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BERLIN (AP) — The European Union’s top court has ruled that a German requirement for companies to retain the location and connection data of all people who use their services is illegal.
The European Court of Justice said in a ruling published Tuesday that exceptions can be made in cases where national security is threatened.
The ruling, which comes after a complaint by two German telecoms companies, is in line with previous privacy verdicts by the court, which has argued that data must not be collected if that means creating a complete profile of a person’s movements and contacts.
German authorities had introduced a blanket requirement for companies to store such data for a limited period of time in 2007. It was later halted pending legal challenges, and has been suspended in its current form since 2017.
The country’s top security official, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, said the ruling by the Luxembourg-based EU court provided legal certainty and the government would now examine other options — such as storing of IP addresses — that allow authorities to fight serious crimes such as child abuse. | https://www.wpri.com/rhode-show/talking-tech/ap-technology/ap-eu-court-rules-german-data-retention-rules-illegal/ | 2022-09-20T14:05:10Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/rhode-show/talking-tech/ap-technology/ap-eu-court-rules-german-data-retention-rules-illegal/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
ATLANTA (AP)Kyle Wright didn’t exactly feel sluggish, just not quite on top of his game.
Even so, his performance, which Wright said was just ”OK,” was good enough to move him closer to 20 wins.
”The more times I can go out there and pitch as long as I can, however long that may be, and hopefully give us chance to win – that’s what I think I’m the most proud of,” he said. ”There’s just a lot more confidence when I take the mound.”
Wright won his major league-leading 19th game, Austin Riley and Eddie Rosario homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Monday night.
The defending World Series champions won their ninth straight home game to improve to 92-55. Atlanta remained one game behind the first-place Mets in the NL East after New York won 7-2 at Milwaukee to clinch a playoff spot.
Wright (19-5) won his sixth consecutive decision, allowing two runs and eight hits with one walk and seven strikeouts in six innings. The Braves improved to 22-6 in Wright’s starts this season, including seven straight wins. Wright threw 64 of 88 pitches for strikes.
”He’s been sharper, but you’re doing something right when you win that many games and you’re keeping your club in there, and it’s not going to be just without flaws or smooth sailing all of the time,” manager Brian Snitker said. ”And probably most of the time not. And the fact that you can maneuver and do things when you’re not hitting on all cylinders is what winners do.”
Riley hit his 37th homer, second-best in the NL, and his eighth against the Nationals in 14 games this year. He went deep in the first off Cory Abbott, his 368-foot shot barely clearing the wall in left field. Rosario connected off Steve Cishek to make it 5-2 in the seventh, his fifth homer traveling 392 feet to right.
Last-place Washington dropped to 51-96 and lost for the seventh time in nine games.
”They’re getting an opportunity to play and they’re showing me some things I want to see, and they’re doing well,” manager Dave Martinez said. ”We’re looking for players, right? Come spring training, these guys can make a good case for themselves.”
Wright is 3-0 with a 3.15 ERA in three starts this year against the Nationals. The No. 5 overall draft pick of 2017 gave up a single in the first, the second and the fourth but didn’t allow a runner into scoring position until Ildemaro Vargas doubled to begin the fifth.
Vargas advanced on C.J. Abrams’ single and scored on Victor Robles’ sacrifice fly. Wright issued his lone walk before Alex Call doubled to drive in Abrams to trim the lead to 4-2. Wright gave up singles to Joey Meneses and Vargas in the sixth but struck out Riley Adams to end the threat.
Jesse Chavez faced the minimum in the seventh, Raisel Iglesias faced four batters in the eighth – his 18th consecutive scoreless appearance – and Kenley Jansen pitched a perfect ninth for his NL-leading 35th save in 42 chances.
The Braves scored three runs in the fourth. Riley walked and advanced on a double by Matt Olson that ended an 0-for-22 stretch, then scored on Travis d’Arnaud’s single. Michael Harris II followed with an RBI single. He stole second, advanced to third on a throwing error by Adams and scored on William Contreras’ sacrifice fly.
Olson began the game with four hits in his last 66 at-bats dating to Aug. 28.
”It hasn’t been the easiest go for me personally, but it’s a crazy game and you just stay on top of stuff,” he said. ”We’ve been winning some games and that’s all that matters at the end of the day. Trying to get it going in the right direction. A good baby step.”
Atlanta has outscored opponents 39-12 during its home winning streak. The Braves last won nine straight as part of a modern era-record 13-game home winning streak in 2019. At 51-25 at home, the Braves are second in the NL in home winning percentage.
Facing Atlanta for the first time, Abbott (0-3) allowed four runs and six hits in four innings, his ERA rising 51 points to 5.70 in seven starts this season.
Meneses went 4 for 4, each of his hits a single.
The Braves improved to 11-3 against Washington this season.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Nationals: Martinez said DH Nelson Cruz (eye inflammation) is doing better after taking eye drops but might need a couple more days before he rejoins the lineup. … LHP MacKenzie Gore (left shoulder inflammation) will throw a bullpen Tuesday. If that goes well, he will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester. … C Keibert Ruiz (testicular contusion) and RHP Cade Cavalli (right shoulder inflammation) are traveling with the team but aren’t expected to return this season. … RHP Victor Arano (right shoulder strain) played catch.
STERLING SEASON
Wright is bidding to become the first Braves pitcher to lead the NL in wins since Russ Ortiz had 21 in 2003. The last Atlanta pitcher to lead the majors in wins was Tom Glavine in 2000. The Hall of Famer won 21 times that year.
UP NEXT
Braves RHP Charlie Morton (8-6, 4.17 ERA) will face LHP Patrick Corbin (6-18, 6.11) as the teams play the second game of a three-game series Tuesday.
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220919-N-LK647-0102 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2022) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Dwayne Ronsonet participates in an anti-submarine warfare exercise aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) during Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). Normandy is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting SWATT exercises to increase lethality, ensure combat readiness, and promote tactical innovation. SWATT is led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, whose mission is to increase the tactical proficiency and lethality of the surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey)
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A member of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, celebrates after a successful performance at the Joint Base Andrews 2022 Air & Space Expo at JBA, Md., Sept. 17, 2022. Airshows provide an opportunity for people to see U.S. military air capabilities in action and meet the service members who fly and maintain the equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia’s war against Ukraine, the lingering coronavirus pandemic and the damage of climate change are putting intense pressure on the world’s poorest, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development warned Monday.
The Paris-based OECD reported that 60 states, territories and locations fell last year into the category of “fragile contexts” — meaning they were exposed to economic, environmental, social and political risks that they didn’t have the capacity to absorb. And that was before Russia invaded Ukraine and intensified their burdens.
Monday’s report designated the most places in such dire straits since the OECD began issuing its States of Fragility report in 2015. The 60 account for 24% of the world’s population, 73% of those living in extreme poverty, 80% of those who died in conflicts and the vast majority of the world’s “hunger hotspots.” And they are home to 95% of the record 274 million people the United Nations says need humanitarian assistance.
“We are in an era defined by multiple crises, shocks and uncertainty,” the OECD said.
Only one in three people in fragile places have received COVID vaccines, compared with three of four in the relatively wealthy 38 OECD countries.
The organization noted that the 60 fragile states account for just 4% of global emissions but “are feeling the brunt of climate-related natural disasters.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Video game producer Rockstar Games said Monday that early development footage from the next version of its popular title Grand Theft Auto was stolen in the hack of its network.
Someone claiming to be the hacker, posting on Telegram, dumped 90 video clips from the theft online on Sunday and claimed also to have source code, which they were seeking to sell for a minimum of $10,000.
The Associated Press downloaded and viewed the development footage to confirm its authenticity.
In a statement on Twitter, the company said it did not anticipate any disruption in live game services or any impact on ongoing projects. A spokesperson for its New York-based parent company, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., declined to answer questions from the AP about when it learned of the breach, whether source code was indeed stolen and whether the hacker had tried to extort the company.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases — including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year — are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.
“It is imperative that we … work to rebuild, innovate, and expand (STD) prevention in the U.S.,” said Dr. Leandro Mena of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a speech Monday at a medical conference on sexually transmitted diseases.
Infections rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years. Last year the rate of syphilis cases reached its highest since 1991 and the total number of cases hit its highest since 1948. HIV cases are also on the rise, up 16% last year.
And an international outbreak of monkeypox, which is being spread mainly between men who have sex with other men, has further highlighted the nation’s worsening problem with diseases spread mostly through sex.
David Harvey, executive director of the National Coalition of STD Directors, called the situation “out of control.”
Officials are working on new approaches to the problem, such as home-test kits for some STDs that will make it easier for people to learn they are infected and to take steps to prevent spreading it to others, Mena said.
Another expert said a core part of any effort must work to increase the use of condoms.
“It’s pretty simple. More sexually transmitted infections occur when people are having more unprotected sex,” said Dr. Mike Saag, an infectious disease expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Syphilis is a bacterial disease that surfaces as genital sores but can ultimately lead to severe symptoms and death if left untreated.
New syphilis infections plummeted in the U.S. starting in the 1940s when antibiotics became widely available. They fell to their lowest ever by 1998, when fewer than 7,000 new cases were reported nationwide. The CDC was so encouraged by the progress it launched a plan to eliminate syphilis in the U.S.
But by 2002 cases began rising again, largely among gay and bisexual men, and they kept going. In late 2013, CDC ended its elimination campaign in the face of limited funding and escalating cases, which that year surpassed 17,000.
By 2020 cases had reached nearly 41,700 and they spiked even further last year, to more than 52,000.
The rate of cases has been rising, too, hitting about 16 per 100,000 people last year. That’s the highest in three decades.
Rates are highest in men who have sex with men, and among Black and Hispanic Americans and Native Americans. While the rate for women is lower than it is for men, officials noted that it’s has been rising more dramatically — up about 50% last year.
That ties to another problem — the rise in congenital syphilis, in which infected moms pass the disease on to their babies, potentially leading to death of the child or health problems like deafness and blindness. Annual congenital syphilis cases numbered only about 300 a decade ago; they surged to nearly 2,700 last year. Of last year’s tally, 211 were stillbirths or infant deaths, Mena said.
The increases in syphilis and other STDs may have several causes, experts say. Testing and prevention efforts have been hobbled by years of inadequate funding, and spread may have gotten worse — especially during the pandemic — as a result of delayed diagnosis and treatment. Drug and alcohol use may have contributed to risky sexual behavior. Condom use has been declining.
And there may have been a surge in sexual activity as people emerged from COVID-19 lockdowns. “People are feeling liberated,” Saag said.
The arrival of monkeypox added a large additional burden. CDC recently sent a letter to state and local health departments saying that their HIV and STD resources could be used to fight the monkeypox outbreak. But some experts say the government needs to provide more funding for STD work, not divert it.
Harvey’s group and some other public health organizations are pushing a proposal for more federal funding, including at least $500 million for STD clinics.
Mena, who last year became director of the CDC’s Division of STD Prevention, called for reducing stigma, broadening screening and treatment services, and supporting the development and accessibility of at-home testing. “I envision one day where getting tested (for STDs) can be as simple and as affordable as doing a home pregnancy test,” he said.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — How high are the barriers to entry at the U.N. General Assembly? Less than 4 feet (1.2 meters), technically.
While the barricades encircling the perimeter of the United Nations headquarters in New York are scarcely hip-level, the sea of gray grilles makes it clear that — with scores of world leaders and other high-profile figures slated to descend — security is intended to be more than just theater.
Patrick Freaney, special agent in charge of the U.S. Secret Service’s New York field office, called the U.N. General Assembly both “one of the highest-profile events in the world” and “the largest protective event for the Secret Service on an annual basis.”
U.N. staff and visitors must clear multiple checkpoints. Accredited media, for instance, flash badges at an NYPD and U.N. police checkpoints before going through an airport-style security screening that prologues the long (but scenic) trek to the international press corral in the U.N. Secretariat Building.
There are myriad types of U.N. badges, each adorned with a colored symbol. Woe betide the grounds passholder who shows up at the “wrong” entrance; you may be made to walk several blocks, though several on Monday attempted to argue with U.N. police.
Security is a joint effort mounted by U.N., federal, state and local law enforcement. NYPD Chief of Department Kenneth Corey told news outlets that preparation for this year’s General Assembly began shortly after last year’s hybrid meeting, which saw far fewer world leaders attend. The 2020 meeting, at the height of the early pandemic, was entirely virtual.
While there were no specific threats to the General Assembly or the city, Corey said, one can’t too careful: “There’s always a certain amount of disharmony in the world.”
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It’s thought that the dog was the first domestic breed of animal, with archaeologists discovering confirmed dog remains in human graves dating back as far as 14,700 years ago.
Some believe that animals related to the wolf were used as companions up to an amazing 36,000 years ago, when humans first became hunter gatherers.
Many of these breeds have since become extinct, while others have thrived and survived.
Here are the 10 oldest breeds, according to scientists.
1. Basenji
There is some discussion about what is the oldest breed of dog still in existence, with the Basenji a leading candidate. Also well known for being the only breed of dog that doesn't bark (they make a strange yodelling noise), they have been found portrayed in cave paintings in Libya that date back to around 6000BC.
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2. Saluki
One of a number of breeds that can be traced back to ancient Egypt, dogs that look like the elegant Saluki can be seen on Egyptian graves dating back to around 2100BC. The breed then spread to China where records exist of them from 685AD.
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3. Afghan Hound
Closely related to the Saluki, the Afghan Hound is another breed that many think originated in ancient Egypt thousands of years ago. Christian legend has it that Noah chose to take the Afghan Hound onto his flood-surviving arc - showing how long the breed has been around.
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4. Tibetan Mastiff
The Tibetan Mastiff is thought to be the ancestor of all modern Mastiff breeds. They were used by tribes in Tibet to protect livestock from local predators such as wolves and bears. A recent study concluded that it could be the first breed to be domesticated, around 58,000 years ago.
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It’s hard to believe, but this year marks W’s 50th anniversary. When I was growing up, W was my favorite magazine—I was obsessed with its mix of fashion and culture, and the way it flaunted a rebellious attitude. In 2019, when I became the publication’s editor in chief, the first thing I did was run to the office library and scour the archives. The earliest issues were broadsheets printed on newsprint that tracked the comings and goings of the social swans who were an obsession for W’s founder, John B. Fairchild. Later on, the format changed to the oversize glossy you see on newsstands today, and fashion became W’s focus. In time, Hollywood, art, and design were added to the mix. This October, we’re releasing a book with Rizzoli titled Fifty Years, Fifty Stories. Edited by myself and our executive editor Armand Limnander, it is a compendium of photographs and narratives that represent the best of W’s history. After working on it for months, we felt a need to do something similar for our special anniversary issue, but rather than make all the selections ourselves, we asked contributors, collaborators and past editors to share with us their favorite images from the pages of W. Former fashion director Joe Zee chose the iconic Winona Ryder cover in which she wore a FREE WINONA T-shirt, perfectly encapsulating a moment in time. Tilda Swinton, a longtime W muse paid tribute to a beautiful shot of her in Mexico by her friend Tim Walker. Personally, I was incredibly flattered when Miuccia Prada chose a 2019 picture of Frank Ocean wearing a colorful windbreaker—it was my first cover as editor in chief and will always be incredibly meaningful for me. Below, they are joined by a host of friends of W in a look back at the magazine’s half a century of unforgettable visual moments. —Sara Moonves, Editor in Chief
“We really wanted this shoot to be just about Naomi Campbell. She is a timeless beauty, and it was great to pull back and let it be all about her.” —Ibrahim Kamara, Stylist
“This picture tells a story about the ’90s: The fashion is Tom Ford’s first collection for Gucci; the models, Amber Valletta and Shalom Harlow, were best friends. This was my first story for W, and the idea was to go on a road trip following in the footsteps of writers like Jack Kerouac and William S. Burroughs, stopping at all their haunts throughout San Francisco. I was reading a lot of beatnik poetry at the time and wanted to capture a free-spirited feeling, a time and a place that we can all draw inspiration from.” —Craig McDean, Photographer
“I love this image because I want to be her.... She would have been going to Studio 54 that evening—my dream!”—Kate Moss, Supermodel
“We were shooting Winona Ryder shortly after her shoplifting charge, and I thought, Could we put her in that free Winona T-shirt? It was so popular. The fashion department was skeptical (it’s a T-shirt!), and the bookings department was skeptical (she will never wear it!), but I said, ‘Let’s ask.’ We called a tiny novelty shop in Los Angeles and had boxes and boxes of the tees shipped, in every possible color and size. In the end, Winona was a dream. She loved the risk of doing something different, and she loved the picture. It’s one of my favorite covers to this day.” —Joe Zee, Fashion Commentator, Journalist, and Producer; Fashion Director at W, 1995–2005
“I remember thinking this picture of Frank Ocean was going to be one of those images that stay with you. It just looked like the perfect reflection of the times.” —Miuccia Prada, Designer
“This was the first time we designed a children’s line, and we loved exploring the kids’ playful energy and creating a collection where their personalities could shine through.” —Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen, Designers of The Row
“The combination of Kristen McMenamy and Tim Walker is so powerful; the image is so good...just as much today as it was when I first saw it. Heaven.” —Marc Jacobs, Designer
“What amazes me about this shoot is that it was directed by Denis Villeneuve…whose movie Dune basically inspired my entire spring 2022 couture collection. Anytime you see your work on a cover, it’s a total thrill, and most of the time a total surprise. But this cover, starring Zendaya, the muse of Dune, and thereby the muse of our entire couture collection, felt like some sort of cosmic couture destiny.” —Daniel Roseberry, Artistic Director of Schiaparelli
What was it like working with Bad Bunny? He’s playful, fucking gorgeous, down to be femme, masc, emotional, and goofy. He was up for anything, an utter professional, and cool as shit. The shoot was a dream. It was the Grammys weekend. He won big and wore a sunflower as an accessory. We raged all weekend, hit all the afterparties. No, I’m lying—I wish.
What does W mean to you? I’ve been reading W since I was 5. I would grab it while my parents shopped at Ralphs. I blame W for my expensive taste. —Martine Syms, Artist
What was it like to be posing for W’s cover when you were pregnant for the first time? I felt a little vulnerable. At that time, there were still puritanical ideas about showing a pregnant body. Thank god Rihanna has finally buried that, hopefully forever.
Do you remember how you felt when this issue first hit newsstands? I genuinely was a little embarrassed, given what I just mentioned. There was some dismay about W showing me pregnant on the cover.
How do you feel about this image today? I just love it! I love the photograph and love that I was incubating my little Apple. One of the benefits of being in the public eye, which can be complex, is that so many of my chapters have been documented visually. —Gwyneth Paltrow, Actor and Entrepreneur
“This picture was taken in the backyard of my old house in Houston. Being in W meant the whole world to me at that time! It was the most fabulous magazine, because it didn’t do the same things as all the others. Everyone looked for W, and when this came out, all my friends came up to me and commented on it. I thought, If I can live up to this story, I’ll be happy!” —Lynn Wyatt, Social Legend
“This was a story of a woman who was lonely and living in her own fantasy world. She had no time or date in her looks, or on her mind.” —Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott, Photographers
“It’s all there in one image: so much about what made Karl Karl. There is the humor, of course, and the sense of absurdity that he loved—one of the world’s most elegant designers tucking into a burger at McDonald’s. It also captures his appreciation of high/low. Karl hated anything that was middlebrow, so there he is wearing a black designer suit, probably Yohji Yamamoto, with a custom-made dress shirt from Hilditch & Key, slurping his Diet Coke through a straw.” —William Middleton, Author of Paradise Now: The Extraordinary Life of Karl Lagerfeld, Out in February 2023; Paris Bureau Chief of W & WWD, 1995-1998
“I love this photo and the glamorous ladies I remember seeing in W when I was growing up in the ’80s. They were so dedicated to fashion. It seemed like such a fun time to be hanging out at Maxim’s in Paris in couture gowns after the Battle of Versailles fashion show! Jacqueline de Ribes and Gloria Guinness knew how to do it!”—Sofia Coppola, Filmmaker
“What at first could have seemed like a W mandate ‘to work with all female photographers’ was, in fact, a liberating, out-of-the-box release. And how easy it was to assemble. There were scores of names: Shirin Neshat, Cass Bird, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Alex Prager, Rineke Dijkstra, Jackie Nickerson, Viviane Sassen, Sharna Osborne, and Dominique Issermann were just the towering tip of the iceberg. The ideas were crazy good and a joy to be part of.” —Cate Blanchett, Actor; Guest editor of the 2018 issue “The Female Gaze”
“I remember not knowing what the picture would look like in the magazine, but I ended up really liking it. I really enjoyed working with Mert & Marcus, and they definitely captured a specific moment in time and in my life.” —Pharrell Williams, Musician
“Creating a work for the cover of W was a terrific opportunity. It allowed for a visual consideration of pictures, words, the body, gender, narcissism, and voyeurism that I knew would reach a large audience. That made sense, because in this time of digital virality, the reach of social media, streaming, and even old-school TV is so massive. And Kim Kardashian and her family, along with billions of other ‘influencers,’ totally rule in terms of visibility and revenue streams.” —Barbara Kruger, Artist
“This picture was taken when we were celebrating Proenza Schouler’s 10 years in business. In it are women who, to this day, we still consider some of our best friends: [back, from left] Olympia Scarry, Victoria Traina, Chloë Sevigny, Lauren Santo Domingo, Jen Brill, Julia Nobis, Vanessa Traina; [front, seated] Meghan Collison, Liya Kebede. Each and every one of them represents an element of the brand. They inspired us then, and they still do, almost 10 years later.” —Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, Designers and Cofounders of Proenza Schouler
“Begun early during W’s broadsheet days, the In & Out franchise was by turns loved, loathed, and feared. The list covered everything—people, places, politics, food, ideologies—with selections ranging from reasoned to random to silly: Barcelona, yay; the Côte d’Azur, nay. Pasta, out; fennel, ditto. W relished declaring items out at the height of their popularity, be they Nouvelle Society’s big sleeves and ruffles or the cropped pants of the downtown set. In 1989, ‘wearing cheap clothes with expensive ones’ was in, presaging fashion’s ongoing fascination with high/low. Yet people were the core of In & Out. The 1988 edition proclaimed that ‘Michael Jackson and the whole Jackson family, except Janet’ were out. Donald Trump? Most definitely out. Like all long-running editorial features, this one eventually ran its course. But even at the height of In & Out’s popularity, W was nothing if not self-aware. ‘Remember,’ the magazine admonished in 1988, ‘it’s out to take this list as gospel.’ ” —Bridget Foley, Fashion Journalist; Writer and Executive Editor at W, 1989–2010
“The inspiration for this shoot was the artist Chris Ofili’s ‘Afronude’ series. I was drawn to the seductive yet completely pure nature of those paintings: Black bodies as symbols of nature without being objectified or sexualized. I have a hunger for a visual language that presents Blackness in a heightened state, a self-actualized state, a supernatural state of being. That is what comes through in these images.” —Cyndia Harvey, Hairstylist
“This series was shot in two major art cities: New York and Paris. You could say that it was us curating a group show of our favorite artists by photographing Raquel Zimmermann and Freja Beha as an eccentric duo visiting museums and galleries, while clearly featuring the artwork in each shot.” —Inez & Vinoodh, Photographers
“This portrait of the model Guinevere van Seenus is from the first shoot I collaborated on with photographers Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott. It is an image that illustrates a special time for me: It was inspired and encouraged by the talented creative director Dennis Freedman, who helped transplant me from London to New York in 1995.” —Alex White, Stylist; Editor at W, 1994–2011
What is it about this image that resonates with you? It’s a reminder that Lee Radziwill could literally make anything look chic and elegant. There was a simplicity to the way she dressed, but it was never boring—she always looked like herself. She exuded confidence and was never flashy.
When do you remember first becoming aware of her as a style icon? I have always admired Lee, and my fall 2018 collection was inspired by her extraordinary style and her book Happy Times. We were introduced by a mutual friend about 15 years ago, and I instantly loved her remarkably quick wit—she was the queen of one-liners. —Tory Burch, Designer
“Raquel [Zimmermann] was fearless in front of the camera.” —David Sims, Photographer
Tell us about the inspiration behind this image. Did you have any particular visual references in mind? The concept was twins, and so we went full Diane Arbus!
What memories stand out to you from the shoot itself? The beauty of the California desert, the pleasure of working with the wonderful Adwoa [Aboah] and Rianne [Van Rompaey]. The wind was a serious thing. Still, a fashion shoot is more efficient and relaxed than a movie! —Luca Guadagnino, Director
“Shooting my first cover with Kate Moss was a dream come true. I remember it was very organic. We were not thinking about fashion, just about Kate and how beautiful she was. I thought the best way to convey her beauty was to photograph her nude and with hardly any makeup. I just let her be her and move in ways that she felt comfortable. She will always be one of my favorite models to photograph!” —Michael Thompson, Photographer
Do you remember how you felt when you first saw this photo in W? I was so excited to see something that celebrated a return to glamour and strength and unabashed luxury. It was the opposite of the sad, dour moment in fashion that was so prevalent in the ’90s and that I was never a big fan of.
Christy Turlington Burns has been a fixture in many of your runway shows through the years. I was knocked out by Christy the first time I met her, back in the ’80s, when she was a teenager. She’s a true chameleon who can go from playful to elegant, from sexy to strong, but she always shines through, which to me is the essence of a real star. Besides being such a remarkable beauty, she’s a wonderful human being full of compassion, kindness, and humor. —Michael Kors, Designer
“Steven Meisel had the brilliant idea of creating a series of fake campaigns, like this one for a lingerie line that we called Tantrum. The best part was that we interspersed the images with actual ads in the magazine, without any explanation. It took a second for readers to figure out that this was an artistic project and not advertisements for a series of strange new brands that they had never seen before!” —Edward Enninful, Editor in Chief of British Vogue; Creative and fashion director at W, 2011–2017
“This was my first shoot with Emma Stone. We felt like we were on a movie set for some historical empire film, so it was easy to get into character. It was the beginning of a genuine and creative friendship.” —Nicolas Ghesquière, Artistic Director, Women’s Collection at Louis Vuitton
“Not only did each makeup change for this shoot take a minimum of two hours, but the spectacular ‘eye armor’ that Rihanna wore on the cover took my team and me six weeks to custom-make. It was truly a couture process—trial and error, fittings, experimentations. It’s always a pleasure working with Edward Enninful; seeing our mutual vision come to life in such a spectacular manner was a total joy.” —Pat McGrath, Makeup Artist, Founder of Pat McGrath Labs
What do you remember about the planning process for this shoot, based on the idea of “fashion cults”? The sheer scale! I think we had more than 80 trunks of clothes and 39 models. We were trying to highlight the best collections from the fall 2016 season. It was Hedi Slimane’s ’80s-inspired farewell show at Saint Laurent, Alessandro Michele’s ethereal spirit at Gucci, and Prada’s ’50s-inspired brocade dresses. The idea that each designer had their own cult following gave rise to this shoot.
