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SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Para leer el artículo en Español: 'Clínica dental móvil gratuita llegará a Spokane durante el mes de la Herencia Hispana.'
Latinos en Spokane is providing the Latino/Hispanic community with a three-day, free mobile dental service during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Latinos en Spokane and Arcora Foundation are partnering to bring the SmileMobile back to Spokane, from Tuesday, Sept. 20 through Friday, Sept. 23.
'Clínica dental móvil gratuita llegará a Spokane durante el mes de la Herencia Hispana.'
The SmileMobile is a three-chair modern dental office on wheels that brings oral health services to babies, children, youth, pregnant and postpartum people and adults who have limited options to access dental care. It aims to reduce disparities, improve health and connect families to health care.
Appointments for the SmileMobile clinic are available starting Sept. 20 through Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Latinos en Spokane office located at 1502 N. Monroe St. in Spokane.
People can schedule an appointment by calling the Latinos en Spokane office at (509) 558-9359, during office hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Insurance is not required.
List of free services and resources during the health fair:
CHAS Health at Latinos en Spokane
Medical and insurance consultations will be available on Monday, Sept. 19 from 3-5 p.m. at Latinos en Spokane's office, located at 1502 N. Monroe St. in Spokane.
SMILE Mobile at Latinos en Spokane
Free dental examination, fluoride varnish, Sealants, simple extractions, temporary filing, X-rays, and oral health education will take place from Tuesday, Sept. 20 to Friday, Sept. 30. The consultation will be taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Latinos en Spokane's office. For appointments call at 509 558 9359.
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) Unity Health Fair in Spokane
Join to learn more about Elder Health Program, Activa tu Salud and to talk to members of Latinos in Spokane at the YVFWC clinic located at 4001 N. Cook St. in Spokane from 2-6 p.m.
CHAS Health at El Mercadito
Free medical consultations, vaccines, and insurance consultations will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the AM Cannon Park located at 1901-1999 W Spofford Ave. in Spokane.
The SmileMobile has traveled across the state and provided services to more than 46,000 patients since July 1995. Click here to learn more about SmileMobile clinic.
Latinos en Spokane supports citizen participation, integration, community development, and empowerment of the Latino population in Spokane.
The SmileMobile program is a partnership between Arcora Foundation and Seattle Children’s Hospital and supported by the Foundation’s funder, Delta Dental of Washington.
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MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XL Construction just celebrated its 30th anniversary as a leading general contractor in Northern California with a 'Vision Launch' event where the company unveiled its long-term plan for enhancing employees' professional development.
The day-long celebration on September 16 was attended by 350 employees and held aboard the USS Hornet – Sea, Air and Space Museum in Alameda. The event consisted of special presentations and panel discussions focused on empowering employees to leverage the company's rich history and milestones and gain inspiration for the company's – and their own – bright future. Author and former naval commander Mike Abrashoff delivered a keynote address on developing people and shared personal experiences highlighted in his book, "It's Your Ship."
"We view our 30th anniversary as an opportunity to review what we've learned as a company and rededicate ourselves to moving our organization forward for the next 30 years," said XL's CEO Richard Walker. "XL Construction's key differentiator has always been our people and they were the focus of our Vision Launch event."
COVID-19 Notwithstanding, an Event Five Years in the Making
XL Construction's current vision was conceived during the company's 25th anniversary. At the time, company management decided it needed more than a philosophical guidepost, but a strategic business tool that would help the company gain traction and guide it in long-term planning and day-to-day decisions.
"Five years ago, after almost a year of pondering those questions and gathering input from throughout the organization and our most trusted clients and partners, we gained real clarity about becoming an enduring company that makes a difference," said Walker. "We wanted to build upon our success and reputation for being an exceptional partner in delivering challenging projects that support our purpose to improve the lives of our clients and community, while also expanding opportunities for our people."
Laying the Groundwork for the Future
A key move in preparing for the 30th anniversary initiative was the establishment of XL Construction's Organizational Development Group in November 2021. Headed by company veteran and Senior Vice President Alan Laurlund, the group is charged with fostering a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) roadmap that better reflects the communities in which the company operates, as well as developing an integrated talent management approach to help employees reach their full career potential.
Walker believes that companies in the construction industry too often fall into the trap of over-emphasizing employees' technical skills at the expense of developing critical management and leadership skills. His philosophy is to invest in training individuals to function optimally in their next role, which will further elevate the success of its employees and projects.
Recent Milestones
At the beginning of 2022, in a planned executive transition, co-founder and long-term CEO Eric Raff stepped down and became executive chairman while Walker, formerly president, was elevated to CEO.
The company also opened the doors of a new office in Oakland. Though its opening was delayed due to COVID-19, the new facility serves as a hub in the East Bay, which in addition to its offices in Milpitas and Sacramento, provide a local presence in a key market for the company.
Over the last 10 years, the company has also been recognized with more than 70 industry project and Best Places to Work awards, as well as honored as the ENR Contractor of the Year in 2020.
About XL Construction
XL Construction is a leading general contractor whose mission is to "build to improve lives." XL partners with today's leaders in life sciences, advanced technology, corporate office, civic, healthcare and education to create places that make its communities better. The company's focus and passion for team success has earned it a network of great partners and a reputation for putting people first. XL Construction is consistently ranked among the top general contractors in Northern California. Since 2011, XL has been recognized with 70+ industry awards and honors, including ENR California's 2020 Contractor of the Year and the SF Business Times' #1 Best Place to Work in the Bay Area.
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DEMOCRATIZING HEARING AID AVAILABILITY OPENS OPPORTUNITIES TO EDUCATE PATIENTS TO THE IMPORTANCE OF EAR HEALTH IN HEARING LOSS
REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bebird, the current leader in visual ear cleaning device sales, is pleased to announce the historic deregulation of the hearing aid industry. This month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled that starting October 22nd, 2022, consumers can circumvent expensive and time-consuming medical consultation and purchase hearing aids directly over the counter.
Providing access to safe and affordable ear care is a prospect with far reaching ramifications for the millions who suffer with hearing in the U.S. However, many consumers are unaware of an important aspect to acquiring a new hearing aid: cerumen - IE earwax. According to Scientific American, excessive earwax sends about 12 million people to see health workers every year.
Without the advice of a medical professional, it is crucial to understand the effects of excess cerumen before making the decision to purchase hearing aids at the local pharmacy. Although typically harmless, earwax can build up in excess and cause a host of problems both for the ear canal as well as the delicate components within hearing aid devices.
Additionally, earwax buildup is often made worse by long term use of anything in the ear canal. Hearing aids can intensify these painful blockages and, with time, fail completely due to excess oils and particles entering sensitive parts of the device. Because of this, most ENT doctors will recommend routine earwax removals when prescribing hearing aids. In some cases, ear wax extraction alone is sufficient to alleviate hearing loss symptoms.
"Prior to fitting you with a hearing aid, your ENT will ensure that your ear canal is clean and unobstructed by excess earwax. They'll typically also request routine check-ups to remove buildup on a regular basis and prevent damage to your ear canal or hearing aid device." said Celeste Munoz, Product Manager, BeBird. "Our visual ear cleaner can eliminate the need for constant visits and put your health back into your hands."
Whether cerumen build up is the root cause of hearing issues or consumers simply want to maintain good hygiene while using hearing aids, the need for an affordable ear cleaning solution is paramount. In response to a rapidly evolving hygiene industry, Bebird provides safe and effective ear cleaning devices to those in need. With the power to self-examine and treat cerumen buildup at home, Bebird has made it much safer to use OTC hearing aids with minimal doctor's visits.
Bebird ear cleaners are available at Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid, Best Buy and many more convenient retailers.
For more information visit www.bebirdus.com or contact Craig McManis at info@bebirdus.com.
About BeBird
Bebird US is a technology-based company integrating R&D, production, and sales, mainly engaged in the development and production of ear cleaning devices. By bringing the otoscope into the home, they have revolutionized self-care and raised the standard for personal hygiene products.
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Millions of Americans use mobile peer-to-peer payment apps, like Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal, to make online purchases, send money to family members and friends, or split bills with roommates. A 2020 NerdWallet survey found that 94% of millennials between the ages of 24-39 use mobile payment apps, compared to 87% of Gen Zers, 88% of Gen Xers, and 65% of baby boomers.
Americans seeking safe contactless payment options have grown more comfortable using mobile payment apps since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). But the agency warns that scammers have been taking advantage of the quick and sometimes anonymous access to cash these mobile payment apps often provide.
Here are six VERIFIED ways to identify and avoid mobile payment app scams.
THE SOURCES
WHAT WE FOUND
The most common mobile payment app scams
Many mobile peer-to-peer payment apps make it easy for users to send money fast. That speed can give scammers the chance to take advantage of people who aren’t paying attention, according to Capital One.
The American Bankers Association and Capital One share some of the most common mobile payment app scams on their websites, including the following scenarios:
- “Suspicious activity” scam: Scammers impersonating your bank may call or send a text to alert you about “suspicious activity” on your account and direct you to send money to yourself or to “the bank’s address” in order to reverse a transaction or to verify the account is not frozen — but you’re actually sending money to the impostor and not your bank.
- Fraud alert scam: A scammer may reach out claiming to represent your bank’s fraud department and ask you to confirm personal information, such as your username and password, credit card or debit card information, or your Social Security number, in an effort to create a new account using your information, steal your identity, and gain access to your other personal accounts.
- Fake seller scam: Scammers posing as legitimate businesses may request a mobile payment for a product or service. But once they receive your money, you never receive what you paid for and they disappear.
- “Accidental” payment scam: A scammer “accidentally” sends you money through a mobile payment app using a stolen credit card and asks you to send the money back. If you send money back to the scammer, the mobile payment app could take funds out of your account or hold you responsible.
- Fake emergency scam: Scammers may also ask to borrow your phone for an “emergency” but instead, they may make financial transfers using your mobile payment apps and bank accounts.
- Work-from-home scam: You accept a work-from-home position and the company sends you a check to deposit, then asks you to send all or part of the funds to someone else using a mobile payment app. Do not deposit the check — the company is a scam and the check will bounce, leaving you on the hook for the amount of the fake deposit, the American Bankers Association says.
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Ways to avoid a mobile payment app scam
There are several steps you can take to protect yourself from becoming a victim of a mobile payment app scam. Capital One, Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App all offer a few tips that may help, regardless of the mobile payment app you’re using:
- Pay it safe: Many mobile payment apps don’t let you cancel a transaction once you’ve sent it to another user. With that in mind, avoid sending or requesting money from anyone you don’t know and trust.
- Take your time: Try not to rush when you’re using a mobile payment app to send money. If someone is pushing you to act quickly, it could be a red flag, Capital One says.
- Treat payments like cash: Money moves quickly when you use mobile payment apps. It’s always a good idea to double-check you have the correct information to make sure your money is going to the right place before hitting send.
- Use your security settings: Mobile payment apps have measures in place, like two-factor authentication, to help keep your account secure. Enable them.
- Let your bank help: Take advantage of fraud alerts if your bank offers them. It’s also important to keep an eye on your account yourself. Capital One says to get in touch with your bank immediately if you suspect something is wrong.
- Keep your personal information private: Avoid sharing things like your address, phone number, and other personal details with people you don’t know.
More from VERIFY: Facebook does not have a lottery promotion. This is a common scam.
Report a mobile payment app scam
If you think you sent money to a scammer or find an unauthorized payment in your account, here’s how to get in contact with the mobile payment app company to file a report:
- Zelle: If you are enrolled in Zelle with a participating financial institution, reach out to their customer support team immediately to report a scam. If you are enrolled through the Zelle app, you can call 1-844-428-8542 or use their online contact form.
- Cash App: Cash App recommends chatting through their app for the fastest service. To do so, open the app, go to your profile, and choose Support. You can also get help through cash.app/help or by calling 1-800-969-1940.
- Venmo: Venmo also recommends chatting on their app for the fastest service. To do so, open the app, go to your profile, and choose Get Help. You can also email Venmo through their contact form or call them at 1-855-812-4430.
- PayPal: Make an online report through PayPal’s Resolution Center or call PayPal at 1-888-221-1161.
You can also report mobile payment scams to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (NYSE Arca: PFFA) (the "Fund") has declared a monthly distribution of $0.1625 per share ($1.95 per share on an annualized basis). The distribution will be paid September 28, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business September 21, 2022.
PFFA Cash Distribution:
- Ex-Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022
- Record Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
- Payable Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Infrastructure Capital Advisors expects to declare future distributions on a monthly basis. Distributions are planned, but not guaranteed, for every month. The next distribution is scheduled to occur in October 2022.
For more information about PFFA's distribution policy, its 2022 distribution calendar, or tax information, please visit the Fund's website at www.virtusetfs.com.
About Virtus ETF Advisers
Virtus ETF Advisers is a New York-based, multi-manager ETF sponsor and affiliate of Virtus Investment Partners. With actively managed and index-based investment capabilities across multiple asset classes, Virtus offers a range of complementary exchange-traded-funds subadvised by select investment managers.
About Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC
Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC (ICA) is an SEC-registered investment advisor that manages exchange traded funds and a series of hedge funds. The firm was formed in 2012 and is based in New York City. Jay Hatfield is portfolio manager at ICA. Mr. Hatfield has extensive knowledge from his over 30 years of experience on Wall Street and frequently appears in the media to share his market commentary and outlook. For more about Jay Hatfield, visit https://www.infracapfunds.com/leadership.
ICA seeks total-return opportunities in key infrastructure sectors, including energy, real estate, transportation, industrials and utilities. It often identifies opportunities in entities that are not taxed at the entity level, such as master limited partnerships ("MLPs") and real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). It also looks for opportunities in credit and related securities, such as preferred stocks. Current income is a primary objective in most, but not all, of the company's investing activities. The focus is generally on asset-intensive companies that generate and distribute substantial streams of free cash flow. For more information, please visit www.infracapfunds.com.
DISCLOSURE
Fund Risks
Exchange Traded Funds: The value of an ETF may be more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities the ETF is designed to track. The costs of owning the ETF may exceed the cost of investing directly in the underlying securities. Preferred Stock: Preferred stocks may decline in price, fail to pay dividends, or be illiquid. Non-Diversified: The Fund is non-diversified and may be more susceptible to factors negatively impacting its holdings to the extent that each security represents a larger portion of the Fund's assets. Short Sales: The Fund may engage in short sales, and may experience a loss if the price of a borrowed security increases before the date on which the Fund replaces the security. Leverage: When a Fund leverages its portfolio, the value of its shares may be more volatile and all other risks may be compounded. Derivatives: Investments in derivatives such as futures, options, forwards, and swaps may increase volatility or cause a loss greater than the principal investment. No Guarantee: There is no guarantee that the portfolio will meet its objective. Prospectus: For additional information on risks, please see the Fund's prospectus.
You should consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. Contact VP Distributors LLC at 1-888-383-4184 or visit www.virtusetfs.com to obtain a prospectus which contains this and other information about the Fund. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Virtus ETF Advisers, LLC serves as the investment advisor and Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC serves as the subadviser to the Fund.
The Fund is distributed by VP Distributors, LLC, member FINRA and subsidiary of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
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Team: Villanova Wildcats
2021-22 Record: 30-8, 16-4 Big East
2021-22 Big East Finish: Second, two games ahead of Providence in the win column, but one behind them in the loss column and thus behind them by way of winning percentage even though the Wildcats swept the season series with the Friars with both games coming after Valentine’s Day.
Final 2021-22 KenPom.com Ranking: #10
Postseason? You betcha. The Wildcats beat St. John’s, Connecticut, and Creighton to grab their fifth Big East tournament title since The Reformation, and then smothered Delaware, Ohio State, Michigan, and Houston to reach the Final Four for the first time since 2018 and the fourth time under the direction of head coach Jay Wright. They got clattered by eventual national champion Kansas as the Jayhawks went up 10-0 out of the gate and pretty much didn’t have to worry about anything again.
Key Departures: Depending on your frame of reference, Villanova either loses two or four notable players from last year’s roster. The two that are definitive losses are Collin Gillespie and Jermaine Samuels. Gillespie won back-to-back Big East Player of the Year trophies to close out his college career and led Villanova in both points (15.6/game) and assists (3.2/game) in his final season on the Main Line. Samuels started in 37 of VU’s 38 games last year, rounding off a third straight season as a starter for the Wildcats. He chipped in 11.1 points and 1.4 assists per game along with a team high 6.5 rebounds per game.
Before I go any further here, I want to make this part incredibly clear: Villanova effectively only played six guys last year. Gillespie and Samuels were a full one-third of the part of the roster that averaged more than 10 minutes per game while appearing in at least 25 games. Relative to the idea of “what does this team return that we remember from last year,” you have to take into account how much the six core rotation guys contributed and realize how much of a loss that Gillespie and Samuels actually are.
The other two notable losses are notable by way of their names more than their contributions to last year’s team. I feel they’re worth mentioning in context to the entire picture of what’s going on with the Wildcats. Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree should probably be on this year’s roster after missing all of 2020-21 with a leg injury that required surgery in December. He wasn’t going to play last year at all, but he gave it a go, but ultimately couldn’t continue to contribute that that was that for his collegiate career. If he had ever been able to regain his forward momentum from 2018-19 when he averaged 5.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in 21 minutes a night, he could have made a big impact, but that never quite came together for him since then. Injuries are also why Bryan Antoine never made a big impact for Villanova. The former top 25 prospect played in 46 games across three seasons for the Wildcats, but a pair of shoulder injuries hampered his first two years and a knee injury prevented him from playing in back-to-back games this past season until after the new year started. He’s at Radford now, which means that Marquette will see him in their first game of the season, and I hope like hell that he’s able to go for the Highlanders.
And finally, we have to acknowledge the retirement of head coach Jay Wright. He wraps up his career as a Division 1 head coach with 21 seasons at Villanova after starting off with seven seasons at Hofstra. After Wright guided Hofstra to the NIT in his fifth season there, his teams missed the NCAA tournament in just four seasons, and not at all in his final decade at Villanova. Wright’s Wildcats were the standard bearers for the Big East since The Reformation, winning two national championships and seven regular season conference titles.
Key Returners: While the Wildcats lose their #1 and #3 scorers from last season, they do return the other four guys in that primary six man rotation. Justin Moore is their leading returning scorer from a year ago, ending up not that far behind Gillespie at 14.8 points per game to go with 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists a night, too. He’s presumably going to be able to play this season, but he did tear his Achilles at the very end of their Elite Eight game, and it’s reasonable to think that he’s not going to be 100% just seven months later when the 2022-23 season starts. Caleb Daniels was the #4 man on the scoring chart and the fourth guy to average at least 10 points at 10.3 an outing. You wouldn’t have guessed it because he was their starting center last season, but Eric Dixon was actually Villanova’s most dangerous three-point shooter. He had a team high 48.6% of his long range attempts go through the net, so you could almost say he was under-utilized since he took less than one three-pointer per game on average. Finally, Brandon Slater was arguably VU’s forgotten starter since Daniels was the one usually coming off the bench. Slater started all 38 games and averaged 8.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.1 steals per game and shot a perfectly competent 33.7% from behind the arc.
While I would lead towards Moore as the leading scorer this coming season, if you timetraveled from the future and told me that any of the four were the leader, I’d probably believe you. Part of that has to do with the seemingly interchangeable nature of how they played last year and part of that is I don’t know what to make of Villanova going forward.
I’m going to mention Chris Arcidiacono and Jordan Longino here even though they don’t fit into the arbitrary rules I usually set forth for this section. Neither guy averaged at least 10 minutes a game last year, which feels like a pretty good bar for “was a notable contributor, even if they didn’t put up points or rebounds or what have you.” However, Longino played in 26 games last season as a freshman, while Arcidiacono appeared in all but three games. I would lean towards Longino, a former top 50 prospect, having a bigger impact on the 2022-23 Wildcats than Arcidiacono, but hey, weirder things have happened.
Key Additions: I’m going to start this section by mentioning that Angelo Brizzi was a freshman a year ago but redshirted. I don’t know what that means for a guy who was #167 in 247 Sports’ Composite rankings, but it can’t be a bad thing for possible contributions this season.
Other than Brizzi, there are three other new faces that we can expect to make their debut this coming season, and all three are freshmen. Yep, that’s right, even with a coaching change in the mix, Villanova did not add any transfers in the offseason. Cam Whitmore (6’7, 232 pounds) is the guy most likely to step in and make an impact immediately. That’s the kind of thing that you expect from the #14 prospect in the country, and that’s where Whitmore is in the 247 Composite. Mark Armstrong (6’2”, 180 pounds) is the #55 prospect in the country, and at almost any other program in the country, I’d say that we could lock him into a notable rotation role at the very least this season. This is Villanova, though, so we can’t just presume that top 60 guys can roll out and chip in at least 12 minutes a night. The third freshman in 247’s #21 recruiting class is Brendan Hausen (6’4”, 205 pounds), and he’s worth mentioning here but my “mmmm, let’s wait and see” note for Armstrong goes double for Hausen. He comes in as the #113 ranked recruit in the country, which is very much “could be a guy, could be a redshirt, who can say?” territory at this level of college hoops.
Of course, I’m basing my thoughts on Armstrong and Hausen’s likelihood of playing on “this is Villanova we’re talking about here,” and we’re not talking about the Villanova that we’ve known for years and years. After all, the biggest and most key addition to the team is......
Head Coach: Kyle Neptune, entering his second season as a Division 1 head coach and first at Villanova. The 37 year old from Brooklyn was on staff at Villanova under Wright from 2013 through the end of the 2020-21 campaign, which means he was right there for both of the national championships, before he left to take the Fordham job. He guided the Rams to a 16-16 record before getting the call to come back to Nova to take his former boss’ job.
Outlook: Hell if I know.
If this were Jay Wright rolling out for his 22nd season patrolling the Wildcat sidelines, I’d say “yeah, whatever, they’re the favorite to win the league, it’s Jay Wright, we’ve all looked a lot stupider than presuming he’ll figure it out no matter what they lost from last year.” But it’s not Jay Wright in charge of this operation any more, it’s Kyle Neptune.
I’m not trying to be dismissive of Neptune here. He was a Wright assistant for eight years and helped recruit some of (a lot of?) the guys on the current roster because he was only at Fordham for one season. Neptune knows which side of the parking lot to use because the shade gets there earlier than anywhere else, he knows where all the good sandwich places in town are and which ones will be happy to see him again, and he knows all of the administrators that he’s going to have to work with more than ever. There are absolutely worse options to replace an all-time legend who is already installed in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Heck, you can even credit Neptune with being a pretty dang good head coach in his own right. If you’re saying “oh my god, Villanova just hired a guy who went 16-16 in his first season out from under Jay’s wings, what the hell is going on here,” well, you’re not paying attention. Going .500 is something Fordham hasn’t seen since 2016, Jeff Neubauer’s first season in charge. That was the last time that the Rams won eight games in Atlantic 10 play as well. Outside of that 17 win season by Neubauer, 16 wins is the most by a Fordham squad since 2007, when Dereck Whittenburg guided them to a 18-12 mark. That was also the last time that Fordham finished over .500 in A-10 action. When you step out of your car and promptly push a team to their second best season in a decade and a half, you miiiiight just be kind of good at this whole thing.
But, and I think this is obvious, Kyle Neptune is not Jay Wright.
The best case scenario here is “things are different because Neptune is in charge.” They have to be, it’s a different human being making the final calls. The reason why we can’t assign a value to where Villanova’s season is going to go is we don’t know what things are different and how different they will be. If you are approaching this season without a healthy dose of “well, we’ll see what Neptune actually does,” then you’re doing it wrong.
The fact of the matter is that Neptune is inheriting most of a Final Four team. Merely having three starters from a Final Four team and a fourth guy who effectively played starter’s minutes from said Final Four team is going to go a long way towards papering over several bumps in the road relative to the coaching transition. Neptune’s going to have to figure out who’s playing point guard for him, for example, because one does not merely replace Collin Gillespie on the floor even if you can actually replace his scoring somewhat easily. Even bad teams have guys who can score. But the kind of Big East Player of the Year leadership and playmaking that Gillespie brought to the table? Yeah, that’s going to take a minute to figure out, and Villanova’s schedule doesn’t exactly give the Wildcats a chance to breathe and do that.
Check this out:
- November 18: at Michigan State
- November 24/25/27: PK Invitational, which means Iowa State for sure, then either North Carolina or Portland, then one of either UConn, Oregon, Michigan State (yes, maybe again), or Alabama
- December 3: Oklahoma
- December 10: Boston College in Newark
Oh, and then they also have their usual four Big 5 non-conference games, including at Temple and at Saint Joseph’s. By that point, it’s December 21st, and oh, look, there’s St. John’s to start Big East play. And remember, they’re potentially doing all of this without Justin Moore, who is recovering from an Achilles tear suffered on March 26th.
Maybe this starts rough. Maybe it takes a minute for Neptune to get his feet under him. Maybe it starts rough but only in the win/loss column. Maybe Neptune is pretty good at this and Villanova’s sitting pretty by the time Big East action starts up.
My default setting on this is that regardless of what the record is, Villanova’s probably still an NCAA tournament team here. Is that a top four seed like the Wildcat faithful are used to seeing over the past decade or so? Maybe, maybe not. It can go in a lot of different directions, because swapping out a literal Hall of Fame head coach for literally anyone at all is going to cause some bumps. It has to, that’s the nature of change. But that probably doesn’t mean it leads to a bad basketball team, not this year, that’s for sure. | https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2022/9/19/23357823/big-east-mens-basketball-team-preview-villanova-wildcats-daniels-dixon-moore-neptune-wright-moore | 2022-09-19T21:21:17Z | anonymouseagle.com | control | https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2022/9/19/23357823/big-east-mens-basketball-team-preview-villanova-wildcats-daniels-dixon-moore-neptune-wright-moore | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Eugene’s Washington Jefferson Park is getting a facelift. It’s to fix damage done when it operated as a temporary camp during the pandemic.
The City of Eugene closed Washington Jefferson Park in March. The restoration, which started last week, will remove the turf and topsoil and repair irrigation and electrical systems.
City spokesperson Kelly McIver told KLCC camping will not be allowed when the park is reopened. “The park will be used as a park, there’s no plans for the city to operate temporary camps again," he said. "All of the normal park rules will be in place, and those prohibit unsanctioned camping and they’re closed overnight, so that people aren’t legally allowed to be in the park overnight.”
McIver said the skatepark area will stay open during construction. The city is adding a paved path to connect 4th Street under the bridge. He said the $810,000 project is paid for by federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. The park will reopen this winter, after new topsoil and grass is well established. | https://www.klcc.org/environment/2022-09-19/washington-jefferson-park-undergoes-a-facelift | 2022-09-19T21:25:27Z | klcc.org | control | https://www.klcc.org/environment/2022-09-19/washington-jefferson-park-undergoes-a-facelift | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
There's a desperate need for affordable housing in California and churches have land to build on. But there are hurdles, including financing difficulties, pushback from neighbors and zoning issues.
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There's a desperate need for affordable housing in California and churches have land to build on. But there are hurdles, including financing difficulties, pushback from neighbors and zoning issues.
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All of Culpeper County's 12 public schools were sent into lockdown Monday afternoon following a hoax active shooter 911 call, targeting Eastern View High School.
"There was NO CREDIBLE THREAT to Eastern View or any Culpeper County Public School," a statement from Culpeper County Public Schools read.
Town of Culpeper Police released a statement on social media at around 2 p.m., stating the sheriff's office was investigating a threat at EVHS, but that there was no credible danger. The schools were being put on lockdown until further notice out of an abundance of caution.
The statement received dozens of shares on social media once posted, causing parents and others to speculate about a possible fatalities.
Moments later, the sheriff’s office released its own statement, explaining the investigation stemmed from an unconfirmed report of an active shooter and confirmed there to be no injuries.
About 25 minutes later, the sheriff's office began to release students from lockdown while EVHS students were relocated by bus to the Culpeper Sports Complex to board their respective buses.
On Sunday night, the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office indicated it was. investigating a “vague threat” against Liberty High School for Monday's school day.
The sheriff’s office said in a news release Sunday night that while the threat could not be “directly connected” to the Bealeton school, there will be an increased law enforcement presence at the school Monday.
A Fauquier County Sheriff's Office spokesman said Monday morning the threat was found to be "not credible." | https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/hoax-active-shooter-call-sends-culpeper-schools-into-lockdown/article_5b3bd374-3854-11ed-8767-2fb2fd7b2691.html | 2022-09-19T21:25:56Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/hoax-active-shooter-call-sends-culpeper-schools-into-lockdown/article_5b3bd374-3854-11ed-8767-2fb2fd7b2691.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
All of Culpeper County's 12 public schools were sent into lockdown Monday afternoon following a hoax active shooter 911 call, targeting Eastern View High School.
"There was NO CREDIBLE THREAT to Eastern View or any Culpeper County Public School," a statement from Culpeper County Public Schools read.
Town of Culpeper Police released a statement on social media at around 2 p.m., stating the sheriff's office was investigating a threat, but that there was no credible danger. The schools were being put on lockdown until further notice out of an abundance of caution.
On Sunday night, the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office indicated it was investigating a “vague threat” against Liberty High School for Monday's school day.
The sheriff’s office said in a news release Sunday night that while the threat could not be “directly connected” to the Bealeton school, there would be an increased law enforcement presence at the school Monday.
A Fauquier County Sheriff's Office spokesman said Monday morning the threat was found to be "not credible." | https://www.insidenova.com/news/crime_police/swatting-incidents-hit-schools-across-virginia/article_bdd22836-3853-11ed-a5c7-831e646187dd.html | 2022-09-19T21:26:02Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/news/crime_police/swatting-incidents-hit-schools-across-virginia/article_bdd22836-3853-11ed-a5c7-831e646187dd.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
By MARICARMEN RIVERA SANCHEZ and DÁNICA COTO | Associated Press
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Fiona unleashed more rain on Puerto Rico on Monday, a day after the storm knocked out power and water to most of the island, and National Guard troops rescued hundreds of people who got stranded.
The governor warned that it could take days to get the lights back on.
The blow from Fiona was made more devastating because Puerto Rico has yet to recover from Hurricane Maria, which killed nearly 3,000 people and destroyed the power grid in 2017. Five years later, more than 3,000 homes on the island are still covered by blue tarps.
The storm stripped pavement from roads, tore off roofs and sent torrents pouring into homes. It also took out a bridge and flooded two airports.
Authorities reported one death from the hurricane — a man swept away by a flooded river in the inland town of Comerio.
Puerto Rico officials said it was too early to know the full scope of damage. The storm was still expected to dump up to 15 inches (38 centimeters) of rain in some places as it spun away from the U.S. territory that is home to 3.2 million people.
One death was associated with the blackout — a 70-year-old man who was burned to death after he tried to fill his generator with gasoline while it was running, officials said.
Gov. Pedro Pierluisi declined to say how long it would take to fully restore electricity, but he said for most customers it would be “a question of days.”
Since the start of the storm, National Guard troops have rescued more than 900 people, Gen. José Reyes told a news conference.
Meanwhile in the Dominican Republic, authorities closed ports and beaches and told most people to stay home from work. The government reported one death from falling trees.
Nearly 800 people were evacuated to safer locations, and more than 700 were in shelters, officials said.
The hurricane left several highways blocked, and a tourist pier in the town of Miches was badly damaged by high waves. At least four international airports were closed, officials said.
The Dominican president, Luis Abinader, said authorities would need several days to assess the storm’s effects.
Back in Puerto Rico, the National Weather Service office said flash flooding was occurring in south-central parts of the island and tweeted, “MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND IMMEDIATELY!”
Up to 22 inches (56 centimeters) of rain fell in some areas of Puerto Rico and forecasters said another 4 to 8 inches could fall as the storm moves away, with even more possible in some places.
“It’s important people understand that this is not over,” said Ernesto Morales, a weather service meteorologist in San Juan.
He said flooding reached “historic levels,” with authorities evacuating or rescuing hundreds of people across Puerto Rico.
“The damages that we are seeing are catastrophic,” Pierluisi said.
Water service was cut to more than 837,000 customers — two thirds of the total on the island — because of turbid water at filtration plants or lack of power, officials said.
Before dawn Monday, authorities in a boat navigated the flooded streets of the north coast town of Catano and used a megaphone to alert people that the pumps had collapsed, urging them to evacuate as soon as possible.
Authorities said at least 1,300 people spent the night in shelters across the island.
Brown water poured into streets and homes and closed airports in Ponce and Mayaguez.
The system also ripped asphalt from roads and washed away a bridge in the central mountain town of Utuado that police said was installed by the National Guard after Maria hit as a Category 4 storm.
Fiona also tore the roofs off homes, including that of Nelson Cirino in the northern coastal town of Loiza.
“I was sleeping and saw when the corrugated metal flew off,” he said as he watched rain drench his belongings and wind whip his colorful curtains into the air.
By early afternoon, Fiona had moved into the open Atlantic, where it was projected to strengthen, according to the National Hurricane Center. It was not expected to threaten the U.S. mainland.
At 2 p.m. Monday, it was centered about 165 miles (270 kilometers) southeast of Grand Turk Island and was heading northwest at 9 mph (15 kph), with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 kph).
Tropical storm-force winds extended for 140 miles (220 kilometers) from the center.
U.S. President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency as the eye of the storm approached the island’s southwest corner.
Puerto Rico’s health centers were running on generators, and some of those failed. Health Secretary Carlos Mellado said crews rushed to repair generators at the Comprehensive Cancer Center, where several patients had to be evacuated.
Fiona previously battered the eastern Caribbean, killing one man in the French territory of Guadeloupe when floodwaters washed his home away, officials said.
The system hit Puerto Rico on the anniversary of Hurricane Hugo, which slammed into the island in 1989 as a Category 3 storm.
Coto reported from Havana.
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Good morning. The Rams and Chargers woke up to some new realities after the second Sunday of the NFL season, the day when hasty impressions from the first week are refuted and sometimes confirmed.
First, other news:
- The Dodgers’ extra-innings win in San Francisco was their 15th in 19 meetings with the Giants this season.
- Angels infielder Livan Soto got his first major-league hit and added a home run in a win.
- LAFC leads the league again after beating Houston.
- Las Vegas won its first WNBA title.
- And remember ex-Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor’s punctured lung? He’s suing the doctor.
Now, what has happened around the NFL in Week 2 and where does it leave the L.A. teams? Here are a half-dozen developments that hit home.
• Both L.A. teams look like second-tier Super Bowl contenders, each at 1-1 with a loss to a member of the elite.
After being bashed by the futures-betting favorite Bills on opening night, the Rams avoided disaster yesterday by beating the Falcons 31-27 at SoFi Stadium, and columnist Mirjam Swanson said the Super Bowl winners reacted like champs in stopping Atlanta’s fourth-quarter comeback.
On Thursday night, the Chargers let one get away in a 27-24 loss to the Chiefs in Kansas City.
• The Chargers are looking up at the 2-0 Chiefs in the AFC West standings – again.
The Rams are one of a division full of .500 teams in the NFC West after the 49ers beat the Seahawks with Jimmy Garoppolo replacing injured quarterback Trey Lance, and the Cardinals beat the Raiders with one of the league’s several crazy rallies yesterday.
