
IFF's original report on Sept. 13 suggests IDHW has purchased and distributed ETR curriculum called Reducing the Risk. IDHW confirmed the department does offer Reducing the Risk to Idaho school districts who choose to make it part of their sexual education course.
Reducing the Risk is geared toward kids ages 14 to 18 years old, according to ETR's website.
"ETR’s Reducing the Risk curriculum promises to teach abstinence," the IFF writes. "Instead, ETR delivers a variety of approaches, including a 'LGBTQ Inclusive' curriculum that queers education with an emphasis on 'gender identity, sexual orientation and behavior.'"
Reducing the Risk does not provide information regarding "LGBTQ Inclusive" curriculum or "gender identity, sexual orientation and behavior," according to Reducing the Risks table of contents.
The 16-part curriculum includes abstinence, preventing pregnancy, preventing sexually transmitted disease, and the effectiveness of contraceptives.
IFF's report continued to criticize other ETR curriculum and other resources connected with to ETR's various programs. Some of these programs, such as "3 in 30" do offer porn literacy education but not for kids. It is used as a training for parents and teachers.
However, these programs are not included in Reducing the Risk, and are not distributed by IDHW to Idaho school districts, according to IDHW's press release.
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BOISE, Idaho — Samantha MacIntyre took off down a familiar rural road all smiles. She's been training for a half-marathon, and has been documenting her fitness journey on TikTok.
But 5 miles in, a red car with a driver who was acting suspicious drove past her twice. MacIntyre began to feel uneasy.
"It was super weird, the top half of his body was out the window, looking back multiple times making eye contact with me," MacIntyre said. "I was like, that's not normal behavior. Cars pass me all the time, they've never done that before."
The car parked under a tree ahead of MacIntyre on the route. She says it was an unusual spot to pull over at.
MacIntyre said she has never felt uncomfortable on that path before.
She decided to trust her gut instinct and stop her run to get help. She called her mom first so she could be picked up. She then alerted the police.
Police were also able to locate the driver of the car 45 minutes later, he does not have a criminal record.
"I'd rather be safe than sorry, even if he was harmless and it's a misunderstanding," MacIntyre said. "I'd rather call the police and just make note of it, because if I hadn't and something bad happened, I wouldn't be here right now."
She ran across the street to a house that she is used to passing by during her runs. A man was outside weedwacking in the yard. MacIntyre asked the man if she could wait in his yard and wait for her parents to come.
The police showed up and MacIntyre gave a description of the man. They also gave her tips on staying safe.
MacIntyre posted the video on her TikTok, where she's been documenting her runs, in case it could help someone else in a similar situation.
The video has received over 7 million views in four days. MacIntyre is thankful for the overwhelming support.
"For the most part everyone has been super supportive and very nice about the whole situation," MacIntyre said. "Thanking me about kind of bringing light to this situation. Which makes me feel better, because it makes me feel a little less like I was overreacting and that other people have been in the same position as me and know how I was feeling."
MacIntyre has advice for anyone who might feel uncomfortable in a situation like hers: trust your gut.
"Just not being afraid to call someone if something doesn't feel right," MacIntyre said. "Even if you are uncomfortable and it's nothing, just making sure you feel safe and making note of if you need to call someone to make you feel more safe."
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WASHINGTON — Bed Bath & Beyond has announced the first phase of stores that will be closing as part of the company's restructuring plan.
In August, the home goods retailer said it would close about 150 of its namesake stores and cut its workforce by 20%.
The initial list of store closings includes 56 locations across 21 states and Puerto Rico. The states losing the most stores in the first wave are California, Illinois and Michigan.
Bed Bath & Beyond did not respond when asked how soon the stores on the closings list would shutter their doors for good.
As of May, the retailer operated a total of 955 stores, including 769 Bed Bath & Beyond stores, 135 buybuy Baby stores and 51 stores under the names Harmon, Harmon Face Values or Face Values.
Bed Bath & Beyond store closings list
Arizona
Phoenix: 34750 N. North Valley Parkway
Tucson: 5225 South Calle Santa Cruz
California
Burbank: 201 East Magnolia Blvd.
Lakewood: 75 Lakewood Center Mall
Larkspur: 2601 Larkspur Landing Circle
Marina: 117 General Stilwell Drive
Palmdale: 39421 10th Street West
Redding: 1140 Hilltop Drive
Santee: 9918 Mission Gorge Road
San Leandro: 15555 East 14th Street, Suite 240
Connecticut
Stamford: Ridgeway Shopping Center, 2275 Summer Street
Waterford: 850 Hartford Turnpike
Florida
Sanford: 111 Towne Center Blvd.
Sunrise: 12801 W. Sunrise Blvd., Anchor C
Georgia
Snellville: Presidential Market Center, 1905 Scenic Hwy Suite 5000
Suwanee: 2623 Peachtree Pkwy
Iowa
Dubuque: 2475 N.W. Arterial
Waterloo: 1522 Flammang Drive
Illinois
Bourbonnais: 2056 North State Route 50
Carbondale: University Mall, 1265 E. Main Street
Fairview Heights: Fairview Center, 6611 N. Illinois
Gurnee: 6132 Grand Ave., Gurnee Mills Mall
Joliet: 2850 Plainfield Road
Schaumburg: 915 East Golf Road
Louisiana
Bossier City: 2900 Meadow Creek Drive
Massachusetts
Dorchester: 8B Allstate Road, Suite 1
Milford: 230 Fortune Boulevard
Seekonk: 35 Highland Avenue
Michigan
Chesterfield: 50551 Waterside Drive
Farmington Hills: 31075 Orchard Lake Road
Northville: Northville Retail Center, 17223 Haggerty Rd
Walker: Green Ridge Square, 3410 Alpine Avenue NW
White Lake Twp.: 9050 Highland Road
Minnesota
St. Cloud: 3959 Second Street South
New Jersey
Flanders: 30 International Drive, Suite 1
Manalapan: 13 Route 9 South
Paramus: 34 E Ridgewood Ave
Plattsburgh: 73 Centre Drive, Suite 100
New York
Farmingdale: 251 Airport Plaza Blvd.
Middletown: 470 Route 211 East, Suite 3
Mt. Vernon: 500 East Sandford Blvd.
New Hartford: 4805 Commercial Drive
Nevada
Sparks: 195 Los Altos Pkwy
North Carolina
Charlotte: The Arboretum, 3413 Pineville-Matthews Rd.
Ohio
Cincinnati: 3681 Stone Creek Blvd.
Hamilton: Bridgewater Falls, 3451 Princeton Road
Perrysburg: 10027 Fremont Pike
Sandusky: 4020 Milan Road, Unit# 910
Oregon
Beaverton: 2780 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.
Pennsylvania
Wynnewood: 70 E. Wynnewood Blvd.
Puerto Rico
Bayamon: Plaza Del Sol, 725 West Main Avenue
Texas
Port Arthur: Central Mall 3100 Highway 365 Suite 114
Wichita Falls: 3201 Lawrence Road Suite A
Virginia
Christiansburg: 135 Shoppers Way NW
Leesburg: 532 Fort Evans Road
Washington
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Queen Elizabeth II’s death on Sept. 8 set in motion a 10-day mourning period that will end following her state funeral Sept. 19. Following the news of her death, it was reported by British media that her late husband, Prince Philip, would be moved from the royal vault to be buried alongside her.
In a tweet liked more than 200,000 times, American poet Mira Gonzalez claimed Prince Phillip was placed in the Royal Vault, likening it to a “fancy refrigerator,” until he could be buried with the queen. One of the most popular replies to the tweet asked if it was true.
THE QUESTION
Was Prince Philip’s body put in a refrigerated vault?
THE SOURCES
College of St. George, which runs St. George’s Chapel, the location of the royal vault
Photos from the Royal Collection Trust
Julian Litten, Ph.D, a vice president for the Church Monument Society in the United Kingdom
THE ANSWER
No, Prince Philip’s body was not put in a refrigerated vault. His body was placed in the Royal Vault, which is a burial chamber that is not refrigerated.
WHAT WE FOUND
At the conclusion of his funeral service in April 2021, Prince Philip’s coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault, a burial chamber located in St. George’s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle, the Royal Household at Buckingham Palace says. This lowering of his coffin can be seen in Buckingham Palace's video of the funeral.
Although the Royal Vault had intended to be just a temporary residence for Prince Philip’s body, that doesn’t mean he was frozen or stored in a morgue. The Royal Vault, Buckingham Palace says, is one of two major burial vaults in St. George’s Chapel, which also houses several royal tombs.
“It is merely an ordinary (though terribly grand) vault, where coffins of monarchs and their consorts are temporarily deposited until such time as their permanent spaces in St George's Chapel have been decided upon and constructed, after which their remains will be transferred there for permanent deposit,” said Julian Litten, a vice president for the Church Monument Society in the United Kingdom. “This has been the case since the death of King Edward VII in 1910, and no doubt will continue for many years to come.”
When Litten says it is an “ordinary vault,” he means that it is simply an underground chamber made of stone without any kind of refrigeration whatsoever.
The Royal Vault has been used for both temporary and permanent burials since it accepted its first resident in 1810. The College of St. George, which runs St. George’s Chapel, says 50 people have been buried in the Royal Vault over the years, although every coffin lowered into the Royal Vault since 1931 has only remained there temporarily.
More from VERIFY: Fact-checking images of Queen Elizabeth II following her death
Three photos of the royal vault from the Royal Collection Trust show the inside of the burial chamber. The pictures depict a stone room with high arches, which includes space for coffins both at the center of the room and on shelves at the sides of the room. A coffin at the center of the room in two photos belongs to King Edward VII, whom the College of St. George says is now buried in a chapel tomb separate from the Royal Vault.
Royal Vault image gallery
Today, three British kings remain buried in the Royal Vault, the College of St. George says. The most recent of those kings is King William IV, who died in 1837.
While the exact details of the late queen’s burial have yet to be officially announced, the BBC reports that her coffin will be lowered into the Royal Vault much the same way Prince Philip’s coffin was. She will then be moved to the King George VI Memorial Chapel, a small alcove to the side of the main chapel, to be buried next to her late father, King George VI.
This is actually similar to the circumstances of her father’s burial. The College of St. George says King George VI was buried in the royal vault in 1952, and later moved to his namesake chapel in 1969.
Media reports say Prince Philip will also be moved to King George VI Memorial Chapel to be placed alongside Queen Elizabeth II, although Buckingham Palace has not yet revealed official plans.
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Colorado State (0-2) at Washington State (2-0), Saturday, 5 p.m. ET (Pac-12)
Line: Washington State by 16 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook
Series record: Colorado State leads 1-0.
WHAT'S AT STAKE?
Washington State is coming off an impressive 17-14 nonconference win at Wisconsin that knocked the Badgers out of the Top 25. "We believed we could do it," coach Jake Dickert said Monday. "This wasn't some upset of a lifetime." Washington State will close its non-conference schedule against the Rams, who are struggling under new coach Jay Norvell. A victory might lift the Cougars into the Top 25 for the first time since 2019.
Colorado State is trying to break a seven-game losing streak dating to last season. The Rams fell into a 34-point deficit in the third quarter at home against Middle Tennessee State last week, and ultimately lost 34-19. The Rams suffered a 51-7 loss at Michigan in the season opener.
KEY MATCHUP
Washington State's defense, which limited big plays and contained Wisconsin's running game, against a short-handed Colorado State offensive line. The Rams have given up 16 sacks in two games, by far the most in the nation. They lost one of their starting tackles to a season-ending injury during practice last week. Colorado State freshman quarterback Clay Millen could be in for a rough day.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Colorado State: The Rams, who won just three games last season, do not have an effective running game. When Millen is given time to throw, his best option is receiver Tory Horton. It's uncertain whether WSU's secondary will be playing at full health this weekend.
Washington State: QB Cameron Ward, a transfer from Incarnate Word, is looking to improve his downfield passing and put more points on the board. Running back Nakia Watson scored two touchdowns against Wisconsin.
FACTS & FIGURES
First-year WSU defensive coordinator Brian Ward was the DC at Nevada for the past two years under head coach Jay Norvell, who was hired to lead the Rams in December ... Seven players followed Norvell this offseason, transferring to CSU out of Nevada ... With a win, Dickert can become the ninth head coach in WSU history to start his first full season 3-0, and the first since Mike Price in 1989 ... Washington State kick returner Renard Bell and offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston each earned Pac-12 Conference Player of the Week awards following the win at Wisconsin ... Against Wisconsin, WSU logged six tackles for loss in the run game ... Billy Riviere caught a pass in the second quarter, becoming the first WSU tight end to record a catch since 2011. The Cougars did not use tight ends for a decade ... WSU cornerback Derrick Langford Jr., safety Jordan Lee and linebacker Travion Brown are questionable to play Saturday. Dickert said they will be game-time decisions. | https://www.krem.com/article/sports/ncaa/ncaaf/colorado-state-faces-tough-challenge-at-washington-state/281-afdc254b-1015-4e70-abe6-eae274dcdf26 | 2022-09-16T16:08:41Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/sports/ncaa/ncaaf/colorado-state-faces-tough-challenge-at-washington-state/281-afdc254b-1015-4e70-abe6-eae274dcdf26 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Luis Cortes Romero has been at the center of the fight to protect the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA.
"So you’re not allowed cameras in the Supreme Court, so whoever was the sketch artist here, that's apparently supposed to be me with my thick eyebrows," Romero said about a painting from the day he was in the Supreme Court in 2017 when the Trump administration moved to end the program.
Romero is now a managing partner at NOVO Legal, an immigration law firm that has offices near Seattle and Denver.
There are more than 500,000 DACA recipients in the U.S., including Romero.
“So I was born in Mexico, and I was brought to the United States when I was one or one or two years old," Romero said. “My memories come from photos, being there, being baptized and that's basically it, so I have no memory of what it’s like there.”
Romero grew up in the Bay Area of California.
"I really considered myself a Californian," Romero said.
His story is an example of how complex the DACA program and the debate over its future can be.
Even though Romero was brought to the United States before he could walk, his parents, who were undocumented, did it illegally. In the eyes of the government, he is also undocumented.
Priot to DACA, Romero said he often worried about being deported.
DACA recipients need to meet specific requirements like entering the U.S. before their 16th birthday, but not turning 31 before the program started in 2012.
They need to have completed high school or have their GED and have no serious criminal convictions.
"DACA really only gives you a work permit. It’s a promise by the government that so long you play by the rules and don’t get into any trouble, you’re allowed to stay here," Romero said. “It’s not citizenship, it’s not legal permit of residency or green card so we don’t have the ability to vote or hold office or anything like that.”
DACA allowed Romero to pass the bar.
“It took this weight off my shoulders that I didn’t realize was there until it’s gone," Romero said.
His relief comes with an expiration date. Every two years, he needs to reapply to be able to stay in the U.S. legally.
"I renewed it in May," Romero said. "My two-year lease in America is valid for at least two years.”
DACA doesn’t offer a pathway to citizenship.
"I get a lot of questions about, like why don't you just apply? And I can guarantee you that no one wants to live like this. If there was a way to apply, we would apply," Romero says.
Critics of the program say DACA encourages illegal immigration. They claim it was created illegally because then-President Barack Obama bypassed Congress. The program has faced several legal challenges.
"We don’t know what's going to happen, and it reverts back to what is our life going to look like five years from now? I don’t know, man, I’m trying to look just two years from now,” Romero said.
Perhaps the ultimate question for Romero and his clients, many of whom are also DACA recipients, is what the reality would be if the program went away.
“And there is the other extreme of if, you know, are my clients going to get deported, and me with them? You know, it's a very, it's a very real, but sobering conversation that I have to have with them," Romero said. | https://www.katc.com/news/national-politics/the-race/immigration-attorney-at-center-of-fight-to-protect-other-daca-recipients | 2022-09-16T16:17:09Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national-politics/the-race/immigration-attorney-at-center-of-fight-to-protect-other-daca-recipients | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Molly Kearney will become the first openly nonbinary cast member on "Saturday Night Live."
Kearney, who uses the pronouns they/them, will make their debut on the show's 48th season.
The actor, who is from Cleveland, was recently featured on Amazon's remake of "A League of Their Own." They also appeared on Disney+’s “The Mighty Ducks.”
The upcoming season will feature three other new cast members: Marcello Hernandez, Michael Longfellow, and Devon Walker.
The 48th season of "SNL" will premiere on Oct. 1. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/nonbinary-cast-member-joins-snl | 2022-09-16T16:17:45Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/nonbinary-cast-member-joins-snl | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Tampa Bay Rays made history.
The Rays became the first MLB team with a starting lineup made up of all Latin American-born players.
The historic moment had special meaning as it came on the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month and Roberto Clemente Day.
Clemente was a pioneer in the sport for Latin American players. The Puerto Rican won two World Series Championships with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
He was the first Caribbean and Latin American to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 1973, according to ESPN.
The Rays starting lineup all wore number 21 in honor of Clemente.
The team beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-0. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/tampa-bay-rays-become-first-mlb-team-to-feature-all-latino-starting-lineup | 2022-09-16T16:17:52Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/tampa-bay-rays-become-first-mlb-team-to-feature-all-latino-starting-lineup | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A house buyer company has revealed data which shows the sales of homes with a value of more than £1 million across the TN postcode area has slumped. Property Solver said during September 2021 to September 2022, there had been 376 sales of homes with a price tag in excess of £1 million across Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
It said sales included a home in Calverley Park in Tunbridge Wells for £4,825,000; South Park in Sevenoaks for £4,350,000; Oaks Road, Tenterden for £3,975,000 and Church Lane in Frant for £3,850,000. This number of sales put the TN postcode 10th across England, Wales and Scotland.
Ruban Selvanayagam, co-founder of Property Solver, a cash house-buying company, said the total value of these sales was £625,376,571 but when compared to the previous 12 months, it represented a decrease of 43 per cent. Mr Selvanayagam said: "Although there remains a fairly healthy volume of sales in this price bracket, such a pronounced drop would suggest that buyer appetite for these types of homes is decreasing. £1 million+ properties, even for the wealthy, are a major commitment and indeed affected by the wider economy."
He said: “With continued inflationary pressures and rising interest rates as a result, it would not be too much of a surprise to see a continued cooling off across the high-end property market in the coming year at least."
But this picture painted by Mr Selvanayagam was not recognised by Ross Davies, a partner at Knight Frank. Mr Davies told KentLive: "If you take the Tunbridge Wells Knight Frank office and the area we cover, which is mostly TN, we are 45 per cent up on transactions at the same point as this time last year. That's us covering the TN region. If you take the whole of the South East region of Knight Frank, that's outside of London, it would be up 10 per cent.
"Also, there is a hell of a lot of delayed registrations with the Land Registry. Whilst we would say the market is in the process of normalising, it is very healthy, there are still people wishing to purchase. I think the craziness has disappeared out of the market but we are in healthy normalising market conditions which give buyers and sellers far more clarity than seen over the last two years."
Talking about the "craziness", Mr Davies said: "From the summer last year to the spring this year, there was just a feeding frenzy. People were almost panic buying. Agents were struggling to keep up with enquiries and demand. It was almost too much of a good thing.
"Tunbridge Wells is still very desirable for all the reasons we enjoy but it is also seen as a lifestyle destination and with that gateway into East Sussex and all of the wonders in that county. But also it is still in Kent and qualifying for grammar schools and is commutable to the City. And as I am told frequently, it is a town which has a bit of a heartbeat. It has a sense of community, a bit of something about it."
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Benenden: Princess Anne's under-appreciated link to Kent as Queen's daughter praised for stoicism | https://www.kentlive.news/news/property/kent-house-prices-figures-show-7595551 | 2022-09-16T16:20:04Z | kentlive.news | control | https://www.kentlive.news/news/property/kent-house-prices-figures-show-7595551 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
It hasn't been a good month for Russia's President on the battlefield and I don't think you can trust anything said by a leader at war but here are his comments:
- Main goal is to liberate Donbas region
- We are not in a hurry
- Russian army gradually takes up new territories
- No need to change plan
The 'main goal' talk is certainly a downgrade from the bluster at the start of the war. But I do note that the 'not in a hurry' portion is notable because Putin can point to the pain the energy trade is inflicting on Europe as a win. | https://www.forexlive.com/news/putin-says-main-goal-is-to-liberate-donbas-region-and-we-are-not-in-a-hurry-20220916/ | 2022-09-16T16:20:05Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/news/putin-says-main-goal-is-to-liberate-donbas-region-and-we-are-not-in-a-hurry-20220916/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Sea level rises could mean that large areas of Kent could be under water within the next 60 years. A rise of just half a metre would see towns such as Dover and Sheerness submerged below sea level.
According to Climate Central's map of sea level rises, large areas of Kent could be under water towards the end of the century. If carbon dioxide emissions remain unchecked, the projection for when sea level rise reaches 0.5m in areas such as Dover and Sheerness is 2080.
The increases to one metre mean that by 2140 coastal areas such as Dymchurch and further inland at Stone will be completely submerged with water, which will also start creeping further inland towards countryside towns in the borough of Ashford, such as Tenterden.
Read more: People in Canterbury ‘don’t feel safe at night' as statistics show violent crime on the rise
Dymchurch
The map above shows what will happen to Dymchurch and the surrounding areas with a one metre rise in sea level. As the example shows, much of the area including New Romney, and Dungeness is completely submerged. This stretches right across into Sussex, with large amounts of inland towns and villages being affected in this area.
Herne Bay and Whitstable
As you can see some of the areas surrounding Herne Bay and Whitstable will be affected, but the towns themselves are not showing signs of being affected too much by the one metre increase. Working the way around the coast, water levels will start affecting coastal towns between Faversham and Sittingbourne.
Sheerness which sits at the mouth of the River Medway on the north west corner of the Isle of Sheppey will also be affected. With unchecked pollution, the projection for when sea level rise reaches one metre at Sheerness is 2140.
Thanet
If we move up the scale we see what happens with a 1.5 metre rise in sea level, which projects what the situation will look like in 2190. You can see that a significant area of inland Thanet is covered by water.
Coastal towns Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs look to be largely unaffected by the rise, but it does look like they will be largely cut off from the rest of the county by a body of water stretching from the Deal and Sandwich Bay areas across to Reculver.
However, this is all only if carbon emissions are not curtailed. The map does indicate there will likely still be sea level rises with moderate carbon cuts, they can still limit the damage.
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The price of gold is up around $10 on the day. The current price is trading at $1674.11. The high price reached $1680.41. THe low extended to the lowest level since April 2020 to $1654.28.
The rebound has taken the price back into a swing area between $1670.88 and $1688.91. Also in that area is the 61.8% of the move up from the 2020 low at $1687.87.
The gains are being helped by a lower dollar (traders are starting to see weakness) and yields coming modestly off highs.
However, it would still take a move above the 1688.91 level to get the precious metal out of the bearish mode in the short term, and even then, it would just the start.
Nevertheless, a break above would have to stay above the area going forward and looking at the hourly,chart, the price would have to get back above the 100 and 200 hour MAs at 1696.07 and $1704.30 (and moving lower - see blue and green lines in the chart below). Until then, the buyers are not winning.
The targets are set. It is up to the buyers to push to and through if they are to get back in the game (with some control). | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/gold-finds-some-buyers-on-dollar-selling-20220916/ | 2022-09-16T16:20:13Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/gold-finds-some-buyers-on-dollar-selling-20220916/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The 22News I-Team has discovered the former principal of a Westfield school was investigated nearly 15 years ago for alleged inappropriate behavior with a student in Adams.
Salvatore Friere is the former Principal of Munger Hill Elementary School in Westfield. He was then hired as principal of Lenox Memorial Middle and High School in the Berkshires over the summer. Friere resigned from that job this week.
He told the 22News I-Team, “due to signed agreements, I’m unable to disclose much, other than it was not related in any way to my performance… I had to resign for personal reasons.”
Allegations of inappropriate behavior nearly 15 years ago have now emerged. The 22News I-Team has obtained a police report dated December 18, 2008, that shows Friere was investigated for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old student when he was a substitute teacher at Berkshire Arts and Technology (BART) Charter Public School in Adams.