What is it about this story that still resonates today, in your eyes? Surprisingly enough, I think this was a year before The Handmaid’s Tale series came out. I think this image certainly speaks to the chaos of our current times—screaming in scarlet, wanting to be heard! —Rickie De Sole, Women’s Fashion and Editorial Director at Nordstrom; Fashion Editor at W, 2015–2019
“I became aware of W in the ’90s, after I graduated from Central Saint Martins, in London. I’ve got a particular fondness for this image, as I consulted on this Gucci collection, which was my first big fashion break. And at the time, I was working with Gisele a lot, so this makes me pretty nostalgic.” —Katie Grand, Stylist; Editor in Chief and Creative Director of Perfect Magazine
“Brad Pitt called me while he was shooting Fight Club and said he wanted to do a story with the clothes from the film because they were so great. So I read the book, by Chuck Palahniuk, and then invented my own version of the story using the wardrobe. Brad was just wrapping the movie when we collaborated on this. He was in peak shape and in character—to make his character feel more real, he even chipped his front tooth!” —Steven Klein, Photographer
“I remember the feeling of standing among accomplished women, thinking, It’s not about what you wear, your age, or how you look; it’s an attitude. It’s about how you embrace your strength as a woman and build on it, make it glow from within, and share it with the world. Women now are supporting one another more and more, to be united and claim what is theirs. A lot has been done, but there’s a lot more work for us to do.” —Donatella Versace, Designer
“I always associate W with a certain type of exoticism—when I was young, growing up in England, it suggested an idea of New York and America to me that felt fascinating and seductive. This image feels minimal yet lush at the same time—I guess that’s what I seek in my own work now, and in part, that aspiration is due to my early encounters with W, trundling home from school, trying to work out what this thing was that I was looking at!” —Max Pearmain, Stylist
“One of the first things we did when I joined Loewe was relocate our offices to an apartment block in Paris’s 6th arrondissement. This picture was taken just before our debut men’s presentation in that space, before it was even finished—it was still a construction site. This was the first time I’d been shot by Willy Vanderperre, and I remember he very kindly sent me a print of one of the portraits he’d done that day. It was an exciting time, and it was just amazing to have worked with him in that moment, when everything was new and just beginning.” —Jonathan Anderson, Designer
“I had just signed a deal to create Tom Ford Beauty, so this was a beauty shoot. Polishing one’s skin and exfoliating is always important. Of course, this young man already had terrific skin, and this particular part of him had no sun damage.” —Tom Ford, Designer
“W always celebrated people who loved fashion, but a cardinal sin was trying too hard—or appearing to. Hence the annual roundup of Fashion Victims. A dreaded mention on the list was an occupational hazard for even the most admired style icons, including Princess Caroline of Monaco and, here, Princess Diana. Maybe if Diana hadn’t meticulously matched her lipstick and blush to her pink flying saucer chapeau and candy-striped triple bowtie, she would have avoided her ignominious turn as a FV cover girl.” —Christopher Bagley, Writer and Photographer; Editor at W, 1997–2010
“My first magazine internship was at W in the ’90s, and it changed my life. I grew up in El Paso, Texas, the child of immigrants, and the only fashion my mom exposed me to was royalty in Hola! I particularly loved this story because Guinevere [van Seenus] has always had this quiet beauty—never too skinny and always cool and edgy. Craig McDean shot her at Niagara Falls, and a few months after this story came out, in 2004, the tsunami hit Thailand, and Craig donated a print from it for a charity raising money for the survivors. I bought it—and have had one of my favorite fashion moments at home ever since.” —Karla Martinez de Salas, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue Mexico & Latin America; Fashion Market and Accessories Director at W, 2010–2015
“This was from a really fun story photographed by Inez & Vinoodh. We were reimagining the ’70s through a cast of characters, so there was naturally a little disco sleaze going on. At Inez’s suggestion, we gave the model Eniko Mihalik a sort of rich male lounge lizard vibe. Perhaps she was a gay gigolo. I was thinking of Egon von Furstenberg, so I painted on quite a detailed mustache and did some pretty theatrical brow and contouring work. Eniko/Egon came to life in W, and you couldn’t put the gigolo genie back in the bottle!” —Dick Page, Makeup Artist
“It took some doing to land an interview with the Duchess of Alba. She was, after all, the most titled woman in the world. Communications to and from her Madrid palace were conducted by mail. Following a monthslong correspondence with her secretary, a letter on light blue stationery stamped with the Alba crest appeared on my desk one morning. ‘I will be delighted to maintain an interview with the W magazine,’ wrote the Duchess herself; she specified a date four months hence on which I was to appear at Palacio de Liria, her residence, at 10 a.m. On the appointed day, I rose early, as did photographer Simon Watson. We set off with plenty of time to spare—until traffic screeched to a halt, thanks to King Juan Carlos’s motorcade. When we finally made it to Palacio de Liria, the secretary was outside, pacing furiously. “Tarde, tarde!” she berated us. We were hurried through countless rooms—a blur of Goya, Velázquez, El Greco—until we reached a dimly lit salon. When she materialized, La Duquesa resembled an apparition, with her wild mane and a face contorted by copious plastic surgery. ‘I am as I am,’ she said regally.” —James Reginato, Author and Writer at Large for Vanity Fair; Features Editor and Director at W, 1991–2009
“We were in Xilitla
In Mexico
In the gardens of the surrealist Edward James
Shooting a dreamscape
This moment of reverie
My eyes closed in the sun on the roof
Surrounded by flowers and hands in hands, birds singing, bees buzzing, captures that transport
It’s a picture of pure happiness
And I can still taste that glow when I look at it, that joy, that fantasy, that gratitude.” —Tilda Swinton, Actor
“Walter Pfeiffer took this photograph of a shelf in my home filled with photos and things I love—friends and heroes combined! It was my first time working with him, and I was so happy to meet such a great guy in real life. It was a moment of change: I was leaving Vuitton after seven years and starting at Dior...the seven-year cycle!” —Kim Jones, Artistic Director, Dior Men
“As we planned our 2021 Originals Issue, everyone on W’s staff was in perfect agreement that there was no one who embodied the theme better than the legendary Dolly Parton. She has been photographed countless times, so we knew someone unexpected had to shoot her for us. When I first spoke to the director and artist Harmony Korine, he told me he had grown up in Nashville and had always worshipped her. I knew it was a match made in heaven.” —Sara Moonves, Editor in Chief of W
“In 1978, I decided to have this great celebration for Valentino’s 46th birthday at Studio 54, in New York. I asked the illustrator Joe Eula to help me organize the party with a circus theme—and with his usual enthusiasm, he said yes. I was sure that everything would be perfect, but, alas, upon arriving in New York, I realized that Joe hadn’t done anything. He had only three little drawings, with three clowns! I was desperate, so I called Steve Rubell—there were two days to go before the birthday. Steve created a real circus inside Studio 54 with horses, clowns...it was an amazing transformation. And all of New York arrived wearing the most incredible costumes. It was an extraordinary evening and one that is always in my heart and Valentino’s. This picture was taken in Valentino’s apartment, right before we headed to the party.” —Giancarlo Giammetti, Partner at and Cofounder of Valentino
“I like photos that hold memories and emotions. My daughter, Rachele, and I have always been in close dialogue and had very constructive discussions. Having her by my side allows me to keep in touch with what young women think, desire, and struggle with. This picture speaks volumes about our symbiotic relationship, our differences, complicity, and mutual respect.” —Maria Grazia Chiuri, Creative Director of Dior
“I usually take photographs in complete silence, but Lana [Del Rey] wanted to have a bit of music. So she put some country music on her phone, and then I put it in my pocket—so I had this funny sound coming out of my pocket the whole time. She completely let go, and we had such a great shoot because of it. She was giggling like a 14-year-old girl. For a long time, I kind of avoided photographs of people smiling. I never thought I would have a cover with someone with a massive grin on her face, but it just worked. It felt so honest. It was just so joyous.” —Jamie Hawkesworth, Photographer
“This was my first shoot for W. I was inspired by Francis Bacon’s paintings, which seemed photographic to me—the way he would blur motion. Bacon’s work felt very similar to things that I was experimenting with. Alex White, who was the fashion editor on this story, and I really felt that we were pushing some boundaries in fashion photography.” —Mario Sorrenti, Photographer
“This project was centered around the idea of ‘plandids,’ the planned photos that you see on social media that are supposed to look candid. I was kind of just lying around, recovering from an injury, with nothing to do and playing with my phone. I actually hate the idea of selfies. People say, ‘Oh, but you’re, like, the queen of selfies,’ and I really kind of cringe at that thought.” —Cindy Sherman, Artist | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/50-years-50-moments-w-contributors | 2022-09-20T14:13:13Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/50-years-50-moments-w-contributors | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
TORONTO, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Martinrea International Inc. (TSX: MRE), a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems, was named a 2022 Automotive News PACE Award winner at the awards ceremony on September 19. The prestigious award recognizes automotive suppliers for superior innovation, technological advancement, and business performance.
Martinrea was recognized for its Brake Lines with GrapheneGuard™, which marks the first use of graphene in an automotive brake line application. Martinrea recognized the potential of graphene and developed the revolutionary GrapheneGuard™ coating technology which incorporates graphene into nylon. The development of GrapheneGuard™ is a convergence of material science innovation and process engineering that brings to the automotive market a brake line coating that has unmatched properties. The new sophisticated material can provide up to 25 percent weight savings while simultaneously demonstrating superior strength, greater abrasion protection, and improved chemical resistance, all while utilizing current manufacturing equipment and processes.
"Being recognized as a PACE Award winner among the top innovations in the automotive industry is a testament to both our commitment to developing innovative solutions and to graphene's ability to address key challenges in the automotive industry," said Pat D'Eramo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Martinrea. "With the proven potential to reduce weight while delivering enhanced performance, we are also exploring opportunities to improve other automotive components through graphene-enhanced products."
The 28th annual PACE Awards were presented by Automotive News. The competition was open to suppliers that contribute products, processes, materials, or services directly to the manufacture of cars or trucks. The Automotive News PACE Award is accepted around the world as the industry benchmark for innovation.
Martinrea earned an Automotive News PACE Award following an extensive review by an independent panel of judges including a comprehensive written application and a virtual site visit.
For complete details of the Automotive News PACE Award, visit www.autonews.com/pace.
Martinrea International Inc. (TSX: MRE) is a leader in the development and production of quality metal parts, assemblies and modules, fluid management systems, and complex aluminum products focused primarily on the automotive sector. Martinrea currently operates in 57 locations in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, China, South Africa, and Japan. Martinrea's vision is making lives better by being the best supplier we can be in the products we make and the services we provide. For more information on Martinrea, please visit www.martinrea.com. Follow Martinrea on Twitter and Facebook.
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The Chicago Bears were feeling good about themselves following a surprising, rain-soaked victory over the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field to start coach Matt Eberflus’ first season.
Leave it to Aaron Rodgers and the rival Green Bay Packers to bring them down a peg, this time 27-10 at Lambeau Field on Sunday night. The Bears will try to bounce back next Sunday when they host Lovie Smith and the Houston Texans (0-1-1).
Rodgers gave them headaches, as usual, throwing for 234 yards and two touchdowns, and the Packers improved to 24-5 in games he has started against Chicago. The Bears couldn’t stop Aaron Jones, who went off for 132 yards and a rushing touchdown. He also caught a scoring pass.
Chicago at least got its ground game going. But when it came to passing, well, it was a different story. Quarterback Justin Fields had another difficult time, and receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Cole Kmet were nonfactors.
”We need to highlight our skill,” Eberflus said Monday. ”We know that. We know that. So we’re going to try to do a better job of that. We will do a better job. Like I said last night, we got great coaches. Those guys are smart. They know how to get it done and we will get it done.”
WHAT’S WORKING
The Bears ran for 180 yards and 6.7 per attempt. It was a big improvement coming off Week 1, when Chicago had 99 on 37 carries. David Montgomery finished with 122 yards on 15 attempts, and Khalil Herbert carried four times for 38 yards.
WHAT NEEDS HELP
The Bears ranked last in the NFL in passing through Sunday. Fields has completed just 15 of 28 passes for 191 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. That reads like one bad game. That it’s over two makes it look even worse. Fields was 7 of 11 for 70 yards against the Packers, and the Bears can’t blame that on the weather.
STOCK UP
Coming off a tough opener, Montgomery looked more like the 1,000-yard rusher he was in 2020 than the guy who ran for 849 yards last season and averaged 3.8 per attempt. The 122 yards were the most since he had a career-high 146 in a win at Minnesota on Dec. 20, 2020. Montgomery, who ran for just 26 yards in Week 1, had 38 on a 71-yard touchdown drive in the first quarter that gave Chicago a 7-3 lead over Green Bay. The big question is why the Bears didn’t give him the ball on fourth down and less than 1 yard at the goal line with the Packers up 24-10 in the fourth. Fields lined up in the shotgun, and officials ruled that Preston Smith and Jarran Reed stopped him just short of the end zone.
STOCK DOWN
Cornerback Kyler Gordon can chalk this up as a learning experience. Rodgers opted to pick on the rookie, as expected, rather than go after star Jaylon Johnson, and it added up to a difficult night. Sammy Watkins beat Gordon on a 55-yard catch and finished with 93 yards receiving.
INJURIES
DB Dane Cruikshank hurt his hamstring in the first half. … Rookie WR Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring) missed his second game.
KEY NUMBER
2 – Through two games, Mooney has just two receptions for four yards. He has been targeted five times. The Bears clearly need to get Mooney more involved after he had 1,055 yards last season – his second. On the plus side … he has two more receptions than Kmet.
NEXT STEPS
The Bears host Smith and the Texans. Smith, who led the Bears from 2004 to 2012 and guided the 2006 team to the Super Bowl, is 0-2 against his former team. The Bears beat Tampa Bay when he was coaching the Buccaneers in 2014 at Soldier Field and in 2015 at Raymond James Stadium. Smith also coached Illinois to a loss against South Florida on the lakefront in 2018.
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DENVER (AP)Denver Broncos rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett started making corrections Monday by looking in the mirror.
”When it comes to the game operations, that’s something that we’re talking about quite a bit,” Hackett said a day after his first NFL win, a closer-than-anticipated 16-9 escape of the Houston Texans when he was again late getting calls into Russell Wilson. That led to some chaotic moments reminiscent of their 17-16 loss at Seattle a week earlier.
”We’ve got to make sure the communication is clear and concise,” Hackett said. ”I need to do better at making decisions faster and quicker, getting that information to the quarterback and being on the same page with him.”
Hackett said he needs his staff to streamline its advice so he can keep Wilson from waiting for the play calls.
”We have to communicate better. It starts with me and getting the proper information that I need,” Hackett said. ”I get excited. I’m a little aggressive at times and then sometimes that might not be the right decision.”
Hackett’s home debut was filled with more of the same problematic play calling, game management miscues and penalty flags that dogged him in his dismal debut a week earlier when he left Seattle as the laughing stock of the league for choosing a 64-yard field goal try over his new $296 million QB with the game on the line.
The crowd at Empower Field arrived in a forgiving mood, showering Wilson and Hackett with love after an offseason of positivity and change they trusted would herald in a new era of better performances after a six-year playoff drought.
The cheers quickly turned to jeers as the Broncos bungled their way through more curious calls, yellow flags and chaotic execution before pulling out the win minus Jerry Jeudy (rib) and Patrick Surtain II (shoulder).
”I don’t blame ’em,” Hackett said after the game. ”I mean, heck, I’d be booing myself. I was getting very frustrated.”
With the red zone foibles and the flags, including two delays on field goal attempts and three false starts that had the home crowd loudly counting down the play clock by the end.
The Broncos’ 13 penalties Sunday gives them a franchise-record 25 in back-to-back games. Their four delays so far are double last season’s total.
Most embarrassingly, Hackett had to burn a timeout on a fourth-quarter punt return because his rookie returner, Montrell Washington, was still on the sideline.
The Broncos have a lot of kinks to iron out and Hackett has plenty of fodder with all the penalties that were called.
”We’re not going to win a lot of games when we get that many penalties,” he said.
Hackett didn’t wait to dive into figuring out why his game-day operation is so choppy, leading to some of those penalties.
”I think I’ll continue the play calling,” Hackett said Monday. ”I think from the game management standpoint, we’ve just got to tighten that whole thing up. A lot of us, we’re all working together for the first time. So, we just want to be sure we’re more efficient in that and have the ability to make better decision and quicker decisions.”
Wilson said Hackett will undoubtedly get things fixed quickly.
”I believe in Coach Hackett. I believe in who he is. I believe in his understanding of the game,” Wilson said. ”We’re going to keep getting better and better. This is a journey for us together and I’m excited for it.”
WHAT’S WORKING
Randy Gregory registered his first sack for Denver, along with collecting three QB hits and a forced fumble. Dre’Mont Jones had a pair of sacks and a forced fumble.
WHAT NEEDS WORK
Denver’s red zone offense, which is a league-worst 0-for-6.
STOCK UP
WR Courtland Sutton caught seven passes for 122 yards with Jeudy out and rookie CB Damarri Mathis had five tackles and a pass breakup subbing for Surtain..
STOCK DOWN
The Broncos coaching staff needs to not only clean things up to help Hackett but get the players to stay disciplined to cut down on the penalties.
INJURIES
Jeudy and Surtain are both day to day. ”We thought both of those might be bigger, longer injuries,” Hackett said, adding their availability for Sunday is unknown. He said ILB Josey Jewell (calf) and RT Billy Turner (knee) are expected to return to practice this week.
KEY NUMBER
16 – The Broncos’ scoring average so far, putting them on pace for their worst output since the 1971 team averaged 14.5 points per game.
NEXT STEPS
The Broncos host the 49ers (1-1) Sunday night with an opportunity to prove their prime-time pratfall in the opener was a fluke.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvy Ladies, a nationally recognized non-profit organization championing financial literacy and supporting free financial education for women, is experiencing exponential growth as more and more women seek financial guidance on the Savvy Ladies Financial Helpline. The Savvy Ladies free Financial Helpline's mission is to help reduce the economic and racial disparities in financial education for women, providing one-on-one, personalized financial guidance by certified financial volunteer professionals.
"Women from all backgrounds face daunting barriers to financial security, including income inequality, a wide gap in retirement savings, the impact of caregiving on income and savings, and now the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on women's livelihoods," states Stacy Francis, Founder & Board Chair Savvy Ladies
The Savvy Ladies Helpline has been growing month over month, now connecting over 200+ women each month who seek answers, advice, and guidance to their personal financial questions. 68% of the helpline clients tell us they are anxious, unsure, and have no idea what to do about their financial situation. Upon receiving their personalized financial guidance, they state they become more knowledgeable and have a positive outlook to move forward with their financial journey.
Currently, 85% of women Savvy Ladies serves on the helpline meet Lower/Middle Income (LMI) criteria; 70% self-report a household income of under $50,000. And have questions dealing with debt management(28%), investing/retirement (22%), divorce & money(18%), family money management(16%), health & money(15%).
"Savvy Ladies is a judgement-free place to ask a financial question," states Judy Herbst, Executive Director Savvy Ladies, "our volunteers are supportive, honest, and respectful as they educate and guide each client and help them move forward."
With the help of the Savvy Ladies Helpline, women start learning about and making their own choices about money. They realize the importance of financial planning to protect themselves against economic hardship and proactively begin building their wealth for themselves and their families. "My volunteer helped me formulate a plan on how to move forward," shares a Helpline Client. "I am so grateful and feel confident and empowered now about my financial situation. Thank you, Savvy Ladies!"
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Residents in Hawkinge have been left wondering what caused the "huge explosion noises" heard this afternoon (September 20). A number of "bomb-like" noises followed by a series of loud gunshots were first heard around midday.
The second series of bangs were heard again around an hour later. People living in Hawkinge, near Folkestone, say their windows and walls shook after the first huge bangs.
One resident, who recorded the above video, said: "The video doesn't really do it justice how loud it was and only managed to catch the end. I could hear loads of animals kicking off about the noises nearby. One horse was going mad and the cows were all shouting too.
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"The first huge bang scared the life out of me. It was so loud I thought something had crashed into the house and made the windows and walls shake. There were about three really big bangs, which sounded like bombs. They were the really unusual ones - I've never heard anything like that before.
"Then there were loads of gunshots. Most of the nearby fields are MOD ground so it must have been some sort of training exercise. The gunshots, I understand but what on earth were the huge bomb-like noises?"
Another resident who lives nearby said: "It's been going on all week. We do sometimes hear shots and noises from the MOD training ground around here, but not to this extent. It's so loud and has been going on for ages."
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Two Central Jersey schools receive national Blue Ribbon recognition for 2022
Two schools in Central Jersey are among nine statewide that have been granted 2022 Blue Ribbon status by the U.S. Department of Education.
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Friday recognized 297 schools as National Blue Ribbons Schools, with Metuchen's Edgar Middle School and Scotch Plains-Fanwood's William J. McGinn Elementary School among them.
The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
Metuchen School Superintendent Vincent Caputo said the award reflects the dedication and efforts of all associated with Edgar Middle School, past and present, as well as supervisors district-wide and all who support the school district. Caputo credited Edgar Middle School Principal Suzy Azevedo and Assistant Principal Neyda Evans for building upon the success of past administrators and positioning Edgar Middle School to earn the prestigious award.
"Being a National Blue Ribbon School is a huge deal,” Caputo said. “The award has been around for 39 years and this is a once-in-a-lifetime resume piece.”
Scotch Plains-Fanwood School Superintendent Joan Mast celebrated the award, saying the National Blue Ribbon School award is a reflection of the way McGinn’s teachers and staff help each student reach their potential for intellectual and personal growth. McGinn’s approach to core curriculum, instruction, and assessment mirrors the focus of the district, and each child is unique and valued as an individual with varied abilities, aptitudes, interests, needs and potential for growth, she said.
"We are proud that the U.S. Department of Education recognized what we have always known: McGinn Elementary is a very special school that is providing exceptional support to students and their families," Mast said. "My warmest congratulations to the McGinn school community and everyone who made this possible."
The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has conferred approximately 10,000 awards to more than 9,000 schools since 1982. In the Garden State, more than 293 schools have been granted National Blue Ribbon status in the award's lifetime.
"We are glad to celebrate the success of our New Jersey schools and acknowledge their commitment to teaching and learning," Acting New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner Angelica Allen-McMillan said. "New Jersey is one of the top states for education because our schools focus on improving the outcome for all students. I applaud the nine newest Blue Ribbon Schools for their focus on students’ well-being and achievement."
Both McGinn and Edgar schools were recognized in the Exemplary High-Performing Schools category by the DOE.
"We are honored to be amongst the nation’s top schools in earning this recognition," William J. McGinn Elementary School Principal Sasha Slocum said. "Our school’s mission to provide 'The Foundation to Grow, The Compassion to Give, The Imagination to Dream' drives our work each day. McGinn students develop compassion for others, enthusiasm for diversity and the foundational skills to be independent learners, problem-solvers and thoughtful global citizens."
Metuchen Superintendent Caputo said Principal Azevedo and Assistant Principal Evans navigated a rigorous application process to help Edgar Middle School, which currently has an enrollment of 763 students grades 5 through 8, secure the honor.
"You first must be identified as a potential Blue Ribbon School," Caputo said. "There’s a bit of good fortune involved and a lot of hard work behind it."
The other New Jersey schools that were given 2022 Blue Ribbon status are:
- Cliffside Park School 4 of Cliffside Park School District
- Upper School of Englewood Cliffs School District
- Glendora Elementary School of Gloucester Township Public School District
- Frank Defino Central Elementary School of Marlboro Township Public School District
- Stony Brook Elementary School of Hopewell Valley Regional School District
- Center Grove School of Randolph Township School District
- Redwood Elementary School West of West Orange School District
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Input sought in Union County electric vehicle charging study
The Union County Board of Commissioners announced that Union County and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority are funding a study aimed at preparing for an increase in electric vehicle ownership in Union County over the next 10 years.
The growth in EV ownership is anticipated to lead to an increased demand for convenient charging sites throughout New Jersey.
“Our goal is to ensure that recharging an EV is just as easy and convenient as filling up with gasoline. By planning for more charging locations, we will be in a better position to support residents and make EVs a more viable choice as they become more affordable and popular,” said Union County Commissioner Chair Rebecca L. Williams in a news release.
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In addition to meeting overall demand for convenient EV charging sites, the study aims to place Union County in position to have the needed infrastructure with respect to traditionally underserved communities. The study will attempt to address the challenge of sufficient charging equipment locations for residents renting in multifamily residences and larger developments.
The study will prioritize public outreach and input. The project page will be launched on the county’s website, ucnj.org/ev-study, on Sept. 23. The project page will include a survey and mapping tool to gather information from the public on where they believe new charging sites should be located.
All members of the public are invited to participate in the survey, including individual residents as well as those representing businesses, schools, civic organizations and local governments. When completed, the study will show where EV charging infrastructure should be located over the next ten years by considering areas of highest demand and need.
New Jersey has set a goal for December 2025 to have 330,000 registered passenger EVs and at least 400 public fast chargers throughout the state. The chargers are to be distributed to no fewer than 200 locations.
There are currently three different EV charging options, depending on the driver’s needs. Drivers who charge their EVs at home can use a Level 1 Charger. These take several hours to fully recharge a battery, but they are relatively inexpensive and can be run on an ordinary household outlet.
The faster Level 2 Chargers are more appropriate for public use. Level 2 Chargers require a heavy-duty outlet, of the type used by refrigerators and other large appliances.
The fastest charger currently available is the Level 3, also called Direct Current Fast Charge. This is a purpose-built power source, which cannot be supported by the electrical system of a home.
This Union County study will focus on Level 2 and Level 3 DCFC chargers, which would be publicly accessible. The county is receiving assistance on the study with a consultant team headed by French & Parrello Associates with FHI Studio and AECOM.
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Somerset Patriots eyeing first championship as Yankees affiliate as playoffs begin
BRIDGEWATER – The Somerset Patriots have a chance to bring a championship back to Bridgewater, for the first time as the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees.
The quest officially begins Tuesday night at historic Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine, when Somerset faces the Boston Red Sox affiliate, the Portland Sea Dogs, in Game 1 of the Eastern League Northeast Division Series. The best-of-three series shifts to TD Bank Ballpark for Game 2 at 6:35 p.m. Thursday, with a decisive Game 3, if necessary, set for the following night in Bridgewater, time TBD.
After the Atlantic League-era Patriots made the postseason in 15 of their 22 years on the independent circuit, including winning a league-high six championships, they missed out last year in the one-off “Double-A Northeast” despite posting the best record in their division.
Even without Anthony Volpe, who was promoted to Triple-A Scranton in the last few weeks of the regular season, the Patriots will have five of the top 10 prospects in the Yankees system, according to MLB Pipeline, on the active roster with outfielder Jasson Dominguez (No. 2), catcher Austin Wells (4), shortstop Trey Sweeney (6), starting pitcher Will Warren (8) and starting pitcher Clayton Beeter (9) set for playoff action. A sixth, outfielder Everson Pereira (No. 5), will miss the postseason with an undisclosed injury.
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“These guys want to win, and that’s something that’s made this group special from day one,” said Somerset manager Dan Fiorito. “They’re all pulling for each other, and it’s the reason we’ve had a successful season. Everybody’s looking forward to the playoffs and grinding it out. That’s fun baseball, that’s what everybody wants to be a part of. The weather’s starting to change a little bit now, so everybody’s really looking forward to it.
While much of the attention will remain on the team’s top prospects, even in the postseason, there may be an X-factor a bit off the national radar who could be poised to play a huge role for the club in their quest for a ring.
Twenty-three-year-old corner infielder Andres Chaparro finds himself out of MLB Pipeline’s Top 30 despite a monster season in which he led the team with 19 home runs and hit .289 with 52 RBI while only appearing in 64 games at the Double-A level due to some injuries that hampered his season.
Few have outperformed the Venezuelan-born slugger, who is eager for an opportunity to earn a championship ring in Somerset.
“I’m enjoying it,” Chaparro said through translator and Florida Complex League manager Sergio Santos. “This is the most locked in I’ve been in quite a while, so I don’t want to mess it up and just keep things going. … I haven’t changed a lot, and I’ve had a routine that I’ve stuck with. It’s one of those things in baseball where I’m getting in good spots, and I’m not missing when I’m getting my pitches.” | https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/sports/baseball/patriots/2022/09/20/somerset-patriots-yankees-affiliate-playoffs/69504615007/ | 2022-09-20T14:17:42Z | mycentraljersey.com | control | https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/sports/baseball/patriots/2022/09/20/somerset-patriots-yankees-affiliate-playoffs/69504615007/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PADUCAH, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky man who killed three students and wounded five more in a school shooting 25 years ago will go before the state parole board on Tuesday in a high-stakes hearing that could see him released or denied the chance to ever leave prison.