• Speaking of the AFC West, both the 0-2 Raiders and 1-1 Broncos look like teams that are going to get better results in weeks ahead. The Broncos have been struggling with clock management and penalties under new coach Nathaniel Hackett.
• Looking ahead on the schedule: The Rams can forget any relief they might have felt after Week 1 when Aaron Rodgers and the Packers lost to the Vikings and Dak Prescott was injured as the Cowboys lost to the Buccaneers. And the Chargers can forget penciling in their home game against the Dolphins as a win.
Green Bay looked as tough as ever at Lambeau Field in beating the Bears yesterday, and Dallas said Prescott could be back at quarterback as early as next week. The Rams go to Green Bay in wintry Week 15 and host the Cowboys in Week 5.
The Dolphins are a legit 2-0 after a sensational game for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa against the Ravens yesterday.
• But enough looking ahead. Neither L.A. team can look past next Sunday’s opponent. The Rams play their first road game of the season at Arizona, on a high after that overtime win, and the Chargers host the Jaguars, who showed life by shutting out the banged-up Colts yesterday.
• After two games, ex-Rams quarterback Jared Goff of the Lions is in the top 10 of NFL quarterbacks with a 100.1 rating and six touchdown passes, and Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is in the bottom 10 at 80.7 with a league-high five interceptions.
I point that out because it might not last long. An optimist says Stafford is shaking off the rust after resting his sore throwing arm for part of training camp.
Following the Rams and Chargers, it’s too early in the season to be anything but an optimist.
TODAY
• Angels go for a sweep of a four-game series with the Mariners (1:07 p.m., BSW) before heading to Texas to start a six-game trip.
• Dodgers open a seven-game homestand with Clayton Kershaw pitching against the Diamondbacks (7:10 p.m., SNLA).
READERS REACT
I asked readers yesterday: What is the solution to the attendance problem for UCLA football, which drew 29,344 to the Rose Bowl for Saturday’s win over South Alabama?
Hermann Rosenthal emailed to say there’s only one answer for the Bruins: “Get rid of (coach) Chip Kelly!!! They haven’t been good all five years he’s been their coach! I’ve been a 20-year-plus season ticket holder for football. I’m probably going to cancel tickets for next year if Kelly remains the coach.”
George Alfano blamed the Bruins’ unappealing early-season schedule: “If they are going to play lower-ranked Division I FCS teams, they should play teams (from schools) closer to the Rose Bowl and make it a big event for their fans.”
NEXT QUESTION
Did winning the way the Rams did yesterday, stiffening after nearly blowing a 28-3 lead to the Falcons, say good or bad things about their prospects for this season? Email your answer to me at KModesti@scng.com.
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— Bill Plunkett after the Dodgers’ center fielder ran down a long drive by the Giants’ Wilmer Flores in the eighth inning last night.
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NEWFANE — Orleans/Niagara BOCES recently opened the doors of Godfrey Learning Center, a special education center for area high school students. The site serves as a combined learning center for sites formerly operated at Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda high schools, and includes some students from Orleans Learning Center and those who have aged up from the Newfane Learning Center.
Administrator Krista Macomber says
Godfrey Learning Center will offer more opportunities for high school students to interact and allow specialists, such as occupational and physical therapists and counselors, to work together to assist students, administrator Krista Macomber said.
“We are very excited to have a new site. We are so grateful to the Newfane Central School District who have welcomed us with open arms and have been so helpful in getting us ready to accommodate our students,” Macomber said.
The Newfane maintenance/custodial staff have allowed some of the students to do their Work Based Learning with them, which is an important part of their education, Macomber added. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/community/godfrey-learning-center-opened-in-newfane/article_fb8fc5e2-3845-11ed-8ea3-9bb04e07663c.html | 2022-09-19T21:30:34Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/community/godfrey-learning-center-opened-in-newfane/article_fb8fc5e2-3845-11ed-8ea3-9bb04e07663c.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Two superstars recently converged in this upstate college and former mill town. One was New York Times best-selling novelist Mary Alice Monroe; the other was Meeting Street Academy, a sparkling downtown school for underserved children, where Monroe spoke to fifth-graders about her latest children’s book, “Search for Treasure.”
Monroe is no stranger to adult “beach” readers, though this designation is far too facile for such a mission-driven writer. Her books often take place in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, where she lives, and are concerned with ecology and conservation. After writing for adults for 20 years, Monroe decided to write for mid-aged children in hopes of capturing their imaginations about the environment. Through riveting stories that take place in fragile ecosystems, students become engaged with science and the fate of the planet.
Her simple message to the kids last Wednesday: “Less screen time, more green time.”
“Get to know your world outside,” she told the students, who had just finished her book, the second in a series. She spoke to them of common creatures they might run into — alligators, spiders, snakes — and encouraged them to learn their names. “When you know about them, you care about them,” she said.
Monroe was a good fit for the Meeting Street Academy, a hybrid public-private school that caters to children from “under-resourced” neighborhoods here, where the median income is $12,745. Many of the children have experienced or witnessed childhood adversity, such as violence, drug abuse, divorce or economically challenged households that don’t offer much hope; 39% of their parents have not graduated from high school. The vast majority, some 80%, are single-mother households, and some moms are younger than 18. Eighty-eight percent are Black; 11% are White.
The Spartanburg school is modeled after the original Meeting Street Academy created by philanthropists in Charleston. These schools rely on a mix of public and private funds, technically public, but are given greater freedom to innovate. A local family fully funds the class for 3-year-olds in Spartanburg.
“If we can get them at 3, we can get them ready for kindergarten, which is so important for the foundation of their success,” said Kathy Dunleavy, community liaison for the academy.
One year, she told me, three 3-year-olds came to the school unable to talk. In their short lives, they hadn’t learned a single word and could only point to what they wanted. By age 4, all were as chatty as the other kids in their class and were developing in the expected, age-appropriate ways.
Such miracles happen here every day, and it’s easy to understand why. Children adapt quickly to exciting, often fast-paced classrooms where teachers not only are well versed in best practices but also integrate the school’s “character curriculum,” aimed at developing strength in grit, gratitude, optimism, empathy, citizenship, integrity, self-control and curiosity — all indicators for success in school, work and relationships, according to the school.
Academic achievement isn’t a sidebar but a headline. Data show academy students scoring as high or higher than those in other schools, nationally and statewide, including some elite, private schools. During the 2020-2021 school year, students were in the 92nd-percentile national ranking in both math and reading. In 2021, the academy was one of 325 schools nationally to receive a Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Education Department.
Innovation in teaching seemed standard here, but one second-grade teacher was a standout. Of course, she was young, spirited and, apparently, inexhaustible. Speaking faster than I can think, she engaged every student at once with a continuous stream of rhythmic, song-like instructions and coaxes. In one breath, she called on a child to make the short-vowel sound of “e,” while singing to another student, “check your body,” a gentle prod to sit up in his chair. When a student didn’t know an answer, everybody began churning their forearms in a circular motion to signal encouragement. Sign language is used throughout the day as a means of quiet communication that is also great fun.
Children wear uniforms consisting of colored T-shirts corresponding to grade level, and khaki pants. Each grade has a theme, and T-shirts bear an inspirational quote on the back by people such as Oprah Winfrey and Maya Angelou. In addition to teaching, the school provides everything the children need, including meals and medical, dental and vision care, as well as counseling, tutoring and after-school care.
“If they need it, we give it to them,” Principal Kyndran Hilton says.
Monroe marveled at the school: “What’s going on at this school is life-changing for these kids. The positive energy, the overarching care for the child — from health care to involving the whole family — it just reveals that it succeeds. I’ll return as often as they let me.”
We all know the many challenges that lie ahead for all kids. But judging from the fifth-graders’ enthusiasm, one could fairly deduce that they’ve already developed a love of reading and now, courtesy of Monroe, have a budding interest in the environment.
That’s a good start. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/kathleen-parker/article_5e93c90a-3840-11ed-b52a-e3a0758b015c.html | 2022-09-19T21:30:40Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/kathleen-parker/article_5e93c90a-3840-11ed-b52a-e3a0758b015c.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell bluntly warned in a speech last month that the Fed’s drive to curb inflation by aggressively raising interest rates would “bring some pain.” On Wednesday, Americans may get a better sense of how much pain could be in store.
The Fed is expected at its latest meeting to raise its key short-term rate by a substantial three-quarters of a point for the third consecutive time. Another hike that large would lift its benchmark rate — which affects many consumer and business loans — to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level in 14 years.
In a further sign of the Fed’s deepening concern about inflation, it will also likely signal that it plans to raise rates much higher by year’s end than it had forecast three months ago — and to keep them higher for a longer period.
Economists expect Fed officials to forecast that their key rate could go as high as 4% by the end of this year. They’re also likely to signal additional increases in 2023, perhaps to as high as roughly 4.5%.
Short-term rates at that level would make a recession likelier next year by sharply raising the cost of mortgages, car loans and business loans. The Fed intends those higher borrowing costs to slow growth by cooling off a still-robust job market to cap wage growth and other inflation pressures. Yet the risk is growing that the Fed may weaken the economy so much as to cause a downturn that would produce job losses.
The U.S. economy hasn’t seen rates as high as the Fed is projecting since before the 2008 financial crisis. Last week, the average fixed mortgage rate topped 6%, its highest point in 14 years. Credit card borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 1996, according to Bankrate.com.
Powell and other Fed officials still say the Fed’s goal is to achieve a so-called “soft landing,” by which they would slow growth enough to tame inflation but not so much as to trigger a recession.
By last week, though, that goal appeared further out of reach after the government reported that inflation over the past year was a painful 8.3%. Even worse, so-called core prices, which exclude the volatile food and energy categories, rose much faster than expected.
The inflation report also documented just how broadly inflation has spread through the economy, complicating the the Fed’s anti-inflation efforts. Inflation now appears increasingly fueled by higher wages and by consumers’ steady desire to spend and less by the supply shortages that had bedeviled the economy during the pandemic recession.
“They’re going try to avoid recession,” said William Dudley, formerly the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. “They’re going to try to achieve a soft landing. The problem is that the room to do that is virtually non-existent at this point.” | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/how-much-pain-fed-to-signal-more-rate-hikes-ahead/article_f0e1b8d2-3852-11ed-93c1-1323f9e6b831.html | 2022-09-19T21:30:46Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/how-much-pain-fed-to-signal-more-rate-hikes-ahead/article_f0e1b8d2-3852-11ed-93c1-1323f9e6b831.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NEW YORK — When President Joe Biden announced a plan to forgive student loan debt, many borrowers who kept making payments during the pandemic wondered if they’d made the right choice.
Borrowers who paid down their debt during a pandemic freeze that started in March 2020 can in fact get a refund — and then apply for forgiveness – but the process for doing that hasn’t always been clear.
If you think you’re eligible, here’s what you need to know:
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND?
Borrowers who hold eligible federal student loans and have made voluntary payments since March 13, 2020, can get a refund, according to the Department of Education.
For some people, that refund will be automatic. You can get a refund without applying if your payments brought your loan balance below the maximum debt relief amount: $10,000 for all borrowers, and $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. Borrowers can check their balance in their studentaid.gov account.
For example, if a borrower paid $100 a month for 10 months of the pandemic and their balance is now $8,000, that $1,000 will automatically be refunded. Then they can apply to get the rest of their debt forgiven.
But if a borrower paid throughout the pandemic and still owes $14,000, they won’t get an automatic refund. They can, however, apply to have $10,000 of that debt erased.
Another group of people that has to apply for a refund is those who completely paid off their loan balance during the pandemic. If that’s you, you’re eligible for loan forgiveness, but you’ll have to request a refund prior to applying for debt relief. Borrowers should confirm their eligibility for the loan forgiveness program prior to requesting a refund.
For example, if a borrower had $5,000 in debt at the start of the pandemic and paid it all back during the freeze, but is eligible for up to $10,000 in forgiveness, they would apply for a $5,000 refund, then apply to have their debt forgiven.
“Borrowers who paid off their loans during the pause will need to request a refund first, then request cancellation,” said a spokesperson from the Department
of Education.
The refund is not available for private student loans.
If you are not sure which loan you have, visit your dashboard at studentaid.gov and find the “my loan servicers” section. If you can’t access your dashboard, you can call the Federal Student Aid office at 1-800-433-3243 to ask for loan servicer information.
HOW CAN I APPLY FOR A REFUND?
Borrowers who want a specific amount refunded can apply by calling their loan service provider. Right now, refunds are only being done via phone and not through any website or email.
When the Biden Administration announced the forgiveness, loan servicers found themselves inundated with calls. But many borrowers now say they’re not waiting long when calling.
“I was on hold for about five minutes,” said Megan McParland, of New Jersey, who graduated in 2018 and made several payments during the payment freeze.
McParland requested a refund the first week of September. At first, she felt the servicer tried to dissuade her from making the request. But after confirming that she wanted to proceed, she was told that she would see her refund in about a month.
If you are unsure who services your loan, or if the servicer changed during the pandemic, visit your student aid account dashboard and scroll to “my loan servicers” or call 1-800-433-3243.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A NASA lander on Mars has captured the vibrations and sounds of four meteoroids striking the planet’s surface.
Scientists reported Monday that Mars InSigh t detected seismic and acoustic waves from a series of impacts in 2020 and 2021. A satellite orbiting the red planet confirmed the impact locations, as far as 180 miles (290 kilometers) from the lander.
Scientists are delighted by the detections — a first for another planet.
The first confirmed meteoroid exploded into at least three pieces, each leaving its own crater. An 11-second audio snippet of this strike includes three “bloops,” as NASA calls them, one of sounding like metal flapping loudly in the wind here on Earth.
“After three years of InSight waiting to detect an impact, those craters looked beautiful,” Brown University's Ingrid Daubar, a co-author of the research paper in the journal Nature Geoscience, said in a statement.
The InSight team expected to pick up numerous meteoroid strikes, given Mars' proximity to the asteroid belt and the planet's thin atmosphere, which tends to keep entering space rocks from burning up. But the lander's French-built seismometer may have missed impacts because of interfering noise from the Martian wind or seasonal changes in the atmosphere. Now scientists know what to look for, according to NASA, likely resulting in a surge of detections.
“Impacts are the clocks of the solar system,” French lead author Raphael Garcia said in a statement from the Higher Institute of Aeronautics and Space in Toulouse. “We need to know the impact rate today to estimate the age of different surfaces.”
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Both gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin and 24th Congressional District candidate U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney are staunchly pro-fracking. That’s bad news for our health, the environment and New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which is fostering the development of clean, renewable energy.
Zeldin, if elected governor, would overturn our fracking ban, and Tenney supports federal legislation, the American Energy Is Global Security Act, that would cut off critical federal energy funding to states with fracking bans in place.
The danger of hydraulic fracking, industrial drilling into shale rocks to release natural gas, is widely documented. At every step, the fracking process emits methane gas which creates 25 times the climate damage as carbon dioxide. It releases poisonous chemicals into groundwater, adds to air pollution and the real risk of seismic activity. More natural gas means more dirty gas plants and pipelines, a retrograde step for public health, the environment and the climate.
Fully 60 to 80% of Americans support clean energy over fossil fuels, although most Americans don’t realize this climate policy has such wide bipartisan support.
Zeldin’s and Tenney’s views are the opposite of what our future requires. Increasing investment in clean energy, as the Inflation Reduction Act provides, is what Americans want and need.
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Regarding the article “’Clairvoyant’ 2021 climate report warned of severe weather,” published Sept. 12 at lockportjournal.com:
The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change studies have been critical spurs to climate action, but they’re hardly clairvoyant. Fossil fuel giants Shell and Exxon knew as early as the 1980s that greenhouse gas emissions would wreak havoc on our climate, melting the Antarctic ice sheet, destroying ecosystems and causing up to six meters of sea level rise, inundating low-lying countries and U.S. shores.
Yet fossil fuel companies, notably natural gas providers, fund legislators to allow dirty infrastructure to keep being built, and try to convince consumers that clean power doesn’t work. Wind and solar power are cheap, reliable and resilient with vast improvements in battery storage. Why would we trust fossil fuel companies to tell us otherwise?
The state Climate Action Commission’s Final Scoping Plan must bring bold action to stop new gas plants and pipelines, as well as gas hook-ups in new construction. Our future is in electrifying buildings and transportation, and making an economy-wide shift to clean, renewable power.
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AUBURN, Ala., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center is a building like no other at Auburn University.
The 142,000-square-foot, six-story facility at the corner of East Thach Avenue and South College Street is the first campus building to blend a major academic component with revenue-generating elements.
The massive building exemplifies experiential learning by providing students with traditional lectures and real-world experiences under one roof, unlike any other place in the world. Two notable areas are The Laurel Hotel & Spa, a teaching hotel and spa, and 1856, a teaching restaurant. Revenue generated from these areas and others will pay for features such as a master sommelier and a chef-in-residence, among other aspects.
"A favorite catch-phrase at Auburn is that we are an 'everything school,'" said Susan Hubbard, dean of the College of Human Sciences. "We experience success and make headlines in multiple ways. The Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center has everything under one roof for an elevated education and hospitality experience. This new academic and commercial environment will provide a level of engagement for our students that already has the hospitality industry taking notice."
"The center dramatically enhances critical thinking opportunities for students in hands-on courses," said Mark Traynor, an associate professor and director of culinary science in the college's School of Hospitality Management. "Students will be presented with real-world problems and challenges to solve each day."
As Alabama's only professionally accredited hospitality program, Auburn hospitality management students will take a series of courses designed for them to work in 1856 and The Laurel.
Martin O'Neill, head of the School of Hospitality Management, described the center as "a hive of activity," given the variety of teaching facilities and amenities, such as a culinary exhibition laboratory, where faculty and visiting chefs hold demonstrations for students and community members, and culinary laboratories, where students develop skills before working in the food outlets.
In 1856 and The Laurel, students will experience various roles and progress experientially, starting their sophomore year, to supervisory roles in their senior year.
Besides traditional classes, O'Neill said the school is working with a number of beverage-oriented bodies to offer a range of student, industry and community-oriented courses and certifications in wine education and distilled spirits.
Auburn has successfully offered a graduate certificate in brewing science and operations for nearly a decade. With a microbrewery in the center, faculty and graduate brewing students will have the opportunity to hone their craft and grow their educational experience with hands-on practice. Recipes developed and produced in the brewery will be for sale to the public.
Student, community and private events will be held on the center's rooftop garden and street-level green spaces. Students in the event management track of the hospitality management degree will assist in planning and execution of these events.
A unique feature of the Rane Culinary Science Center is the utilization of a chef-in-residence program. The inaugural chef-in-residence for 1856 is Chef Tyler Lyne, co-owner of Tasting TBL in Birmingham.
"Gaining this sort of exposure, working with the best culinarians year after year, is unmatched as no other school offers this type of experience in the traditional learning environment," said O'Neill.
Thomas Price will serve as the restaurant's master sommelier. Only 269 people have earned the title worldwide, with 172 in the Americas chapter.
"The level of knowledge that a master sommelier brings to the table is extraordinary and will absolutely set our students apart," said Associate Professor David Martin.
The College of Human Sciences works in partnership with Ithaka Hospitality Partners in providing exceptional engagement opportunities for students as Ithaka employees support the college faculty throughout the center.
The experiential learning process for students will be enriched every time a guest stays at The Laurel, eats in 1856 or attends an event on the rooftop. These actions train future hospitality experts.
"The Rane Culinary Science Center promotes education first," explained Martin. "From day one, the entire team has been focused on how this new facility would enhance student learning. We created a learning environment unlike any other that is going to make our graduates even more sought after, while providing the community with an unparalleled hospitality experience."
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Heads up if you regularly drive across the Glenbridge Avenue Bridge in Providence.
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is warning drivers that the bridge will be closed starting Sept. 30 at 9 p.m.
The bridge closure will last through October 7 at 9 p.m.
Throughout that week, RIDOT will be replacing the 53-year-old bridge with a new one that was recently constructed beside it.
Workers will slide the new bridge into place after demolishing the old one, according to RIDOT.
The rapid bridge replacement will require RIDOT to close several other roadways, including Route 6, which the Glenbridge Avenue bridge passes over.
Route 6 will be closed in both directions beginning Sept. 30 and ending Oct. 1, which is when the old bridge will be demolished. Drivers will be detoured off of Route 6 onto Hartford Avenue during this time.
For the week-long bridge closure, drivers will be detoured via Hartford Avenue, Killingly Street, Greenville Avenue and Manton Avenue.
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Marvel’s Avengers: War Across Time Miniseries Launches in January
By the time 2023 rolls around, The Avengers will be the latest Marvel property to celebrate its 60h anniversary. And the House of Ideas will ring in this milestone by pairing two comic book legends on an exciting new limited series featuring Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Starting early next year, writer Paul Levitz and artist Alan Davis will rewind the clock back to the original Avengers run crafted by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Don Heck for an untold story dubbed Avengers: War Across Time.
This five-issue event stars the team’s classic lineup of Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Giant-Man, and Wasp. The story will pit the heroes against their former ally, the Incredible Hulk, who famously lasted only two issues as part of the team. But eventually, they face a series of new threats somehow connected to the arrival of Kang the Conqueror, who vows to destroy the Avengers once and for all.
Shockingly, War Across Time signals the Marvel debut for Levitz, who is best known for writing several DC stories throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s. He later served as DC’s president from 2002 to 2009. Meanwhile, Davis isn’t a stranger to either of the industry’s Big Two publishers. His own resume includes acclaimed runs on Uncanny X-Men, Excalibur, JLA, and Detective Comics. Davis is also the creator sole of Marvel’s ClanDestine family of heroes. A re-worked version of the ClanDestine recently made their way into Marvel Studio’s Ms. Marvel series.
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“I learned much of my writing craft from The Avengers,” said Levitz in a new statement. “And it’s been a delight to pay homage to my old friends Stan, Jack and Don by trying to do something that might have been an extended issue #11.1. We’ve been cooking this up for a long time, and I hope readers have as much fun with it as I did.”
Avengers: War Across Time #1 hits comic shops on January 11, 2023. You can view the first issue’s cover and several pages of interior artwork in the gallery below.
Will you be checking out the series this winter? Let us know in the comment section!
Recommended Reading: Avengers by Jason Aaron Vol. 1: The Final Host
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Magik Banishes Demons in a New Midnight Suns Character Showcase
Colossus’ little sister has always been one of the Marvel Universe’s most formidable heroes. But later this year, Illyana Rasputin (a.k.a. Magik) will have a big role to play when Marvel’s Midnight Suns finally hits video game consoles. Illyana’s access to her own personal Hell dimension makes her a perfect fit for a story that features demons and dark magic. And thanks to a new Midnight Suns character showcase, we have a much better look at these powers in action.
Magik narrates this latest preview in her familiar Russian accent, explaining to the uninitiated how she can “tear through the fabric of space and time itself,” which comes in handy when Lilith’s extradimensional minions come barging into her home dimension, Limbo, and start wreaking havoc across New York City. The clip shows Illyana using her mutant abilities to open up portals and send her enemies tumbling into Limbo, which she considers to be a fate worse than death.
You can check out Magik’s character showcase in the player below.
RELATED: Midnight Suns Gameplay Trailer Confirms the Game’s December Debut
As in the comics, Magik will also wield her own signature weapon—the Soulsword, which she created from her own life force and soul while trapped in Limbo herself. It also looks like Illyana will be sporting a redesigned version of her Eldritch armor. Illyana’s Darkchylde persona – which finds her corrupted by dark forces – will also make an appearance as well.
Marvel’s Midnight Suns will be released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox One X|S on December 2. The game will also hit the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch at a later date.
Are you excited to wield Magik’s powers when the game hits stories this fall? Let us know in the comment section below!
Recommended Reading: Spirits of Vengeance: Rise of the Midnight Sons
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Sherri Papini, the California mother who faked her own kidnapping in 2016 in a hoax that was exposed with the help of advances in DNA technology, was sentenced to a year and a half in prison on Monday, according to a release from the Department of Justice.
Judge William B. Shubb determined Papini, 40, should serve 18 months in prison followed by 36 months of supervised release after she admitted to the hoax and pleaded guilty in April to mail fraud and making false statements. She was also ordered to pay nearly $310,000 in restitution.
The sentence was much longer than attorneys had requested. Prosecutors asked the judge to sentence her to eight months in prison, while the defense asked for one month in custody and seven months of home detention.
The charges date to November 2016, when Papini was reported missing after she went out for a jog near her Shasta County home in Northern California. Three weeks later, she was found injured and alone on a highway about 140 miles away. She told police she had been abducted and tortured by two masked, Spanish-speaking women who kept her chained in a closet, held her at gunpoint and branded her with a heated tool.
The accusations led authorities to carry out an extensive search for the supposed Hispanic captors that came up empty for several years. She also received more than $30,000 from the state in victim compensation funds.
Yet her story fell apart when investigators in 2020 connected DNA from her clothing to an ex-boyfriend, who then admitted that the supposed kidnapping was a hoax.
In their sentencing memo, federal prosecutors said the hoax wasted resources and caused police to investigate innocent targets.
"Papini planned and executed a sophisticated kidnapping hoax, and then continued to perpetuate her false statements for years after her return without regard for the harm she caused others," prosecutors said in the filing. "As a result, state and federal investigators devoted limited resources to Papini's case for nearly four years before they independently learned the truth: that she was not kidnapped and tortured."
"Papini caused innocent individuals to become targets of a criminal investigation," prosecutors added. "She left the public in fear of her alleged Hispanic capturers who purportedly remained at large."
In the defense's sentencing memo, Papini's attorney noted that she has admitted to the hoax and said her reputation had suffered enough as is.
"Sherri's years of denial are now undeniably over. Her name is now synonymous with this awful hoax. There is no escaping it," attorney William Portanova wrote in the filing.
"It is hard to imagine a more brutal public revelation of a person's broken inner self. At this point, the punishment is already intense and feels like a life sentence," he added.
Outside court Monday, Portanova sought to distance the Papini of today from the one who carried out the crime.
"Whatever happened five years ago is a different Sherri Papini than the one you see here today," he said.
How new DNA technology helped solve the case
The break in the case came in 2020, when investigators took unknown male DNA on clothing she was wearing and tested it using the technology known as genetic genealogy. The DNA was connected to a family member of Papini's former boyfriend, and investigators then took DNA from the ex-boyfriend to confirm him as a match, according to a 55-page affidavit released earlier this year.
In an interview with investigators, the ex-boyfriend admitted he helped Papini "run away" from what she described as an abusive relationship and housed her at his place in Southern California, the affidavit states. He said that she had injured herself, chopped off her own hair and asked him to brand her with a wood-burning tool as part of the ruse, the affidavit says.
Investigators corroborated the ex-boyfriend's account in numerous ways, including from telephone records, his work schedule, rental car receipts, odometer records, toll records and an interview with his cousin, who saw Papini in the home.
Authorities confronted Papini with the new information and warned her that lying to authorities is a crime. Still, she stuck to her original story about two Hispanic women kidnappers and denied she had seen the former boyfriend, the affidavit states.
Authorities announced charges against her in March 2022 and she pleaded guilty as part of a plea deal a month later. Her husband Keith Papini also filed for divorce and custody of their two children, saying she was "not acting in a rational manner," court records show.
"The events of the past two months have been shocking and devastating," Keith Papini said Monday in a statement. "My current focus is on moving on and doing everything I can to provide my two children with as normal, healthy and happy of a life as possible."
In court in April, Papini said she was in treatment for anxiety, depression and PTSD starting in 2016 and also struggled in middle school.
"I am deeply ashamed of myself for my behavior and so sorry for the pain I've caused my family, my friends, all the good people who needlessly suffered because of my story and those who worked so hard to try to help me," Papini said in her statement. "I will work the rest of my life to make amends for what I have done."
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Rescuers are scrambling to save flooding victims in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona wiped out power to most of the island before crashing into the Dominican Republic.
Even Puerto Ricans who remember the wrath of Hurricane Maria in 2017 say Fiona might be more destructive.
"It's unbelievable," said Juan Miguel Gonzalez, a business owner in San Juan.
"A lot of people -- more than (during) Maria -- lost their houses now ... lost everything in their houses because of the flooding," Gonzalez told CNN's Leyla Santiago.
"Maria was tough winds. But this one, with all the rain, it just destroyed everything in the house."
By midday Monday, about 1,000 people in Puerto Rico had been rescued by emergency crews, said Maj. Gen. José Reyes, adjutant general of the Puerto Rico National Guard.
Intense rain was expected to produce more mudslides and catastrophic flooding through Monday night.
One hundred first responders from New York will head to the US territory to help as soon as weather allows, Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said, adding governors of New Jersey and California have also pledged to send help.
Fiona made landfall Monday morning in the Dominican Republic after crossing onto land a day earlier in southwestern Puerto Rico.
Still, Puerto Rico remains almost entirely under flash flood or flood warnings -- nearly five years to the day after Hurricane Maria devastated the territory.
One area north of the city of Ponce reported over 2 feet of rain in 24 hours.
Rescues were underway Monday in the western Puerto Rican municipalities of Mayaguez and Hormigueros, officials said. The Guanajibo River in Hormigueros surpassed its previous record height set during Maria.
Meanwhile, southern Puerto Rico can expect another 4 to 6 inches of rain or more early this week -- meaning Fiona will leave the island deluged with 12 to 30 inches of rain, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said.
"These rainfall amounts will continue to produce life-threatening and catastrophic flooding along with mudslides and landslides across Puerto Rico," the hurricane center said.
Fiona has already turned deadly in the Caribbean. At least one death was reported in the heavily-damaged city of Basse-Terre, the capitol of the French territory of Guadeloupe, the vice president of the territory's environmental agency said.
And Fiona could become a major hurricane by Wednesday, with winds reaching 111 mph. That would make Fiona the first major hurricane of the year in the Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center said.
Massive power outages cripple Puerto Rico
More than 1.4 million Puerto Rico power customers -- such as homes and businesses -- have lost electricity, officials said. The entire island was in the dark early Monday, PowerOutage.us reported.
And it could be days before power is restored, the main power utility in Puerto Rico said Sunday, as daily high temperatures after Monday are forecast to reach the mid-80s to 90s.
Several transmission line outages contributing to the blackout, LUMA Energy said. Power will be restored "gradually," Pierluisi said in a Facebook post.
By late Monday morning, a bit of good news from island's capital: The power system came back up for hospitals in San Juan's medical complex, Puerto Rico Health Secretary Dr. Carlos Mellado López said. The complex is the island's most important and stretches across 227 acres, according to the Health Administration of Puerto Rico.
"The power system at all the hospitals in the Medical Center Complex has been restored," Mellado tweeted Sunday night. "Our patients are safe and receiving the medical care they need."
Fiona's latest path
Intense rainfall will continue producing mudslides, landslides and catastrophic flooding across Puerto Rico through Monday night, the National Hurricane Center said.
The hurricane slammed the Dominican Republic community of Boca de Yuma early Monday, whipping maximum sustained winds of 90 mph, the National Hurricane Center said.
The storm knocked 59 aqueducts out of service, leaving more than 1 million people in the Dominican Republic without running water, according to Jose Luis German Mejia, an emergency management official. At least 54 homes have been reported damaged so far, said Juan Manuel Mendez, the country's emergency management director of operations.
Emergency officials have transported 789 people to safety, Mendez said at a storm briefing Monday. More than 500 people are housed in 29 shelters, he said.
Ten electric circuits are offline currently, but officials did not have an exact number of how many customers were without power.
"This is still an emergency event," and the storm is still affecting the country, said Mejia.
Life-threatening flash flooding and urban flooding is forecast for eastern portions of the Dominican Republic through early Tuesday, the hurricane center said.
Fiona could also dump 12 inches of rain in eastern and northern parts of the country.
As Fiona moves away from the Dominican Republic's northern coast, it's expected to intensify as it moves north over warm water.
Tropical storm conditions are expected in the southeastern Bahamas by late Monday or early Tuesday, and Fiona is expected to impact the eastern Turks and Caicos on Tuesday morning.
"Fiona will continue turning northward and then northeastward this week, nearing Bermuda on Friday as a major hurricane," CNN meteorologist Brandon Miller said.
Yet another widespread calamity
Power outages have become a familiar crisis for many who live in Puerto Rico. Just five months ago, residents suffered another islandwide blackout after a fire broke out in a power plant.
Some parts of the island still bear the scars of Maria, which inflicted catastrophic infrastructure damage; it took almost a year for power to be restored across the island.
Samuel Rivera and his mother Lourdes Rodriguez lived without power for about a year after Maria, Rivera told CNN. On Sunday morning, they lost power once again, conjuring up similar fears to those they had five years ago.
They were also concerned a nearby river might overflow and trees surrounding their home could be felled by the powerful winds, they said.
Rushing waters easily wiped away a bridge, carrying its structure downstream, one video of the dangerous flooding shows. Elsewhere in the city of Arecibo, quickly moving waters overtook large construction vehicles and entire trees as rain fell in sheets, another video by Samuel De Jesús shows.
Many rivers on the eastern side of the island were at moderate to major flood stages Sunday afternoon, including one southeastern river which rose over 12 feet in less than seven hours.
US President Joe Biden early Sunday approved an emergency declaration to provide federal assistance to disaster relief efforts.
More than 300 FEMA emergency workers were on the ground to respond to the crisis, said Anne Bink, FEMA's associate administrator for Response and Recovery.
"Our heart goes out to the residents that again are going through another catastrophic event five years later," Bink said, nodding to Maria. This time, she said, FEMA plans to implement lessons learned from the 2017 crisis.
"We were much more prepared. We have four warehouses now strategically located throughout the island, which includes commodities, exponentially larger supplies than in the past," Bink said.
"We're proactively there -- and well ahead of any storm hitting -- to make sure that we are coordinating. And all of the planning efforts we undertake during those blue skies days can be brought to bear when the rain falls."
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'Once-in-a-lifetime event': Mourners gather at Palace to witness Queen Elizabeth's funeral
CANTON — While tens of thousands lined the streets of London and millions watched from their homes across the world, about 50 residents from the Akron-Canton area gathered at the Canton Palace Theatre on Monday to witness the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
The downtown theater opened its doors for mourners and showed the service on the big screen.
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime event," Canton Palace Theatre Executive Director Georgia Paxos said.
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This is not the first royal event to be watched at the Palace. In 2011, the theater played host to about 350 people witnessing the wedding of the now Prince and Princess of Wales ― William and Kate.
"That was a great success. It's a different feel for the funeral but we have a lot of royal watchers and aficionados," Paxos said, adding that watching it on the city's largest movie screen heightens the experience.
Those gathered at the theater just before 6 a.m. ― 11 a.m. in London ― watched intently as the royal procession marched from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey, with the queen's children, including King Charles III, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, solemnly following behind her casket carried by eight soldiers from the queen's Company 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards.
It was the queen's final trip to Westminster Abbey. It was an important place in her life.
"In grief and also in profound thanksgiving we come to this house of God," the Rev. David Hoyle, the dean of Westminster, said as the state funeral began. "Here, where Queen Elizabeth was married and crowned, we gather from across the nation, from the Commonwealth and from the nations of the world."
The funeral service was attended by about 2,000 mourners, including hundreds of dignitaries such as President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Millions more watched around the world.