POLICE REPORT: Berkshire Arts & Tech Charter
The police report states the 15-year-old student was “seen riding in Friere’s car as he left the parking lot” on December 11, 2008 when school was let out early because of inclement weather. It took two hours to bring the student home to Clarksburg – a trip that usually takes about 20 minutes. The police report goes on to say “this violates school policy, and at no time did Friere notify or seek permission from school officials or (redacted) legal guardian.”
After the alleged incident, he was fired, according to the police report. He was 27 years old at the time. He was never charged with anything in connection to this incident.
STATEMENT: Salvatore Friere
In a statement to the I-Team, Friere said, “The allegations from my time as a sub at BART were for driving a student home after an early dismissal due to bad weather. They were thoroughly investigated by DCF as well as the police and both came back with absolutely no concerns. BART determined that I was not in compliance with its code of conduct. I have had no discipline of any kind in any subsequent position and I stand by my record as a teacher, coach, and principal. I have well over a decade of life-changing, impactful public service in the public eye.”
Friere also worked for Holyoke Public Schools after his time in Adams.
Superintendent/Receiver of Holyoke Public Schools Anthony Soto said Friere was employed by the district more than five years ago, but that “there’s very little else I can share with you at this time, since none of the current HPS leadership team members were part of the decision to hire Mr. Friere, nor were we part of any discussions prior to his leaving employment with Holyoke Public Schools.”
Parents in Westfield are now questioning why he was hired in their district years after these allegations.
“You just kind of wonder when someone is fired from a previous teaching position why that maybe isn’t looked into more?” said Mona Rastegar of Westfield.
School hiring process
The I-Team found out what the process is and what is considered when hiring a new administrator in Westfield.
According to Westfield Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski, first, a search committee is created. They verify with the state that the candidate has a valid educator license. Candidate interviews, reference checks, and an online search on each candidate are also performed. Westfield Public Schools also run a criminal record check.
Czaporowski told the I-Team he could not comment specifically on current or former employees, but that “if a candidate was never charged, or if an issue in a previous district was never reported to DESE, then we would have no way of knowing about any possible misconduct unless the candidate themselves disclose that information.”
Again, Friere was never charged with any crimes related to the incident in Adams years before he was hired in Westfield.
The I-Team has multiple calls and emails to Lenox Superintendent Marc Gosselin. He has yet to respond. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/i-team-former-westfield-principal-resigns-from-new-post-in-the-berkshires-as-decade-old-allegation-emerges/ | 2022-09-16T16:34:40Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/i-team-former-westfield-principal-resigns-from-new-post-in-the-berkshires-as-decade-old-allegation-emerges/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
High school seniors will need to save more money or ask their parents to dig deeper into their pockets if they want to go to Grad Nite at Disney California Adventure in 2023 and take part in the graduation celebrations that have been an annual tradition for decades.
Disneyland has raised prices 8% to 22% on Grad Nite packages for 2023 compared to ticket costs from the previous year.
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Grad Nite 2023 celebrations will be held on 15 dates in May and June at Disney California Adventure.
Grad Nite 2023 will take place on May 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 25, 30 and 31 and June 2, 4, 7, 9, 14 and 16. The dates fall on select weekdays (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) and weekends (Fridays and Saturdays).
Grad Nite celebrations will run from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at DCA with dance parties, meet-and-greet photo ops with Disney characters dressed in graduation gear and themed food and drinks.
Disneyland will offer tiered pricing for Grad Nite 2023 with costs varying for weekday and weekend tickets.
The three ticket options include the Grad Nite private party experience ($99 weekdays/$104 weekends) with access to DCA starting at 9 p.m., all-day DCA admission ($129/$134) that includes the Grad Nite party or a parkhopper option ($199/$219) with admission to both parks and the after-hours party.
Grad Nite 2022 ticket prices were lower at $89 (party only), $119 (all-day at DCA) and $179 (all-day parkhopper).
Disneyland raised general admission prices up to 8% in October 2021 with the multi-tier ticket cost structure ranging from $104 to $164 for a single park and $164 to $224 for a parkhopper.
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Schools can get more information at the Disneyland Grad Nite website. DCA will close to day visitors by 9 p.m. on Grad Nites.
Visitors planning vacations in May and June 2023 should keep in mind Disneyland and DCA will grow increasingly crowded as high school seniors arrive throughout the day on Grad Nite event dates, according to MousePlanet.
“Of course, Grad Nites are not the only times that the Disneyland resort is crowded with student groups,” according to MousePlanet. “The last weeks of school are typically popular times for class trips, something that Disney has actively encouraged in past years through special pricing and activities for school groups. Those visits won’t appear on any calendar, but are a fact of Disney life during May and June.”
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Grad Nite returned in 2022 after the events were canceled in 2020 and 2021 while Disneyland and Disney California Adventure were closed or under capacity restrictions due to state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions.
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When he’s not pulling stunts like flying planeloads of undocumented Venezuelan immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard just to own the libs who might be finishing their summer vacations there, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is busy advancing other notions aimed at advancing a possible presidential bid.
A move to force cities in his state to abandon their plans to reform zoning laws in order to grow affordable housing is, to say the least, not one of his better ideas.
Earlier this month, Reason magazine reports, “Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) sent a comment letter to Lauren Poe, Gainesville’s mayor, recommending that the city withdraw a provisionally approved zoning amendment that allows two-, three-, and four-unit homes to be built in neighborhoods that were once zoned exclusively for single-family homes.”
Florida, like California, is in the midst of a housing-affordability crisis that is seeing formerly middle-class neighborhoods suddenly become places in which only those who can afford seven-figure houses can hope to find a home.
Fine, sort of, for those who bought low and can now sell high — but what are the prospects, for instance, for their children to be able to hope to live in the cities in which they grew up?
There is an incredible American — and international — demand to be able to live in warm-winter places throughout the country. In the future, those places are not going to look precisely the same as they do today, unless we want to allow only multi-millionaires to live there.
“I find it interesting that probably the most progressive [city] commission in the state of Florida is pushing to allow more property rights to bring down housing prices,” said Gainesville City Commissioner Adrian Hayes-Santos, who supported the city’s zoning reforms, Reason reports. “A Republican executive branch under DeSantis is trying to stop people having more property rights.”
It’s true — free-market rights such as these were a traditionally GOP cause. They could — and should — be, going forward.
Yes in My Back Yard is the rather wonderfully named movement that aims to counter too many decades of NIMBYism that has led to housing shortages throughout the nation. Americans want to be able to build granny flats without the nanny state saying no — or piling on so many development fees and regulations that a home for grandmother close to your own is impossible.
Housing activists call this the “missing middle” approach to a new look for our cities and suburbs.
In our own state, that infill housing will be furthered after the successful passage of SB 9 and SB 10, which will allow for both more duplexes in formerly single-family California neighborhoods and for cities and counties to pass more housing-friendly zoning ordinances of their own.
In reality, the move is nothing entirely new. “We’re headed to an era when we’re going to see more of that gentle in-fill housing that was legal in California up until the 1970s and ‘80s,” Matt Lewis, communications director for California YIMBY, told Reason after the passage of the bills in 2021 “This is really sort of a Back to the Future week for California housing policy.”
And there are reasonable exceptions to our state’s new guidelines. The newly allowable density doesn’t apply to lots with fewer than 2,400 square feet, or to neighborhoods in historic districts.
But we have to do things differently if we want our children and grandchildren to live where we do. American politicians need to understand this, and make bold plans for the future rather than taking the well-trodden path of doing nothing at all.
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Once, Derika Moses held records in track and field. She was a force to be reckoned with on the softball diamond. But, as she hoisted a case of soda onto a grocery store display in 2007, everything changed.
Her back wrenched. The pain was fierce. Her best bet, she was eventually told, was spinal fusion surgery — a risky and invasive procedure that the Mayo Clinic warns may be no more effective than nonsurgical treatment for some types of back pain.
Eager for relief, Moses had the surgery at Riverside Community Hospital in 2008 — but the agony didn’t subside. She suffered painful complications and in 2013, when she could stand it no longer, she opted to have the hardware removed from her spine, despite the dangers inherent in such a procedure, according to court documents.
Moses carried home a rattling collection of screws and rods that were once embedded in her bone, and didn’t think much more about it until news of Operation Spinal Cap broke the following year, according to her long-delayed lawsuit, which is finally proceeding in Riverside Superior Court.
Fraud charges, not counterfeit
Operation Spinal Cap is a mammoth federal healthcare fraud investigation that began in 2013 and is so enormous it continues today. It froze more than 100 civil lawsuits like Moses’ as it targeted a criminal scheme stretching across a decade that generated nearly $1 billion in fraudulent claims to federal and state governments as well as to private insurers. The U.S. Department of Justice said the scheme involved some $40 million in illegal kickbacks to doctors, chiropractors, marketers and other medical professionals.
The DOJ has racked up 23 convictions in Operation Spinal Cap thus far, the latest of which is neurosurgeon Lokesh Tantuwaya, 55, of San Diego, who pleaded guilty Sept. 1 to accepting some $3.3 million in bribes for doing spinal surgeries at the now-defunct Pacific Hospital in Long Beach.
The first conviction was the hospital’s erstwhile owner, Michael Drobot of Corona del Mar, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy and paying illegal kickbacks in 2014, admitting he orchestrated a wide-ranging fraud in which “thousands of patients received surgeries at Pacific Hospital not knowing that (Drobot) bribed their physician to perform their surgery at Pacific Hospital,” prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo. Drobot “was motivated by greed and ultimately profited millions of dollars through the scheme,” the memo said.
Then-state Sen. Ronald Calderon was ensnared in the web as well. Drobot bribed Calderon in an effort to protect a now-repealed state law allowing hospitals to pass the full cost of spinal surgery implants on to workers’ comp insurers — an important source of cash for the scheme, prosecutors said.
Patients like Moses who endured these surgeries — which may not have been necessary to begin with — were glad to see the fraud convictions, but deeply dismayed that the DOJ didn’t, literally, dig deeper. The screws and rods implanted in their spines via these kickback surgeries weren’t always the real deal, Moses and many others say, but cheap knockoffs manufactured in an unsanitary machine shop in Temecula, mixed with genuine product and then shipped all over the country.
Most of the hardware is still embedded in people’s bodies, making such claims exceptionally hard to prove in criminal court. But Moses can hold those screws and rods in the palm of her hand.
More delays
A federal judge said that, because of the complexity of restitution for patient victims, civil litigation might provide a more appropriate remedy than criminal prosecution.
And there has been a flood of civil lawsuits against doctors and hospitals in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties — many against hospitals and doctors not criminally charged in Operation Spinal Cap.
All those lawsuits, however, had to wait until the DOJ’s criminal investigation wrapped up before being heard so as not to compromise the investigation.
That time has finally come. Sort of.
The Moses case, originally filed in 2014, is considered a “bellwether,” or test trial. Scores of patients with pending suits are anxiously watching its every twist and turn. Delays related to alleged juror contempt frustrate people like Joshua Lash, a former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who said he was coaxed into his spinal surgery and has been in agony ever since. He lost his career at age 41, and chalks it up to greed.
“Unfortunately, as I lay in pain, disabled and without medical insurance, once again we are delivered another judicial blow to protect the greedy,” he said by email about the courtroom fight over jurors in the Moses case. “It is too bad victims cannot have defense teams stacked with adjunct legal professors and greatest ‘white collar’ scholars money can buy.”
A hearing on that is slated for October.
Doctors and hospitals targeted by patient lawsuits deny any wrongdoing, including knowingly using inferior product in surgeries. In court filings, Drobot said his companies never bought or used knock-off screws or parts for spinal surgeries, and that the absence of such charges in the federal investigation proves it.
A lawyer for whistleblowers who alerted authorities to the scandal disagreed. It’s easier to prosecute doctors for kickbacks than to prove counterfeit hardware is inside of people, said attorney Justin Berger.
“Hopefully we’ll see some justice for the victims soon,” he said.
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Five things to do in the garden this week:
1. For an exotic, drought-tolerant addition to your vegetable garden, plant New Zealand spinach (Tetragonia tetragonoides). It is not botanically related to regular spinach but it does have a similar taste. Do your own research before consuming, though: Leaves are semi-succulent and can be eaten raw, but it is advisable to boil them in order to eliminate oxalates which, if consumed in great quantity, can be toxic. This plant was eaten by Captain Cook and his shipmates to prevent scurvy after he landed in New Zealand in the 1700s. It is advisable to keep New Zealand spinach fertilized with a high nitrogen formulation such as 21-0-0 in order to prevent flower formation which stops its growth. New Zealand spinach is a tough plant with minimal water needs and is pest and disease free. Unlike regular spinach, it thrives in hot weather. You can find fifty seeds for three dollars at Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds (rareseeds.com).
2. Okinawa spinach (Gynura crepioides), native to Indonesia, is another leafy edible you can plant now or anytime. It is unrelated to either regular or New Zealand spinach but easier to propagate than either one. The foliage has a delicately nutty flavor with young leaves being tastier than older ones. Some studies have shown that Okinawa spinach can lower cholesterol. Foliage is highly attractive and gently serrated, green on the top, purplish on the underside. It is best grown with some shade but can handle sun with more frequent irrigation and makes an excellent perennial ground cover. Propagation is a snap as terminal shoot cuttings root easily placed directly in good garden soil or in a glass with an inch or two of water on the bottom. Okinawa spinach grows as a perennial in frost-free zones. Order three plants for $16 at rareseeds.com.
3. If you have an oak tree in your backyard, consider it a free source of nutty flour for baking purposes. Acorn meal is coming into favor as a product of self-sustaining oak trees since they yield abundant crops yet require no inputs of water or fertilizer. Expose fallen acorns to the sun for one month. Then crack and peel away the acorn jackets. Soak the meats repeatedly in very cold water in order to remove tannins that impart bitterness, which could take several days. After each soak, sample some acorn meat to see if it is edible. Eventually, the bitterness gives way to a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. Dry the edible meats on low heat in the oven. Now put them in a food processor until they are transformed into a fluffy flour, from which pancakes, fritters, pastries, and pasta can be made, just as with ordinary wheat flour.
4. If you are thinking of utilizing rain barrels to store this coming winter’s rain (even as we pray that it comes), start the project now. The Metropolitan Water District does give partial rain barrel rebates, even if the amount is not extravagant. Rain barrels, available at home centers, need to be placed under your rain gutters to trap rainfall before it goes to waste. If your rain gutters go down to the ground, this means you will need to cut them off at the height of your barrels and direct the flow into your barrels by affixing properly positioned downspouts to the newly cut edges of your rain gutters. To apply for a rain barrel rebate, visit socalwatersmart.com. When you get there, click on “Residential Rebates” and then scroll down until you see a picture of a barrel. Click on the barrel and follow the instructions. For a step-by-step guide to barrel installation, go to treepeople.org. When you get there, click the magnifying glass in the top right corner and type “rain barrel” in the search box.
5. Begin to assess your trees for pruning this fall or winter, the best seasons for this task. The only trees you don’t want to prune are tropical species such as the weeping fig (Ficus benjamina), which goes into a funk and loses its color when pruned in late fall or winter, although it probably won’t die. Remember that less is more when it comes to tree trimming and no more than a third of a tree should be removed at any one time. This should be done without compromising the height or shape of the tree but rather by merely thinning out the branches. When it comes to pruning, there is one golden rule: Never top a tree. If a tree is growing over roof lines or is a hazard to vehicle traffic or people, consider having it removed and replacing it with a species more compatible with the existing space.
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If you want the new COVID-19 booster that protects against the latest circulating omicron variants, you have lots of options for appointments, except if you have your heart set on Moderna.
People hoping to get Moderna’s version of the new bivalent booster instead of Pfizer’s may have to travel — or wait a while to get their shot.
“Moderna bivalent booster supply is temporarily delayed,” Kaiser’s online scheduler tells members, though Pfizer boosters were available in San Jose starting Sept. 27. “If seeking a booster, please select Pfizer-BioNTech.”
“We’re sorry, but no Moderna appointments were found within 25 miles,” Walgreens’ online scheduler reported for a downtown San Jose ZIP code.
CVS? Rite Aid? No-derna.
The new “bivalent” boosters approved by the federal government early this month protect against both the original strain of the coronavirus and its most recent omicron variants, BA.4 and BA.5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the booster shots Sept. 1 for everyone 12 and older at least two months after their last COVID-19 vaccine shot. Those who recently had a COVID-19 infection are recommended to wait three months before getting a booster.
But on the Bay Area Vaccine Hunters Facebook group this week, members pleaded for tips about available Moderna doses and groused about cancellations.
“I made a booster appointment for Moderna this Sunday for Safeway in Berkeley,” posted one member, who asked not to be identified, adding that she cannot travel far due to a disability.
“They just sent me a cancellation email because they are out of Moderna. I will get Pfizer if I must but would prefer Moderna, anyone happen to know of places in Berkeley that are booking Moderna appointments this weekend?”
The poster said she prefers Moderna “because the dose size is larger and I know roughly what the side effect pattern is like for me.”
For those who just have to have the Moderna shot, bivalent booster appointments are available if you look around. One place that wasn’t hurting for supplies was Santa Clara County’s health system where on Thursday online appointments for the Moderna bivalent booster were plentiful next week.
Dr. Jennifer Tong, associate chief medical officer for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, said that’s in part because they are supplied by both the state and federal governments. Pharmacies are directly supplied by the federal government through its vaccine program.
“We received enough to last us at least for the three weeks ahead,” Tong said. “We placed another order, so we don’t anticipate having any shortage.”
Santa Clara County began giving the new boosters Sept. 7 and has continued to fill appointments and see robust demand. Tong said that’s because more recent vaccine rollouts have been aimed at more limited populations, whereas the latest boosters are available to all adults and, for Pfizer’s booster, kids 12 and up.
“Larger numbers of people are eligible for that, so it appears we’re seeing a higher level of interest,” Tong said. “But given the high percentage of people in our county who are now eligible, the level of interest we’re seeing is what we would expect.”
Moderna’s news office had no response Thursday to questions about Bay Area booster shortages, and the company hasn’t issued recent statements indicating production or distribution issues. Its website directs those seeking the shots to the federal government’s online scheduler. But it indicates availability at several pharmacies that don’t actually have the shots now.
Spokeswoman Monica Prinzing said that “some CVS Pharmacy locations have administered all of the Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccine received from the federal government to date.”
“We’re working with the government to acquire more Moderna doses and continue to offer Pfizer and limited Moderna appointments at CVS.com and via the CVS Pharmacy app,” Prinzing said. “Appointments are updated as supply is received.”
Kaiser Permanente said in a statement that the health plan “is administering bivalent boosters as supply allows and according to CDC clinical guidance.”
“We are providing the updated boosters across Northern California, and are adding appointments frequently as supply arrives on site,” Kaiser continued. “Members should check kp.org for availability of appointments for the updated boosters.”
Tong said that at Santa Clara County vaccine clinics, those seeking boosters haven’t favored one brand or another. And she said there’s no reason to.
“At this point there’s no medical reason for one versus the other,” Tong said. “What we like to advise is that people consider getting what is available to them.”
That’s what happened with the Berkeley booster seeker. After surveying the responses to her plea to the Bay Area Vaccine Hunters, she decided she’d give Pfizer a try after all.
“I have heard more educated people than me say that there is potentially a benefit to mixing and matching,” she told one responder, another Moderna loyalist, who said she was going for Pfizer this time, “so I would go ahead with your plan!”
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Stocks fell broadly in afternoon trading on Wall Street Friday, putting the market on track for another week of sizable losses.
The latest discouraging news for traders came from corporate giants FedEx and General Electric, which warned about worsening trends in the economy hurting business.
The S&P 500 fell 1.2% as of 12:01 p.m. Eastern. The benchmark index is down 5.2% for the week, with much of the loss coming from a rout on Tuesday following a surprisingly hot report on inflation.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 293 points, or 1%, to 30,672 and the Nasdaq fell 1.4%. Both indexes are also on track for steep weekly losses.
Technology stocks, retailers and industrial companies had some of the biggest losses.
Package delivery service FedEx fell 22.8% and is on track for its biggest single-day sell-off on record after warning investors that profits for its fiscal first-quarter will likely fall short of forecasts because of a dropoff in business. It is also shuttering storefronts and corporate offices and expects business conditions to further weaken.
Industrial giant General Electric fell 5.2% after its chief financial officer said it was still bogged down by supply chain problems that were raising costs.
Utilities and makers of household goods, which are typically considered less risky investments, held up better than the rest of the market.
The worrisome corporate updates hit a market already on edge because of stubbornly high inflation as well as the higher interest rates being used to fight it, which will slow the economy.
The Federal Reserve is aggressively raising interest rates in an effort to cool the hottest inflation in four decades, but that has raised worries that it could hit the brakes too hard and slide the economy into a recession. The central bank has already raised interest rates four times this year and economists expect another jumbo increase of three-quarters of a point when the Fed’s leaders meet next week.
Higher interest rates tend to weigh on stocks, especially the pricier technology sector. Technology stocks within the S&P 500 are down more than 25% for the year and communications companies have shed nearly 35%. They are the worst performing sectors within the benchmark index so far this year.
The housing sector is also hurting as interest rates rise. Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed over 6% this week for the first time since the housing crash of 2008. The higher rates could make an already tight housing market even more expensive for homebuyers.
The Fed’s rate hikes have seemingly done little to cool inflation. Reports this week from the government showed that prices for just about everything but gas are still rising, the job market is still red-hot and consumers continue to spend, all of which give ammunition to Fed officials who say the economy can tolerate more rate hikes.
Bond yields rose. The yield on the two-year Treasury, which tends to track actions by the Fed, rose to 3.87% from 3.86% late Thursday. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which helps dictate where mortgages and rates for other loans are heading, rose to 3.46% from 3.45% late Thursday. | https://www.wspa.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-asian-stocks-follow-wall-st-lower-amid-inflation-pressure/ | 2022-09-16T16:44:47Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-asian-stocks-follow-wall-st-lower-amid-inflation-pressure/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Uber said Thursday that it reached out to law enforcement after a hacker apparently breached its network. A security engineer said the intruder provided evidence of obtaining access to crucial systems at the ride-hailing service.
There was no indication that Uber’s fleet of vehicles or its operation was in any way affected.
“It seems like they’ve compromised a lot of stuff,” said Sam Curry, an engineer with Yuga Labs who communicated with the hacker. That includes complete access to the Amazon and Google-hosted cloud environments where Uber stores its source code and customer data, he said.
Curry said he spoke to several Uber employees who said they were “working to lock down everything internally” to restrict the hacker’s access. That included the San Francisco company’s Slack internal messaging network, he said.
He said there was no indication that the hacker had done any damage or was interested in anything more than publicity. “My gut feeling is that it seems like they are out to get as much attention as possible.”
The hacker had alerted Curry and other security researchers to the intrusion on Thursday evening by using an internal Uber account to comment on vulnerabilities they had previously identified on the company’s network through its bug-bounty program, which pays ethical hackers to ferret out network weaknesses.
The hacker provided a Telegram account address and Curry and other researchers then engaged them in a separate conversation, sharing screenshots of various pages from Uber’s cloud providers to prove they broke in.
The Associated Press attempted to contact the hacker at the Telegram account where Curry and the other researchers chatted with them. But no one responded.
The New York Times reported that the person who claimed responsibility for the hack said they gained access through social engineering: They sent a text message to an Uber worker claiming to be a company tech employee and persuaded the worker to hand over a password that gave them access to the network.
The Times said the hacker reported being 18 years old and saying they broke in because the company had weak security.
One screenshot posted on Twitter and confirmed by researchers shows a chat with the hacker in which they say they obtained the credentials of an administrative user through social engineering.
Social engineering is a popular hacking strategy, as humans tend to be the weakest link in any network. Teenagers used a similar ploy in 2020 to hack Twitter
Uber said via email that it was “currently responding to a cybersecurity incident. We are in touch with law enforcement.” It said it would provide updates on its Uber Comms twitter feed.