Michael Carneal was a 14-year-old freshman on Dec. 1, 1997, when he fired a stolen pistol at a before-school prayer group in the lobby of Heath High School, near Paducah, Kentucky. School shootings were not yet a depressing part of the national consciousness, and Carneal was given the maximum sentence possible at the time for someone his age — life in prison but with the possibility of parole. A quarter century later, in the shadow of Uvalde and in a nation disgusted by the carnage of mass shootings, Carneal, now 39, will try to convince the parole board he deserves to be freed.
His parole hearing began Monday with testimony from those injured and close family of those killed, several of whom had considered Carneal a friend.
Missy Jenkins Smith, who was paralyzed by one of Carneal's bullets and uses a wheelchair, said there are too many “what ifs” to release him. What if he stops taking his medication? What if his medication stops working?
“Continuing his life in prison is the only way his victims can feel comfortable and safe,” she said.
Killed in the shooting were 14-year-old Nicole Hadley, 17-year-old Jessica James, and 15-year-old Kayce Steger. Jenkins Smith said it would be unfair to them and their loved ones for Carneal to be set free.
“They will forever be a 17-year-old, a 14-year-old, and a 15-year-old — allowed only one full decade of life. A consequence of Michael’s choice,” she said.
Also testifying Monday was Christina Hadley Ellegood, whose younger sister Nicole was killed in the shooting. Ellegood has written about the pain of seeing her sister's body and having to call their mom and tell her Nicole had been shot.
“I had no one to turn to who understood what I was going through,” she said Monday. “For me, it’s not fair for him to be able to roam around with freedom when we live in fear of where he might be.”
A two-person panel of the full parole board is hearing Carneal’s appeal. They have the option to release him or defer his next opportunity for parole for up to five years. If the two cannot agree on those options, they can send the case to a meeting of the full board next Monday. Only the full board has the power to deny Carneal any chance of parole, forcing him to stay in prison for the rest of his life.
Hollan Holm, who was wounded that day, spoke Monday about lying on the floor of the high school lobby, bleeding from his head and believing he was going to die. But he said Carneal was too young to comprehend the full consequences of his actions and should have a chance at supervised release.
“When I think of Michael Carneal, I think of the child I rode the bus with every day,” he said. “I think of the child I shared a lunch table with in third grade. I think of what he could have become if, on that day, he had it somewhere in him to make a different choice or take a different path.” | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/kentucky-school-shooter-seeks-parole-in-high-stakes-hearing | 2022-09-20T14:18:54Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/kentucky-school-shooter-seeks-parole-in-high-stakes-hearing | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Walking around Kalera’s vertical farm facility in Aurora, Colorado, feels like you’re in a sci-fi movie. Purple LED lights illuminate the rows upon rows of leafy greens.
CEO Jim Leighton says the idea behind Kalera has been 12 years in the making. Now it operates the world's largest network of vertical farming.
“There's a growing chasm between what science knows, what technology can deliver, and what food companies actually do," Leighton said. "And so Kalera sits right in the middle of that.”
Once water is brought into the facility, it’s purified and consistently reused which significantly reduces the amount of water they need. Kalera claims to use 97% less water than traditional farming. Facilities are popping up all across the U.S. and the world.
“The first was in Orlando, Florida, the second one in Atlanta, Georgia," Leighton said. "And we opened, recently, a facility in Houston, Texas. And then Denver is our most recent facility. Also, through an acquisition, we acquired a company in Kuwait, which if you think of Kuwait, that's a great example of what vertical farming can do and what Kalera can do, because we can put these things anywhere.”
The next facilities will be in Seattle, St. Paul and Singapore.
“Think of this, that we're harvesting continually 365 days a year," Leighton said. "So you'll see that being harvested in this facility today will be shipped either later today or tomorrow.”
The goal for Kalera is to provide a platform that can be replicated anywhere.
“We currently have the design of the future farm, so we're not going to have to iterate too much more," Leighton said. "We know what works. We can commercialize it much faster, we can bring it to profitability.”
Vertical farms in urban areas today could be a solution for food deserts and rural populations down the line. The basic requirements include access to major highways, a one-day drive to major population centers and an educated workforce that understands automation and plant science.
“We're just crossing the chasm to where this is becoming much more mainstream," Leighton said.
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The Food and Drug Administration recently issued a warning advising the public not to cook chicken in NyQuil.
The FDA said the alert comes amid a social media challenge. The challenge, the FDA said, “Can harm people — and even cause death.”
“Boiling a medication can make it much more concentrated and change its properties in other ways,” the FDA said. “Even if you don’t eat the chicken, inhaling the medication’s vapors while cooking could cause high levels of the drugs to enter your body. It could also hurt your lungs. Put simply: Someone could take a dangerously high amount of the cough and cold medicine without even realizing it.”
The FDA is encouraging parents to discuss the dangers of misusing drugs with children and how social media trends can lead to real, sometimes irreversible, damage.
Harvard researchers said there are risks with using too much acetaminophen, one of the active ingredients in NyQuil. Researchers said, “If you take too much acetaminophen — all at once or over a period of several days — this toxic breakdown product can build up and cause damage to the liver.” | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/why-the-fda-just-warned-the-public-not-to-cook-chicken-in-nyquil | 2022-09-20T14:19:07Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/why-the-fda-just-warned-the-public-not-to-cook-chicken-in-nyquil | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Funds to Support Commercial Expansion and Post-Market Clinical Studies of Tapestry® for tendon and ligament injuries.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- cultivate(MD) Capital Funds LP, funds that are focused on investments into early-stage healthcare companies with innovative technologies, announced today that one of their portfolio companies, Norfolk, VA based Embody, Inc. announced a $10.4 million Series C financing. Embody, Inc., is a privately-held medical device company focused on soft tissue healing.
Led by the cultivate(MD) Accelerator Capital Fund, the funding will enable Embody to expand its world-class operations, post-market clinical studies of the recently launched Tapestry RC System for rotator cuff and prepare for the commercial launch of ActivBraid™ high-strength collagen-based suture technology in 2023.
"This financing represents a notable step in the continued growth of Embody" said Jeff Conroy, Embody's Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "We are thrilled to have the continued support of our highly seasoned investor base, further illustrating the opportunity and need of our soft tissue healing technology portfolio."
Embody has pioneered the next generation regenerative platform with novel collagen-based bio-fabrication techniques and products for the fast-growing sports medicine market, including rotator cuff repair, foot & ankle, and knee.
"Embody's collagen technologies have the potential to redefine the standard of care and approaches to the treatment of tendon and ligament injuries," noted cultivate(MD) venture funds Executive Director, R. Sean Churchill, MD, MBA "We are proud to partner with Embody and believe the technology and team are well positioned to be a leader in the sports medicine market space."
About Embody: Embody, the soft tissue healing company, is pioneering the next generation regenerative platform with novel collagen-based bio-fabrication techniques and products for the fast-growing sports medicine market. The global market for sports medicine products is expected to reach $11 billion by 2023. Embody's products focus on the most pressing patient needs: the repair of serious tendon and ligament injuries and are developed in close collaboration with some of the most advanced clinical thought leaders. Founded in 2014 and funded more than $23 million in DARPA & DOD funding, the company is developing unique biomaterials with an initial focus on orthopedic applications including foot & ankle, rotator cuff and knee ligament.
About cultivate(MD) Capital Funds: As a medical device venture capital fund, cultivate(MD) is dedicated to bringing emerging health care innovations to market, with a special focus on medical device and orthopedic technologies. cultivate(MD) is focused on investing in early stage healthcare companies with innovative technologies that have demonstrated evidence of effectiveness. For more information, visit: https://genesisinnovationgroup.com/
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any offering of securities. There will not be any sale of any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offering, sale or solicitation would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words "will," "anticipate," and similar expressions or the negatives thereof are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements, including the intended actions and performance objectives of the fund, its general partner, cultivate(MD), or any cultivate(MD) portfolio company referenced herein, involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the general partner, or any cultivate(MD) fund or portfolio company to differ materially from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. No representation or warranty is made as to future performance or such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. The fund, its general partner, and cultivate(MD) expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in its expectation with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
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August might have given home buyers a brief respite in an otherwise cooling housing market, thanks to a one-month dip in mortgage interest rates.
Home prices and sales, which had been dropping from one month to the next this past summer, leveled off or increased from July.
But that reprieve could be short-lived as inflation, Federal Reserve rate hikes and a rebound in home-loan borrowing costs push sales and prices lower in the months ahead.
Bidding wars remain scarce. Buyers still are sidelined by a 47% jump in the typical house payment. And discouraged owners are shying away from the market as homes take longer and longer to sell.
“The train kind of left the station as far as over-bidding on properties,” said Gail Anderson, an agent with Inet Realty in Irvine. “For $750,000 properties, we were getting offers close to $900,000. That’s not happening anymore. … There no longer are multiple offers. … No more lines at open houses.”
Southern California had 17,698 home sales in August, up 7.9% from July, according to CoreLogic numbers released by DQNews on Monday, Sept. 19.
The median price of a Southern California home – or the price at the midpoint of all sales – was $740,000, unchanged from July.
That’s a turnaround from previous month-to-month declines after 30-year mortgage rates dipped to 5% in July and early August.
Nonetheless, last month’s sales still were down 28% year over year, dropping to the second-worst tally for an August in records dating back 34 years. It was the smallest number of sales for an August since 1992.
The region’s median home price, meanwhile, was up a mere 8.8% from a year ago, tied for the smallest appreciation rate since the pandemic lockdowns all but halted sales in the spring of 2020. Southern California home values had been rising an average of 15% for the previous two years.
“The market’s taking a downturn,” said Juan Zarate, an agent for The Real Estate Shoppe in Murietta. “We’re seeing a slight increase in inventory, decrease in prices and a little more flexibility with sellers. … We’re in a different market than we were as little as six months ago.”
Lofty home values coupled with a near doubling of the 30-year fixed mortgage rate boosted the typical payment on a median-priced home by $1,055 a month.
Zarate and others said sellers eager to close deals now are offering to help buyers pay closing costs or to pay points on a loan to lower their monthly payments. Others are cutting their prices.
“What we’re seeing happen is a price decrease and sellers willing to work with the buyer,” Zarate said. “Negotiations are higher for the buyer than they were previously.”
One example was a 112-year-old house Anderson sold in Anaheim on Aug. 31. A month after listing the home for $889,000, the owners had just one offer for $20,000 less than their asking price.
“They ended up accepting that offer, and that’s what’s happening almost everywhere now,” Anderson said.
The typical Southern California home took at least 38 days to sell in August, or about a week to 12 days longer than in the summer of 2021, Redfin figures show.
Sale listings, meanwhile, are up dramatically from the start of the year. As of August, the number of homes for sale in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties had jumped to 28,286 listings, up 61% from December, Redfin figures show. But mostly, homes are taking longer to sell, and fewer owners are putting their properties on the market. New listings dropped 30% from a year ago to just under 13,000 in August.
“As mortgage rates approached 6%, almost everyone left the party,” Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather said in a statement on Friday, Sept. 16. “The bottom line is that homeowners don’t need to sell in this environment. They locked in rock-bottom mortgage rates last year and are sitting on piles of equity. The jobs market remains very strong, so there’s little risk that mortgage delinquencies or foreclosures will rise significantly.”
The historic low rates of 2021 — some as low as 2.25% — caused what economists call “the locked-in effect,” meaning owners with low rates are likely to stay put rather than move for years to come.
“One of the challenges moving forward is that so many homeowners are in these low fixed-rate loans,” said Jordan Levine, chief economist for the California Association of Realtors. “That is going to be a big disincentive for folks to move.”
Shannon Shue, an agent with Keller Williams Advisors in Marina del Rey, said today’s market has two types of buyers that didn’t really exist a year ago. One is the buyer who is willing to pay today’s housing costs but doesn’t want to get sucked into a bidding war. The other is saying, I’m already paying higher mortgage rates, so the sellers have to give.
“So, the sellers are going to give,” Shue said. “The ones who want to sell do. The ones that don’t (give) sit, and the (average number of) days on the market are starting to go up.”
Some housing economists now are forecasting year-over-year price drops. State Realtor economists are revising their forecast to predict 2023 prices will be lower than this year’s average, with declines in the single digits.
“Part of that is because the market continues to shift away from (luxury housing at) the very top end, which was pumping up some of that price growth that we were seeing last year and earlier this year,” Levine said. “But we also expect prices to moderate anyway. And in terms of sales, we expect sales to remain relatively low.”
— SCNG business columnist Jonathan Lansner contributed to this report.
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KYIV, Ukraine — The Kremlin said Tuesday that there are no prospects for a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine and gave its blessing to efforts to swiftly bring regions already captured under Russia’s complete control. Such a move could set the stage for Moscow to escalate the conflict if Ukrainian forces try to take the regions back.
A close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, former President Dmitry Medvedev, said that folding the separatist Luhansk and Donetsk regions of eastern Ukraine into Russia itself would make their redrawn frontiers “irreversible” and enable Moscow to use “any means” to defend them.
Pressure within Russia and from Moscow-backed leaders in Luhansk and Donetsk for regional votes that would pave their way to becoming fully Russian has increased in the wake of a Ukrainian counteroffensive — bolstered by Western-supplied weaponry — that is wresting back large areas of previously Russian-occupied territory.
Tetyana, 68, collects a wood to heat for heating from a destroyed school where Russian forces were based in the recently retaken area of Izium, Ukraine, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Residents of Izium, a city recaptured in a recent Ukrainian counteroffensive that swept through the Kharkiv region, are emerging from the confusion and trauma of six months of Russian occupation, the brutality of which gained worldwide attention last week after the discovery of one of the world’s largest mass grave sites. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
Burned mortar shells lie on the ground in the recently retaken area of Kamyanka, Ukraine, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Residents of Izium, a city recaptured in a recent Ukrainian counteroffensive that swept through the Kharkiv region, are emerging from the confusion and trauma of six months of Russian occupation, the brutality of which gained worldwide attention last week after the discovery of one of the world’s largest mass grave sites. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
A man walks in front of destroyed car with the sign “Z” in the recently retaken area of Kamyanka, Ukraine, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Residents of Izium, a city recaptured in a recent Ukrainian counteroffensive that swept through the Kharkiv region, are emerging from the confusion and trauma of six months of Russian occupation, the brutality of which gained worldwide attention last week after the discovery of one of the world’s largest mass grave sites. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
Liudmila Teresenko, 82, hauls a cart with wood for heating her house which she took from a destroyed school where Russian forces were based, in the recently retaken area of Izium, Ukraine, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Residents of Izium, a city recaptured in a recent Ukrainian counteroffensive that swept through the Kharkiv region, are emerging from the confusion and trauma of six months of Russian occupation, the brutality of which gained worldwide attention last week after the discovery of one of the world’s largest mass grave sites. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
Soldiers of Ukrainian armed forces walk to their position in the recently retaken area of Izium, Ukraine, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Residents of Izium, a city recaptured in a recent Ukrainian counteroffensive that swept through the Kharkiv region, are emerging from the confusion and trauma of six months of Russian occupation, the brutality of which gained worldwide attention last week after the discovery of one of the world’s largest mass grave sites. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
A man cycles on a road past a Ukrainian flag in the recently retaken area of Izium, Ukraine, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Residents of Izium, a city recaptured in a recent Ukrainian counteroffensive that swept through the Kharkiv region, are emerging from the confusion and trauma of six months of Russian occupation, the brutality of which gained worldwide attention last week after the discovery of one of the world’s largest mass grave sites. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
A man stands in the garage with Russian artillery shells in the recently retaken area of Kamyanka, Ukraine, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Residents of Izium, a city recaptured in a recent Ukrainian counteroffensive that swept through the Kharkiv region, are emerging from the confusion and trauma of six months of Russian occupation, the brutality of which gained worldwide attention last week after the discovery of one of the world’s largest mass grave sites. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
A dog walks in front of destroyed Russian MSLR BM-21 Grad with sign “Z” in the recently retaken area of Kamyanka, Ukraine, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Residents of Izium, a city recaptured in a recent Ukrainian counteroffensive that swept through the Kharkiv region, are emerging from the confusion and trauma of six months of Russian occupation, the brutality of which gained worldwide attention last week after the discovery of one of the world’s largest mass grave sites.(AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
A van with sign “Z” is parked in a residential neighbourhood of the recently retaken area of Kamyanka, Ukraine, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Residents of Izium, a city recaptured in a recent Ukrainian counteroffensive that swept through the Kharkiv region, are emerging from the confusion and trauma of six months of Russian occupation, the brutality of which gained worldwide attention last week after the discovery of one of the world’s largest mass grave sites. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
Hennadiy Lysenko, 58, stands in front of his family’s house which was used by Russian troops and destroyed during fighting in the recently retaken area of Kamyanka, Ukraine, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Residents of Izium, a city recaptured in a recent Ukrainian counteroffensive that swept through the Kharkiv region, are emerging from the confusion and trauma of six months of Russian occupation, the brutality of which gained worldwide attention last week after the discovery of one of the world’s largest mass grave sites. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
Emergency workers carry bodies to a refrigerator truck after their exhumation in the recently retaken area of Izium, Ukraine, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Residents of Izium, a city recaptured in a recent Ukrainian counteroffensive that swept through the Kharkiv region, are emerging from the confusion and trauma of six months of Russian occupation, the brutality of which gained worldwide attention last week after the discovery of one of the world’s largest mass grave sites. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
Emergency workers load a body into a refrigerator truck after its exhumation in the recently retaken area of Izium, Ukraine, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Residents of Izium, a city recaptured in a recent Ukrainian counteroffensive that swept through the Kharkiv region, are emerging from the confusion and trauma of six months of Russian occupation, the brutality of which gained worldwide attention last week after the discovery of one of the world’s largest mass grave sites. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
A view on exhumated unidentified graves of civilians and Ukrainian soldiers in a cemetery in the recently retaken area of Izium, Ukraine, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Residents of Izium, a city recaptured in a recent Ukrainian counteroffensive that swept through the Kharkiv region, are emerging from the confusion and trauma of six months of Russian occupation, the brutality of which gained worldwide attention last week after the discovery of one of the world’s largest mass grave sites.(AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
A view on destroyed bridge across Siverskiy-Donets river in the recently retaken area of Izium, Ukraine, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Residents of Izium, a city recaptured in a recent Ukrainian counteroffensive that swept through the Kharkiv region, are emerging from the confusion and trauma of six months of Russian occupation, the brutality of which gained worldwide attention last week after the discovery of one of the world’s largest mass grave sites. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
Moscow-backed leaders in the Russian-occupied Kherson region of southern Ukraine and pro-Russia activists in the partly-occupied Zaporizhzhia region on Tuesday joined earlier calls from separatist authorities in Luhansk and Donetsk for speedy referendums on joining Russia.
Such votes would almost certainly go Moscow’s way. The succession of appeals and Medvedev’s backing for them suggested stiffening determination in the Kremlin to fend off further territorial gains by Ukraine.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that there are no prospects for a diplomatic settlement. Medvedev, the deputy head of Russia’s Security Council chaired by Putin, said on his messaging app channel that votes in separatist regions are important to protect their residents and “restore historic justice” and would “completely change” Russia’s future trajectory.
“After they are held and the new territories are taken into Russia’s fold, a geopolitical transformation of the world will become irreversible,” said Medvedev, who also served as Russia’s president from 2008-2012.
“An encroachment on the territory of Russia is a crime that would warrant any means of self-defense,” he said, adding that Russia would enshrine the new territories in its constitution so no future Russian leader could hand them back.
“That is why they fear those referendums so much in Kyiv and in the West,” Medvedev said. “That is why they must be held.”
The recapturing of large areas of previously Russian-occupied territory, most notably in the northeastern Kharkiv region, has strengthened Ukraine’s arguments that its troops could deliver more stinging defeats to Russia with additional armament deliveries.
More heavy weaponry is on its way, with Slovenia this week promising 28 tanks and Germany pledging four additional self-propelled howitzers. More aid also is expected from Britain, already one of Ukraine’s biggest military backers after the United States. British Prime Minister Liz Truss is expected to promise that in 2023, her government will “match or exceed” the 2.3 billion pounds ($2.7 billion) in military aid given to Ukraine this year.
The swiftness of the Ukrainian counteroffensive also saw Russian forces abandon armored vehicles and other weapons as they beat hasty retreats. Ukrainian forces are recycling captured weaponry back into battle. A Washington-based think tank, The Institute for the Study of War, said Tuesday that abandoned Russian T-72 tanks are being used by Ukrainian forces seeking to push onward into Russian-occupied Luhansk.
In the counteroffensive’s wake, Ukrainian officials found hundreds of graves near the once-occupied city of Izium. Yevhenii Yenin, a deputy minister in Ukraine’s Internal Affairs Ministry, told a national telecast that officials found many bodies “with signs of violent death.”
“These are broken ribs and broken heads, men with bound hands, broken jaws and severed genitalia,” he said.
Ukrainian officials also have alleged Russian forces tortured people in occupied areas, including shocking them with radio telephones dating back to the Soviet era. Russia has repeatedly denied abusing or killing prisoners, though Ukrainian officials found mass graves around the city of Bucha after blunting a Russian offensive targeting the capital, Kyiv, at the start of the war.
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian push continues in the south of the country. Ukraine’s southern military command said early Tuesday its troops sank a Russian barge carrying troops and weapons across the Dnipro River near the Russian-occupied city of Nova Kakhovka. It offered no other details on the sinking of the barge in the Russian-occupied Kherson region, which has been a major target in the Ukrainian counteroffensive.
In other developments:
• Moscow has likely moved its Kilo-class submarines from their station on the Crimean Peninsula to southern Russia over fears about them being struck by long-range Ukrainian fire, the British military said Tuesday. In a daily intelligence briefing, the British Defense Ministry said those submarines had “almost certainly” been moved to Krasnodar Krai in mainland Russia, instead of a naval base at Sevastopol on the Crimean Peninsula.
• McDonald’s eateries in Kyiv were to begin serving again Tuesday for the first time since Russia invaded in February. Three restaurants planned to offer delivery service only initially, marking a step of sorts back toward the life Ukrainians knew before the war, which enters its seventh month later this week.
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Leading DTC eyewear brand adds Vogue Eyewear to its expanding designer offerings
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eyebuydirect, the leading online retailer for prescription eyewear, is welcoming Vogue Eyewear to its portfolio of designer brand offerings. Vogue Eyewear will join recent addition ARNETTE alongside existing fan favorites including Ray-Ban and Oakley to expand the DTC retailer's family of designer frame offerings available.
As one of the most iconic names in fashion history, Vogue Eyewear specializes in trendy and cool styles, offering a wide selection of frames backed by fashion icons like Hailey Bieber. Vogue Eyewear's addition to the Eyebuydirect family will allow consumers to shop for their own off-duty model look and to express their individuality.
Eyebuydirect will carry over 100 frames from the brand, with top picks from the collection including the VO5440S, VO4242S, and VO5441 and will range from $70 – $151 USD / $90 – $197 CAD.
"At Eyebuydirect we don't believe in limiting oneself. Expanding our on-site designer brand offerings is another way we're committed to bringing customers more fashionable styles," said Jim Merk, Brand Director at Eyebuydirect. "To bring this iconic powerhouse into our fold is just another way we're offering the very best to our customers."
Vogue Eyewear is available now to purchase. For additional information about Eyebuydirect or to shop, please visit: https://www.eyebuydirect.com/.
About Eyebuydirect
Established in 2006, Eyebuydirect is the leading online destination for prescription eyewear that delivers on style, convenience, and accessibility. With over 3,000 frames starting at $6 USD/$9 CAD, Eyebuydirect is committed to helping everyone celebrate their individuality with the perfect frames to fit their personality. We offer Virtual Try-On technology and 2-day delivery on thousands of frames to make shopping for eyewear efficient and easy. Through our Buy 1 Give 1 Program, a pair of glasses is donated to the most underserved communities worldwide for every order placed. Eyebuydirect is a subsidiary of EssilorLuxottica, the world's largest provider of eyecare products and services.
To learn more, please visit us at www.eyebuydirect.com or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
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GrubMarket acquires JC Produce, a highly regarded fresh produce provider based in California that distributes high quality fruits and vegetables to customers across the United States.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GrubMarket today announced it has completed the acquisition of Vernon, California-based JC Produce, a highly respected fresh produce company that sources the highest quality fruits and vegetables globally, with a focus on South America and Asia. JC Produce sells to hundreds of retail, foodservice, and wholesale customers across the U.S. and has a strong reputation as a leader in food safety practices.
Founded 10 years ago, JC Produce is still run by original owner Jacky Chan, who is a 17-year veteran of the fresh produce space. Today, JC Produce is a full-service food distribution and wholesale business with warehouse facilities covering nearly 40,000 square feet in space. Though they sell over 30 SKUs, including exotic fruits like cherries, lychees, longan, and dragonfruit, JC Produce is predominantly known as a top purveyor of ginger and garlic. In addition, JC Produce is committed to maintaining the highest food safety standards, having received PrimusGFS certification with a near-perfect audit score of 99%. After the acquisition, the business will continue to be managed by its current experienced and mission-driven leadership team.
"When I started JC Produce a decade ago, I wanted to build a lasting company that I could nurture and grow, and I worked hard to build it into a respected and high-performing business. We are excited to join the GrubMarket team, because our teams share the same underlying values, and we are similarly passionate about providing exceptional service to our customers. We are also eager to tap into a best-in-class grower network, and to leverage GrubMarket's unique and superior eCommerce and technology-enabled software platform, to bring more high-quality fresh produce to more customers across the country," said Jacky Chan, founder of JC Produce.
According to Mike Xu, CEO of GrubMarket: "JC Produce is a well-known fresh produce provider that sources from hundreds of suppliers across numerous regions globally, including South America and Asia. Jacky has nearly two decades of experience in the fresh produce industry and has done a fantastic job scaling the company. Under his management, JC Produce has more than doubled its revenue over the past few years. In addition, the company has an exceptional track record in food safety, having achieved a top percentile score from the most reputable food safety certifier in the industry. This acquisition enables GrubMarket to further strengthen our presence on the West Coast as well as our sourcing power worldwide. We are thrilled to welcome the JC Produce team to the GrubMarket family."
As a part of GrubMarket's portfolio, JC Produce will now utilize GrubMarket's innovative and proprietary WholesaleWare software suite, the company's software-as-a-service platform that provides food industry wholesalers and distributors with seamless financial management, powerful sales and online ordering features, precise inventory management, lot traceability, grower accounting, and automated routing and logistics, as well as Orders IO, GrubMarket's custom branded mobile eCommerce solution.
Founded in 2014, GrubMarket is a San Francisco-based food technology company operating in the space of food supply chain eCommerce for both business customers and end consumers, as well as providing related software-as-a-service solutions to digitally transform the American and global food supply chain. Currently, GrubMarket operates in all 50 U.S. States; Ontario and British Columbia (Canada); Argentina, Chile, and Colombia (South America); India, Mexico, South Africa, and Spain, with plans to expand to the rest of the U.S., Canada, South America, and other parts of the world.
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- Watch the Speediest Dogs Compete to See Who Comes Out on Top -
NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is excited to announce that AKC Fastest Dogs USA, brought to you by presenting and official sponsors The Farmer's Dog and YuMOVE, will be broadcast on the ABC Network. The competition will premiere on ABC on Sunday, September 25 at 3pm ET.
This invitational event was held on Friday, September 16th in Kannapolis, NC at Atrium Health Ballpark. The top dogs in each of the 14 fastest breeds were invited to race head-to-head to see which will be crowned the Fastest Dog. They were joined by the defending champion, Reas, a Whippet from Michigan City, IN
The event will also showcase a variety of America's favorite breeds racing against each other to see who is the fastest in each breed, including Golden Retrievers, Basset Hounds, and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Audiences will also get to enjoy a group of youngsters racing for fun in the Puppy Dash.
"We're thrilled to bring ABC viewers this exciting competition," said AKC Executive Secretary, Gina DiNardo. "These are some of the speediest dogs in the country, and those watching at home will be riveted!"