"It's just such a special moment," Canton resident Valerie Degenhard said as she ate a cranberry orange scone with clotted cream.
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The English breakfast, provided by Carpe Diem, included a cucumber sandwich, strawberries and English Breakfast tea.
Thirteen-year-old Mari Orn was among the viewers at the theater. She and her mom, Jayme Orn, were able to catch the service before the younger Orn had to head off to school at St. Paul's Catholic School in North Canton.
"I really like British history and this is a big moment in history," the eighth grader said.
Jayme Orn and her daughter have a mutual appreciation of the royal family and their place in history.
"When you look back on the English-speaking world, you can date events by who was monarch," the elder Orn said. "We lived in the era of Queen Elizabeth and now we live in the era of King Charles."
This is the first time a state funeral has been held since Sir Winston Churchill's in 1965.
'I just wanted to see it.'
Cindy Bagocius was in England when the queen's mother died and witnessed the outpouring of love for the royal family.
The response of the queen's subjects, as well as mourners worldwide, is moving and humbling, the North Canton resident said.
"I thought this was a fitting response of the Canton community," Bagocius said of the viewing at the theater. "It offered us an opportunity to do it in the company of others."
While not an avid royal watcher, Bagocius said she had a respectful interest in the queen and her family.
"My father is a peer of the queen. He was born in 1922 and there is that peer connection," she said. "Prince Charles is my peer. We are the same age."
For Carolin Auman, she watched the queen's coronation in 1953 as a 16-year-old girl. She never imagined watching her funeral.
"I just wanted to see it," the Green resident said. She joined her daughter, Canton resident and owner of Carpe Diem Cathy Wyatt.
Like Auman, Dengenhard has watched the queen's reign as it spanned her lifetime.
"She's been the queen my entire life," the Canton resident said. "They have a special way and I have enjoyed watching the younger royals as Kate and William have shown their life with the children."
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With no TV, Canton resident H. Paul Schwitzgebel took the opportunity to come to the Palace to watch the historic event.
The 80-year-old said the workings of the queen and royal family were not central to him but he has found himself reflecting on government and how different it is across the world.
With the death of the 96-year-old queen, who was the longest-serving monarch in history, and her son King Charles III ascending to the throne, times are changing and evolving, Bagocius said.
"(King Charles III) has risen to the position. He's earned it," she said. "There is a new sense of support from his own family ― from his sons."
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Splash park switch: Massillon proposes relocation to Wampler Park
MASSILLON – The city is tweaking plans for constructing a memorial splash park.
The proposed Jake Roberson Memorial Splash Park — originally planned for Reservoir Park in northeast Massillon — now will be built on the city's southwest side at Wampler Park, 1818 Main Ave. W.
Last spring, City Council voted to nix a state funding appropriation for the effort at Reservoir Park, as the bulk of members preferred a more central location in the city and didn't want to damage the aesthetics at the park. That action precipitated a move to another park.
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Wampler Park has more than adequate parking, a playground, pavilion and a restroom facility that can be redone to accommodate people with disabilities, said Mayor Kathy Catazaro-Perry, making the locale a prime spot to house a splash park.
"The (Wampler) site stood out because of lots and lots of parking there, while Reservoir Park would need to be renovated," said the mayor, adding that an existing park pavilion can be upgraded to complement an adjacent splash park.
"(Wampler) is a park we can take and make great improvements to," she added.
Wampler Park has 19 acres of land, and a splash park there would total about 8,000 square feet, said Steve Pedro, the city's director of Parks and Recreation. The proposed water park has yet to be designed and would require City Council approval.
The Jake Roberson Memorial Splash Park has been on the city's radar for the past few years, as more than half of the estimated $1.6 million needed for construction has been committed since 2018.
About $750,000 has been acquired through state grants, said David Maley, the city's economic development director. Meanwhile, $300,000 has been set aside via American Rescue Plan Act funding. The Roberson family has also pitched in $100,000.
As additional funding and construction plans fall in line, Maley said ground could be broken on the project next year.
Last week, the Massillon Recreation Board voted 4-1 to approve Wampler as the site for a splash park. Catazaro-Perry said the Roberson family is on board with the new location.
"All pieces seem to be fitting together," the mayor said.
City Councilman Ted Herncane, D-at large, applauded the splash park's move to Wampler Park.
"I think the splash pad is a good idea, and I'm glad we could come to a consensus on the location," said Herncane, adding that Reservoir Park was "not a good location."
Reservoir Park is more serene and conducive to walking, Herncane said, noting that a splash park didn't seem to fit well there.
Jake Roberson was 2005 graduate of Washington High School
Jake Roberson was a springboard diver who graduated in 2005 from Washington High School, earning a scholarship to Drexel University, and later landed a spot as a team diver at Sea World.
He drowned in 2017 while living in California.
The notion for a splash park came during a memorial service in the spring 2017 at the high school, when Catazaro-Perry suggested to the Roberson family that a splash park in Massillon would be a positive and long-lasting way to memorialize Jake. Sharon Roberson, his mother, and his father, Philip, agreed.
If built, the park would be available for public use and free of charge.
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What's new at the Mu? Children's artwork at center of show
The Massillon Museum invites the public to view"Artwork by Members of the Boys and Girls Club of Massillon"from Sept. 17 through Nov. 2 in the Museum’s Fred F. Silk Community Room Gallery.
About the exhibition
The annual exhibition showcases the children’s artwork, rewards creativity, and raises awareness for the work of the Boys and Girls Club of Massillon.
This show will be divided into three age groups and several categories: watercolor, pastel, acrylic paint, collage, mixed media, monochromatic, multi-colored drawing, and group projects. The winners will be recognized with a ribbon next to their artwork and a prize. All members with pieces in the show will receive certificates.
The Boys and Girls Club of Massillon, which serves children ages six through 18, helps young people thrive by focusing on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. The Massillon Museum is pleased to collaborate with the organization to enhance the cultural life of the community.
More to see
MassMu guests can also view "Missing History of Massillon: Unheard African American Stories; Daric M. Gill: The Absolutes" (through Sept. 21); "Barrie Kaufman: A Fragile Environment" (Oct. 1 through Nov. 30); “Carry On”: A Century of Swing"in the Paul Brown Museum; and Collection Snapshot: Faces of Massillon Business, The Paul Brown/Massillon Tiger Football History Timeline, the Massillon History Gallery, the Immel Circus, Innovators of Massillon, and the Albert E. Hise Fine and Decorative Arts Gallery are always on display. A 1916 Massillon-manufactured Russell steam engine can be seen in the garden on the east side of the building.
Details
What − "Artwork by Members of the Boys and Girls Club of Massillon" Exhibition
When − Sept. 17 through Nov. 2. Show is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; and 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Where − MassMu, 121 Lincoln Way East, downtown Massillon.
Where − MassMu, 121 Lincoln Way East, downtown Massillon.
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Triad-Based Beauty Brand Defies the Odds and Celebrates 55 Years in Business
High Point, NC | September 19, 2022 - “Thank you, thank you, thank you” is what Dudley brand leader Ursula Dudley Oglesby, president of High Point based Dudley Beauty Corp, LLC, wants to tell customers, employees and partners who have supported the global hair care and cosmetic company for over five decades. The brand will celebrate its 55th Anniversary September 25 & 26 at Joseph S. Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. With 65% of U.S. businesses failing after 10 years according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there’s plenty to be grateful for. Founded in 1967 by Oglesby’s parents Dr. Joe L. Dudley Sr. and Dr Eunice M. Dudley, Dudley’s offers over 300 professional and retail textured hair care and personal care cosmetics directly to consumers, cosmetologists, barbers and beauty schools nationally and internationally.
Even with businesses being hit hard during the pandemic, Dudley’s continues to prove that one of its superpowers is resilience. “The key is our ability to pivot quickly and to be creative. During the pandemic, we created a program for professional cosmetologists to earn money as well as we began selling hand sanitizer,” shares Oglesby.
Currently, a huge re-branding effort is underway that includes a new logo and new products. “We’re continuing to grow and expand in different areas,” states Oglesby who is on a mission to serve future generations, “Additionally we’ve started a new foundation called Dudley Beauty Cares Inc. which focuses on fostering entrepreneurship in the Black community.”
The two-day celebration is a power-packed weekend of education, motivation and fun that includes the 55th Anniversary Emerald Ball & Runway Show, educational classes for beauty professionals & students, yoga and more.
About Dudley Beauty Corp, LLC
In June 2008, Dr. Joe L. Dudley and Dr. Eunice M. Dudley restructured the Dudley conglomerate and turned over all day-to-day responsibilities to their daughter, Ursula Dudley Oglesby who began Dudley Beauty Corp, LLC. In partnership with the professional cosmetologist, the company is dedicated to providing exceptional products, educational opportunities and customer service. | https://www.yesweekly.com/business/triad-based-beauty-brand-defies-the-odds-and-celebrates-55-years-in-business/article_12526f10-384f-11ed-94f2-43ffc9c53da1.html | 2022-09-19T21:52:20Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/business/triad-based-beauty-brand-defies-the-odds-and-celebrates-55-years-in-business/article_12526f10-384f-11ed-94f2-43ffc9c53da1.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
HPU to Welcome 8,000 Visitors During Fall Family Weekend
Local restaurants, hotels and shops experience an economic boost in business during each HPU Family Weekend.
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 19, 2022 – High Point University Family Weekend will welcome approximately 8,000 visitors to the city of High Point on Sept. 23-25, bringing an economic boost to the community. The event gives both HPU students and their families time to experience everything the university and city have to offer.
Local restaurants, hotels and shops experience a $1.4 million economic boost in business during each HPU Family Weekend. Each year, HPU welcomes more than 100,000 visitors for admissions, athletic, cultural and community events.
“High Point University continues to provide relevant opportunities for their students and parents to engage with our city,” says Melody Burnett, president of Visit High Point. “Furthermore, Fall Family Weekend alone generates an estimated 8,000 visitors, which translates to $1,453,388 of economic impact on our local economy. Hospitality businesses such as restaurants, retail and lodging will be directly impacted by this influx of visitors this weekend.”
Businesses like the J.H. Adams Inn look forward to the Fall Family Weekend each year. Bethany Whitt O’Dell, guest services manager at the J.H. Adams Inn, says they love being the “home away from home” for HPU families.
“It is truly a treat for us to host the wonderful people who come to visit their students,” says Whitt O’Dell. “This is a great opportunity for guaranteed revenue for not only our property but all the local businesses. As this is such a fun weekend, we love the happy spirit that comes with our visitors. Our staff enjoys serving these family members and seeing individuals get to know one another, sharing their common experiences as HPU parents.”
During the weekend, HPU families can look forward to tours at the Nido and Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum, a 5K family fun run, concerts, athletic events and more. The main event of the weekend is on Saturday, Sept. 24 in the Qubein Arena, featuring award-winning country singer Chris Lane and an ABBA Tribute Band.
“Family Weekend supports our students, families and our community,” says Erica Vernon, assistant vice president for Family Engagement and Annual Giving. “This time not only allows our HPU students to reconnect with their families at events hosted on campus, but they also spend time exploring the new developments throughout the local area as they spend time dining, shopping and relaxing in High Point and our surrounding communities.”
At High Point University, every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people.® HPU, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a liberal arts institution with 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students. U.S. News & World Report has ranked HPU the No. 1 Best Regional College in the South for 11 consecutive years and the No. 1 Most Innovative Regional College in the South for eight consecutive years. The Princeton Review named HPU in the 2023 edition of “The Best 388 Colleges” and on the Best Southeastern Colleges “2023 Best Colleges: Region by Region” list. HPU was also recognized among the Top 20 in the nation for Best-Run Colleges, Best Career Services, Most Beautiful Campus, Most Active Student Government Association, Best College Dorms and Best Campus Food, as well as a Great School for Business/Finance Majors and a Great School for Communication Majors. For 12 years in a row, HPU has been named a College of Distinction with special recognition for career development, business and education programs. The university has 64 undergraduate majors, 66 undergraduate minors and 19 graduate degree programs. It is a member of the NCAA, Division I and the Big South Conference. Visit High Point University on the web at highpoint.edu. | https://www.yesweekly.com/education/hpu-to-welcome-8-000-visitors-during-fall-family-weekend/article_1e66b332-3846-11ed-bfe3-9b2f9dd8b2f0.html | 2022-09-19T21:52:26Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/education/hpu-to-welcome-8-000-visitors-during-fall-family-weekend/article_1e66b332-3846-11ed-bfe3-9b2f9dd8b2f0.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
High Point Theatre takes Manhattan and Motown
Global film festival and musical tribute performance scheduled for this weekend
HIGH POINT, N.C. (Sept. 19, 2022) – High Point Theatre is scheduled to host a global film festival, Manhattan Short, and special musical tribute, “Smokey & Me,” this weekend, respectively.
The 25th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival – beginning September 22 through October 2 – unites more than 100,00 film lovers from around the world in over 300 cinemas, universities, museums, libraries, and art centers spanning six continents to view and vote on ten short films (18 minutes and under). The films are finalists in the annual festival and allows the audience to select their favorites. Attendees vote for Best Film and Best Actor awards at each participating venue. Every short film selected will automatically become qualified for the 2023 Oscars.
The final ten Manhattan Short finalists were selected from eight countries with films from Scotland, Czech & Slovakia, Spain, Australia, Finland and Lebanon, alongside two films each from France and USA.
“Smokey & Me,” starring Tony-nominated performer Charl Brown, will highlight the inspirational story celebrating the life, and music and the career of acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson, once pronounced by Bob Dylan as America’s “greatest living poet.”
The performance is effortlessly captured by Brown, who received a Tony nomination for his portrayal of the icon in Motown: The Musical. Act one of this production celebrates Smokey’s story and many of his biggest hits over his four-decade span. Act two explores the story, Broadway history and hits of the actor who portrayed Smokey nightly, ending with a medley of his iconic songs.
“We’re honored to be one of the participating venues to host the world’s first global film festival,” said High Point Theatre Director David Briggs. “Those enthusiasts that love films will surely enjoy this unique experience and to be part of the selection process. We’re also excited to have Charl Brown joining us for a special tribute to such a musical legend. Smokey Robinson continues to leave a lasting imprint on music lovers, young and old.”
For more information regarding the upcoming performance season and to purchase tickets, please contact the box office Monday – Friday from noon to 5 p.m. at 336.887.3001 or visit www.highpointtheatre.com.
Who: Manhattan Short Film Festival
What: Global film festival screenings
Where: High Point Theatre
220 E. Commerce
High Point, NC 27260
When: Thursday and Friday, Sept. 22-23
6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Who: Smokey & Me
What: Musical tribute performance
Where: High Point Theatre
220 E. Commerce
High Point, NC 27260
When: Saturday, Sept. 24
7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
A full-service, state-of-the-art, downtown venue with excellent visibility, high-quality sound and lighting, as well as projection and streaming capabilities, High Point Theatre customizes every production for patrons and rental clients. Located within the International Home Furnishings Center, the worldwide headquarters for High Point Furniture Market, High Point Theatre offers a 900-seat performing arts auditorium with continental-style seating.
The City of High Point aims to serve as the catalyst for bringing together the community’s human, economic and civic resources for the purpose of creating the single most livable, safe and prosperous community in America.
For more information on the City, visit www.highpointnc.gov. | https://www.yesweekly.com/film/high-point-theatre-takes-manhattan-and-motion/article_46494eb0-3845-11ed-98a1-f7f980dbd18a.html | 2022-09-19T21:52:32Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/film/high-point-theatre-takes-manhattan-and-motion/article_46494eb0-3845-11ed-98a1-f7f980dbd18a.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
RiverRun and Indie Lens Pop-Up Announce New Season
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (SEPTEMBER 19, 2022)—INDEPENDENT LENS has announced a new season of Indie Lens Pop-Up, the long-running community screening series that has brought people together for more than 15 years for community-driven conversations around its thought-provoking documentaries. The screening series will feature both in-person and virtual events in more than 50 cities across the U.S., including screenings done in partnership with the RiverRun International Film Festival.
Through its roster of four films this season, Indie Lens Pop-Up will spark conversations on pressing topics impacting communities around the U.S. today, including the criminal justice system, welfare injustice, disability stereotyping, and the overdose crisis, each through the lens of intimate, personal stories. Each film will make its television debut on INDEPENDENT LENS, PBS’s award-winning documentary anthology series, and will be available to stream on the PBS Video app.
The 2022-2023 Indie Lens Pop-Up lineup includes the following documentaries:
- In “Move Me,” filmmaker Kelsey Peterson turns the lens on her own journey towards redefining who she is following a life-altering spinal cord injury that takes away both function and sensation from the chest down, essentially robbing her of her self-identities as an athlete and dancer.
- Colin Askey’s “Love in the Time of Fentanyl,” looks beyond the stigma of injection drug users, revealing the work of the Overdose Prevention Society and the courage of those facing tragedy in a neighborhood often referred to as ground zero of the overdose crisis.
- Based on the groundbreaking book, “Storming Caesars Palace” from filmmaker Hazel Gurland-Pooler, spotlights the life of Ruby Duncan, a cotton-picker who fights the welfare system and ends up a White House advisor.
- To close out the Indie Lens Pop-Up season, “Free Chol Soo Lee,” from filmmakers Julie Ha and Eugene Yi, follows the rollercoaster life story of Chol Soo Lee, a Korean immigrant wrongfully convicted of murder who inspired a movement to free him.
“We are honored to continue as an Indie Lens partner along with PBS NC and bring these important films and discussions to our local and regional community,” said RiverRun Executive Director Rob Davis.
Indie Lens Pop-Up events provide a space to watch and discuss timely issues explored in its award-winning documentaries, at hundreds of events hosted in person by partners across the nation, and virtually via OVEE, the INDEPENDENT LENS digital viewing platform. Since its inception in 2005, more than 6,850 Indie Lens Pop-Up events have brought an estimated 410,000 participants together to discuss issues that impact local communities.
“RiverRun’s partnership with Indie Lens Pop-Up provides an open, engaging space for community members of diverse backgrounds and beliefs to watch films from the award-winning INDEPENDENT LENS series,” RiverRun Community and Education Director Jane McKim said. “We hope these screenings provide a platform to spark conversation and connect people to local resources.”
About Indie Lens Pop-Up
Indie Lens Pop-Up is a neighborhood series that brings people together—virtually and in person—for film screenings and community-driven conversations. Featuring documentaries seen on PBS'sINDEPENDENT LENS, Indie Lens Pop-Up draws local residents, leaders, and organizations together to discuss what matters most, from newsworthy topics, to family and community relationships. Make friends, share stories, and join the conversation. For more information, visitpbs.org/independentlens/indie-lens-pop-u
About INDEPENDENT LENS
INDEPENDENT LENS is an Emmy® Award-winning weekly PBS series airing Monday nights at 10 p.m. ET. The acclaimed series, with Lois Vossen as executive producer, features documentaries united by the creative freedom, artistic achievement, and unflinching visions of independent filmmakers. Presented by ITVS, the series is funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people, with additional funding from Acton Family Giving, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Wyncote Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit pbs.org/independentlens. Join the conversation: facebook.com/independentlens and on Twitter @IndependentLens.
About RiverRun
The RiverRun International Film Festival is a non-profit cultural organization dedicated to the role of cinema as a conduit of powerful ideas and diverse viewpoints. Founded in 1998, RiverRun is a competitive event that annually showcases new films from both established and emerging filmmakers around the world. Each spring, RiverRun screens new narrative, documentary, short, student and animated films, offering both audience and jury prizes in competition categories.
RiverRun will celebrate its Silver Anniversary next year, with the 25th RiverRun International Film Festival running April 13-22, 2023 | https://www.yesweekly.com/film/riverrun-and-indie-lens-pop-up-announce-new-season/article_8581169a-3835-11ed-bfd3-5f0cc447dd46.html | 2022-09-19T21:52:38Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/film/riverrun-and-indie-lens-pop-up-announce-new-season/article_8581169a-3835-11ed-bfd3-5f0cc447dd46.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Boykin Bottled in Bond Single Barrel Rye Release Information
September 24, 2022, at 1:00 pm EST
Purchase Limits:
1 Limited Edition Per Customer
2 Standard Edition Per Customer
Broad Branch is proud to announce the fall release of our Boykin Bottled in Bond Single Barrel Rye! We had a hard time picking just one barrel, so get ready for a double barrel release! Distilled, bottled, and aged in Winston-Salem, these barrels will give you a uniquely delicious North Carolina whiskey experience! While Boykin Cask 5 leans into the savoy side of rye whiskey, making you think about fall hikes in the Appalachian Mountains, Cask 6 showcases sweeter notes bringing grandma’s stewed apples to mind. We are excited to share these barrels with you!
Join us Saturday, September 24th at 1 pm for this Boykin Single Barrel release. Boykin Rye can be purchased in our tasting room in downtown Winston-Salem, located at 756 N. Trade St, or in limited quantities at your local ABC store.
In partnership with renowned American artist, Bob Timberlake, this special Rye blend was inspired by Bob's experiences hunting upland game in Scotland where each day was celebrated with a "dram" of Single Malt Scotch, the native spirit. Bob wanted to create his vision for American upland game hunting by combining his sporting dog of choice, Boykin Spaniel, which is a native American Breed, with our native Spirit, Rye Whiskey. North Carolina is known for upland game hunting, particularly quail, and Broad Branch has incorporated the passion and rich sporting heritage in crafting this versatile expression of America's quintessential spirit. Celebrate every day in the field with a new breed of rye.
As with previous releases, Boykin is offered as a "Bottled in Bond" spirit at 100 proof. Two editions are available. Limited to a quantity of 75, our premium edition bottles are each signed, numbered, and painted by Bob. Limited to a quantity of 195, our standard edition bottles are hand-signed and personally inspected by Bob.
This signature release is handcrafted from 100% prairie rye and aged for 4 years in new oak barrels. Like its namesake, the more time you spend in its company, the more you will be rewarded by its unique character. Whatever the hunt, wherever the field, you've found the right companion.
A portion of proceeds from each sale will benefit the Boykin Spaniel Society.
Cask 5 Barrel Details / Purchase Details
Age: 4 Years
Proof:100
Yield: 276
Standard Edition: $99.95 + tax
Limited Edition: $149.95 + tax
Cask 5 opens with aromas of wildflower honey, mint, and evergreens. The palate offers notes of rye spice, chocolate, and hints of apple. The finish is long & spicy, complemented with chocolate and coffee notes.
Cask 6 Barrel Details / Purchase Details
Age: 4 Years
Proof:100
Yield: 282
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CELEBRATION:
Hispanic Heritage Month
Greensboro NC (9/19/22) – In collaboration with the Hispanic League, the Greensboro Symphony (GSO) is excited to present Celebration: Hispanic Heritage Month on September 24th, 2022, in beautiful downtown Greensboro’s Lebauer Park from 6PM to 8PM. The free event will feature Josie Borges & Mariachi Los Galleros, Alejandro Galvez’s traditional Aztec dancing, Ballet Folclorico Corazón de Mexico, as well as multiple food trucks and family-friendly activities, all leading up to Mariachi Cobre with GSO streamed live in the park!
GSO’s season-opening concert features Epcot Center’s Mariachi Cobre who will take the stage in the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts at 8PM. Joined by the entire Greensboro Symphony, be prepared to experience Mariachi music on a scale that you’ve never dreamed! While there would be no better way to experience such a massive collaboration than live in the Tanger Center, feel free to lay down a blanket in Lebauer Park, pick up some dinner at a food truck, and watch the concert streamed live on a massive screen!
Don’t miss out on an evening of free fun, fantastic music, and phenomenal dance, when GSO and the Hispanic League present Celebration: Hispanic Heritage Month!
About the Greensboro Symphony:
Founded in 1959, the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra strives to enrich the cultural life of Greensboro and surrounding areas with the highest quality music and music education programs. This nonprofit organization impacts tens of thousands of lives annually by presenting concerts, special events, and targeted educational opportunities for students in four North Carolina counties - one of the largest suites of music education programs among Southeastern orchestras. | https://www.yesweekly.com/foodanddrink/greensboro-symphony-and-hispanic-league-present-celebration-hispanic-heritage-month/article_149bafe2-3841-11ed-81a8-8b373eb51666.html | 2022-09-19T21:52:50Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/foodanddrink/greensboro-symphony-and-hispanic-league-present-celebration-hispanic-heritage-month/article_149bafe2-3841-11ed-81a8-8b373eb51666.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
N.C. State Fair announces NC Beer Night Friday, October 14
Join us at the NC Public House on Friday, October 14, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for NC Beer Night at the N.C. State Fair! Along with pouring an exciting array of beers from North Carolina craft breweries, we will have several brewing education opportunities for our guests.
Have you ever wondered more about how beer is made? Come and talk with our panel of brewers during the "Ask a Brewer" question and answer session.
Also, we'll host representatives from Wake Tech's brewing education program, Raleigh's local homebrew club CARBOY, and have a brewing equipment demonstration provided by Atlantic Brew Supply.
Don't miss this fun and informative event taking place at the NC Public House in the South Lobby of historic Dorton Arena near the SkyGazer Ferris wheel!
Click below to buy your Kegs & Corks Pass to save on admission to both the N.C. State Fair and NC Public House. Advance Kegs & Corks Passes are $17 online only until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, October 13. Gate price for admission to the N.C. State Fair and the NC Public House combined is $23 if you wait until you arrive.
Kegs & Corks Passes are valid any one day of the 2022 N.C. State Fair, and may be purchased for any day, not just for NC Beer Night. Valid for guests 21+, identification will be checked at the doors of the NC Public House. | https://www.yesweekly.com/foodanddrink/n-c-state-fair-announces-nc-beer-night-friday-october-14/article_70c1e3de-3825-11ed-a6f4-cfe456bddb25.html | 2022-09-19T21:52:56Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/foodanddrink/n-c-state-fair-announces-nc-beer-night-friday-october-14/article_70c1e3de-3825-11ed-a6f4-cfe456bddb25.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Pickle Pizza—A Big “Dill” at the Carolina Classic Fair
America’s Finest Fair Food Found On The Strates Shows Midway
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (SEPTEMBER 19, 2022)—It may not be the prettiest food on the midway, but “Pickle Pizza” will be one of the more unique foods scheduled to debut at the Carolina Classic Fair. Pickle Pizza joins other classic and innovative carnival meals on this year’s midway culinary lineup. The Carolina Classic Fair takes place in Winston-Salem September 30 through October 9.
“It’s no surprise that Carolina Classic Fair customers love to eat! It’s one of the top reasons why people attend the annual fall tradition,” said Marty Biniasz, Manager of Marketing for the Strates Shows. “Along with Funnel Cakes, Deep Fried Oreos, a Foot Long Corn Dog and Frosted Flakes Chicken, Pickle Pizza will a MUST EAT in 2022.”
Pickle Pizza is a featured item crafted by midway concessioners Doug and Lori Dills … and yes “Dills” is really their last name! The pie is made with hand tossed dough, a special dill flavored dressing sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese and dill seasoning. Layered on top are thin slices of bright green pickles. Fairgoers describe the taste as tangy, sweet and savory all in one bite.
“What sets Strates Shows midway food apart is the quality of the ingredients used and the freshness of the final product served to the fairgoer,” said Biniasz. “Most of the menu items are made to order in front of the customer. Additionally, due to the volume of product sold, new batches are always in production.”
In addition to Pickle Pizza, this year’s bill-of-fare ranges from time-honored carnival favorites to limited-edition, deep-fried novelty treats only found at the Fair.
The Dills have another popular item—a taste of “breakfast” anytime on the midway at the “Chicken On A Stick” concession located behind the Grandstand. They dip chicken fingers in batter, roll them in Frosted Flakes and drop them in the fryer. As “Tony the Tiger” says, “They’re Great!”
Not satisfied with a standard sized Corn Dog? Fontana Foods features a giant sized, foot long corn dog at their location behind the Grandstand. Freshly dipped in batter and fried, corn dogs are the ultimate, traditional Fair food served on a stick.
Other Midway Food highlights include:
- Funnel Cakes with Ice Cream, Dills Concessions. A fair favorite served with your choice of ice cream. The warmness of the cake combines with the cool topping to create a carnival snack that you’ll want to share with friends and family.
- Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions, Fontana Foods. Slowly grilled on skillet of peppers and onions, this semi-sweet sausage has been served by Pal Fontana and family for over 40 years.
- Deep Fried Oreos, Dills Concessions. Delectable Oreos are dipped in sweet batter and then fried, serviced with a sprinkling of powdered sugar.
Advance discounted admission tickets and Strates Ride vouchers to the Carolina Classic Fair are available through Ticketmaster, the Fair’s website at CarolinaClassicFair.com, the Fairgrounds’ Box Office located in the Annex (414 Deacon Blvd, 27105, Monday–Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and at the new Hanes Mall Store location. The Carolina Classic Fairground Box Office will offer extended hours the week of September 26 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) leading up to the Fair opening day. All online advance ticket sales will end at midnight on September 29.
Online sales will be promoted via the Fair’s social media links on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter @CClassicFair and Instagram. Advance Tickets can be purchased with no convenience charges at the Fairgrounds Box Office.
About the Strates Shows - The Strates Shows is a 99-year-old family-owned and operated outdoor amusement and carnival business with headquarters in Orlando, Florida. Founded in 1923 by Greek immigrant James E. Strates as the Southern Tier Shows in Elmira, New York, the Strates Shows is one of America’s premiere providers of carnival midways. Over the decades, the Strates Shows has brought many innovations to the carnival industry, including cooperative promotions, a centralized ticket system, advance ticket sales, and the FunCard electronic ticketing system that utilizes bar codes to control access to carnival rides on the midway and provides seamless, transparent accounting to partners. The Strates Shows will celebrate its centennial year of operation in 2023.
About the Carolina Classic Fair
Celebrating its 140th year in 2022, the Carolina Classic Fair is owned and operated by the City of Winston-Salem after being donated to the City by the Winston-Salem Foundation in 1969. The 10-day annual Fair features nationally renowned musical entertainment, delicious food, and beverages, exhibits for livestock, poultry, fine arts and crafts, a world-class carnival with numerous rides and games, and many more activities. The Carolina Classic Fair at the time of opening day will follow all state and local health and safety protocols. For more information on the Carolina Classic Fair, please visit CarolinaClassicFair.com. | https://www.yesweekly.com/foodanddrink/pickle-pizza-a-big-dill-at-the-carolina-classic-fair/article_389dbab2-3822-11ed-bce4-07abc4e9e1c9.html | 2022-09-19T21:53:03Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/foodanddrink/pickle-pizza-a-big-dill-at-the-carolina-classic-fair/article_389dbab2-3822-11ed-bce4-07abc4e9e1c9.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
YouTube Macabre Celebrities Visit Spooky Woods
The Grimm-Life Collective Tours Top 13 U.S. Haunts
ARCHDALE, NC, September 19, 2022— Kersey Valley Attractions’ Spooky Woods gets ready to host Michael and Jessica Kolence, co-hosts of the online sensation The Grimm-Life Collective, for a behind-the-scenes tour of Spooky Woods on Tuesday, September 20 as part of their tour of Hauntworld.com’s Top 13 U.S. Haunts of 2022.
“We are truly honored and excited to have the opportunity to host The Grimm-Life Collective,” said Tony Wohlgemuth, co-owner of Kersey Valley Attractions with wife Donna Wohlgemuth. “We’ve been big fans of Michael and Jessica for several years, and now they get to come and see the year-round work that goes into all of our original set creations, costume designs, and makeup art.”
The Grimm-Life Collective received YouTube’s 100,000 Subscribers Silver Creator Award in June 2021. They now have more than 343,000 subscribers on YouTube (with as many as 4 million individual video views), 32,000 followers on Instagram and 18,000 followers on Facebook—all looking for the strange and unusual.
In addition to the current U.S. Top 13 U.S. haunted attractions tour, the Kolences seek out real-life horror locations, filming locations, famous graves, true crime locations and all of the weird, strange and odd stuff that they can find along the way. In 2023, The Grimm-Life Collective is slated to visit all of England’s top haunted attractions.
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Live Your Adventure. Choose Your Adventure. What’s Your Adventure?
Kersey Valley Attractions is a one-stop, year-round adventure park located in Archdale/High Point, NC. Kersey Valley Attractions hosts facilities for a 1.5-mile aerial zipline tours, kiddie zip line, state-of-the-art laser tag, high-tech escape rooms, bomb bowling, indoor and outdoor axe throwing with digital scoring, three levels of high-ropes courses with a 34-foot rock wall, Super Mega Ride ‘N’ Slide, and a Kersey Valley Paranormal investigative experience as well as seasonal attractions, such as Kersey Valley Christmas, the Maize Adventure corn maze, Kersey Valley Express train ride, Spooky Woods Haunted Attraction, a pumpkin patch, gem mining, Gotcha Covered t-shirt shop, various concessions, and more. Kersey Valley also hosts school groups, church groups, and scout groups; educational events on gems and fossils and at the Bee Education Center; plus, special events and corporate gatherings at their large outdoor shelter.
Kersey Valley Attractions is situated on its current 100 acres of farmland, established in 1985 as a haunted attraction on a 65-acre farm. Kersey Valley Attractions has expanded into year-round adventures with seasonal and special events, employing more than 400 staff members, creators, character actors, and visitor hosts.
If you’d like more information about this topic, or if you’d like to schedule an interview with Tony Wohlgemuth… who comes up with the fun stuff, please call 336-669-0704 or email tony@kerseyvalley.com. | https://www.yesweekly.com/kids_family/youtube-macabre-celebrities-visit-spooky-woods/article_a26babda-381c-11ed-8b56-bfe964bd5c5f.html | 2022-09-19T21:53:09Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/kids_family/youtube-macabre-celebrities-visit-spooky-woods/article_a26babda-381c-11ed-8b56-bfe964bd5c5f.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PAGEANT releases debut single “All Dolled Up (With Nowhere To Go)”
High Point, NC – North Carolina-based glam rock band Pageant will release their debut single All Dolled Up (With Nowhere To Go) on September 30. With Dylan Dynasty on drums, Dezzy Foxx on guitar, and Roxxi Dirt on bass and lead vocals, Pageant strives to shine a new light on the classic sounds of 70’s and 80’s style rock n’ roll.
Pageant’s unique sound aspires to contribute to the new generation of rock and create a sound that is unique, yet familiar. “We want to provide a listening experience that’s exciting, raw, and exhilarating,” said lead singer and bassist Roxxi Dirt. “Each song we release is one that we hope can be enjoyed by the ‘80’s metalheads’, as well as new rock fans.”
From the moody beginning to the energetic chorus, All Dolled Up has quickly become an anthem for anyone who has been so ready for something, but can’t quite reach it.
“I wrote this song during the 2020 Quarantine,” said drummer Dylan Dynasty. “It’s rooted in the feelings of being trapped and frustrated; something that so many of us were experiencing.”
“All we wanted to do was go out and play music,” said guitarist Dezzy Foxx, “but we had nowhere to play it.”
Beginning Sept. 30, the single can be streamed on Spotify, Apple Music and most other streaming platforms. The band is releasing two more singles, Howlin’ and Voodoo Kiss, later this year.