The company has been hacked before.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is moving one step closer to developing a central bank digital currency, known as the digital dollar, saying it would help reinforce the U.S. role as a leader in the world financial system.
The White House said on Friday that after President Joe Biden issued an executive order in March calling on a variety of agencies to look at ways to regulate digital assets, the agencies came up with nine reports, covering cryptocurrency impacts on financial markets, the environment, innovation and other elements of the economic system.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said one Treasury recommendation is that the U.S. “advance policy and technical work on a potential central bank digital currency, or CBDC, so that the United States is prepared if CBDC is determined to be in the national interest.”
“Right now, some aspects of our current payment system are too slow or too expensive,” Yellen said on a Thursday call with reporters laying out some of the findings of the reports.
Central bank digital currencies differ from existing digital money available to the general public, such as the balance in a bank account, because they would be a direct liability of the Federal Reserve, not a commercial bank.
According to the Atlantic Council nonpartisan think tank, 105 countries representing more than 95% of global gross domestic product already are exploring or have created a central bank digital currency.
The council found that the U.S. and the U.K. are far behind in creating a digital dollar or its equivalent.
Treasury, the Justice Department, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, the Securities and Exchange Commission and other agencies were tasked with contributing to reports that would address various concerns about the risks, development and usage of digital assets. Several reports will come out in the next weeks and months.
Eswar Prasad, a trade professor at Cornell who studies the digitization of currencies, said Treasury’s report “takes a positive view about how a digital dollar might play a useful role in increasing payment options for individuals and businesses” while acknowledging the risks of its development.
He said the report sets the stage for the creation of agency regulations and legislation “that can improve the benefit-risk tradeoff associated with cryptocurrencies and related technologies.”
The Blockchain Association, which lobbies lawmakers on Capitol Hill, said in a statement that the White House reports are “a missed opportunity to cement U.S. crypto leadership.”
“These reports focus on risks — not opportunities,” the statement reads, “and omit substantive recommendations on how the United States can promote its burgeoning crypto industry, including job creation, improvements to the financial system, and expanded access for all Americans.”
On Capitol Hill, lawmakers have submitted various pieces of legislation to regulate cryptocurrency and other digital assets.
Sheila Warren, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, said in an emailed statement that the report “seem to kick the can down the road” she said, “we don’t see clear recommendations.”
The director of the National Economic Council, Brian Deese, told reporters that “we’ve seen in recent months substantial turmoil in cryptocurrency markets and these events really highlight how, without proper oversight, cryptocurrencies risk harming everyday Americans’ financial stability and our national security.”
“It is why this administration believes that now more than ever,” he said, “prudent regulation of cryptocurrencies is needed.”
He said on Friday that the Administration plans to “execute a comprehensive action plan with priority steps to mitigate key risks of cryptocurrencies — among others, money laundering and financing for terrorism.”
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FLAMING GORGE RESERVOIR, Wyo. (AP) — Tony Valdez wasn’t worried about being left high and dry when he bought Buckboard Marina three years ago, but that’s changed with the receding waters of Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
This year, he has already dredged 10 feet (3 meters) so boats could still use the marina. Now, with Flaming Gorge becoming a crucial emergency water supply for the region, Valdez worries the reservoir has nowhere to go but lower still.
“I mean, this is our natural resource and it’s going away,” he said. “Water is the most precious thing we have.”
As a 20-year drought creeps ever farther up the Colorado River Basin and seven Western states vie for their fair share of water under the century-old Colorado River Compact, this boating and fishing paradise on the Wyoming-Utah line is a new flashpoint.
Nobody disputes the root of the problem: The agreement dates to a cooler, wetter time and is based on assumptions about precipitation that simply no longer apply, in part due to climate change.
But as business owners like Valdez are finding out firsthand, recreation is just one of many competing priorities while growing demand in the basin’s more populous downstream states — California, Nevada and Arizona — conflicts with dwindling supply from the more rural states upstream — Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming.
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.
Amid jostling by farmers, ranchers, businesses, industries, municipalities and government officials, it’s anyone’s guess who will come out ahead or get left behind — including natural ecosystems that need water, too.
“It’s a complicated mess. And right now the environment is akin to a snake den because everybody is just out for themselves,” said Kyle Roerink, director of the Great Basin Water Network conservation group.
In August, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton agreed for now to let Upper Basin states keep working together on drought plans that emphasize voluntary water conservation rather than have the bureau dictate reservoir releases.
That’s a decision welcomed by Wyoming State Engineer Brandon Gebhart, the state’s chief water regulator. “Reclamation reinforced a position that Wyoming has long agreed with,” Gebhart said. “The solution to our challenges relies on the bedrock of a century of collaboration and partnership.”
Gebhart acknowledged, though, that continued drought could lead to an even lower Flaming Gorge, with the next decision about any new drawdowns due in April.
Fed by the Green River and rimmed by spectacular cliffs and scrubby desert, Flaming Gorge is by far the biggest reservoir in the Upper Basin, which refers to the vast area covering all waters upstream of Lees Ferry on the Colorado River in northern Arizona.
Built in the 1960s to store and control water in the Green River, which flows into the Colorado in southeastern Utah, Flaming Gorge is the Colorado River system’s third-biggest reservoir. It’s now about 75% full, compared to just 25% or so in Lake Mead and Lake Powell, the bigger reservoirs downstream.
Snaking over 66 square miles (170 square kilometers) south of Green River, Wyoming, Flaming Gorge remains a renowned spot to catch giant lake trout or take a boat to a secluded cove for a dip in cool, aquamarine waters.
Just be careful about jumping in at places that were deeper a few years ago.
In April, the Bureau of Reclamation announced that under a drought plan for the Upper Basin states, it would release enough water to draw down Flaming Gorge by 15 feet (4.6 meters). The goal is to help ensure that Glen Canyon Dam in northern Arizona can still generate electricity some 450 miles (725 kilometers) downstream.
So far, drawdowns this year and last have left Flaming Gorge about 6 feet (1.8 meters) lower than a year ago and 12 feet (3.7 meters) lower than two years ago, reaching lows unseen since 2005.
Besides boats not being able to use his marina, Valdez worries about the reservoir’s kokanee salmon, which are important food for prized lake trout and tasty game fish in their own right.
Lately, kokanee numbers have been down for unknown reasons. The trend could continue as the reservoir falls, reducing spawning habitat and causing lake trout to eat more kokanee, said Wyoming Game and Fish Department Regional Fisheries Supervisor Robert Keith.
“As the reservoir drops, the available habitat for the two species is going to become compacted, so they’re going to overlap more,” Keith said. “So the opportunity for predation is going to be greater.”
Although Wyoming uses only about 60% of the water it’s entitled to under the compact, Gebhart says the Upper Basin states have little to spare given recent flows.
The vast majority of Colorado River Basin water used in Wyoming goes to irrigating grass and alfalfa for cattle. Industry — mainly power plants and minerals processing — accounts for about 9% and cities and towns about 3%.
More conservation by southwestern Wyoming’s 2,500 water rights holders could help keep water in the system. For example, ranchers can install more efficient irrigation with assistance from government grants and other funding, said Cory Toye with Trout Unlimited.
The fish habitat and angler advocacy group has been working with ranchers on such projects in Wyoming for years and the Flaming Gorge drawdowns have heightened awareness of the problem, Toye said.
States in the compact have been funding efforts to boost snowfall by releasing silver iodide from airplanes and ground-based devices in Wyoming and elsewhere in the Rocky Mountains.
Cloud seeding can increase snow somewhat, research shows. But the technique is unlikely to fully offset or reverse drought or bring Flaming Gorge back up from levels threatening Buckboard Marina.
Lucerne Valley Marina, just south of the Utah line, will need to adapt if levels keep falling but could still operate.
“We’re anchoring in 200 feet (61 meters) of water when full,” owner Jerry Taylor said. “We have quite a bit of ability for lake drop. But Buckboard does not.”
In a worst-case scenario, Buckboard would be stranded some distance away from where the Green River flowed more than 60 years ago.
For now, Valdez hopes to lure back tourists who’ve stayed home amid high gasoline prices and the lower water. And he says Wyoming residents also need uncrowded places like Buckboard to enjoy.
“People just don’t get raised like this anymore, get to hunt and fish,” Valdez said. “And have a sustainable source of water.”
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(The Hill) — Former President Donald Trump suggested to his aides while he was president that the United States could trade Puerto Rico to Denmark for Greenland, according to a new book from two reporters.
The New York Times journalist Peter Baker and The New Yorker magazine journalist Susan Glasser revealed in their book, “The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021,” that Trump’s plan to buy Greenland came from Ronald Lauder, a New York cosmetics heir who had known Trump since college.
Baker wrote in an article Wednesday that Lauder discussed the idea of purchasing Greenland with Trump from the early days of his presidency, and Lauder offered to serve as a back channel to negotiate with Denmark, which owns Greenland.
Reports in 2019 revealed Trump’s interest in purchasing Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, and that some of his advisers supported it while others dismissed it as a fascination.
John Bolton, who was serving as national security adviser at the time, directed his aide Fiona Hill to form a team to consider ideas to acquire Greenland, Baker reported. Bolton believed increasing U.S. presence in Greenland made sense to oppose Chinese influence in the Arctic region, but buying it outright was not feasible.
Trump continued to press for acquiring the island, the world’s largest, suggesting that the U.S. take federal money away from Puerto Rico to buy Greenland or trade the two islands.
Trump said in an interview for the book that the idea to buy Greenland was his own idea.
“I love maps. And I always said: ‘Look at the size of this. It’s massive. That should be part of the United States,” Trump reportedly said.
Denmark’s prime minister rejected the idea of selling Greenland to the U.S., calling it “absurd.”
The Trump administration faced strong criticism for its response after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in 2017, with local officials slamming the White House at the time for being slow to respond.
A former Department of Homeland Security official said in 2020 that Trump called Puerto Rico “dirty” and asked to trade it for Greenland after officials visited the island following the hurricane.
Trump did not immediately return a request from The Hill for comment. | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/nexstar-media-wire/book-trump-wanted-to-trade-puerto-rico-for-greenland/ | 2022-09-16T16:47:05Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/nexstar-media-wire/book-trump-wanted-to-trade-puerto-rico-for-greenland/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
(The Hill) — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Thursday slammed Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) for his treatment of a witness during a House Oversight Committee hearing.
Higgins had a contentious exchange during the hearing with clean energy advocate Raya Salter, who he at various points referred to as “young lady” and “boo.”
“I’m trying to give you the floor, boo,” Higgins told Salter at one point as the two talked over one another.
Salter is an attorney, a consultant and an adjunct professor at Cardoza Law School, according to a biography on her website.
Ocasio-Cortez blasted Higgins when she had her turn to speak.
“In the four years that I’ve sat on this committee, I have never seen members of Congress, Republican or Democrat, disrespect a witness in the way that I have seen them disrespect you today,” Ocasio-Cortez told Salter during the hearing.
“Frankly, men who treat women like that in public — I fear how they treat them in private. We can be better than this. We don’t have to resort to yelling.”
Higgins and Salter got into an argument during questioning, talking over each other as Higgins asked her how she would deal with petrol-chemical products if fossil fuels were eliminated.
Salter replied that she would turn to the congressman and ask him to “search your heart” about the fossil fuel industry’s impact on Black and poor populations in Louisiana, and the conversation became heated.
“You know what you got, young lady? You got a lot of noise, but you got no answers,” Higgins said.
Salter accused Higgins’ state of being “owned” by the fossil fuel industry.
The committee was meeting to examine profits and climate pledges from Big Oil companies like Exxon and Shell in the context of the ongoing climate crisis.
Salter is the founder and executive director of the Energy Justice Law and Policy Center.
“Do you care about the planet, good lady? Like, do you have ecological concern, for real? … The Lord gave us dominion over the planet and the creatures thereof… from a biblical perspective, I am an environmentalist. I love my planet and the people and the creatures thereof. Do you?” Higgins asked Salter.
Ocasio-Cortez said she wanted to apologize to Salter for how Higgins had treated her, saying “the people do not deserve to see that.”
Salter interjected to thank the New York congresswoman. “You’ve provided so much leadership and courage. They can come for me all day long,” Salter said.
“Well, let’s get them today, then,” AOC quipped back.
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BEIJING (AP) — A massive fire sent flames and black smoke pouring Friday from a 42-story skyscraper in central China belonging to the country’s largest telecoms operator, but no casualties were reported, officials said.
Dozens of floors burned in the China Telecom building in the city of Changsha, the capital of central Hunan province. The city’s fire department said it sent 280 firefighters who were able to quickly extinguish the blaze on the 218-meter (720-foot) building.
No injuries or deaths have been reported, China Telecom said in a statement. It said there was no disruption to cellphone service, but social media users complained of being unable to use their phones.
Videos of the blaze showed one side of the building scorched black, with debris falling to the ground. Other videos from local media showed workers inside managing to evacuate the building.
There was no immediate information on the cause of the blaze. | https://www.wspa.com/news/world-news/ap-international/ap-fire-engulfs-42-story-building-in-china-no-deaths-reported/ | 2022-09-16T16:48:11Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/world-news/ap-international/ap-fire-engulfs-42-story-building-in-china-no-deaths-reported/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The streets of the Grand Center Arts District were alive with music, art, and good times in a celebration of St. Louis’ cultural richness Sept. 10-11.
Day one on the Washington Avenue stage began with a rough note, with technical difficulties, leading to shortened sets, and rescheduling.
Patrons of the R&B/soul group Rose Royce were forced to wait two hours for the delayed beginning of the show. As a band member listed the group’s greatest hits, he added he told the audience, that they would not be hearing some of them because their show length had been trimmed.
The challenges didn’t damper the crowd’s enthusiasm, which included all ages.
Rose Royce’s stroll down memory lane included “Ooh Boy” “Wishing On A Star” “I’m Going Down” “Car Wash” and more.
A band member reminded the audience Rose Royce performed the original versions of several songs that have been remade or sampled.
“There’s some bad rumors that’s been going on that I wanna clear up right now,” he said.
“You see, some of the young folks out there thought that Mary J. Blige did “I’m Going Down” first. Y’all gotta know that it's the OGs that did that song first. Some of the young folks out there think Beyonce did “Wishing on a Star” first. Y’all gotta let them know that it's the OGs that did that song first.”
Music lovers of all genres were served entrees from artists who appealed to their preferred musical taste. Mainstream multi-platinum-selling artists including Erykah Badu and Gary Clark Jr. attracted many to the festivities including concertgoer Kianna Hill.
“I’m most excited to see Erykah Badu perform, because I’ve mainly seen her live on YouTube videos,” said Hill, a 2011 Hazelwood East High School graduate. “Next Lifetime is one of my favorite songs by her.”
While national artists brought many people to Grand Center, some hometown giants and rising local artists also graced one of three stages.
“I can’t even tell you how many people’s songs and albums I’ve downloaded just from hearing their music for the first time,” said North County resident Miya Anderson. “There’s a lot of good energy here [at the festival] and seeing the city support each other does something to my spirit.”
The St. Louis American caught a glimpse of BJ The Chicago Kid’s set on Sept. 10. His performance on the Field stage was R&B excellence. He sang his songs “Love Inside,” “Turnin Me Up,” “Perfect,” and “Close,” while also covering D’Angelo’s “How Does It Feel,” Usher’s “Nice & Slow.” He concluded his set with his chart-topping hit “Church.” Before exiting, he mentioned how losing close loved ones motivates him to go harder in his career.
“Every time I’m on this stage every song that I sing is for everybody who's never been afraid to be alone for five minutes to be understood forever,” BJ said.
St. Louis’ own NandoSTL, Reggie Son, The Urge (Steve’s Hot Dogs owner, Steve Ewing is the band’s frontman), Lamar Harris’ Georgia Mae, funk band Super Hero Killer, and Jazz St. Louis Creative Advisor and Ferguson Native Keyon Harrold also performed on the Field Stage.
Harrold performed alongside Alex Isley, singer and daughter of Ernie Isley, hip-hop producer Black Milk, hip-hop drummer Chris “Daddy” Dave, and more. Harrold’s set unfortunately didn’t get to finish due to lightning and a rain delay.
Kyjuan, Murphy Lee, Ali, and Slo Down of St. Lunatics also joined the Wash Ave stage for a medley of group hits, Lee’s solo hits, and his freestyles to other songs. It was a nostalgic, warm moment revisiting a lot of our early 2000s favorites from “Batter Up” to “Shake Ya Tailfeather” to “Air Force Ones.”
It took us back to those “Old St. Louis” days when those records played at The Palace Skating Rink, Saints Skating Rink, and the D.A.R.E. dances. Nelly and City Spud reuniting would have made the performance even more golden, but as we see that won’t be happening anytime soon since he and the other members, primarily Ali, are at odds with each other.
Saint Boogie Brass Band also performed behind the Tics. They were originally supposed to be the openers for the Wash Ave Stage, but instead performed on the streets at Washington and Josephine Baker boulevards.
Seviin Li also performed on that stage tributing the iconic Tina Turner. The lady of the hour we all were waiting for Badu had a late start on her headlining set due to the rain and lightning. However, the wait was more than worth it.
She performed many hits from her 1997 Baduizm album, which she wrote while pregnant with her Seven Benjamin, who is now 24. The 90s babies held it down as the ones who were mostly represented in the crowd, she dedicated “Apple Tree” in honor of them.
The sweetest memory of her performance was the mashup between her and Angela Winbush for “Next Lifetime” and “You Don’t Have to Cry.” St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and Congresswoman Cori Bush also presented Winbush with the Legends Award.
“I just had tears falling from my eyes because we are about to honor a musical icon, a musical legend, but not only that she belongs to us,” Bush said. “She’s from us. When they say St. Louis doesn't have any musical talent, we don’t have any artists, we’re a flyover city, no we’re not. We got folks like the amazing Angela Winbush.”
Badu gave fans the option to choose her final song, either “Didn’t Cha Know” or “Tyrone.” Majority voted in favor of Tyrone.
Hiatus Kaiyote and Foxing also graced the Wash Ave. Stage. The Big Top Stage included The Kasimu-Et, Jazz St. Louis tribute Celebrating Montez Coleman, Dylan Triplett, The Bosman Twins, The Henry Townsend Acoustic Blues Showcase, Peter Martin, and Kamasi Washington.
For day two, The American covered Lydia Caesar’s performance at The Big Top, who was originally scheduled to play Wash Ave earlier in the day.
Caesar tore the house down with a cover to Nelly’s “Ride Wit Me,” “St. Louis'' [a song dedicated to her husband who is from St. Louis], a cover to Chaka Khan’s “Ain’t Nobody,” and more.
Robert Glasper’s multi musicianship and producer skills coupled with Terrace Martin’s vocals and saxophone impressed jazz hip-hop enthusiasts with “No One Like You” “Black Superhero” and more on Wash Ave.
Glasper also mentioned his appreciation for many of the city’s beloved musicians.
“There’s a lot of dope cats in St. Louis,” Glasper said. “You got Shedrick Mitchell, Keyon Harrold, Marcus Baylor of The Baylor Project. I have a lot of ties to St. Louis.”
Other artists who performed on all stages were Buddy Guy, Booker T. Jones, and more. Gary Clark Jr. was the headlining performer on the Wash Ave Stage.
Music wasn’t the only element incorporated into the festival, there were also live street art activations, artist talks, and mural wall and high definition projection mapping/immersive video art.
Daleel Mayfield, owner of Natural Needs Products was one of the 40 vendors at the festival.
Mayfield, a native of Indianapolis who now lives in St. Louis relocated here to expand his business model. He sells East Nilotica Shea Butter, which he says soaks into the skin rather than sits on top of it. He also sells other natural products including bamboo charcoal and more.
Learn more about Mayfield’s business here: www.naturalneedsproducts.com.
Overall the festival was a success and vital for the city. With a few minor changes, and better luck with the weather, Music at the Intersection’s return on Sept. 9-10, 2023, should be another smash hit. | https://www.stlamerican.com/arts_and_entertainment/living_it/delayed-but-not-denied/article_d7c24d48-34f7-11ed-855d-b7ba9b1c6f00.html | 2022-09-16T16:48:19Z | stlamerican.com | control | https://www.stlamerican.com/arts_and_entertainment/living_it/delayed-but-not-denied/article_d7c24d48-34f7-11ed-855d-b7ba9b1c6f00.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Akia Kemp owns the signage business Signature Design Gallery, and clients include nationally known interior artist Derwin Scott. His work is on display at Scott’s DSD Paintings, and his signs grace LD’s Coffee Shop, and All Things Retro. He also has crafted work for UFC fighter Tyron Woodley.
But being an entrepreneur wasn’t always on Kemp's radar. He grew up on the west end of St. Louis, where the Sumner graduate said he “saw a lot and did a lot.”
“I started hustling when I was a kid,” said Kemp, who is also a co-owner of Guys with the Fries.
His street life days ended with a bit of divine inspiration as he sat on his mother’s couch. He had recently been home from prison after a drug charge conviction and was unemployed. He had two young sons and no way to provide for them.
“I asked God to give me something that’s mine so that I didn’t have to go back to the streets, ‘cause I was getting close,” he said.
The bible states “the Lord works in mysterious ways, and Kemp said he was told “go to Hobby Lobby.
“It was the first time I ever heard God really speak to me,” said Kemp.
Filled with excitement, Kemp said he ran upstairs to tell his mother, told her about the vision and idea he had, and she gave him $100 to buy supplies at Hobby Lobby.
He bought foam board, an Exacto knife, paint, glue, and string lights.
He went back to his mom’s house, sat at the kitchen table, and got busy.
By 5 a.m. the next morning, his first project was completed. It was a silhouette of the late rapper 2 Pac Shakur. He attached lights to the silhouette and hung his work on the wall.
“It was the coolest thing ever,” he said. Kemp says he was so proud of his work, he paraded it around for everyone to see.
However, three days later his younger brother kicked his prototype and broke it.
Kemp became very frustrated and pushed his dream to the side.
The setback didn’t stop him from improving his life. He went to truck driving school and got his commercial driver's license (CDL), but he was unhappy.
“I hated being a truck driver. I hated being on the road all those hours and being away from my kids. My heart and head just weren’t in it,” he said.
“I had to think differently, I’m fresh out of jail, I’m a felon, I haven’t had a real job in 20 years,” said Kemp.
But, no matter how he tried to get leave his artistic passion, something always pulled him back in.
Kemp went to a Home Depot, this time more knowledgeable on the material he needed to make a successful sign. He bought wood and a Dremel tool and made another sign which was better constructed. The creation paid homage to slain rapper Nipsey Hussle.
He showed a few people and soon had 10 orders.
“The orders just keep coming in, it has never stopped,” said Kemp.
The orders were pouring in, and his work shed became his sleeping quarters. In less than a year he was making as much money designing signs as driving trucks.
“It was a no-brainer, I quit the trucking business,” said Kemp.
“When you’re in your purpose, it doesn’t always happen how you plan it.
“Many of the new businesses in St. Louis [established] in the last three years, I did their interior design sign.”
Akia Kemp originals can also be found in Atlanta and throughout Texas.
Kemp says when he is designing signs, “it doesn’t feel like work.”
“Most of my days are 10 to 12-hour days. I took the signage industry and made it my own. I’m adding my own artistic input to each piece,” he said.
“I know this may sound [like a] cliche, but I believe you can literally be anything you want to be. I went from street hustler to owning two businesses.”
Akia Kemp on Instagram at:
@signaturedesigngallery
@ay2thak_signsandfries
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HONG KONG (AP) — Hundreds of Hong Kong residents are lining up in front of the British Consulate General for hours each day to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, leaving piles of flowers and handwritten notes.
The collective outpouring of grief after her death last week is perhaps the most ardent among the former British colonies, where mourning has been generally subdued. It’s seen by some experts as a form of dissent against increasingly intrusive controls by communist-ruled Beijing, which took over the territory in 1997.
Some Hong Kongers are nostalgic for what they view as a past “golden age” under Britain’s not entirely democratic colonial rule, when the city of about 7 million people gained stature as a world financial center and tourism destination.
The queen’s death has sparked a flurry of interest in British memorabilia, among other things.