The broadcast will be hosted by ESPN's Phil Murphy, including play-by-play by sportscaster Carolyn Manno and analysis by Bill Ellis.
About the American Kennel Club
Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization, which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its more than 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 22,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred and mixed breed dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bexson Biomedical, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on disrupting the $189 billion small molecule injectable market and enabling home health solutions, today announced the appointment of Robert S. Langer ScD, MIT David H. Koch Institute Professor and Co-founder of Moderna, to its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).
"We are excited to have Dr. Langer join our Scientific Advisory Board as a world leader in new biotechnology advancements and inventions who understands the complexities of the regulatory pathway for such advancements given his service as Chairman of the FDA Science Board." said Gregg Peterson, CEO. "Furthermore, we believe his addition to our SAB is a testament for our formulation technology, SEVALENT™'s, potential to disrupt the small molecule injectable market, bringing traditionally expensive, clinically delivered therapies, to the patients' home."
"I am very enthusiastic about joining Bexson's Scientific Advisory Board and I believe Bexson's formulation technology is a significant breakthrough that will allow small molecule therapies to be delivered subcutaneously in a controlled and efficacious manner," commented Dr. Langer. "In addition, the application of their formulation technology to a broad platform of small molecule therapies may greatly alleviate the burden of high costs while supporting patient preference."
Dr. Langer is the David H. Koch Institute Professor at MIT, the highest honor awarded to faculty members. Dr. Langer has written over 1,500 articles and has over 1,400 issued and pending patents worldwide. Dr. Langer's patents have been licensed or sublicensed to over 400 pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology and medical device companies. He served as both a member and Chairman of the United States Food and Drug Administration's Science Board. Dr. Langer has received over 220 major awards including the United States National Medal of Science (2006), the United States National Medal of Technology and Innovation (2011), and the Charles Stark Draper Prize (2002), considered the equivalent of the Nobel Prize for engineers.
Bexson Biomedical, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on disrupting the small molecule injectable market and enabling home health solutions through new formulations designed for subcutaneous delivery. Bexson's proprietary platform, SEVALENT™, can be applied to small molecules across a broad range of drug classes, enabling IV therapies to be delivered subcutaneously.
Bexson's lead therapy, BB106, is a low-dose ketamine treatment for post-operative pain management, a $36B global market and leading driver of opioid addiction. Additionally, management believes its BB106 formulation technology can be utilized to address various mental health indications.
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The undeniably feminine, highly stylized, and lifestyle-focused brand expands its leadership team for the next phase of growth as the non-alcoholic beverage segment continues its upward trajectory.
DALLAS, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading ultra-premium alcohol removed wine brand, Starla Wines, announced that Debbie Novograd, former Vice Chairman of the Board and CEO of BevZero, is joining Starla as Advisor and Chief Strategy Officer.
Novograd has over 25 years of experience in the Food and Beverage industry and is a recognized expert in the burgeoning non-alcoholic beverage industry. During her time at industry leader BevZero, Novograd led the organization of winemakers, brewers, distillers, food scientists, and chemists through the development of 30+ no/low alcohol products. She also led the company through a global rebranding and transformation from its historical roots in wine dealcoholization to become a leader in beverage innovation for both services and equipment.
Prior to BevZero, Debbie developed her leadership skills working with food and beverage giants, ARAMARK Corporation as a VP of Business Development in their Corporate Dining division and Starbucks Coffee Company as Director of Marketing during their early years of rapid growth.
Founder and CEO of Starla Wines, Dawn Maire, said, "Keeping up with demand and charting our course to meet significant expansion requires a best-in-class team, and there is no one more knowledgeable, skilled, and capable as Debbie." Maire added, "As both a pioneer in the NA wine development space and a tenured expert in food and beverage, Debbie is key to helping us fulfill our mission of Transforming the Culture of Social Beverages. We are honored that she is joining our team."
"I'm excited to be working with the Starla team in their next phase of growth," said Novograd. "Starla's wellness-based, high-quality product lineup combined with strong brand messaging is unique to the market. Having tasted dozens of non-alcoholic wine products from across the world, I believe Starla is the brand defining the category of luxury non-alcoholic wine beverages," added Novograd.
From the start, Starla Wines has been female focused - from being female owned, designed, and led to its focus on female customers. Women account for nearly 60% of wine purchasing and drinking in the US, and they are also at the forefront of the non-alcoholic wine movement. The latest industry report on the non-alcoholic wine market by Fact.MR shows how significant the opportunity is with estimated sales in 2021 of more than US$ 1.6 Bn, and an expected CAGR of 10.4% for a valuation of US$ 4.5 Bn by 2031.
For more information about Starla Wines visit starlawines.com or follow @starlawines on Instagram.
Award-winning, female founded, Starla Wines is the first and only ultra-premium, alcohol removed wine made for wine lovers with a focus on the female consumer. Launched in August of 2021 to much acclaim, Starla's sophisticated winemaking process uses carefully harvested grapes and the finest botanicals to create a full-bodied, authentic wine with a fraction of the calories, carbs, and sugar. Starla's tagline "Live Radiantly" expresses how luminous your life can be with less or no alcohol. Three varietals; Sauvignon Blanc, Red Blend, and Sparkling Rosé, are available for purchase online at starlawines.com or you can visit the store locator for your nearest retailer. Visit starlawines.com or follow @starlawines on Instagram for brand and product updates.
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Lyfegen's value-based contracting software is used by healthcare payers and leading pharma companies, including Novartis, Roche, MSD, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) and Johnson & Johnson
NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lyfegen, a global healthtech SaaS company driving the world's transition from volume to value-based healthcare for high-cost drugs, today announced an oversubscribed $8 million Series A financing round led by aMoon, with additional participation from APEX Ventures and others.
By 2025, total net spending on medicine in the US is expected to reach up to $400B. Additionally, new drugs regularly enter the market, but when pharmaceutical companies fail to agree on commercial terms with payers, patients are at risk of being denied access to life saving therapies. Lyfegen's platform helps regulators, pharma companies and payers more easily adopt value-based payment models by digitizing the end-to-end process of data collection, anonymization and contract negotiations for all parties to agree upon drug pricing and reimbursement.
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7-Day Weather Forecast for Clarion County
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Today – Patchy dense fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 75. Light west wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tonight – Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Wednesday – A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night – A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 55. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday – Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday – Sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday – Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday – A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night – A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday – A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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(CN) — Human burial services in the U.S. are getting a green makeover as more states embrace human composting as an eco-friendly alternative to cremation and traditional casket burials. On Sunday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 351 to establish regulatory practices for human composting in 2027, joining Washington, Colorado, Oregon and Vermont in legalizing the practice.
Human composting — also known as “natural organic reduction” — is much like it sounds, though the service is more complex and sterile than one might expect.
“Human composting is mimicking the process that’s happening all over the world on the forest floor, where you have sticks and leaves, your errant chipmunk and dead organic material all decomposing and creating topsoil,” said Katrina Spade, founder and CEO of Recompose, the first business to offer human compositing in the U.S. “The difference between that forest floor and human composting is that we lay a body into a vessel and we create a very highly controlled composting environment.”
Similar to a traditional burial, friends and family can attend a “laying-in” ceremony, where the deceased is placed into a steel vessel and buried in woodchips and other biodegradable materials. After 30 days, the remains transform into fertilized soil, which loved ones can donate to conservation lands or take home.
“It’s quite beautiful, actually,” Spade said, explaining that when a body is laid out before a ceremony, it’s covered with a simple linen cloth.
With California’s recent approval of human composting, Spade hopes the practice will become more common nationwide — and it likely will. Recompose aims to make composting more affordable than traditional burials and says the practice is a greener alternative.
A 2020 analysis by the Seattle Times found that cremation prices in Washington’s King County varied from $525 and $4,165. Meanwhile, burial prices ranged from $1,390 to $11,100 for the funeral. Anyone looking to “Recompose” in 2022, however, can expect to pay $7,000 flat to avoid the environmental tolls of carbon dioxide emissions and the use of embalming fluids and non-biodegradable coffins.
Even so, many people who are interested in human composting are not environmentalists, Spade said, “But [people] who really love the idea of different way of considering the end of life.”
Since opening in December 2020, Recompose says it has composted 187 people and claims another 1,000 have signed up for its pre-arrangement program. Two other human composting businesses have opened in Washington since 2020 as well, suggesting a willingness to sate the growing demand for natural organic reduction services.
High demand in Washington could also point to the lack of such funeral offerings in states like Oregon, which legalized human composting in 2021, but has yet to see its first licensed facility.
“I think the fact that California has now legalized the process just means that it’s going to get out there even more,” Spade said, later adding: “The biggest challenge is getting facilities up and running where there are people that want what we have to offer.”
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A Complete Guide to Spotlight Pa’s Investigations of Pennsylvania’s Flawed Medical Marijuana Program
HARRISBURG, Pa. – A series of investigative stories from Spotlight PA this year has uncovered serious flaws in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program and prompted calls for change from doctors, patients, industry leaders, and policymakers.
(Photo: Despite Pennsylvania’s outlier status and the high stakes for people seeking treatment, state regulators do little to ensure cannabis dispensaries are making accurate medical claims. Photo credit: Leise Hook / For Spotlight PA)
Article by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA
The coverage — based on months of reporting, dozens of interviews, and thousands of pages of public records — has revealed misleading or dangerous tactics by cannabis businesses, unequal advertising rules, legal gray areas for workers and employers, and inconsistent enforcement by Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration.
Here’s a look at the reporting, its impact, and the issues we’re keeping an eye on:
“Unproven, Unsafe”
A first-of-its-kind review of more than 60 websites revealed that some cannabis companies made statements that multiple health policy and addiction treatment experts called misleading, incorrect, or even dangerous. Spotlight PA’s analysis focused on claims companies made about using cannabis to treat opioid addiction.
Thousands of pages of records obtained by Spotlight PA also showed that state regulators do little to ensure cannabis dispensaries, which require a permit from the state, make accurate medical claims on their websites. Meanwhile, companies that offer to help patients obtain a medical marijuana card operate with little to no oversight.
Impact: One dispensary removed incorrect information from its website after Spotlight PA contacted the company in December.
Medical experts shared the investigation online and stressed the importance of patients using federally approved medication, such as buprenorphine and methadone, for addiction treatment.
“As much as cannabis may help symptoms such as pain, or even situational anxiety, it is not a substitute for evidence based treatments of opioid use disorder,” wrote Deepika Slawek, a physician at Montefiore Health System and assistant professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. “This is why we need common sense regulation at the national level of cannabis companies and lower barriers to research.”
In Harrisburg, a former member of the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission cited Spotlight PA’s reporting in written testimony to Pennsylvania lawmakers in March. Deborah Miran testified that she worked as a consultant with regulators in 10 states and benefited from cannabis herself as a leukemia patient.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health “needs to include staff that are knowledgeable and experienced to monitor the published material and websites of permit holders regarding matters related to medical claims,” Miran wrote.
What we’re watching: Some websites for dispensaries and medical marijuana card companies continue to include incorrect information — including two companies that made identical claims that experts flagged as potentially dangerous.
The Department of Health has declined to say whether it’s made any changes to its oversight of online marketing by dispensaries. The department has repeatedly said it doesn’t have authority over medical marijuana card companies, and lawmakers haven’t introduced any recent bills to expand the agency’s power over those companies.
In a recent statement to Spotlight PA, department spokesperson Maggi Barton said the agency “holds patients’ health and safety as a top priority when administering and enforcing the Medical Marijuana program in accordance with the law and regulations.”
(Photo: An unusual rule and inconsistent enforcement has given an advantage to largely unregulated certification businesses that stand to rake in millions of dollars each year courting Pennsylvania medical marijuana patients. Photo credit: Leise Hook / For Spotlight PA)
“The Ad Block”
Patients in Pennsylvania need approval from a physician before they can buy cannabis at dispensaries. Initial certifications often cost $125 to $225 and must be renewed annually.
But unusual advertising restrictions and inconsistent enforcement have given an advantage to largely unregulated businesses that stand to rake in millions of dollars each year courting the state’s more than 400,000 medical marijuana patients. Meanwhile, individual physicians working on their own or in small practices are silenced, Spotlight PA revealed in a May investigation.
To report this story, Spotlight PA uncovered previously hidden disciplinary records, including warnings the Department of Health sent physicians and responses from those doctors defending themselves and criticizing the unequal system.
Impact: While reporting the story, several former or current lawmakers and members of the state’s Medical Marijuana Advisory Board said they were unaware of the extent of the disparity — or that it existed at all — until Spotlight PA revealed it.
During a Spotlight PA panel discussion in June, Shalawn James, a member of the advisory board, said the department had not explained in detail its enforcement approach.
“Is it fair? Probably not,” James said. “Does it serve its purpose for everybody involved? No. I understand why it’s in place. Maybe it’s time for a new opportunity to look at how it’s impacting everybody in general.”
Judith Cassel, a cannabis attorney who participated in the panel, said she was talking with physicians across the state about potentially challenging the advertising ban on doctors in Commonwealth Court. “Not only is the prohibition inconsistent,” Cassel said, “but it’s inconsistent with the First Amendment.”
A TribLIVE editorial urged lawmakers to change the system.
“If the legislators still believe in the limits they set on doctors, they should apply them to the other businesses. If they don’t still have those fears, they should take the handcuffs off the physicians,” the editorial board wrote.
What we’re watching: After Spotlight PA’s investigation was published, a spokesperson for the Department of Health said lawmakers could change the advertising rules.
“We would welcome legislative interest in strengthening our ability to protect patients and doctors from outside vendors using loopholes in the legislation to mislead or otherwise victimize patients seeking medicine,” the spokesperson said.
But lawmakers haven’t introduced any recent legislation to make the rules consistent.
In Harrisburg, there have been other discussions this year about increasing oversight of physicians or companies that work with them. Members of the public have criticized the rules for physicians during the Department of Health’s ongoing effort to create final regulations for the state’s medical marijuana program.
The department has advocated for changes to the rules too. The agency wants to ban physicians from charging excessive fees for certifications and follow-ups, writing that the department “has an interest in ensuring that those practitioners are not taking advantage of patients in need of medical marijuana.” But the department’s proposal didn’t specify a price it would consider too high.
(Photo: Vague legal protections in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana law force some workers to choose between their job and a doctor-approved drug. Photo credit: Leise Hook / For Spotlight PA)
“Unimpaired, Unemployed”
A review of more than a dozen state and federal lawsuits shows how medical marijuana patients in Pennsylvania are being denied work, demoted, or fired for using the drug. Vague safeguards have left them and their employers to navigate a legal gray area.
Employers and workers alike have asked for greater clarity, but the legislature and governor have so far failed to explicitly outline the rights of scores of employers and workers, Spotlight PA reported earlier this month.
What we’re watching: There are multiple bills in the legislature that would impact the rights of workers. It’s too soon to know whether any will gain significant traction before the session ends in November.
“Patients who use medical cannabis deserve the same respect as patients who use any other treatment,” state Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa (D., Allegheny) wrote on Twitter as he shared Spotlight PA’s story. “I am proud of the progress we have made in PA to increase patient access to medical cannabis, and I will fight to protect patients at their places of work.”
State Rep. Dan Frankel (D., Allegheny) also shared the story as he urged legislative changes.
“We must decriminalize recreational cannabis, protect workers, students & parents from adverse actions, and work to repair the damage of decades of inequitable overenforcement of marijuana laws,” Frankel wrote on Facebook.
In the House, state Rep. Chris Rabb (D., Philadelphia) introduced a bill in June of 2021 that would increase protections for workers. The bill hasn’t come up for any votes yet, and an identical proposal from Rabb in 2019 died in committee without any votes.
In the Senate, two bills that would potentially affect workers passed out of committee and are awaiting votes before the full chamber. One would ban people in safety-sensitive jobs — including operating vehicles, performing firefighting duties, dispensing pharmaceuticals, and caring for patients or children — from working while impaired. Republicans voted in favor of the bill in committee in April, but Democratic lawmakers have raised concerns about how employers would determine impairment.
The other bill would have a less direct impact on employment. Under that proposal, medical marijuana patients couldn’t be convicted of driving under the influence of cannabis unless there was “proof of actual impairment.” That could potentially help workers in jobs that require them to drive.
As Spotlight PA noted in its September investigation, firefighters in Pittsburgh reached a deal with city officials in 2018 that offers protections to medical marijuana patients who use the drug off duty. But firefighters in many other municipalities don’t have those same legal protections, interviews and public records requests show.
A union leader in Philadelphia said firefighters there would like similar protections. In Allentown, a union leader and a spokesperson for Mayor Matt Tuerk said city officials are discussing expanding protections to include firefighters.
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AAA: Gas Prices Dip in Pennsylvania
CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – Gas prices are six cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.929 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.
This week’s average prices: Western Pennsylvania Average: $3.929
Average price during the week of September 12, 2022: $3.984
Average price during the week of September 20, 2021: $3.373
Clarion County drivers are paying an average of $3.966 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. In Venango County, the standard price is $3.959. Forest County drivers are paying an average of $3.994 a gallon. The average in Jefferson County is $3.778.
The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas:
$3.860 Altoona
$4.023 Beaver
$3.980 Bradford
$3.684 Brookville
$3.961 Butler
$3.955 Clarion
$3.754 DuBois
$3.927 Erie
$3.920 Greensburg
$3.909 Indiana
$3.941 Jeannette
$3.956 Kittanning
$3.957 Latrobe
$3.961 Meadville
$4.000 Mercer
$3.927 New Castle
$3.928 New Kensington
$3.959 Oil City
$3.970 Pittsburgh
$3.959 Sharon
$3.945 Uniontown
$3.961 Warren
$3.939 Washington
Trend Analysis:
The national average price of gasoline dropped four cents this past week to $3.67 on the back of lower gasoline demand and the annual transition to winter blend gasoline. The national average has fallen $1.34 since its peak in mid-June. Today’s average is 24 cents less than a month ago and 48 cents more than a year ago.
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas demand decreased from 8.73 million barrels per day to 8.49 million barrels per day last week. And total domestic gasoline stocks declined by 1.8 million barrels to 213 million barrels. Although gasoline demand has decreased, fluctuating oil prices and market concerns have led to smaller pump price decreases. At the close of Friday’s formal trading session, West Texas Intermediate increased by a penny to settle at $85.11.
Motorists can find current gas prices nationwide, statewide, and countywide at GasPrices.AAA.com.
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Brandy L. McKinney
Brandy L. McKinney, 30, of Marble passed away on Friday, September 15, 2022.
Born on April 4, 1992, in Erie, she was the daughter of Ed and Theresa Ferringer who survive.
Brandy was a 2010 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
She was married on September 21, 2013 to Benjamin McKinney who survives.
Brandy was employed at the First United National Bank.
She enjoyed many activities with her family, reading, enjoying a good glass of wine and soaking up sunshine.
Brandy is survived by her husband Benjamin, her daughter Blakely McKinney, her parents Ed and Theresa Ferringer, and her maternal grandmother Edna L Ferringer. Sisters surviving include Amy Cure and husband Elliot of Colorado Springs and sister Heather Freeman of Oil City and Tammy Irwin of Oil City. In-laws Tim and Diane McKinney of Tionesta, and sisters-in-law Elizabeth Selertow and husband Garret of Fredricktown and Rebecca Hesson and husband Kevin of Seneca.
Friends will be received at the Seneca Evangelical Church, 2844 PA-257, Seneca, PA 16346, on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 12-1PM.
Funeral service will be held following the visitation at 1 pm in the church, with Rev. Shawn Johnson Pastor of Breedtown Baptist Church in Titusville presiding.
Please visit www.fallerfuneralhome.com to share your memories and photos and offer your condolences.
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Maximum strength salicylic acid works alongside soothing ingredients to be gentle on skin and tough on acne
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perricone MD, the award-winning skincare brand renowned for its breakthrough, science-backed skincare solutions, announces the newest addition to its Acne Relief Collection, the Maximum Strength Clearing Treatment.
This lightweight cream is formulated with maximum strength salicylic acid in a sustained delivery system for less irritation to target the most stubborn acne. It is gentle on the skin by using a blend of three soothing ingredients: biomimetic oat protein, skin-soothing cica and lactobacillus ferment. The biomimetic oat protein works as a skin sensitivity neutralizer, designed to mimic the natural active ingredient in oats to calm acne flare-ups. The antioxidant-rich cica, also known as tiger grass, is an anti-microbial herb that soothes irritation and moisturizes by reducing skin redness and strengthening skin's barrier. Lastly, the plant-derived ferment, Lactobacillus, promotes a clear, calm and soothed complexion by selectively targeting blemish-causing bacteria.
"Following the successful launch of Acne Relief in 2020, we decided to expand the collection with a product that filled a gap in the market and in our portfolio," says Jennifer Trovel, Chief Marketing Officer of Perricone MD. "We worked to figure out what our acne consumers needed from us and we found out they were looking for a product that delivers clear, acne-free skin, while eliminating the discomfort and irritation that they normally experience with their acne regimen. With the launch of the Maximum Strength Clearing Treatment, we achieved just that."
"We constantly evolve our portfolio to be best-in-class, and we do that by triangulating feedback from multiple, disparate sources," says Robert Koerner, President of Perricone MD. "While Acne Relief was a major success when it launched in 2020, our early-trier study, customer reviews and previous consumer studies indicated there was major opportunity to address additional consumer needs."
The results speak for themselves. In a clinical and consumer study, 84% agreed it was effective at treating pimples and clearing breakouts and 96% agreed it was gentle on skin.
*In a clinical and consumer study of 24 women after 8 weeks
Acne Relief Maximum Strength Clearing Treatment is available in two sizes: $29 for 1 fl oz and $45 for 2 fl oz, and is now available on PerriconeMD.com, Nordstrom.com, ECScottGroup.com, Macys.com, Lovelyskin.com, Flip.shop and Amazon.com.
For more than two decades, Perricone MD has been a holistic, three-tier skincare and wellness system. This consists of diet, essential dietary supplements and potent topical skincare solutions backed by powerful ingredients, cutting-edge research and extensive clinical and consumer studies.
Perricone MD was created by Dr. Nicholas Perricone, world-renowned author of New York Times best seller, The Wrinkle Cure. Dr. Perricone's seminal work challenged the prevailing norms of the skincare industry with its visionary approach to aging and introduction to the advantages of a healthy lifestyle.
Perricone MD is driven by the pursuit of fearless innovation and a stubbornly uncompromising spirit of excellence. Good enough has never been good enough—a belief that drives our commitment to consistently deliver targeted results. We continuously seek the truth in unlocking the powerful science behind healthy-looking skin, from the inside-out and outside-in.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2022 @ 12:09 AM
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Prepare for the future at the International Luxury Hotel Association's 11th annual INSPIRE conference.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) will hold its 11th annual INSPIRE conference on luxury hospitality at the Arizona Biltmore on December 14&15. The event will focus on the trends and innovation driving change in our industry and spotlight best practices hospitality professionals need to know in an uncertain landscape. Insights from leaders in the industry will give attendees the tools they need to manage their brand, property, or group and strategies to grow their bottom line.
Networking events and roundtable discussions will ensure the opportunity to meet one on one with leaders in hospitality at the forefront of change and connect with partners that can help you grow and form lasting relationships.
Attracting the Luxury Traveler, moderated by David Goldstone, Executive Vice President & Chief Sales Officer, World Cinema, and joined by panelists Benoit Racle, Vice President Brand Management, W Hotels Worldwide, Victoria Batten, Director of Sales & Marketing, Langham Hospitality Group, and Kris Singleton, Senior Vice President, DISH Business will explore what hotels are doing to engage the luxury traveler and elevate guest experience.
"Today's guests are looking for a memorable stay. Luxury hotels provide the level of thoughtful treatment and special attention necessary for an exceptional experience. World Cinema is proud to support ILHA again this year and continue to bring exceptional technology to the guest experience," said David Goldstone, Executive Vice President & Chief Sales Officer, World Cinema, who is partnering with the ILHA at INSPIRE.
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Register today to secure your place at INSPIRE22. We look forward to meeting you at the Arizona Biltmore in December!
The International Luxury Hotel Association is the leading trade association for the luxury hospitality industry promoting, unifying, and advancing the industry through insight, opinion, and research.
ILHA reaches an audience of more than 600,000 hotel professionals in 90+ countries and produces LUXURY HOTELIERS Magazine, WEBINAR SERIES, and INSPIRE SUMMITS in Europe and North America. They also run LinkedIn's largest hospitality and travel group, which ranks in the top 100 of the more than 10 million professional groups on LinkedIn. Connect with us on theilha.com, hospitality and travel forum, ILHA Facebook, ILHA Instagram, ILHA Twitter, ILHA YouTube
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Clarion Hospital Reports 36 New COVID-19 Cases
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Butler Health Clarion Hospital has reported 36 new positive COVID-19 cases.
The previous report was released on Monday, September 12, 2022.
Butler Health System COVID-19 Weekly Update September 19, 2022
Testing
Clarion Hospital
Total tests thru 09/18/2022: 25,161
Test obtained at CH: 18,980
Positives: 5,354
Butler Memorial Hospital
Total tests thru 09/18/2022: 117,112
Tests obtained at BMH: 30,966
Positives: 19,475
Hospital Inpatients as of 09/19/2022, 7:30 a.m.:
Clarion Hospital: 1 patient. 0 suspected. 0 confirmed. 1 ICU.
Butler Memorial Hospital: 24 patients. 0 suspected. 24 confirmed. 2 ICU.
DOH reporting: BMH reported 1 death on 09/14/2022.
Note #1: Clarion Hospital COVID-19 Testing location hours of operation are from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Note #2: BHS reports its data only. PA DOH data and other sources may be different due to differences in data collection and format.
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Elizabeth Ann Snyder
Elizabeth Ann Snyder, known by all as Betty, was born on October 21, 1933 in Sparta, Wisconsin to Philip and LaVanche Murphy.
She died of natural causes at the age of 88 on September 16, 2022 in her home in Emlenton, PA, with her husband, sons, daughters and their spouses at her bedside.
Betty grew up in La Crosse, Wisconsin where she graduated from Aquinas Catholic High School in 1951.
It is there she came to know her future husband and life-long companion Lowell T. Snyder. They married on July 31, 1954.
They began their life together in La Crosse, welcoming their first daughter in 1955.
Changes in employment over the next 15 years found them relocating every couple of years to communities across southern Wisconsin and northern Minnesota.
With each move, another child was added.
Their final move was to Emlenton, PA in 1970 with seven children and four St. Bernards in tow.
As their children grew up and had families of their own, Betty often boasted of 23 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
She loved, cherished, and nurtured each and every one of them.
Betty was a busy contributor to many church and civic organizations.
She was renowned for her God-given voice and musical talents.
As a young adult, Betty was proud to have performed in USO productions in the La Crosse, WI area.
She willingly shared her talent in local music civic productions and sang at many, possibly hundreds, of funerals, weddings, and holiday services of all denominations.
If she wasn’t traveling across the country with her husband, she turned no one down when asked.
She was devoted to singing the psalms and hymns at Sunday Mass at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Emlenton.
Some would say she wasn’t just a member of the church choir, she was the choir.
If Betty got involved in an organization, things got done.
She contributed her time and talents to her childrens’ high school clubs and teams, the Foxburg Country Club and golf course, the Emlenton Medical Corporation, the Emlenton Civic Club, and the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA).
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Lowell T., daughters June Alice (Dale) Sprout of Great Falls, Montana; Helen (George) Kilgore of Butler, PA; Christina “Tina” (Gary) Zychowski of Emlenton, and sons Lowell Thomas “Tom” (Susan) Snyder and Bert Snyder, both of Emlenton; Leon (Gail) Snyder of Parker, PA; and 21 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by daughter Rozanna Beth Snyder, parents Philip and LaVanche Murphy, brothers Dean and Charles Murphy, and grandsons Seth Wike and Douglas Zychowski.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Emlenton on Saturday, September 24.