Pageant was formed online during the peak of the pandemic in 2020. Like many other musicians during that time, Dylan, Dezzy and Roxxi used the time at home to write. Recorded in a makeshift home studio, their first songs were written and released as demos on YouTube in September 2020. In May of 2022, after some reformation and lots of dedication, they traveled to Durham, NC to record their first three singles with producer Scotty Sandwich. Pageant is known for their high-energy and engaging live performances.
After playing such well-known venues as The Ramkat and The Cat’s Cradle, Pageant is quickly becoming a North Carolina fan favorite. And the rest of the country is taking notice, as well. Their TikTok followers increased by over 1200% in less than 24 hours when All Dolled Up was teased. | https://www.yesweekly.com/music/pageant-releases-debut-single-all-dolled-up-with-nowhere-to-go/article_3ba75b22-3850-11ed-adb4-073b0449e17c.html | 2022-09-19T21:53:15Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/music/pageant-releases-debut-single-all-dolled-up-with-nowhere-to-go/article_3ba75b22-3850-11ed-adb4-073b0449e17c.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Willingham Theater presents Jeff Little Trio on Saturday October 1, 2022
Award winning piano driven trio from the Blue Ridge Mountains
(YADKINVILLE, N.C.) — The Willingham Theater will present a concert with the Jeff Little Trio on Saturday, October 1st at 7:30pm. Jeff Little is an award-winning musician from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. With few exceptions, the piano does not play a prominent part in Appalachian or Americana music, and is rarely the lead instrument. But Jeff Little is an exception – and a remarkable one. Jeff has not only been recognized as a critically acclaimed musician but also a true music innovator. Little and his trio stay busy traveling the country, performing with an energy and dedication to their music that is evident at every show. Performances include The Smithsonian Institution, The National Folk Festival, American Piano Masters, and many performing arts centers, music venues, & festivals across the country.
About the Band
Jeff Little is accompanied by Steven Lewis and Luke Little to make up the well known trio. Jeff is one of the vocalists; he also plays the piano and the harmica. He has made many appearances on national public radio and PBS. 2014 was a big year for him as he was inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame.
Steve Lewis is an award - winning guitar and banjo player from Todd NC and is one of the most respected acoustic musicians in the country. Steve is well known for his flat picking on guitar and his mastery of the five - string banjo. Steve has won many championships for his guitar and banjo playing. Some of the prestigious events include the Walnut Valley Nationals, Merlefest, the Galax Old Time Fiddlers Convention, Renofest and the Wayne Henderson Guitar Competition. Steve is also a two-time national champion on the banjo. He remains an in-demand guitar and banjo teacher and is dedicated to sharing his love of music with the next generation.
Luke Little is a young and talented mandolin player whose musicianship and style expand well beyond his years. Luke's performances include the National Folk Festival, PBS Song of the Mountains, The Richmond Folk Festival and The Moss Center for the Performing Arts at Virginia Tech.
Tickets & Additional Information
What: Jeff Little Trio
When: October 1, 2022 @ 7:30pm / $20
Tickets: www.yadkinarts.org - OR - 336-679-2941
Where: Willingham Theater, Yadkin Cultural Arts Center 226 E. Main St., Yadkinville, 27055
About the Yadkin Arts Council
The Yadkin Arts Council is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to transforming lives in our community through the arts by offering opportunities to encounter, create, and participate.. We believe art is transformational. Arts open minds, frees imagination, and helps people see the world from different perspectives.
www.yadkinarts.org
About the Willingham Theater
Opened in December 2012, the Willingham Theater, the centerpiece of the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center,is an architecturally beautiful and wonderfully intimate 193-seat performing arts theater. This state-of-the-art theater space is host to a variety of engaging performances ranging from music, dance, drama, comedy, and film. The Willingham Theater is owned and operated by the Yadkin Arts Council.
*This Project was supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. www.NCArts.org.* | https://www.yesweekly.com/music/the-willingham-theater-presents-award-winning-piano-driven-trio-jeff-little-trio-oct-1/article_caa480f0-3834-11ed-b68e-d3c6afd945c1.html | 2022-09-19T21:53:21Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/music/the-willingham-theater-presents-award-winning-piano-driven-trio-jeff-little-trio-oct-1/article_caa480f0-3834-11ed-b68e-d3c6afd945c1.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Sun., Sept. 25, 4-6pm, three songwriters from the region will share their songs and the stories behind them in an intimate writers-in-the-round setting at the Crown at the Carolina Theatre.
Winner of the 2018 Chris Austin Songwriting Competition at Merlefest, Bedford Virginia’s catherine the great will join Winston-Salem’s Sam Foster and Greensboro’s Eugenius in the fifth installment of the East of Nashville Songwriters Series, which has so far featured acts such as David Childers, Momma Molasses, Emanuel Wynter, and Matty Sheets.
Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at the door.
Sam Foster is a road dog. He lives and breathes the idea that repetition and regularity are the chisels to refine his craft. Hailing from Winston-Salem, Foster emerged on the music scene in 2014 as a solo artist, and he’s taken his brand of tenacity to eager crowds all over the Southeast ever since.
Foster is a little bit country and a whole lotta rock and roll. While drawing much inspiration from legends of country music past and present, Foster’s sound can be more broadly described as rock. His roots run deep into the veins of American music, and he’s continually inspired by folk, soul, Southern rock, and rhythm and blues, drawing comparisons to such singer-songwriters as Jason Isbell and Bruce Springsteen.
Some of his first memories are of the music his parents listened to, especially Dwight Yoakam. “I saw a music video of his when I was like 4 or 5 years old and thought he looked cooler than anything singing and playing guitar,” Foster says.
The best part about being a songwriter, in Foster’s opinion, is the craft of putting an idea to paper, making it rhyme, then making it make sense—and then filling it up by working it out with a band. “I write the songs for myself, but if just one person connects with it and they feel the same way I felt the first time I heard Springsteen’s “Thunder Road,” then that’s icing on the cake.” Foster will be presenting stripped down versions of songs off his recent album, Heatwaves (June 2022)—“it’s the material I’ve felt most confident about as an artist”—and perhaps others.
Regarding music’s place in his own life, Foster says, “It’s catharsis. Whether I’m writing and performing my own material, or listening to records - it’s a way of processing emotions. There’s records and songs that have pulled me through some rough nights on a bender at 3AM. There’s records and songs that have been there to help celebrate good times. Music is life changing and life sustaining.”
North Carolina native Eugenius is a rapper, producer, and songwriter. Born Timothy Eugene Peterson to a preacher and a playwright, he suffered from stage fright for most of his childhood, but found solace in hip-hop as a young teen. Drawing inspiration from his faith and life experiences, he began putting his thoughts to music and hasn’t stopped since.
Growing up in a Christian household with a Bermudan mother, Gospel and island music (reggae, calypso, soca, and more) formed the soundtrack to his upbringing. Encountering Blackwell’s Reality Check, though, changed his life. “I’d never heard such wit and humor and sincerity from a ‘gospel rapper.’” That’s when Peterson picked up the pen, and he and Blackwell eventually became friends.
Timothy’s faith deeply informs his music and the diversity of music he pursues and studies: “God is my favorite artist. The Bible even says that we’re his masterpieces.” While he loves all kinds of music, he is mainly a rapper: “Rap is such a fun medium because the traditional 16-bar verse is kind of a puzzle—how am I going to say what I want, make it rhyme, and stay on beat all at the same time?” But he’s also willing to break the rules of the form: “who’s saying I can’t rhyme over a 5/4 time signature or start singing in the middle of the verse?”
He regularly collaborates with his friend DEViANt Sounds, and follows musicians such as Sonny Miles (who he got to meet at the Flat Iron), Free Derrick Hardy, Lil Kawaii. Eugenius is working on a new project due to drop this coming winter, with several side projects in the works, as well.
catherine the great is the solo project of Catherine Backus (the skipperdees, After Jack). While the project primarily exists as a repository for her feelings, her sad songs have drawn numerous accolades, including first place at the Merlefest Chris Austin Songwriting Contest, fourth place at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Songwriter Showcase, and finalist in the Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards. Over the course of her career, she's shared stages with folks like Molly Tuttle, Kim Richey, Willie Watson, and Ben Sollee.
With too many musicians to list as influences, Catherine attributes some of her strongest inspiration to “a couple Anaïs Mitchell albums and an Alice Munro short story collection” she was given by her now-wife in her early 20s. “That combination probably made me much better at my craft, and a better human, to boot.” She and her wife—a fellow musician and songwriter—met at an Eddie’s Attic Songwriter Shootout in 2012. “We both lost that night, but I think we won in the long run.”
For Catherine, songwriting is comparable to distilling: “it’s an act of taking the biggest ideas and stories and feelings and condensing them into (ideally) three minutes or so; when it works, it feels a little like magic, every time.” Her songwriting is focused on kindness and love, written to encourage “folks to be a little kinder to themselves and each other. And maybe to tell somebody they love them, if they’re so moved.”
Outside of performance, music is also central to her work as a music therapist; she sees that work as an enormous privilege that is also incredibly fulfilling: “I get to make music every day with people at all stages of life, from early childhood to the dying process.”
ABOUT THE SERIES
Hosted by Colin Cutler and sponsored by YES! Weekly, the series has one more appearance lined up this year in the Crown at the Carolina Theatre. The purpose of the East of Nashville series is to highlight the diverse voices and backgrounds in the region’s music, while also exploring shared threads of storytelling and musical exploration. | https://www.yesweekly.com/music/yes-weekly-presents-song-writers-in-the-round-sept-25-at-the-crown-at-the/article_fd22866c-3848-11ed-b4a1-b77613317f70.html | 2022-09-19T21:53:27Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/music/yes-weekly-presents-song-writers-in-the-round-sept-25-at-the-crown-at-the/article_fd22866c-3848-11ed-b4a1-b77613317f70.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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- Webb Simpson is an assistant captain for the United States team. The 2011 Wyndham Championship winner is a Quail Hollow member who has three Presidents Cup appearances and three Ryder Cup appearances to his credit.
- The full United States team includes automatic qualifiers Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele, Sam Burns, Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas and Tony Finau along with captain’s picks Kisner, Jordan Spieth, Collin Morikawa, Max Homa, Billy Horschel and Wake Forest University alumnus Cameron Young.
- Joohyung “Tom” Kim earned his way onto the International Team with his victory in last month’s Wyndham Championship. After opening the tournament with a quadruple-bogey eight on the first hole, Kim battled back and captured his first PGA TOUR event beating the field by five strokes. With the win, he became the youngest winner in tournament history, the 20th first-time PGA TOUR winner in tournament history, although he had six international wins to his credit, and the 20th international winner in tournament history.
“It’s crazy. I can’t believe I’ll be able to play the Presidents Cup,” Kim told The Golfing Hub. “It’s something I’ve watched all the time so it’s going to be exciting, and hopefully, I can be a good contribution. I’m a lot younger than all the guys on the team so hopefully I can bring that young energy and just be a kid out there and have all the fun we have. As long as we come together as a team, we’re going to have a chance.”
- International Team Captain Trevor Immelman selected 2016 Wyndham Championship winner Si Woo Kim as one of his captain’s picks. The South Korean golfer recorded 11 top-25s in 29 starts this season, including finishing tied for eighth at the Sanderson Farms Championship.
- Also on the International Team are 2005 Wyndham Championship winner K.J. Choi and 2014 champion Camillo Villegas – both serving as assistant captains.
- The full International Team includes automatic qualifiers Adam Scott, Mito Pereira, Tom Kim, Corey Conners, Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im along with captain’s picks Cameron Davis, Si Woo Kim, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, K.H. Lee, Sebastian Munoz and Taylor Pendrith.
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Wyndham Destinations is the world’s largest vacation ownership business with more than 245 vacation club resorts around the world that offer a contemporary take on the timeshare model. The brand portfolio — featuring Club Wyndham®, WorldMark® by Wyndham, Margaritaville Vacation Club® by Wyndham, and Shell Vacations Club — offers travelers the chance to own their vacation and explore places they’ve never visited before, year after year. More than 850,000 owners enjoy stays in a home away from home, featuring spacious suites with separate bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens, living and dining areas, as well as resort-style amenities and services. Wyndham Destinations is part of Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE: TNL). Learn more at WyndhamDestinations.com. | https://www.yesweekly.com/sports/seven-wyndham-championship-past-champions-including-reigning-champ-tom-kim-set-for-2022-presidents-cup/article_d185c0b4-383e-11ed-86da-8f450ed94883.html | 2022-09-19T21:53:39Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/sports/seven-wyndham-championship-past-champions-including-reigning-champ-tom-kim-set-for-2022-presidents-cup/article_d185c0b4-383e-11ed-86da-8f450ed94883.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Sawtooth presents two-person show of sculptural forms that reference the natural world
Sawtooth School for Visual Art will present Birds, Bats and Bones, a two-person exhibition by Bryant Holsenbeck and Nicole Uzzell now through Oct. 23 in the Davis Gallery located at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, upstairs, 215 N. Spruce St., Winston-Salem. A closing reception for the artists will be Thursday, Oct. 13, 5:30-7 p.m.
Uzzell is the curator for the exhibition, which includes sculptures previously made by the artists as well as those made specifically for Birds, Bats and Bones. All of the sculptures are for sale.
Their contemporary approach to paper sculpture and their commitment to environmental concerns brought these two artists together. Because of their shared admiration for innovative paper techniques, three-dimensional forms, and positive/negative space, the exhibit contains only free-standing, three-dimensional work. Their pedestal, floor-to-ceiling, large/small-scale, and mobile style works stretch the boundaries of representational and abstract sculptures made of paper.
Both artists use abaca and flax pulp infused with natural and man-made materials as their sculptural agents.
Environmental artist Holsenbeck creates her bird and bat sculptures from “discarded stuff” and gives them life-like characteristics. Through natural and man-made materials, her birds and bats make powerful statements about their shrinking habitat and the impact of our single-use throwaway culture.
Sculptor Uzzell uses repurposed materials from industry and makes hand-pulled paper sheets for the outer layers of her bat and bird bone sculptures. The elegantly designed wishbone provides not only flight for birds but also a sense of hope during signs of decline for some people. The bat bone contains that same elegance and brings to mind the urgency of protecting their environment.
Birds are one of the most important indicators of the state of the environment, and this exhibit aims to bring attention to the shrinking avian populations around the world. Whether ecosystems are managed for agricultural production, wildlife, water, or tourism, success can be measured by the health of the birds in the area.
“The most obvious parts of the bird that contribute to flight are the wings, but it’s the wishbone that provides the stability to fly,” Uzzell said. “Only avian species have a wishbone, and without it the wings could not function properly. Therefore, the wishbone has become a symbol of freedom, flight and good fortune.”
Birds add life, song, and color to our lives as well as providing insect control, plant pollination, and seed dispersal. For many people, watching wild birds is a healthy diversion from the pressures of daily life. What needs to t be remembered is that both birds and their habitats are in danger. That fragility is evident in our birds and their bones. Many of the same issues are plaguing the bat populations that are crucial to a healthy environment.
For more information about the artists, visit https://bryantholsenbeck.com/ and http://www.nicoleuzzell.com/ .
The school is continuing to follow pandemic protocols. Visitors are asked to wear masks, stay six feet apart, and wash hands frequently. Details are at https://www.sawtooth.org/news/updated-covid-protocols . Updated protocol calls for 3 feet of social distancing instead of 6.
For more information about Sawtooth, contact 336-723-7395, ext. 1203, or visit www.sawtooth.org .
Sawtooth School is celebrating its 77th year as a multidisciplinary center for visual arts - connecting and creating community through the act of making. | https://www.yesweekly.com/thearts/sawtooth-presents-two-person-show-of-sculptural-forms-that-reference-the-natural-world/article_db0b2728-384d-11ed-93a9-e7ab2ae1f806.html | 2022-09-19T21:53:45Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/thearts/sawtooth-presents-two-person-show-of-sculptural-forms-that-reference-the-natural-world/article_db0b2728-384d-11ed-93a9-e7ab2ae1f806.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Hurricane Fiona unleashed catastrophic damage and destruction as the deadly storm barreled across the Caribbean over the weekend before eventually making two landfalls in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Major flooding caused by Hurricane Fiona’s torrential rain is being blamed for at least one death on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, according to one local official.
The island’s Basse-Terre district was particularly hard hit, with at least one man being swept away to his death by raging floodwaters.
Hurricane Fiona’s fury also led to a complete failure of Puerto Rico’s power grid and plunged the island’s nearly 1.5 million customers into darkness as the tropical cyclone slowly spun just to the south before making landfall Sunday afternoon.
In a tweet, Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi confirmed the power grid failed. Crews have since been out working to make repairs in an attempt to get the grid back online.
As of Monday morning, about 100,000 customers had their power restored as the effects of Hurricane Fiona continued to be felt across Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico
Hurricane Fiona made landfall in southwestern Puerto Rico near the town of Punta Tocon on Sunday at 3:20 p.m. Eastern, but the hurricane’s effects were felt across the entire island.
At landfall, Hurricane Fiona was a Category 1 hurricane with 85-mph winds, but gusts higher than 100 mph were reported as well.
However, the island’s residents began experiencing the effects of Hurricane Fiona well before the storm’s landfall.
Heavy rain led to major flooding across the region, as well as mudslides and landslides.
According to the FOX Forecast Center, several communities have reported rain totals higher than 2 feet.
Lago Cerrillos, which is to the north of Ponce, picked up more than 25 inches of rain in two days.
Ponce also reported a rain total higher than two feet.
Other impressive rain totals over the past two days were reported in Beatriz, with 20.12 inches and 18.52 inches in Coamo.
Dramatic photos posted to Twitter by the Puerto Rico National Guard showed rescue attempts in areas of the island that had been ravaged by flooding.
The National Guard urged people in low-lying areas to evacuate the area and get to higher ground to escape the flooding.
One image also shows a man clinging to a cement pillar to prevent being swept away by the raging rapids. Another photo thankfully shows the unidentified man’s rescue.
Torrential rain also triggered a landslide near the island’s capital of San Juan.
No injuries were reported as a result, but local officials said the landslide swallowed a large fence, vegetation, a playground and part of a parking lot.
FOX Weather multimedia journalist Will Nunley was in Ponce, Puerto Rico, as Hurricane Fiona swirled by to the south and west.
“This is an ongoing emergency,” Nunley said while on the ground in Ponce. “We don’t even have a full scope yet of the true damage to this island. Because emergency crews by large have not been able to get out.”
Nunley said that he has been seeing reports that homes have been washed away and bridges collapsing.
In a video, residents and first responders could only watch helplessly as floodwaters destroyed a bridge in the community of Utuado, Puerto Rico.
That bridge was built five years ago after Hurricane Maria destroyed the original one in 2017, according to a tweet from Rep. Roberto Lefranc Fortuno.
Gov. Pedro Pierluisi held a news conference Monday morning to provide updates on the impacts that Hurricane Fiona had and is still having on the island.
Pierluisi said that, so far, 128 shelters have been opened across the island’s 78 municipalities. He said there are currently 2,146 people and more than 250 pets being helped in 113 of those shelters.
Shelters are available in the communities of Aibonito, Florida, Barceloneta and Hatillo, but so far no one has needed to take refuge there.
In addition, 1,000 people needed to be rescued in 25 municipalities, and rescues are continuing for people who have been trapped due to Hurricane Fiona’s effects.
Water service has also been severely affected by Hurricane Fiona.
According to Pierluisi, only 30% of Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority customers have water service.
Cleanup efforts are also underway across Puerto Rico even as the lingering effects of Hurricane Fiona remain.
Crews have been out in force working to remove debris that has littered roads and highways across the island.
Dominican Republic
Video shows moments leading up to Hurricane Fiona’s landfall in the Dominican Republic and as the storm roared ashore.
After making landfall in Puerto Rico, Hurricane Fiona also barreled toward the Dominican Republic and made landfall there early Monday morning.
Hurricane Fiona was slightly stronger for its second landfall in the Dominican Republic, with maximum sustained winds estimated at about 90 mph – still a Category 1 hurricane. The Punta Cana International Airport clocked a 79-mph wind gust near the time of landfall in the pre-dawn hours of Monday.
Video recorded in the Dominican Republic on Sunday and early Monday morning showed the fury of Hurricane Fiona’s winds as the storm spun closer to the island of Hispañiola.
In the video, you can see palm trees being whipped around by the ferocious wind, and the camera’s microphone picked up the roar of Hurricane Fiona’s powerful wind.
Hurricane Fiona brought strong winds and torrential downpours to the Dominican Republic when the storm made landfall on Monday morning.
Another video posted to social media showed heavy rain and strong winds blowing through Punta Cana.
That region sits on the country’s eastern coast and is a popular tourist destination for people around the world.
The roar of Hurricane Fiona’s winds could also be heard in another video posted to Twitter from Punta Cana.
Guadeloupe
The island, home to around 400,000 people, reported a wind gust over 50 mph and rainfall that reached over a foot as Hurricane Fiona trekked from the Atlantic into the eastern Caribbean.
Officials toured the damage on Saturday and said torrential rainfall caused waterways to spill out of their banks, and roadways were blocked by debris.
Photos from the island showed mud covering streets and damage to homes and vehicles. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/19/hurricane-fiona-carves-path-of-destruction-through-caribbean/ | 2022-09-19T21:54:49Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/19/hurricane-fiona-carves-path-of-destruction-through-caribbean/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has drawn criticism for a viral video that shows him singing “Bohemian Rhapsody” days before the Queen’s state funeral – even though it was meant as a “spontaneous homage,” reports said Monday.
Trudeau joined Quebec pianist Gregory Charles and other members of the Canadian delegation in singing the classic by the UK band “Queen” at a central London hotel Saturday night, the Toronto Star reported.
“After dinner on Saturday, Prime Minister joined a small gathering with members of the Canadian delegation, who have come together to pay tribute to the life and service of Her Majesty,” the prime minister’s office said in a statement to the newspaper.
In a separate statement, Charles told the Star that he played a number of UK numbers as an “homage.”
“Have not seen a video but I did, with a small group of Canadians, get to spend a few splendid minutes with the PM late on Saturday. And there was a piano in the lobby and I did play a few U.K. tunes as a spontaneous homage,” he said.
But the liberal PM drew scrutiny online, with a number of Twitter users fuming at the head of state.
“Britain is in mourning for her Queen and @JustinTrudeau is singing the lyrics ‘easy come, easy go, it doesn’t really matter to me’ He’s vile, stupid or uncouth, pick one or all three,” one Twitter user wrote.
“He is at a funeral. Is he drunk? What behaviour is that ? No class,” another tweeter wrote. Still another added: “I apologize for the embarrassment that is our prime minister @JustinTrudeau in his representation of Canada during a trip paid for by Canadian citizens for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.” | https://nypost.com/2022/09/19/trudeau-blasted-for-singing-bohemian-rhapsody-ahead-of-queens-funeral/ | 2022-09-19T21:55:13Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/19/trudeau-blasted-for-singing-bohemian-rhapsody-ahead-of-queens-funeral/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
'Ntikkakkakkoru Premandaarnnu', the comeback Malayalam film of actor Bhavana, has wrapped up. The film went on the floors in June and will see Bhavana and actor Sharafudheen in prominent roles. The film which is directed by Adhil Maimoonath Asharaf, will also feature Anarkali Nazer, Ashokan and Shebin Benson also in prominent roles.
The movie is produced by Renish Abdul Khader and Rajesh Krishna under the banner of Bonhomie Entertainmments in association with Rajesh Krishna's London Talkies. The dialogues are written by Vivek Bharathan, who worked on the screenplay too. Arun Rushdie is handling the camera while Midhun Chalissery is the art director of the film. The music is composed by Paul Mathews, Nishant Ramteke and Joker Blues, while the lyrics are penned by Vinayak Sasikumar.
Bhavana, who was lauded for openly sharing her experiences in the high-profile actor abduction case, is returning to Mollywood after a gap of five years. Her last Malayalam film was Prithviraj's 'Adam Joan'. She acted in a short film and a few other language films during this gap. | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/09/19/bhavana-malayalam-ntikkakkakkoru-premandaarnnu-sharafudheen.amp.html | 2022-09-19T21:56:59Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/09/19/bhavana-malayalam-ntikkakkakkoru-premandaarnnu-sharafudheen.amp.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Making his fans happy, screen icon Mohanlal will be setting the silver screens on fire with a Diwali release. ‘Monster’ directed by Vysakh will reportedly hit the theatres next month. This would be Vysakh and Mohanlal’s second collaboration after the blockbuster movie ‘Pulimurugan’. ‘Arattu’ released in February this year was the actor’s last released movie.
As per reports, ‘Monster’ is likely to be released on 21 October. His fans, meanwhile, are awaiting an official announcement from the crew regarding the release date.
Mohanlal will be essaying a character named Lucky Singh in this film. The big budget movie is bankrolled by Antony Perumbavoor. Interestingly, the super star would be sporting a unique look in this much awaited movie. Uday Krishnan has penned the script of ‘Monster’. The audience are thrilled that the super hit director – actor combination has reunited for another film after the sensational ‘Pulimurugan’.
The camera is cranked by Satheesh Kurup and editing is by Shameer Muhammad. Deepak Dev has composed the music. Shaji Naduvil is the production designer. Meanwhile, the action sequences are choreographed by Stunt Silva. | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/09/19/mohanlal-vysakh-monster-film-release-pulimurugan-collaboration-october.amp.html | 2022-09-19T21:57:40Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/09/19/mohanlal-vysakh-monster-film-release-pulimurugan-collaboration-october.amp.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
(WPRI) — A brand new purple tomato could soon be coming to a produce aisle near you, so long as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) gave Norfolk Plant Sciences the OK to continue growing its genetically-modified purple tomatoes.
Following a review of the tomato, which the company claims was “modified to alter its color and enhance its nutritional quality,” the USDA determined the plant “may be safely grown and used in breeding in the United States.”
The USDA also concluded the tomatoes don’t pose “an increased plant pest risk compared to a nonregulated plant.”
The purple tomatoes, according to Norfolk Plant Sciences, have increased levels of “flavonoid antioxidants,” as well as the main antioxidant lycopene, which is present in ordinary red tomatoes.
The company said “there is evidence that best protection against disease is achieved when both types of antioxidant are present in the diet.”
In order for the purple tomato to hit store shelves, it has to be given the green light by the FDA. | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/nexstar-media-wire/usda-clears-new-genetically-modified-purple-tomato/ | 2022-09-19T21:58:01Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/nexstar-media-wire/usda-clears-new-genetically-modified-purple-tomato/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Mumbai: Gauri Khan has said that her superstar husband Shah Rukh Khan is always seeing off the guests to their car when they are having a party in their house.
In the upcoming episode of 'Koffee With Karan' Season 7, Gauri, who will be seen gracing the show after 17 years, will be joined with her friends Maheep Kapoor and Bhavana Pandey.
Karan Johar shares, in the latest episode, how during parties at home, as a gracious host, he always walks a guest to their car.
Gauri Khan reveals how this 'precious' habit sometimes annoys her. "He is always seeing off the guests to their car. Sometimes I feel like he spends more time outside than inside during parties. Then people start looking for him. It makes me feel like we are having the party outside on the road rather than inside the house!," vented Gauri Khan.
At the show, Gauri will speak about her dating advise she has given Suhana Khan. 'Koffee with Karan' airs on Disney+ Hotstar. | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/09/19/shah-rukh-khan-gauri-koffee-with-karan-episode.amp.html | 2022-09-19T21:58:06Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/09/19/shah-rukh-khan-gauri-koffee-with-karan-episode.amp.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Mumbai: Gauri Khan has said that her superstar husband Shah Rukh Khan is always seeing off the guests to their car when they are having a party in their house.
In the upcoming episode of 'Koffee With Karan' Season 7, Gauri, who will be seen gracing the show after 17 years, will be joined with her friends Maheep Kapoor and Bhavana Pandey.
Karan Johar shares, in the latest episode, how during parties at home, as a gracious host, he always walks a guest to their car.
Gauri Khan reveals how this 'precious' habit sometimes annoys her. "He is always seeing off the guests to their car. Sometimes I feel like he spends more time outside than inside during parties. Then people start looking for him. It makes me feel like we are having the party outside on the road rather than inside the house!," vented Gauri Khan.
At the show, Gauri will speak about her dating advise she has given Suhana Khan. 'Koffee with Karan' airs on Disney+ Hotstar. | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/09/19/shah-rukh-khan-gauri-koffee-with-karan-episode.html | 2022-09-19T21:58:13Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/09/19/shah-rukh-khan-gauri-koffee-with-karan-episode.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Dottie Carnes showcases to teachers the vast array of gifts, door prizes and school supplies that had been donated as a sign of appreciation for their service.
Dottie Carnes showcases to teachers the vast array of gifts, door prizes and school supplies that had been donated as a sign of appreciation for their service.
Dadeville residents love local educators. So much so, that many gave special gifts to area teachers this school year.
The 2nd AnnualTeachers Appreciation Luncheon occured at Horseshoe Bend School on Saturday, September 10.
Volunteers from Beulah Baptist Church began planning this event last year and their hard work and dedication paid off. The group raised more than $6,000 in door prizes to deliver to teachers. These donations came from a long list of sponsors from around the area.
The festivities began with lunch and a musical presentation by family-duo Virginia Waldrip and John Waldrip. Over 100 teachers enjoyed lunch at tables displayed with school-themed decorations.
Dottie Carnes helped organize the teacherappreciation party, and has done so for the last 13 years, with the tradition first launching in Reeltown and now expanding to Horseshoe Bend.Following lunch, Carnes spoke, expressing her hopes that the tradition continues to inspire educators all across Tallapoosa County.
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“My dream is for every teacher in Tallapoosa County to feel loved and appreciated,” Carnes said.
Sharon Moore spoke next as the special guest, reminding the teachers of the value they bring to children’s lives everyday even amid their profession’s occasional challenges.
“You are a hero. You have the privilege of changing the lives of your students. You may be the only person in their lives that truly cares about them,” Moore said “They need your love and encouragement. Stay the course, and fight the good fight.”
Door prizes were then distributed to teachers, with many receiving everything from gift cards to school supply bags.
Overall, it was a joyous day to be a teacher at Horseshoe Bend School, and a day where their service did not go unnoticed.
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Two local teachers are uniting students over a cup of coffee.
Later this month, Benjamin Russell High School teachers Jessica Johnson and Lynn McVey will launch ‘Wild Bean Catfé’, an upcoming café that the school’s special education students will operate.
The educators launched the initiative in 2020 in order to help special-needs students secure employment after graduation as many Americans with disabilities currently face challenges in the workforce.
In fact, over 80 percent of people with disabilities were unemployed in 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, Johnson and McVey seek to change that.
“We're so excited about this coffee shop so that they can find their place in the community, and we are hoping that the coffee shop will allow them to learn skills so they can be a value and asset in the workforce,” Johnson said.
This school semester marks both teachers' 14th year in education with Johnson and McVey dedicating their careers to helping teach special-education students.
Johnson, a life-long Alexander City-native, described this initiative as a homecoming for her, with Johnson graduating from the very school where the coffee shop will debut in a few weeks.
“This is where my heart is, working with our kiddos every day is a blessing. I came back home, and I have worked with students with different disabilities, and I just fell in love with this setting,” Johnson said.
McVey concurred, describing Alexander City’s special education students as among the most caring and genuine teenagers she has ever met.
“This is definitely where I'm supposed to be. They are the reason we come here every day. They just bring so much joy to us,” McVey said.
Johnson and McVey first formulated the idea for the businesses in 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic stalled any developments for two years. This past spring, however, the two teachers decided they had waited long enough and chose to act.
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“We couldn't get it started just because of the uncertainty with the pandemic, and I was like, we're making this happen next year so we left on fire about it [at the end of the last school year],” Johnson said.
When the new school year rolled around, the two teachers researched successful special-needs businesses, and particularly gained inspiration from Beautiful Rainbow Cafe, a vocational training program Gadsden City Schools chartered for the school district's special education students.
The Gadsden-business intrigued the educators so intently that they eventually toured the café and shadowed the restaurant's operations.
“We came back from there really inspired about everything, thinking like we can do this, we just gotta get going,” Johnson said.
The duo then searched for an ideal store location before finding a vacant building in the school’s library. After months of preparation and cleaning, the building is now ready for service.
They are currently working to promote their start-up and seeking donations - both monetary and inventory supplies. Since announcing the café two weeks ago, community support has been overwhelming with the teachers receiving $650 dollars in donations.
Overall, the teachers are excited about the business venture, noting that the café will provide special education students with specialized skills they can transfer to a job after graduation.
"They'll have more employable skills that make them more marketable in the workforce,” Johnson said.
Furthermore, the teachers added that the café will promote positive interactions among the students and help normalize multi-need students.
“I feel like that this just improves our school culture as a whole, and I think that the more people we have involved in things like this, the better our school is,” Johnson said. | https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/news/special-education-students-to-run-new-coffee-shop/article_25eb51ee-3823-11ed-a5dc-db509d5bf503.html | 2022-09-19T22:01:36Z | alexcityoutlook.com | control | https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/news/special-education-students-to-run-new-coffee-shop/article_25eb51ee-3823-11ed-a5dc-db509d5bf503.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Only three area teams play this week. Dadeville looks to keep an undefeated season alive, while Benjamin Russell and Horseshoe Bend look to rebound after losses.
Friday, September 23
Smiths Station at Benjamin Russell
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Charles E. Bailey, Sr. Sportplex
Series: Benjamin Russell leads 5-1
Synopsis:
Coming out of a bye week, Benjamin Russell lost its first of the year to Homewood by a single touchdown. Now that the idea of maintaining an undefeated season is out, Benjamin Russell can rebound and tune up against a so-so Smiths Station team. So far, the Panthers are 1-4 and are being outscored by opponents by almost double the amount the Panthers have scored. The Wildcats lost last year’s contest to Smiths Station by a field goal. This Friday should easily serve as a good revenge game and a way to get back in the win column. Another big outing by Malcolm Simmons, either on offense or defense or both, should be expected.
Dadeville at Notasulga
When: 7 p.m.
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Where: Blue Devils Stadium, Notasulga
Series: Dadeville leads 7-4
Synopsis:
Dadeville remains as the lone unbeaten team in the area, holding onto a 4-0 record this season. Notasulga’s record is the complete opposite, at 0-4. The Blue Devils have scored just 28 points all season, while being shutout once, and have surrendered 159 points. Dadeville will likely not need another second half comeback this Friday, as the Tigers should roll into a 5-0 record at the midway point in the season. Offensively, Dadeville is primed for a big showing. Dadeville’s total points have decreased every week of the season, since a 49 point outburst in Week 1. Friday’s matchup should easily change that. Defensively, it is not unreasonable to think the Tigers do not allow a score.
Horseshoe Bend at Fayetteville
When: 7 p.m.