The Queen is nicknamed “si tau por” in Hong Kong. Pronounced “see-tao-POHR” In the local Cantonese dialect, that translates to “boss lady.”
“We used to call her ‘si tau por’ when we were under her rule. It’s simply a way of showing respect to her. There was a feeling of kindness from her, she’s not the kind of boss who is up above you,” said CK Li, a resident who queued for over two hours to pay his respects.
Another resident, 80-year-old Eddie Wong, said she was there “out of true feelings” from her heart.
“People in Hong Kong love her,” said Wong. “Because when we were under her rule, we enjoyed democracy and freedom and we were very grateful. I want to bid farewell to ‘si tau por’ who is in heaven.”
With its July 1, 1997, takeover China promised to leave Hong Kong’s Western-style civil liberties and institutions intact for at least 50 years. Many raised in the former territory grew up hoping for still greater freedoms.
But following months of anti-government protests in 2019, Beijing imposed a tough national security law on the city, seeking to stamp out public dissent.
News outlets deemed overly critical of Beijing have been forced to shut down and dozens of activists have been arrested. The mass protests ended. Tens of thousands of Hong Kong residents have chosen to emigrate to the U.K. and other places such as Taiwan.
So far, the authorities have allowed the orderly, somber shows of respect to continue.
“I would imagine that some people are going there not so much for nostalgia reasons, but as a kind of protest, now that dissent is suppressed,” said John Burns, an honorary professor of politics and public administration at the University of Hong Kong.
“Some people, for example, who agree with the kind of universal values that the U.K. stands for, and that were incorporated in our Bill of Rights at the end of colonialism could participate in this as a form of protest,” Burns said.
Emotions in Hong Kong are running high, said former Democratic Party chairwoman and ex-lawmaker Emily Lau, given the city’s political situation and its struggles in fighting COVID-19.
“There are some who are genuinely nostalgic and have sentimental feelings for the Queen, but there are also people who have grievances about the current situation in Hong Kong,” Lau said.
“We cannot rule out that some have used this occasion to express that,” she said.
At the same time, public figures in Hong Kong are being scrutinized over their response to the queen’s passing, and drawing criticism if they are viewed as too admiring of her reign or British rule in general.
Commenters on mainland Chinese social media sites have blasted veteran actor Lau Kar-ying, for posting a selfie outside the British Consulate on Instagram with a caption including the line, “Hong Kong was a blessed land under her reign.”
Harshly criticized for attributing Hong Kong’s prosperity to British rule, Lau deleted the post and issued a video apology on the Chinese microblogging site Weibo. He appealed to people not to read too much into what he said.
“I am Chinese and I will forever love my motherland. I’m sorry,” Lau said.
Not all Hong Kongers are sentimental about British rule. Some resent London’s decision not to grant them full British citizenship, instead giving them British National Overseas passports before the handover, which do not guarantee a right to live in the U.K.
“The British took away the rights of those born in Hong Kong before 1997. They didn’t protect those rights,” said Leslie Chan, who said he had no plans to show his respects to the queen. “When the British government discussed with China about the future of Hong Kong, Hong Kongers were cut off from the discussion,” he said.
Some in Hong Kong are only focusing on the last few decades of British rule before the handover to China, when the city became increasingly prosperous and the colonial government burnished its legacy with new parks, train lines and other modern amenities.
British rule in Hong Kong benefited the territory in some ways but colonialism is ultimately harmful for its hegemony and racism, said Burns.
“When you’re talking about the benefits of colonialism, you cannot just take the last 10 years or 20 years in Hong Kong,” he said. “You have to look at the whole thing.” | https://www.wspa.com/news/world-news/ap-international/ap-in-hong-kong-public-grief-over-queen-doubles-as-dissent/ | 2022-09-16T16:48:32Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/world-news/ap-international/ap-in-hong-kong-public-grief-over-queen-doubles-as-dissent/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LONDON (AP) — A foreign correspondent, a consultant, a businessman, a retired accountant and his wife stand in a line for nearly eight hours.
That is how this story begins, once I claim my spot among a growing queue of mourners coming from all corners of the United Kingdom and the world to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II in England’s capital.
It ends when the five of us exit the majestic hall — each in awe, in our own individual way, of the forces of change that swirl around us.
One step into the line, a volunteer named Kofi jots down my number; a wristband later confirms I am No. 3,017 in the queue.
I look back, and the chain of people has already grown by a dozen. It will stretch for miles along the south bank of the River Thames toward Westminster Hall, where the late queen is lying in state ahead of her funeral on Monday.
We were told to expect this. Long waiting times, potentially for 30 hours, in lines that could stretch more than five miles.
A single-zip backpack was all we were allowed to bring; food and drink would be tossed before entering the hall. I packed as I would for a hostile assignment: Layers and waterproofs to account for the notoriously moody weather. Protein bars and a fully charged power bank. An obscene number of pens. And good shoes.
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The first challenge is finding the end of the ever-moving queue. I start from the beginning, near the Albert Embankment, and work my way through the sea of humans from all walks of life who are lined up in single file.
My fellow queuers and I assess each other silently. There is Ramakant and his wife Usha, a retired pair with a passion for mountains. Daniel, a jolly businessman from Essex, specializes in office refurbishment. There is a consultant whose identity I’ve sworn to secrecy because she was skipping work to stand in line.
In the course of our normal lives, we are unlikely to ever cross paths. But the forces of history have somehow bound us together, at least for these next few hours. Quietly, not explicitly, a sense of community has mysteriously formed between us.
We have different reasons for coming. Ramakant and Usha adored the queen. Daniel admired her dedication. For the unnamed consultant, saying goodbye to the queen was something she had to do “for myself.”
Me? I was curious. Death has been on my mind lately.
A week prior, I had been in southern Iraq to witness thousands of pilgrims make their way to the holy city of Karbala to mark the Shiite religious observance of Arbaeen — a 40-day mourning period to commemorate the death of Imam Hussein, Prophet Mohammed’s grandson.
I watched an endless procession of pious Iraqis recreate scenes from seventh-century Islam under the scorching 105-degree (40 degrees Celsius) sun. Men rode camels in Hejazi regalia and black-clad youth waved religious flags. Food stalls that dotted the many miles to the shrine gave out rice and beans.
Now I am witness to a dramatically different queue of mourners, there to mark the passing of a monarch whose 70-year reign encompassed the end of an empire. Unlike in the parched terrain of Iraq, people here are fearful it may rain.
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The queue, observed: Readers engrossed in thick novels. Groups of friends chatting and sharing large bottles of champagne. A woman practicing tai chi.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Ramakant says.
Usha marvels at how Elizabeth worked up until hours before she died, handling the transition of power from Boris Johnson to Liz Truss two days before her demise.
“Imagine all the things she has done behind the scenes, in the background, none of us know anything about,” she says.
They can’t believe Elizabeth is dead, despite the fact they knew she could not live forever. “Did you notice her fingertips?” Daniel says of Elizabeth’s last appearance two days before her death. “They were see-through almost, weren’t they?”
We are silent, listening to the gentle soundtrack of the Thames.
It’s a good thing, he adds, that she died soon after Prince Philip, her husband of 74 years. It had been the same with his parents; they died within two weeks of each other. “It’s the best death, really.”
The consultant ducks to avoid a TV crew. Later she scrolls social media, hoping not to find herself on international news broadcasts. A colleague calls, and she tells them she is just “getting lunch.”
I ask: Why not just tell them you are here?
“It’s just one of those things I want to do for myself, and not have to explain.” ___
Suddenly, the line is moving. The queen’s coffin has arrived in the Hall.
Everything that follows is the epitome of order. The line snakes quickly around the bank, down to the embankment, where we watch boats cruise by. Before us, in the late-afternoon sun, the gothic complex of Westminster glimmers.
Ramakant was an accountant and has spent his retirement years traveling the world with his wife. From Niagara Falls to Mt. Kilimanjaro, they have been everywhere. “The key,” says Usha, “is not to wait until tomorrow.”
“You might be dead,” Ramakant says. To our left is the National COVID Memorial Wall, with one heart for each life lived and lost.
The consultant has to use the bathroom, but the line is now moving rapidly. So we share our location with her and, moments later, wave when we are many yards ahead and are reunited.
At the final stretch, we eye the security check just before the hall entrance. We are surprised by how fast the line has moved. A woman behind me complains to the volunteers who come to take away drinks: “I’ve got 30 hours’ worth of alcohol in here!”
Ramakant is stopped from taking off his shoes before the X-ray. “This isn’t like Gatwick!” jokes one policeman, invoking the name of one of London’s airports.
Inside the hall, all falls silent and still. We look up at the lofty wood-beam ceilings. We look down, and there it is — the queen’s coffin on a raised platform, surrounded by honor guards. On top, the imperial state crown glitters with its 3,000 diamonds.
The line divides in two, and each of us is given three seconds to pay last respects. A man in a tartan kilt and with a walking stick salutes. An elderly woman rises from her wheelchair and makes the sign of the cross. Daniel gets on one knee. Ramakant and Usha bow their heads. Then it is my turn. Outside, the sun is setting.
“We probably would never have met if it weren’t for this,” Daniel says afterward. Everyone exchanges numbers. “Even in death, she’s still doing her work.”
Total time elapsed: Just over 7½ hours.
Ramakant turns to me. “So,” he says. “What will you write about us?”
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Samya Kullab, Iraq correspondent for The Associated Press, is on assignment in London covering the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/samya_kullab | https://www.wspa.com/news/world-news/ap-international/ap-london-diary-reflections-from-the-queue-to-mourn-the-queen/ | 2022-09-16T16:48:54Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/world-news/ap-international/ap-london-diary-reflections-from-the-queue-to-mourn-the-queen/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
IZIUM, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy said Friday that bodies unearthed at a new mass burial site in Ukraine included people who were tortured, some with broken limbs and ropes around their necks.
The burial site in an area recently recaptured from Russian forces contained both civilians and military dead, he said.
“Children and adults. Civilians and military. Tortured, shot, killed by shelling,” Zelenskyy said. “Even entire families are buried there: Mother, father and daughter.”
More than 400 graves have been found at the site in Izium.
Zelenskyy, who visited the Izium area Wednesday, said the discoveries showed again the need for world leaders to declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism.
Digging in the rain, workers hauled body after body out of the sandy soil in a pine forest. Protected by full body suits and rubber gloves, they gently felt through decomposing clothing, apparently looking for something that might identify the dead.
Ukrainian forces got access to the site after recapturing the northeastern city and much of the wider Kharkiv region in a counteroffensive that suddenly shifted the momentum in the nearly seven-month war.
Some of the bodies had their hands tied behind their backs and ropes around their necks, said the region’s chief prosecutor, Oleksandr Filchakov. Ukrainian officials said they also found evidence of torture elsewhere in the region.
Associated Press journalists who visited the site saw graves amid the pine trees, marked with simple wooden crosses. Most were numbered — and the count went into the 400s.
It was not clear who was buried under many of the dirt mounds or how all of them died. Witnesses and a Ukrainian investigator said some were shot and others were killed by artillery fire, mines or airstrikes. The U.N. human rights office said it would investigate.
The majority of the people buried were believed to be civilians, according to Ukrainian officials. But there was at least one mass grave, with a marker saying it contained the bodies of 17 Ukrainian soldiers.
In his nightly televised address on Thursday, Zelenskyy spoke about the site, invoking the names of other Ukrainian cities where authorities said retreating Russian troops left behind mass graves of civilians.
“Bucha, Mariupol, now, unfortunately, Izium,” he said. “Russia leaves death everywhere. And it must be held accountable for it.”
“We want the world to know what is really happening and what the Russian occupation has led to,” he said.
Elsewhere in Ukraine, the war continued to claim lives and wreak destruction.
— Ukraine’s presidential office said Russian shelling killed five civilians and wounded 18 others in a 24-hour span. Missile strikes were also reported, with Zelenskyy’s hometown of Kryvyi Rih among the targets for a third consecutive day Friday. Air raid sirens also howled in the capital, Kyiv.
— Ukraine’s counteroffensive gained more ground, and Ukrainian authorities claimed nearly all of the Kharkiv region is now in their control.
— More killings targeting pro-Russian separatist officials were reported in areas under their control. Separatist authorities said a blast killed the prosecutor-general of the self-proclaimed republic in the Luhansk region. Moscow-backed authorities said two Russian-installed officials were also killed in Berdyansk, a city in the Zaporizhzhia region occupied earlier in the war.
— To bolster the Ukrainian offensive, the Biden administration announced another $600 million package of military aid.
At the Izium burial site, the marking of individual graves with wooden crosses differed from some other sites discovered earlier in the war and seen by AP journalists — including some around Kyiv that are being investigated as sites of possible war crimes. Bodies found outside the capital in the town of Bucha and elsewhere after Russian forces withdrew had been dumped together and buried without markers.
Izium resident Sergei Gorodko said that among the hundreds buried in individual graves were dozens of adults and children killed in a Russian airstrike on an apartment building.
He said he pulled some of them out of the rubble “with my own hands.”
Sergei Bolvinov, a senior investigator for Ukrainian police, told British TV broadcaster Sky News that some of the people buried were shot, while others died from artillery fire, mines or airstrikes.
The mass grave of Ukrainian soldiers could contain more than the 17 bodies mentioned on its marker, said Oleg Kotenko, an official with the Ukrainian ministry tasked with reintegrating occupied territories.
“We haven’t counted them yet, but I think there are more than 25 or even 30,” he said, basing his estimate on video footage of the site that Russian soldiers posted on social media.
Ukraine’s national police chief, Ihor Klymenko, said about 445 graves had so far been found at the site and that the “majority” were believed to be civilians.
The work to determine what caused their deaths “is not a one-week job. These bodies have been buried there since March,” he said.
Before exhumation work began, investigators with metal detectors scanned the site for any hidden explosives. Soldiers strung red and white plastic tape between the trees to mark off parts of the site. A few graves had wreaths of flowers hanging from the crosses, and some bore people’s names.
Izium was a key supply hub for Russian forces until they withdrew in recent days. Izium city councilor Maksym Strelnikov told reporters in an online briefing from an undisclosed location this week that hundreds of people had died during the fighting and after Russia seized the town in March. Many couldn’t get a proper burial, he said.
His claims could not be immediately verified, but similar scenes have played out in other cities captured by Russian forces, including Mariupol.
Strelnikov said an untold number of people also died from lack of proper health care since the “medical infrastructure of the city was destroyed.” Most of the city’s pre-war population of 47,000 fled to Ukrainian-held territories. Strelnikov said 10,000 residents remain in the ruined city — bracing for more hardship with winter coming and most infrastructure destroyed.
The national police chief, Klymenko, said “torture chambers” have also been found in recaptured towns and villages of the Kharkiv region. The claim could not be independently verified.
Seven Sri Lankan students who fell into Russian hands in Kupiansk, also in the Kharkiv region, have also said that they were held and mistreated, he said.
“They are scared, they were abused,” he said. They include “a woman who can barely speak” and two with torn toe nails.
Ukrainian Deputy Interior Minister Yevhen Enin said bodies exhumed in the region also showed “traces of a violent death, but also of torture — cut off ears, etc. This is just the beginning.”
“All these traces of war crimes are now carefully documented by us. And we know from the experience of Bucha that the worst crimes can only be exposed over time,” Enin said in an interview with Ukraine’s Radio NV.
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This story has been updated to correct that seven, not six, Sri Lankan students said they fell into Russian hands.
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Associated Press journalists Hanna Arhirova and Jon Gambrell in Kyiv and Jamey Keaten in Geneva contributed reporting.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Beacon Global Strategies (BGS), a leading strategic advisory firm focusing on global public policy, government procurement, and geopolitical risk analysis, announced four new members to its growing team. Mr. Glenn Gerstell, Lieutenant General Michael S. Groen (U.S. Marine Corps, Ret.), Mr. Paul Kilbride and Mr. Louis Lauter will bring further depth and breadth to Beacon's market leading practices helping companies navigate national security decisionmaking and emerging trends for disruptive technologies.
"BGS continuously strives to provide the highest quality services to its clients, and that requires working alongside the people with the deepest experience in the areas most relevant to our diverse client base," said Andrew Shapiro, a Co-Founder and Managing Director at BGS. "We are excited to welcome these accomplished individuals, who epitomize this effort. Their strategic insights and unique perspectives are already making real differences for our clients, and we feel fortunate to add them to our ever-growing team of elite leaders."
Glenn S. Gerstell joins BGS as Senior Advisor. Prior to joining BGS, Mr. Gerstell served as the general counsel of the National Security Agency (NSA) and Central Security Service (CSS) from 2015 to 2020. He has written and spoken widely on issues at the intersections of technology and national security. Prior to joining the NSA, Mr. Gerstell practiced law for almost 40 years at the international law firm of Milbank, LLP, where he focused on the global telecommunications industry, and served as the managing partner of the firm's Washington, D.C., Singapore, and Hong Kong offices. Mr. Gerstell served on the President's National Infrastructure Advisory Council, which reports to the president and the secretary of homeland security on security threats to the nation's infrastructure, as well as on the District of Columbia Homeland Security Commission. Earlier in his career, he was an adjunct law professor at the Georgetown University Law Center and New York Law School. A graduate of New York University and Columbia University School of Law, Mr. Gerstell is a Senior Advisor (Non-Resident) with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) International Security Program, serves on the Future of Encryption Committee for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and is an elected member of the American Academy of Diplomacy and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He is a recipient of the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal, the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Civilian Service, and the NSA Distinguished Civilian Service Medal.
Lieutenant General Michael S. Groen joins BGS as Senior Advisor and will be supporting the National Security Technology Practice. General Groen (U.S. Marine Corps, Ret.) served over 36 years in the U.S. military, culminating his career as the Director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC), where he led the transformation of U.S. Joint warfighting and departmental processes through the integration of Artificial Intelligence. Prior to his role at JAIC, he served in the Intelligence Community through multiple assignments. He served in the National Security Agency overseeing Computer Network Operations, and as the Director of Joint Staff Intelligence (JSJ2), working closely with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Secretary of Defense, the Defense Intelligence Agency and senior leaders across the Department. He is an experienced Marine commander and multi-tour combat veteran. General Groen is a graduate of Calvin College, and has earned Masters Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics from the Naval Postgraduate School.
Paul Kilbride joins BGS as Vice President. Prior to joining Beacon, Mr. Kilbride served as a Professional Staff Member on the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations – Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D). In this role, he was responsible for overseeing a portfolio that included the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the National Geospatial-intelligence Agency (NGA), the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, and the Military Intelligence Program (MIP). Prior to joining HAC-D, Mr. Kilbride served as a senior program examiner with the Intelligence Programs Branch in the National Security Division of the White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB). From 2012-2018, he oversaw all aspects of the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) budget and, before that, had oversight responsibility for DIA and the MIP. Mr. Kilbride began his career in public service with OMB in 2008 in the Homeland Security Branch, where he oversaw the Federal Emergency Management Agency – to include disaster response, preparedness, and continuity of government activities. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and earned his Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago's Harris School.
Louis Lauter joins BGS as Vice President. Mr. Lauter joins BGS after serving as the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs, where he advised the Secretary of Defense on all legislative matters, supported the confirmation of political appointees and managed congressional engagement across the Department of Defense. Previously Mr. Lauter served in the Obama Administration in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs from 2015-2017 as the Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs and the team chief for Acquisitions, Technology and Logistics. Prior to joining the Department of Defense, he served as the vice president for congressional and government affairs at CSIS where he led the think tank's outreach to Congress. Before joining CSIS, Mr. Lauter worked for Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and then for Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA) where he led the Congressman's work on the House Armed Services Committee and the U.S.-China Working group. Mr. Lauter is a Senior Associate (non-resident) at CSIS. He holds a Master's degree in international public policy from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a Bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Washington. Mr. Lauter has been awarded both the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service and the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service.
About Beacon Global Strategies
Founded in 2013, Beacon Global Strategies is a leading strategic advisory firm, with over 70 staff and expert advisors, that provides clients an in-depth understanding of national security decision-making to advance objectives and solve problems in Washington and abroad. The Beacon team brings experience informed by their years of service in the White House, State Department, Defense Department, CIA, Justice Department, on Capitol Hill, and in the private sector.
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Flavor Your Vacay sweepstakes in celebration of National Coffee Day
WATERTOWN, Wis., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Inc. is helping one lucky coffee lover escape the ordinary and experience all the flavor the world has to offer with a custom vacation (valued at $7,000). Sweepstakes participants can enter online at berresbrothers.com/flavoredcoffeevacay.
The sweepstakes runs during National Coffee Day (September 29) and International Coffee Day (October 1) because a giveaway this sweet deserves some extra celebrating. During the sweepstakes, every online order* at berresbrothers.com automatically receives an entry and participants can additionally enter every week. The sweepstakes closes at 11:59:59 p.m. CST on November 21, 2022. Berres Brothers will randomly select and notify the winner by email.
Berres Brothers batch-roasts coffee beans to create fan-favorite flavors like Highlander Grogg, English Toffee, and French Caramel Cream. These coffees embody international flavors to transport the drinker and elevate their everyday coffee experience.
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. For more info, Official Rules and full sweepstakes details, visit berresbrothers.com/vacayofficialrules.
Providing coffee since 1970, Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters has one simple vision: to make great coffees that create a vacation from the ordinary. Veteran- and family-owned, Berres Brothers prides itself on producing astonishingly smooth, consistent coffees that add a little flavor to each drinker's day. Berres Brothers offers over 50 coffees and more than 40 unique flavored varieties that fit each coffee connoisseur's preference. For more information, visit berresbrothers.com or follow along on Facebook and Instagram.
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What’s the best antivirus software?
It’s a gross misconception that only Windows-based computers can get a virus or be infected with malware. However, most infections are on computers using Microsoft’s Windows operating system.
It’s a simple economy of scale and how Apple built the macOS system. There are far more Windows computers than MacBooks or iMacs, and the operating system is easier to break into. That’s because Apple strictly enforces which apps you can install.
But no matter your operating system, you must get excellent antivirus to protect your personal information and files. One of the best is Norton 360 Deluxe, which offers real-time protection and works on multiple devices.
What to know before you buy antivirus software
It’s not a silver bullet
Criminals can hack almost any device that connects to the internet and continually update their hacking tools to make detection harder. Antivirus makers protect you from all known threats, but some will slip through the cracks as new ones are developed.
It’s essentially a cat-and-mouse game between cyberattacks and preventing them from happening. Even if you have the latest version, updated with a list of the most recent threats, there is no guarantee that you’ll always be protected. However, installing an antivirus dramatically reduces the chances of malware making it onto your computer.
It can be complex
Antivirus software can be relatively complex depending on your technical knowledge and understanding of cyber threats. You’ll have to get to grips with industry jargon and different processes and methods for scanning your computer.
For example, one antivirus blocks all internet traffic when installed, so you can’t browse or check your emails. It’s only after turning on a specific setting that you can access the internet again. And not a lot of users know where to find that configuration.
Free antivirus is never really free
There are several free antivirus applications, but that isn’t a risk you should consider. For the most part, they deliver on their promises, but it often comes with a caveat. For example, the free version might only protect you from certain threats, and you must pay for additional protection.
And since the software is free, others serve you with advertising, either through the computer program or directly on your desktop with pop-ups. Many users see this as an invasion of privacy or unsolicited marketing.
What to look for in quality antivirus software
Devices you want to protect
Whether you have a Windows or Apple computer, you should consider the devices you want to protect. The initial purchase of most antivirus programs includes a license for one device. However, a good-quality antivirus protects multiple devices using the same license key. This often includes one program for your PC and access to one mobile app for your phone.
Built-in virtual private network
When you want to browse the internet with full anonymity, you must use a VPN. The technology obscures your geographical location, letting you access websites which might be unavailable in your region.
It also adds another layer of security. A VPN makes it much harder for cybercriminals and hackers to locate your computer’s address, preventing them from breaching your system and stealing your files. So look for a good-quality antivirus that provides a VPN.
Personal information monitoring
You might have your life stored on a computer, but much of your information is also online. Every website or service you sign up for has your name, email address and telephone number. If it’s a paid service, you’ve likely provided your credit card information, too.