Viewing will be in St. Michael’s Church beginning at 9:00 am through 10:50 am, followed by Mass at 11:00 am and the Rite of Commital at the gravesite in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Emlenton.
Following the burial service, the Altar Rosary Society will serve members of the Snyder family and Betty’s many friends in the St. Michael’s Church basement.
Family members will then be hosted at the Snyder home in Emlenton for desserts and beverages after the luncheon.
The Snyder family wishes to thank Goble Funeral Home of Clarion, PA, St. Michael’s Altar Rosary Society, and Father Johnathan Schmolt, Pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Emlenton Area Ambulance, 511 Main Street, Emlenton, PA 16373.
Friends and family may send online condolences, order flowers and memorials, and obtain additional information by visiting www.goblefh.net.
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Featured Local Job: Technology Education/Industrial Arts Teacher
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 @ 08:09 AM
Keystone School District currently has an opening for a Technology Education/Industrial Arts Teacher.
This is a full-time position available immediately at Keystone Jr/Sr High School.
The district is seeking a dynamic instructor with an interest in developing and Advancing STEM related courses and traditional Industrial Art courses.
Please send letter of interest, resume, PA standard application, certificate, transcript(s), three reference letters, Act 168 disclosure form(s), and copies of current Act 34, 114, and 151 clearance statements to:
Mr. Michael McCormick, Acting Superintendent
Keystone School District
451 Huston Avenue, Knox, PA 16232
Deadline: October 7, 2022
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Gerald William McClellan III (Tank¸ Willie, Will)
Gerald William McClellan III (Tank¸ Willie, Will), age 29, unexpectedly passed away July 22, 2022 in Oil City Pennsylvania.
Gerald was Born June 6th 1993 In Seneca PA to Gerald William McClellan Sr and Pamela Marie McClellan (Woods) he was the youngest of three children they shared together.
Gerald was the life of the party so full of life he was always keeping a smile on his face and strived to keep smiles on the faces of the people he loved.
He was a very loving, loyal, and devoted friend.
He loved spending time with his family and friends making jokes and telling stories of all his life’s experience.
Gerald was an amazing brother and uncle and treated all his friends kids as if they were his own too.
Although he spent some time in PA he was form Akron Ohio which he loved very much he was an avid Cleveland Browns fan.
He loved music and he loved to rap he was an Avid supporter and friends with Strictly Street Music group out of Akron Ohio.
Gerald was very spiritual and intelligent and was passionate about teaching his friends about god and the bible.
He enjoyed spending time in nature and loved animals.
He was very charismatic and touched the lives of so many people during his time on this earth.
This has been a very devastating loss to all those who knew or loved him but to know him was to love him.
Gerald was preceded in death by his father Gerald William McClellan Sr and paternal grandparents June A McClellan and Glenn L McClellan also his maternal Grand Father Paul David Stout
Surviving are his mother Pamela Marie Woods and friend Robert Sargent (bob) of oil city Pennsylvania. His Brother Patrick John McClellan of San Francisco CA. His sister Jennifer Leigh McClellan and children (his nephews) Rory Keys, Connor Keys, Tiernan Keys and Braiden McClellan all of Akron OH. His niece Emily Feist of OH also his maternal Grandmother Karen Dickmen Foster and husband Larry Foster of Ohio. The mother of his son Chey Szachury and son Alexavier also of Ohio along with many other friends and family.
Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com.
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Gordon “Gordy” Myers
Gordon “Gordy” Myers, 79, of Luray, VA (Formerly of Green Springs, OH), passed away on 9/14/2022 following a long battle with Kidney Disease.
Gordon was born on 6/16/1943 in Sligo, PA to the late Ivan and Beatrice Myers.
He graduated from Union High School in 1961 then went on to attend Devry University in Chicago, IL.
Gordon spent 42 years at the Whirlpool Corporation in Clyde, OH where he worked with and mentored countless people in the Tool and Die program.
Gordon married Pearl Myers (Hackbarth) in 1963.
They resided in Green Springs where they raised two beloved sons, Mike (Clarion, PA) and Greg (Sherwood, AR).
Pearl preceded Gordon in death in 2003.
Gordon was fortunate and found a second life partner with Jeanne Stewart (Myers).
They lived in both Green Springs, OH and Luray, VA together until the time of his death.
Gordy never met a stranger. As a result his countless number of friends will miss him dearly.
He was an avid collector of all things Jeep and Willys.
As a result Jeeps became a family affair.
Gordy, Pearl and the boys spent most weekends, in summer, traveling to the “Jeep Races”, camping, racing and spending time as a family and with friends creating priceless memories.
Gordy was the “go-to” guy when parts for a project or solid advice was needed.
His vast knowledge in so many areas was nothing less than impressive.
Gordy loved to hunt and fish. Fortunately, one son loved to fish (Mike) and the other (Greg) loved to hunt so he was never without a companion.
Gordy’s obsession to sit out in the cold, on the Lake Erie ice, in search of the “Big One”, will only be understood by the biggest ice-fishing enthusiasts.
His pride and joy, out of his many trophies from the wild, was his Pennsylvania black bear which still resides in his living room, full life sized.
Love for the outdoors and sense of adventure led Gordy to walk over 600 miles of the Appalachian Trail.
He and his father walked together and made many life-long friends along the way.
Gordon always wanted to go back and finish, but life events did not permit.
It was never the less, a highlight of his life.
Gordy extensively traveled the US both before and after retirement.
He and Pearl were able to travel all over the Rocky Mountain region, while trying to catch as many of Greg’s Air Force Football games as possible.
They even made it to Hawaii on their travels to his games, something he held dear to his heart.
After retirement, Gordon and Jeanne made use of the available time to see a vast amount of the US.
Countless miles logged and a lot of nights in their A-Frame camper sightseeing from the northeast across the northern portions of the US and including an extensive trip to Alaska and portions of Canada.
Gordon always dreamed of living in a log cabin in the wilderness.
In true Gordy fashion, he found a way to make half of his dream come true.
He and Jeanne transformed a 1,200 sq/ft ranch house in Green Springs into a beautiful log cabin filled with many enviable antiques.
This house has been visited by the Antique Roadshow and featured in magazines, definitely proud accomplishment.
Gordy’s love of animals was a constant in his life.
He had many dogs through the years, but none held his heart like his beloved Sandy, who helped him through some of his hardest times.
In his later years, during his travels, he decided a self-sufficient cat was what he needed.
He and his beloved Meow adopted each other and became best friends for life.
Gordy was a natural when it came to being a grandfather.
Poppy/Grandpa Gordy instantly became the “Cool Grandpa” with all the toys, attitude, advice and the guy who could fix anything when Josh, Jorie, Brannon, Ashleigh, Olivia, Ryan, Reid and Thomas entered his his life overnight.
He embraced them all and despite distances, became a part of each of their lives attending sporting events, school functions, graduations, weddings and all things grandfatherly.
Gordy’s life changed yet again with the arrival of Jaxsen, who instantly grabbed his heart.
He learned about playing with American Girl Dolls, “Timeouts” (he liked timeouts because he could nap), and the world of dance.
He didn’t hesitate to sit for 8 hours straight watching Jaxsen’s dance competitions in person.
Most recently, he would sit all weekend watching her dance on live-stream.
He would study her videos for hours and give feedback on which dances were his favorite (all of them)!
Gordy and Jaxsen had a shared love for his pride and joy, the hot rod SSR.
Rest assured Poppy, your legacy will live on #POPYSSR!
Gordon was preceded in death by his wife Pearl Myers and his parents Ivan and Beatrice Myers.
He leaves behind his life partner Jeanne Stewart (Myers) of Luray, VA; his sister Beverly Greenawalt, PA; his son Mike Myers of Clarion, PA; son and daughter-in-law Greg Myers and JoAnn of Sherwood, AR.
He is also survived by his step-children Jerry Stewart, VA; Melissa Deibert and Chris, VA; Greg Stewart and Susan, MD; Chris Stewart and Nancy, CA.
His grandchildren Jaxsen Myers, AR; Josh Drye, AR; Jorie Drye and JJ, AR; Brannon Deibert, VA; Ashleigh Spencer, VA; Olivia Lamberton and Eric, AK; Ryan Stewart and Katie, MD; Reid Stewart and Rachel, MD; and Thomas Stewart, VA. Great grandchildren Ellie and Evie, VA; and his beloved cat Meow.
A graveside memorial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 29th, 2022 at the Bakertown Cemetery, Clyde Ohio.
A celebration of life will follow at the Clyde VFW.
In lieu of flowers you my either buy a bag of birdseed and feed the birds or donations can be made to the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) https://www.facebook.com/jerry.stewart1/posts/pfbid02Ad5Xt4qYmYTRasaMScQ59zSXYdwhih2WfSKjavzNBKw88xXVLhiSY3fQwpgYbeUhl.
Online condolences can be shared by visiting www.thebradleyfuneralhome.com.
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James “Jim” Paul Exley
James “Jim” Paul Exley, 85, of Franklin passed away on September 18, 2022 in the early morning hours at Sugar Creek Station.
Born on May 30, 1937 in Oil City, PA, he was the son of the late James L. and Cecilia (Nalapa) Exley.
Jim proudly served in the US Marine Corp and retired from the Reserves after 20 + years of combined service.
He was a member of the Venango County’s V.E.T.S. Honor Guard, the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #83, the VFW Jesse G. Greer Post # 1835 and the Greenville American Legion Post 291.
Jim enjoyed gardening in his flower beds and trips to Florida.
He loved his family and would light up when his great-grandchildren were around.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Jo Ann Tarr of Franklin; his children, Sherman Tarr and his wife, Cindy, of Franklin and Kristine Schultheis and her husband, Robert, of Franklin; his grandchildren, Lisa Cramer and her husband, Scott, of Franklin, Leigh Ann Malone and her husband, Danny, of Franklin, David Exley and his wife, Diana, of Reno and Dustin Tarr of Franklin; and his great grandchildren, Cameron Pyle, Delana Pyle, Robert Cramer, Jacob Cramer, Douglas Malone, Tiffany Malone, Nick Malone, Kaitlyn Malone, and Bryce Exley.
He is further survived by his brother, Eddie Exley.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his first wife, Carole Ghering; his grandson, Douglas J. Miller; his brothers, John Exley and Danny Exley and his son-in-law, David L. Exley.
Family and friends will be received at the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 4 pm – 6 pm and Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 10 am – 11 am.
Funeral services for Jim will be held immediately following Thursday’s visitation at 11am at the funeral home with Pastor Dean Sherman officiating.
Military honors will be accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard.
Jim will be laid to rest in Sunville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made in Jim’s memory to the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard, PO Box 137, Franklin, PA 16323
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Jim’s Book of Memories at www.WarrenFH.com.
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Karns City Puts Its Depth on Display in Volleyball Sweep of Depleted Brookville
KARNS CITY, Pa. (EYT/D9) — Whether it’s at the net, in the back row or on the service line, Rosie Carden and Ava Fox have found a way to get it done this season for the Karns City volleyball team.
They were at it again on Monday night against shorthanded Brookville.
Carden had four kills, six assists, two digs and five service aces while Fox again led the Gremlins in kills with eight and also had three digs and an ace in the 25-12, 25-12, 25-16 victory over the Raiders.
“They work really hard and it’s nice they are able to do so many things. They’re so versatile,” said Karns City coach Sharon Schmoll. “They’re positive and they’re all about the team. It’s great to have team players like that.”
They also know how to have fun.
Before the match they and their teammates were doing a makeshift jig. Between points, they smiled and joked.
It helped that the Gremlins played well again against Brookville.
Karns City was up 19-3 at one point in the first set and then closed the second and third sets strong for the sweep.
“I’m really proud of the girls tonight and I felt like they really kept up the intensity the whole game,” Schmoll said. “It was nice to see everyone play and enjoy themselves.”
Karns City has a deep bench and Schmoll cycled in a slew of players.
That was a byproduct of last season when illness and injury-depleted the roster. A lot of young players received ample court time. The Gremlins finished strong last year, advancing to the District 9 Class 2A playoffs.
That depth has been paying off this season for Karns City, which is 3-1 in the Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference.
Kendall Ritzert played well for Karns City with 10 assists and three aces. Haley Zediker, Nicole Taylor, Jessica Dunn, and Bethany Morrow also had strong nights for the Gremlins.
“I’m a big believer in having team play and not just having one-star player,” Schmoll said. “It’s important for morale and everything for the girls to understand that team is what matters.”
For Brookville, this is a rebuilding year.
The Raiders finally had a rotation set and were performing well last week.
Illness and injuries have already knocked several starters out of action at the start of this week.
Brookville was without Julie Monnoyer, who is a big force at the net, Cadence Suhan and Audrey Eble.
Eble sprained her ankle during pregame warmups.
“We were plugging in other girls who aren’t used to playing in those spots to kind of create a balanced team tonight,” said Brookville coach Elice Morelock. “That was our biggest difficulty. We played pretty well last week with a certain rotation that was working well toward the end and we thought we were going to go with that and kind of kickstart where we left off on Thursday But, unfortunately, things happen.”
Still, Brookville did do some good things.
After the poor start in the first set, the Raiders closed well, outscoring Karns City 9-6 down the stretch.
Brookville also started out the second and third sets well before the Gremlins went on runs.
“We can take some things from tonight and move forward tomorrow,” Morelock said. “We’re on the road again at Redbank and we have to rework some things. The girls got some good practice tonight in different spots, so we’ll use that to our advantage tomorrow night.”
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Lyfegen's value-based contracting software is used by healthcare payers and leading pharma companies, including Novartis, Roche, MSD, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) and Johnson & Johnson
NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lyfegen, a global healthtech SaaS company driving the world's transition from volume to value-based healthcare for high-cost drugs, today announced an oversubscribed $8 million Series A financing round led by aMoon, with additional participation from APEX Ventures and others.
By 2025, total net spending on medicine in the US is expected to reach up to $400B. Additionally, new drugs regularly enter the market, but when pharmaceutical companies fail to agree on commercial terms with payers, patients are at risk of being denied access to life saving therapies. Lyfegen's platform helps regulators, pharma companies and payers more easily adopt value-based payment models by digitizing the end-to-end process of data collection, anonymization and contract negotiations for all parties to agree upon drug pricing and reimbursement.
About Lyfegen
Lyfegen is an independent, global software analytics company providing a value and outcome-based agreement platform for health insurances, pharma, medtech & hospitals around the globe. The secure platform identifies and operationalizes value-based payment models cost-effectively and at scale using a variety of real-world data and machine learning. With Lyfegen's patent-pending platform, health insurances & hospitals can implement and scale value-based healthcare, improving access to treatments, patient health outcomes and affordability.
Lyfegen is based in the USA & Switzerland, and was founded by individuals with decades of experience in healthcare, pharma and technology to enable the shift away from volume-based and fee-for-service healthcare to value-based healthcare. For more information, visit www.lyfegen.com.
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Lester “Champ” G. Graham Jr.
Lester “Champ” G. Graham Jr., 71, of Polk, passed away on Sept. 17, 2022 at his residence after a period of declining health.
He was born at home on August 26, 1951 in Lawrence Township, PA.
He was the fifth of 6 children born to Lester and Agnes Graham of Clearfield.
His 2 older brothers and 3 sisters survive along with many nieces and nephews.
Lester graduated from Clearfield schools.
He was drafted into the Army and served in Vietnam.
He then completed schooling at Williamsport Area Community college.
He married his wife Karen in Franklin on September 28, 1979. She survives.
They are the parents of Stephen (wife Anitra) from Slippery Rock and a daughter Kayleen (mother of grandson Oliver) of Franklin. Another grandson, Amir, survives in Oil City.
Lester was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws and a daughter Maria.
Lester worked at Joy manufacturing and other machine shops in the area.
He worked as a milling machine operator, tool maker and grinder.
He was a life member of Jesse G. Greer VFW post 1835 in Franklin.
Lester enjoyed hunting, trout fishing, camping and gardening.
He was a talented handyman. He had a special skill to fix things and build things.
He always had projects in the works.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin where family and friends are welcome from 12:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. Saturday.
A Celebration of Life for Lester will be held at 2:30 P.M. Saturday in the funeral home chapel.
Lester will be buried at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies where he will receive full Military Honors.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.HuffFuneal.com.
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TORONTO, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Martinrea International Inc. (TSX: MRE), a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems, was named a 2022 Automotive News PACE Award winner at the awards ceremony on September 19. The prestigious award recognizes automotive suppliers for superior innovation, technological advancement, and business performance.
Martinrea was recognized for its Brake Lines with GrapheneGuard™, which marks the first use of graphene in an automotive brake line application. Martinrea recognized the potential of graphene and developed the revolutionary GrapheneGuard™ coating technology which incorporates graphene into nylon. The development of GrapheneGuard™ is a convergence of material science innovation and process engineering that brings to the automotive market a brake line coating that has unmatched properties. The new sophisticated material can provide up to 25 percent weight savings while simultaneously demonstrating superior strength, greater abrasion protection, and improved chemical resistance, all while utilizing current manufacturing equipment and processes.
"Being recognized as a PACE Award winner among the top innovations in the automotive industry is a testament to both our commitment to developing innovative solutions and to graphene's ability to address key challenges in the automotive industry," said Pat D'Eramo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Martinrea. "With the proven potential to reduce weight while delivering enhanced performance, we are also exploring opportunities to improve other automotive components through graphene-enhanced products."
The 28th annual PACE Awards were presented by Automotive News. The competition was open to suppliers that contribute products, processes, materials, or services directly to the manufacture of cars or trucks. The Automotive News PACE Award is accepted around the world as the industry benchmark for innovation.
Martinrea earned an Automotive News PACE Award following an extensive review by an independent panel of judges including a comprehensive written application and a virtual site visit.
For complete details of the Automotive News PACE Award, visit www.autonews.com/pace.
Martinrea International Inc. (TSX: MRE) is a leader in the development and production of quality metal parts, assemblies and modules, fluid management systems, and complex aluminum products focused primarily on the automotive sector. Martinrea currently operates in 57 locations in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, China, South Africa, and Japan. Martinrea's vision is making lives better by being the best supplier we can be in the products we make and the services we provide. For more information on Martinrea, please visit www.martinrea.com. Follow Martinrea on Twitter and Facebook.
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Local Man Accused of Assaulting Wife, Holding Gun to Her Head
EMLENTON BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – A local man is behind bars and facing a laundry list of charges for allegedly assaulting and holding a gun to his wife’s head.
Court documents indicate that Franklin-based State Police filed criminal charges against 34-year-old Steven Wayne Mendez, of Emlenton, on Sunday, September 18, in Magisterial District Judge Patrick E. Lowrey’s office.
According to a criminal complaint, PSP Franklin were dispatched to the area of 4th Street and River Avenue, in Emlenton Borough, Venango County, in reference to a car that was stuck near a utility pole around 1:59 a.m. on Sunday, September 18.
Upon arrival, police met with the owner of the car, a known female, who related that her husband, Steven Mendez, and some friends had just gotten back from Ohio, and Mendez decided he was going to get some beer, the complaint states.
The female and Mendez got into an argument about him driving before he took the vehicle and began driving. Mendez never made it out of the parking lot before driving off some stairs and becoming stuck, the complaint indicates.
The female told police that she then left the scene because Mendez was getting angrier and she was afraid.
According to the complaint, the female informed police she was very afraid for her safety because on or about September 11, Mendez had reportedly held a gun to her head, choked her on two separate occasions, and slapped her on the right side of her face, leaving marks.
The female also stated that Mendez had left the house that day and contacted her via FaceTime, where he proceeded to shoot the entire magazine from her handgun, which was the same gun he held to her head, the complaint notes.
The victim was able to show police two separate videos showing Mendez choking her and slapping her while in the shower, the complaint states.
While she was speaking with police, Mendez called the victim and told her she had five minutes to get home or he was going to “treat” her, which is slang for beating her up, according to the complaint.
A trooper standing nearby signaled to the victim to relate that she was home. A moment later, Mendez approached the location, emerging from behind a building, and walked into the apartment where he had already broken the front door, the complaint notes.
Troopers followed Mendez into the building. Upon entry, Mendez was coming back out of the apartment toward the exit when he turned around and ran back into the apartment. The troopers gave chase and placed Mendez under arrest.
Mendez was arraigned at 7:50 a.m. on Sunday, September 18, on the following charges in front of District Judge Matthew T. Kirtland:
– Aggravated Assault – Attempts to cause SBI or causes injury with extreme indifference, Felony 1
– Possession of Firearm Prohibited, Felony 1
– Strangulation – Applying Pressure to Throat or Neck, Felony 2
– Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2
– Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Misdemeanor 2
According to court documents, Mendez was deemed a flight risk, and a person who will not comply with bail conditions, and therefore, bail was denied.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 28, at 8:30 a.m. with Judge Kirtland presiding.
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Man Accused of Stealing Cash, iPad from Business at Clarion Mall
MONROE TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A 23-year-old man is facing charges after he allegedly stole nearly $1,500.00 in cash and an iPad from a business at the Clarion Mall.
According to court documents, on Friday, September 16, Clarion-based State Police filed criminal charges against 23-year-old Ceventh Yasir Lynch-Skunda, of Pittsburgh, in Magisterial District Judge Timothy P. Schill’s office.
PSP Clarion were dispatched to the Keystone Novelties fireworks stand located in the Clarion Mall Parking Lot, in Monroe Township, Clarion County, on July 4.
Upon arrival, police met with an employee who related she spoke with Ceventh Yasir Lynch-Skunda while he was working at the fireworks stand around 11:00 p.m. on July 3, according to the complaint.
The employee told police that she arrived at the stand around 10:15 a.m. on July 4 and discovered that Lynch-Skunda left the stand unattended, the complaint indicates.
The employee further told police that Lynch-Skunda was to be working overnight, but he left the fireworks stand, and he allegedly stole $1,492.00 in cash and a $350.00 Apple iPad, according to the complaint.
He faces the following charges:
– Theft by Unlawful Taking – Movable Property, Misdemeanor 1
Lynch-Skunda is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing.
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Michael Edward “Mike” Weckerly
Michael Edward “Mike” Weckerly, 43, of Rimersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 unexpectedly in North Carolina.
He was born on Oct. 25, 1978, in Clarion, PA, the son of Gary Weckerly and the late Susan June “Susie” (Stewart) Weckerly.
Mike graduated from Clarion Area High School and attended Triangle Tech in Dubois where he received his Associates Degree in Electronic Engineering.
He was employed as a floor framer with Champion Modulars in Strattanville, PA.
Mike was a member of the Sligo Sportsmen Club. He enjoyed building stuff, hunting, fishing, and working on cars.
Mike loved spending time with his family, helping his friends and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need.
He will be best remembered for his ready laughter and love of his family.
His memory will be cherished by his father, Gary Weckerly; his loving fiancé, Gloria Best of Rimersburg; his step-daughters, Angel Toth and Raina Toth; his brother, Robert Allan Weckerly and wife, Amanda of Sligo, their children Toby and Tyler Weckerly; his sister, Kelly Suzanne Sestili and husband, Derek of Archbald, PA their children Ritchie and Kylar and his best friend Jeremy Peace.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother.
Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 at the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home, 758 Main St., Rimersburg, PA.
Additional visitation will be from 10 AM until the time of funeral services at 11 AM on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 at the Curllsville United Methodist Church at 3019 Curllsville Road, Curllsville, PA, with Rev. Steven Ketner.
Interment will be in Licking Cemetery, Curllsville, PA.
Arrangements are being handled by Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
For those unable to attend services, anyone wishing to send an online condolence to Mike’s family please visit www.bauerhillisfuneral.com.
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Nicholas D. Mitchell
Nicholas D. Mitchell, age 71, of Knox, formerly of New Kensington and Kittanning, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday evening, September 18, 2022, with his family by his side.
He was born May 31, 1951, to the late Nicholas and Clara Mitchell.
He was a 1969 graduate of Valley High School in New Kensington and a member of the Saint George Orthodox Church, also in New Kensington.
Nick owned and operated Mitchell’s Mainstreet Marketplace at Carnegie Mellon University for 20 years prior to his retirement in 2016.
He was also a well-known musician as the leader of Nick Mitchell Trio, Nick Mitchell and Performer from the 70’s to 90’s.
He also owned and operated Mitchell’s Jewelry and Nicholas Pizza in Kittanning from the 70’s to 90’s.
Among his loves was his private summer home on Lake Erie for 33 years.
His greatest accomplishment of his life was his love for his daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom he adored.
Survivors include his daughter, Julie Graf (Scott Fowkes) of Clarion; Grandchildren: Danielle Wimer (Matt); Kelsey Ames (Josiah), and Brady Fowkes; Great grandchildren: Nelson Nicholas Wimer, Maddox Nicholas Wimer, Hayden Joel Wimer, Kali Jae Wimer and Sutton Grace Ames.
He is also survived by his sister, Tammy Mitchell, of Pittsburgh.
Nick leaves behind his love of over 25 years, Claudia Garvey Long.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Bailey, and his best friend, George Seech, formerly of Aliquippa.
Family and friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Inc., 430 Mendenhall Avenue, Knox.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 23, 2022, in the funeral home with Reverend Doug Henry officiating.
Interment will follow in the Leatherwood Cemetery, in Porter Township, Clarion County.
Memorial contributions may be made in the name of Nicholas D. Mitchell to the Sunshine Project c/o the Clarion Cancer Center, One Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA 16214 or Mrs. Claus Club of Knox, P.O. Box 271, Knox, PA 16232.
Online condolences may be sent to Nick’s family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com.
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Pearl M. Cutright
Pearl M. Cutright, 81, of Sharon, passed away with her family by her side Thursday evening, September 8, 2022, in UPMC Horizon – Shenango Valley Hospital, Farrell.
Mrs. Cutright was born August 29,1941 in Oil City, a daughter of the late Walter L. and Ida M. (Craft) Wise.
She attended Oil City High School.
Pearl had several jobs throughout the years, working at a daycare center, nanny and part time secretary assistant.
Pearl enjoyed crossword puzzles, regular puzzles, and reading Christian adventure books.
She liked listening to Country and Christian Gospel music.
Some of her favorite artists were Jim Reeves, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Elvis and The Gaithers. She loved singing, especially with her church group.
Pearl took great joy in hosting family Christmas parties.
She loved having the family together sharing stories and memories with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her grandkids loved her sweet personality and loving heart, they all said Grandma Pearl gave the best hugs.
She is survived by four sons, Walter W. Rhodes, Mercer, James L. (Wendy) Rhodes, Chelan, Washington, David L. Rhodes, Titusville, Pennsylvania and Christian J. Rhodes, Oil City; three step sons, William Schwab, Leavittsburg, Ohio, John Cutright, Ohio and Brad Cutright, Erie, Pennsylvania; two sisters, Eileen G. (William) Armstrong, Mercer, Etta M. Irwin, Sharon; two grandchildren, Alan McClelland, Sharon and Brynn Rhodes, Chelan, Washington; and many great-grandchildren.
Also Special Friends. Tina and Doug Buchanan, Titusville; Trisha Mandaville, Titusville; Ryan Mandaville (Melinda), Colorado Springs Colorado; and Daisy, the dog who loved when Grandma came to visit.
Besides her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her husbands, William “Bay” Cutright and William L. Rhodes; two sisters, Twila A. Edwards and Vernie A. Haag and three brother-in-laws, Tony Matulewicz, William Edwards, Sr. and Richard Sliter, Sr.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on October 17, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in Transformation Church, 1605 S. Center St. Ext. Grove City, PA 16127 with Pastor Scott Lewis, officiating.
Arrangements are being handled by the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
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PennDOT Data Shows Pennsylvania Roundabouts Reducing Fatalities, Injuries, and Crashes
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced on Monday that according to department data, fatalities, injuries, and crashes decreased overall after intersections at 33 locations were replaced with 36 roundabouts.
(Pictured above: Route 6/19 (Main Street) and Route 198 (South Street) roundabout in Crawford County.)