Where: FarmLinks Field, Fayetteville
Series: Tied 3-3
Synopsis:
Horseshoe Bend has lost three straight, and have been shutout twice, since opening the season with a win against rival Wadley. All three losses were to region opponents, including the Region’s top team in Highland Home. The Generals are now on the back half of their schedule, where things should lighten up, starting with winless Fayetteville. The Wolves have not come close to a victory all year, with their closest loss being by 35 points. Horseshoe Bend’s defense is the team’s premier unit, and a unit that should be able to dominate Fayetteville. Both teams are struggling, but one team will have to win. That looks to favor Horseshoe Bend on Friday. | https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/sports/two-area-teams-look-to-rebound-in-week-6-matchups/article_5dbce28a-3847-11ed-b57d-afb9cfcde3c3.html | 2022-09-19T22:01:42Z | alexcityoutlook.com | control | https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/sports/two-area-teams-look-to-rebound-in-week-6-matchups/article_5dbce28a-3847-11ed-b57d-afb9cfcde3c3.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Paul Barys is back this week with a beautiful cat that is up for adoption at the Humane Educational Society in Chattanooga.
Meet Velour, a one-year-old Domestic Shorthair, who begs for attention and loves “hunting” her toys.
Adoption fees at the Humane Educational Society are half off for the month of September, not including puppy adoptions.
If you’re interested in adopting one of Paul’s Pets, you can visit HES Chattanooga at 4155 Randolph Circle, call 423-624-5302 or click here to learn more.
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Sherri Papini, the California mother who faked her own kidnapping in 2016 in a hoax that was exposed with the help of advances in DNA technology, was sentenced to a year and a half in prison on Monday, according to a release from the Department of Justice.
Judge William B. Shubb determined Papini, 40, should serve 18 months in prison followed by 36 months of supervised release after she admitted to the hoax and pleaded guilty in April to mail fraud and making false statements. She was also ordered to pay nearly $310,000 in restitution.
The sentence was much longer than attorneys had requested. Prosecutors asked the judge to sentence her to eight months in prison, while the defense asked for one month in custody and seven months of home detention.
Papini read a statement to the judge, saying, in part: "I am so sorry to the many people who have suffered because of me. The people who sacrificed for the broken woman I was. The people who gave willingly to help me in a time that I so desperately needed help. I thank you all."
She told the judge she was guilty of lying and dishonor, and was ready "to repent and to concede."
The charges date to November 2016, when Papini was reported missing after she went out for a jog near her Shasta County home in Northern California. Three weeks later, she was found injured and alone on a highway about 140 miles away. She told police she had been abducted and tortured by two masked, Spanish-speaking women who kept her chained in a closet, held her at gunpoint and branded her with a heated tool.
The accusations led authorities to carry out an extensive search for the supposed Hispanic captors that came up empty for several years. She also received more than $30,000 from the state in victim compensation funds.
Yet her story fell apart when investigators in 2020 connected DNA from her clothing to an ex-boyfriend, who then admitted that the supposed kidnapping was a hoax.
In their sentencing memo, federal prosecutors said the hoax wasted resources and caused police to investigate innocent targets.
"Papini planned and executed a sophisticated kidnapping hoax, and then continued to perpetuate her false statements for years after her return without regard for the harm she caused others," prosecutors said in the filing. "As a result, state and federal investigators devoted limited resources to Papini's case for nearly four years before they independently learned the truth: that she was not kidnapped and tortured."
"Papini caused innocent individuals to become targets of a criminal investigation," prosecutors added. "She left the public in fear of her alleged Hispanic capturers who purportedly remained at large."
In the defense's sentencing memo, Papini's attorney noted that she has admitted to the hoax and said her reputation had suffered enough as is.
"Sherri's years of denial are now undeniably over. Her name is now synonymous with this awful hoax. There is no escaping it," attorney William Portanova wrote in the filing.
"It is hard to imagine a more brutal public revelation of a person's broken inner self. At this point, the punishment is already intense and feels like a life sentence," he added.
Outside court Monday, Portanova sought to distance the Papini of today from the one who carried out the crime.
"Whatever happened five years ago is a different Sherri Papini than the one you see here today," he said.
How new DNA technology helped solve the case
The break in the case came in 2020, when investigators took unknown male DNA on clothing she was wearing and tested it using the technology known as genetic genealogy. The DNA was connected to a family member of Papini's former boyfriend, and investigators then took DNA from the ex-boyfriend to confirm him as a match, according to a 55-page affidavit released earlier this year.
In an interview with investigators, the ex-boyfriend admitted he helped Papini "run away" from what she described as an abusive relationship and housed her at his place in Southern California, the affidavit states. He said that she had injured herself, chopped off her own hair and asked him to brand her with a wood-burning tool as part of the ruse, the affidavit says.
Investigators corroborated the ex-boyfriend's account in numerous ways, including from telephone records, his work schedule, rental car receipts, odometer records, toll records and an interview with his cousin, who saw Papini in the home.
Authorities confronted Papini with the new information and warned her that lying to authorities is a crime. Still, she stuck to her original story about two Hispanic women kidnappers and denied she had seen the former boyfriend, the affidavit states.
Authorities announced charges against her in March 2022 and she pleaded guilty as part of a plea deal a month later. Her husband Keith Papini also filed for divorce and custody of their two children, saying she was "not acting in a rational manner," court records show.
"The events of the past two months have been shocking and devastating," Keith Papini said Monday in a statement. "My current focus is on moving on and doing everything I can to provide my two children with as normal, healthy and happy of a life as possible."
In court in April, Papini said she was in treatment for anxiety, depression and PTSD starting in 2016 and also struggled in middle school.
On Monday she told the judge, "What was done cannot be undone. It can never be erased. I am not choosing to stay frozen like I was in 2016. I am choosing to commit to healing the parts of myself that were so very broken."
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US Customs and Border Protection encounters along the US-Mexico border have already topped 2 million so far this fiscal year, according to newly released agency data, with migration from countries like Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba driving numbers up.
In August, migrant encounters jumped to 203,598 along the US southern border, data shows. Of those, 22% involved people who crossed more than once.
The Biden administration continues to enforce a pandemic emergency restriction, known as Title 42, along the border that allows border authorities to turn migrants away but there are limitations based on nationality. Frosty relations with countries like Cuba and Venezuela also keep the US from removing people.
Last month, 55,333 migrants encountered at the border were from Venezuela, Cuba, or Nicaragua, a 175% increase from last August.
"Failing communist regimes in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba are driving a new wave of migration across the Western Hemisphere, including the recent increase in encounters at the southwest US border," said CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus in a statement.
Republican governors have criticized the Biden administration about the influx of migrants, focusing on its handling of the US-Mexico border and moving migrants out of state in what Democrats have described as political stunts.
Administration officials conceded in a call with reporters Monday that the increase in migration is a challenge. Asked whether the administration is considering moving migrants into the interior, an official cited ongoing discussion about how to improve processing along the border.
"One solution that we know is not a good solution is for hostile governors to be busing or flying migrants -- often misleading them -- to places where they had no intention of going with no coordination whatsoever," the official said.
The Biden administration, officials argued, is focused on ramping up assistance to countries in the Western Hemisphere that host Venezuelan migrants -- including Colombia, Ecuador and Costa Rica -- and expanding refugee resettlement to those displaced in the region.
In addition to those efforts, the administration says it's cutting down on asylum processing so that cases can be heard faster.
The administration has also doubled down on dismantling human smuggling networks by surging over 1,300 personnel in Latin America and around the US border and committing $50 million to the effort. The administration reports nearly 5,000 arrests have been made in the US and across the region as part of the effort.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A food company executive was arrested on a pair of charges after allegedly biting a man’s nose in a parking garage in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Saturday night.
Doug Ramsey, 53, of Fayetteville, was arrested on September 17 on charges of terroristic threatening and third-degree battery. According to a preliminary report, the incident happened at a parking garage near Razorback Stadium following the University of Arkansas’ victory over Missouri State.
Just after 10 p.m. local time, an officer was dispatched to Gate 15 for “a disturbance that had previously occurred in the Stadium Drive Parking Garage (SDPG).” The responding officer found “two males with bloody faces” at the scene.
The officer spoke with both parties and a witness before determining Ramsey had allegedly been in the traffic lane of the structure, attempting to leave, when a Subaru “inched his way” in front of Ramsey’s Bronco, making contact with the front passenger side tire. Ramsey allegedly got out of his vehicle and “punched through the back windshield of the Subaru.”
The owner of the Subaru then allegedly got out and stated Ramsey “pulled him in close and started punching his body.” According to the report, Ramsey also “bit the owner’s nose, ripping the flesh on the tip of the nose.”
The victim and the witness reported hearing Ramsey “threaten to kill” the owner of the Subaru. Occupants of both vehicles got out and helped separate the parties.
Ramsey was arrested and booked into the Washington County jail.
According to the Tyson Foods website, Ramsey had been a member of Tyson Foods’ poultry business since 1992 and was named president of global McDonald’s business in 2019. The site also states that “Doug [was] a champion of team member safety and sits on the company’s Executive Safety Council.”
A Tyson spokesperson said that Ramsey left the company several months ago of his own accord, unrelated to this arrest. Ramsey was named the COO of Beyond Meat in December 2021.
Nexstar’s KNWA reached out to Beyond Meat for comment on Ramsey’s arrest and has not received a response.
He is scheduled to appear in Fayetteville District Court on October 19. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/beyond-meat-coo-arrested-accused-of-biting-mans-nose-after-college-football-game/ | 2022-09-19T22:10:01Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/beyond-meat-coo-arrested-accused-of-biting-mans-nose-after-college-football-game/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Employee cellphone attacks pose new threat to companies
Workers are being tricked into giving up their digital credentials through their most trusted device — their cellphones.
Why it matters: Companies are now more vulnerable than ever for large scale hacks as employees work from home and use their personal devices.
Driving the news: Uber is investigating a hack that compromised its internal systems — including Slack as well as its source code — after a contractor’s personal device was infected with malware, the company said today.
- The attacker (or attackers) is believed to be affiliated with a group which has also breached companies including Microsoft and Samsung this year and claimed responsibility for an unprecedented leak of Grand Theft Auto footage from an unreleased game.
What’s happening: Managing threats has become harder as more people work from home and use their personal devices to do work, or their work devices to do personal things.
- Targeting workers through phone-based phishing campaigns also suggests hackers have found an efficient way to breach bigger companies that have more layered and sophisticated cybersecurity protections, says Sam Rubin, vice president of North American security consulting at Palo Alto Networks.
What they’re saying: Security teams are struggling to keep up with “an avalanche” of apps, accounts and credentials, personal devices and data, Jaime Blasco, cofounder and CTO at Nudge Security, tells Axios.
The big picture: In his whistleblower complaint, ex-Twitter security chief Peiter "Mudge" Zatko claimed half of the company's 7,000 employees have wide access to the company's internal software — out of necessity.
- "They don’t know what data they have, where it lives or where it came from, and so unsurprisingly they can’t protect it," Zatko told senators during a hearing last week.
Our thought bubble: Companies have been investing so heavily on keeping bad actors out that it’s both easy to underestimate and to undertrain employees on cybersecurity. | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/19/employee-cell-phone-hacks-attacks-threat-companies-cybersecurity-wfh-work-from-home | 2022-09-19T22:15:33Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/19/employee-cell-phone-hacks-attacks-threat-companies-cybersecurity-wfh-work-from-home | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Pakistan court orders police to drop terrorism charges against Imran Khan
A Pakistani court on Monday ordered police to drop terrorism charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Reuters reports.
State of play: The charges stemmed from a speech Khan gave last month, in which he allegedly threatened police and judicial officers after one of his aides was denied bail in a sedition case.
- The Islamabad High Court said Khan’s comments were not punishable under Pakistan’s anti-terrorism law.
What they are saying: “This is actually an order to quash the charges,” Babar Awan, one of Khan's lawyers, told Reuters. "It only proves that these are trumped-up charges, and just a tool for political victimization."
The big picture: Since being ousted from office in April through a no-confidence vote in parliament, Khan has faced several other cases that could derail his political future.
- The high court is scheduled to indict Khan on Thursday for threatening a judicial officer in a contempt of court case, per Reuters. If convicted, he could be disqualified from politics for at least five years.
- The Pakistani judiciary is also reviewing foreign funding for Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf party that an election commission found unlawful.
- Khan in recent months has held large rallies across Pakistan, calling for snap elections. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has so far rejected Khan's demands.
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NEW YORK (AP) — When President Joe Biden announced a plan to forgive student loan debt, many borrowers who kept making payments during the pandemic wondered if they’d made the right choice.
Borrowers who paid down their debt during a pandemic freeze that started in March 2020 can in fact get a refund — and then apply for forgiveness – but the process for doing that hasn’t always been clear.
If you think you’re eligible, here’s what you need to know:
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND?
Borrowers who hold eligible federal student loans and have made voluntary payments since March 13, 2020, can get a refund, according to the Department of Education.
For some people, that refund will be automatic. You can get a refund without applying if your payments brought your loan balance below the maximum debt relief amount: $10,000 for all borrowers, and $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. Borrowers can check their balance in their studentaid.gov account.
For example, if a borrower paid $100 a month for 10 months of the pandemic and their balance is now $8,000, that $1,000 will automatically be refunded. Then they can apply to get the rest of their debt forgiven.
But if a borrower paid throughout the pandemic and still owes $14,000, they won’t get an automatic refund. They can, however, apply to have $10,000 of that debt erased.
Another group of people that has to apply for a refund is those who completely paid off their loan balance during the pandemic. If that’s you, you’re eligible for loan forgiveness, but you’ll have to request a refund prior to applying for debt relief. Borrowers should confirm their eligibility for the loan forgiveness program prior to requesting a refund.
For example, if a borrower had $5,000 in debt at the start of the pandemic and paid it all back during the freeze, but is eligible for up to $10,000 in forgiveness, they would apply for a $5,000 refund, then apply to have their debt forgiven.
“Borrowers who paid off their loans during the pause will need to request a refund first, then request cancellation,” said a spokesperson from the Department
of Education.
The refund is not available for private student loans.
Eligible federal student loans:
—Direct Loans (defaulted and non defaulted)
—Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loans held by ED (defaulted and non defaulted)
—Federal Perkins Loans held by ED (defaulted and non defaulted)
—Defaulted FFEL Program loans not held by ED
—Defaulted HEAL loans
If you are not sure which loan you have, visit your dashboard at studentaid.gov and find the “my loan servicers” section. If you can’t access your dashboard, you can call the Federal Student Aid office at 1-800-433-3243 to ask for loan servicer information.
HOW CAN I APPLY FOR A REFUND?
Borrowers who want a specific amount refunded can apply by calling their loan service provider. Right now, refunds are only being done via phone and not through any website or email.
When the Biden Administration announced the forgiveness, loan servicers found themselves inundated with calls. But many borrowers now say they’re not waiting long when calling.
“I was on hold for about five minutes,” said Megan McParland, of New Jersey, who graduated in 2018 and made several payments during the payment freeze.
McParland requested a refund the first week of September. At first, she felt the servicer tried to dissuade her from making the request. But after confirming that she wanted to proceed, she was told that she would see her refund in about a month.
Sierra Tibbs, a 47-year-old resident of Casselberry, Florida, had a similar experience. The entire phone call with her loan servicer took around 20 minutes.
Tibbs applied for a refund after seeing a video online informing her that she could get back money she paid during the pandemic.
If you are unsure who services your loan, or if the servicer changed during the pandemic, visit your student aid account dashboard and scroll to “my loan servicers” or call 1-800-433-3243.
Before calling your loan provider to request your refund, you need to know your account number and the amount you want refunded.
—Loan servicers’ phone numbers:
FedLoan Servicing: 1-800-699-2908
Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.: 1-800-236-4300
Edfinancial: 1-855-337-6884
MOHELA: 1-888-866-4352
Aidvantage: 1-800-722-1300
Nelnet: 1-888-486-4722
OSLA Servicing: 1-866-264-9762
ECSI: 1-866-313-3797
Default Resolution Group: 1-800-621-3115 (1-877-825-9923 for the deaf or hard of hearing)
HOW WILL THE REFUND WORK — AND WHEN WILL MY LOANS BE FORGIVEN?
When you request a refund, the amount that you have paid during the payment freeze will be added back to your student loan balance, said Katherine Welbeck, Civil Rights Counsel for the Student Borrower Protection Center.
That amount is still eligible for cancellation and can be eliminated after you apply for forgiveness.
You’re eligible for debt relief if you had an annual federal income below $125,000 individually or $250,000 if you’re married or head of household in 2020 or 2021. The application is expected to open in early October and you can apply until Dec. 31, 2023.
It is unclear when borrowers will see debt relief. So far, the plan only mentions borrowers will be notified by their loan servicer when their debt is forgiven. There is also a possibility that forgiveness could be delayed if the Biden administration faces legal challenges.
Laura Baum, a 30-year-old resident of Chicago, paid $5,000 during the payment freeze toward her $15,000 remaining debt. She is eligible to have $20,000 canceled since she was a Pell grant recipient when she was an undergraduate. At the beginning of September, Baum called her loan servicer and asked for a refund.
But because of the uncertainty, she is planning to save that money until the Department of Education confirms her debt has been canceled.
“I’m going to hold on to that refund until I absolutely see $0 in my student loans,” Baum said.
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY?
The deadline to apply for a refund is December 31, 2023. However, Welbeck recommends that you apply for a refund before you apply for debt forgiveness.
“If you apply first, you can process the refund to get your money back, and then that balance in your account is canceled,” Welbeck said.
The application process for loan forgiveness is expected to take four to six weeks.
The Department of Education is offering a subscription page where you can sign up to be notified when the application is open.
HOW MUCH CAN I GET REFUNDED?
You can get a refund for the entire amount you paid during the payment freeze, according to the Department of Education. However, you can choose a lower amount.
You might pick this option if, during the pandemic, you paid enough to get your debt below the maximum amount of forgiveness. You could get a partial refund, then apply to have your remaining debt wiped out.
Say you had $15,000 worth of debt remaining at the beginning of the payment freeze and have since paid $8,000, but qualify for $10,000 in debt relief. You might decide to ask for a refund of just $3,000. Then, your debt balance will be exactly $10,000, and you can apply for maximum loan forgiveness.
WHEN WILL I GET MY REFUND?
Borrowers should expect to receive their refund six to 12 weeks after requesting it, according to the Department of Education. But you might want to double-check with your loan servicer.
McParland’s loan servicer told her that she should see her refunded amount in 30 to 45 business days, but Baum was told that it would take 60 to 70 business days to see her money back in her bank account.
IS THE REFUND TAXABLE INCOME?
It is not yet clear if the refunded money will be considered taxable income. Welbeck recommends borrowers check with financial advisers from their own state.
Some states, such as Indiana, have already said they will tax debt relief for people who have their student loans canceled. Policies vary from state to state.
DOES THE REFUND AFFECT MY CREDIT SCORE?
Since the Department of Education has not yet announced how the cancellation or refunds will be reported to the credit bureaus, it is still uncertain if these amounts will affect borrowers’ credit scores, said Welbeck.
SHOULD I START PAYING AGAIN WHEN THE PAYMENT FREEZE ENDS?
The pandemic payment freeze is set to end Dec. 31. If you have not seen debt relief by then, you are still expected to start making payments. Welbeck recommends that borrowers enroll in income-driven repayment plans before the end of the payment freeze.
Income-driven repayment plans allow you to set an affordable payment amount based on income and family size.
You can find more information about the four types of income-driven repayment plans here.
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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Volkswagen has set the price range for the multibillion-euro sale of a minority stake in luxury brand Porsche as it prepares an initial public offering to fund VW’s investments in new technologies and businesses including electric cars, software and services.
The German automaker said it aims for a listing on the Frankfurt stock exchange on Sept. 29 after it places up to 25% of non-voting preferred shares in Porsche AG, maker of the 911 sports car and Cayenne SUV, with investors.
The Qatar Investment Authority has committed to acquire 4.99%, with smaller stakes going to Norges Bank Investment, T. Rowe Price and ADQ.
The price range per preferred share was set at 76.50 euros (dollars) to 82.50 euros, which translates to 8.71 billion to 9.39 billion euros. Porsche’s share capital has been split into 50% preferred and 50% ordinary shares, so that the IPO stake represents 12.5% of the company.
The deal also includes the sale of 25% plus one share of ordinary shares at a 7.5% premium to Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Volkswagen’s controlling shareholder representing the Porsche and Piech families.
Under the maximum price, the total reaped by the sale of both preferred and ordinary shares would be 19.5 billion euros, 49% of which would be paid out as a dividend to shareholders while the rest would be available for the company’s investment objectives.
Volkswagen has launched a major push into electric vehicles and says future profits will increasingly come from investments in electric cars, software and services as traditional internal combustion cars take a smaller share of the market.
The automaker says the deal will give Porsche more “entrepreneurial autonomy” but that it will continue to fully include Porsche in its financial statements. VW added that existing industrial cooperation between Volkswagen and Porsche would be “comprehensively continued.” | https://www.wpri.com/business-news/ap-business/ap-volkswagen-sets-porsche-ipo-at-up-to-9-4-billion-euros/ | 2022-09-19T22:17:49Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/business-news/ap-business/ap-volkswagen-sets-porsche-ipo-at-up-to-9-4-billion-euros/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Borno State government has confirmed that two persons have died as officials report the outbreak of cholera at a camp for surrendered Boko Haram terrorist in Maiduguri.
The state commissioner for women affairs and social development, Zuwaira Gambo whose ministry is in charge of all the rehabilitation facilities in Borno, confirmed this to Tribune Online on Sunday.
According to her, two lives were lost to the cholera outbreak that affected many of the inmates of Koshere camp.
“We had a cholera outbreak situation at the camp and we have deployed every stakeholder from the ministry of health to move in and fumigate the place before all persons diagnosed with cholera had been moved out for proper quarantine.”
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says, since the beginning of the year, as of 14 August, 23 states had recorded 37,819 suspected cases of cholera and 1,178 deaths.
On the earlier speculation that 14 deaths were recorded, on Friday, and six, on Saturday, the commissioner said “I don’t know where you are getting that figure, because only two deaths were reported amongst those diagnosed with cholera.”
Over 70, 000 Boko Haram with their families surrendered to the troops of Operation Hadin Kai, North-East and the Borno state government.
The Borno state government had recently opened two more camps in Jere and Koshere to decongest the hajj camp where the surrendered Boko Haram were kept in Maiduguri, the state capital.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Amanda Gorman was invited to read a newly developed poem at the U.N. General Assembly, the young sensation took a deep look at how several societal issues — such as hunger and poverty — have impacted Earth’s preservation.
Just like her stirring inauguration poem last year, Gorman felt compelled to express the impact of unity through her poetic words on the opening day of the 77th session Monday in New York. The 24-year-old poet created “An Ode We Owe” in hopes of bringing all nations together to tackle various issues of disparity along with preserving the planet.
Gorman once again graced the big centerstage in front of the world’s leaders. Her fame exploded after she recited her poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, which made her the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history. Her poem quickly topped bestsellers lists and made her one of the most in-demand poets, putting her on other big stages like the Super Bowl and in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press on Sunday, Gorman talked about her hopes for the United Nations poem, her future presidency plans, resentment she’s gotten toward her commercial success and wanting to someday write a novel.
Remarks have been edited for clarity and brevity.
AP: What do you want listeners to take away from your poem?
GORMAN: What I hope people can garner from the poem is that while issues of hunger and poverty and illiteracy can feel Goliath and are so huge, it’s not necessarily that these issues are too large to be conquered. But they’re too large to be stepped away from.
AP: How important is having a young voice like yourself to speak at the general assembly?
GORMAN: When I was writing this poem, I kept getting flashbacks of several years ago when I came to New York for the first time. I was 16 and I was coming as the United Nations delegate for the Commission on the Status of Women. That was the first time I’d really ever engaged the U.N. as a space in any way. I just remember not seeing people who looked as young as me. I also looked like I was 11 at the time. I started marinating on this idea of “I want to come back someday in the future. I don’t just want to be a delegate. I want to be a presenter.” I’m not here to speak on behalf of young people, but to speak alongside and with them.
AP: Why did you touch on sustainable development goals in your poem?
GORMAN: I actually think that there’s swaths of the population which has yet to be engaged or kind of told or activated around the Sustainable Development Goals. So much of what I like to do in the poem is making sure that we raise awareness around these issues and show that these goals do exist.
AP: How have you managed the transition to being a high-level celebrity?
GORMAN: I’m still learning and growing so much. I think one of the things that changed so much for me was just privacy. All of a sudden I became someone — which I never really necessarily expected — who gets recognized on the street. If I go to a restaurant, even if I’m wearing a mask, people are very good at spotting my face and or my voice. I’m very grateful for that type of visibility, even though sometimes I do miss individual privacy because it means that I have a platform that I can use for good.
AP: How have people approached you while in public?
GORMAN: I had an experience (Saturday) night. I was eating at a restaurant and a woman just came up to me and started crying and saying how much my poetry meant to her. It’s flabbergasting to me. That’s not a rare occurrence in my life anymore. My friends started crying around me seeing this woman’s emotion. I had a great conversation with that woman before she moved on, and me having to take a moment, sit with the fact that there were so many people around the world who probably have this person’s same response that haven’t gotten to me. I want to do justice by them when I write. I want to honor them when I write. That’s a really hefty ask. But I also think it’s a deep seated privilege of mine. I think that’s the thing that I wrestle with and draw power from when I write.
AP: Has the fame changed your writing?
GORMAN: I think it hasn’t changed my writing in the sense that my voice and style is still the same because the roots of where I come from are still there. But I do think it makes me think more creatively and imaginatively about ways in which I can get those poems in the world.
AP: Is it much harder to write these days?
GORMAN: I think the main difficulty in writing poetry for me nowadays is, yes, that there’s a lot going on. But even if I’m able to carve out time and space to write, I think the biggest challenge that I can face sometimes is just my own self-sabotage in the sense that I feel so much pressure and so many eyes on me.
AP: How do you keep out the distractions?
GORMAN: I’m like a 70-year-old in an 11-year-old body. I have muscles from that of pulling away from technology and pretending like it’s not there. Like it doesn’t exist. When I write, I tend to put all my devices on “Do Not Disturb.”
AP: Have you had to deal with any resentment from the poetry community, who sometimes don’t look kindly upon commercial success?
GORMAN: The only type of trolling that I experience is actually not from other poets. It’s from people who don’t write poetry. I hear those kind of like “What Amanda Gorman does isn’t that difficult. I don’t understand why she’s famous.” I have no ill will towards those people. I actually, in a sense, feel bad for them because more often than not, these are people who haven’t been exposed to a lot of poetry in their lives, who haven’t been either encouraged or challenged to write poetry in their lifetimes.
AP: What are your thoughts toward those skeptics?
GORMAN: I think the one thing I have to say to those people would be if you’re reading my work and you’re saying, “Amanda Gorman’s writing is so easy for me to do and I can do better.” Oh, my God. We need you. We need you to pick up a pen and write. That means you’re going to be the next great voice of literature. I would love for you to find a way to, for lack of a better term, dethrone me.
AP: Do you still plan to run for president someday?
GORMAN: Yes, that’s still the case. I obviously have a long way to go — not just in terms of years, but in terms of learning.
AP: Is there a timetable?
GORMAN: No, I’m just living and enriching my life with the understanding of “Wow, girl you are a weapon of cultural and poetic power. Here’s where you decide what to do with it.” Whether that follows a specific table that’s explicit for the presidency or whether it’s one that’s a bit more unorthodox and nontraditional than we’ve seen, I think remains to be seen.
AP: Do you aspire to write something besides poetry?
GORMAN: I love poetry, but I love all forms of writing. When I was younger, I actually wanted to be a novel writer. But novels just take — for me — a longer amount of time than a single poem. That’s just how my brain and writing works. But I would love to get out some more prose, some more essay writing. You’ll definitely get more than just a verse for me.
AP: What kind of novels?
GORMAN: I really like to draw from what I consider to be my literary ancestors Zora Neale Hurston or Toni Morrison, who wrote this beautiful prose, which I think came out a culture of language that they drew from the African American community. I think about the titans of writing whose footsteps I would love to dance in.
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For more on the U.N. General Assembly, visit https://apnews.com/hub/united-nations-general-assembly.
Text of Amanda Gorman’s poem, “An Ode We Owe,” first read to the U.N. General Assembly on Monday:
How can I ask you to do good,
When we’ve barely withstood
Our greatest threats yet:
The depths of death, despair and disparity,
Atrocities across cities, towns & countries,
Lives lost, climactic costs.
Exhausted, angered, we are endangered,
Not because of our numbers,
But because of our numbness. We’re strangers
To one another’s perils and pain,
Unaware that the welfare of the public
And the planet share a name–
–Equality
Doesn’t mean being the exact same,
But enacting a vast aim:
The good of the world to its highest capability.
The wise believe that our people without power
Leaves our planet without possibility.
Therefore, though poverty is a poor existence,
Complicity is a poorer excuse.
We must go the distance,
Though this battle is hard and huge,
Though this fight we did not choose,
For preserving the earth isn’t a battle too large
To win, but a blessing too large to lose.
This is the most pressing truth:
That Our people have only one planet to call home
And our planet has only one people to call its own.
We can either divide and be conquered by the few,
Or we can decide to conquer the future,
And say that today a new dawn we wrote,
Say that as long as we have humanity,
We will forever have hope.
Together, we won’t just be the generation
That tries but the generation that triumphs;
Let us see a legacy
Where tomorrow is not driven
By the human condition,
But by our human conviction.
And while hope alone can’t save us now,
With it we can brave the now,
Because our hardest change hinges
On our darkest challenges.
Thus may our crisis be our cry, our crossroad,
The oldest ode we owe each other.
We chime it, for the climate,
For our communities.
We shall respect and protect
Every part of this planet,
Hand it to every heart on this earth,
Until no one’s worth is rendered
By the race, gender, class, or identity
They were born. This morn let it be sworn
That we are one one human kin,
Grounded not just by the griefs
We bear, but by the good we begin.
To anyone out there:
I only ask that you care before it’s too late,
That you live aware and awake,
That you lead with love in hours of hate.
I challenge you to heed this call,
I dare you to shape our fate.
Above all, I dare you to do good
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The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has advised communities along River Niger in Kwara, Niger and Kogi states to relocate to higher grounds.
Niger State Emergency Management Agency(NSEMA) stated this on Monday in a statement signed and made available to the newsmen by its Director General, Malam Ahmed Ibrahim Inga in Minna, adding that the NIHSA warning was coming as a result of the discharge of water from Kainji and Jeba hydro dams located in Niger state.
“The dams are releasing thousands of gallons of water per minute that could lead to the overflow of River Niger”, stressing that “the state government hereby advise our communities to limit activities around river banks during this peak rainy season to avoid being flooded,” said the statement.
The statement with the Theme: ‘NSEMA Flood Alert’, thereby advised people living in riverine areas should relocate to safer grounds already identified.
Accordingly, it said, “NiMeT’s latest prediction indicated that the end of the raining season will be accompanied by violent windstorm, as such people should avoid standing under trees during rainfall and also avoid substandard structures.”
The statement, however, noted that “The state is already experiencing the negative impact of the flooding with houses, farmlands, bridges and linked roads washed away in some Local Government Areas located at up and down streams of the four (4 ) dams.
“These rendered many households homeless and have affected the socio-economic activities of the communities.
“The LGAs include Lavun, Magama, Rafi, Kontagora, Gbako, Mokwa, Lapai, Katcha, Agaie, Suleja, Shiroro, Mashegu, Agwara, Bida, Edati, Munya, Bosso, Chanchaga, Paikoro and Wushishi, respectively, while 14 deaths have so far been recorded, 6 in Magama, 2, in Kontagora, 2 in Agwara, and 1 each in Rafi, Lavun, Bosso and Paikoro LGAs of the State,” the statement further noted.
Furthermore, Inga explained that the assessments of the flood impacts were still ongoing, adding that periodic updates will be provided.
The NSEMA Boss stated further that “Our agency hereby calls on all the stakeholders; the traditional institutions, religious leaders, community leaders and other well-meaning Nigerlites, and the media to help in propagating this information to the general public.”
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NYSC commences 2022 annual sports, cultural festival
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on Monday, commenced its 2022 Annual NYSC Sports and cultural festival in Abuja.
This involved corps members from different states participating in football, athletics, dance, drama, and comedy amongst other competitions.
While declaring open the festival, the minister of federal capital territory, Alhaji Muhammad Musa Bello said the NYSC has remained focused on its mandate of mobilising and training youths for leadership roles as well as promoting patriotic values.
He noted that sports remain a potent force for the promotion of national unity, assuring that his administration would continue to accord the necessary priority to the sector.
The minister, who was represented by the mandate secretary, social development secretariat, Hajia Hadiza Mohammed Kabir said the cultural segment of the festival would also showcase the strength of the country’s diversities.
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“I appeal to stakeholders in the public and private sector to continue to support the NYSC so as to enhance the gains of this annual event,” the minister said.
On his part, NYSC director general, Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah said since the introduction of the festival, the focus has been on complementing federal government’s efforts in the development of the sports sector.
He disclosed that the cultural segment is aimed at developing the zeal of youths to promote and preserve Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage.
“We are focusing on grooming the corps members to pursue gainful careers in the sports and entertainment industry.
“Similarly, the NYSC national football club has been a platform for development of talents of corps members in soccer, while at the same time serves as an additional avenue for the promotion of national unity and integration,” the DG said.
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PADUCAH, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky man who killed three students and injured five more in a school shooting a quarter century ago has a chance at parole this week.
Michael Carneal was a 14-year-old freshman in 1997 when he fired a stolen pistol at a before-school prayer group in the lobby of Heath High School, near Paducah, Kentucky. He received a life sentence with the opportunity for parole after 25 years, the maximum allowed at the time for someone his age.
In one of the few interviews he has given since then, he told Kentucky newspaper the Courier Journal in 2002, “I perceived my life as miserable. Nobody loved me and nobody cared.”
Carneal said then that he was sorry for what he had done and acknowledged that he was only thinking of himself at the time, not the people he would hurt and kill. He said there was no simple answer for why he lashed out, but he was suffering from delusions and paranoia at the time. He said that therapy and medication he received in prison had stabilized his mental health. “It seems weird to say, but I am not really a violent person,” he added.
Carneal, who is now 39, did not respond to a recent written request for an interview from The Associated Press.
Carneal’s parole hearing is scheduled to start on Monday with testimony from those injured in the shooting and close relatives of those who were killed. On Tuesday, Carneal will make his case for release from the Kentucky State Reformatory in La Grange. If the board rules against him, they can decide how long Carneal should wait before his next opportunity to seek parole.
Killed in the shooting were were 14-year-old Nicole Hadley, 17-year-old Jessica James, and 15-year-old Kayce Steger. The injured include Missy Jenkins Smith, who was paralyzed and uses a wheelchair. She met with Carneal in prison in 2007 and had a long conversation with him. He apologized to her, and she said she has forgiven him.
“A lot of people think that exonerates him from consequences, but I don’t think so,” she said, adding that she is opposed to his release from prison. She worries that he is not equipped to handle life outside of prison and could still harm others. She also doesn’t think it would be right for him to walk free when the people he injured are still suffering.
Commonwealth’s Attorney Daniel Boaz, the lead prosecutor for the area that includes Paducah, wrote a letter to the Kentucky Parole Board on Sept. 9 opposing Carneal’s release.
“I experienced and witnessed the immediate effects of Michael Carneal’s actions on December 1, 1997 and have dealt with the effects of his actions since then,” Boaz wrote.