If hackers breach the service’s data center, your information could be sold on the notorious dark web. However, while a good-quality antivirus can’t prevent that, it can monitor the dark web and alert you to any personal information it finds.
How much you can expect to spend on antivirus software
The price depends on the developer, the level of protection and how many devices it covers. For basic protection, one device costs $15-$20 a year, but multiple devices with full-featured antivirus costs $30-$40 a year.
Antivirus software FAQ
Is there an upfront cost?
A. Antivirus works on the software-as-a-service model, where you must pay a monthly or annual subscription fee. There are rare cases where you can buy the software for a one-time fee, but it’s a monthly charge for the most part. Some developers do offer a discount if you pay for an annual subscription rather than monthly.
How do you update the software?
A. That depends on the software, as it can be set up to update automatically or to notify you every time an update or new software version is available.
What’s the best antivirus software to buy?
Top antivirus software
Norton 360 Deluxe 2022 Antivirus for 5 Devices
What you need to know: This bundle protects up to five Windows computers, mobile phones and Apple products.
What you’ll love: The antivirus scans your computer in real time to block any incoming threats. It has a built-in VPN to keep you safe and monitors the dark web for personal information. It comes with 50 gigabytes of cloud storage to secure backups.
What you should consider: It comes with LifeLock Select, which only monitors one credit bureau instead of all three.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Staples
Top antivirus software for the money
Trend Micro Maximum Security 2022
What you need to know: A three-year subscription to protect three devices is all that you need.
What you’ll love: In addition to the typical virus and malware protection, it also ensures that you are on legitimate websites when making purchases. It has a kid-friendly setting, so kids can only browse the internet on approved sites.
What you should consider: Some users said setup can be tricky.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Bitdefender Total Security 2022
What you need to know: This bundle lets you install malware and virus protection on up to five devices for two years.
What you’ll love: This antivirus software has a built-in secure browser for online banking and comes with a built-in VPN. It offers real-time protection against malware, ransomware, social media threats and identity fraud.
What you should consider: It only lets you use 200 megabytes of data for the VPN.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Staples
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CellResearch Corporation, a Singapore-based biopharmaceutical company today announced it has successfully closed the first Phase I study in CorLiCyte®, a stem cell therapy derived from umbilical cord lining stem cells, with research partners at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus and ClinImmune Cell and Gene Therapy.
CorLiCyte® is in development for the treatment of a number of serious conditions, with a first target indication of treating diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). In the study protocol nine patients with chronic DFU were treated with CorLiCyte® twice weekly for 8 weeks. None of the patients participating in the study experienced any treatment-related adverse events and all subjects saw a reduction in wound size during the treatment period.
"These results are encouraging and can be used to support further research with CorLiCyte® in future studies, with the potential to address unmet medical needs in treatment of patients with chronic DFUs." said Cecilia Low-Wang, the lead investigator at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus.
About CorLiCyte®
CorLiCyte® is a live mesenchymal stem cell therapy derived from human umbilical cord lining stem cells, with a proprietary optimised expression of cytokines, growth and cellular factors for the treatment of a number of serious health conditions. In addition to DFU, CRC is pursuing a range of potential indications at pre-clinical stage such as osteoarthritis, venous leg ulcers, chronic inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
About CellResearch Corporation
CellResearch Corporation (CRC) was founded in 2002 as a contract research provider focusing on skin cells. In 2004, the company made the discovery that the umbilical cord lining of mammals was an abundant source of both mesenchymal and epithelial stem cells. Today, the company owns this technology through a family of patents and holds the rights to commercialise this technology in most major markets globally.
CellResearch Consumer Health (Formerly known as CALECIM® Cosmeceuticals) is a wholly owned subsidiary of CRC and produces an innovative range of skin and hair care products using cord lining stem cell media to power its products. It is used in medical hair and aesthetic clinics for in-office treatments and as part of an at-home anti-aging skincare regime. It is distributed globally through over 600 aesthetic physicians and online via its own website. It has a key distribution partnership with Menarini Group across South East Asia.
CRC partner, Cordlife offers parents the opportunity to bank their child's umbilical cord tissue alongside their cord blood. Cordlife has what is believed to be the largest licensed bank of umbilical cord tissue globally. As cell therapies move into the clinic, Cordlife will have the ability to expand stem cells from a banked umbilical cord for autologous and donor-related uses.
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Which aquarium decoration is best?
Aquarium decorations aren’t just about making your fish tank look good. They also provide hiding spots to help your fish feel safe. It’s important that you choose suitable aquarium-safe decorations that won’t affect water quality or injure your fish.
When considering what types of decorations are right for your fish and aquarium setup, think about the size and materials. The Penn-Plax Castle Aquarium Decoration is ideal for medium-sized and large tanks.
What to know before you buy an aquarium decoration
Types of aquarium decorations
Consider what type of aquarium decoration you want for your tank. Some might also consider the floor of the tank as a type of decoration, but it also provides enrichment for bottom-dwelling fish.
- Ornaments: These are usually made from resin or some type of ceramic. They come in a wide range of designs and sizes, so there’s something to suit most tanks. They’re usually hollow with two or more openings so fish can easily hide inside. Resin is a common ornament material. Once cured, resin is completely inert and safe to use in fish tanks. You can easily mold it into practically any shape, making it ideal for all kinds of ornaments.
- Natural driftwood: Natural driftwood makes an attractive addition to an aquarium, but only if it comes from a reputable aquarium supply manufacturer and is properly cured. Never use found driftwood in a fish tank. However, it can still leach tannins into the water, causing discoloration.
- Artificial plants: Some fish like to hide among plants, but planted tanks require a lot of maintenance. Artificial plants are the next best thing. Silk plants made from fabric (but not real silk) are gentle on fins, too.
- Rocks: You can use rocks as aquarium decor but, as with driftwood, don’t use rocks that you’ve found. Instead, buy ones that have been specifically cleaned and treated for aquarium use. Some rocks can leach harmful substances. Safe rocks for freshwater aquariums include lava rock, quartz, basalt and slate. For marine aquariums, look for reef rock, such as Fiji rock or Tonga branch rock.
Size
Check the dimensions of any decorations you’re considering to make sure they fit your tank well and comfortably accommodate your fish.
- Small: Decorations shouldn’t take up too much of your aquarium as fish need space to swim around, so if you have a compact fish tank, choose small ornaments of around 4 inches or less.
- Medium: Medium ornaments of around 5 to 8 inches are great for mid-sized tanks and accommodating bigger fish.
- Large: If you have a large tank, it can fit larger ornaments of around 8 to 14 inches. These are perfect for big fish or groups of smaller fish to hide in.
What to look for in a quality aquarium decoration
Smooth openings
Good decorations for fish tanks shouldn’t have any sharp edges that could injure fish. However, smooth openings are of the utmost importance, as fish are more likely to catch their bodies or fins here than anywhere else.
Design
You can find decorations in a range of styles, from simple logs to classic treasure chests and castles to whimsical underwater designs.
How much you can expect to spend on an aquarium decoration
Basic ornaments and fake plants cost less than $10, while large and elaborate ornaments and treated driftwood can cost as much as $50-$100.
Aquarium decoration FAQ
Do fish like decorations in their tanks?
A. Any fish you keep in a home aquarium like tank decorations because it gives them places to hide. Even though your fish doesn’t care if their environment looks pretty, the cover the decorations provide makes them feel safer and more secure.
Are aquarium decorations safe?
A. In an ideal world, any product sold as an aquarium ornament or decoration would be 100% safe. However, you may discover unreliable sellers that sell decorations with sharp edges or toxic materials. As such, it’s always best to buy decorations from reputable brands. Before putting any ornaments in your fish tank, check for sharp edges, especially around openings, and file them down if necessary.
Do you have to clean aquarium decorations?
A. Yes, you should clean decorations before you first put them in the tank and whenever there’s significant algae build-up. You don’t need to do anything fancy — just give them a scrub with hot water and an aquarium cleaning brush or soft toothbrush.
What’s the best aquarium decoration to buy?
Top aquarium decoration
Penn-Plax Castle Aquarium Decoration
What you need to know: Measuring 14.5 inches tall, this decoration is perfect for mid-sized and large aquariums.
What you’ll love: It’s made from a safe and durable resin that’s painted for realism. It has plenty of different spots for fish to hide in. Since it’s double-sided, it will look good no matter where or how you place it in your tank.
What you should consider: Some buyers report receiving their castle broken — but you’ll be able to get a refund or replacement if this happens.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top aquarium decoration for the money
Marina Naturals Pickerel Silk Plant
What you need to know: This soft-feeling fabric artificial plant is non-toxic and won’t scratch or injure fish.
What you’ll love: It’s a great choice for fish that like to hide in plants, and you don’t want to maintain real ones. You can choose from medium or large sizes. It looks realistic and won’t fade.
What you should consider: The edges of the leaves shred slightly over time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Hygger Poly Resin Wood Trunk Aquarium Ornament
What you need to know: Suitable for small tanks of up to 20 gallons, this resin log ornament looks good and gives ample hiding space.
What you’ll love: It’s hand-painted for a realistic effect. It has three separate openings, so fish have various ways to enter and exit. It’s small enough for compact tanks but still relatively roomy inside.
What you should consider: You may need to file down the edges for fish with delicate fins.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Leading treatment community hosts roundtable with industry leaders to discuss the critical role that virtual care plays in addressing today's mental health crisis.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dorm, a young adult mental health treatment community that has been supporting the needs of youth since 2009, teamed up with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. and The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) on September 13th, 2022 to discuss the future of telehealth policy solutions for mental health treatment with leading press representatives.
Coming on the heels of a public health advisory and other reports that sound the alarm about the nation's frightening youth mental health crisis, the roundtable presentation was hosted at The Dorm's Washington, D.C. facility at Dupont Circle as part of a hybrid viewing experience offering a bird's-eye view of telehealth technology in a mental health treatment setting.
"The pandemic ushered in an immediate need to provide virtual mental health care," explained John McGeehan, LCSW, CADC, The Dorm's Founder and CEO. "In our own published COVID-19 observation study we found that in the first 8 months of the pandemic, anxiety scores were up 40% among clients, with female identifying clients 1.5x more likely to have reported a reduced quality of life. These are shocking findings. We're here to show how telehealth has and continues to profoundly impact our population for the better."
Roundtable panelist and The Dorm's Partner and Chief of Clinical Services, Amanda Fialk, PhD, LCSW, LICSW shared that, as a result of virtual and now hybrid treatment options, geographic barriers to continuity of care have been removed -- 20% of Dorm clients are able to maintain care with their treatment team once they graduate college or move, and family involvement in care has increased by up to 10% in the last two years with family group services up 128%. "Studies show that parent participation in adolescent treatment can be positively associated with overall wellbeing and negatively associated with suicidal thoughts and behavior," explained Dr. Fialk. "With virtual care we are better able to serve over 1,700 family members nationwide joining us from 19 different states." Further, Dr. Fialk shared preliminary findings from an ongoing Yale approved IRB, citing: 48% of clients in a Dorm sample felt that their clinician was more approachable in virtual sessions and 41% that they are more comfortable sharing feelings in virtual sessions. "For many clients, virtual care can serve as a powerful bridge to connection and forming a therapeutic alliance," noted Dr. Fialk.
With mounting evidence pointing to the benefits of telemental health to patients, the panelists agreed current hybrid care policies should be kept in place. Kyle Zebley, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at The American Telemedicine Association, highlighted the continued uncertainty over the Federal Public Health Emergency Act set to expire in October, and the importance of "policy permanency" around all the flexibilities that have come about at the Federal Level such as the Ryan Haight Act in-person waiver: "As was vouched during our panel discussion (and by many other leading medical organizations), shared, Zebley, "it is possible to establish an effective provider relationship via telehealth…and when we think about the future of health, it's going to be truly a hybrid model where patients have access to care when and where they need it."
Ron Emerson, Global Healthcare Lead at Zoom, reinforced Zebley's perspective, stating "the fact is, patients like telehealth…and we are seeing a rise in digital-first models in healthcare." According to data that Zoom collected directly from patients regarding their preferred models of care: "We did a study across ten countries with about 7,500 participants in the middle of 2021…over 60% of Americans surveyed who had a telehealth visit within the last six months actually said they wanted a hybrid model of care moving forward."
Together, The Dorm, Zoom and the ATA agree that individuals struggling with mental health and mental illness need access to every form of impactful and effective intervention, with certainty and without barriers to access. This must include unfettered telemental health services.
To learn more about The Dorm, Zoom Video Communications, Inc. and The American Telemedicine Association visit the following links:
About The Dorm
Since 2009, The Dorm's mission has been to guide young adults towards independence through evidence-based clinical therapies, community support and practical skill-building. As a full-service treatment community with locations in New York City, NY and Washington, D.C., they offer a unique approach to caring for young adults that is both therapeutic and holistic. This includes comprehensive day and evening services with individual and group therapy, wrap-around academic support, independent living opportunities and individualized life skills training. The Dorm's expert therapists and practitioners support the community with tailor-made treatment plans that meet them where they are today - virtually, at home, at school, or out in the community. www.thedorm.com.
About Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
Zoom is the leading platform for telehealth in the United States, providing healthcare organizations and clinicians with the ability to act as the communication and virtual care of choice for a variety of applications. In today's dynamic healthcare system, having a multi-purpose platform for all types of communication, whether it be clinical, education or administrative, is key. Zoom's scalable solution allows practices of all sizes to enjoy the same high-level communication and tools as the largest centers of excellence. Zoom has demonstrated its commitment to grow and innovate this technology to better serve the future of healthcare, by connecting patients with their healthcare providers across the country. www.zoom.com
About American Telemedicine Association (ATA)
As the only organization completely focused on advancing telehealth, the American Telemedicine Association is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to safe, affordable, and appropriate care when and where they need it, enabling the system to do more good for more people. The ATA represents a broad and inclusive member network of leading healthcare delivery systems, academic institutions, technology solution providers and payers, as well as partner organizations and alliances, working to advance industry adoption of telehealth, promote responsible policy, advocate for government and market normalization, and provide education and resources to help integrate virtual care into emerging value-based delivery models.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against TG Therapeutics, Inc. ("TG Therapeutics" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: TGTX) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company's securities between January 15, 2020 and May 31, 2022, inclusive (the ''Class Period''), are encouraged to contact the firm before September 16, 2022.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com.
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According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. TG Therapeutics' clinical trials for Ublituximab and Umbralisib revealed concerns about the benefit-risk ratio and overall survival data for the drugs. Based on these issues, it was unlikely that the Company would achieve FDA approval for the Umbralisib MZL/FL NDA, the U2 BLA, the U2 sNDA, or the Ublituximab RMS BLA in their current form. The Company overstated the commercial prospects of Ublituximab and Umbralisib. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about TG Therapeutics, investors suffered damages.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR champion Kyle Larson has signed a three-year contract extension through 2026 with Hendrick Motorsports, the team that welcomed him back last season after a nearly one-year suspension.
The extension announced Friday includes sponsor HendrickCars.com, which will sponsor the No. 5 Chevrolet for 35 races a season. Larson’s extension and the sponsorship renewal are concurrent. The original deal for HendrickCars.com to become Larson’s primary sponsor was announced last July when Rick Hendrick’s online automobile site pulled massive traffic spikes whenever it was featured on Larson’s car.
The 30-year-old Larson was suspended for most of 2020 for using a racial slur and lost his job with Chip Ganassi Racing. Hendrick took him when the suspension was lifted, and Larson won 10 races last season and his first Cup title.
“When Kyle joined our team, the expectations were sky high from both inside and outside the organization. To say he’s exceeded them would be an understatement,” Rick Hendrick said. “Not only has Kyle proven himself as a champion driver, he’s performed at a championship level outside of the race car. We’re proud to continue our relationship and to see him represent our team and our brands in such positive ways. The years to come are very bright.”
HendrickCars.com also will continue to support Larson in his non-NASCAR racing.
“I can’t explain how much this opportunity means,” Larson said. “The chance to compete for the top team and best sponsors in racing is something every driver dreams about. I’m humbled to have incredible people in my corner and amazing support from so many fans.”
Hendrick Automotive Group said it has measured a three-to-one return on its marketing investment in NASCAR through HendrickCars.com. The website’s highest-traffic days of 2022 have been associated with NASCAR-related initiatives, and the company also has utilized Larson as a spokesperson for its corporate social responsibility programs.
Larson heads into Saturday night’s elimination playoff race at Bristol Motor Speedway ranked eighth in the standings. The bottom four drivers in the 16-driver field will be eliminated Saturday night.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a quick and easy way to find the opening on a beverage cup lid at night or during the early morning hours," said an inventor, from Fairhaven, Mass., "so I invented the FLUORESCENT COFFEE CUP/ LID. My design would eliminate the hassle of turning the cup in order to find the lid opening."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved design for a beverage cup lid. In doing so, it offers an easier way to determine the position of the lid's opening at night or in dimly lit areas. As a result, it could help to prevent spills. The invention features an eye-catching design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households, food and beverage establishments, travelers, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Boston sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-BEC-169, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Introduced to attendees at the thINK Ahead 2022 Conference in Boca Raton, FL
MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inkjet printing is faster, more flexible, and more colorful than ever before, opening up new opportunities for designers who work with print and even designers who didn't think that print had a place in their world. With the ability to change every color and every image to cater to an audience of one while embedding off-ramps to online content or augmented reality, design possibilities are endless. With this in mind, Canon Solutions America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., and thINK, an independent community of Canon Solutions America production print customers, are pleased to announce Designers Guide to a New Generation Inkjet, authored by inkjet design experts, Elizabeth Gooding and Mary Schilling.
This third edition of the Designer's Guide series provides relevant information for agency and in-house designers looking to optimize their work for production. The guide is also intended to help designers understand and embrace the creative potential of the latest generation of inkjet presses by making readers aware of where inkjet fits in the overall print design ecosystem and how its unique characteristics open up a range of opportunities to make designs more flexible, colorful, and impactful. Schilling notes, "This version of the guide expands on available media, color capabilities and finishing, to highlight the latest inkjet capabilities. Since many designers are now familiar with the inkjet basics, we have elaborated on the best-practices design workflow for working with inkjet presses." The restructured guide is organized by design tasks and will direct readers on how to deliver results in print segments like direct mail, publishing, marketing communications, and customer care.
"One major differentiator of inkjet production is cost-effective personalization and versioning," says Gooding. "In the latest version, we have emphasized the project planning process and opportunities to drive value with designs that run exclusively on an inkjet press, or a combination of inkjet and other processes." Due to the increased speed of the latest inkjet presses, the guide drives home the importance of design efficiency enabled through an understanding of the connection between media, press, and the specific capabilities of one's print provider. Readers will have useful information about inks, media, color gamut values, image formats, finishing, inkjet design principles and best practices, as well as several downloadable tools at their fingertips.
"It is our priority to educate our customers on the creative potential of the latest generation of inkjet presses. Canon's inkjet presses have not only raised but redefined the bar for print quality and flexibility with media capabilities. Now it's time to raise the bar on print design," said Francis McMahon, executive vice president, Production Print Solutions, Canon Solutions America. "Regardless of if you are new to inkjet or are a veteran inkjet user, we encourage you to explore the Designers Guide to a New Generation of Inkjet to learn more about how to create and deliver best-of-the-best designs for marketing communications and graphic arts projects."
To get a closer look at the new Designer's Guide to a New Generation of Inkjet and learn of some of the highlights within the book, please click here to view a video from thINK Ahead 2022 with author Elizabeth Gooding, Inkjet Insights and Sheri Jammallo, senior marketing advisor, Canon Solutions America, Production Print Solutions.
Canon Solutions America, Inc. provides industry leading enterprise, production, and large format printing solutions, supported by exceptional professional service offerings. Canon Solutions America, Inc. helps companies of all sizes discover ways to improve sustainability, increase efficiency, and control costs in conjunction with high volume, continuous feed, digital and traditional printing, and document management solutions. A wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Solutions America, Inc. is headquartered in Melville, NY and has sales and service locations across the U.S. For more information on Canon Solutions America, please visit csa.canon.com.
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Here at Life Kit, we're all about growth and forward motion – both for our audience and for ourselves. So please join us in welcoming our new host Marielle Segarra to the Life Kit neighborhood! A regular host has long been a goal for our show, and we're thrilled to have Segarra lead the charge as we enter our next chapter.
Segarra joins NPR from Marketplace, where she covered money, finance and how the economy connects to our daily lives. Over the years, she's reported on the lack of paid family leave in the U.S., the role of makeup during a pandemic and the jarring experience of returning to the office in August 2020.
Her interests include yoga, running in her neighborhood park and finding new ways to get in touch with her Puerto Rican, German and Polish ancestry. She is based in New York City.
I talked to her about her hopes for this new role, her self-care routine and our joint love of Gilmore Girls. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
What do you like most about Life Kit?
Life Kit is honest and vulnerable. Each episode feels like a kindness. The hosts are telling you: you're not alone. We've taken the time to figure out how to help you. We've got your back.
That's a lovely way to put it. Any favorite episodes?
Lately, episodes that have helped me be more present in my body. The episode on how to take a break from the internet reminded me that it's good to be away from my phone and unavailable sometimes.
The interview with Jenny Odell on how to pay attention to your surroundings was helpful to listen to before going on my recent trip to Paris. That episode inspired me to absorb what was in front of me with all of my senses, and then let that lead me to new places instead of being stuck to a map or a schedule. I was able to appreciate the experience more deeply.
You've reported on money, finance and the economy for over a decade. How did this beat change your attitude about the topic?
It helped me make the most prudent financial decisions I could while not having a lot of money. Suddenly, I could speak the language. Things like my health insurance plan, for example, started to make more sense to me.
That's one of the reasons I like to talk about money. Now that I have the keys to this locked door – and previously came from a place where I didn't understand it – I want to help people.
Is there anything from that world you hope to bring to Life Kit?
I'd love to do a personal finance series to help people tackle credit card bills or do their own taxes for free using IRS forms, not services like TurboTax or H&R Block. When you fill out your own tax forms, you start to understand more about how our tax system works and how to save money in the future.
A lot of our episodes center around self-care topics. What are your rituals for filling up your cup?
I have a morning ritual that involves an ancestral altar in my room that I'm looking at right now, actually. It has [photos of] different family members, the perfume stopper from my grandmother's perfume bottle. Every morning I say hello to [my ancestors]. I say their names. My family helps ground me, and doing this ritual helps me come back to myself.
Any life hacks you've been super into lately?
Bring zip-lock bags when you travel. You'll definitely use them — for that apple core or your socks that got wet in the rain or whatever other unexpected things that might need to be contained in plastic.
What were you like when you were a kid? Did you always want to be a journalist?
I was definitely that kid who would record herself giving fake broadcasts [of the news]. I won this essay-writing contest when I was in fifth grade and got a gift certificate to [the electronics store] P. C. Richard & Son. And so I bought a little tape recorder and used it to record interviews with people.
I also watched a lot of Gilmore Girls and I thought Rory Gilmore was the best.
I loved that show, too. Rory was a great writer and ended up becoming a journalist.
I thought I'd join my college newspaper like she did, but instead I joined the alt-rock radio station and that's how my audio journey began.
And now here you are at NPR! What's some career advice that helped you get to this point?
Just be yourself. Write like yourself, bring your authentic self when it's appropriate, and bring your ideas, even if they make you feel a little bit vulnerable.
Tune in to Life Kit on Monday to catch Segarra's first episode. And join us in welcoming her to the team. Send a message to her by emailing lifekit@npr.org with the subject line "For Marielle."
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Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: BGMU Water Department Volunteers
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The floods in Eastern Kentucky called people from all over the state and the country to action. A group of volunteers from Bowling Green Municipal Utilities’ Water Department answered that call, spending two weeks restoring water service to over 3,000 customers in Letcher County.
Michael Mosely, a retiree living in Bowling Green, nominated the team after reading about their mission. “They were going into a place that they didn’t know what the hazards were, but they knew they were asked to help,” he said.