“We continue to see that Pennsylvania’s roundabouts save lives and reduce crash severity,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. “While they aren’t the right option in every intersection, we’re pleased that they help to make our roadways safer.”
PennDOT recently reviewed data for 36 roundabouts on state routes at intersections that were previously stopped or signal-controlled. These roundabouts were selected based on having at least three years of crash data available before and after the roundabouts were built. This accounts for a total of 387 before years and 220 after years of data.
Department data from 2002 through 2021 – based on police-submitted crash reports and weighted based on the number of before and after years, but not for increases in traffic volume – shows the following:
– Suspected serious injuries were reduced by 76%;
– Suspected minor injuries were reduced by 22%;
– Possible/unknown severity injuries were reduced by 70%; and
– Total number of crashes decreased by 9%.
Unfortunately, there was one fatality in one of the roundabouts; however, there were a combined three fatalities prior to the installation of roundabouts at the 33 locations.
In addition to the 36 roundabouts meeting the selection criteria, 38 other roundabouts have been built on state routes with 16 more under construction and 15 in final design.
The roundabouts included in the review are at the following intersections:
Allegheny County
– Route 3070 (Ewing Road) and Business Route 376 Ramp, opened in 2011.
Beaver County
– Route 68 (Adams Street), Route 1034 (Brighton Avenue) and Route 6018 (Brighton Ave./Rhode Island Ave.), opened in 2011.
Berks County
– Route 222 and Route 662, opened in 2018.
Bucks County
– Route 2043 (Trevose Road) and Somerton Road, opened in 2012; and
– Route 213 (Bridgetown Pike/Maple Avenue) and Route 2010 (Bridgetown Pike), opened in 2016.
Butler County
– Route 3024 (Glen Eden Road), Powell Road and Freshcorn Road, opened in 2015; and
– Route 228 and SR 2005 (Saxonburg Blvd.), opened in 2018.
Chester County
– Route 82 (Doe Run Road) and Unionville Road, opened in 2005;
– Route 52 (Lenape Road), S. Wawaset Road and Lenape Unionville Road, opened in 2014; and
– Route 3062 (Strasburg Road), Romansville Road and Shadyside Road, Opened in 2017.
Crawford County
– Route 6/19 (Main Street) and Route 198 (South Street), opened in 2017; and
– Route 6/19 (Main Street) and Route 198 (Brookhouse Street), opened in 2017.
Cumberland County
– Route 34 (Spring Road), Route 1007 (Sunnyside Drive) and Mountain Road, opened in 2014; and
– Route 2004 (W. Lisburn Road) and Grantham Road, opened in 2018.
Dauphin County
– Route 39 (Linglestown Road) and Route 3019 (Mountain Road), opened in 2011;
– Route 322 (Governor Road) and Homestead Lane, opened in 2016; and
– Route 322 (Governor Road) and Meadow Lane, opened in 2016.
Delaware County
– Route 1023 (N. Newtown Street) and Route 1046 (St. Davids Road), opened in 2008; and
– Route 320 (Chester Road), Rutgers Avenue and Fieldhouse Lane, opened in 2014.
Erie County
– Route 19 (High Street) and Route 97, opened in 2014; and
– Route 5 and Route 4016 (Millfair Road), opened in 2018.
Luzerne County
– I-81 Exit 178, Airport Road interchange (three roundabouts), opened in 2015;
– Route 2008 (Middle Road) and Espy Street, opened in 2017;
– Route 415, Church Street, Lake Street and Main Street, opened in 2018; and
– Route 2008 (Middle Road) and Kosciuszko Street, opened in 2018.
Mercer County
– Route 718 (Dock Street) and Connelly Boulevard, opened in 2018.
Monroe County
– I-80 Exit 310 and Route 2028 (Broad Street), opened in 2018.
Montgomery County
– Route 29 (Gravel Pike) and Route 73 (Big Road), opened in 2009.
Philadelphia County
– Route 4013 (Park Drive) and Route 4015 (Walnut Lane), opened in 2018.
Washington County
– Route 519 (two connected roundabouts) – Route 519 and Brownlee Road, and Route 519 and Thompson Eighty Four Road, opened in 2015; and
– I-70 Exit 32 and Route 2040 (Wilson Road), opened in 2018.
York County
– Route 116 (Main Street) and Hanover St. and Roths Church Road, opened in 2007; and
– Route 74 (Delta Road) and Bryansville Road, opened in 2008.
Roundabouts are frequently installed to address intersections with safety issues but may also be installed to improve traffic flow as well as other reasons such as traffic calming, and to facilitate pedestrian mobility.
Although roundabouts are safer and typically more efficient than traditional signalized intersections, they may not always be the best option due to topography or other reasons, such as property impacts, capacity issues and proximity to other intersections.
Roundabouts are recognized by the Pennsylvania State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) as an innovation that has become standard practice within the transportation community. The Pennsylvania STIC facilitates the rapid implementation of proven, well-researched and documented state, regional, national and international technologies, tactics, techniques and other innovations that are new to Pennsylvania. The STIC also supports the implementation of the Federal Highway Administration’s Every Day Counts (EDC) innovations.
To educate Pennsylvanians on how to navigate a roundabout, the department created a video on how to use both single and multi-lane roundabouts whether in a vehicle, on a bicycle or on foot. The video can be accessed by visiting the roundabout page on PennDOT’s website or by visiting the department’s YouTube channel.
Subscribe to statewide PennDOT news and traffic alerts at www.penndot.pa.gov/news or choose a region under “Regional Offices.”
Information about the state’s infrastructure and results the department is delivering for Pennsylvanians can be found at www.penndot.pa.gov/results.
Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.
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Police: Accused Serial Rapist Used Snapchat to Track Teen Before He Raped Her
ARMSTRONG CO., Pa. (EYT) – Police have released additional information of a pair of incidents that led to the arrest of an area man accused of raping and strangling several women in the Armstrong County area.
According to new information released by Kittanning-based State Police, 24-year-old Zachary William Baum, of Kittanning, gave a known 16-year-old female victim a ride in Applewold Borough, Armstrong County, sometime between January 1, 2020, and January 31, 2020.
Police say Baum then took the victim to his apartment, and when she said she needed to leave, Baum reportedly punched the victim and assaulted her. He then allegedly ripped the victim’s clothes off and began raping her, police said. According to police, Baum held the victim down as she tried to fight him off.
Police say a second incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on November 7, 2021, in Cadogan Township, Armstrong County.
According to police, Baum reportedly tracked a 16-year-old female victim on Snapchat before picking her up in his vehicle. Baum then pulled off the road and placed the female in the back seat before he reportedly ripped her clothes off and raped her, police said. When the he victim stated she was going to call police, Baum stopped, and allegedly left her on the side of the road.
Baum, who is accused of raping multiple women in the Armstrong County area over the course of several years, was taken into custody at 11:40 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31. He remains lodged in the Armstrong County Jail in lieu of $100,000.00 monetary bond.
State Police released the above reports on Monday, September 19, 2022.
EDITOR’S NOTE 1: Extreme graphic details were not included due to the sexual nature of the crimes.
EDITOR’S NOTE 2: Several details were removed from this article to help protect the identity of the victims.
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James Cameron Doesn’t Know if Avatar 2 Will Be Successful
Aside from a brief period when it was surpassed by Avengers: Endgame, Avatar has been the highest-grossing movie of all time since 2009. And with the film’s first sequel finally hitting the big screen at the end of this year, James Cameron will almost certainly have another box office smash on his hands. But just how close will Avatar: The Way of Water come to matching the $2.85 billion gross of its predecessor? Not even Cameron himself can predict the answer to that question.
While speaking with The New York Times, Cameron discussed whether he thinks The Way of Water can be as successful as the original Avatar was 13 years ago. Cameron also admitted that the long gap between trips the films could hurt the sequel’s box office. In fact, it wasn’t until the new film’s teaser trailer premiered online that Cameron began to feel better about the way things might unfold.
“I was a little concerned that I had stretched the tether too far, in our fast-paced, modern world, with Avatar 2 coming in 12 years later,” said Cameron. “Right until we dropped the teaser trailer, and we got 148 million views in 24 hours. There’s that scarce-seen-but-wondered-at-principle, which is, ‘Wow, we haven’t seen that in a long time, but I remember how cool it was back then.’ Does that play in our favor? I don’t know. I guess we’re going to find out.”
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Cameron also noted that even if The Way of Water came out sooner, its success still wouldn’t have been guaranteed. In the end, he needed to take the right amount of time to come up with a story that audiences could resonate with.
“I think I could have made a sequel two years later and have it bomb because people didn’t relate to the characters or the direction of the film,” added Cameron.
Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame briefly stole the box office crown from Avatar in 2019. But in 2021, a Chinese re-release propelled Avatar back to the number one spot. Starting this weekend, it will have another chance to expand its worldwide total. 20th Century Studios is re-releasing Avatar in theaters on Friday, September 23 for a limited time. The new screenings will show the film with remastered picture and sound.
Avatar: The Way of Water will hit theaters on December 16.
Do you think the sequel can outperform Cameron’s first movie? Let us know in the comment section below!
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A Father’s Love is Tested in Showtime’s Let the Right One In Trailer
Parents often say they will do anything for their children. Next month, Showtime will put that promise to the test with Let the Right One In, a new series based on John Ajvide Lindqvist’s acclaimed horror novel. The 2008 film adaptation and Matt Reeves’ 2010 American remake were both praised for staying close to the author’s classic story. Regardless, showrunner Andrew Hinderaker may test his audience’s patience this fall by making a few big changes to the source material. Namely, the young vampire girl’s guardian is her real biological father. This shifts the narrative’s focus onto their own complicated relationship, the ups and downs of which are on display in the series’ new full-length trailer.
In previous versions, the vampire’s guardian usually ventured out at night to kill unsuspecting strangers and satisfy his charge’s bloodlust. But in this incarnation, Mark (Demián Bichir) periodically drains his own blood as well. This results in an usual bond with his daughter, Eleanor (Madison Taylor Baez), who became a vampire 10 years earlier. Since then, the pair have been on the run, traveling from city to city in search of a cure. But once they move into a new apartment complex, they encounter unprecedented obstacles. Shockingly, these include several other bloodsuckers infecting the town’s inhabitants.
You can watch the show’s latest trailer in the player below.
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Eleanor’s relationship with a young boy who lives in her building will also factor into the series, just as it did in Lindqvist’s novel and its cinematic counterparts. In fact, there’s even a specific dialogue exchange that’s lifted straight from both adaptations. But for the most part, it appears that this narrative thread will take a backseat to Mark’s storyline, which examines how far a father will go to keep his daughter safe.
Let the Right One In will premiere on Showtime on October 7.
Will you be tuning in to watch the series’ first episode in a few weeks? Let us know in the comment section below!
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Andor Season 2 Likely Won’t Arrive On Disney+ Until 2024
It’s been a long journey, but Cassian Andor is making his long-awaited return to the Star Wars universe in Andor. The prequel series comes from Tony Gilroy, who co-wrote Rogue One and served as a second-unit director during reshoots. Gilroy has been working on the series since 2019, and season 1 is finally ready to premiere on Disney+. Andor has already received a second season, but fans will have to wait over a year to watch it. In an interview with The Wrap, Gilroy shared that he has “two more years to go” on this series.
“We start shooting in November on Part 2,” said Gilroy. “And I don’t know if … Our past pattern was two years, but I mean, I’ll be on … We’ll shoot from November to August. And then our post[-production] last time was about a year.”
If filming ends in August and post-production takes a year, the earliest season 2 would arrive is September 2024.
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Set five years before the events of Rogue One, Andor follows Cassian (Diego Luna), a thief who eventually becomes one of the integral leaders of the Rebel Alliance. Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgård, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, and Fiona Shaw also star in the series. The 12-episode first season will trace the beginnings of the Rebellion while the 12-episode second and final season will lead into the events of Rogue One.
The first three episodes of Andor will stream to Disney+ on Wednesday, September 21.
Are you excited to revisit the adventures of Cassian and The Rebellion? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
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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 InSight 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. | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/nasa-lander-captures-4-meteoroids-hitting-mars/ | 2022-09-20T14:39:21Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/nasa-lander-captures-4-meteoroids-hitting-mars/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Law enforcement and safety experts are giving out information that could save a life when drivers and pedestrians come across train tracks.
In 2022, there have been 24 accidents involving trains in South Carolina with 12 injuries and four deaths.
“Really these things shouldn’t happen. There’s no excuse for them to happen,” said Trooper Nick Pye with the South Carolina Highway Patrol. “This is one of the issues where unfortunately every year we lose good people to train versus vehicle collisions or train versus pedestrian collisions.”
2022 is the 50th year anniversary of Operation Lifesaver, an organization that teaches people about safety around train tracks. Janice Cowen says most of the fatal accidents in South Carolina happen when there are safety measures in place.
“We want to make sure people are very aware that if those gates are down or they’re going up that they need to make sure they stay put behind those gates. An astonishing 72 percent of fatal crashes at crossings in South Carolina happen at gates,” said Cowen who is the state coordinator for Operation Lifesaver.
Trooper Pye and Cowen want drivers and pedestrians to think that there could be a train coming at any time when they come to a railroad crossing.
“When you come up to a train crossing it’s important to always think train no matter if the crossing arms are down or not. But, especially when the cross arms are down make sure you look for those advanced warning signs,” said Trooper Pye.
When you come to a crossing listening and looking both ways comes first. Then, if the crossing arms are down and the lights are flashing you need to wait until the train passes by and the arms go up to cross the tracks.
It’s rare that a train is at fault from an accident and Trooper Pye says that accidents frequently involve a fatality.
“More times than not when you talk about a vehicle versus a train it’s not going to be a good outcome for the vehicle or that driver,” said Trooper Pye.
Other ways to keep safe are to not drive under the influence and stay off of your phone when driving.
“We see it all. We might see somebody that just doesn’t pay attention, then we might see somebody who knows the train is coming, hears the horns and tries to run across and beat the train. It’s not smart,” said Pye.
Operation Lifesaver encourages people to visit their website to find learning resources for everyone from children to truck drivers.
“It’s just not worth it,” said Cowen. “It really falls in our hand to listen for that train and stop if we see one coming.” | https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/schp-gives-advice-for-drivers-during-railroad-safety-week/ | 2022-09-20T14:39:39Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/schp-gives-advice-for-drivers-during-railroad-safety-week/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Amazon has hired over 5,000 employees assigned to its HQ2 in Arlington and is on track to fulfill its pledge to create 25,000 corporate jobs there, according to Patrick Phillippi, a senior manager for community engagement for the company.
Speaking Sept. 14 to the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, Phillippi also said Amazon’s first development at National Landing, Metropolitan Park, will open next summer. It is projected to have over 2 million square feet of office space. He added that ground should be broken in a year or so for “The Helix,” a 350-foot tall twisting tower that will be the centerpiece of HQ2.
In Prince William County, Phillippi noted, Amazon has two large delivery stations, the largest Amazon Fresh store in the world, in Manassas, and multiple data centers. The company also plans to build a Whole Foods store in Woodbridge’s Quartz District project, which still needs approval from the Prince William Board of County Supervisors.
“Our presence in Prince William County is certainly growing,” Phillippi said. “All the partnerships we have in Prince William County are big and will continue to get bigger.”
Last month, Amazon filed plans for a 900,000-square-foot data center campus off Route 28 in Bristow. Phillippi’s “fireside chat” with the chamber was moderated with pre-screened questions, and he was not asked specifically about data centers, which have become controversial in Prince William.
He did note, however, that the demand for data centers is strong. “The need for data is not going anywhere,” he said. “It’s exploding.”
Phillippi covered a number of Amazon’s other initiatives, including workforce development, sustainability and its commitment to local nonprofits.
On workforce development, he cited three programs Amazon has created, including one being implemented in 700 schools across Virginia to introduce students to careers in engineering. “The workforce needs of the future are what we need now,” he said.
Amazon Web Services also has introduced a “Think Big” space at Wakefield High School in Arlington. The space is designed to provide interactive hands-on technical education and cloud computing training. | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/amazon-tops-5-000-employee-mark-for-hq2-plans-continued-growth-in-prince-william/article_daf3eec0-38d2-11ed-92af-37b0d9814fe0.html | 2022-09-20T14:41:08Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/amazon-tops-5-000-employee-mark-for-hq2-plans-continued-growth-in-prince-william/article_daf3eec0-38d2-11ed-92af-37b0d9814fe0.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Top news and notes from around Northern Virginia and beyond.
5. Shopping cart killer cases
A grand jury has indicted “shopping cart killer” suspect Anthony Eugene Robinson on five felony counts, including a new charge in connection with the 2021 deaths of two women in the Harrisonburg area.
4. Swatting incidents
Schools in Loudoun, Spotsylvania and Culpeper counties were among several across the state on Monday to fall victim to fake calls reporting an active shooter.
3. Another warm day
Today won't be as warm as yesterday, but with highs near 83 degrees, temperatures remain about 5 to 7 degrees above average, according to the National Weather Service. Click here for a detailed forecast by ZIP code.
2. ABC scheme
A Manassas man pleaded guilty Monday to computer trespass in his former job with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority.
1. School transgender policies
Virginia’s first openly transgender state lawmaker tells WTOP she expects legal challenges will be filed soon to challenge new state Department of Education policies that would dramatically change the rights of LGBTQ students in Virginia schools.
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A Manassas man pleaded guilty Monday to computer trespass in his former job with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority.
Edgar Smith Garcia, 28, of Manassas, was sentenced to two years in prison, with the sentence suspended for five years on the condition of good behavior. Additionally, Garcia must pay a $600 fine and is banned from all Virginia ABC property. Three other charges for embezzlement, conspiracy to embezzle and conspiracy computer trespass were dropped as part of the plea agreement, the ABC said in a news release.
Garcia was a lead sales associate from Feb. 14, 2020, through March 25. He was found to be passing internal agency information to Robert William Adams, 45, of Newport News. Adams, who also has been charged with computer trespass and embezzlement, was allegedly selling that information to buyers he contacted through online bourbon hunting groups. Adams is scheduled to appear in Hanover County Circuit Court on Dec. 12.
Earlier this year, ABC conducted an extensive internal review of its limited availability products distribution following complaints of unfair sales activity, as well as the authority’s own observations of potential violations of alcohol beverage laws occurring, the release said.
Consequently, ABC’s Bureau of Law Enforcement initiated a criminal investigation in partnership with other enforcement entities.
During the investigation, ABC worked with the Virginia State Police Criminal Investigation Division, which assisted with serving search warrants and analyzing electronic evidence seized. Evidence uncovered during the investigation led to the charges against Garcia and Adams.
“We identified a case where an employee worked with an outside individual in violation of ABC policy and Virginia law in the use of inventory information,” said Virginia ABC CEO Travis Hill. “We are pleased with today’s outcome in Hanover Circuit Court and confident that new distribution methods put in place in April with lessons learned by this incident ensure an equitable environment for customers.”
Following the review of how these products are sold, ABC adjusted its distribution methods to not only provide all customers with the greatest opportunity to purchase these limited-availability liquors, but also close avenues that could provide possibilities for exploitation. The new random distribution process for limited availability products has been in place since April 20. | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/manassas-man-pleads-guilty-in-abc-limited-availability-liquor-scheme/article_37067852-38ad-11ed-8e6a-03c693572e19.html | 2022-09-20T14:41:20Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/manassas-man-pleads-guilty-in-abc-limited-availability-liquor-scheme/article_37067852-38ad-11ed-8e6a-03c693572e19.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Rooftop Productions will hold its first 10x10 New Play Festival this week.
The 10x10 New Play Festival comprises 10 new plays, which last about 10 minutes apiece. They were selected from submissions by 90 playwrights from across the world and will be directed and performed by Rooftop’s artists.
At the end of the event, writing awards will be presented to two playwrights, and a third award will be based on audience votes for their favorite.
Performances will be Sept. 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. each day at the ARTfactory’s Kellar Family Theater at 9419 Battle St. in Manassas. Tickets are $15 and available at VirginiaARTfactory.org/Tickets.
On Sept. 24 from 4-5 p.m., several festival playwrights will share their processes and answer audience questions. On Saturday evening, playwrights will also hold a question-and-answer session after the performances.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for community members to get a richer theatrical experience by going behind the scenes a bit,” said Deb Hansen, managing director of the festival. “The resumes of these playwrights are impressive.” | https://www.insidenova.com/lifestyles/rooftop-productions-to-hold-10x10-new-play-festival/article_839264b6-38e3-11ed-844a-63c0a00721e6.html | 2022-09-20T14:41:33Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/lifestyles/rooftop-productions-to-hold-10x10-new-play-festival/article_839264b6-38e3-11ed-844a-63c0a00721e6.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BOISE, Idaho — This year’s flu season might be a rough one – with local experts predicting a ‘twindemic.’
Sarah Wright, Central District Health epidemiologist, said they are never quite sure how the flu season will pan out.
“Trying to predict infectious disease is a little bit like trying to predict the weather,” she said.
Looking at other countries in the southern hemisphere and their experiences can be a good indicator since their seasons are opposite of ours. Wright said Australia just went through its worst flu season in the past five years, meaning a “twindemic” might be on the horizon.
“We’re concerned that we will see those same trends here in the United States,” Wright said. “They also have been having increased COVID numbers.”
Dr. Patrice Burgess, Saint Alphonsus executive medical director, said she agrees.
“We know that our vulnerable population or elderly, our very young, and people with immune conditions are going to be more at risk,” Dr. Burgess said.
The U.S. has had a very mild flu season the past two years because of people wearing masks, avoiding large crowds and exercising other COVID-19 mitigation methods, according to Dr. Burgess.
As a result, she said the flu “didn’t really propagate very much.”
“Between vaccination and having the flu, there is some kind of immunity that develops,” Dr. Burgess said. “We didn't really get that chance these last couple of years.”
Although washing your hands, wearing masks and avoiding large crowds are all effective preventative measures, Wright said the number one to remain healthy is getting vaccinated.
Something she said not all people are in favor of.
“People are getting a little vaccine weary,” she said,” where they’re saying, ‘I’ve had three vaccines this year.' But they are really the best way to train your immune system. So, getting one or two pokes is much better than getting the flu and COVID at the same time.”
People can expect an uptick in flu cases in the coming weeks, Dr. Burgess said.
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BURLINGTON, Wash. — More than 100 dogs were seized from a property in Skagit County where they were living in deplorable conditions.
There are so many animals that need help that the Humane Society of Skagit Valley was forced to close to the public so workers can care for the animals.
"This is the one that really ripped my heart out," said Executive Director of Skagit Humane Janine Ceja, as she cradled a small puppy struggling to walk.
One of the puppy's hind legs is severely deformed and will have to be amputated. Workers believe it's a congenital defect likely due to inbreeding.
"I'm just so angry," said Ceja. "I'm angry because we allow people to do something like this."
The dogs were seized recently from a property near Sedro-Woolley. Authorities believe it was either a puppy mill or a hoarding situation
Humane Society workers examined the dogs and determined they were given the bare minimum of food and water. Some of them weighed as little as three pounds.
The dogs arrived coated in urine and feces, with matted fur. Some of their nails were so long that they had a difficult time walking.
One of the dogs died after arriving at Skagit Humane.
"My team were already breaking down crying, having a very difficult time because it was too much at one time to go ahead and take in," said Ceja.
Volunteers have been donating time, money and supplies to the organization. On Monday, a volunteer came to shave the dogs' dirty, matted fur. Some have needed emergency veterinary care, but most appear to be sweet and well-behaved despite the conditions they were living in.
"I can't believe that someone could go to sleep at night knowing that the dogs are in that condition," said Ceja. "They're not able to enjoy anything."
Right now, Skagit Humane needs cash donations, cleaning supplies and jars of turkey or chicken baby food. Baby food is often used to help sick dogs get calories.
Skagit Humane's doors will be closed to the public for the foreseeable future while workers continue to care for the dogs. But they take comfort in knowing one thing.
"The dogs are safe now. That's what we have to think. They're safe now," said Ceja as she cuddled another dog, this one believed to be about 12 years old, his tongue flopping from his mouth because of his lack of teeth.
It will be a while before all the dogs are ready for adoption, Ceja said. The animals must all be nursed back to health.
Some still need surgeries and they all need to be spayed or neutered.
Prosecutors also still have to decide whether to bring charges against the property owner. If they do, the dogs may have to stay in custody until the case is adjudicated.
That could take weeks or months.
"When they are ready to go we're going to have an adoption party," said Ceja. "We will find them all good homes." | https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/126-puppies-dogs-seized-skagit-county-property-humane-society/281-94abae76-3142-40ee-9aed-d95031e1bc63 | 2022-09-20T14:45:44Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/126-puppies-dogs-seized-skagit-county-property-humane-society/281-94abae76-3142-40ee-9aed-d95031e1bc63 | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SEATAC, Wash. — People flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport saw longer-than-usual security lines for the second day in a row.
Travelers were warned of extended wait times around 9:40 a.m. on Monday. At least 56,000 travelers were expected.
Travelers on Monday were told to expect wait times of nearly an hour. That includes Tracy Goggins, who was trying to get back to New York with her family after a cruise to Alaska.
"They're way faster in JFK, fifteen, twenty minutes tops," Goggins said. "Not fifty-six minutes."
The warning to travelers followed wait times that reached up to at least an hour on Sunday. TSA reported approximately 28,000 passengers passed through security between 6 a.m. to noon on Sunday. Sunday saw roughly 60,000 travelers.
The longest wait time the Port of Seattle recorded was 90 minutes, according to the airport's media relations manager, Perry Cooper. However, TSA said wait times did not pass 60 minutes. Travelers say they waited more than two hours.
TSA said there were no staffing shortages Sunday and some staff worked mandatory overtime. Twenty-seven of the 29 security lanes were open during the peak period, which was 8:15 am. to noon.
The TSA and Port of Seattle pointed to arriving cruise ships as part of the reason for the spike in passengers. Roughly 4,000 cruise ship passengers were dropped off every hour on Sunday, according to TSA.
On Monday, security lines were clearing up by the afternoon, with the official TSA app showing wait times around fifteen minutes.
Still, the Port of Seattle advises passengers continue to arrive two hours early. The Port encourages travelers to use the SEA Spot Saver, which allows travelers to save a spot in the security line. | https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/sea-tac-airport-security-lines-monday/281-8eae1828-c286-49b2-84b6-1aefd91e5ffb | 2022-09-20T14:45:50Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/sea-tac-airport-security-lines-monday/281-8eae1828-c286-49b2-84b6-1aefd91e5ffb | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
HELSINKI, Finland — Hollywood's Brad Pitt and Australian musician Nick Cave have debuted as artists in an exhibition in Finland that displays sculptures and ceramics created by the movie star and the singer-songwriter.
The Sara Hilden Art Museum, located in the southern Finnish city of Tampere, was initially scheduled to exhibit solely the wide variety of works by British artist Thomas Houseago — known for his sculptures — but he reportedly persuaded the museum include works by his friends Pitt and Cave.
“Cave and Pitt are already renowned in their respective fields of music and cinema, but this is the first time ever they have exhibited their artwork — pieces which were created during the course of an ongoing dialogue with Houseago,” the Finnish museum said.
Pitt and Cave traveled to Tampere, an university city known for its vibrant culture and music scene, for a pre-opening event on Saturday. Finnish media reported that both men acknowledged being excited and nervous about presenting their art in public for the first time.
Among the nine works on show by the 58-year-old Pitt is a house-shaped structure molded in clear silicon and shot with bullets and a plaster panel depicting a shooting scene.
Pitt reportedly began making ceramic art following his divorce from Angelina Jolie in 2017.
“To me it’s all about self-reflection,” Pitt told the Finnish public broadcaster YLE. “It’s about, you know, where have I gone wrong in my relationships? Where have I missed up?”
“It was borne out of ownership really what I call a radical inventory of self, getting really gruelly honest with me and ... taking account those I may have hurt and moments I've just gotten wrong,” the American Oscar-winning actor and film producer told YLE.