The families of the children who were killed suffered a “loss is too vast to be put into words,” he wrote. While incarcerating Carneal for the rest of his life “may seem like a harsh penalty, it is only a pittance in comparison to what these families suffer.” | https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/ap-kentucky-school-shooter-imprisoned-25-years-seeks-parole/ | 2022-09-19T22:22:07Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/ap-kentucky-school-shooter-imprisoned-25-years-seeks-parole/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The number of Venezuelans, Cubans and Nicaraguans taken into custody at the U.S. border with Mexico soared in August as migrants from Mexico and traditional sending countries were stopped less frequently, authorities said Monday.
U.S. authorities stopped migrants from Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua about 56,000 times last month, up from 49,826 times in July and 23,141 times in August 2021, according to administration officials. At the same time, fewer migrants were stopped from Mexico and the Central American “Northern Triangle” countries of Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras for a third straight month.
Overall, migrants were stopped about 203,000 times. They were stopped 199,976 times on the U.S. border with Mexico in July and 213,593 times in August 2021.
The growing numbers from Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua, are the latest sign of rapidly changing migration flows as U.S. authorities wrestle with unusually large influxes.
While no single reason can be pinpointed, it is extremely challenging for the U.S. to expel migrants from those countries under a pandemic-era rule known as Title 42, which U.S. officials invoke to deny a chance at seeking asylum on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19. U.S. relations with all three countries are deeply strained, making it difficult to impossible to send them home.
Mexico agrees to accept migrants expelled under Title 42 if they are from Guatemala, Honduras or El Salvador, in addition to Mexico. While the rule applies to all nationalities in theory, people from those four countries are most affected.
The Biden administration has leaned on other countries in the Americas to absorb more people fleeing their homes, including Mexico, Costa Rica, which is home to many Nicaraguans, and Colombia, which has taken in millions of Venezuelans in recent years.
Venezuelan migration plummeted early this year after Mexico introduced restrictions on air travel but has increased in recent months as more come over land through the notoriously dangerous Darien Gap in Panama.
In July, Venezuelans were stopped 17,651 times on the U.S. border with Mexico, the vast majority of them in and around Eagle Pass and Del Rio, Texas.
Reminders of their presence are in daily headlines. The roughly 50 migrants that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis flew to the upscale Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard were all Venezuelan, as were five of the six bodies that U.S. authorities found drowned to death in the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass on Labor Day weekend. The sixth was from Nicaragua. | https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/ap-us-migration-from-venezuela-cuba-nicaragua-soars-in-august/ | 2022-09-19T22:23:21Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/ap-us-migration-from-venezuela-cuba-nicaragua-soars-in-august/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Which sandals for plantar fasciitis are best?
The plantar fascia is a long ligament that attaches the heel bone to the ball of the foot. This provides support and connection between the back and the front of the foot. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the ligament becomes injured or inflamed. It can cause debilitating pain. Fortunately, treatment often starts with noninvasive solutions, such as sandals for plantar fasciitis. These offer support and comfort right where you need it. They can improve your symptoms and relieve pain.
If you need more arch support in an everyday sandal, the Skechers Go Walk Arch Fit Sandal — Mission is a good choice.
What to know before you buy sandals for plantar fasciitis
Arch support
Pain can be anywhere in the foot, but when it’s located in the arch it can make every step uncomfortable. Plantar fasciitis inserts can provide additional arch support if needed, but the sandals you select should be able to provide comfortable, firm cushioning in the arch without them.
Sizing
Pay careful attention to the sizing of sandals for plantar fasciitis. You want your sandal to fit comfortably without pinching or sliding. This is especially important during the acute phase when pain is at its worst.
Consider also if you plan to wear plantar fasciitis socks for additional support and size up if needed.
Material
The material affects both the comfort of the sandal and the way it looks. Some common sandal materials include:
- Closed-cell ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) foam
- Leather
- Rubber
- Other synthetic fibers
Some materials are lightweight and waterproof, while others need more care. If you plan to wear your sandals near the water, avoid leather or any other materials that shrink or stain when they get wet.
What to look for in quality sandals for plantar fasciitis
Heel straps
Sandals without a heel strap are streamlined and sleek, but they can cause the arch of your foot to tighten, making the pain worse. Consider an adjustable strap that helps toes to better grip the shoe to keep it in place.
Contoured footbed
A contoured footbed is slightly raised at the arch. This relieves pressure from other areas of the foot and can help relieve pain.
Cushioned sole
Cushioned soles are great for reducing the impact of the ground on the foot. These prevent any further injury and also provide an extra layer of support for the sole. Look for cushioned soles that still have midsole flexibility.
Tapered heels
Although high heels are not a good choice for plantar fasciitis, sandals with a slightly higher heel take the pressure off the back of the foot. This can help during the most painful phases of the condition.
How much you can expect to spend on sandals for plantar fasciitis
The price depends on the materials and whether or not the shoes are built to last. Expect to spend $30-$100.
Sandals for plantar fasciitis FAQ
What are the symptoms of plantar fasciitis?
A. Plantar fasciitis is easy to self-diagnose. The main symptoms include:
- Pain in the arch of the foot
- Pain in the heel
- Sharp pain
- Limping
- Tenderness
- Swelling
Symptoms may be worse in the morning and decrease with movement. They may also increase toward the end of the day if you are on your feet for long periods.
What causes plantar fasciitis?
A. Plantar fasciitis is a repetitive motion injury. This means that anything like running, walking or long periods of standing can aggravate plantar fasciitis. Other risk factors for plantar fasciitis include:
- Gender: Women are more likely to develop plantar fasciitis.
- High BMI: Due to obesity or pregnancy.
- Flat feet or high arches.
- Tightness in the Achilles tendon.
- Tight calf muscles.
- Walking on the inside of your feet.
- Regular and excessive high-impact exercise.
- Wearing high heels.
- Wearing flat shoes.
Is going barefoot bad for plantar fasciitis?
A. For those who enjoy the feel of the floor underneath their feet, the news is not good. Going barefoot can aggravate plantar fasciitis and increase the time it takes to heal. When the plantar fascial is irritated or injured, it needs comfort and support to reduce inflammation.
If you are experiencing symptoms of plantar fasciitis, it’s best to wear shoes for the majority of your day.
What are the best sandals for plantar fasciitis to buy?
Top sandals for plantar fasciitis
Skechers Go Walk Arch Fit Sandal — Mission
What you need to know: These have podiatrist-certified arch support.
What you’ll love: These are hiking sandals that look great for just tooling around town, too. They have a contoured sole, arch support and neoprene fabric edging. Neoprene also lines the adjustable straps to keep them comfortable. They come in three colors.
What you should consider: Some people found the strap length was too long and did not adjust tight enough for narrow feet.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top sandals for plantar fasciitis for the money
Funkeymonkey Women’s Comfort Slides
What you need to know: If you like color in your footwear, these are the sandals for you.
What you’ll love: Soft EVA foam molds to the contours of your feet. They are waterproof and washable. They come in 42 colors.
What you should consider: These do not have a heel strap, so consider wearing these in places where you might normally go barefoot.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Crocs Women’s LiteRide Stretch Sandals
What you need to know: These comfortable sandals are perfect for all-day wear.
What you’ll love: The footbed features signature LiteRide insoles for comfortable support. Stretchy elastic bands around the back of the heel and on top of the foot keep the sandal in place all day. They are available in nine colors.
What you should consider: They run narrow and may feel restrictive if you have wide feet.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
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Which holiday cards are best?
The time of “Season’s Greetings” and “Happy Holidays” is coming fast. It’s never too soon to start preparing, and one of the simplest ways to let the important people in your life know you think of them is to send a holiday card. People celebrate different holidays, though, so it’s often easier to get nondenominational holiday cards rather than anything specific.
The best holiday cards are the Bluboon 3D Holiday Greeting Cards. Seven designs are included, and they pop up when the card is opened for a little extra pizzazz.
What to know before you buy holiday cards
Size
Holiday cards come in several sizes but the most common are 4 by 6 inches and 5 by 7 inches. This is mainly to keep shipping and postage costs low, and especially to prevent extra charges if you add weight from things such as pictures or gift cards. It also helps prevent a card from looking awkwardly large.
Design
Holiday cards come in just about any design you can think of. And if you think of it but can’t find it, you can always buy blank cards to create your own designs.
That said, there are some common hallmarks in holiday cards, borrowed mainly from Christmas themes such as reindeer, holly and Christmas trees, or even phrases including “Peace and joy.” When it isn’t Christmas-themed, it’s usually winter-weather-themed, with images such as snowflakes, or themed to other holidays, including Hanukkah.
Quantity
Holiday cards typically come in packs. They can be as small as two or as large as 200-plus. Usually, the more cards included in a package the cheaper each card becomes. If you’re especially frugal, you can buy the largest package size possible, and it can last for years.
However, not all cards come in packs. Special and handmade cards are sold individually, but these can be surprisingly expensive.
What to look for in quality holiday cards
Envelopes
The best holiday cards include envelopes. This saves you time and effort, but most importantly, money. Most included envelopes are plain, usually white or brown. However, the best envelopes are just as fancy as the cards inside.
Messages
Some holiday cards have pre-printed messages, either on the outside, the inside or both. The messages are usually something generic such as “Happy Holidays” or “Season’s Greetings,” but they can also be more involved like those on birthday cards. Whether these messages are a good addition or a distraction is up to you.
Environmentally friendly
If you’re concerned about the potential waste of sending holiday cards, you can find environmentally friendly cards to lessen their effects. This friendliness usually comes from being made of recycled materials, but special plant-based inks are also a possibility. And, if you don’t want to make any impact at all, you can always send e-cards.
How much you can expect to spend on holiday cards
Most cards come in packs, so it’s best to look at the cost on a per-card basis. Basic cards typically cost no more than 25-50 cents, with better cards costing up to $1. Cards that are sold individually typically cost $1-$10.
Holiday cards FAQ
Who should I send holiday cards to?
A. That’s entirely up to you. Most people send cards to their close friends and family. Others also send some to their colleagues. At the very least, it’s nice to send a card to someone who sends a card to you each year.
When should I send out my holiday cards?
A. There’s not really a perfect time to send out holiday cards, but there are some general guidelines. The biggest is to start sending out cards shortly after Thanksgiving, usually no more than a week later. This should see the cards arrive with plenty of time to spare. If you want your cards to arrive as close to the holiday being celebrated by the recipient as possible, you need to mail them a few days before that holiday.
What are the best holiday cards to buy?
Top holiday cards
Bluboon 3D Holiday Greeting Cards
What you need to know: These are perfect if you want to go above and beyond with your impression.
What you’ll love: There are seven cards in the pack, each having a different design, and each design has a matching envelope. Most of the cards are blank for writing in a custom message.
What you should consider: Most of the designs are meant for celebrating Christmas rather than being generically winter-themed. They’re heavy, so may need extra postage.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top holiday cards for the money
Sustainable Greetings Rustic Holiday Cards
What you need to know: This 48-card set is great if you have many cards to send.
What you’ll love: It comes with six designs, each having eight cards. Plain brown envelopes are included. The interiors are blank for customization and the 4-by-6-inch size is just big enough for a family photo or a gift card.
What you should consider: Most of the designs are Christmas-themed rather than generic holiday-themed. A few customers thought the cardstock used felt cheap. Others didn’t receive the full count of cards.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Amazon Gift Card in a Greeting Card
What you need to know: This greeting-and-gift card combo knocks out two birds with one stone.
What you’ll love: There are three Hanukkah and 16 Christmas or generic holiday themes to choose among. The gift card can have any denomination between $10-$2,000. You can include a custom message at no extra cost and you can ship the card directly to your intended recipient.
What you should consider: Only Amazon gift cards are available. The customized message is printed on the packing slip, not inside the card. Some cards arrived damaged.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which LED Halloween masks are best?
The best Halloween masks are generally a matter of opinion and personal taste. But if you want the best light-up Halloween mask, some are certainly better than others.
If you want a fully customizable and programmable LED mask for Halloween, the top choice is the AINSKO Light-up Mask with Bluetooth. Users can pair the mask with their phone via Bluetooth and program the LEDs on the surface to display virtually any design.
What to know before you buy a LED Halloween mask
Type of LED mask
Some masks use some LED lighting to add a bit of stylish flair to your Halloween costume. Some are very plain masks where the lights are the main purpose and focal point of the design. There are also high-tech masks that allow users to display fancy designs using many LEDs. A light-up mask can be a fun costume piece on its own or a nice supplement to another outfit.
Complexity vs. simplicity
There are very simple and sleek LED masks or you could go the DIY route and create your own simple mask design. For more complex LED masks or designs inspired by characters in film, TV and games, it may be difficult to replicate the look you are going for if you have not worked with LEDs before.
Light-up parts
The entirety of a mask could light up with LEDs, but the design could use lighting sparingly for a subtle and scary effect. A few LED lines to highlight certain features or fake light up eyes look unnatural and can be fun for a Halloween mask. Remember that an LED mask does not need to be very detailed because in the dark it would be difficult for anyone to notice details anyway.
What to look for in quality LED Halloween masks
Adaptability
You could get an LED screen mask that is adaptable to any costume or event since the mask itself can be programmed to show any design you want. While these models are usually pretty expensive, they offer immense customization options and can be used and reused for a multitude of costumes or events beyond the Halloween season. If you are going to invest in a light-up mask, consider if it is an item you need to wear and enjoy many times.
Batteries
Some fancy LED masks have their own power storage for keeping the lights on. However, many will require the use of separate batteries. The best options can get hours of use out of a few batteries. If you find that your mask has trouble staying on for long periods of time, you may be able to conserve the battery by only lighting it up when necessary.
Durability
Many LED masks will be made from simple, cheap Halloween mask materials and molds. The better quality options can hold up to normal wear and tear more efficiently. If you find an LED mask that requires delicate treatment, that does not mean you should avoid it, but remember that you will have to be careful while wearing it.
How much you can expect to spend on an LED Halloween mask
For a simple Halloween mask that has LED designs on it, you can expect to pay about $10-$20, plus the cost of batteries to power the device. Fancy face masks that are essentially an entire screen of LEDs can be found for under $100.
LED Halloween mask FAQ
Are LED Halloween masks safe to wear?
A. It is highly unlikely that an LED light could get very hot or cause a fire hazard because LEDs do not emit light from a vacuum like lots of light bulbs do. Light created by an LED is done without very high temperatures and power levels that could cause serious danger. The biggest safety concern is the material of a face mask itself and the positioning of lights. Check that the LEDs do not shine directly into the user’s eyes. Consider if you have allergies to any materials that could be in the mask. If you have a latex allergy, for example, you should not wear a latex mask.
Can you make an LED mask?
A. If you have some time and want a custom light-up mask for Halloween, you can definitely make one yourself. First, find a plain mask from a craft store or a Halloween mask that you want to alter. Next, you will want to buy some flexible glowing wire lights and attach them to your mask as decoration in whatever design you prefer. If you want individual LEDs instead of strip lights, you could get small individual LEDs too and attach them to your mask. Once you have the lighting hooked up to a battery, you are good to go on Halloween.
What’s the best LED Halloween mask to buy?
Top LED Halloween mask
AINSKO Light up Mask with Bluetooth
What you need to know: This light-up mask is completely programmable with thousands of LEDs to display limitless designs.
What you’ll love: The mask can display text, images, animations and more. The LED visuals are completely customizable and controlled through the mobile app. Users turn on the mask and connect it to their phone’s Bluetooth to take control of the high-tech light-up Halloween mask. The wearer can configure the mask to change animations via sensing gestures. It supports multiple different languages for the user interface.
What you should consider: Some customers reported receiving defective and faulty copies that did not work properly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top LED Halloween mask for the money
What you need to know: This very affordable LED Halloween mask is inspired by “The Purge” but serves as a spooky mask for anyone who wants a scary neon design.
What you’ll love: It comes in a few different color options so that your lighting can match your outfit. The mask itself is a simple plastic design with LED light strips strapped near the eyes, nose and mouth. Lights are powered by two AA batteries in a connected battery pack that can be clipped to a belt or held in a pocket. It has a few different lighting modes, allowing for more variety than simply turning it on and off.
What you should consider: Some customers got copies of the mask that would not light up or turn on correctly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This LED mask resembles masks from the popular “Demon Slayer” anime and manga, but has the ability to light up at night.
What you’ll love: There are three variations in pink, red and yellow. The plastic is nontoxic Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) and each of the different designs is a separate mold, not just a different LED arrangement. The mask is battery-powered with two AA batteries contained in a battery pack that could be stored safely in a wearer’s pocket or attached to the belt.
What you should consider: Some customers have received damaged or broken copies of the mask that were unwearable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA lander on Mars has captured the vibrations and sounds of four meteoroids striking the planet’s surface.
Scientists reported Monday that Mars InSigh t detected seismic and acoustic waves from a series of impacts in 2020 and 2021. A satellite orbiting the red planet confirmed the impact locations, as far as 180 miles (290 kilometers) from the lander.
Scientists are delighted by the detections — a first for another planet.
The first confirmed meteoroid exploded into at least three pieces, each leaving its own crater. An 11-second audio snippet of this strike includes three “bloops,” as NASA calls them, one of sounding like metal flapping loudly in the wind here on Earth.
“After three years of InSight waiting to detect an impact, those craters looked beautiful,” Brown University’s Ingrid Daubar, a co-author of the research paper in the journal Nature Geoscience, said in a statement.
The InSight team expected to pick up numerous meteoroid strikes, given Mars’ proximity to the asteroid belt and the planet’s thin atmosphere, which tends to keep entering space rocks from burning up. But the lander’s French-built seismometer may have missed impacts because of interfering noise from the Martian wind or seasonal changes in the atmosphere. Now scientists know what to look for, according to NASA, likely resulting in a surge of detections.
“Impacts are the clocks of the solar system,” French lead author Raphael Garcia said in a statement from the Higher Institute of Aeronautics and Space in Toulouse. “We need to know the impact rate today to estimate the age of different surfaces.”
Launched in 2018, InSight has already detected more than 1,300 marsquakes. The largest measured a magnitude 5 earlier this year. By comparison, the marsquakes generated by the meteoroid impacts registered no more than a magnitude 2.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay receiver Mike Evans has been suspended without pay for one game for his role in a scuffle that resulted in him and New Orleans cornerback Marshon Lattimore being ejected from the Buccaneers-Saints game.
The NFL said Monday that Evans violated unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct rules by knocking Lattimore to the ground when the Buccaneers star intervened in a confrontation that initially involved Lattimore and Bucs teammates Tom Brady and Leonard Fournette.
“After a play had ended, you were walking toward your sidelines. When you noticed your teammates engaged in a confrontation with Saints’ players, you ran toward that area on the field and violently threw your body into and struck an unsuspecting opponent who was part of that confrontation,” league vice president of football operations Jon Runyan wrote in a letter informing Evans of the discipline.
“You knocked your opponent to the ground and a melee ensued involving players from both teams,” the letter said. “Your aggressive conduct could have caused serious injury to your opponent and clearly does not reflect the high standards of sportsmanship expected of a professional.”
Evans, who can appeal the decision, was suspended for next Sunday’s home game against the Green Bay Packers.
It’s not the first suspension of Evans’ career. The other, a one-game ban in 2017, also involved Evans knocking Lattimore to the ground during a Bucs-Saints matchup at the Superdome.
The suspension figures to leave the Bucs shorthanded at receiver against the Packers, especially considering Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee) are nursing injuries that kept them from playing last week.
Coach Todd Bowles was disappointed by news of the suspension.
“Like I said, the fighting alone, losing a player for the next game, it hurts our team because we lose a very good ballplayer,” Bowles said.
“We don’t want that, we don’t condone it and we’ve got to move forward and find a way to win without him,” the coach added. “But that should be a lesson to all our other players.”
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TOP TEAM CHEVY UNOFFICIAL TOP-10 RACE RESULTS:
POS. DRIVER
2nd CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 9 HOOTERS CAMARO ZL1
3rd WILLIAM BYRON, NO. 24 ACRONIS CAMARO ZL1
5th KYLE LARSON, NO. 5 HENDRICKCARS.COM CAMARO ZL1
6th ROSS CHASTAIN, NO. 1 WORLDWIDE EXPRESS CAMARO ZL1
7th AJ ALLMENDINGER, NO. 16 ACTION INDUSTRIES CAMARO ZL1
TOP FIVE UNOFFICIAL RACE RESULTS:
POS. DRIVER
1st Chris Buescher (Ford)
2nd Chase Elliott (Chevrolet)
3rd William Byron (Chevrolet)
4th Christopher Bell (Toyota)
5th Kyle Larson (Chevrolet)
TEAM CHEVY POST-RACE NOTES AND QUOTES:
ROSS CHASTAIN, NO. 1 WORLDWIDE EXPRESS CAMARO ZL1
Finished: 6th
What was your big takeaway from this race?
“I’m proud of the effort from Trackhouse Racing, the No. 1 Worldwide Express team and Chevrolet to minimize things that take you out of the race. The minimal amount of flat tires.. none for Trackhouse. I don’t know about the other Chevy’s, but just a minimal amount for the bowties. That’s what we need; we needed extra air in the tires and extra clearance off the ground.
We struggled just being tight all night. We put a couple rounds in the right-rear there at the end and drove up to sixth. We were up there where we needed to be all night.
Looking at the next round, what do you guys need to work on and what do you feel like your strengths were in this first round?
“To be honest, I’ve only had Homestead on my mind next for the test this week. We have a lot of questions to answer there. Good, bad or in different – Wednesday night, we’re going to know a whole lot more and that’s what tests are for. We’re taking a lot of spare parts. I need to work on running up top more, running the wall. That’s a big thing we’re going to focus on.”
AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 BASS PRO SHOPS / TRACKER OFF ROAD CAMARO ZL1, sidelined by damage sustained in an accident on lap 278.
Finished: 31st
DILLON ON THE ACCIDENT HE WAS INVOLVED IN THAT ENDED HIS RACE:
“I was just told the No. 99 (Daniel Suarez) wrecked in front of the field there and got in the No. 47 (Ricky Stenhouse Jr.). I hate it for the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops / TRACKER Off Road Chevy team. We got left-front suspension damage and if we don’t get that, we’re out there running and probably in a good points position to make it.
It's unfortunate, but we put ourselves in a little bit of a bind, points-wise, in the first two races. We were doing our job today though. We had a great race car and got stage points. It’s just unfortunate we were caught up in it.”
HOW DO YOU APPROACH THE REST OF THE SEASON?
“Just go and try to win races and get better. I think today was a positive overall. We can use that going into next year.”
TYLER REDDICK, NO. 8 CHEDDAR’S SCRATCH KITCHEN CAMARO ZL1
Finished: 25th
Reddick on the accident he was involved in and what his team tried to do after that:
“I saw the crash happen. I checked up, but I just got run over. We had two bad races with bad finishes. We had two really good race cars, but we just didn’t capitalize on it and that was enough to miss it.”
What was it like to limp around and just hope that other drivers had trouble?
“It was terrible. It’s out of your control; you can’t really fight to do anything about it. Hoping for others’ misfortunes is no way to race.”
CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 9 HOOTERS CAMARO ZL1
Finished: 2nd
You weren’t really comfortable with your car and then you were locked-in and you got very comfortable, very fast. How would you sum up the night?
“It was long. Obviously, hate to run second and get that close. The top just got so dominant there at the end. I couldn’t really run the bottom and keep pace. Unfortunately for me, we never really caught much of lap traffic and that was really what I needed. I hate to be so close. This is my favorite race of the year and it would have been nice to check that box.
Proud of our No. 9 Hooters Chevrolet team for fighting through it. We had a poor starting spot and unfortunate pit selection that kind of handcuffed us all night. We put ourselves in a hole yesterday and was able to get a top-two out of it. We’ll try again next week.”
AJ ALLMENDINGER, NO. 16 ACTION INDUSTRIES CAMARO ZL1
Finished: 7th
“I’m happy to run 500 laps at Bristol anytime I can do that. That’s a good night. I was pretty happy with our No. 16 Action Industries Camaro ZL1. We just needed a little bit more I think to get to the next level, but really happy when we can run anywhere from about seventh to 10th all night. We had good strategy, and our pitstops were really good. So overall, I’m just really, really happy with the night.”
WILLIAM BYRON, NO. 24 ACRONIS CAMARO ZL1
Finished: 3rd
“Honestly, with this Next Gen car, the pace is so fast around here and I didn’t really have a chance to see what was going on around me. I would see guys up in the wall, having flat tire issues or blowing up, so I just tried to avoid it.
Our No. 24 Acronis Chevrolet team did a great job tonight. We were a little bit timid early and didn’t really quite have the car in stage one. We wanted to get those points so we could advance. And then they told me after stage one that we were locked-in. We were a little bit freer after that. We really didn’t change much, but we got the car better and had a good second and final stage.
I’m really proud of this team. This whole round, we’ve been getting better each race. Just really proud of the effort. After a rough summer, this is really good to see how we brought ourselves to the playoffs. Thank you to all of our partners and supporters back home. We’re really excited.”
JUSTIN HALEY, NO. 31 LEAFFILTER GUTTER PROTECTION CAMARO ZL1
Finished: 12th
“That’s a really strong night for our No. 31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet. We fought hard all night, played some excellent strategy and just had an overall good car. That was a good, good run for the company. We are definitely building something. We will take this and keep improving.”
TY DILLON, NO. 42 EG3 TECHNOLOGIES CAMARO ZL1
Finished: 26th
“Such a bummer way to end an otherwise pretty solid night out at Bristol. Our No. 42 team was able to make some pretty good changes to our EG3 car to help us throughout the race, and that put us in a position for a top-15 finish. Unfortunately, a mechanical issue of some sort took us out early. It’s a shame because we had made some good gains up until that point, but that just how it goes sometimes. Looking forward to heading to Texas next weekend and put this one behind us."
ERIK JONES, NO. 43 U.S. AIR FORCE CAMARO ZL1
Finished: 21st
“We knew this week may be a test with the new car at Bristol and it proved to have its challenges tonight. We struggled with the handling early in the race and were making the right changes, but spun missing a wreck and that put us a few laps down and then had a couple of tire issues late in the race. A disappointing night for sure. We have seven more races to build for next year and I know we are capable of running up front and winning races, just need to turn things around. We’ll had to Texas next week, one of my favorite tracks, and see what we can do.”
ALEX BOWMAN, NO. 48 ALLY CAMARO ZL1, sidelined by damage sustained in an accident on lap 278.
Finished: 32nd
What did you see from your perspective?
“Cars stopping in a hurry and no way for me to get stopped. We lost power steering and tried to work our way through it. We stayed out to get stage points, which thankfully we had a great racecar and we were able to get stage points even without power steering and lock ourselves in. But the flip side of that was restarting in the back there and just getting collected.
It's a bummer, but at least we’re onto the next round and we can focus on Texas (Motor Speedway) next weekend.”
DANIEL SUAREZ, NO. 99 TOOTSIES ORCHID LOUNGE CAMARO ZL1
Finished: 19th
You advanced to the Round of 12. I know this was a hard day for you guys; the car wasn’t what you wanted it to be. How rewarding is it to run all of the laps tonight and live to fight another day?
“It was a long day. It wasn’t pretty, but we did what we needed to do. We thought we were going to be able to make our car better from yesterday to today, but it was not. We have to regroup. Hopefully we can fight some monsters and come back stronger. I think the next round is pretty good for us. Texas (Motor Speedway), we’re going to be strong. A road course is in our wheelhouse. A superspeedway, anything can happen.
I’m very thankful for our No. 99 Tootsies Orchid Lounge Chevy team. They never give up. The car wasn’t what we needed, but we’re still on the good side of it.”
How tough is the mental reset after a night like tonight?
“You have no idea how easy it’s going to be for me to reset because that car was not fun. For me, to be able to make it to the next round with the way the car was driving, is a huge plus. Thank you to everyone on our team. They did a very good job. We had the speed, but there were a lot of mistakes; on pit road, myself, overall. We’ll come back stronger for the next round.”
TEAM CHEVY RACE QUICK NOTES
Stage One:
· Hendrick Motorsports teammates Kyle Larson and Alex Bowman led Chevrolet to the green in the 500-lap NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race, starting second and third, respectively, in their Camaro ZL1’s.
· The 125-lap Stage One saw four Chevrolet drivers take top-10 positions at the end of the Stage, led by Kyle Larson and the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Camaro ZL1 in fifth.
· Stage One: Team Chevy Top-10
5th Kyle Larson, No. 5 HendrickCars.com Camaro ZL1
6th Alex Bowman, No. 48 Ally Camaro ZL1
8th Tyler Reddick, No. 8 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Camaro ZL1
9th William Byron, No. 24 Acronis Camaro ZL1
Stage Two:
· William Byron – who entered the Round of 16 elimination race in the second position in the playoff standings – clinched his spot by points into the Round of 12 during the early laps of Stage Two.
· A caution flying at the end of Stage Two; crew chief Cliff Daniels chose pit strategy while running in the top-10, bringing Larson and the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Camaro ZL1 down pit road for a four-tire and fuel stop with 15 laps left in the Stage.
· At the conclusion of Stage Two, Alex Bowman and the No. 48 Ally Camaro ZL1 team punched their ticket to the Round of 12 by virtue of points.
· Stage Two: Team Chevy Top-10
2nd Ross Chastain, No. 1 Worldwide Express Camaro ZL1
4th Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hooter Camaro ZL1
6th Alex Bowman, No. 48 Ally Camaro ZL1
7th William Byron, No. 24 Acronis Camaro ZL1
8th Austin Dillon, No. Bass Pro Shops / TRACKER Off Road Camaro ZL1
9th Kyle Larson, No. 5 HendrickCars.com Camaro ZL1
Final Stage / Post-Race Notes:
· On lap 278, Chevrolet playoff drivers Alex Bowman and Austin Dillon were involved in an accident, sustaining damage that forced both teams to retire early from the race.
· In the duration of the Final Stage, Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain were able to lock-in their spots into the Round of 12.
· In 29 points paying races, Chevrolet has now recorded 69 top-fives and 127 top-10s, continuing to lead all manufacturers.
· Six Chevrolet drivers have advanced to the Round of 12, with the bowtie brand continuing to occupy 50 percent of the playoff field.
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GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Rory McIlroy likened it to landing in a “jungle” when his drives veered off line. Europe captain Luke Donald pointed to the thickness of the grass blades. U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick said the rough was simply “penal.”
If there was one major takeaway from the just-concluded Italian Open at the Marco Simone club outside Rome that will host next year’s Ryder Cup, it was that the course is being set up to reward accurate tee shots with narrow fairways surrounded by nasty rough and even higher grass beyond.
Coming off a record loss to the United States at Whistling Straits last year, Donald is enlisting the help of the golf course to try to reduce the gap to the big-hitting Americans.
“We certainly want to put a premium on getting the ball in the fairway,” Donald told The Associated Press after Sunday’s final round, confirming plans to narrow the fairways even further.
“It’s not going to be any narrower than a U.S. Open or anything like that — I think there’s plenty of width out here,” he said. “But some of (the holes) have a little bit too much width in areas. So if you want to take and hit driver, you can, but it’s going to narrow up.”
At Whistling Straits, where the Americans won 19-9 for the biggest margin of victory since continental Europe became part of the Ryder Cup in 1979, the rough was trimmed to a maximum of four inches.
By contrast, some of the high grass at Marco Simone reached up past players’ knees.
“I think the tougher the test, the better it is for us,” said Europe vice captain Edoardo Molinari, the team’s analytics expert.
Added McIlroy: “If you get it going off line here off the tee it’s very, very difficult. The rough is incredibly thick and there’s sort of jungle outside of that if you get a play way off line.”
“(The Americans) are very good from 150 in, so try to set the golf course up so it’s a challenge to get your tee shots within that range,” McIlroy said. “By forcing people to play more conservative off the tee, I think that helps the Europeans a little bit.”
It wasn’t just the rough that provided a challenge. Changing weather each day brought heat, rain and wind before Sunday’s near-perfect conditions.
“Some of these guys who are likely to be in the Ryder Cup team next year would have seen everything this week,” said Donald, who took over the captain’s duties from Henrik Stenson last month after the Swede was stripped of the honor for joining the Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf circuit. “That’s good that they’ll be very prepared.”
None of the likely Ryder Cup members for the U.S. team showed up.
Donald himself, who finished 13 strokes behind surprise winner Bob MacIntyre, learned a few lessons himself when he hit the wrong ball after a poor tee shot on the driveable par-4 16th on Friday and then lost a ball in a tree on 13 on Sunday.
“I had a adventurous week,” he said.
McIlroy, who finished two strokes back in fourth, fell out of contention Sunday when he hit into the water on 16.
Fitzpatrick, who lost in a playoff to MacIntyre, was on course for victory until he found the rough on the par-3 17th and bogeyed the penultimate hole for the third time in four tries.
Fitzpatrick then again drove into the rough on the first playoff hole, enabling MacIntyre to snatch his first win in nearly two years — and only the second of his career.
A smooth-swinging Scot from the whisky town of Oban, MacIntyre plodded his way around the hilly course by consistently hitting the greens — never anything too spectacular — and recorded the lowest round of the week on Sunday with a 7-under 64.
“For me, it’s pretty simple. If you hit it where you aim, you’ll do alright,” the 26-year-old lefty said. “Thankfully today for the majority of it, I aimed it well, I hit it all right and the putter worked.”
From Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, 2023, Marco Simone will become the third venue in continental Europe to host the Ryder Cup after Valderrama in Spain (1997) and Le Golf National in France (2018).
MacIntyre’s performance in the second week of the Ryder Cup qualification period may have given him a spot on next year’s team.
“I played with Bob last week in Wentworth,” Donald said. “Looks like a strong player, a strong mind — he looks very fearless on the golf course, which you’ll need in a Ryder Cup. It’s a pressure packed situation.”
On the eve of the tournament, Donald and many of Europe’s top players like McIlroy, Fitzpatrick, Viktor Hovland, Tyrrell Hatton and Francesco Molinari ate dinner together.
“We obviously play a very individual sport most of the time. But one week out of every two years, we try and come together as a team and unite,” Donald said. “And having those dinners helps with that.”
Edoardo Molinari said the menu included “pasta, prosciutto and mozzarella” and that “nearly everyone enjoyed a glass of wine.”
Donald hopes more elite players will check out Marco Simone in May when the next Italian Open is contested.
“As many eyeballs or potential players come over and get a feel for this place, the better,” he said. “I know the schedule is tough and it’s busy and jam packed, but I’ll certainly be encouraging them to try and make the trip.”
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Harrison Burton and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team persevered through some early adversity to post a 16th-place finish in the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Burton started the 500-lap race from 27th place then had a flat tire in the early going that put him a lap down.
He worked his way into position to get the free pass at the end of the first 125-lap Stage and rejoined the lead lap for the start of the second Stage.
Just after the ensuing restart, Burton spun and had another flat tire after being collected due to contact between two other drivers.
He pitted for fresh tires and rejoined the fray.
On Lap 196, the No. 21 Mustang suffered another flat tire but another driver’s spin brought out the caution flag, which allowed Burton to again collect the free pass and get back on the lead lap.
He moved into the top 25 just past the 200-lap mark and continued to move forward, ending the second Stage in 15th place.