The crew of volunteers loaded up all the gear and equipment they could spare and headed to Letcher County, arriving on August 5. They soon discovered that the entire infrastructure needed to be rebuilt. This was just the beginning of the challenges they faced.
Mike Blankenship, Customer Response Coordinator, and member of the team said, “The terrain, logistics, debris, no cell phone service, and no mapping system like we have here in BG. We use iPads to locate water mains, valves, meters, fire hydrants, etc..; they use paper as-builts or blueprints if you will locate all their infrastructure, so it was a learning curve to get over that.”
The BGMU Water Department Volunteer Team managed to rebuild the county’s infrastructure which helped provide clean water to those community members. However, they don’t view what they did as “heroic” but as something that anyone would normally do.
Blankenship said, “There’s nothing heroic about the two weeks we spent over there. That’s just kind of what you do. We did nothing no different but the help we received after the December tornadoes.”
For stepping up to help a community in need and for doing everything it took to get the job done. We recognize the volunteers of the BGMU Water Department as this week’s Hughes & Coleman Hometown Heroes.
To nominate someone for Hometown Hero, go to our website, click the Hometown Hero tab and fill out the submission form.
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-- Certain patients were more likely to use telemedicine even with the reopening of in-person appointments, while barriers to telemedicine remained for some families --
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from the Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative (ENGIN) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that across nearly 50,000 visits, patients continued to use telemedicine effectively even with the reopening of outpatient clinics a year after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, prominent barriers for socially vulnerable families and racial and ethnic minorities persist, suggesting more work is required to reach a wider population with telemedicine.
The findings, which represent the largest study of telemedicine in child neurology to date, were published today by the journal Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology.
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a rapid and unprecedented conversion of outpatient clinical care from in-person visits to remote telehealth visits. While telemedicine had been used to deliver care for specific adult patient populations prior to the pandemic, the effectiveness of telemedicine in child neurology as a novel method of care had not been systematically explored. In a prior study published by Neurology in 2020, CHOP researchers found that patients and clinicians had a high rate of satisfaction with telemedicine and many on both sides were interested in using telemedicine for future visits.
To that end, the study team wanted to determine the long-term impact of telemedicine on child neurology care during the COVID-19 pandemic, factoring in the reopening of outpatient clinics. The observational study was based on a cohort of 34,837 in-person visits and 14,820 telemedicine outpatient visits between October 2019 and April 2021 across a total of 26,399 child neurology patients.
"In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the use of telemedicine visits, but now that telemedicine visits have been established as part of the care we are able to deliver, we had the opportunity to compare them more thoroughly to in-person visits," said the study's first author Michael Kaufman, MS, a data scientist with ENGIN at CHOP. "With data on nearly 15,000 telemedicine visits, we were able to identify trends in how telemedicine was being used by individuals of different demographic backgrounds, neurological conditions and other variables."
The researchers found that telemedicine was a viable option for many patients and was utilized more often than in-person visits for certain patients, such as those with epilepsy and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Other patients, such as those with certain neuromuscular and movement disorders, younger patients, and those needing specific procedures were less likely to receive care by telemedicine.
Additionally, the researchers found that self-reported racial and ethnic minority populations in the study as well as those with the highest social vulnerability – a measure of community resilience to stressors on human health – were less likely to participate in telemedicine visits. Two novel metrics were developed to determine access to telemedicine and track delayed care, which revealed further disparities. Some of the most vulnerable individuals were less likely to activate their online patient portals and were more likely to receive delayed care, compared to less vulnerable individuals.
"Our group has studied telemedicine extensively, and our findings demonstrate how telemedicine has become a standard component of child neurology care for many patients," said Ingo Helbig, MD, a pediatric neurologist at CHOP, director of the genomic and data science core of CHOP's Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative (ENGIN) and senior author on this study. "Increased use of telemedicine was prompted by a public health emergency, and so we need to make sure, as these new tools for patient care remain prevalent, that we're continuing to learn about and address disparities in care and optimize access for socially vulnerable families, so that they have the tools necessary should another similar public health crisis occur."
This study was supported by The Hartwell Foundation through an Individual Biomedical Research Award; the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke grants K02 NS112600 and K23 NS102521; the Center Without Walls on ion channel function in epilepsy "Channelopathy-associated Research Center" grant U54 NS108874; the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development through the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (IDDRC) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania grant U54 HD086984; intramural funds of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia through the Epilepsy NeuroGenetics Initiative (ENGIN); and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health through the Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics' (ITMAT) Transdisciplinary Program in Translational Medicine and Therapeutics at the Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania grant UL1TR001878.
Kaufman et al, "Child neurology telemedicine: analyzing 14 820 patient encounters during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic." Dev Med Child Neurol. Online September 16, 2022. DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.15406.
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: A non-profit, charitable organization, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research initiatives, the 595-bed hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. The institution has a well-established history of providing advanced pediatric care close to home through its CHOP Care Network, which includes more than 50 primary care practices, specialty care and surgical centers, urgent care centers, and community hospital alliances throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as a new inpatient hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency department in King of Prussia. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu.
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Graphic Designer - reports to UMKC Strategic Marketing and Communications
Job description
UMKC’s Division of Strategic Marketing and Communications is looking for a creative, collaborative graphic designer to provide concept, design, production and coordination for wide-ranging materials in both digital and print formats for UMKC academic and administrative units as well as KCUR Public Radio. Because of the number of disciplines within the university, this position has the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of subject areas. Strong organizational skills and self-motivation are musts as designers are responsible for managing their own workload and meeting deadlines.
Core Responsibilities
The job requires someone who can:
- Provide concepts, graphic design and artwork production for electronic and printed projects as assigned. Range of materials may include digital art, brochures, magazines, invitations, etc.;
- Prepare designs, mockups and artwork in accordance with the UMKC branding guidelines and the standards of the graphic arts and pre-press industry;
- Research trends, competitors and target audiences to inform visual concepts;
- Work as a member of a team (with project managers, web developers and relationship managers), as assigned by department director;
- Work with vendors to ensure proper adherence to UMKC printing quality and brand standards;
- Communicate about visual concepts with colleagues, present concepts to clients, and absorb and apply constructive criticism from peers and clients;
- Deliver great customer service by being responsive, flexible and collaborative;
- Maintain proficiency in the use of computer hardware and software used by the industry and adhere to policies and procedures of strategic marketing and communications;
- Provide art direction to photographers and videographers;
- Estimate and track project costs.
A Portfolio is required. Provide URL or attach a document with samples.Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated design experience in a variety of formats, such as advertisements, promotional and recruitment materials, websites, digital communications, magazines, banners and/or billboards, etc.;
- Strong problem-solving skills;
- Proficiency in the following software in Mac format: Adobe Creative Cloud especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; and Microsoft Office;
- Good people skills, including the ability to interact effectively with varied persons and personalities from all levels of an organization;
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- Ability to think strategically about how multiple projects fit together as a whole;
- Experience working with vendors to negotiate prices and find creative ways to save money;
- An understanding of general web design best practices (including accessibility) a plus.
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Former All-Star catcher John Stearns dies at 71
DENVER (AP) — John Stearns, a four-time time All-Star catcher with the New York Mets, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 71.
Stearns, who played football and baseball at the University of Colorado, died Thursday night in Denver, according to the Mets.
He passed away less than three weeks after attending an Old Timers’ Day at Citi Field in New York that coincided with the Mets’ 60th anniversary. He was noticeably thin in his Mets jersey on Aug. 27 and waved to the crowd when he was introduced on the field.
“No one played the game with more spirit or determination than John Stearns,” Mets President Sandy Alderson said Friday in a statement. “He literally willed himself to attend Old Timers’ Day last month so he could visit friends and old teammates. Despite his illness, he even managed to step into the batting cage to take a few swings. His nickname, ‘Bad Dude’ couldn’t have been more appropriate.”
Stearns was a complete catcher. He could hit, run and throw out baserunners, nailing almost 38% of those who attempted to steal.
Stearns was a late draft pick as a defensive back by the NFL’s Buffalo Bills in 1973. The Philadelphia Phillies took him second overall that same year and he opted to play baseball.
With Bob Boone behind the plate for the Phillies, Stearns never really had a chance to play in Philadelphia after struggling early with his hitting. After appearing in one game for the Phillies in 1974, he was traded to the Mets as part of the multiplayer deal that sent relief pitcher Tug McGraw to Philadelphia.
Stearns played with the Mets from 1975-84 in a tenure that included frequent battles with injuries. He was named an All-Star in 1977, ‘79, ‘80 and 82. He had a career batting average of .260 in 810 games with 152 doubles, 10 triples and 46 home runs. He also stole 91 bases, including a team-high 25 in 1978.
A former safety and punter in college, Stearns was solid and feisty. Pirates star Dave Parker sustained a broken collarbone in one collision with Stearns in 1978 and future Mets star catcher Gary Carter got into a fight with him after another collision at home in ‘79.
One other incident Mets fans will remember is Stearns tackling one of two fans who ran on the field in 1980 and eluded authorities a little too long for his liking.
After retiring as a player, he served in a number of baseball jobs as a scout with Milwaukee, a bullpen coach for the Yankees, a minor league manager for Toronto and as a scout and coach for the Orioles.
He returned to the Mets as a coach in 2000 for two years under Bobby Valentine and later as a scout and minor league coach.
Stearns became an entertaining figure for a national audience when cameras and microphones memorably caught him shouting in the dugout, “The monster is out of the cage! The monster is out of the cage!” as Hall of Fame slugger Mike Piazza began breaking out of a hitting slump during the 2000 postseason.
“John was such a key part of our staff,” Valentine said. “He had a unique way of lighting a fire under the guys. Every time we spoke by phone, he kept telling me he was going to beat this thing. That was John Stearns to a tee.”
Stearns is survived by his son, Justin, brothers, Richard and William and his sister, Carla.
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If you’ve spent some time scrolling on Instagram and happen to follow one or two influencers, you might have stumbled across a brand called Stoney Clover Lane. The brand is well-known for selling its customizable accessories, and the result is this very refined, yet handmade aesthetic that reminds me of my past DIY projects.
While the early COVID days inspired DIY moments fueled mostly by boredom, during this (kind of) post-COVID era, I’ve noticed a rise in handmade aesthetics. Each artist in today’s collection uses approachable creative techniques to create a wide variety of distinctive works, from abstract curiosities to fusing cultures through illustration.
Eric Stefanski | @ericstefanski
Eric Stefanski is an artist from Chicago whose typography-centered work sits at the intersection of satire and self-deprecation. His art is big and bold, and the almost immature tone of the lettering paired with vulgar wording adds a distinctive duality to his pieces. Each image explores a variety subjects, from romance to rejection, with a consistent style that pulls you in and makes you want to see more. Stefanski’s perfect balance of naivety and wisdom has me head over heels for his creativity.
Corinne Lent | @corinnelent
Folk artist Corinne Lent’s Instagram account fuses highly organic colors and textures into her work to create a decorative, immersive experience. From mugs to platters to shrines, each piece is beautifully ornamented with illustrations and designs inspired by classic traditions from all around the world. Scrolling through her feed, you’ll instantly recognize aesthetic similarities to Greek and Mexican art, creating a wonderful fusion of customs and traditions.
Timo Kuilder | @zwartekoffie
Amsterdam-based artist Timo Kuilder is known for uncomplicated, simple aesthetics powered by a keen inquisitiveness. You can find his clean, often black and white work in The New York Times and Vogue, and the same refined aesthetic appears throughout a descriptive book about his bipolar father. Kuilder has an innate ability to showcase great depth within uncomplicated line drawings, and that’s not an easy feat.
AYAKA FUKANO | @ayahundred
It’s all about color and personality when it comes to Ayaka Fukano’s Instagram feed. Compassion and tenderness shine through work that often highlights moments of togetherness and warmth, either through a group hug or two seagulls carrying a woman through the sky. She was also inspired by her grandfather’s dementia diagnosis to create a series of vignettes that project a sense of love and empathy. If you’re looking to feel uplifted, this is certainly an account you’ll want to follow.
Pixie Pravda | @pixiepravda
Pixie Pravda leads an interesting life. After living in Holland, Curaçao, Thailand, and Spain, he’s been immersed in more new cultures and lifestyles than the average artist. The text-based conceptual artist is currently settled outside Brussels, Belgium, and he uses his charming Instagram account to create visual poetry. Each witty post has the power to make the viewer question the intention of Pravda’s art, and all art in general. For example, one piece reads, “This work has the power to make you think, if you think about it,” challenging the viewer to interrogate their response to not just the piece in question, but whatever they look at next.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a convenient and accessible device for dispensing personal wipes in the bathroom," said an inventor, from Carol Stream, Ill., "so I invented the WEPPS DISPENSER. My design enables wipes to be easily dispensed with one hand."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to dispense wipes within the bathroom. In doing so, it ensures that wipes are easily accessible when needed. As a result, it increases convenience and personal hygiene and it eliminates the need to store a container of wipes on the counter, toilet tank, etc. The invention features a practical and user-friendly design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Chicago sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-CHK-251, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an improved article of PPE that would prevent droplet or aerosol virus contamination from entering a face mask," said an inventor, from Sandy Springs, Ga., "so I invented THE VIRUS DEFENDER MASK. My design would enhance safety while also allowing users to resume normal activities without risk of infection."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved face mask to protect against COVID-19. In doing so, it prevents the user from inhaling contaminated air. As a result, it enhances safety and it provides added protection and peace of mind. The invention features a protective design that is easy to wear and use so it is ideal for medical workers, members of the labor force, high risk individuals and the general population. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Atlanta sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-ALL-2862, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, said his reason for terminating his contract with the GAP was simple- they wouldn’t let him lead.
“Don’t bring a leader in and have him not lead,” Ye said on CNBC’s “Closing Bell,” in a surprise appearance. “Why would I argue with people getting paid by the GAP?”
“I’m sorry. I’m not going to argue with people who are broker than me about money.”
Ye said he had the top brands in the world meet with him to make the GAP partnership as successful as possible. GAP was one of Ye’s former jobs before his music career got off the ground, as he famously rapped about on his first The College Dropout album. He also shot an early music video in a GAP store for “Spaceship.”
“It was always a dream of mine to be at the GAP,” he said.
His vision was to take a collection of the world’s high fashion looks and sell them at the affordable price of $20.
“I wasn’t able to set the actual price that I wanted for this collection,” he said.
GAP sold his products above their average selling price and then sold a shirt similar to his for $19.
Also in the interview, Ye declared that he’s at the top in music, fashion and shoes. Next up, he plans to be at the top in the real estate and education arenas. His California school, Donda Academy, is named after his late mother and former educator, Donda West.
Ye made the appearance on the stock market-focused program because GAP took a huge hit in the market after the Yeezy-partnership termination.
“They have one individual on the planet who can save the GAP,” he said.
“And who is that,” the CNBC correspondent asked Ye.
“Uh, I’m asking you who do you think it is,” he responded. “Sometimes, the answer’s sitting right in front of you.”
On CNBC, Ye, formly known as Kanye West, discussed leaving Gap, $GPS.
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Actor Letitia Wright and Tamara Lawrance tell the true story of the Gibbons sisters. Identical sisters June and Jennifer Gibbons communicated only with each other growing up. The twins created a language all their own, but both became catatonic when separated. The Silent Twins is now in theatres. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/16/letitia-wright-and-tamara-lawrance-are-the-perfect-match-in-the-silent-twins/ | 2022-09-16T17:11:53Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/16/letitia-wright-and-tamara-lawrance-are-the-perfect-match-in-the-silent-twins/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
This week shined the spotlight on plenty of newer artists.
Symba and EST Gee were among the artists who released new projects on Sept. 16.
Symba, from the Bay Area, released Results Take Time days after his jaw-dropping freestyle on Funk Flex where he addressed violence within the Black community, Flex disrespecting Tupac and PnB Rock’s death. Symba’s latest project discusses the topics of challenges in his youth and as a young adult, from taking the long road of staying true to morals versus chasing fast success. The album features Kali, Roddy Ricch, Fridayy, Rayven Tyler, Iian Rich, Key Glock, 2 Chainz and IDONTKNOWJEFFERY.
EST Gee’s I Never Felt Nun continues the Louisville MC’s series of albums with the word “nun” in the title. Fresh off a popular collaboration album with fellow CMG artist 42 Dugg, Gee’s new album features Future, Jack Harlow, Bryson Tiller, MGK and Jeezy.
Future also appeared on G Herbo‘s single “Blues.” It’s the second-straight week Herbo has dropped a single, as he released “Me, Myself & I” featuring A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie last week.
Kodak Black released a two-pack with “Spin” and “Walk.”
Ab-Soul dropped a rare single “Moonshooter” under Top Dawg Entertainment. Yung Bleu returned with the single “Love In The Way” featuring Nicki Minaj. Cam’Ron and A-Trak released their second single together this month “Ghetto Prophets” featuring Griselda’s Conway The Machine. Rising artists Anna dropped “Sinking Feeling” and Fresco released “7/11.” | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/16/new-music-friday-symba-est-gee-and-jack-harlow-trade-bars-ab-soul-returns/ | 2022-09-16T17:11:59Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/16/new-music-friday-symba-est-gee-and-jack-harlow-trade-bars-ab-soul-returns/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Beyoncé just keeps on winning.
After having just celebrated her birthday, the artist has another occasion to mark as she was recently inducted into the Guinness World Records Hall of Fame.
According to Rolling Stone, Beyoncé secured over a dozen entries into the World Records book, which includes the first act to debut at number one with their first six albums, the highest annual earnings for a female singer, most current Twitter engagements for a female musician, and highest earning couple in Hollywood, an achievement she shares with her husband Jay-Z.
With these world records, Beyoncé joins other influential figures such as Simone Biles, BTS, and Billie Eilish.
It’s been a good past two months for the singer, as her latest album Renaissance landed the number one spot on the Billboard 200 album chart. She also became the first female artist to have seven solo albums debut at number one.
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A former police detective in Kansas who has been suspected of terrorizing and raping Black women in the city has been indicted on federal charges that he repeatedly sexually assaulted two women while on duty.
Former police offer and captain Roger Golubski was arrested on Sept. 15 and faces six federal counts of civil rights violations, as he sexually assaulted the two women multiple times from 1998 to 2002. Golubski pleaded not guilty to all six charges.
According to New York Times, one of the two women he raped, Ophelia Williams, said on a phone call on Sept. 15 that an arrest was not enough and that she wanted Golubski convicted.
Accusations against Golubski grew during the Lamonte McIntyre case, a man who was in prison for 23 years for a crime he didn’t commit and was freed in 2017. In a lawsuit he filed in 2018, McIntyre claimed that Golubski framed him for murder, but also sexually assaulted Black women, including his mother.
Rosie McIntyre, Lamonte’s mother, said in the court documents that Golubski forced her to perform a sex act and had threatened to arrest her boyfriend if she didn’t comply.
At least seven more women came forward as a result of McIntyre’s lawsuit and said that Golubski would threaten to arrest them if they refused to have sex with him. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/16/white-police-detective-facing-charges-for-using-power-to-prey-on-black-women/ | 2022-09-16T17:12:11Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/16/white-police-detective-facing-charges-for-using-power-to-prey-on-black-women/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BEIJING (AP) — China announced sanctions on Friday against the CEOs of American defense contractors Raytheon and Boeing Defense over a major U.S. arms sale to rival Taiwan.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning did not specify what the sanctions would be against Gregory Hayes, chairman and CEO of Raytheon Technologies Corp., and Ted Colbert, president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space and Security.
It wasn't immediately clear what impact they would have on the executives or their companies, but such sanctions are often mainly symbolic in nature.
The U.S. announced a $1.09 billion arms sale to Taiwan last week, including $355 million for Boeing's Harpoon missiles and $85 million for Raytheon's Sidewinder missiles.
“We once again urge the U.S. government and relevant parties to ... stop arms sales to Taiwan and military contact with Taiwan, and stop creating new factors that could lead to tensions in the Taiwan Strait," Mao said at a daily briefing.
China claims Taiwan, a self-governing island of 23 million people off its east coast, as its territory and says it must eventually come under its control. Taiwan and China split in 1949 during a civil war that brought the Communist Party to power in Beijing.
The U.S. does not formally recognize Taiwan under its one-China policy but is the island's main supplier of military equipment and is bound by its own laws to ensure Taiwan can defend itself.
Mao also expressed China's opposition to an upcoming Taiwan trip by Czech lawmakers. A 14-member delegation is to arrive Sunday for a six-day visit, according to Taiwan media reports.
“China is firmly opposed to any form of official contact between Taiwan and countries having diplomatic relations with China,” Mao said.
She called on the Czech lawmakers "to refrain from sending the wrong signals to the separatist forces of Taiwan independence and to stop undermining ... bilateral relations.”
In February, China announced sanctions on Raytheon and Lockheed Martin over a $100 million deal for maintenance of Taiwan’s missile defense systems by the two companies.
China also protested a bill that was approved by a U.S. Senate committee this week that could significantly increase American military support for Taiwan.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A British man accused by Denmark of masterminding a $1.7 billion tax fraud has been ordered by a Dubai court to pay Copenhagen's tax authority $1.25 billion, court filings seen Friday show, just days after another Dubai court rejected an extradition order for him.
The order by the Dubai Court of Appeal against Sanjay Shah comes as part of a civil case filed four years ago by Denmark's tax authority, who have been pursuing him as part of their investigation in one of the country's largest-ever tax fraud case.
Shah has maintained his innocence in the case while fighting extradition. A spokesman for Shah, Jack Irvine, said Shah's lawyers planned to appeal the ruling. That appeal would be heard by Dubai's Court of Cassation, the emirate's highest court.
Denmark has accused Shah of masterminding an elaborate tax scheme for three years beginning in 2012 involving foreign businesses pretending to own shares in Danish companies and claiming tax refunds for which they were not eligible.
The Danish tax authority, Skattestyrelsen, filed the civil case in Dubai against Shah in 2018. In its decision Wednesday, the Dubai Court of Appeal said Denmark had sought $1.9 billion from Shah and his alleged accomplices.
Shah’s lifestyle on Dubai’s luxurious palm-shaped island over the past few years had sparked outrage in Denmark. After Danish authorities signed an extradition agreement with the UAE, Dubai police arrested Shah in June. Shah is one of several suspects in the tax scheme sought by Danish authorities.
During his time in Dubai, the hedge fund manager ran a center for autistic children that shut down in 2020 as Denmark tried to extradite him. He also oversaw a British-based charity, Autism Rocks, which raised funds through concerts and performances.
On Monday, another Dubai court ruled Shah cannot be extradited to Denmark to face charges. Shah's lawyers told The Associated Press on Thursday prosecutors had appealed that decision. The government's Dubai Media Office confirmed Friday the Court of Cassation also will hear that appeal.
The extradition case targeting Shah comes as pressure grows on Dubai, the region’s financial hub, over its alleged weaknesses in combating illicit finance.
The UAE, a federation of seven emirates, has long invited the wealthy, including disgraced public figures, to invest in the country without questioning where they made their money. Scrutiny of Dubai has intensified as the flashy city-state becomes a haven for Russian money amid Moscow’s war on Ukraine.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (CN) — A panel of judges in The Hague pressed government lawyers Friday for more information about a 2007 battle in which Dutch soldiers allegedly fired on civilians.
Four Afghans brought the suit against the Dutch state last year, claiming that the military violated international humanitarian law during a battle over the strategically important town of Chora that left some 250 dead, including 50 to 80 civilians.
In 2020, the Dutch newspaper Trouw published an interview with a soldier present during the four-day conflict who said he had been ordered to shoot into civilian homes. The story also raised questions about attacks on civilian buildings by F-16 aircraft and helicopters.
In response, the Ministry of Defense asked the public prosecution service to look into the Dutch use of force during the battle and conducted its own investigation. Both the prosecution service and the ministry found no evidence that the use of force was unlawful.
Human rights lawyer Liesbeth Zegveld, who is representing the victims before The Hague District Court, called it clear Friday that the military decided to bomb the area even though soldiers on the ground did not have up-to-date information about the locations of Taliban forces. That decision was in clear violation of the laws of war, Zegveld said.