From Cave, known for his dark baritone voice as the front man for his band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, the exhibition features a series of ceramic figurines that depict the life of the devil. He designed, painted and glazed the 17 figures between 2020 and this year.
“I wanted to do devil because I like red. And I like the color red glaze,” Cave told YLE. "Eventually I decided to make the life story of the devil. For me personally, it speaks into something about the idea of forgiveness or the need to be forgiven. It’a very personal work for me.”
The exhibition opened Sunday and runs through Jan. 15, 2023.
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WASHINGTON — Federal officials have rejected a request by a regional airline facing a pilot shortage to hire co-pilots with half the usual minimum amount of flying experience, saying it would reduce safety.
Republic Airways asked for permission to hire pilots with at least 750 hours of flying time if they complete the airline’s training program. However, the Federal Aviation Administration said that it was in the public interest to maintain current standards, which generally require 1,500 flight hours for a co-pilot.
Smaller carriers called regional airlines were once allowed to hire co-pilots, who are called first officers, with as few as 250 hours of flying experience. But the minimum was increased after a 2009 Colgan Air plane flying for Continental Airlines crashed near Buffalo, New York, killing all 49 people on board and one on the ground.
While the minimum is 1,500 hours, pilots with military experience or a degree from an approved university program can qualify with less experience. Republic argued that its program, run by a wholly owned subsidiary, would be comparable to military flight training.
“After full consideration of Republic’s petition for exemption and the public comments, the FAA has determined that the relief requested is not in the public interest and would adversely affect safety,” the FAA said. The FAA also said that Republic’s curriculum and training is not comparable to that of the military.
Republic CEO Bryan Bedford said he was disappointed but not surprised by the FAA’s decision. He said the agency didn’t give the airline’s request the review that it deserved.
“Despite the rhetoric to the contrary, our proposal would enhance safety by providing students a highly structured, mission-specific training approach," Bedford said in a statement. He said Republic's approach would increase the number of pilots and help counter shrinking air service in small and mid-sized communities.
Republic and other regional carriers argue that the FAA must consider new standards for licensing pilots — beyond counting up their flying hours — because of the difficulty and expense of accumulating 1,500 hours in the air. Republic estimated the cost of flight training and tuition leading to a degree at a public university at about $171,000, compared with $75,000 at its academy.
However, the FAA said it is “overly simplistic” to think that granting Republic's request would address “a perceived pilot shortage.”
The nation's largest pilots' union disputes the notion that there is a shortage, saying there are enough qualified pilots if airlines did a better job of retaining pilots, and if regional airlines boost pay and ease grueling work schedules. The union praised the FAA's rejection of the Republic request.
“This decision is a huge win for aviation safety and for the flying public," said Joe DePete, president of the Air Line Pilots Association. He vowed that the union would oppose "any other efforts that seek to evade, undermine, weaken, or repeal first officer qualification, experience, and training requirements."
The FAA received nearly 100 comments on Republic's request, divided between supporting it and opposing it.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A strengthening Hurricane Fiona barreled toward the Turks and Caicos Islands on Tuesday as it strengthened into a Category 3 storm, prompting the government to impose a curfew.
Fiona became a major hurricane overnight headed into Tuesday when it was expected to pass near the British territory of the Turks.
“Storms are unpredictable,” Premier Washington Misick said in a statement from London, where he was attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. “You must therefore take every precaution to ensure your safety.”
Misick was scheduled to return home on Thursday.
The intensifying storm kept dropping copious rain over the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, where a 58-year-old man died after police said he was swept away by a river in the central mountain town of Comerio.
Another death was linked to 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.
The National Guard has rescued more than 900 people as floodwaters continue to rush through towns in eastern and southern Puerto Rico with up to 30 inches (76 centimeters) of rain forecast for some areas. Multiple landslides also were reported.
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.
Authorities said at least 1,300 people and some 250 pets remain in shelters across the island.
Fiona sparked a blackout when it hit Puerto Rico’s southwest corner on Sunday, the anniversary of Hurricane Hugo, which slammed into the island in 1989 as a Category 3 storm.
By Monday night, authorities said they had restored power to more than 114,000 customers on the island of 3.2 million people.
Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi has warned it could take days before everyone has electricity.
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.
Forecasts called for Fiona to grow into a major hurricane of Category 3 or greater. It was on a path to pass close to the Turks and Caicos islands on Tuesday and was not expected to threaten the U.S. mainland.
In the Dominican Republic, authorities reported one death: a man hit by a falling tree. The storm displaced more than 12,400 people and cut off at least two communities.
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.
Fiona previously battered the eastern Caribbean, killing one man in the French territory of Guadeloupe when floodwaters washed his home away, officials said. | https://www.krem.com/article/news/nation-world/hurricane-fiona-gains-strength/507-dc6177b8-dd9d-496f-a387-dbe24f471a8f | 2022-09-20T14:46:15Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/news/nation-world/hurricane-fiona-gains-strength/507-dc6177b8-dd9d-496f-a387-dbe24f471a8f | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Learning a skilled trade can be difficult when not knowing where to look to get experience. West Michigan Works! continues to be a national leader in apprenticeships and recently received recognition from the U.S. Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative for the work they do.
West Michigan Works! currently holds standards for 33 U.S. DOL Registered Apprenticeships, with over 150 active apprentices and nearly 100 participating employers.
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# Anita Loayzat M.D S.H.S ’A11:2/PMC ’\n\nSeni Kuli Lahat Sisyal Aparthiedalah. SENAKAL SHEIK BALONG TABIB MANTINING SEDUNIA ANTIA Loaizat PASUNAK ASSI MAENYEH MUDAN ASSISTANT YOGE BUDHE NAPOK 'Bill Waddle is one for one. Bare knucKed on my hand 'Cuz of how long, this takes so Long . but, you are to blame Bill for 'that too; You got caught with Your hands in this cookie dUc 'And he is sooo pretty To Be Ugly (in black). He' is that old wagon on this rainy (cloud day' in San Fran . cis C. is he is the (WXYZ) — Over the weekend, President Joe Biden said the COVID-19 pandemic is over, and the World Health Organization said it may be coming to a close.
Cases are down in the U.S. and across the world, but the pandemic is not over for people who are suffering from long-COVID. The physical symptoms can last years, and the economic impact can also be life-changing.
Jeff Whitmer has been battling long-COVID. It has affected his family life and his work life. He was working, but he said he had to take breaks throughout the day.
"I still have the severe headaches, body aches, the brain fog. So, it's kind of a combination," he said. "Minor things make it where I'm beyond exhaustive. And that was never me before."
Whitmer is one of millions of American workers battling long-COVID. Despite his symptoms, Whitmer was working. But, a new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research says roughly half a million workers have permanently disappeared from the U.S. workforce. The study says most patients suffering lasting effects of COVID-19 symptoms transitioned from illness directly into retirement.
"You've seen a disproportionate impact of it among older people. So, there I think you see the bigger impact of long-COVID," Michael Greiner, an assistant professor at the Oakland University School of Business Administration said.
According to Greiner, some mature workers with long-COVID decided it wasn't worth it to return to work, and those who did might have cut their hours.
The Minneapolis Fed says more than a quarter of people with long COVID have had their work "impacted". So, they have dropped out of the workforce or reduced work hours. That can slow economic growth nationwide.
"If you have fewer people in the workforce, you're going to have less economic growth. And I think we've actually seen that impact when you look at the GDP figures over the last couple of quarters, which actually have been shrinking," Greiner said.
According to the CDC, 40% of adults have had COVID-19 and one in five have continued symptoms.
"That's 8% of the adult population of the United States. That's a tremendous number," Beaumont infectious diseases Dr. Matthew Sims said.
According to Sims, the unvaccinated and those who have severe COVID-19 are at greater risk of long hauler syndrome. There is no cure. Some recover in weeks to months, while others take months to years.
"For some people, it may be forever," Sims said.
Sims says people trying to recover from long COVID may see pulmonologists, while others will get physical or occupational therapy.
The goal is to help to return to the highest level of function possible. That may also require treatment for depression or anxiety that comes along with suffering from long COVID.
Addressing all of these issues is crucial in getting folks off the sidelines and back into the workforce.
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COLUMBUS, Wis. — Sarah Motiff has voted for Sen. Ron Johnson every time his name appeared on the ballot, starting in 2010 when the Wisconsin Republican was first elected as part of the tea party wave. Fond of his tough views on spending, she began the year planning to support his reelection again.
She became skeptical this summer as the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection reported his office discussed giving then-Vice President Mike Pence certificates with fake presidential electors for Donald Trump from Wisconsin and Michigan, part of a broader push to overturn Joe Biden’s victory. Johnson has downplayed the effort and the certificates were never given to Pence, but Motiff, a political independent, wasn’t convinced.
“I’m not going to lie when I say I’ve had some concerns about some of the reports that have come out,” the 52-year-old nonpartisan city councilwoman from Columbus, Wisconsin, said. “It just put a bad taste in my mouth.”
Nudged further by the June U.S. Supreme Court decision invalidating a woman's constitutional right to an abortion, Motiff is opposing Johnson and supports his Democratic challenger, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, in one of the most fiercely-contested Senate races this year.
“Which was really a hard decision for me because I do think he's done good things in the past," Motiff said of Johnson. “But this is pretty damaging."
Motiff's evolution represents the challenge for Republicans emerging from a tumultuous summer, defined by the court decision, high-profile hearings on former President Donald Trump's actions during the insurrection and intensifying legal scrutiny of his handling of classified information and efforts to overturn the election. Now, a midterm campaign that the GOP hoped would be a referendum on President Joe Biden and the economy is at risk of becoming a comparison of the two parties, putting Republicans in an unexpectedly defensive position.
In politically-divided Wisconsin where recent elections have been decided by a few thousand votes, the outcome could hinge on self-described independent voters like Motiff.
“Having former President Trump so prominently in the news in so many ways makes it easier for Democrats to frame the midterm as a choice between two competing futures as opposed to a referendum on the Democrat governance," said Republican pollster Whit Ayres. “That’s hurting Republicans. It’s distracting from the referendum message and allowing more of a focus on a choice of two different parties."
That tension is playing out in Columbia County, Wisconsin, a constellation of tidy small towns surrounded by rolling dairy farm country, all within commuting distance of Madison.
Statewide, top-of-the-ticket candidates have won by barely a percentage point in the past three elections. Trump won Columbia County by a little more than 500 votes out of 33,000 cast in 2020.
In interviews with more than a dozen independent voters here over two days last week, many were rethinking their support of the GOP this fall.
Steve Gray, a self-described Republican-leaning independent “but never a Trump fan," opposed the June court decision, because he backs abortion rights. But the 61-year-old school maintenance manager also resented what he saw as an unwelcome political power play by out-of-power Republicans.
“Trump stacked the Supreme Court. We all knew he wanted to overturn Roe,” said Gray, of small-town Rio, where Trump won by two votes in 2020. “That decision was a partisan hand grenade Trump threw into this election.”
The court decision “upended the physics of midterm elections," said Jesse Stinebring, a pollster advising several Democratic campaigns.
It gave voters the rare opportunity to judge a policy advance backed by the minority party, distracting them from a pure up-or-down vote on majority Democrats, he said.
“The backlash from a political perspective isn’t directed at the traditional party in power, but is actually reframed in terms of this Republican control of the Supreme Court," Stinebring said.
The decision made Dilaine Noel's vote automatic.
The 29-year-old data analytics director for a Madison-area business said she had never affiliated with either party.
Despite her grievances about Democrats' warring moderate and liberal wings, her support for abortion rights gave her no choice than to vote for the party's candidates this fall.
“By default, I have to move in that direction," said Noel, from small-town Poynette in the Wisconsin River valley. “I'm being forced to."
Mary Percifield is a lifelong independent voter who says the abortion decision motivated her to vote Democratic because she worries the court might overturn other rights.
“A right has been taken away from us," the 68-year-old customer service representative from Pardeeville, said. “I question if a woman's right to vote will be taken away. A woman's right for birth control."
Independent voters who lean neither Democrat nor Republican nationally preferred Biden over Trump, 52% to 37% in 2020, and preferred Democrats over Republicans in U.S. House races by a similar margin in the 2018 midterms, according to AP VoteCast. Independents who lean neither Democrat nor Republican made up 5% of the 2020 electorate and 12% in 2018. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/gops-election-year-standing-with-independents-at-risk/article_e5afed82-3882-11ed-85ee-efb5d9ca3309.html | 2022-09-20T14:50:59Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/gops-election-year-standing-with-independents-at-risk/article_e5afed82-3882-11ed-85ee-efb5d9ca3309.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
I7-year-old girl allegedly raped, murdered inside church in Ibadan
Police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect, Tosin Kolade for the alleged defilement and murder of a 17-year-old girl inside the auditorium of a church at Olodo in Egbeda local government area of Oyo State.
The girl was said to be on her way to church for service when the suspected rapist under a false pretence sought her assistance in his own Church that is close by.
The suspect who was paraded before the newsmen at the State Police Headquarter, Eleyele, Ibadan on Tuesday has confessed to the crime.
The suspect in an interview with the newsmen said his mother is a member of the sanitation department in the Church, hence his access to the key of the Church.
His confessional statement, “I left where I was learning a vocational trade on a fateful day for the church under the pretence that I was sick.
“I left home after picking up the entrance key and left for church, noting that my mother is a worker in the church and a member of the sanitation department. I pretended to be arranging the chairs of the Church when I saw Ifeoluwa passing by. I sought her assistance not knowing what was running in my mind and she obliged.
“I forcefully demanded her mobile phone and the password but she resisted. This resulted in a scuffle between us.
“She fell down and hit her head on the floor. This gave me the opportunity to rape before she gave up the ghost inside the church.”
Corroborating his narration in their report, the Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso stated, “On Friday, 17/09/2022 at about 2030hrs, the Command through Operatives attached to Iyana-Offa Divisional Police Headquarters were intimated about the sudden disappearance of a (17) seventeen-year-old female who according to the report left for church at about 1600hrs and was yet to return home.
“A search party was immediately organised to demystify all possible angles to the disappearance, while this was ongoing as a call was placed to the Parents of the deceased by an unknown caller stating clearly the deceased had been abducted.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the lifeless body of the deceased who was later found beside a Bible School at Olodo Area, with bloody genitalia, coupled with signs of struggling might have been manhandled before her eventual untimely death.
“In addition to the above, the Command has in its custody through diligent technological driven intelligence and investigation one Kolade Tosin ‘m’ 20yrs who has voluntarily confessed to committing the sinister action.
“Investigation continues as the case is closely monitored by the State Criminal Investigation Department with the assurances of immediate updates as soon as we have them at the disposal.”
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Senate effects minor reshuffle of standing committees
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has announced minor changes to the chairmanship of the Senate standing committees.
Following the announcement, the former Senate Leader, Senator Abdullahi Yahaya (PDP Kebbi North), now chairs the committee of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Also, Senator Smart Adeyemi(APC Kogi-West) who was the former chairman of committee on Aviation has been moved to Chair the committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Meanwhile, Senator Biodun Olujimi(PDP Ekiti South) formerly with the Committee on Diaspora and Inter-Governmental Agencies has been assigned to Chair the committee on Aviation.
Also the former Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Ibrahim Danbata, is to head the committee on Security and Intelligence while Senator Michael Nnachi(PDP Ebonyi South) is now the Chairman Senate Committee on Diaspora and Inter-Governmental Agencies.
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Senate to screen Ariwoola as CJN on Wednesday
The Senate has concluded plans to screen the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Wednesday this week for confirmation of his appointment in a substantive capacity.
The screening and possible confirmation of Justice Ariwoola by the Senate was announced on Tuesday, at the plenary by the President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan.
Lawan accordingly appealed to all senators to be present in plenary on Wednesday for the required rigorous drilling of the Acting CJN for substantive capacity as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.
“Distinguished colleagues, tomorrow, Wednesday, 21st September 2022, has been fixed for screening and possible confirmation of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
“Please, as usual, we all need to be at plenary during the screening exercise,” he said.
Letter for confirmation of Justice Ariwoola as Chief Justice of Nigeria was received by the Senate on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, from President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Senate could not consider the request as it adjourned for the annual long recess the following day, Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
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Thiruvananthapuram: Governor Arif Muhammad Khan has not only made it clear that he would not give his assent to the University Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2022 but on Tuesday acted as if such a Bill has not even been passed in the Assembly.
In what is seen as a highly provocative move, the Governor has asked the Kerala University to immediately nominate the Senate member to the three-member search-cum-selection panel formed to select a new vice chancellor for Kerala university. The tenure of the incumbent, V P Mahadevan Pillai, will expire soon, on October 24.
Had the University Laws (Amendment) Bill, which was passed in the Assembly on September 1, got the Governor's assent, the selection of the new Kerala University VC would have been governed by this new statute.
Since the Bill is still pending with the Governor, legal experts say the existing law would prevail. But the question is whether the Governor has the authority to indefinitely postpone his decision on a Bill passed by the Assembly.
As per the existing law, the search panel is a three-member body consisting of the nominees of the Chancellor, the University Grants Commission chairman and the University Senate. The Chancellor's and the UGC chairman's nominees have already been fixed but the Senate nominee has still not been announced.
Earlier, there was a move to nominate Planning Board vice-chairman V K Ramachandran as the Senate nominee but the decision was set aside. Despite the Governor's insistence, the Senate refused to name its nominee.
The delay was purposeful because by then it was clear the government would amend the University Laws to expand the composition of the search committee to give the government a decisive say in the appointment of vice-chancellors.
In its present form, it is felt that the Chancellor could sway the decision to his liking as, along with the nominee of the UGC chairman, he has the upper hand in the three-member body. In fact, till Governor Khan turned abrasive, the Chancellor's nominee was traditionally provided by the government. But this time, the Chancellor himself decided his nominee.
The University Laws (Amendment) Bill has increased the composition of the search-cum-selection from three to five. The two members added are affiliated to the state government: nominees of the state government and the vice chairman of the Kerala State Higher Education Council. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/09/20/kerala-varsity-vc-governor-asks-senate-to-provide-nominee.html | 2022-09-20T14:54:04Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/09/20/kerala-varsity-vc-governor-asks-senate-to-provide-nominee.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Kozhikode: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) and its feeder organisations have sharpened its attack on the Kozhikode district police for taking action against a few activists of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) who brutally attacked a security guard at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital recently. Meanwhile, the man who was at receiving end of their fury has vowed to pursue the case until the assailants are punished.
The injured security guard, Dineshan, said that there was no question of withdrawing the case.
"If needed, the case would be fought till the Supreme Court," he averred.
"Last time, the same group attacked another security personnel, but the case was withdrawn under pressure. The same tactics were employed this time too though indirectly. Attempts were made through the hospital authorities to withdraw the case. I am determined to pursue the case so that the accused could be brought before the law.
"I had undergone a surgery in the backbone earlier. I told them not to beat me. But they did not hear my plea. They kicked me on my chest. My rib was fractured. Even CPM workers from my native place, who came to see me, condemned the attack."
"I have wife and two daughters on my side. But they are so helpless that they can only cry along with me," added Dineshan, who is a resident of Narikunni.
Advocate threatened
Meanwhile, Dineshan's lawyer Babila Ummer alleged that she was threatened by a group of DYFI workers, who accompanied the accused, at the court room.
She was allegedly threatened by the DYFI workers twice.
The Judicial Magistrate Court will hear her private complaint on Tuesday.
CPM reaction baffles police
The targeting of the cops by the CPM following the arrest of the accused has baffled many in the Kerala Police. It could be a ploy to prevent the force from taking further action against its men involved in the incident.
What angered the CPM was that the police searched the house of the wanted DYFI leader, who is the son of a local CPM leader, and the houses of his relatives.
A section in the State police is peeved with the CPM reaction. The police did not actually do anything to discredit or upset any CPM or DYFI leaders in connection with the case.
In fact, the police had initially tried everything at its disposal to delay the arrest of the accused. The police investigation went on at a slow pace in the beginning. The police claimed that the accused were at large.
The police began actively pursuing the case after the magistrate court took up the private complaint filed by Dineshan on September 5 and thereafter denied bail to the accused DYFI workers.
The five accused surrendered before the court on the night of September 5, but two comrades are yet to be caught. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/09/20/security-guard-targeted-by-dyfi-activists-vows-to-pursue-case-.amp.html | 2022-09-20T14:54:23Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/09/20/security-guard-targeted-by-dyfi-activists-vows-to-pursue-case-.amp.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Singer Elton John will perform at the White House Friday night, according to a release from the White House.
There is a large tent being erected on the South Lawn for the event, the construction of which began Monday, a White House official told CNN. Approximately 2,000 guests have been invited to attend and the concert has been in the works for several months, the official said.
John is performing at the White House for an evening titled, "A Night When Hope and History Rhyme," for a concert in a collaboration with A&E Networks and The History Channel. The concert will air on television at a date to be determined, the official said.
According to the release, the event will "celebrate the unifying and healing power of music, commend the life and work of Sir Elton John, and honor the everyday history-makers in the audience, including teachers, nurses, frontline workers, mental health advocates, students, LGBTQ+ advocates and more." President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden will make remarks during the evening. A&E Networks and The History Channel are paying for the event, according to the White House.
A White House official told CNN that John's team "expressed an interest on his behalf in playing again at the White House." In 1998, John was invited by then-President Bill Clinton to entertain at a State Dinner for then-British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
The Friday event title comes from a line in Seamus Heaney's poem, "The Cure of Troy." Biden has often cited Heaney as his favorite poet, and the President has used the "when hope and history rhyme" line from the poem several times during his political career, including at his acceptance speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
The last stanza of the poem reads:
"That means someone is hearing
The outcry and the birth-cry
Of new life at its term.
It means once in a lifetime
That justice can rise up
And hope and history rhyme."
The connection between Biden and John was revealed in Biden's 2017 memoir, "Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose." Biden wrote he used to listen to John's music with his sons, Beau and Hunter Biden, and years later, when Beau was ill with brain cancer, Biden would sing the artist's songs to him in the hospital.
John is scheduled to perform a concert at Nationals Park on Saturday night.
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The rout in bonds today is a real problem.
US 10-year yields have extended the increase to 9 basis points, hitting 3.58%. The likely trigger today was the awful PPI report in Germany at 45.8% vs 37.1% y/y expected. That raises they risk the ECB will have to hike the bloc into a brutal recession.
Where the rubber really meets the road in bonds isn't in pensions switching out of equities to fixed income allocations (though that's certainly happening, as BofA reported today) it's in business activity slowing down.
The junk bond market appears to be freezing up. Today, Tellurian ($TELL) pulled a proposed bond issuance. These were proposed 11.25%, 5-year notes alongside warrants. The company didn't offer an explanation but it's an LNG exporter and that's possibly the single hottest spot in the entire globe right now. If they can't raise money, who can?
That's not to say the company doesn't have problems, investors have cried poor governance and a plant would cost $11 billion.
At the same time, junk spreads aren't blowing out more broadly. They tightened yesterday and over the past 10 days but new deals are tough to fund. The $16.5 billion LBO of Citrix is going to be expensive. IFR reports that earlier talk was 8.5-9% but that's moved up to 9.5-9.75% and is due to price today.
This is a market that's crying out for help from the Fed and if Powell doesn't offer any help, this could be just the beginning. | https://www.forexlive.com/news/is-this-the-tell-20220920/ | 2022-09-20T15:05:01Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/news/is-this-the-tell-20220920/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The EURUSD moved down to test the support area near the 0.99515 level. I have been speaking to that level since last week.
Recall the level corresponds with the low from July 14 (not shown). That was the stall of the trend move down at the time.
In August and early September the price traded above and below the 0.99515 level but started to reestablish a floor near the level last week (on September 14). On Friday, the pair dipped below the level only to bounce back quickly and return back to the high resistance near 1.0035 a short time later.
Today, the Asian session high, broke above that swing high, but like the break lower on Friday, the price quickly failed. Also, like Friday, the failure sent the pair to the opposite extreme (i.e. the 0.99515 level). Buyers have pushed the price back higher and toward the broken 100 hour MA at 0.9995.
So the dynamics remain the same.
- Move below 0.99515 and stay below is more bearish.
- Move above 1.0035 and stay above is more bullish.
- Be on the lookout for failed breaks although as time goes by, there will be a catalyst for a break and run.
Fundamentally, the inflation reading out of Germany was shocking today (+7.9% for the month). That is not good for the economy and the EURUSD moved lower. With inflation so high and the Fed tightening with low unemployment, it should keep the EURUSD under pressure. However that could keep inflation higher in Europe too. It is a mess.
Stocks remain under pressure with the Dow -392 points or -1.26%. The S&P is donwn -1.27% and the Nasdaq is down -0.96%. The 2 year is steady just below 4% at 3.975%. The 10 year is also steady but up at 3.585% or +9.3 basis points. | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/eurusd-keeps-above-the-support-target-after-another-retest-20220920/ | 2022-09-20T15:05:13Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/eurusd-keeps-above-the-support-target-after-another-retest-20220920/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The U.S. Border Patrol says it has not released any migrants on the streets of El Paso since last Friday.
The agency last week was forced to release more than 1,000 migrants on parole due to overcrowding at both its Central Processing Center and area nonprofit shelters that usually take them in. But stepped-up efforts from local governments and shifting migration patterns have provided a respite.
“We are up to 1,500 daily encounters in the month of September. It has not let up, on the contrary, we had been averaging 1,300 a day,” said U.S. Border Patrol spokesman Carlos A. Rivera. “We caught a break in that we are not experiencing the big groups of 200 to 400 at one shot. (And) when we have more places to turn these migrants over, that helps us with not doing provisional releases.”
Border Report last week witnessed hundreds of individuals crossing the Rio Grande from Juarez, Mexico, to El Paso, Texas, just west of the Paso del Norte International Bridge. Most of the migrants were from Venezuela and said Juarez cab drivers gave them a ride to that spot.
The Border Patrol said most migrants coming across this month are “not amenable to Title 42 expulsions,” which is one of the factors that led to the street releases.
But on Friday, the city of El Paso’s Office of Emergency Management unveiled a processing site on Railroad Drive where released migrants with sponsors or financial resources of their own are being routed to charter buses.
On Monday, the El Paso County Commissioners moved to establish their own Migrant Support Services Center, instructing staff to negotiate a contract of up to $6.9 million for services with The Providencia Group LLC of Ashburn, Virginia, to operate the center. A rental contract for a facility was pending with another company. Once operational, the center will process between 250 to 600 paroled migrants a day, county commissioners said.
The center would only deal with migrants who already have sponsors and are on their way out of the city; migrants without sponsors or means to leave would be routed to nonprofits, county staff told County Judge Ricardo Samaniego.
The funds would eventually be reimbursed to the county by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), but would come from the county’s general fund, specifically the economic impact initiative.
County Auditor Edward A. Dion warned commissioners that FEMA is reimbursing local governments on a quarterly basis, and cautioned that the plan is contemplating a one-year services contract with the option to extend for a second year.
Community Services Executive Director Irene Valenzuela said any concerns from staff or commissioners could be addressed during contract negotiations.
Meantime, only a handful of Venezuelans on Monday could be seen behind the Greyhound Bus Station, which in the past week became a gathering point for hundreds of these South American asylum-seekers. “We are very happy, brother. We are going to Atlanta in a few hours,” said a Venezuelan who said his name was Jacobo.
He and two travel companions said they’re fleeing low wages in Venezuela, a country ruled by populist regimes since the early 2000s. They said they picked Atlanta because of job opportunities there.
Atlanta Hispanic nonprofits like Casa Alterna are telling local news media most newly arrived migrants there are coming from Texas. | https://www.wwlp.com/border-report-tour/migrant-encounters-in-el-paso-up-to-1500-a-day/ | 2022-09-20T15:08:10Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/border-report-tour/migrant-encounters-in-el-paso-up-to-1500-a-day/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Ukraine dominates UN General Assembly
NEW YORK — The war in Ukraine is set to dominate this week's UN General Assembly meeting, overshadowing other global dilemmas like food security, climate change and other political and humanitarian crises around the world.