In the third and final segment of the race, he started 23rd but ran in or around the top 15 for the rest of the way, ending the race in 16th place.
Burton and the No. 21 team now head to Texas Motor Speedway for next Sunday’s Autotrader Echo Park Automotive 500.
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Todd Gilliland and the No. 38 Long John Silver's team started Saturday night's 500-lap race in the 30th position but quickly started gaining track position throughout the early stages of the race.
Gilliland and the No. 38 crew worked hard all day, making the right adjustments to get the car better. Fighting inside the top 20, and top 10 a certain points through the night, Gilliland would get caught up in a wreck with nowhere to go, cutting a good day short. Gilliland stayed in the race though and fought back to 18th for the finish in Bristol.
"We had a fast Long John Silver's Ford for a lot of the night," said Gilliland. "it was fun getting to race inside the top 10, but also disappointing that we didn't get the result to show our speed. That's a product of racing on short tracks like Bristol, I am proud of my team for not giving up after we had that incident. Hopefully, we can carry this into Texas next weekend."
Coming off of a solid run in Kansas, Michael McDowell and the Love's Luber Finer Ford headed into Bristol for the second time of the season. After running well earlier in the year at the track, the team were looking to hit it big in Saturday's night race.
Starting the race loose but building tighter as the race progressed, McDowell and his Love's Luber Finer team played both strategy and handling changes to his advantage. Running between seventh and twelfth during the first two stages, the team started the final stage of the race in position to finish in the top-ten, with the car handling exactly to McDowell's liking. With steering box issues beginning to arise in the closing laps, McDowell worked hard to preserve the car, but fight for every position. In the end, the team would finish just outside the top-ten in the eleventh position.
"Tonight was definitely a race of attrition. A lot of the other cars were running into issues, but we were lucky enough to be able to run hard but conserve our equipment. We had a good car though with good speed. While we fought steering issues in the last half of the race, I'm proud of how we we have run with our Love's Luber Finer Ford."
FRM will head to Texas Motor Speedway this weekend for NASCAR Cup action starting on Saturday.
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CHEVROLET RACING: NCS PLAYOFFS ROUND OF 12 FAST FACTS
· In the 29 NASCAR Cup Series points-paying races; Chevrolet continues to lead all manufacturers in race wins (16), top-fives (69), top-10s (127), laps led (3,329) and stage wins (23).
· For the second consecutive round, Chevrolet continues to occupy 50 percent of the playoff field with six Chevrolet drivers advancing to the Round of 12.
· Heading into race one of the Round of 12, Chevrolet drivers take four of the top-five positions in the playoff standings, led by regular-season champion Chase Elliott (1st).
Chevrolet All-Time NASCAR Cup Series
Championships:
Manufacturer Championships:
1st Chevy Title: 1958
Most Recent Title: 2021
Highest Number of Consecutive Titles: 13 (2003-2015)
Driver Championships:
1st Chevy title: Buck Baker (1957)
Most Recent: Kyle Larson (2021)
Highest Number of Consecutive Titles: 7 (2005-2011)
Chevrolet’s 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 12 Drivers:
Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Camaro ZL1 – 1st in Playoff Standings (+31 points above cutline)
2022 NASCAR Cup Series Regular-Season Champion
Victories: 4 (series-leading)
Top-Fives: 11 (tied for series-leading);
Top-10s: 18 (series-leading);
Laps Led: 719 (series-leading);
Average Finish: 11.1 (series-leading);
Stage Wins: 5
Of Note:
- The 2022 season marks Elliott’s seventh consecutive appearance in the NCS playoffs.
- Elliott has advanced to the Championship 4 the past two seasons, winning his first career NCS Driver Championship in 2020.
- Six of his 17 career NCS wins have come in the playoffs.
- Elliott has won at two of the three tracks in the Round of 12, including Talladega Superspeedway (2019); and a two-time winner at the Charlotte ROVAL (2019 and 2020).
Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Camaro ZL1 – 3rd in Playoff Standings (+11 points above cutline)
Victories: 2
Top-Fives: 10
Top-10s: 16
Laps Led: 584
Average Finish: 14.2
Stage Wins: 5
Of Note:
- The 2022 season marks Chastain’s first career appearance in the NCS playoffs.
- Chastain has already scored a win at one of the Round of 12 tracks in 2022, with his second-career NCS win coming at Talladega Superspeedway in April.
Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Camaro ZL1 – 4th in Playoff Standings (+10 points above cutline)
2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion
Victories: 2
Top-Fives: 11 (tied for series-leading)
Top-10s: 15
Laps Led: 341
Average Finish: 13.7 (third-best)
Stage Wins: 3
Of Note:
- The 2022 season marks Larson’s sixth appearance in the NCS playoffs, with 2021 bringing Larson his first trip to the Championship 4.
- During the playoff era (2004-present); Larson leads the series in ‘multiple playoff race wins in a single season’ with five in 2021 (Bristol, Charlotte ROVAL, Texas, Kansas, Phoenix).
- In 2021, Larson took the wins at two of the three tracks that are in the Round of 12, including both the playoff and All-Star races at Texas Motor Speedway; and the annual race at the Charlotte ROVAL.
William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Camaro ZL1 – 5th in Playoff Standings (+6 points above the cutline)
Victories: 2
Top-Fives: 5
Top-10s: 8
Laps Led: 671
Average Finish: 16.8
Stage Wins: 4
Of Note:
- The 2022 season marks Byron’s fourth consecutive appearance in the NCS playoffs.
- Bryon’s career-best finish in the NCS playoffs came in 2021, finishing the season 10th in the final standings.
- Byron scored top-10 finishes in all three races of the Round of 16 including an eighth-place at Darlington Raceway; sixth-place at Kansas Speedway; and third-place at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Alex Bowman, No. 48 Ally Camaro ZL1 – 10th in Playoff Standings (-6 points below the cutline)
Victories: 1
Top-Fives: 4
Top-10s: 12
Laps Led: 136
Average Finish: 15.7
Stage Wins: 2
Of Note:
- The 2022 season marks Bowman’s fifth consecutive appearance in the NCS playoffs.
- Bowman has raced his way into the Round of 12 in each of his NCS playoff appearances; making it to the Round of 8 in the 2020 season to score a career-best sixth in the final standings.
- Two of Bowman’s 12 top-10 finishes of 2022 came in the Round of 16, recording a 10th-place finish at Darlington Raceway and a fourth-place finish at Kansas Speedway.
Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Camaro ZL1 – 11th in Playoff Standings (-6 points below the cutline)
Victories: 1
Top-Fives: 6
Top-10s: 11
Laps Led: 246
Average Finish: 16.4
Stage Wins: 2
Of Note:
- The 2022 season marks Suarez’s first career appearance in the NCS playoffs.
- Suarez has three top-five finishes on road course circuits in 2022 including his first-career NCS win at Sonoma Raceway; and fifth-place finishes at Road America and Watkins Glen.
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A stellar season for Kenny Collins and Coltman Farms Racing continued Saturday evening in the Southern All Star Racing Series at East Alabama Motor Speedway.
In his first race with a brand-new Longhorn Chassis, Collins patiently bided his time behind the front two cars of J.R. Moseley and Dalton Cook before overtaking both to win the first night of the Alabama State Championships, which was Brett Coltman’s first circuit win as a car owner.
For Collins, winning Saturday’s feature in the Alabama State Championships was special for many reasons, as he finally crossed a victory at East Alabama off his list after enduring many years of struggles at the facility.
“This one’s pretty awesome,” Collins said. “I’ve been coming here since 2005 trying to win one of these races. When I first started racing, [the Alabama State Championships] were always our vacation race at the end of the year. This place is very special to me, so it’s cool to finally win one after 17 years.”
Collins can recall so many different reasons as to why a win at East Alabama has been out of reach, but he entered Saturday’s feature with more confidence on his side knowing the car provided by Coltman would be strong enough to contend.
After qualifying the fastest in his group, Collins faded back to fourth on the initial start. He eventually made his way back into the third position and began searching for grip all while Moseley and Cook engaged in an intense battle for the lead.
Once Collins passed Cook, he waited for the right opportunity to overtake Moseley, whose car had started to fade during the run. A slide job from Collins was all he needed to assume control of the race and pull away for his first Alabama State Championships victory.
The only other person more excited than Collins about the triumph was Coltman himself, who knew that bringing the veteran racer aboard his burgeoning program would give it the best opportunity to win every week.
With Collins and Dwayne Frady on his side, Coltman admitted that his Dirt Late Model program has already made significant strides and is confident that Collins is only going to accumulate more victories after his triumph in the Alabama State Championships.
“This win feels really great,” Coltman said. “The entire team worked really hard to put together an amazing car. We’ve come a long way and Kenny is such a great racer who has been around a long time. He sets the cars up to how he likes them and that makes a difference.”
Collins added that his victory in the Alabama State Championships was exactly what Coltman Farms Racing needed following a disappointing showing in the World 100 at Eldora Speedway, in which they failed to qualify.
Despite their shortcomings at Eldora, Collins never doubted the speed of the cars inside the Coltman Farms Racing shop and knew it was only a matter of time before he and Coltman celebrated a major Dirt Late Model win together.
“Our confidence was about half-shattered after [the World 100] at Eldora last week,” Collins said. “This definitely makes everyone feel a little better, but everyone has been working so hard. Brett has been providing us everything we need and it feels good to win one for him. I’m glad he got to be [at East Alabama] too.”
Collins would like to thank Brett Coltman, Dwayne Frady, Josh Bishop, his parents, his crew and everyone else that assists him, along with MPM Marketing, Longhorn Chassis and his sponsors in Coltman Farms, Bilstein Shocks, Fast Shafts, XS Power, WP Shocks, VP Fuels, Andy Durham Race Engines and Vic Hill Race Engines.
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What a night and what a RACE!
The 52nd annual Freedom 76 put an exclamation point on another season of T.P. Trailer Modified racing Saturday night at Grandview Speedway, and it will be a race and night remembered for a long time, as Craig Von Dohren of Oley, Pa. was able to score the win in the annual classic, his first since 2015, that was a competitive thriller from start to finish.
Von Dohren became the race’s fourth and final leader on a lap 58 restart, moving past Jeff Strunk of Boyertown, Pa., then was involved in a classic duel with the season’s number two man in points, Brett Kressley of Orefield, Pa. in the final dozen laps to secure the win in the annual 76-lap classic. The winner’s share included the first place prize of $30,060 plus two additional bonuses from the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series, each worth $1000, one for winning and the other for being a track regular and winning, bringing his winner’s take to $32.060!
A huge field of 72 cars signed in and attempted to qualify for the big race, and when qualifying was completed, 32 drivers were set to compete in the 2022 edition of the Freedom 76. Following the redraw of all twenty four heat qualifiers and the three guaranteed starters, Nick Rochinski of Dickson City, Pa. and Tim Buckwalter of Douglassville, Pa. were on the front row to start the main event.
When Starter Ray Kemp displayed the green flag to start the Freedom 76, Rochinski quickly took the top spot, only to be slowed by a caution on lap three, for a slowing Ron Kline of Salford, Pa. Following the restart, the race went on an unbelievable run of green flag action, as the next caution would not happen until 48 laps later on lap 51.
During this wild stretch of green flag action, Rochinski led, with a multi-car battle raging behind him for position between Buckwalter, Kyle Weiss of Hamburg, Pa., Logan Watt of Boyertown, Pa., Matt Stangle of Neshanic Station, NJ., Kevin Hirthler of Boyertown, Pa. and Jeff Strunk.
By lap fifteen Rochinski reached lap traffic, and things really heated up for the top spots, with Buckwalter catching Rochinski by lap twenty, and Strunk slowly picking his way forward to arrive in third by lap twenty five.
As the leader’s pace slowed just a bit through the lapped cars, eventually the top eight drivers were all in contention up front in an entertaining battle, including Rochinski, Buckwalter, Strunk, Weiss, Watt, Hirthler, Kressley, Von Dohren, and Stangle. After applying enough pressure, Buckwalter was able to move by Rochinski in turn one on lap 27 to take over the lead.
At this point a four car struggle developed for positions five through eight between youngster Logan Watt making his Grandview Modified debut, Hirthler and now fifteenth starting Brett Kressley and fourteenth starting Von Dohren.
Strunk would move in on Buckwalter, and start another crowd-pleasing duel for the lead, that would see Strunk in lapped traffic make an outside pass of Buckwalter through turn four to be scored the leader on lap 38. During this time Kressley had worked his way past Watt, Hirthler, Weiss and Rochinski to arrive in third spot by lap 37.
Kressley quickly closed in on Strunk and Buckwalter, and looked as if he would make a challenge for the lead, only to jump the cushion in turn three and tap the wall, causing him to lose valuable ground on the top two.
The action continued all around the high-banked one-third-of-a mile track, with the top three of Strunk, Buckwalter and Kressley who would eventually catch back up, all battling for first in and out of lapped traffic. While this was happening, another challenge was going on between Weiss, Hirthler, Rochinski, Von Dohren, and Billy Pauch Jr. of Milford, NJ.
The long stretch of green flag racing ended on lap 51, when Jordan Henn of Kutztown, Pa. stopped with mechanical troubles. This restart was the key to the remainder of the race, as Von Dohren looked as if he was shot from a cannon, moving from position six which he held on the restart, into position two by the time the caution waved just six laps later on lap 57. The yellow flag was for Kevin Hirthler, running in fifth, who had his great run end with a spin after contact from another car during the super close racing action.
After making great moves on the previous restart, Von Dohren did it again, motoring past Strunk off of turn four on the restart to take over a lead he would never surrender. Also following the restart, Billy Pauch Jr. was able to move into the top five after a hard fought battle for every position on his way forward from thirteenth starting position.
As if the excitement wasn’t enough already, this set up another battle, as Kressley would move by Strunk on lap 60 for second and slowly move in on Von Dohren to challenge for the huge win. With the race running for another stretch of green flag action, the leaders would again hit the back end of the pack, and the race was on.
Von Dohren led using the bottom lane in turns one and two, while using the top lane in turns three and four. Kressley would continue to circle the top of the track in exciting fashion, running right up by the boiler plate wall. Kressley would catch Von Dohren two times and appear as if he would be in position to sweep around the leader, only to tap the wall running so high, and lose ground on the strong running leader.
Just when it appeared as if the fans were in for a possible photo finish to an unbelievably exciting feature, the race would come to a grinding stop on lap 74, with a scary front straight flip by Ryan Watt of Boyertown, Pa., who was battling for a top ten position with Mike Gular of Boyertown, Pa., Michael Storms of Mohnton, Pa. and Danny Bouc of Pipersville, Pa.. Watt hopped another driver’s wheel and flipped several times, but thankfully was able to walk away from the wreck.
The restart gave Kressley one last chance at Von Dohren, but the 2022 Track Champion was able to run the final two laps unchallenged to the big win, his sixth career Freedom 76 win, and overall (counting Saturday NASCAR and Thunder on the Hill 358 Modified) 130th career Grandview Speedway win.
The final top ten at the finish were Von Dohren, Kressley, Strunk, Pauch Jr., Weiss, Stangle, Gular up from 23rd starting spot, Storms who moved up from 18th starting spot, Bouc up from 24th starting position, and Mike LIsowski of Minersville, Pa.
Qualifying heat races for the 72 cars on hand were won by Jim Housworth of Rieglesville, Pa., Ryan Grim of Laurys Station, Pa., Kevin Hirthler, Matt Stangle, Tim Buckwalter and Ray Swinehart of Boyertown, Pa.. Consolations were run that qualified drivers to the Minuteman 20, and they were won by Dylan Swinehart of Fleetwood, Pa., and Cole Stangle of Neshanic Station, NJ.
A cash dash for heat race winners and the three guaranteed starters, Von Dohren, Strunk, and Kressley, was won by Kevin Hirthler worth $1000 to the winner.
The Schaeffer Racing Minuteman 20 was contested, qualifying the final five drivers to the Freedom 76, after twenty four drivers advanced from the six heat races. Jared Umbenhauer of Richland, Pa. started up front and led the entire 20-lap distance, surviving two early cautions, to go on for the victory and a spot in the Freedom 76. Kyle Lilick of Collegeville, Pa. (4th), Brandon Grosso of Belle Meade, NJ (7th), Duane Howard of Oley, Pa. (6th), and Doug Manmiller of Shoemakersville, Pa (10th) all advanced into the top five during the remaining stretch of green flag racing action to also move into the main event.
Saturday, September 24 will feature Round 9 with the Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Outlaw Racing Series Vintage Cars along with the Xcel Modifieds and the Roadrunners in action starting at 5 pm. Pit gates open at 2 pm., Grandstand gates open at 4 pm. Grandstand admission will be $10, with children ages 12 and under admitted for free. Pit admission is $30 for the Outlaw Racing Series event.
The final racing event of the 2022 season will also be another double-header with the Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Outlaw Racing Series Vintage Cars in action on Saturday, October 15, with the same times and prices as the September 24 event.
Since the 1960’s, Grandview Speedway has been presenting exciting wheel to wheel NASCAR stock car racing every Saturday Night starting in April and running through September, plus special events. Grandview Speedway is located at 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, Pa. 19505, just off Route 100, ten miles north of Pottstown, Pa.
Information is always available at www.grandviewspeedway.com or on Facebook, or by telephone at 610.754.7688.
T.P. TRAILER MODIFIED FREEDOM 76 FEATURE FINISH (76 laps): CRAIG VON DOHREN ($32,060), Brett Kressley, Jeff Strunk, Billy Pauch Jr., Kyle Weiss, Matt Stangle, Mike Gular, Michael Storms, Danny Bouc, Mike Lisowski, Ryan Krachun, Duane Howard, Nick Rochinski, Jared Umbenhauer, Doug Manmiller, Logan Watt, Jack Butler, Rick Laubach, Lance Willix, Justin Grim, Ryan Watt, Ron Kline, Brandon Grosso, Tim Buckwalter, Kevin Hirthler, Jordan Henn, Kyle Lilick, Brian Hirthler, Ryan Grim, Jim Housworth, Ray Swinehart, Tanner Van Doren
DID NOT QUALIFY: Sam Martz Sr., Cole Stangle, Cale Ross, Kyle Smith, Ryan Beltz, Dave Dissinger, Chris Gambler, Dylan Swinehart, Kevin Graver Jr., Mike Trautschold, Frank Yankowski, Jimmy Leiby, Cory Merkel, Bobby Trapper Jr., Jesse Leiby, Eddie Strada, Brett Gilmore, Ron Haring Jr., Dan Waisempacher, Steve Swinehart, Mark Kratz, Adrianna Delliponti, Bobby Gunther-Walsh, Nate Brinker, Frank Cozze, Steve Young, Sam Martz Jr., Brad Arnold, Craig Whitmoyer, Joe Funk, Louden Reimert, Cody Manmiller, Lex Shive, Ryan Lilick, Eric Kormann, Bobby Trapper Sr., Mike Laise, John Willman, Eric Biehn, Doug Smith
SCHAEFFER RACING MINUTEMAN 20: (Top 5 to Freedom 76): Jared Umbenhauer, Kyle Lilick, Brandon Grosso, Duane Howard, Doug Manmiller, Sam Martz Sr., Cole Stangle, Cale Ross, Kyle Smith, Ryan Beltz, Dave Dissinger, Chris Gambler, Dylan Swinehart, Kevin Graver Jr., Mike Trautschold, Frank Yankowski, Jimmy Leiby, Cory Merkel, Bobby Trapper Jr., Jesse Leiby
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Jim Housworth, Ryan Grim, Kevin Hirthler, Matt Stangle, Tim Buckwalter, Ray Swinehart
CONSOLATION WINNERS: Dylan Swinehart, Cole Stangle
CASH DASH WINNER ($1000): Kevin Hirthler
BOBBY GUNTHER-WALSH AND SPONSORS (Res Q Natural Supplements, Just Born Quality Confections (Mike and Ike and Hot Tamales), Yocco’s the Hot Dog King, and Ironton Telephone) HARD CHARGER ($1060): Duane Howard
NASCAR ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY RACING SERIES WINNER BONUS ($1000): Craig Von Dohren
NASCAR ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY RACING SERIES WINNER BONUS IF WEEKLY REGULAR ($1000): Craig Von Dohren
THE SCENIC ROUTE TO THE FRONT FROM JIM & MISSY BOWMAN – HIGHEST FINISHER FROM MINUTEMAN 20 ($500): Duane Howard
LYNN HIMES GREAT EFFORT AWARD FROM T.P. TRAILERS & TRUCK EQUIPMENT – HIGHEST FINISHER NOT TOP TEN GRANDVIEW POINTS ($250): Billy Pauch Jr.
DRIVER RUNNING IN POSITION NINE ON FIRST CAUTION FROM LEIBY RACING ($50): Justin Grim
DRIVER LEADING ON FIRST CAUTION FROM TOP TWO ROWS ($30): Nick Rochinski
UPCOMING EVENTS –
Saturday, September 24 - Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Outlaw Racing Series Vintage plus Xcel Modifieds and Roadrunners – 5 pm.
Saturday, October 15 - Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Outlaw Racing Series Vintage – 5 pm.
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A federal magistrate judge in Topeka released former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective Roger Golubski to home detention Monday, finding that prosecutors had not met their burden that he represents a danger to the community.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Rachel E. Schwartz made the finding even as she acknowledged that the indictment of Golubski contained “allegations of reprehensible conduct.”
Schwartz said Golubski’s poor health conditions — including Type 1 diabetes and renal failure — meant that he could no longer threaten or harass the women he’s accused of assaulting and raping.
Prosecutors had urged Schwartz to keep Golubski, who was indicted last week on charges of violating two women's civil rights for allegedly assaulting them more than two decades ago, in detention until trial.
A motion filed by prosecutors on Friday asking that Golubski be detained until trial painted a lurid picture of a sexual predator who allegedly assaulted girls as young as 13. The motion described in graphic detail not just the alleged assaults against the two women mentioned in the indictment but alleged assaults against seven other women.
Lamonte McIntyre, who was targeted by Golubski for a crime he did not commit, was sitting in the front row of the courtroom, which was packed with the families of Golubski's alleged victims. McIntyre jumped up and walked out the minute the judge issued her ruling. Other victims said they were angry and will once again fear the man who they say terrorized them for years.
"I won't be able to sleep and I have PTSD. I had a good night's sleep when they arrested him. I'm about to go on the run again," said Niko Quinn, whom Golubski forced to give false testimony in the McIntyre case.
A civil lawsuit filed in 2018 by McIntyre and his mother accused Golubski of preying on Black women by forcing himself upon them or by compromising them into providing false testimony to help him solve crimes he investigated.
McIntyre served 23 years in prison for a 1994 double homicide that was investigated by Golubski and other Kansas City, Kansas, police officers. Following an exoneration hearing in 2017, Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree Sr. declared that a "manifest injustice" had occurred and McIntyre was set free.
Outside the courtroom, McIntyre told a reporter, "They had favor on him. They showed mercy to this man. Well he didn’t show no mercy to all them victims. You know how may victims this man responsible for.”
"You're looking at the justice system again at work. It don't work the same way for everybody. It's still unbalanced," he said. "It's not equal."
Golubski's attorney, Thomas Lemon, said the allegations in the indictment were old and the government had not shown any physical evidence of the alleged crimes. He also suggested some of the victims might be just “me toos," meaning they were following others' stories.
“When there's no proof but words, that makes the job I have to do more intensive.”
Golubski appeared in an orange jumpsuit. Federal marshals needed two sets of handcuffs to secure his hands behind his back. He was wearing orange plastic sandals and his ankles were also bound.
Golubski had been locked up since last Thursday, when he was arrested at his Edwardsville home. He appeared in court that day, cuffed at the wrist and ankles and still wearing the T-shirt and athletic shorts he was wearing when the FBI picked him up.
His arrest followed years of accusations that he engaged in widespread misconduct while serving with the KCKPD. Golubski joined the force in 1975 and retired in 2010.
Carlos Moreno contributed to this story.
High profile cases of sexual assault are often triggering for survivors. If you or anyone you know needs assistance, call MOCSA, the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault in Kansas City. The 24-hour crisis line is 816-531-0233 or 913-642-0233.
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Goodyear, Ariz.’s Nathan High led wire-to-wire for his first-career Western Midget Racing presented by Masters Design and Construction victory on Saturday night at Adobe Mountain Speedway. High anchored the field over the non-stop 20 lap feature on the 1/5th mile dirt track in Glendale, Ariz.
High split the heat race action with Surprise, Ariz.’s Drake Edwards. High then shared the front row driving the No. 01 with his son Tyler High in the No. 33AZ on the outside pole. Nathan High’s daughter Chloe High started third in the No. 3AZ as well.
Edwards went to work advancing from fourth on the grid, eventually driving into second on lap 11. Edwards ran the fastest lap of any driver in the feature on lap 13 but ran out of time to track down Nathan High. High dashed to a 1.640 second advantage at the checkered flag. Lonnie Oliver of Anthem, Ariz. led three-time 2022 Adobe Mountain winner Cory Brown of Peoria, Ariz. in the battle for third. Tyler High rounded out the top-five.
Western Midget Racing makes it final Antioch Speedway stop of the season up next on September 24th!
For more information on Western Midget Racing, visit them at www.WesternMidgetRacing.com or follow them on Facebook!
Western Midget Racing is presented by: Masters Design and Construction, Rockwell Security, Rams Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, Extreme Mufflers, FTK, Blud Lubricants, and West Evans Motorsports.
September 17, 2022 – Adobe Mountain Speedway (Glendale, Ariz.) Results
HEAT 1 (8 laps) – 1. 86 Drake Edwards HEAT 2 (8 laps) – 01 Nathan High
FEATURE (20 laps) – 1. 01 Nathan High, 2. 86 Drake Edwards, 3. 22 Lonnie Oliver, 4. 32 Cory Brown, 5. 33AZ Tyler High, 6. 48 Gary Dewitt, 7 31 Todd Hawse, 8. 3AZ Chloe High, 9. 20 Kyle Hawse, 10. 21AZ Chase Farris, 11. 57 Kyle Huttenhow
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At Missouri State University, students and faculty are now able to receive deliveries from several restaurants on campus via robot. More than two dozen other universities around the country have already brought the robots to their campuses.
Making an order is as simple as pressing a button on an app from the company that makes the robot, Starship Technologies. Then, orders are trackable in the app with an interactive map.
The robots cannot enter buildings or go up stairs, but they can otherwise traverse around the entire campus — including crossing the street.
KCUR's Up To Date spoke with a representative from Starship Technologies to learn about how the technology works, how students are responding and whether these kinds of services will be available to the general public any time soon.
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Red Bluff’s Carsen Perkins, the 2022 Red Bluff Outlaws Outlaw Kart champion, broke through in the Micro Sprint ranks on Saturday night with his first Delta Speedway presented by Valley Strong Credit Union win. Perkins’ Non-Wing victory was part of a four-division lineup during the penultimate round of the 2022 series in Stockton.
Non-Wing championship contender Austin Torgerson of Medford, Oregon topped time trials with a sizzling 9.774 wingless lap around the 1/7th mile dirt track. Eight-time track champion Caden Sarale of Stockton and Perkins won the 10-lap heat races.
An eight-car invert placed Perkins and his No. 35 Micro Sprint on the pole position for the $500-to-win, 30-lap affair. Perkins was repeatedly challenged by Sarale in a close duel. Sarale showed his nose in turn three on lap 17 to no avail. He tried the outside a lap later and drove around the top of Perkins to lead lap 19. The caution flew a lap later for Cody Gray stopped at the top of turn four. Former champion Dan Mognaga of Valley Springs stopped in turn two to surrender third on the restart.
Perkins answered back with a move around the outside but was unable to complete the pass. Sarale drove wide in turn three on lap 24 and surrendered multiple positions including the lead to Perkins. Perkins held off Gilbert for the breakthrough win. Austin Torgerson finished third followed by Brentwood’s Jeffrey Pahule with Sarale having to settle for fifth.
Stockton’s Nikko Panella extended his points lead in Super 600 with his third winged win of the year worth $500. Panella bested the 16 entries in time trials with a 9.174 second lap while heat races were claimed by Austin Torgerson and Caden Sarale.
Panella started on the pole for the 30-lap feature. The action slowed on lap three for Austin Torgerson stopping inside of turn one. Panella cruised to a strong 1.374 advantage at the checkered flag. Elk Grove’s Devon Courtnier nabbed second from San Jose’s Nate Matherly on lap 16 then held it to the finish. Ninth-starting Alex Panella of Stockton finished fourth ahead of tenth-starting Pahule.
Andrew Smith of Castro Valley won his fourth 25-lap Restricted feature of the year which paid $300 to win. Points leader and seven-time 2022 winner Lucas Mauldin of Rancho Murieta was the quickest qualifier. Kyle Fernandez of Tracy and Hayden Stepps of Oakdale earned the heat race wins.
Mauldin started on the pole with Smith in pursuit. That pursuit bore fruit as Mauldin got mired behind a lapped car in turn one on lap 15. Smith took advantage to drive by into the lead on lap 16. A caution fell on lap 18 for Levi Osborne of Tracy and Mickelina Monica of Livermore crashing on the backstretch.
Smith held off Mauldin over the final six laps with 2021 Jr. Sprints champion Brody Rubio of Manteca finishing third. Fernandez and Peyton Whitehouse of Pleasanton rounded out the top-five.
Maya Mauldin of Rancho Murieta won her third Jr. Sprints feature of the season and closed within 37-points of points leader Briggs Davis of Manteca with one round remaining. Heston Stepps of Oakdale, Haven Sherman of Citrus Heights, Davis, and Mauldin were the four heat race winners. Nathan Fernandez of Tracy and Colton Hale of Manteca shared the front row for the 20-lap feature which paid $200 to win.
Fernandez led the first two laps before he slowed and fell to third. A multi-car crash on the backstretch then brought out the red flag.
Mauldin assumed the lead and never relinquished it for the win while Davis drove from sixth to finish second. Stepps ran third followed by ninth-starting Jackson Tardiff of Vacaville and Kyle Klagenberg of Arboga.
Delta Speedway crowns its 2022 champions on Saturday October 1 with all four regularly scheduled divisions in action!
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Delta Speedway Results – September 17, 2022 Points Race #13
SUPER 600 (30 LAPS)
1. 73-Nikko Panella[1]; 2. 34-Devon Courtnier[3]; 3. 19-Nate Matherly[2]; 4. 12-Alex Panella[9]; 5. 44X-Jeffery Pahule[10]; 6. 24-Caden Sarale[5]; 7. 2-Austin Wood[13]; 8. 5-Mattix Salmon[12]; 9. 02-Ashton Torgerson[16]; 10. 21-Raio Salmon[14]; 11. 32A-Colton Huelsmann[8]; 12. 10R-Rylee Whitehouse[7]; 13. (DNF) 27-Ron Singh[6]; 14. (DNF) 88-Austin Torgerson[4]; 15. (DNF) 91C-Colby Greig[11]; 16. (DNS) 67-Ryan Dotson
NON-WING (30 LAPS)
1. 35-Carsen Perkins[1]; 2. 4G-Brian Gilbert[2]; 3. 88-Austin Torgerson[8]; 4. 44X-Jeffery Pahule[6]; 5. 32-Caden Sarale[4]; 6. 23C-Cody Samuels[10]; 7. 73-Nikko Panella[7]; 8. 2-Austin Wood[11]; 9. 5-Mattix Salmon[13]; 10. 77-Sage Bordenave[15]; 11. 68-Jayson Bright[12]; 12. 4Q-Mike Graves[14]; 13. (DNF) 22-Dan Mognaga[3]; 14. (DNF) 04-Cody Gray[5]; 15. (DNS) 02-Ashton Torgerson
RESTRICTED (25 LAPS)
1. 33-Andrew Smith[3]; 2. 55X-Lucas Mauldin[1]; 3. 25R-Brody Rubio[2]; 4. 77K-Kyle Fernandez[6]; 5. 10P-Peyton Whitehouse[4]; 6. 98-Hayden Stepps[7]; 7. 5-Kellan Harper[10]; 8. 76-TK OBrien[8]; 9. 27C-Cameron Carraway[9]; 10. 15H-Jace Hale[11]; 11. 9J-Levi Osborne[5]; 12. 09N-AJ Neilson[12]; 13. 25A-Bradley Anderson[13]; 14. (DNF) 21-Mickelina Monico[14]
JR SPRINTS (20 LAPS)
1. 55X-Maya Mauldin[3]; 2. 96-Briggs Davis[6]; 3. 98-Heston Stepps[4]; 4. 38J-Jackson Tardiff[9]; 5. 11K-Kyle Klagenberg[5]; 6. 15H-Colton Hale[2]; 7. 117-Alex Ranuio[7]; 8. 12-Haven Sherman[8]; 9. 25DD-Samantha Dozier[10]; 10. 26-Dylan Silva[14]; 11. 24N-Nathan Fernandez[1]; 12. 97-James Curry[12]; 13. 55-Jayden Carey[13]; 14. (DNF) 09-Brandon Curry[11]
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The Trackside Live stage will be the entertainment centerpiece of the Texas Motor Speedway Fan Zone during the Sept. 24-25 Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 ranging from visits by marquee NASCAR drivers to unique sideshow performances.
NASCAR Cup Series stars Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Daniel Suarez, Bubba Wallace, Michael McDowell, and Harrison Burton will highlight the driver Q&A sessions on Sunday, Sept. 25, at Trackside Live, an entertaining, interview-style show hosted by Ric Renner. The outdoor stage, situated in the Texas Motor Speedway Fan Zone near Gate 3, will be buzzing with activity beginning at 10 a.m. CT each day of the race weekend.
Trackside Live’s opening day on Saturday, Oct. 24, will feature three shows from daredevil cirque performer Grace Good. She will provide a thrilling mix of circus entertainment, cirque skills and fiery acts at 10:50 a.m., 11:40 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The day’s schedule also will feature Q&A sessions with NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers AJ Allmendinger of Kaulig Racing (Noon); Sheldon Creed and Austin Hill of Richard Childress Racing (12:15 p.m.); and Justin Allgaier, Sam Mayer and Josh Berry of JR Motorsports (12:30 p.m.).
Additional Q&A visits will come from Texas Motor Speedway’s Sideshow performers Flippenout (10:40 a.m.), Bear Hollow Wood Carvers (11:15 a.m.) and Micro Wrestling Warriors (11:30 a.m.). The day concludes with the Speedway Children’s Charities Texas Playoffs live memorabilia auction, which begins 15 minutes after the checkered flag for the Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race.
NASCAR fans will want to ensure that they arrive early at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, Sept. 25, with seven Cup Series competitors visiting Trackside Live for Q&A sessions.
Harrison Burton of Wood Brothers Racing will be the first driver to take to the stage at 11 a.m. and will be followed by the joint Q&A with 23XI Racing’s Wallace and Ty Gibbs of Joe Gibbs Racing (11:15 a.m.) and then Hamlin, 23XI Racing’s co-owner/driver (11:30 a.m.).
Elliott of Hendrick Motorsports arrives at 11:45 p.m. and is followed by Daniel Suarez of Trackhouse Racing Team (Noon) and Michael McDowell of Front Row Motorsports (12:15 p.m.).