Zegveld noted as an example how soldiers said the Taliban was firing from a house in the afternoon. More than 12 hours later, Dutch air support bombed the building. “How was this determined?” Zegveld asked.
The court held a hearing in March and was expecting to reach a verdict, but the judges ultimately felt they didn’t have enough information and requested more clarification from the defense ministry. In particular, the court wanted the military to turn over a number of archives from their time in Afghanistan.
In a statement, the ministry said it had concluded there was no wrongdoing. “The final decision on the case rests with the court.”
Friday’s hearing opened with a series of technical difficulties that left lawyers for both sides huddled around the bench to answer questions about a printed map of the area after accessing Google Earth images failed. One of the lawyers, to provide more visual clarity, began showing photos on her laptop and accidentally started a slide show of vacation snaps including the sun setting over the ocean, a full pint of beer and a bikini drying on a clothesline, which were displayed around the courtroom.
The Hague court has seen a number of international cases in recent years, including one involving Afghanistan. Under a principle known as universal jurisdiction, some crimes — genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and torture — are so serious that offenders can be tried in any jurisdiction. Earlier this year, the court sentenced an Afghan refugee to 12 years in jail for abusing prisoners in Afghanistan in the 1980s. An Ethiopian man meanwhile is appealing a life sentence he received in 2017 from The Hague District Court for torturing and murdering civilians, including children, during political violence in the late 1970s in his homeland.
The lawsuit over the Battle of Chora is a civil action and was not brought under universal jurisdiction. Zegveld called it the first time the Dutch have been asked to answer to events that occurred during combat operations in Afghanistan.
The judges are expected to rule in the coming months.
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A strong field will descend on Southern California to contest the WTA 500 San Diego Open next month.
World No.1 and recent US Open champion Iga Swiatek of Poland is at the top of the main-draw entry list, which is jam-packed with 16 of the world's Top 20 players.
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World No.3 Anett Kontaveit, No.4 Paula Badosa and No.5 Jessica Pegula are the additional Top 5 players entered in the main draw, which kicks off Monday, Oct. 10.
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No.7 Aryna Sabalenka, No.8 Coco Gauff and No.10 Caroline Garcia are the other current Top 10 players entered.
Grand Slam champions Garbiñe Muguruza, Sofia Kenin, Jelena Ostapenko and Petra Kvitova are also on the entry list.
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Danielle Collins and Madison Keys add to the American presence in the main draw, alongside Pegula, Gauff and Kenin.
Daria Kasatkina, Veronika Kudermetova, Beatriz Haddad Maia and former World No.1 Karolina Pliskova round out the initial entries.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is moving one step closer to developing a central bank digital currency, known as the digital dollar, saying it would help reinforce the U.S. role as a leader in the world financial system.
The White House said on Friday that after President Joe Biden issued an executive order in March calling on a variety of agencies to look at ways to regulate digital assets, the agencies came up with nine reports, covering cryptocurrency impacts on financial markets, the environment, innovation and other elements of the economic system.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said one Treasury recommendation is that the U.S. “advance policy and technical work on a potential central bank digital currency, or CBDC, so that the United States is prepared if CBDC is determined to be in the national interest.”
“Right now, some aspects of our current payment system are too slow or too expensive,” Yellen said on a Thursday call with reporters laying out some of the findings of the reports.
Central bank digital currencies differ from existing digital money available to the general public, such as the balance in a bank account, because they would be a direct liability of the Federal Reserve, not a commercial bank.
According to the Atlantic Council nonpartisan think tank, 105 countries representing more than 95% of global gross domestic product already are exploring or have created a central bank digital currency. The council found that the U.S. and the U.K. are far behind in creating a digital dollar or its equivalent.
Treasury, the Justice Department, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, the Securities and Exchange Commission and other agencies were tasked with contributing to reports that would address various concerns about the risks, development and usage of digital assets. Several reports will come out in the next weeks and months.
On Capitol Hill, lawmakers have submitted various pieces of legislation to regulate cryptocurrency and other digital assets.
The director of the National Economic Council, Brian Deese, told reporters that “we’ve seen in recent months substantial turmoil in cryptocurrency markets and these events really highlight how, without proper oversight, cryptocurrencies risk harming everyday Americans' financial stability and our national security.”
“It is why this administration believes that now more than ever," he said, "prudent regulation of cryptocurrencies is needed.”
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They were born only 49 days apart, though in vastly different corners of the world.
Consider the catalogues of Serena Williams and Roger Federer as a portrait of contrasting forces. Stylistically different, but in terms of sheer substance, they are two of the most decorated players of the Open Era, almost without rivals.
It feels appropriate they chose to depart from professional tennis within a span of five weeks. Williams’ retirement news arrived in a Vogue magazine essay on Aug. 9, the day after Federer turned 41. His announcement came Thursday, 11 days before her 41st birthday.
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“This is a bittersweet decision, because I will miss everything the tour has given me,” Federer wrote. “But at the same time, there is so much to celebrate. I consider myself one of the most fortunate people on earth. I was given a special talent to play tennis, and I did it at a level that I never imagined, for much longer than I ever thought possible.”
Williams earlier had expressed similar sentiments.
“I’m terrible at goodbyes, the world’s worst,” she wrote. “But please know that I am more grateful for you than I can ever express in words. You have carried me to so many wins and so many trophies. I’m going to miss that version of me, that girl who played tennis.
“And I’m going to miss you.”
While parting is bittersweet -- at best -- it might be wise to adopt Williams’ mindset and see this as an inevitable evolution. Certainly, these two will be always be in and around tennis. Going forward, their love of the game will keep them engaged.
But what of the sport itself? At times like these, there are always questions about how the void will be filled. When Stefanie Graf retired in 1999, winning at Roland Garros and reaching the final at Wimbledon, coincidentally or not, that was the year Williams won her first major. When Pete Sampras walked away after the 2002 US Open, he had already lost to Federer at Wimbledon the year before -- one year before the Swiss champion would produce his first major win in the same venue.
As it turns out, just as those void questions are resurfacing, your freshly minted US Open champions might be a good place to start.
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Iga Swiatek, 20, is the youngest Hologic WTA Tour player to collect three major titles since Maria Sharapova in 2008. Players such as Ons Jabeur and 18-year-old Coco Gauff have elevated themselves into mainstream sports spotlight. Currently four of the Top 10 players in the world are under 25 years old.
Carlos Alcaraz, at 19, is the youngest No.1 player in the 49 years of the Pepperstone ATP Rankings. And in case you forgot, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, the two winningest players of all time on the Grand Slam stage, walked away with three of four majors this year.
It wasn’t long ago, Williams and Federer were the faces of the game’s future.
Williams grew up on the public courts of Compton, California; Federer was a ball boy at the tournament in his hometown of Basel, Switzerland. Their disparate environments would shape the way they played the game. Williams was in-your-face raw power and speed and blatant desire. Federer was more fluid, a sleight-of-hand artist who beat you with finesse -- and an astonishing hand-eye coordination.
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She got on the Grand Slam board first, winning the 1999 US Open at the age of 17. Federer broke through at Wimbledon in 2003 and would win three of the four majors three times in four years, from 2004-07. Williams’ career was more dispersed, marked by injuries and lengthy sabbaticals. The two times she won three majors in a single season, remarkably, came in 2002 -- and 13 years later in 2015.
Federer won 16 of his 20 major titles before the age of 30; Williams managed 10 of her 23 after turning 30. Both of them were masterful on grass -- Federer won eight titles at Wimbledon, while Williams had seven. In Melbourne and New York, it was Williams with a 7-6 and 6-5 head-to-head edge, respectively. On clay, which was less conducive to their skill sets, Williams won three Roland Garros titles and Federer one.
On six occasions -- the number somehow seems low -- they won the same Grand Slam event. The first was in 2003, and the photo from Wimbledon’s Winners Ball mirrors their on-court emotions:
Williams, wearing a strappy black dress, hair pulled back, is grinning broadly. Federer, long brown hair scooped behind and well below his ears, is wearing a black tuxedo and a red bow tie -- and, with lips clenched tightly, something that approaches a grimace.
More than 14 years later, it happened for the last time, in Australia. Williams, already pregnant with daughter Olympia, defeated sister Venus for her final major triumph, at the age of 35. Federer, hair considerably shorter, was a five-set winner in 2017 against rival Rafael Nadal. One year later, he would capture his final major in Melbourne, at the age of 36.
Even considering Federer played nearly 500 more matches, their career achievements are cut from the same cloth. Federer won 103 titles, 30 more than Serena. But Williams won more Slams and held the four major titles simultaneously twice, in 2002-03 and 2014-15. She won four Olympic gold medals, three in doubles, versus Federer’s silver and bronze in singles and a gold in doubles.
Williams’ winning percentage (858-156, .846) is slightly better than Federer’s (1,251-275, .820). Perhaps the statistic that best captures their consistent, unrelenting brilliance is the relationship with the No.1 ranking. Williams was on top for 319 weeks, nine more than Federer. Her first ascension to the throne came in 2002, the last some 15 years later. Federer’s first (2004) and last (2018) were no less impressive.
It might be some time before tennis aficionados wonder how Williams and Federer will be replaced. They came into the tennis world at the same time, dominated for close to two decades and now leave together.
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(AP) — Floodwaters are receding in Pakistan's worst-hit southern Sindh province, officials said Friday, a potentially bright sign in an ongoing crisis that has left hundreds of thousands of people homeless in the impoverished South Asian country.
The Indus River, which remained swollen until earlier this month, was now rushing at “normal” levels towards the Arabian Sea, according to Mohammad Irfan, an irrigation official in hard-hit Sindh. The water level in the past 48 hours receded as much as three feet in some of the inundated areas nearby, including the Khairpur and Johi towns, where waist-high water damaged crops and homes earlier this month.
A day earlier, engineers had opened a key highway in the southwestern Baluchistan province, allowing rescue workers to speed aid to those suffering in a race against the spread of waterborne diseases and dengue fever.
Still, hundreds of thousands of people in Sindh are living in makeshift homes and tents. Authorities say it will take months to completely drain the water in Sindh.
Nationwide, floods have damaged 1.8 million homes, washed away roads and destroyed nearly 400 bridges, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. The deluge has killed 1,508 people since mid-June, inundated millions of acres of land and affected 33 million people. More than half a million people have been left homeless. At one point, nearly a third of the impoverished country was underwater. Several economists say the cost of the disaster may reach $30 billion.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has urged developed countries, especially those behind climate change, to scale up aid to his country. Sharif on Friday met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Uzbekistan on the sidelines of a summit of a security group and thanked him for sending aid, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said.
The previous day, scientists and experts in the latest study about ongoing floods in Pakistan said that the country's overall vulnerability, including people living in harm’s way, was the chief factor in the disaster. But “climate change" also played a role in causing heavy rains, which triggered flooding in the country.
August rainfall in the Sindh and Baluchistan provinces -- together nearly the size of Spain -- was at least seven times normal amounts, while the country as a whole had more than triple its normal rainfall. That's according to the report by World Weather Attribution, a collection of mostly volunteer scientists from around the world who do real-time studies of extreme weather to look for evidence of climate change.
In Pakistan, the country's minister for climate change, Sherry Rehman, was the first to publicly blame the developed world for causing climate-induced unusually heavy monsoon rains, which started in June and are expected to continue this month.
“Pakistan, at least in the south, is totally inundated. Outside of Karachi, go a little further up in Sindh and you will see an ocean of water, with no break," she tweeted recently. “Where to place the tents, where to find dry ground? How to feed 33 million people plus? How to get them healthcare? Help us.”
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The excellent word zugzwang describes the position in which many “strongmen” find themselves today. I’m thinking of Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and the Trumpublican Party.
Many strongmen, today and in the past, have found themselves in zugzwang. It’s a slow paralysis, which, if prolonged, may show that the strongman wasn’t so strong after all.
Think of the collapse of the old Soviet Union: An immense icy chain of 290 million people in 15 putative countries melted apart faster than anyone could have believed, after a single link in the chain snapped: the Berlin Wall.
The Politburo had to figure out what to do next, and it didn’t have a clue.
Putin finds himself in a similar situation, to a great extent, but not wholly because of Ukraine.
Effective Boss for Life of a country of 144 million — half the size of the old USSR — this Soviet-style strongman actually is so weak that he cannot — will not — allow a crack in his armor to appear anywhere. Look at him: While waging war against a country of 39 million, he’s locking up anyone who dares to call it a war.
It's zugzwang. Putin is a ruthless, vile human being, but he’s not stupid. He knows that a crack anywhere in his dystopia could lead to cracks everywhere — so he cannot allow even the tiniest crack in the system. He’s got to rig elections and political nominations in hamlets in remote Siberia. That’s a strongman on the surface, but underneath it’s a man who’s scared for his life — with reason.
So, Putin made a move. He invaded Ukraine. Turns out it was a stupid move, but that’s the situation in which “strongmen” will always find themselves, eventually. They’d like to keep the pieces arranged just so — forever. But history doesn’t work like that.
Xi Jinping finds himself in a similar situation. Why do you think he is so scared of Taiwan and Hong Kong?
First, because their combined populations of 32 million speak fluent Chinese, and they know what he’s up to.
Second, because their healthy economies can get along very well without Beijing, and Xi knows it.
But mostly it’s zugzwang. Xi can’t afford to let these breathing outposts to the world show the 1.4 billion people he keeps under his thumb that there could be another way to play the game. A single crack, left unattended, could unravel his dictatorship as surely as Berlin shattered the Soviet Union.
This also explains Xi’s genocide in Xinjiang. It’s not just that most of Xinjiang’s 17 million people are Muslim; it’s that they are composed of 47 ethnic groups, including Uyghur, Kazakh, Mongolian, Kirgiz, Uzbek, Tatar, Tajik, Russian and Han. And any one of these, if left “unattended,” could stir up god knows what sorts of trouble for Beijing.
So Xi can’t afford to let them move — lest it force him to make a move. And strongmen want things to stay just as they are.
This brings us to the U.S. Trumpublican Party. Why do you think their entire strategy, under Presidents Obama and Biden, can be characterized by two words: paralysis — stalemate?
It’s because the Trumpublicans think that they’re sitting pretty: Stalemated in the Senate, able to paralyze the House through filibusters. But Trumpublicans have nothing to offer our 332 million citizens but zugzwang: endless stalemate.
Mitch McConnell said as much after we elected our first Black president. McConnell said all his efforts would be bent toward stopping Obama’s programs and preventing his second term. And there’s been little difference under President Biden, though the race-baiting, if you can believe it, has actually increased from Trumpublicans.
But Trumpublicans have nothing to offer us, unless you think abortion should be illegal nationwide — though we respect “states’ rights”; that Social Security and Medicare should be privatized; that labor unions are horrible things, as are environmental laws, public schools and teaching U.S. history, especially about Black people and Mexicans, and how our laws evolved.
No, the Trumpublicans are in zugzwang. Like Putin and Xi, they may think they’re sitting pretty. But what will they do when it’s their move — and they have to make a move?
Trumpublicans have backpedaled on abortion since their packed Supreme Court gave them what they said they wanted.
I don’t think the Republican Party has the ghost of a clue of what it plans to do next, unless it’s to claw its way back to zugzwang: threaten to indict any Democrat who gets elected, unless prosecutors in multiple jurisdictions refuse to indict the guy who ought to be indicted.
Trumpublicans are asking Americans to vote for perpetual check. That’s why they won’t concede to any chink in his flimsy armor. They will not admit to the tiniest flaw. Because once you admit, ‘well, yeah, that was a lie …’ then what?
Out of the Trumpublican Party! Our hero can do no wrong!
No, my friends. That’s fascism.
That’s not how America made its way in the world, and got ahead. And our Mostly American Great Ancestors (MAGA) didn’t need a fleet of lawyers to help them do it.
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KENT COUNTY, De. - Delaware Auditor Kathy McGuiness is scheduled to be back in court on Oct. 19 at 10a.m. in the Kent County Courthouse, according to the Delaware Attorney Generals Office.
McGuiness was convicted of three demeanor counts over the summer. One has been thrown out since. She has denied all wrongdoing.
McGuiness was also defeated by challenger Lydia York in the primary on Sept. 13, York won the primary by getting 71.02% of the vote. | https://www.wboc.com/news/delaware-auditor-mcguiness-sentencing-set-for-october-19th/article_f90d0006-35d3-11ed-b7c4-9fae893ea669.html | 2022-09-16T17:13:19Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/delaware-auditor-mcguiness-sentencing-set-for-october-19th/article_f90d0006-35d3-11ed-b7c4-9fae893ea669.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
HARRINGTON, De. - A Delaware man has died after an accident this morning in the Harrington area. According to Delaware State Police, around 6:12 on Friday morning, a 64-year-old man from Delaware was driving his Ford pickup truck on Prospect Church Road and passed the Hammondtown Road intersection. That's when police say the truck drifted off the road hitting a house and then hitting both a wooden clothesline post and a tree. Police say they are unsure why the car drifted off the road.
DSP investigators say the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Police also do not believe drugs or alcohol played any part in the accident. The identity of the Delaware man is being withheld pending the notification to his next of kin.
Investigators say the road has since reopened but are asking anyone who may have witnessed this accident to call Cpl/3 J. Lane by calling 302-698-8457. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3. | https://www.wboc.com/news/delaware-man-dies-in-accident-in-harrington/article_d20f4252-35dd-11ed-9ddb-a34ed1756953.html | 2022-09-16T17:13:25Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/delaware-man-dies-in-accident-in-harrington/article_d20f4252-35dd-11ed-9ddb-a34ed1756953.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BALTIMORE (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday set a March trial date for Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who is charged with perjury and mortgage fraud.
Media outlets report that U.S. District Court Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby, a day after postponing Mosby's trial for a second time, ordered a March 27 trial date.
The Baltimore Sun reports that the postponement came after the defense failed to disclose the details of its expert witness testimony by the judge’s July 1 deadline. Mosby’s defense sent its last disclosure, at Griggsby’s direction, to prosecutors late Friday night - 10 days before the trial was supposed to begin.
Prosecutor Leo Wise said Thursday that final disclosure was still insufficient, and is asking Griggsby to order the defense to fully comply with the rules of evidence.
In January, a grand jury indicted Mosby on two counts each of perjury and making a false statement on a loan application in purchasing a home in Kissimmee, Florida, near Disney World and a condominium in Long Boat Key, Florida. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The two-term Democrat, who lost her primary bid for re-election in July, is accused of lying in 2020 to withdraw about $81,000 from her retirement savings by saying she suffered financially from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mosby’s attorneys say COVID-19 had an impact both on financial markets and Mosby’s personal travel and consulting businesses. | https://www.wboc.com/news/judge-sets-march-2023-trial-for-baltimores-states-attorney/article_95e9263a-35ce-11ed-988f-2bc74f5ff61a.html | 2022-09-16T17:13:31Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/judge-sets-march-2023-trial-for-baltimores-states-attorney/article_95e9263a-35ce-11ed-988f-2bc74f5ff61a.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
OLYMPIA, Wash.-
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has awarded $16 million in grants to help small farms and food businesses recover from the ongoing economic impacts of the COVID pandemic.
Farmers, ranchers, food processors and distributors, and other food-related organizations that process or sell food from Washington to Washington consumers, were eligible for the grants.
The goal of the Local Food Infrastructure Grants is to improve the strength and resiliency of Washington's food system.
According to a WSDA press release, the grants awarded ranged from $10,000 to $750,000.
The funds will be used to improve post-harvest infrastructure, market access, supply chain coordination, and operating costs.
"Recovery and support of small businesses engaged in the local food supply system is essential to enhancing resiliency and assuring that adequate food supplies are available to protect public health," said Derek Sandison, Director, Washington State Department of Agriculture. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/16-million-awarded-to-strengthen-wa-food-system-infrastructure/article_6e883e8a-35c6-11ed-9a69-8fd45fb6f3f6.html | 2022-09-16T17:15:05Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/16-million-awarded-to-strengthen-wa-food-system-infrastructure/article_6e883e8a-35c6-11ed-9a69-8fd45fb6f3f6.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
TOPPENISH, WA - A Toppenish School District school administrator filed a complaint with the Yakima County Clerk's office and is now suing the Toppenish school district and John Cerna Sr. for allegedly violating multiple state laws.
I had a person who would like to remain anonymous send me the recent court-filed complaint.
The complaint states Brend Mallonee, a school administrator is suing the Toppenish School District and the District's Superintendent, John Cena Sr. for damages, declaratory judgment, and writ of mandamus.
The complaint claims that Cerna supposedly knew about the illegal allegations against both Johnny and Bertha Cerna, as well as retaliation against her position in the school district.
So what does that mean and why is this happening?
Well, you may remember, the son and daughter-in-law of John Cerna Sr., Johnny and Bertha Cerna the former Toppenish Vice Principal and secondary English Teacher at Toppenish High School, had allegations made against them of selling drugs and alcohol to minors as well as having sexual relationships with minors.
Bertha Cerna currently has a warrant out for her arrest as a wanted suspect for sexual misconduct with a minor and two counts of providing alcohol to a minor.
Now, the complaint filed states Mallonee had smelt alcohol on Johnny Cerna Jr. multiple times while on campus around students, at some firearm trainings, and at other events where he seemed "under the influence."
She had told John Cerna Sr. about these instances and he said he would take care of it but never did.
When the allegations came forward about Johnny and Bertha, the school district hired a third-party private investigator. Mallonee said she spoke to Sarah Wixon, the investigator about her experiences with Johnny Cerna Jr. and the allegations she had heard about.
According to the complaint, John Cerna Sr. previously ranked Mallonee in her evaluations at the end of the school year as "excellent" and "a team player" in the school years between 2017 to 2020, but last school year gave her an "unsatisfactory" ranking writing in the commentary...
"When I empower people I trust, I expect them to be loyal and get their job done... I recommend for the future that Brenda learns to stay in her lane."
After Mallonee spoke to the investigator she said John Cerna Sr. transferred her from her position in the School District as Curriculum Director to Principal of CATS High School. The complaint said the district provided no written explanation or reason as to why it transferred her, which violates Washington state laws RCW 28A.405.230 and RCW 28A.405.300.
According to those laws, it is required for the school district to provide a written reason for a transfer.
This transfer and switching positions caused her to lose over $72,000 in pay, benefits, and retirement
According to the complaint the school district also violated its own whistleblower policy 5271 and the Washington whistleblower protection provisions.
Mallonee is claiming the school district's and John Cerna Sr.'s conduct was malicious, oppressive, and had a reckless disregard for her rights.
If these claims are found true, John Cerna Sr. and the Toppenish School District would be liable to Mallonee for backpay, special damages, and emotional distress for john Cerna Sr.'s actions. The district would also be liable for the fees and costs of her attorneys. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/a-toppenish-school-district-administrator-is-suing-the-district-and-superintendent-for-state-law-violations/article_a1373b88-35c6-11ed-bfbb-97129fed8e9a.html | 2022-09-16T17:15:11Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/a-toppenish-school-district-administrator-is-suing-the-district-and-superintendent-for-state-law-violations/article_a1373b88-35c6-11ed-bfbb-97129fed8e9a.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BOARDMAN, Ore.-
The last coal fired power plant in Oregon and a part of the Boardman skyline for decades was demolished on Thursday, September, 15.
The plant, run by Portland General Electric (PGE), opened forty years ago, and became a memorable landmark over the years.
It went offline in 2020 as Oregon shifted to cleaner fuel sources.
According to PGE a natural gas plant will open nearby. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/boardman-coal-plant-demolished/article_7965e702-35d1-11ed-87a8-2f363fd32a0c.html | 2022-09-16T17:15:17Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/boardman-coal-plant-demolished/article_7965e702-35d1-11ed-87a8-2f363fd32a0c.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
YAKIMA, Wash.-
On September, 9, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Yakima, the Burea of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and the Yakima Police Department served two federal search warrants.
According to a Yakima Police Department news release the warrants were related to an ongoing investigation into a cartel.
At one of the search locations a large weapons cache consisting of 27 rifles, 2 shotguns, and 9 handguns were seized.