Why it matters: The Biden administration is intent on keeping up the pressure on Moscow, but some developing countries and aid groups have expressed concern that diplomatic skirmishes over the war will undermine a key opportunity to address other crises that deserve attention.
What they're saying: Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for Secretary-General António Guterres, said the war "does take up a lot of the space" and can make it harder to build momentum and consensus on other issues.
- Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso told Axios in an interview that the focus on Ukraine is understandable — as long as the big powers recognize that the knock-on effects of soaring food and fuel prices are hitting smaller, poorer countries hardest.
- However, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the UN, argued ahead of the summit that those concerns were misplaced, as the war "will not be the only thing that we're dealing with." The U.S. and African and European Unions will co-host a summit on food security, for example.
Driving the news: Kicking off the six-day procession of speeches just now, Guterres called attention to the array of crises unfolding "far from the spotlight" — from Ethiopia, to Haiti, to Myanmar and beyond.
- He also acknowledged that rather than taking collective action, the international community — and the UN itself — had been "paralyzed" by "geopolitical divides."
- That paralysis will be on display Thursday, when Secretary of State Tony Blinken, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and their counterparts are expected to discuss Ukraine at the UN Security Council. Russia is outnumbered on the council, but wields a veto.
The big picture: The UN General Assembly is back at full force for the first time in three years.
- The past two annual gatherings were derailed by COVID-19, but the pandemic has slipped down the agenda and most delegates are wandering UN HQ maskless.
What to watch: President Biden forfeited the prime U.S. speaking slot this morning (always second after Brazil) to travel back from Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, and will instead speak on Wednesday.
- China and Russia won't address the forum until Saturday, because both Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are staying home, and ministerial-level officials get the later speaking slots.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, however, is slated to address the forum remotely on Wednesday. | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/20/ukraine-unga-world-crises | 2022-09-20T15:08:49Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/20/ukraine-unga-world-crises | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Confessions of a Community College Dean
In which a veteran of cultural studies seminars in the 1990s moves into academic administration and finds himself a married suburban father of two. Foucault, plus lawn care.
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Noncredit Programs: It’s Complicated
Responding to a piece in the Chronicle.
Lee Gardner has an uncommonly good piece in the Chronicle this week about noncredit programs at community colleges. It’s worth the read. Rather than repeating its points, I’ll offer some commentary.
Gardner makes a mistake of overstatement at one point when he claims that noncredit programs aren’t eligible for financial aid. Most aren’t eligible for federal financial aid, although a few denominated in “clock hours” (don’t ask) are. Some states also offer support—either programmatic or attached to the student—for certain noncredit workforce programs. The most common case, unmentioned in the piece, is grant support. Without grants—either public or private—most adult basic education courses (English as a second language, GED, adult literacy) couldn’t happen.
In states that don’t offer support for it, noncredit offerings are supposed to be either self-supporting or profitable. That’s why noncredit ESL sections, for example, are typically offered in much lower numbers than local demand would justify, leading to waiting lists. If they had more funding, many colleges would happily offer more ESL.
The division between credit-bearing ESL and noncredit ESL is a much larger and more complicated issue for another day.
Gardner notes correctly that most states have much more robust data collection on credit programs than on noncredit. It isn’t entirely barren, though; most grants have data-reporting requirements, so most grant-funded programs should already have some records. That said, record keeping will necessarily be much more complex in the noncredit world because records aren’t tied to the credit hour or the academic semester. From the standpoint of a working adult, that’s a feature, not a bug; it allows noncredit programs to run on whatever calendars make sense locally. That’s why it’s easier to run competency-based programs on the noncredit side. If you aren’t using the credit hour anyway, then breaking away from it is easier. But when the only common denominator is financial, building a uniform record-keeping system around student success will take some work.
The real strength of Gardner’s piece for me is in looking at the second level of data that often goes unreported. The story of the C.N.A. program whose graduates lasted an average of less than six months on the job before leaving for better pay rang true. What sometimes looks like an absence of trained people is often, in fact, an absence of reasonable pay and/or working conditions. To the extent that certain short-term training programs inadvertently allow employers to get away with terrible behavior, good data could help build the argument for redirecting resources in more useful directions. A simpleminded equation of “more graduates = better” ignores the reality of the job market. It defeats the purpose. But gathering data like those and reading them correctly requires a willingness to tell a story that flies in the face of the current political culture.
Whether political leaders are willing to hold private employers accountable remains to be seen.
The single greatest surprise for me around noncredit programs is the number of people—both students and the general public—who don’t understand the distinction between credit and noncredit. Not too long ago, someone pointedly asked me why my college didn’t award transfer credit for students in a program that their school offered. When I responded, “We don’t award credit to our own students, either,” she was at a loss. The issue wasn’t disparate treatment; the issue was that noncredit programs don’t award credit. I have had variations on that conversation with state officials, education leaders and parents.
To the extent that there’s a unit of exchange between noncredit and credit, it’s usually in the form of third-party, industry-recognized credentials. That can be a ServSafe certification, a C.N.A. certificate, an ASE certification or the like. In turn, those certifications often either bring recognition for credit or serve as prerequisites for credit. Equity-minded grants sometimes cover the costs of exams for low-income students in cases like those, which is terrific. Of course, many students who pursue those credentials already have degrees and are either changing careers or advancing in their careers, so they may see academic credit as being beside the point.
All of that said, I really have to recommend the article itself. It gets some key questions right and does it in a clear and accessible way. We need to start taking the issues with noncredit programs seriously.
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Buenos Aires: In convenience stores around Argentina, kids - and their parents - are caught up in a new craze: the hunt for soccer World Cup stickers that have driven the already sport-mad country into a frenzy and left many shops with no stock left to sell.
In the birthplace of soccer legends Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, signs in some shop windows read "no more stickers or albums", referring to the 2022 collectible sticker albums ahead of the November tournament in Qatar.
The trend has generated a wave of social media memes and satire, and even the creation of an app that allows you to track where to get the coveted stickers. New stock has been selling out in a matter of hours.
"It's frustrating not being able to find any," said Exequiel Claverie, a 38-year-old media professional and father of three children who are fans of local club River Plate.
"I arrive home every day to (my children) saying: 'Hey dad, did you buy stickers?' There are none!"
Argentina, which won the Copa America last year, will head to Qatar along with other Latin American and Central American countries Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, Mexico and Costa Rica.
Sticker manufacturer Italy's Panini says this year many adults are also collecting stickers, adding to demand.
The suggested price of a package of five stickers is 150 pesos (close to a dollar at the official rate), but the shortage has led to prices doubling or tripling in informal markets, including one at Buenos Aires' Rivadavia park.
Completing the 600-sticker album could cost an estimated 20,000 pesos, a steep amount in a country facing deep inflation and a serious economic crisis.
"The full cost of filling the album is a lot. In reality though you rarely have to buy it all yourself: Grandma or auntie always gives you a gift," said Lucas Perrone, 39, a graphic designer, as he put stickers into the book with his two kids. | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2022/09/20/hunt-for-world-cup-stickers-drive-argentina-into-a-frenzy.amp.html | 2022-09-20T15:11:22Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2022/09/20/hunt-for-world-cup-stickers-drive-argentina-into-a-frenzy.amp.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Virginia Commonwealth Pays $1M to Settle Hazing Suit
Virginia Commonwealth University will pay $995,000 to the family of Adam Oakes, who died last year in a hazing incident, the Associated Press reported.
The agreement also requires the university to make additional changes to its fraternity and sorority life to discourage hazing. In the future, VCU students must complete 12 credit hours before joining a fraternity or sorority.
“This is a blueprint to foster a safer and healthier community for students who are part of fraternities and sororities and to create a climate of respect and inclusion that is needed for academic success,” said a joint statement of the university and the family.
Oakes, 19, had received a bid to the Delta Chi fraternity and was told to drink a large bottle of whiskey in February 2021. The freshman was found dead the next morning.
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After being injured late in Lutheran North’s season-opening victory against Hazelwood Central, senior running back Ricky Dixon’s season seemed in peril.
He had rushed for 129 yards on 19 carries and a touchdown, but there would be no celebration. After laying on the field several minutes, Dixon was transported by ambulance to a hospital.
Dixon has returned after the frightening incident, and helped the Crusaders tame the Westminster Wildcats 73-0 in a Metro Athletic League contest on Sept. 16, 2022.
Lutheran North takes on rival Lutheran South on Sept. 23.
The prep football season seems to be in a hurry-up offense as we are at the midpoint following this weekend’s upcoming games. Here are some of the top Week Four individual performances from last weekend’s action.
*Wide receiver Ryan Wingo of SLUH had four receptions for 124 yards and two touchdowns in the Jr. Billikens’ 43-15 victory over Vashon.
*Running back Marvin Burks of Cardinal Ritter rushed for 218 yards on 14 carries and two touchdowns in the Lions 40-14 victory over Helias.
*Quarterback Byron McNair of Pattonville completed 10 of 16 passes for 167 yards and a touchdown in the Pirates 29-17 victory over Lindbergh.
*Quarterback A.J. Raines of Timberland completed 32 of 44 passes for 489 yards and six touchdowns in the T-Wolves 59-56 victory over Fort Zumwalt West.
*Running back Jamal Roberts of St. Mary’s rushed for 238 yards on 15 carries and five touchdowns in the Dragons’ 56-20 victory over Lutheran St. Charles.
*Wide receiver Tank Billings of Timberland had seven receptions for 170 yards and two touchdowns in the T-Wolves 59-56 victory over Fort Zumwalt West.
*Quarterback Jayden Barnett of Ritenour completed 20 of 31 passes for 409 yards and two touchdowns in the Huskies’ 34-20 victory over Fox.
*Running back Steve Hall of MICDS rushed for 128 yards and scored three touchdowns in the Rams’ 45-7 victory over Priory.
*Linebacker Dominic Dixon of East St. Louis had nine tackles, one sack and a forced fumble in the Flyers’ 57-0 victory over Belleville West.
*Quarterback Colt Michael of O’Fallon threw three touchdown passes in the Panthers come-from-behind 32-21 victory over Edwardsvlle.
*Running back Kevin Emmanuel of Eureka rushed for 219 yards on 36 carries and two touchdowns in the Wildcats’ 35-28 victory over Marquette.
*Quarterback Omar Hopkins of Kirkwood completed 12 of 16 passes for 202 yards and two touchdowns in the Pioneers’ 36-18 victory over Hazelwood Central.
*Quarterback Robert Battle of East St. Louis completed 19 of 29 passes for 232 yards and two touchdowns in the Flyers’ 57-0 victory over Belleville East.
*What’s on Tap for Week 4
CBC (3-1) at DeSmet (3-1), Friday, 6 p.m.
Francis Howell (4-0) at Troy (3-1), Friday, 7 p.m.
Timberland (4-0) at Francis Howell Central (3-1), Friday, 7 p.m.
Lutheran St. Charles (3-1) at Cardinal Ritter (4-0), Friday, 7 p.m.
East St. Louis (2-2) at O’Fallon (4-0), Saturday, 1 p.m.
Duchesne (2-2) at St. Mary’s (3-1), Friday, 7 p.m.
Lift for Life (3-1) at Brentwood (4-0), Friday, 7 p.m.
Lindbergh (3-1) at Summit (3-1), Friday, 7 p.m.
Parkway North (3-1) at Ladue (2-2), Friday, 7 p.m.
Oakville (3-1) at Eureka (4-0), Friday, 7 p.m.
*Shannon Dowell commits to Illinois State
O’Fallon High girls’ basketball standout Shannon Dowell gave a verbal commitment to Illinois State University last weekend. A 5’10” senior guard, Dowell is one of the top returning players | https://www.stlamerican.com/sports/local_sports/dixon-dazzling-in-impressive-lutheran-north-victory/article_5a513e90-3881-11ed-83b7-13913899f9bb.html | 2022-09-20T15:14:35Z | stlamerican.com | control | https://www.stlamerican.com/sports/local_sports/dixon-dazzling-in-impressive-lutheran-north-victory/article_5a513e90-3881-11ed-83b7-13913899f9bb.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
With Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson serving as majority owner of the revamped XFL, diversity and opportunity have been buzz words as the 2023 season nears its February kickoff.
St. Louis has been granted a franchise; however, the team will not have a Black head coach as it did during the short-lived 2020 season.
Anthony Becht, a former tight end with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, St. Louis Rams, Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs, will be at the helm instead of former head coach Jonathan Hayes.
If Hayes has a problem with not being hired by the XFL to return to St. Louis, he will have a chance to get even. He has been hired as Dallas Renegades offensive coordinator.
Becht’s staff, which does include several Black coaches, has a few recognizable names from Rams’ glory days. They include defensive line coach La’Roi Glover and receivers coach Rickey Proehl. Former NFL All Pro safety Donnie Abraham will serve as defensive coordinator.
Other coaches include former Mizzou defensive coordinator Dave Steckel, linebackers coach, and former NFL quarterback Bruce Gradkowski as offensive coordinator.
The XFL’s Black coaches are Terrell Buckley, XFL Orlando; Rod Woodson, XFL Las Vegas; Hines Ward, XFL San Antonio; and Reggie Barlow, XFL Washington, D.C.
Anastasia Ali will serve as the XFL St. Louis director of team operations. Before joining the XFL, Ali was NFL director of business operations and strategy of football operations.
In that role, she helped plan and execute programs and initiatives that support football operations’ strategic priorities,” according to a job posting by the NFL at glassdoor.com.
I wondered why she would leave that job for her role in St. Louis, and the job post explained at least part of her motivation.
The NFL made an estimated $9.8 billion during the 2021 season, with each of its 32 teams receiving $309.2 million. We know this because the Green Bay Packers operate as a “not-for-profit,” is publicly held, and must disclose its dealings with the league.
Commissioner Roger Goodell earns $35 million annually, not including bonuses which more than doubled his compensation in 2021.
The job that Ali held pays between $57,000 and $85,000, according to the job post at glassdoor.com.
Ali is joining league with more financial stability then the past two XFL attempts.
The 2023 season will begin on February 18, 2023, a week after Super Bowl LVII. It has signed deals with The Walt Disney Company and ESPN that will run through 2027. Games will be aired on ABC, the ESPN networks, and FX.
The Reid Roundup
Good to see Missouri 5-star recruit Luther Burden returning punts, as I suggested in last week’s SportsEye. It was an obvious move. Burden rewarded coach Eli Drinkwitz’ tardy confidence in his skill with a 78-yard touchdown return against Abilene Christian University last Saturday…I chatted with a source close to local high school and Missouri football about Burden’s lack of use during the 2022 season. “It’s weird. Something’s weird,” he said…Any chance Nebraska interim coach Mickey Joseph had of landing the job permanently probably went up in flames when Oklahoma broiled the Cornhuskers 49-14. Joseph took over last week when Scott Frost was fired after three games…Mickey Joseph is a brother of Vance Joseph, former Denver Broncos head coach and current Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator…Arizona State and its former head coach Herm Edwards agreed to part ways on Sunday following the Sun Devils’ defeat at the hands of Easter Michigan. ASU is under investigation for recruiting violations, including hosting recruits and parents on campus during the COVID-19 shutdown in 2020…While Albert Pujols continues his pursuit of 700 home runs, Aaron Judge’s attempt to top 61 home runs for the New York Yankees is just as intriguing. Judge will be considered “the real single-season home run king,” if he reaches 62 or more. Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, and Barry Bonds had a little help…An anonymous NBA Eastern Conference coach told Sean Deveney of heavy.com that Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has “a gaping hole” in his game, which is playing in the post. “The real superstar forwards, like Kevin Durant, like LeBron James, like Giannis Antetokounmpo, like Kawhi Leonard, they’re all finding ways to get themselves easy buckets in the post. If he wants to get to their level, he has to work on that.” | https://www.stlamerican.com/sports/sports_columnists/sports_eye/xfl-st-louis-will-rock-on-with-diverse-staff/article_552181c0-3884-11ed-bfd6-1fdaa8572de0.html | 2022-09-20T15:14:42Z | stlamerican.com | control | https://www.stlamerican.com/sports/sports_columnists/sports_eye/xfl-st-louis-will-rock-on-with-diverse-staff/article_552181c0-3884-11ed-bfd6-1fdaa8572de0.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
As a child I made yearly sojourns to my grandparents' home in Oakland, Calif. Next door, in the middle of chest-high weeds, sat a lush grapefruit tree. The property was vacant; ivy climbed the walls, the windows gathered dust and grime. But the grapefruit tree sat in the midst of the neglect and despite it all continued to simply be fruitful.
As the youngest and smallest, I would be hoisted over the fence by an uncle or cousin to retrieve giant softball-sized fruits for our morning juice. The novelty of this made an impression on me. Here was fresh fruit that nobody wanted. And it was free. Free! And maybe just a little illicit. All you had to do was jump a fence (and we know that some of the best memories involve fence jumping).
This set me on a long journey toward urban foraging.
Of course, there are foragers out there who put me to shame. They mean business. They forage rare mushrooms and laboriously process pokeweed into long-forgotten delicacies. I guess we're even foraging seaweed now.
But for me, it's about simple, tasty fruit. Urban and suburban fruit that someone planted but long ago decided was a hassle. Peaches, to me, are the real crown jewel of urban foraging. They're around, but rarely get quite enough water while developing. Plums? Easy to find around me. Sour cherries? Delightful and surprisingly common, if you don't mind the occasional worm. Let's not even get into the oft-overlooked serviceberry or the (tasteless, in my opinion) white and black mulberry.
This isn't forbidden fruit — this is forgotten fruit, and believe it or not, it's everywhere. Don't believe me? Let me give you just a few examples.
The DSCC tells me to get lost, and opens my eyes
I came to D.C. after finishing college and spent most of the past decade living and biking around the verdant Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Early on in my time in the city, I was biking when I noticed a dramatic old apple tree hanging over a wall near the Supreme Court. My mind ran wild, imagining this as a tree that had been on this stately property for hundreds of years, probably planted by some senator or congressman.
I picked two apples and took them home, but they weren't ripe. Every day I passed this tree and, weirdo that I am, dreamed about the pies I'd make with these apples when September came.
When the apples finally ripened, I tried to find the owner of the tree and ask for permission to pick at least the ones hanging over the sidewalk. I probably could have just done it, but I asked anyway. I walked to the door of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and knocked. No one was in, so I gave them a call the next day.
They told me to kindly screw off. The next week the tree was drastically cut back. Travesty of travesties. If I ever get to interview a senate candidate, I'll be sure to ask them their position on apples.
But after that my eyes began to open.
A "surfeit" of plums
The next year I noticed a cherry plum tree near Stanton Park, loaded with small fruits hanging 5 feet overhead. I tasted one. It was tart, sweet and refreshing. Scribbling my number on a sheet of paper, I left a note asking for permission. The owner quickly texted her approval back to me, saying something along the lines of "Please do! We have a surfeit this year. Just don't stand on the fence to get them." Surfeit. I always liked that ... a veritable surfeit.
I gerry-rigged a fruit picker with a broom stick, a wire hanger, and a pair of panty-hose and returned, dragging my fiancée (now wife) with me. We picked about a bushel on a humid June evening, as the stuffy Capitol Hill commuters walked past, shooting us odd looks.
You get used to the looks, when you're picking fruit in a city. By this point, I'm strengthened by the glares, the scoffs, the incredulity. "Ew, what are you doing? Are you sure you can eat that?"
Yes! It's a fruit tree. And it's making delicious fruit! And you're ignoring it! How rude!
And with all our plums we made a jam. It was too tart, if I'm honest, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I had made 8 pints of half-decent jam from plums that everyone else except the birds thought was garbage.
In an ever modernizing world, where we drift further and further from subsistence (for good reason I might add), the act of foraging provides us an opportunity to remember our biology; to recall the simplicity of survival. All the things I thought I needed – the accolades, the cool vacations, the meaningful job – pale in comparison to a delicious piece of neglected fruit.
Ponce De Leon's mangos and a garden-like city
Recently, my wife and I got to visit Puerto Rico for our 5-year anniversary. After a long, hot day of exploring the forts and streets of Old San Juan, my wife and I were exhausted and dehydrated. We had wandered onto the grounds of Ponce De Leon's 16th century mansion, Casa Blanca, but were at odds about whether it was worth exploring. Blood sugar was crashing and we were about to get in one of those classic vacation arguments about nothing in particular.
We walked around the old house, and into the well-kept gardens. I smelled something sweet, then stepped on something squishy. I looked down and found...mangoes. Small mangoes falling from an ancient mango tree overhead.
And it was a gift. Perfectly ripe, sweet, and juicy. This mango single-handedly salvaged our day.
Some fellow tourists were walking past. I excitedly told these strangers about the amazing opportunity of mangoes. They avoided eye contact and continued walking.
In the beginning of the Bible, there is a garden – Eden – filled with all kinds of trees, "trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food". It's described as a perfect paradise — uncultivated, yet fruitful. Raw, wild, untamed. Most people know this story.
But many do not know that the very last chapter of the Bible brings back this motif, and twists it. There, in the midst of some absolutely bizarre apocalyptic prophecy, is a description of the new paradise. Except instead of a raw, uncultivated wilderness, we find a lavish city with streets of gold and gates of pearl. Through the center of this city runs a wild river, which is lined on either side by "the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month." Here we see a garden-like city, where the goodness of mankind and the goodness of nature can be married together, not at odds.
Now, Capitol Hill is a beautiful neighborhood, but nobody would accuse it of being paradise. Despite this, in moments of foraging from a forgotten tree, I get a foretaste of this prophetic vision. I see a city that is not damaging nature but instead is mingled together with it, at peace. I see a fruitful future, where we can feed ourselves good food in safety, prosperity and equity.
But mostly, I see a tempting plum that everyone except the birds is ignoring. Lift your eyes — the trees might be brimming with fruit.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.klcc.org/npr-food/npr-food/2022-09-20/foraging-helped-me-discover-a-world-of-free-fruits-and-veggies | 2022-09-20T15:15:55Z | klcc.org | control | https://www.klcc.org/npr-food/npr-food/2022-09-20/foraging-helped-me-discover-a-world-of-free-fruits-and-veggies | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Rep. Mary Peltola's election to the U.S. House of Representatives made history in several ways.
With her recent swearing-in, it became official for the first time in more than 230 years: A Native American, a Native Alaskan and a Native Hawaiian are all members of the House — fully representing the United States' Indigenous people for the first time, according to Rep. Kaiali'i Kahele of Hawaii. Now, there are six Indigenous Americans who are representatives in the House.
Kahele shared this history-making moment on social media this week with a photograph of him, Peltola, and Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas (a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation).
Peltola, the first Native Alaskan and woman elected to the House for Alaska, is taking over for Rep. Don Young, who died in March.
"It's a historic moment," Lani Teves, an associate professor at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa said.
Indigenous peoples in the United States have been disenfranchised on many levels throughout history, Teves told NPR.
"Having different Indigenous communities represented shows the growing power of Native people across the United States and across the world," she said.
Bringing more Indigenous representation to Congress has been slow-going over the years. Just four years ago, Davids and now-Interior Secretary Deb Haaland became the first two Native American women elected to Congress. Kahele is just the second Native Hawaiian to represent his home state.
Down the road, this representation can have a big impact on the political power of Indigenous communities in the U.S., Teves said.
"People need representation and young people need to see people that look like themselves, that come from their communities," she said.
Beyond that, she noted, having members who come from Indigenous communities can mean issues important to those communities — like climate change and violence against Native women — get more play in Congress.
"I think it represents just a growing movement of Indigenous resurgence and awareness of injustices and a desire to, not just make right on the past, but have our voices be heard," she said.
However, this level of representation may be short-lived. Peltola still needs to win re-election in November, and Kahele will wrap up his final term in Congress in 2023.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.klcc.org/npr-politics/npr-politics/2022-09-20/for-the-first-time-in-230-years-congress-has-full-u-s-indigenous-representation | 2022-09-20T15:16:13Z | klcc.org | control | https://www.klcc.org/npr-politics/npr-politics/2022-09-20/for-the-first-time-in-230-years-congress-has-full-u-s-indigenous-representation | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Major Garrett and David Becker open The Big Truth, half a love letter to democracy and half a warning about its ailing state, with a bit of speculative fiction about the ways a contested election could destabilize the country, rend states apart, and ultimately lead to a “national divorce”—that is, a second American civil war. “The great cleaving could be closer than we think,” the authors write. But while they were putting pen to paper, they struggled a bit with the hypothetical. “We asked ourselves, Are we being too dramatic?” Garrett told me, reflecting back on the period. “Hell, I feel now like we were unduly restrained.”
Garrett, chief Washington correspondent for CBS News, and Becker, executive director and founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, followed that line of inquiry with me in an interview, which has been edited and condensed for clarity, ahead of their September 20 book release. Democracy, they told me, has become existentially endangered by Donald Trump’s baseless claims of election fraud. And while both men laid out various ways the country could be fought back from the breach, Becker also said that their optimism is being fundamentally “challenged right now.” (The authors aren’t the only ones concerned: “Democracy Challenged” is how The New York Times put it on Sunday’s front page.) “I’ve been someone who people don’t want to invite to parties lately,” Becker said. “Because I’m a little bit depressing.”
Vanity Fair: I want to begin on a high note. You write in the book that you harbor “deep, but not debilitating fears” about the future of American democracy. What gives you cause for optimism? Why aren’t the concerns debilitating, since so much of what you describe here is pretty frightening?
Major Garrett: What gives me optimism is the longevity of our country. We have stared into abysses before and pulled back from them. I know that’s an overused metaphor right now, and I know there have been barrels upon barrels of either ink or the digital equivalent spilled asking when America will pull back from the current abyss. So the question persists. Why are you optimistic? Well, 100,000 people in 2020 signed up to be poll workers for the first time, jumping into a breach of a situation that was not familiar to them. Not because they were going to get paid, not because they were going to be lionized in their community. Not because they were going to get a promotion. But because it mattered at a very basic civic level of accountability and participation. And I’m gonna bank our country’s future on their optimism.
Now, having said that, I know some of them didn’t get what they bargained for. They didn’t sign up thinking that they would be harassed, followed from their polling place to their cars, or people who train them and who they look up to being harassed, threatened, and the like. So it’s a wobbly moment, and I’m not going to suggest to you it isn’t a wobbly moment. But I have an innate, enduring confidence in the American experiment. And that American experiment is having oxygen breathed into it in a way that to some is unfamiliar, but I believe is deeply strengthening. The concepts and the language we have always used around democracy are now being applied. And people are at the table, because they’ve been elected to be at the federal level in ways we haven’t seen before. That’s not easy, but it’s real, and that participation and that visibility and that representation, in the modern sense, sends signals to people long underrepresented that this is actually real. And the notion that they have a stake in that reality is much more tangible. Does that please everyone? No. Does it get it closer to what we have long aspired to and said we believe in? Yes. And I believe my optimism is rooted almost entirely in that.
David Becker: Yeah, I have a similar thought. We are in a perilous moment in American democracy. And it is easy to focus on those who failed to stand up for democracy when given the opportunity, and we do in the book. But what’s also sometimes somewhat harder is to note the large numbers of people who have stood up, and often at great personal peril to themselves, often at great political peril to themselves, often at physical peril to themselves and their families. To do the right thing, to stand up for an election. That was the most transparent, secure, and verified election in American history, even when their candidate lost. And that is in the best tradition of American democracy. And we haven’t had to see many people courageously stand for that in the past, because it was never a question with candidates and their supporters about whether or not they would accept the results of elections.
Threats to democracy, stress tests on the electoral process—obviously, nothing new. You write about several of them: 1876, 2000. What was different about 2020? And, obviously, looking forward at the challenges we’re facing in 2022, 2024, and beyond? | https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/09/the-big-truth-major-garrett-david-becker-democracy | 2022-09-20T15:18:18Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/09/the-big-truth-major-garrett-david-becker-democracy | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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