The schedule also will feature two more shows from Good (10:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m.) along with Q&A sessions with the West Texas Rattlesnake Show (10:40 a.m.) and Bear Hollow Wood Carvers (10:50 a.m.).
Here’s a look at the weekend line-up (subject to change):
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24
· 10:40 a.m. – Q&A with Flippenout performers.
· 10:50 a.m. – Grace Good Cirque Show #1
· 11:15 a.m. – Q&A with the Bear Hollow Wood Carvers.
· 11:30 a.m. – Q&A with the Micro Wrestling Warriors.
· 11:40 a.m. – Grace Good Cirque Show #2.
· 12 p.m. – Q&A with NASCAR Xfinity Series driver AJ Allmendinger.
· 12:15 p.m. – Q&A with Xfinity Series drivers Sheldon Creed/Austin Hill.
· 12:30 p.m. – Q&A with Xfinity Series drivers Justin Allgaier/Sam MayerJosh Berry.
· 1 p.m. – Grace Good Cirque Show #3.
· 15 minutes post-race – SCC Texas Playoffs auction.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 25
· 10:15 a.m. – Grace Good Cirque Show #1.
· 10:40 a.m. – Q&A with West Texas Rattlesnake show performer.
· 10:50 a.m. – Q&A with Bear Hollow Wood Carvers.
· 11 a.m. – Q&A with NASCAR Cup Series driver Harrison Burton.
· 11:15 a.m. – Q&A with Cup Series drivers Bubba Wallace and Ty Gibbs.
· 11:30 a.m. – Q&A with Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin.
· 11:45 a.m. – Q&A with Cup Series driver Chase Elliott.
· 12 p.m. – Q&A with Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez.
· 12:15 p.m. – Q&A with Cup Series driver Michael McDowell.
· 12:30 p.m. – Grace Good Cirque Show #3.
Texas Motor Speedway will play host to the 2022 NASCAR Playoffs on Sept. 24-25. The weekend will be highlighted by the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 on Saturday, Sept. 24 (2:30 p.m. CT on USA Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Ch. 90, and PRN), and the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 on Sunday, Sept. 25 (2:30 p.m. CT on USA Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Ch. 90, PRN, and 95.9 The Ranch).
The newly renovated Lil’ Texas Motor Speedway 1/5-mile dirt track will kick off the weekend of racing with the inaugural C. Bell’s MICRO MANIA. The four-day event (Sept. 21-24) features practice on Wednesday (Sept. 21), qualifying races Thursday and Friday (Sept. 22-23) and mains and finals Saturday (Sept. 24). Micro Sprints are smaller versions of full-sized sprint cars with side-mounted 600cc motorcycle engines that can generate 140 horsepower with similar chassis and body styles to the larger versions. NASCAR stars currently confirmed to participate include Christopher Bell, two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch and his son Brexton Busch, Sheldon Creed, Daniel Hemric, Brett Moffitt, and John Hunter Nemechek.
TICKETS:
For ticket information for the September 24-25 NASCAR Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 weekend, including individual day tickets for C. Bell’s Micro Mania, please visit www.texasmotorspeedway.com.
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Talladega Superspeedway announced today an official ‘Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical’ multiyear partnership with the Coolray Company of Brands, just in time for the 2.66-mile track’s NASCAR Playoffs Tripleheader weekend coming up on Oct. 1-2.
Coolray is now the “Official Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical” partner of the World’s Greatest Race Track. The Coolray Company of Brands are the southeast’s leader in home maintenance and repair services, specializing in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical and water solution services.
The Coolray Company of Brands include Coolray, Mr. Plumber, and BriteBox Electrical and have served metro Atlanta and north Georgia since 1966 with a staff of 625 employees. The company has offices in Marietta, Suwanee and Jonesboro in Georgia has now expanded into Alabama, with the first office in Birmingham.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Talladega Superspeedway, growing our special bond between Coolray and the racing community,” said Andy Piercefield, President of Coolray Companies. “Coolray’s experienced technicians, plumbers, electricians and team are proud to bring their outstanding customer service and professionalism that we are renowned for to the Talladega fans and the local community of Talladega.”
“We are excited to welcome Coolray to the Talladega Superspeedway family,” said track President Brian Crichton. “Their brand lineup and services are second to none, and we are proud to be their partner moving forward.”
Talladega Superspeedway will host three NASCAR Playoffs races, culminating with the Sunday, Oct. 2 YellaWood 500, the second race in the Round of 12 for the NASCAR Cup Series, and will feature NASCAR’s ’Next Gen’ car. Bubba Wallace is the defending Champion of the YellaWood 500, which is set for a 1:00 p.m. CDT start.
Saturday, Oct. 1 will feature a doubleheader with the Chevy Silverado 250 (NASCAR Camping World Truck Series) at 11:30 am CDT and the Sparks 300 (NASCAR Xfinity Series) at 3:00 p.m. CDT. Brandon Brown won last year’s Sparks 300 while Tate Fogleman took the top honors in the Chevy Silverado 250.
A victory by a playoff eligible driver in any of the trio of October events will make it to the next round of their respective NASCAR Playoffs series.
Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Chase Rice, a former Hendrick Motorsports pit crewman, will take the stage at NASCAR’s “Party Capital” for the traditional Saturday Night Concert. The best part about the concert is that admission is FREE with the purchase of a Sunday race ticket for the YellaWood 500. Breakout country artist Bailey Zimmerman will open the anticipated night.
Guests attending the weekend can be immersed into the sport of NASCAR by being a part of the Talladega Garage Experience, which gives the ability to be up-close to NASCAR’s top drivers and teams via a fan walkway under the same roof as the NASCAR Cup Series garage bays. For all race weekend ticket information, log onto www.talladegasuperspeedway.com
Fans are encouraged to keep up with all the happenings at the biggest, baddest race track on the planet by following Talladega Superspeedway on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, as well as the all-new NASCAR Tracks App. for the latest speedway news.
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Interstate 10 eastbound around mile marker 120 is closed due to a crash.
Traffica is backed up for miles, according to DOTD's website.
The tow truck is on scene and the road is set to open soon, state police states.
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Former President Donald Trump appeared at a rally on Saturday in Youngstown, Ohio, which featured music similar to the anthem of QAnon and supporters giving a one-finger salute.
USA Today, The New York Times and Business Insider reported that Trump was at the rally to support Ohio Senate candidate J.D. Vance. As Trump spoke, people reportedly raised an arm with their index finger pointed as they cheered.
The background music, The New York Times reported, sounded similar to a QAnon song called "Wwg1wga," which stands for “where we go one, we go all.”
The salute, however, was a different story.
While The Washington Post and British newspaper The Guardian reported that some political observers pointed out the one-finger salute resembled another salute that the Nazis used, NBC News reporter Ben Collins and The New York Times reported that the salute was probably in reference to the QAnon song.
The salute did prompt New York State Senator Anna Kaplan to issue a statement condemning it.
"Supporters were urged to hold up their right hands in a unified salute that should shock the conscience of every American for its remarkable similarity to the "Heil Hitler" salute used by the Nazis," Kaplan said. "I talk a lot about the importance of learning the history of the Holocaust -- so that we don't repeat history's darkest chapter ever again -- and the horrifying images from these events remind us that we have a lot more work to do yet." | https://www.katc.com/news/national/rally-in-ohio-features-one-finger-salute-music-similar-to-qanon-song | 2022-09-19T22:28:23Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/rally-in-ohio-features-one-finger-salute-music-similar-to-qanon-song | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Cybersecurity in Academic Research | Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 2PM ET
September 19, 2022 - 6:11pm
Colleges and universities face severe challenges in preserving a secure research environment. In the last two years, news outlets, including Inside Higher Ed, have reported a surge in ransomware attacks, causing significant operational and financial costs to the targeted institutions. Tune in for this important webcast, where Inside Higher Ed Editors Scott Jaschik and Doug Lederman will explore topics such as cybersecurity efforts and recent high-profile attacks in higher ed, the specific security challenges colleges and universities face and measures that appear to be limiting cyber hacks.
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Educational Innovation Real and Fake
True innovation is essentially a people problem, not a technological problem.
Innovation has become a buzzword used to make virtually anything sound like a revolutionary breakthrough. An innovation, we’re told, isn’t simply something novel or original, it’s disruptive, groundbreaking, transformative, and industry changing. It’s extolled as a magic bullet and a panacea.
But, of course, all too often innovation is just another word for puff, hype, and flimflam.
Innovation comes in different flavors. There are sustaining innovations, incremental innovations, and disruptive innovations. There are innovations to improve performance, increase efficiency, and create new or expand existing markets. There are also organizational innovations, marketing innovations, and technological innovations.
Innovations typically take place on one of three dimensions. There’s process innovation (think the automobile assembly line) that significantly reengineers practices, methods, or procedures, improving efficiency and outcomes, while cutting costs.
There’s product innovation – introducing a new product or service, or improving, redesigning, or adding functionality to an existing product or service, or altering the user experience.
Then there’s business model innovation, which seeks to enhance revenue or profits through shifts in strategy, for example, by entering a new market, marketing in a new way, adding new services or product lines, or altering an organization’s structure. Recent examples include bundling and unbundling services, delivering software as a service, or adopting fee for service or subscription revenue models.
The education sector is as vulnerable to innovation’s allure as economy’s for-profit segments. After all, we, too, are desperate to find ways to cut costs and improve efficiency, while also increasing the number and quality of applicants, improving learning and employment outcomes, and advancing equity.
In recent years, higher education has embraced variations on the kinds of process, product, and business model innovations found in business. Colleges and universities have, in growing numbers and at enormous expense, adopted new software tools to streamline business processes.
- ERP – enterprise resource planning – software to manage business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations.
- CRM – customer relationship management -- software to communicate to and manage relationships with alumni, applicants, faculty, staff, and students and collect and analyze data about prospective and current students and donors.
- Data analytics tools to monitor enrollment trends, grades and completion rates at the program and course levels, identify students who are struggling, and track facilities usage.
- Next-generation Student Information Systems that support fractional credit to allow students to receive credit for certificate programs, skills transcripts that clearly identify the competencies students have acquired, and portfolios of student work.
At the same time, faculty, in growing (if insufficient) numbers, are adopting new instructional and assessment tools to make learning more active and grading more efficient. Examples include:
- Annotation collaboration, text mining, and visualization applications, coupled with content creation tools to facilitate development of charts, collaborative websites, infographics, maps, podcasts, video stories, and wikis, along with PhET-like simulations in Physics, Chemistry, Math, Earth Science, and Biology.
- Student response systems to make large lecture classes more interactive.
- Interactive courseware, including the most sophisticated kinds that embed tutorials and support personalized adaptive learning by varying pace, content, and learning trajectories.
- Artificial Intelligence-assisted feedback and assessment tools, like Gradescope, to reduce the time and effort devoted to grading, auto-grade particular kinds of assignments, and provide statistical insights into student performance.
New business models, too, are emerging, from the most radical – subscription and flat rate models, like Western Governors’, which allow students to complete as many courses as they can in a term without paying more -- to approaches that seek to sharply increase the number of transfer students or master’s students. Other examples include:
- Competency-based models that substitute demonstrated learning outcomes for seat time.
- Earn-learn models that award credit paid internships, cooperative education, and apprenticeships.
- Job-aligned certificate and credentialing programs that can stack into degrees.
I would submit that the innovations most likely to improve student learning and growth and post-graduation employment outcomes involve the learning experience itself.
- Innovations at the instructor and staff level:
When I took a course as a part-time, commuter student, I discovered firsthand how utterly disconnected it’s possible for an undergrad to feel. The instructor made no effort to foster a sense of belonging or connection or even engagement with the topic. Nothing about the class took into account students who must, for various reasons, spend minimal time on campus.
Let’s not leave students adrift. Students need more meaningful interactions with faculty and staff. Let’s not make it easy to flounder. Whether you are faculty or staff, full-time or part-time, rethink your role: Reach out. Serve as a mentor. Insofar as possible, personalize your relationship with your students. Be supportive and encouraging. At the institutional level, fund faculty-student lunches or coffees, breakout sections, learning communities, and student interest groups.
- Innovations at the course level:
We need to move beyond the current instructional triad: The lecture, the seminar, and the lab. Students need varied learning opportunities, including studio courses, practicums, research experiences, and project-based learning opportunities. This also means more active learning and more experiential learning, expanding access to supervised internships, placements, field-based learning, mentored research, and service and community-based learning.
- Innovations at the student support level:
Support needs to take a wide variety of forms. Academic support should include breakout sections, organized study groups, peer tutoring, supplemental instruction, and various learning centers to assist students with data analysis, foreign languages, math and statistics, the natural sciences, research and study skills, and writing.
But recognize that non-academic support is equally important to student success. Treat advising and career, financial, and psychological counseling and disabilities, housing, and other support services not simply as transactional and focused on one-time problems, but as opportunities to build students’ financial literacy, study and research skills, and their metacognitive and social, emotional, and interpersonal competencies.
- Innovations at the co-curricular and extra-curricular level:
If a college education is to be truly developmental and transformational, what takes place outside the classroom is nearly as important as what goes on inside. Indeed, many graduates’ memories of college are more bound up with co-curricular and extra-curricular activities than the classes themselves.
Consider ways to embed enrichment experiences into existing classes. These might involve virtual field trips, guest lectures, museum visits, and performances.
We live in a society in which fake innovations have been normalized. The business world is awash with bogus innovations that overpromise and underdeliver. We see “unicorns” that make no money, subleasing office space, delivering food, replacing taxis, or detecting diseases with a single drop of blood – firms that are only kept alive thanks to massive infusions of venture capital and access to cheap loans.
These days, we tend to associate innovation with technology, with 3-D printing, 5G networks, robotics, self-driving cars, social media, and wearables. That’s also true in education, where the word innovation conjures up visions of artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, the metaverse, and, of course, online learning.
But true innovations are those that solve real problems, and the problems that beset higher education are only partly amenable to technological quick fixes. No technology tool, by itself, will successfully address preparation gaps, equitable access to high demand majors, protracted time to degree, unacceptably low graduation rates, or uneven learning outcomes. Improving students’ writing and communication skills, numeracy and statistical literacy, and their research, analytic, interpretive, and argumentative skills ultimately require interaction and feedback from committed instructors and staff. Ditto for guiding students to an appropriate major or preparing them for job market success.
The hard truths about educational innovation are three in number:
- Student success is not an idea problem; it’s an implementation problem.
We know quite a bit about the barriers to student success: remedial courses (as opposed to corequisite remediation), belated credit evaluation, late course registration and course unavailability, curricular complexity, gated or restricted majors, high DFW courses, and delayed declaration of a major or shifts in majors after the fourth semester. We also know what works: robust onboarding, mindset and study skills training, bridge programs, block scheduling (to allow students to balance academic, work, and family responsibilities), seamless transfer policies, curricular relevance, proactive interventions, supplemental instruction, strategic grants, curricular, and high impact practices including learning communities and experiential learning opportunities aligned with students’ career goals.
- Ensuring student success requires a multi-faceted, multi-dimensional, all-hands-on-deck approach. Student success can’t be achieved one classroom at a time.
Students’ academic and post-graduation success is an entire campus’ business. It requires engaged staff and faculty who are attentive to students’ needs, insecurities, and aspirations. It entails engaging teaching, courses that students regard as relevant and meaningful, and regular, substantive, and constructive feedback. In addition, student success initiatives must encompass more than academics. Raising levels of success demands that institutions cultivate students’ sense of belonging and connection, pay close attention to their basic needs, and attend to their psychological and emotional health. A campus must also give students various ways to engage, whether with their coursework, in developing close relationships with classmates and instructors, and through extra-curricular activities, including athletics.
- Business as usual won’t cut it. But the true innovations higher ed needs don’t come cheap.
The broad access institutions that serve the bulk of students mustn’t be satisfied with the status quo. Retention and graduation rates are too low, time to degree too long, equity gaps too wide, learning and employment outcomes too uncertain, and public support for higher education too fragile. In other words, educational innovation is imperative. Still, we must recognize that there are no technological quick fixes, cure-alls, or panaceas for higher ed’s many challenges. For student success is, first and foremost, a matter of engagement, motivation, mindset, and persistence and requires expert instructors, purposeful pedagogy, and ingenious instructional design. Ultimately, student success is a people problem, one that hinges on the close interaction of student, instructors, advisors, counselors, and a host of support specialists.
Achieving a more personalized educational experience won’t come cheap. But raising retention and completion rates is the single most cost-efficient way to control the costs and raise revenue – and the only approach that isn’t exploitative.
Steven Mintz is professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin.
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Yvon , the founder and chairman of Ventura-based Patagonia Inc., is photographed Sept 28, 2005, in the original Chouinard Equipment blacksmith shop located in Ventura, Calif., where he once forged pitons for mountaineers. Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via AP
Yvon , the founder and chairman of Ventura-based Patagonia Inc., is photographed Sept 28, 2005, in the original Chouinard Equipment blacksmith shop located in Ventura, Calif., where he once forged pitons for mountaineers. Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via AP
A Patagonia store is seen on Jan. 12 in Pittsburgh. AP
JACKSON – A Teton County climber turned businessman has effectively given away his multibillion-dollar business, aiming to earmark company profits for fighting climate change and protecting undeveloped landscapes across the world.
“Despite its immensity, the Earth’s resources are not infinite, and it’s clear we’ve exceeded its limits,” Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, 83, wrote in a letter posted to the homepage of his company’s website Wednesday afternoon.
“But it’s also resilient,” he wrote. “We can save our planet if we commit to it.”
Chouinard’s plan for making that commitment: Transferring the company’s voting stock and common shares into a trust and nonprofit, respectively.
The trust, dubbed the Patagonia Purpose Trust, will be administered by the Chouinard family and its closest advisors and be tasked with ensuring that the company stays true to its values.
The nonprofit, the Holdfast Collective, will put Patagonia’s annual profits – roughly $100 million – toward environmental initiatives such as addressing “the root causes of the climate crisis,” protecting land and water, and supporting “stronger environmental policy,” according to Outside Online.
The Holdfast Collective, an Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(4) nonprofit, is able to make unlimited political contributions.
As such, the Chouinards – Yvon, his wife, Malinda, and their children, Fletcher and Claire – received no tax write-off for the donation. They will, however, pay about $17.5 million in taxes for donating the company’s voting shares to the trust.
In Wyoming
In Teton County, where Chouinard owns a home and notched first ascents on some of the area’s most iconic climbing routes, like The Snaz in Grand Teton National Park, friends weren’t surprised.
“He didn’t want to build this whole thing up and then see it go to a bunch of bean counters and investment guys,” said Paul Bruun, the Jackson Hole News&Guide’s outdoors columnist. “He wanted to see more than that. That’s always been his goal.”
Bruun has been one of Chouinard’s fishing buddies for years. The two met in the 1970s when Bruun ran the sporting goods department at Stone Drug. Chouinard used to wander in to buy wood chips for his smoker, in which he cooked whitefish.
Town councilor and economist Jonathan Schechter, now running for re-election, has had Chouinard speak at conferences he has hosted about sustainable business. He said the Patagonia founder has been adamant about finding a way to bake his values into the business – even after he’s gone.
“It isn’t just his life,” Schechter said. “It’s his legacy, and it’s something he’s thought about for 20 years – ‘How do I be successful and how do I keep the bastards from screwing it up?’
“He’s told me point blank more than once if he can’t run his business the way he wants to run it, he’s just going to shut it down.”
Chouinard said he opted out of selling Patagonia because he “couldn’t be sure a new owner would maintain our values or keep our team of people around the world employed.” And he decided against going public.
“What a disaster that would have been,” Chouinard wrote in his online letter. “Even public companies with good intentions are under too much pressure to create short-term gain at the expense of long-term vitality and responsibility.”
Instead, Chouinard, who also owns a home in Ventura, California, where Patagonia is headquartered, appears to view the arrangement as a way to continue the social ethos he and Malinda have brought to the company, which hasn’t been afraid to get politically involved.
Patagonia sued the Trump administration to protect Bears Ears National Monument in Utah, after President Donald Trump announced plans to slash the size of the monument – encompassing red-rock canyons and archaeologically significant sites – by 85%.
In Teton County, Patagonia pulled its products from stores operated by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort after the ski hill’s owners hosted a fundraiser for the House Freedom Caucus.
As for giving away his business, Chouinard told the Times: “I didn’t know what to do with the company because I didn’t ever want a company.”
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An attorney for Johnson and Johnson faced probing questions Monday over the corporation's use of a controversial bankruptcy maneuver that has frozen tens of thousands of lawsuits linked to Johnson's baby powder.
During the hearing, members of a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Philadelphia asked whether J&J had used the legal strategy to gain "a litigation advantage" over roughly 40,000 cancer patients who have sued the company.
The cases were filed mostly by women. They claim Johnson's iconic talc baby powder was contaminated with asbestos, which caused their mesothelioma or ovarian cancers.
J&J, which announced last month it would suspend all talc baby powder sales worldwide, has denied any wrongdoing.
Attorney Neal Katyal, representing the company, responded by arguing that the bankruptcy maneuver — known as the "Texas two-step" — would benefit victims by producing a faster settlement, possibly worth as much as $61 billion.
Katyal acknowledged criticism that a "big company that has all these profits is somehow trying to evade liability."
But he said that if the tsunami of baby powder-related cases were allowed to play out in civil courts it would create legal chaos and "reduce the number of dollars available to claimants."
The "Texas two-step" and how it worked for J& J
Here's how the legal maneuver known as the "Texas two-step" worked in this case.
In October of last year, J&J — which is headquartered in New Jersey — used a wrinkle in Texas state law to spin off a new subsidiary called LTL.
The healthcare giant pushed all baby powder-related liabilities onto the new firm's books.
Within a matter of days, LTL relocated from Texas to North Carolina and filed for bankruptcy, effectively halting the baby powder lawsuits.
The U.S. Appeals for the Third Circuit will eventually rule on whether LTL's bankruptcy was filed in good faith and whether it should shield J and J from baby powder related lawsuits.
During Monday's session, attorneys representing women with claims against J&J slammed the healthcare giant's legal strategy.
"Talc victims ... are mired in bankruptcy as they die," said attorney Jeffrey Lamken.
He noted that during the LTL bankruptcy process, Johnson and Johnson has paid out billions of dollars to shareholders and for stock buy-backs - a practice not allowed for firms that are actually bankrupt.
Meanwhile, women who filed cancer lawsuits against the corporation have been forced to wait and "can only get more desperate as they face medical expenses and come closer to their own deaths," Lamken argued.
Attorneys representing cancer patients say the civil court system, not the bankruptcy court, is the proper venue for establishing the corporation's liability.
This case that could reshape civil justice in the U.S
The U.S. Department of Justice has also challenged J&J's bankruptcy maneuver.
On Monday, a DOJ attorney argued that if this legal strategy is upheld by the courts, it would open the door to other non-bankrupt companies and wealthy individuals using similar maneuvers to avoid liability.
"If Johnson and Johnson can get away with this bankruptcy, what's to stop any other company in America from doing the same thing?" asked Sean Janda, an attorney representing the U..S Trustee, a division of DOJ that oversees bankruptcy cases.
J&J's strategy has also sparked criticism from some members of Congress as well as public outrage.
Speaking late last year, Hanna Wilt who was sick with mesothelioma voiced fury over the delay in her baby powder lawsuit against the company.
"What I see is who can play the game best," Wilt told NPR. "Big corporations trying to work the system in a way they don't have to take full responsibility is not something new."
Wilt died in February of this year at age 27.
It's unclear how quickly the Third Circuit will rule, though judges tend to move quickly in bankruptcy-related cases. Legal experts have suggested that regardless of the outcome, an appeal will likely be filed to the US Supreme Court.
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Updated September 19, 2022 at 6:42 PM ET
Hurricane Fiona made landfall in the Dominican Republic on Monday morning, as millions in Puerto Rico face flash flooding, mudslides and an island-wide blackout.
The National Hurricane Center warned that the Category 1 hurricane is moving into the Atlantic and is likely to strengthen. Fiona, which is traveling with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph, is forecast to travel near or east of the Turks and Caicos Islands as early as Monday night.
In Puerto Rico, the full extent of the damage is still unclear as the storm has unleashed torrential rains across much of the island, causing massive flooding and landslides. Island officials have said that some roads, bridges and other infrastructure have been damaged or washed away as a result of the downpour.
Most of the island also remains without power, according to utility companies' reports tracked by PowerOutage.us. More than 775,000 residents also have no access to clean water.
The latest hurricane to batter the U.S. territory, Fiona struck two days before the fifth anniversary of Maria, the devastating storm that killed more than 3,000 people and nearly destroyed the island's electricity system.
On Monday, Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi called the damages to the island's housing and fragile infrastructure from the Category 1 storm "catastrophic."
"In many areas, flooding is worse than what we saw during Hurricane Maria," Pierluisi said during a press briefing.
"So far we've gotten about 30 inches of rain, even in areas where they had never experienced flooding," he added.
Heavy rainfall and life-threatening flooding risks are expected to last through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. The saturation "will also continue to trigger mudslides and rockfall in areas of steep terrain."
Fiona's powerful winds and the subsequent deluge of rainfall knocked out the island's power grid, throwing the island into a blackout. Officials have said it will take several days to fully restore service to over a million residents.
Shortly after the hurricane struck on Sunday, Pierluisi said it would be a "matter of days," and not months, to fully restore the grid — referring to the drawn-out power restoration after Hurricane Maria in 2017.
Since then, the island's power crews were able to restore electricity to about 100,000 customers living in the northeast region near the capital San Juan, Luma Energy, the island's private electric utility, wrote on Facebook.
President Biden has approved an emergency declaration for Puerto Rico on Sunday, authorizing the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate disaster relief efforts.
Adrian Florido contributed reporting.
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Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest at Windsor Castle after a state funeral in London. Some very old rituals for death of a monarch took place in full public view on television for the first time.
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Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest at Windsor Castle after a state funeral in London. Some very old rituals for death of a monarch took place in full public view on television for the first time.
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Driver sought in crash near Greeley that killed Weld County sheriff's deputy
Police were still searching Monday for the suspected driver of a vehicle involved in a crash Sunday near Greeley that killed a Weld County sheriff’s deputy who was on her way to work at the county jail.
Alexis Hein-Nutz, 24, of Windsor, was declared dead at the scene of the two-vehicle crash, the Colorado State Patrol and Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams said in separate news releases Monday afternoon.
The driver of the other vehicle, identified by both law enforcement agencies as Octavio-Gonzalez-Garcia, fled the scene on foot and could not be located, despite an extensive search by Weld County sheriff’s deputies, including three K9 handlers and a drone pilot, with assistance from CSP, Eaton Fire Department and Greeley and Denver police departments, Reams said. Denver police sent a helicopter to assist with the search.
Gonzalez-Garcia is wanted for questioning related to the crash, CSP reported. He was described as a “slightly heavy-set Latino man,” in his 40s, standing about 5 feet, 7 inches tall. He was last seen wearing a dark blue shirt, blue jeans and white shoes. He was last known to have lived in the Greeley area.
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Reams, who said Gonzalez-Garcia is “37 or 38 years old,” is asking residents along the Colorado Highway 392 corridor, from the site of the crash west to WCR 29 and north to WCR 72, to check their security cameras for footage of any suspicious activity between 5:30 p.m. Sunday and 2 a.m. Monday and report it to CSP, which is leading the investigation with assistance from the Weld County Sheriff’s Office.
Hein-Nutz was riding a 2021 Kawasaki motorcycle to her job as a detentions deputy at the Weld County Jail when she was involved in a crash with a 2006 white Ford van at the intersection of Weld County Road 37 and AA Street, officials said. She was traveling southbound on WCR 37 when the van proceeded from a stop sign at the intersection into the path of the motorcycle. The motorcycle collided with the front passenger side of the van and caught fire, CSP said. No other parties were on or in either vehicle.
Evidence collected at the scene “shows Gonzalez-Garcia was intoxicated at the time of the crash,” Reams said. Other evidence found in the vehicle he was said to be driving included “a falsified Green Card and a fake Social Security Card,” suggesting he is in the country illegally, Reams said.
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Hein-Nutz was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, and had worked for the Weld County Sheriff’s Office since graduation from its jail academy in November 2018, the sheriff said, noting that it was her “childhood dream” to serve others as a peace officer. She would have celebrated her 25th birthday next week, he said.
“Alexis was a hard worker, a caring deputy and a positive force for our agency,” Reams said in his statement. “I share in my deputies’ grief and in their anger over her senseless and tragic passing. But we are a family, and we will get through this painful event together.”
The Weld County Sheriff’s Office is accepting donations to help Hein-Nutz's family through its nonprofit, charitable foundation, the Weld County Sheriff’s Office Posse. Checks, noting Deputy Alexis Hein-Nutz on the memo line, can be mailed or dropped off at the sheriff’s office headquarters at 1950 O St., Greeley, CO 80631. Those donating are asked to provide a name, address and phone number in order to receive confirmation of their donations for tax purposes.
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Police: Former substitute teacher groomed, raped 14-year-old student
ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) - A former substitute teacher in a Missouri school district is accused of raping a student and threatening her if she told anyone about it, according to authorities.
KMOV reports 30-year-old Brandon Holbrook was charged with three counts of statutory rape and six counts of statutory sodomy.
Authorities said Holbrook first met the 14-year-old victim at Bernard Middle School, one of the schools where he was subbing. He started grooming the victim through social media platforms and exchanging messages and pictures with her in May, police allege. Police said Holbrook raped the girl while at her home on three separate occasions and made veiled threats against the victim if she told anyone.
Police do not know how many districts Holbrook worked for as a substitute teacher, and believe there may be more victims. Anyone with information about any additional victims is asked to call St. Louis County police.
The Mehlville School District sent a letter home to parents about the accusations against Holbrook.
In the letter, the district’s superintendent said Holbrook was made inactive on the substitute roster as of Sept. 12 in the wake of the accusations.
He also said he believed in the importance of communicating “openly with our families” and that the Melville District schools “are places where students should always feel safe” so allegations of staff misconduct are taken “very seriously.”
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The prices of food at the grocery store have skyrocketed in recent months and some consumers say the high prices have led them to make tough decisions.
Consumers are spending much more than they used to and Oliva Yocum says she's started stockpiling food because of it.
"I've actually started pickling and cannning stuff because I think it's going to get a lot worse," she said.
Not only are people spending more, but the higher price tags are also making it harder for people to eat healthier.
Nashville resident Vidal Garrett says it's sometimes cheaper to pick up fast food.
"I can go get a cheeseburger and fries at McDonalds and spend about five or six bucks," he said. "I come in here [grocery store] and try to get a grilled chicken salad, but buying the chicken alone is going to cost me ten to 12 bucks."
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, home food prices were up 13.5% in August compared to a year earlier.
The price of bread and milk is up about 16% and 17% respectively. Eggs, on the other hand, cost nearly 40% more than last year.
Colorado farmer Eric Hanagan says the increasing cost of fertilizer — which hit a record high this year and at one point more than doubled in price — is one of the many reasons driving prices up.
"Our revenues are way, way down," Hanagan said. "We're running 50% of our sales because farmers are affected by the drought, fertilizer and fuel prices."
Those price increases trickle down to the consumer and the USDA expects grocery store food prices to increase by up to 11% this year — with meat being the primary driver.
"It's kind of sad that you're better off financially buying greasy hamburger meat and fries rather than buying the salad and fruit for your kids," Garrett said.
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Suburban teen battling leukemia gets trip to Lambeau Field to watch Bears, autographed jersey
GREEN BAY, Wisco. - The biggest win at this weekend's Bears vs. Packers game wasn't on the field.
High school freshman, Kaylah Gonzalez, and her family were treated to an all expense paid trip to Lambeau Field to watch the game live.
Kaylah is battling leukemia and says she enjoys watching the Bears play with her dad.
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Her favorite player is Justin Fields, who she did get to meet personally, and snag an autographed jersey.
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Candidates have been out pounding the pavement — making connections and answering questions raised by community members in preparation of what is suspected to be tight contention in the Nov. 8 general election in Otter Tail County and Fergus Falls as well as Minnesota, as a whole.
Formal debates have largely taken a backseat this year, in the interest of alternative formats of communication with the various candidates.
Daily Journal Media will be printing candidate profiles in the newspaper in accordance with the following schedule:
- Sept. 24: Independent School District #544 school board candidates — Kirby Anderson, Melanie Cole, Melissa Hermes, Arden Kjono, Timothy Nanson.
- Sept. 28: City of Fergus Falls City Council Ward 1 — Krista Hagberg (I), Laura Job.
- Oct. 1: City of Fergus Falls City Council Ward 2 — Scott Kvamme (I), Mark Leighton.
- Oct. 5: City of Fergus Falls City Council Ward 3 — Nate Kunde, Al Kremeier.
- Oct. 8: City of Fergus Falls City Council Ward 4 — Spencer McGrew, Scott Rachels.
- Oct. 12: Otter Tail County Sheriff — Barry Fitzgibbons (I), Joey Geiszler.
- Oct. 15: Otter Tail County Commissioner District 2 — Wayne Johnson (I), Jeff Gontarek.
- Oct. 19: Otter Tail County Commissioner District 3 — Kurt Mortenson (I), Bradley Sunde.
- Oct. 22: Otter Tail County Commissioner District 4 — Betty Murphy (I), Robert "Bob" Lahman.
- Oct. 26: Minnesota State House of Representatives District 9A — Jeff Backer (I)(REP), Nancy Jost (DFL).
- Oct. 29: Minnesota State Senate District 9 — Jordan Rasmusson (REP), Cornel Walker (DFL).
Candidates running unopposed and at the national level will not have locally sourced profile information available.
In addition to the printing of candidate profiles, Daily Journal Media will have a special section will the aforementioned profiles available online, which will be live at fergusfallsjournal.com on Sept. 28.
An open forum Candidate Q&A will be held online in Daily Journal Media's moderated social media platform, NABUR, at nabur.fergusfallsjournal.com/politics.
NABUR's Candidate Q&A will allow members of the community to present their questions to the candidates for response. All posts will be moderated by Daily Journal staff and will be removed immediately if they are not posted in accordance with community standards and guidelines mandating respectful communication free of libel and misinformation. The rollout for the Candidate Q&A will follow the same schedule as the candidate profiles being printed in the newspaper.
The Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free, open-to-the-public Meet the Candidates forum for State Legislative Districts 9 and 9A on Oct. 6, at 4:30 p.m. in the Fergus Falls Public Library's Jean Dahling Room.
Jeff Backer (R) and Nancy Jost (DFL) will be fielding predetermined questions regarding their race for the seat in the House of Representatives for District 9A, with Jordan Rasmusson (R) and Cornel Walker (DFL) in the Senate District 9 race.
The candidates will not be fielding questions from the public at this forum.
The Meet the Candidates forum will be broadcast on PEG Access, PRTC, Leighton Broadcasting and the Fergus Falls Chamber's YouTube Channel following the event. Daily Journal Media will be in attendance and will livestream the forum on Facebook at facebook.com/fergusfallsjournal. More information about the event is available online at either of the following: fergusfalls.com/events/details/meet-the-candidates-state-legislators-district-9-9a-67288 or https://fb.me/e/20CRqBmgj.
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