Money, methamphetamine, and fentanyl were seized in the second search.
"Large weapons caches and fentanyl are a dangerous combo which continues to fuel the violence and crime increases in our communities," said Robert Hammer, Special Agent in Charge.
"One cannot look at the results of this search warrant and fail to recognize the scope and gravity of the seizure. I have no doubt that Yakima is a whole lot safer and that these collaborative investigations are instrumental in reducing violent crime," said Yakima Police Chief Murray. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/ypd-homeland-security-seize-weapons-cache/article_6e68ef02-35bd-11ed-92b8-f756a9ed48e3.html | 2022-09-16T17:15:23Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/ypd-homeland-security-seize-weapons-cache/article_6e68ef02-35bd-11ed-92b8-f756a9ed48e3.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In the Rio Grande Valley, having cafecito and pan (coffee and sweet bread) every morning is a staple in Hispanic culture.
South Texas is home to countless panaderias or bakeries, and De Ayala Bakery in Brownsville has had a close relationship with the community for over 20 years.
“There’s pretty much fresh bread all throughout the day, so anytime you come in, you will find fresh bread,” said owner Ricardo Ayala.
De Ayala Bakery has always been known for doing things the hard way when it comes to baking fresh pan dulce. The bakery opened back in 1999. Ayala said baking, which runs in his family, is a special skill to have.
“My dad had started his business back in 1988-89, so I started in 1999. So it’s been in the family business for quite a while,” Ayala said.
Every morning, Ayala, along with his employees, comes in early, working up to 12 hours to make everything by hand.
“It takes quite a while to mix the dough, prepare the dough and then bake it,” Ayala said. “Then you still have to sugar it or if you have to ice it, so there are hours before you have the end product.”
Once the end product is made, De Ayala Bakery takes pride in doing it the old-fashioned way.
“It’s a custom from Mexico. I mean, you have sweet bread in the morning with coffee and la merienda for the evening,” Ayala said. “It’s just Mexican culture that is very popular here since we are so close to the border.”
But besides taking pride in baking, it is the relationship with customers that has kept the business alive.
“They get to tell you a lot of their stories. You hear them out and you try to support everything they do. They support us as well,” Ayala said. | https://www.wpri.com/hidden-history/hispanic-heritage-month/border-town-bakery-brings-community-together/ | 2022-09-16T17:15:48Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/hidden-history/hispanic-heritage-month/border-town-bakery-brings-community-together/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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UK government halts line to see queen as "Queue" hits five miles
The line to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state in Westminster Hall reached five miles on Friday — leading the British government to turn away visitors for around six hours.
Driving the news: The estimated wait time for people at the back of the line, known as the Queue, was about 14 hours as of Friday morning, per the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
- "Southwark Park has reached capacity. Entry will be paused for at least 6 hours. We are sorry for any inconvenience," the department wrote on Twitter at around 10 a.m. local time.
- The line reopened at around 5 p.m. London time and the estimated wait time jumped to 24 hours.
- "The queue may be paused again if it reaches capacity," the department tweeted, noting that "overnight temperatures will be cold."
- Temporary bathrooms and drinking stations were set up along the route, the New York Times reported.
What they're saying: English soccer star David Beckham told Sky News that he waited in line for 13 hours to pay his respects.
- "So this day was always going to be difficult, and it's difficult for the nation, it's difficult for everyone around the world, because I think everyone is feeling it, and our thoughts are with the family and obviously with everybody here today," he said.
- The queen's coffin was put on display on Wednesday evening, per the Times.
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Cedric Richmond, a former Biden White House official, definitively said this week that President Biden will run again in 2024 amid questions about his political longevity.
“He’s running and we’re building an infrastructure for him to run and win,” Richmond told NBC. “Right now, it’s all an early investment in 2024 while we’re helping 2022.”
Richmond, also a former congressman from Louisiana, was the director of the White House Office of Public Engagement in the Biden administration until he left in May. He is now a senior adviser for the Democratic National Committee.
Richmond’s remarks come amid skepticism over whether the president will run again, especially as he’s been unable to escape questions about his age. Biden, already the oldest-ever sitting commander in chief, turns 80 this year, but the White House has insisted that he intends to run for reelection.
Biden spoke about 2024 in July, saying he wouldn’t be disappointed if there was a rematch between him and former President Trump.
The president also had been plagued by poor approval ratings but has recently seen a sizable boost. He hit a 45 percent approval number in an Associated Press-NORC poll this week, a spike of 9 percentage points from July.
August was a big month for the president in terms of legislative wins — and the improvement in gas prices the U.S. has seen in the last several weeks.
Despite recent success, some polling still indicates that most Americans don’t want him to run for another term.
Two-thirds of voters in a recent poll said that he shouldn’t run, with nearly half citing their belief that he’s a bad president as the reason why. Another 30 percent said it’s simply because Biden, who would be 82 by the time he takes the oath of office again, is too old for the job.
That same poll found that 57 percent of voters think Trump shouldn’t run for another presidential term, despite the former president’s hints recently that he plans to do so. | https://www.wpri.com/hill-politics/cedric-richmond-on-biden-2024-hes-running/ | 2022-09-16T17:16:00Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/hill-politics/cedric-richmond-on-biden-2024-hes-running/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
(The Hill) — Former President Donald Trump suggested to his aides while he was president that the United States could trade Puerto Rico to Denmark for Greenland, according to a new book from two reporters.
The New York Times journalist Peter Baker and The New Yorker magazine journalist Susan Glasser revealed in their book, “The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021,” that Trump’s plan to buy Greenland came from Ronald Lauder, a New York cosmetics heir who had known Trump since college.
Baker wrote in an article Wednesday that Lauder discussed the idea of purchasing Greenland with Trump from the early days of his presidency, and Lauder offered to serve as a back channel to negotiate with Denmark, which owns Greenland.
Reports in 2019 revealed Trump’s interest in purchasing Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, and that some of his advisers supported it while others dismissed it as a fascination.
John Bolton, who was serving as national security adviser at the time, directed his aide Fiona Hill to form a team to consider ideas to acquire Greenland, Baker reported. Bolton believed increasing U.S. presence in Greenland made sense to oppose Chinese influence in the Arctic region, but buying it outright was not feasible.
Trump continued to press for acquiring the island, the world’s largest, suggesting that the U.S. take federal money away from Puerto Rico to buy Greenland or trade the two islands.
Trump said in an interview for the book that the idea to buy Greenland was his own idea.
“I love maps. And I always said: ‘Look at the size of this. It’s massive. That should be part of the United States,” Trump reportedly said.
Denmark’s prime minister rejected the idea of selling Greenland to the U.S., calling it “absurd.”
The Trump administration faced strong criticism for its response after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in 2017, with local officials slamming the White House at the time for being slow to respond.
A former Department of Homeland Security official said in 2020 that Trump called Puerto Rico “dirty” and asked to trade it for Greenland after officials visited the island following the hurricane.
Trump did not immediately return a request from The Hill for comment. | https://www.wpri.com/news/national/book-trump-wanted-to-trade-puerto-rico-for-greenland/ | 2022-09-16T17:16:13Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/news/national/book-trump-wanted-to-trade-puerto-rico-for-greenland/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Prosecutors charged the owner of Valley Processing Inc. and her company with fraud and violations of food safety laws.
In the 53-page indictment filed in U.S. District Court, federal prosecutors allege that Mary Ann Bliesner, 80, of Sunnyside and her company knowingly sold fruit juice that was contaminated to the national school lunch program and other clients.
She and her now-defunct company are specifically charged with single counts of conspiracy to sell adulterated food, conspiring to defraud the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, conspiracy to commit mail fraud and two counts each of mail fraud, introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce, failing to register a food facility and making false statements.
The allegations are similar to those raised in a civil suit filed against Bliesner and her company. That suit was settled in January 2021 with a consent decree banning Bliesner from producing fruit juices unless she and her company can demonstrate that it is not contaminated.
Bliesner, in a statement issued at that time, said the company had been sold and she left the juice industry permanently.
A message left with the attorneys who had represented her in the previous suit did not respond to messages by press time.
Federal officials alleged that the company stored thousands of drums of grape juice concentrate and other related products in the open, with some drums sitting there for years.
Along with rotting and fermenting under those conditions, the juices were also contaminated with inorganic arsenic, which can be found in groundwater and soil, and patulin, which is formed by mold growing on fruit, the affidavit said.
The arsenic and patulin cannot be destroyed in pasteurization, but patulin can be eliminated if the juice is turned into alcohol or vinegar.
Other contaminants included rodent, cat and dog hair, dead insects, bird and rodent droppings, and bits of bird feathers, the indictment said.
The arsenic and patulin cannot be destroyed in pasteurization, but patulin can be eliminated if the juice is turned into alcohol or vinegar, according to court documents.
Valley Processing mixed the outdated, contaminated juice with fresh juice and then sold it as new product, the indictment said.
Bliesner, the indictment said, lied to investigators when she said she didn’t know about the efforts to blend contaminated juice with new juice.
If convicted, Bliesner faces up to 20 years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, while the company would face $500,000 in fines.
Prosser-based Milne Fruit purchased Valley Processing’s land, buildings and equipment in September 2020, Milne Fruit President Michael Sorenson said in an earlier interview. The sale specifically excluded any food products in inventory, raw materials and partially processed fruit juices, Sorenson said. | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/owner-of-defunct-sunnyside-fruit-juice-maker-charged-with-fraud-conspiracy/article_8a164a2e-354f-11ed-9b57-d38f92d14902.html | 2022-09-16T17:17:46Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/owner-of-defunct-sunnyside-fruit-juice-maker-charged-with-fraud-conspiracy/article_8a164a2e-354f-11ed-9b57-d38f92d14902.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Cedric Richmond, a former Biden White House official, definitively said this week that President Biden will run again in 2024 amid questions about his political longevity.
“He’s running and we’re building an infrastructure for him to run and win,” Richmond told NBC. “Right now, it’s all an early investment in 2024 while we’re helping 2022.”
Richmond, also a former congressman from Louisiana, was the director of the White House Office of Public Engagement in the Biden administration until he left in May. He is now a senior adviser for the Democratic National Committee.
Richmond’s remarks come amid skepticism over whether the president will run again, especially as he’s been unable to escape questions about his age. Biden, already the oldest-ever sitting commander in chief, turns 80 this year, but the White House has insisted that he intends to run for reelection.
Biden spoke about 2024 in July, saying he wouldn’t be disappointed if there was a rematch between him and former President Trump.
The president also had been plagued by poor approval ratings but has recently seen a sizable boost. He hit a 45 percent approval number in an Associated Press-NORC poll this week, a spike of 9 percentage points from July.
August was a big month for the president in terms of legislative wins — and the improvement in gas prices the U.S. has seen in the last several weeks.
Despite recent success, some polling still indicates that most Americans don’t want him to run for another term.
Two-thirds of voters in a recent poll said that he shouldn’t run, with nearly half citing their belief that he’s a bad president as the reason why. Another 30 percent said it’s simply because Biden, who would be 82 by the time he takes the oath of office again, is too old for the job.
That same poll found that 57 percent of voters think Trump shouldn’t run for another presidential term, despite the former president’s hints recently that he plans to do so. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/hill-politics/cedric-richmond-on-biden-2024-hes-running/ | 2022-09-16T17:21:42Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/hill-politics/cedric-richmond-on-biden-2024-hes-running/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan are searching for volunteers who want to make a positive impact as a Big Brother or Big Sister.
Hundreds of young people in West Michigan need a mentor. Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs an adult (Big) with a child/young adult between the ages of 6-18 (Little) to spend time together. This creates a one-to-one mentoring relationship that ignites the power and promise of youth, allowing Littles to achieve their full potential.
Bigs and Littles meet in person for two hours twice a month for a minimum of one year.
To learn more or sign up to be a volunteer, visit ThinkBigToday.org. | https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-southwest-michigan-looking-for-big-volunteers | 2022-09-16T17:22:14Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-southwest-michigan-looking-for-big-volunteers | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
How Much Long Island City Can I Afford If the Monthly Property tax Is X and my After 5.0% Income Tax is\nThe costing factor will determine afford ability more easily on homes then Condo' and you cannot determine monthlies using this figure with 80-year and FHA Mortgat rates that' have changed every three hours. But It is interesting enough if someone has no after expenses, such As car costs\n.It may still determine what KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Two leaders with the Kalamazoo Township Fire Department have been fired.
Fire Chief David Obreiter and Battalion Chief Matt Mulac were let go on Wednesday, Sept. 14, according to Township Manager Dexter Mitchell.
The reasons for their termination were not disclosed.
We’re told Assistant Fire Chief Mike Wiedemann will serve as acting fire chief in the meantime. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo-bc/kalamazoo/kalamazoo-twp-fire-chief-battalion-chief-fired | 2022-09-16T17:22:32Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo-bc/kalamazoo/kalamazoo-twp-fire-chief-battalion-chief-fired | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MONTEREY TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A man who was shot and killed by an Allegan County deputy in June had cocaine and marijuana in his system the night of the deadly shooting, according to an investigative report by Michigan State Police.
The report, obtained by FOX 17 through a Freedom of Information Request, shows witnesses reported unusual behavior from 22-year-old Joseph Nagle while he was working as a driver for FedEx on the day of the shooting.
Witnesses at Wilderness Expressions said Nagle was at the store the day of the shooting delivering packages. According to the MSP report, employees told Nagle that deliveries go to the back of the store. Witnesses say Nagle said he would bring them to the back of the store only if the three women present “showed him their titties.”
A 73-year-old customer of the nearby Hallmark store reported a similar conversation with Nagle when he delivered a package to her home.
When police went to Nagle’s mother’s house to inform her of the deadly shooting, the report says she mentioned she believed his recent behavior may have been influenced by drugs.
On June 17, police say they got a call from someone who had known the Nagles for more than 15 years. According to the report, the caller said Nagle had “been on a downward spiral since his dad died a couple of years ago.” The caller also told officials Nagle had been using cocaine and meth and had been selling cocaine as well.
Officials also spoke with a former member of Nagle’s high school wrestling team who said he saw Nagle the night before the shooting. During that interview, the man told police Nagle had been acting strange. According to the MSP report, the man reported Nagle kept offering him and a friend cocaine and became upset when they continued to decline. He also stated Nagle was saying “all sorts of non-sensical statements about Kayne West and ‘being in purgatory.’”
Toxicology reports show Nagle tested positive for cocaine, Delta-9 carboxy THC, Delta-9 THC and cannabinoids.
The 22-year-old was pulled over around 10 p.m. on June 16 for suspicion of impaired driving.
According to MSP, when Nagle was told he was under arrest he “immediately began fighting the deputy.”
State police say during the fight, the deputy fired a single gunshot that hit Nagle in the chest.
Michigan State Police confirmed to FOX 17 that there are no witnesses to the shooting aside from the officer.
There is no video of the incident either. Allegan County does not equip deputies with dash cameras or body cameras because they’re in the process of rolling them out after just getting the funding for cameras approved in January of this year.
MSP says there is no evidence that Nagle was armed and no evidence that the deputy used their taser.
Statements from first responders in the report detail the officer’s behavior immediately following the shooting.
Sgt. Scott Johanson with the Gun Lake Tribal Police reported during an interview that the deputy said, “I just kept letting him hit me” shortly after the deadly shooting. Sgt. Johanson reported seeing a number of abrasions and cuts on the deputy.
A firefighter at the scene stated, “I noticed bloody nose, bloody hands from Deputy doing CPR on the patient, and general emotional shock. David Peterman took vitals. While I was inspecting the Deputy, it was noticed he had a gouge behind left ear, scratches on neck, cuts on both hands, swelling of the face, and bloody nose. The officer kept stating he had to stand up because of his leg feeling like it was falling asleep, which he did and I noticed trembling. I asked the Deputy if he wanted to sit back down and he advised no because he had to stand. I observed the Deputy keep shaking his feet while standing to help relieve, which is assumed, the tingling sensation of his legs falling asleep.”
Another first responder said, “When I walked up to officer he was very shaking and upset. I asked what hurt and he said his face and nose. Officer was hit multiple times in the face by victim according to officer. Officer has some swelling and cuts on his face, also had bloody nose, red marks on neck and cut behind his ear and hands. Officer’s hands were bloody from providing CPR to patient/victim. Officer was shaking his head and tears in his eyes. I made contact with officer about 5-10 minutes after on scene.”
Nagle’s family says he was studying to be a police officer at Grand Rapids Community College. He ultimately decided not to go into law enforcement, his family says, because he didn't like guns.
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A Guide to Sending your M.LSSC to Canada ← go to Main Navigation Menu Go to Sub Menu - About MLS - Filling out Regression - Homework S...About Us!Contact SENDing for further directions ...Home of Myles Shiner System.This Guide does *necicely* contain specific steps\nthat will allow you or me or the student\nof MMS to SEND your \"Magnet\" to anywhere int\nhe whole d BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — A Benton Harbor man is in custody following a series of drug busts late last month.
Michigan State Police (MSP) says its Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) conducted a pair of search warrants in Benton Harbor on Aug. 30, confiscating 5.5 ounces of fentanyl, 7 ounces of crystal meth, 2.5 ounces of cocaine and an ounce of crack.
We’re told signs of drug trafficking were also discovered.
Authorities issued an arrest warrant against 51-year-old Willie Lark after a second search warrant was executed at a different address, according to MSP.
Troopers say investigators located Lark in Coloma Township on Thursday, Sept. 15 and placed him in custody, recovering more illegal drugs in his possession.
MSP says Lark was taken to Berrien County Jail pending charges for possession with intent to deliver the aforementioned substances.
Those with information related to drug trafficking involving Lark are encouraged to connect with detectives at 269-982-8664. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/msp-arrests-benton-harbor-man-following-drug-busts | 2022-09-16T17:22:44Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/msp-arrests-benton-harbor-man-following-drug-busts | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
« The Loss is Particular to this Economic Modeling that is Part…\nAn Interrail ticket, as it were. All your expenses at… »\nHowever You Would Previous Lay Down the Costs NASA said this week it found more organic material on mars than ever before. The Perseverance rover discovered signs of ancient microbial life on the red planet in rock samples it collected. The rover is exploring the Jezero crater.
The crater was created 3.5 billion years ago near the convergency of a river and lake.
“The delta, with its diverse sedimentary rocks, contrasts beautifully with the igneous rocks – formed from crystallization of magma – discovered on the crater floor,” said Perseverance project scientist Ken Farley of Caltech in Pasadena, California. “This juxtaposition provides us with a rich understanding of the geologic history after the crater formed and a diverse sample suite. For example, we found a sandstone that carries grains and rock fragments created far from Jezero Crater – and a mudstone that includes intriguing organic compounds.”
The area was believed to contain vasts amount of water.
Organic molecules consist of compounds made primarily of carbon and usually include hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
“We picked the Jezero Crater for Perseverance to explore because we thought it had the best chance of providing scientifically excellent samples – and now we know we sent the rover to the right location,” said Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA’s associate administrator for science in Washington. “These first two science campaigns have yielded an amazing diversity of samples to bring back to Earth by the Mars Sample Return campaign.”
NASA plans to send a spacecraft to mars in 2033 to return samples to earth. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/science-tech/mars-rover-finds-more-organic-material-than-ever-before-on-red-planet | 2022-09-16T17:23:20Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/science-tech/mars-rover-finds-more-organic-material-than-ever-before-on-red-planet | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SUFFOLK, Va. (Sept. 14, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea answers questions during an all-hands call at Naval Information Forces Command, Sept. 14, 2022. Honea conducted his first fleet visit to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anna Van Nuys)
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SUFFOLK, Va. (Sept. 14, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea speaks with Sailors during an all-hands call at Naval Information Forces Command, Sept. 14, 2022. Honea conducted his first fleet visit to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anna Van Nuys)
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Oak Forest residents help police nab suspected car thief
OAK FOREST, Ill. - Police in Oak Forest were able to apprehend a suspected car thief this week with the assistance of some sharp-eyed residents.
Officers responded to calls of a possible car burglar Wednesday in the south suburb, according to Oak Forest police.
Residents told responding officers the suspect was last seen near the 15400 block of Oak Park Avenue. When officers attempted to take the man into custody, he pulled away from them and fled on foot, police said.
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Another resident who spotted the fleeing man told officers he was hiding in some tall weeds in the 15500 block of Oak Park Avenue, police said.
Romel Matthews (Oak Forest police)
Romel Matthews, of Dolton, was taken into custody a short time later, according to police.
"We are extremely grateful to the residents who assisted us in locating the suspect," said Police Chief Jason Reid. "We also commend our officers for an outstanding job in taking the suspect into custody and preventing more residents from becoming victims."
The 26-year-old was charged with two counts of resisting arrest and one count of burglary, police said. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/oak-forest-residents-help-police-nab-suspected-car-thief | 2022-09-16T17:24:27Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/oak-forest-residents-help-police-nab-suspected-car-thief | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Thousands sprawled across Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises Inc. this past Labor Day weekend in Culpeper for the area’s first professional rodeo put on by Pittsylvania County-based company True Grit Rodeo.
The event drew an estimated 6,500 spectators to the grounds.
Dylan Smith from Ararat, Virginia won the first place $5,000 prize and Tyler Manor from Indiana got second. | https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper-s-first-professional-rodeo-a-success/article_3faabb34-35cf-11ed-aaa9-a323923f5f03.html | 2022-09-16T17:24:27Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper-s-first-professional-rodeo-a-success/article_3faabb34-35cf-11ed-aaa9-a323923f5f03.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Redfin predicts sharpest turn in housing market since 2008 crash
If you're looking to buy a home soon, you're in luck. After two years of record high sales, data shows the housing market is starting to cool down, but there is a catch.
For the first time since March 2021, the average home is selling for less than its list price, but high mortgage rates are still impacting what people can afford.
Mortgage rates are the highest they've been in 14 years, reaching nearly 6%, according to the real estate company Redfin.
"This is the sharpest turn in the housing market since the housing market crash in 2008," said Daryl Fairweather, Redfin's Chief Economist.
MORTGAGE RATES REACH HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE 2008
While sale prices are still higher than 2021, inflation and high interest rates are cooling the market. (Source: RedFin / Fox News)
While home prices are still higher than a year ago, with the average home now selling for just under $370,000, inflation and high interest rates are slowing down the market.
"We haven't seen interest rates this high since 2008, 2007, so it is a big change from the housing market we've all gotten used to," Fairweather said.
With these higher interest rates, mortgages are up about 40% from a year ago.
"Buyers just don't have the 40% extra money to put towards housing every month," Fairweather said. "A lot of homebuyers had to drop out and go to the rental market instead or choose not to buy that second home or investment property."
Redfin said larger cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles are seeing the greatest impacts from this.
"When you're talking about a $1.5 million home, that's an extra thousand dollars a month towards a mortgage payment."
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Despite higher mortgage rates, real estate experts say now is still a good time to buy. (Fox News / Fox News)
In New Orleans, the president of the Metropolitan Association of Relators David Favret said there's more homes on the market in his area than in the last two years.
"I think both buyers and sellers are in a good position right now," Favret said. "Sellers are still seeing a premium, although prices have softened slightly, but there are many buyers who are still there, particularly those who may have sat on the sideline when the market was tighter."
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While the seller's market might be as competitive as it was earlier this year, Favret said now is still a good time to sell.
"If your property is priced well, you will be very successful," Favret said.
Redfin also said now is still a good time to buy if you qualify for a mortgage because you can always refinance when mortgage rates go back down.
"If you find a house that meets all your needs and you're going to stay in it for at least 5 years, it's still a great time to buy," Fairweather said.
When asked if we could enter another housing financial crisis, Redfin said it's unlikely.
"People who own homes right now are in a good financial position generally," Fairweather said. "The criteria for getting a mortgage is really high. It's not like during the housing market crash when people were getting mortgages they had no business getting."
Fairweather said if we do enter another recession, homebuyers need to consider if they'll still be able to afford their home if they unexpectedly lose their job. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/redfin-predicts-sharpest-turn-housing-market-since-2008-crash | 2022-09-16T17:24:33Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/redfin-predicts-sharpest-turn-housing-market-since-2008-crash | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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